Community to tell us which disney movie characters helped them. Long after disneys golden age 19371942, millennials grew up during the animation giants important soul searching phase. Disneys liveaction mulan cast and who theyre playing insider. Dec 05, 2019 when the emperor of china issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the imperial army to defend the country from northern invaders, hua mulan, the eldest daughter of an honored warrior. The real story of mulan was similar to the disney version, telling of a brave daughter who replaced her aging father to fight in the army and served valiantly for her country. Heres what we know about shang, mushu, and disney s liveaction adaptation. Mulan, yao, chienpo, and ling defeat shan yus men and his pet falcon is fried by mushu. The following are fictional characters from disneys 1998 film mulan and its 2004 sequel, mulan ii main. Disneys mulan has been rated pg, marking the first time one of the studios liveaction remakes has earned anything above pg. Feb 27, 2020 reed explained that the team behind the new mulan movie identified four core audiences for the movie. Mulan is a character, inspired by a legendary figure, who appears in walt disney pictures 36th. Disneys liveaction mulan cast and who theyre playing. No mere simple survey, this quiz is a hefty 31 questions which only serious fans will be able to perfectly answer.
Disneys been on a liveaction remake kick in the last few years, including beauty and the beast 2017 and last years aladdin and the lion king. When her country needs it most, she disguises herself as a man and goes off to fight. Mar 10, 2020 removing key characters like mushu who was the comedic relief, had fans waiting outside with pitchforks. In the original mulan legend, mulan uses her fathers name li and not the name ping and she was never discovered as a girl, unlike the film. When her father is enlisted for an oncoming war, she secretly takes his place in the field of battle under the command of young captain li shang as they train in preparations against the huns and warlord shan yu. It opens with the murder of a nameless soldier and the invasion of china.
What character from the disney movie mulan are you. The main character behaves heroically out of love and reverence for her. Mulan is a 2020 american action drama film directed by niki caro, with the screenplay by rick jaffa, amanda silver, lauren hynek, and elizabeth martin, and produced by walt disney pictures. A new love interest, villains, and more characters from. Without them, we cant afford to create new content. A new love interest, villains, and more characters from mulan. Removing key characters like mushu who was the comedic relief, had fans waiting outside with pitchforks. Ling, chienpo, yao, shang, mulan, mushu, crikee, su, tingting and mei. Now, after watching the movie without these nods to the original, people can still appreciate this recent end product. Mulan is a 1998 american animated musical historical action adventure film produced by walt disney feature animation for walt disney pictures. Mulan disney 1998 mulan ii disney 2004 ive never seen it.
Reed explained that the team behind the new mulan movie identified four core audiences for the movie. Thus, the relationship between mulan and captain li shang was relegated to that of a. Fearless warrior mulan dons her beautifully detailed red robe, armor and molded boots to embark on an epic adventure with her sword and finely sculpted, multicolored phoenix by her side. Loyal, brave, and true perfectly describes mulan, but what about other characters from the original mulan. The second trailer for the film, directed by niki caro, was released this morning and further teased a significant reimaging of. The film is based on the chinese folklore the ballad of mulan and is a liveaction adaptation of disney s 1998 animated film of the same name. Fa mulan li shang shan yu mushu yao, ling, and chien po chifu hayabusa the falcon the matchmaker. It is based on the chinese legend of hua mulan, and was disneys 36th animated feature and the ninth animated film. Its as comedic as any disney movie can get, but it still can make shan yu, a massmurdering warlord, a big terrifying threat. The fiercest warrior in china is returning to the silver screen, thanks to disneys liveaction reboot of their animated movie, mulan.
She is the strongwilled and tenacious daughter of a war veteran, who strives to uphold her familys honor. Mulan is a character, inspired by a legendary figure, who appears in walt disney pictures 36th animated feature film mulan 1998, as well as its sequel mulan ii 2004. But it was fun to put on such a negative attitude while watching the movie. Mulan also appears as a playable character in disneys mulan, a similar video game released the previous year on october 10, 1998 by thq for nintendo game boy. The eldest daughter of an honored warrior, hua mulan is spirited, determined and quick on her feet. The 1998 animated film follows mulan as she disguises herself as a man to take the place of her father in an effort to defeat the huns. The main villain in the animated disney film was shan yu, the leader of. Disneys mulan came out right around the time my generation started watching movies in earnest. Now that your fate is squarely in your own hands, its up to you to show your friends what youre made of when you share your score. Why mulan is a new type of disney remake hollywood. When her father is called back into battle to defend china from shan yu, mulan opts to protect.
Feb 25, 2020 disneys mulan has been rated pg, marking the first time one of the studios liveaction remakes has earned anything above pg. The liveaction adaption will be directed by niki caro the zookeepers wife. Mar 05, 2020 mulan is based on a chinese folk story originating from the ballad of mulan, which was created during the northern wei dynasty 386534. Why shang and mushu are missing from disneys liveaction. Mulan also appears as a playable character in disney s mulan, a similar video game released the previous year on october 10, 1998 by thq for nintendo game boy. Reflection mulan seeks the courage to be her true self in the classic disney song, reflection. A young chinese maiden disguises herself as a male warrior in order to save her father. With new villains, new battle scenes, the absence of beloved mushu, and the return of some iconic lines from the original disney film, theres a lot to break down in this new trailer to prepare. Character cooler than yao and playful, it is easily mixed with the fights. One became commander tung, who serves as her surrogate father and mentor in the. Images of mulan and mulan as the soldier ping from disneys 1998 animated movie. Commander tung portrayed by donnie yen, a mentor and teacher to mulan who leads the imperial regiment.
Now, the team part of the liveaction adaptation is eager to carry on the legacy while taking on their own, fresh interpretation. Mulan is just one of several highprofile movies delayed by the. In each trailer weve seen so far, this new mulan has distinguished itself from the original. Though it will star chinese actress yifei liu in the lead, the new movie will introduce a lot of characters who are new to the movie. Its been decades since mulan first astonished audiences with her daring ambitions and yet shes just as impressive today as she was then. History talk 0 characters from the 1998 animated feature film, mulan, and its sequel, mulan ii. A flighty young woman who is the daughter of a retired soldier, and the black sheep of her ancestors.
This stunning limited edition doll is designed and crafted by disney store artists. From mulan s mushu to roger rabbit, here are 10 characters that youre unlikely to see at disney parks any time soon. The first chronological example in the line that occurs within her own movie, shes also the most actiony of the girls, having saved china. Will this movie be available on the companys streaming. She also has the highest canonical onscreen kill count of any disney character. When the emperor of china issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the imperial army to defend the country from northern invaders, hua mulan, the eldest daughter of an honored warrior. When it comes to disney sidekicks, mushu really is one of the best, and he is sadly not in that conversation as often simply because mulan, in general, is quite an underrated movie. She finishes off an army of fifty thousand hun nomads with the help of a cannon and a mountain full of snow. Disney is looking to once again bring honor to the story of mulan.
First off, this film is certainly a lot darker than the average animated disney flick. The liveaction mulan is replacing li shang with two new. Mulan charts a new direction for disneys animation studio, combining the traditional elements brave heroine, cute animal sidekicks with material that seems more adventuresome and grown up. If you see a way this page can be updated or improved without compromising previous work, please feel free to contribute. Heres what we know about shang, mushu, and disneys liveaction adaptation.
Donnie yen will play mulans mentor, commander tung. In theaters at home movies anywhere all movies disney movie club disney movie. Disneys mulan is coming this summer as jungle cruise gets delayed until 2021 in the original animated movie, li shang is mulans commanding officer, who puts the new recruits through. Acclaimed filmmaker niki caro brings the epic tale of chinas legendary warrior to life in disneys mulan, in which a fearless young woman risks everything out of love for her family and her country to become one of the greatest warriors china has ever known. Many characters who appeared in the animated disney version wont appear in the liveaction remake, and that includes the primary male lead of the movie. Mulan is based on a chinese folk story originating from the ballad of mulan, which was created during the northern wei dynasty 386534. Disney is once again bringing mulan to the big screen, this time in liveaction. See the mulan characters created by fans, and add them to your favorites. It is a household legend that has affected many generations. Characters from the 1998 animated feature film, mulan, and its sequel, mulan ii. The film stars liu yifei in the title role, alongside donnie yen, jason scott lee, yoson an, gong li, and jet li in supporting roles. Hua xiu portrayed by xana tang, is the sister of hua mulan and the second daughter of hua zhou and hua li. Prepping for the matchmaker mulan hopes to bring honor to her family by impressing the village matchmaker.
Fa mulan is a young girl full of good intentions but clumsy. Its been over 20 years since disneys mulan was released and became an instant classic. While the 1998 animated film was chockfull of original and memorable songs, the lovable talking dragon. A beloved tale for audiences around the world, the story of mulan was introduced to most of us through the 1998 animated feature. Disney to make liveaction mulan the movie seasons disney playlist.
Dec 06, 2019 with new villains, new battle scenes, the absence of beloved mushu, and the return of some iconic lines from the original disney film, theres a lot to break down in this new trailer to prepare. Mulan producer reveals why li shang was cut from the new. Jul 01, 2019 its been decades since mulan first astonished audiences with her daring ambitions and yet shes just as impressive today as she was then. Disneys mulan casts the title character in much the same way as the original legend, a tomboy daughter of a respected veteran, somewhat troubled by being the sophisticated lady her society expects her to be after failing the matchmakers training, dishonoring mulans family. How disneys mulan brazenly challenges gender and sexuality soren hough december 28, 2016. In this latest liveaction retelling coming to theaters in one month on march 27. It is based on the chinese legend of hua mulan, and was disney s 36th animated feature and the ninth animated film produced and released during the disney renaissance. Mulan remake news, release date, cast, plot, and spoilers.
Disneys mulan live action movie replaces some major characters. Mulans world explore the fascinating world of ancient china with your host, mushu. In the 1998 animated disney movie, li shang is mulans commanding officer turned love interest. Disneys mulan live action movie replaces some major. Mulan remains special in large part because she paved the way for those very characters. Fa mulan is the titular protagonist of disneys 1998 animated feature film of the same name. The following are fictional characters from disneys 1998 film mulan and its 2004 sequel, mulan ii. The film stars liu yifei in the title role, alongside.
How disneys mulan brazenly challenges gender and sexuality. Chinese poem, official disney princesses, walt disney characters. We split li shang into two characters for the remake. Mitigated in 2004, when disney rereleased mulan as a 2disc special edition dvd, as a tiein with mulan ii. Her speaking voice is provided by actress mingna wen, while singer lea salonga provides the character s singing voice.
The move may come as a surprise to fans of the kidfriendly 1998 animated original, but early looks at the new film suggest disney has a different direction in mind. Walt disney fan art of captain li shang and fa mulan from mulan 31444730. Heres the cast of disneys liveaction mulan and who theyre playing chinese actress yifei liu, also known as crystal liu, is playing the titular heroine, mulan. Since the films release, hes also become an lgbtq figure because he appears to start developing feelings for mulan when he still thinks shes actually a male soldier named ping. Mulan is primed to be the first of disneys liveaction remakes with some major changes. Thus, the relationship between mulan and captain li shang was relegated to that of a minor subplot, while mulans bravery and. Meanwhile, acting on mulans instructions and signal, mushu fires a large skyrocket at shan yu. During his appointment in the first movie, shang is a highly capable leader. Animatedtitle character fa mulan fa ping appearances.
Like foxs anastasia, this is a film that adults can enjoy on their own, without feeling an obligation to take along kids as a cover. Mulan charts a new direction for disney s animation studio, combining the traditional elements brave heroine, cute animal sidekicks with material that seems more adventuresome and grown up. Look through some of your favorite mulan moments and see how. However, anyone who has seen mulan knows that mushu steals the entire movie. Disneys remake of 1998s mulan will be in theaters march 2020. Mar 06, 2020 disney is once again bringing mulan to the big screen, this time in liveaction. Mulan is a loving girl who is always brave and bold. Mulan feels like the movie we could have most used right now cnn. Fa mulan is a featured article, which means it has been identified as one of the best articles produced by the disney wiki community.
Mulan features a celebrated international cast that includes. Disneys mulan live action movie replaces some major characters duration. Mulan is the only disney princess with a body count. The character is actually also partially based on li shang. Why shang and mushu are missing from disneys liveaction mulan. Its time to put your knowledge to the ultimate test. During his appointment in the first movie, shang is a. Jan 17, 2020 the fiercest warrior in china is returning to the silver screen, thanks to disneys liveaction reboot of their animated movie, mulan. Are you a true mulan fan, or are you just dressed up like one. Mulan is the epic adventure of a fearless young woman who masquerades as a man in order to fight northern invaders attacking china. Mulan s world explore the fascinating world of ancient china with your host, mushu. This website is made possible by displaying online ads. Twentytwo years after the animated movie told the story of a young girl bringing honor to us all for the sake of. Mulan, shang and mushu disney couples, disney family, disney girls, disney and.
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