Mulan [DVD]

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Jason Scott Lee as Böri Khan, a Rouran [12] warrior-leader intent on avenging his father's death. Khan is based on Shan Yu from the animated film. [13] Wang, Zhuoyi (December 2021). “From Mulan (1998) to Mulan (2020): Disney Conventions, Cross-Cultural Feminist Intervention, and a Compromised Progress.” Arts, vol. 11, no. 1. Retrieved February 2022.

Katz, Brandon (September 2, 2020). "The Disney Movies That Could Follow 'Mulan' to Premier Access". Observer. Archived from the original on February 1, 2021 . Retrieved January 28, 2021. Van Blaricom, Mirjana (February 1, 2021). "25th Satellite Awards Nominees for Motion Pictures and Television Announced". International Press Academy . Retrieved February 1, 2021. Debruge, Peter (September 3, 2020). " 'Mulan' Review: Disney's Spectacular Do-Over Deserves the Biggest Screen Possible". Variety. Archived from the original on September 3, 2020 . Retrieved September 3, 2020.In Imperial China, Hua Mulan is an adventurous and active girl, much to the disappointment of her parents Zhou and Li, who hope that one day she will be wed to a good husband. As a young woman, Mulan is arranged to meet with a matchmaker to demonstrate her fitness as a future wife. Mulan, flustered, attempts to pour tea in front of the matchmaker, but a spider scares the former's younger sister Xiu, accidentally causing a mishap that destroys the teapot, leading the matchmaker to call her a disgrace in front of her family. Harry Gregson-Williams, who previously worked with Caro on The Zookeeper's Wife, composed the film's score with additional music by Tom Howe and Stephanie Economou. [1] The remake does not feature any songs from the original film, and instead uses instrumental versions of the original film's songs. [41] However, a recreation of the original song " Reflection" had two versions, with one featuring in the film as well as the film's end-credits, as confirmed by the original film's song-writer Matthew Wilder. [42] Mulan held its world premiere at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on March 9, 2020. The film was originally scheduled for a wide theatrical release later that month, but was cancelled in the United States after being delayed several times due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Subsequently, the film was released on September 4, 2020 by Disney+ for a premium fee known as Premier Access in countries where the service had launched. [6] The film had a traditional theatrical release in countries without Disney+ where theaters had re-opened. Arka Das as Red Fez, who is possessed by Xianniang to enter a palace which she and Böri Khan conquer [24] Taylor, Drew (March 17, 2018). "Exclusive: 'Mulan' Director Niki Caro Says No Songs in the Upcoming Remake". MovieFone. Archived from the original on January 11, 2020 . Retrieved January 13, 2020.

Mulan': First Reactions from the Premiere". The Hollywood Reporter. March 9, 2020. Archived from the original on March 21, 2020 . Retrieved March 10, 2020. It’s an understatement to say that a lot has happened since the trailer for Disney’s live-action Mulan was released last year, shortly after Hong Kong’s controversial extradition law was put forward, which sparked immediate protests. The ongoing assault on democracy in Hong Kong has dominated international headlines, with the arrests of pro-democracy activists, newspaper editors and government legislators. With its original cinema release put on hold due to the coronavirus epidemic, Mulan is now emerging to a vastly different political landscape. a b c d "Mandarin-Dubbed Version Of Mulan To Be Released On Sept 18". TODAYonline. Archived from the original on September 22, 2020 . Retrieved December 9, 2020. Kuo, Lily (September 7, 2020). "Disney remake of Mulan criticised for filming in Xinjiang". The Guardian. Archived from the original on September 7, 2020 . Retrieved September 7, 2020.Yoson An [13] as Chen Honghui, a confident and ambitious recruit who joins Commander Tung's unit, and becomes Mulan's ally and love interest. [15] Both Chen and Tung are based on Li Shang from the animated film. [12] Davis, Rebecca (October 9, 2020). "Disney Defends 'Mulan' Credits That Thanked Chinese Government Entities Involved in Human Rights Abuses". Variety. Archived from the original on November 16, 2020 . Retrieved October 11, 2020. Nissen, Dano (August 24, 2019). " 'Mulan' Star Crystal Yifei Liu Skips D23 Amid International Controversy". Variety. Archived from the original on October 23, 2019 . Retrieved October 26, 2019.

a b c "Mulan: Disney casts Chinese actress Liu Yifei in lead role". BBC. November 30, 2017. Archived from the original on August 14, 2018 . Retrieved July 21, 2018. CIC Awards". CIC Awards – Chicago Indie Critics Awards. January 3, 2021. Archived from the original on January 18, 2021 . Retrieved January 18, 2021.Canfield, David (October 29, 2019). "Exclusive preview: Grace Lin fashions a gorgeous original Mulan novel". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on February 17, 2020 . Retrieved February 17, 2020. What made the original so great was the successful amalgamation of the commercial with the artistic. It did not attempt to be anything but a children’s film, a heart-warming tale of bravery and identity with universal appeal and a strong feminist message. This new adaptation was clearly produced to reap rewards at the Chinese box office and has ended up supporting the Chinese government’s aims. However, it is bogged down with its own glossy, pastiche depictions of ancient Chinese culture – in short, a bewildering piece of cinema, “as mysterious as the dark side of the moon”. Cheng Pei-pei [23] as the Matchmaker, a stern and imposing woman who is responsible for arranging marriages and obnoxiously judges potential brides, particularly Mulan. Joker,' 'Mulan,' 'Watchmen' Among HPA Awards Nominees". The Hollywood Reporter. October 22, 2020. Archived from the original on November 6, 2020 . Retrieved November 16, 2020.

The film-makers also made no secret that they were appeasing Chinese censors. In the Hollywood Reporter, it was made known that they went so far as to edit out a love scene. Grater, Nancy (September 2, 2020). "Disney's 'Mulan' Sets China Release Date". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 2, 2020 . Retrieved September 2, 2020. Wong, Grace (September 5, 2020). "Mulan remake a twisted reflection of original, upending a rare positive portrayal for Chinese Americans like me". Chicago Tribune . Retrieved May 7, 2021. Sean Andrew Faden, Diana Giorgiutti, Anders Langlands, Seth Maury, Hubert Maston, Walt Disney Studios Motion PicturesLenker, Maureen Lee (February 27, 2020). "Original 'Reflection' singer Christina Aguilera has recorded new material for live-action Mulan". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on April 17, 2020 . Retrieved March 4, 2020. In its first weekend of being available on other digital platforms, Mulan was the top-rented film on FandangoNow, and third on both Apple TV and Google Play. [108] In its second weekend in the open market, the film placed second at Fandango, fourth on Google Play, and fifth at Apple TV. [109] In October 2020, The Hollywood Reporter said the film was the most popular PVOD title amid the COVID-19 pandemic, [110] and the following month Variety reported the film was the sixth-most watched straight-to-streaming title of 2020 up to that point. [111] Box office Gibson, Kelsie (December 11, 2020). "15 Nostalgic Moments That Took Us to Any Year but 2020". PopSugar UK. Group Nine Media. Archived from the original on December 12, 2020 . Retrieved December 12, 2020. Nolfi, Joey (March 6, 2020). "Hear Christina Aguilera's warrior spirit on new Mulan ballad 'Loyal Brave True' ". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on March 15, 2020 . Retrieved March 6, 2020.