Mulan’ Star a No-Show at D23, however New Footage Shows Phoenix

The movie’s star was a no present every week after wading into contentious political waters, however on Saturday at D23 Expo, Disney handled followers to an prolonged new have a look at the live-action remake of “Mulan” that showcased loads of motion — the brand new phoenix.

The new footage was introduced by “Mulan” director Niki Caro, who appeared onstage because the movie’s sole ambassador on the Anaheim, California, conference. The movie’s solid was absent, together with star Liu Yifei, who final week got here out on the aspect of Hong Kong police and in opposition to the large protests that shut down Hong Kong’s airport. In response, protesters and their supporters known as for a boycott of the movie.

But there was no signal of fear in regards to the long-term influence the feedback may need on the field workplace fortunes of “Mulan.” Instead, Disney confirmed off roughly 5 minutes of footage, primarily from the start of the movie, that was very well-received by the D23 crowd.

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First was the live-action movie’s tackle the “You’ll Bring Honor to Us All” scene from the animated authentic, although there was no singing, simply an instrumental model of the tune that performs. At one level we see somebody say, “When a wife serves her husband, she must be silent. She must be invisible.”

Next was a scene the place a spider freaks out village ladies, who knock teacups off tables and cabinets, just for Mulan (Liu) to make use of Wuxia expertise to catch them along with her palms and toes. Until, in fact, she loses her steadiness and every thing breaks. Then comes a scene during which the military exhibits up with draft orders, and Mulan’s dad (Tzi Ma from “The Farewell”) solutions the decision.

Finally, there was a montage of motion scenes, ending with a shot of the phoenix that replaces the dragon Mushu within the movie.

Directed by “Whale Rider” filmmaker Niki Caro, the live-action remake stars Chinese-American actress Liu Yifei as Hua Mulan in a venture impressed by China’s Wuxia martial arts movies like “Shadow” and “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.”

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The movie additionally stars Donnie Yen as Mulan’s commander and Jet Li because the Emperor. Jason Scott Lee, Yoson An and Gong Li additionally star.

This wasn’t the one “Mulan” second at D23. On Friday, newly-inducted Disney legend Christina Aguilera shocked screaming followers on the expo by performing the tune “Reflections” from the unique animated movie.

Along with remakes for “The Lion King” and “Mulan,” Disney can be planning a remake of “The Little Mermaid,” which simply solid Halle Bailey as Ariel.

“Mulan” hits theaters March 27, 2020.