"Mulan" is coming!
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“Mulan”, Disney’s live-action remake of its animated classic, will finally drop on Disney Plus on September 4 in North America, Disney’s CEO Bob Chapek was quoted by several US media outlets as saying on Tuesday，4th August.
However, instead of release in theaters, this upcoming epic fantasy war drama film will premiere on Disney Plus, because coronavirus keeps theaters shut across much of the US. The film will be available in most Disney Plus markets, including the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and a number of countries in Western Europe. The price is $29.99 in the US and will vary slightly in other countries. For countries which do not have currently announced Disney+ launch plans such as China, the film will launch simultaneously in theaters in territories.
Disney’s CEO Bob Chapek said: "We see this as an opportunity to bring this incredible film to a broad audience currently unable to go to movie theaters, while also further enhancing the value and attractiveness of a Disney Plus subscription," In addition, he also added that If successful, the price would help to "recapture some of that investment" in a "fairly expensive" movie.
Hua Mulan：A Fictional Female Warrior
Hua Mulan was a fictional female warrior from the Northern and Southern dynasties period of Chinese history, originally described in the Ballad of Mulan. In the ballad, Hua Mulan, disguised as a man, takes her aged father's place in the army. Mulan fought for twelve years and gained high merit, but she refused any reward and retired to her hometown.
The historic setting of Ballad of Mulan is in the Northern Wei, whereas a later adaptation has her active around the founding of the Tang c. 620. In 621, the founder of the Tang dynasty emerged victorious over Wang Shichong and Dou Jiande. The latter sired Dou Xianniang, another female warrior who became Mulan's laotong in the Sui Tang Romance.
The story of Hua Mulan has inspired a number of screen and stage adaptations. The Hua Mulan crater on Venus is named after her.
Modern Adaptations of Hua Mulan
Trailer of “Mulan” Video: 1905 movie network
As one of the most famous fictional female warriors in Chinese history, the story of Hua Mulan had been adapted into many forms like stage play, film, TV series.
Stage play
Mulan Joins the Army(1917) Starring: Mei Lanfang
The Legend of Marissa Inouye(2013 dance production) by the Hong Kong Dance Company
Films
Hua Mulan Joins the Army (1927 film) – a silent film released by Tianyi Film Company and directed by Li Pingqian.
Mulan Joins the Army (1928 film) – Mingxing Film Company production, directed by Hou Yao. The film was unsuccessful, in part due to the Tianyi film that was released the previous year.
Mulan Joins the Army (1939 film) (original English title Hua Mu Lan), available on YouTube with English subtitles – popular Chinese film made during the Second Sino-Japanese War, directed by Bu Wancang and written by Ouyang Yuqian. The film also created a large spark of popularity, in terms of literature.
Lady General Hua Mu-lan (1964 film) – Hong Kong opera film.
Saga of Mulan (1994 film) – Film adaptation of the Chinese opera based on the legend.
The Secret of Mulan – A 1998 animated film by Hong Ying Animation, in which the characters are anthropomorphic animals.
Mulan (1998 film) – Disney animated feature, and the basis of many derivative works. Disney's version of the Mulan character has subsequently appeared in other media and promotions, mainly as part of the Disney Princess product line.
Mulan II (2004 film) – A direct-to-video Disney animated sequel, set a couple of months after the events of Disney's 1998 film.
Mulan (2020 film) – Live action film from Disney that is a remake of the 1998 animated film, which is meant to better resemble the original tale.
TV Series
A Tough Side of a Lady (1998 film) – Hong Kong TVB drama series of Mulan starring Mariane Chan as Hua Mulan.
The Legend of Hua Mulan (2013) – CCTV production. It consists of forty-nine episodes.
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