Disney criticized for filming 'Mulan' in China's Xinjiang
A man stands in a set promoting the Disney movie Mulan in Beijing on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020. Disney is under fire for filming part of its live-action reboot Mulan in Xinjiang, the region in China where the government has been accused of human rights abuses against Uighurs and other predominantly Muslim minorities. Last year, a boycott movement was sparked when the lead actor, Liu Yifei, a Chinese-American originally from Wuhan, publicly supported Hong Kong police when they were accused of using excessive force against Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters. Donnie Yen, a renowned Hong Kong star who plays Mulans regiment leader Commander Tung, also drew ire from Hong Kong protesters for his pro-China stance. The controversy has revived calls for a boycott in Hong Kong, where the film will be released next week.
Review: Disney nails action in rousing reimagining of Mulan
The impressive international cast features Chinese actress Liu Yifei (The Forbidden Kingdom) as the title character. Mulan (Liu Yifei) on horseback (Jason Boland (Disney Enterprises))Other cast members include the wonderful veteran actor Tzi Ma (The Farewell, 24, and many other projects) as Mulans tough, stubborn and decent father. There are many wonderful, sweeping camera shots as well as intense battle scenes -- some of which are surprisingly violent for a Disney film. Mulan (Liu Yifei) with director Niki Caro on the set of "Mulan." (Jason Boland (Disney Enterprises))The first two-thirds of Mulan are very intense and will easily keep the audiences attention.
Hong Kong Protesters Call for Boycott of Disney's 'Mulan' After Star Voices Support
The Hong Kong protests have reached Disney. The hashtag #BoycottMulan is trending worldwide after Mulan star Liu Yifei voiced support for the police crackdown in Hong Kong this week. Crystal Liu Yifei, the well-known Chinese-American actress starring in Disney's upcoming live-action Mulan remake, expressed support for the city's police on social media. "I support the Hong Kong police. RELATED CONTENT:'Mulan': Why There Isn't Any Singing in Trailer for Disney's Live-Action Remake'Mulan': Watch the 1st Trailer for Disney's Live-Action Remake!
'Mulan': Watch the First Trailer for Disney's Live-Action Remake!
The first trailer for the live-action Mulan is officially here! Disney dropped the first teaser trailer on Sunday, nearly a year after the first image from the project was released in August 2018. Liu Yifei won the titular role in November 2017 after a worldwide search, while Donnie Yen, Jason Scott Lee, Gong Li and Jet Li also star in the film. Disneys #Mulan is in theaters March 27, 2020. pic.twitter.com/Xq6El2A4nN Mulan (@DisneysMulan) July 7, 2019Disney's original Mulan, Ming-Na Wen, praised the live-action remake while speaking with ET in 2017. RELATED CONTENT:Mulan Turns 20: Ming-Na Wen Reflects on Animated Disney Classic (Exclusive)Disney's Live-Action 'Mulan' Pushed Back to 2020Disney's Live-Action 'Mulan' Casts Chinese Actress Liu Yifei in Coveted Lead Role