Oscar-Nominated Costume Designer Bina Daigeler on Mixing History & Myth in “Mulan”

When director Niki Caro took on Disney’s live-action reboot of Mulan, you knew the New Zealand-born filmmaker was going to deliver something transporting. The original “Ballad of Mulan” was first shared in China in the 6th century, and was then shared again as a Disney animated movie in 1998. In Caro’s hands, the mythology of Mulan becomes a lush live-action epic, buoyant and beautiful, as our titular heroine goes from a headstrong daughter into a fearless warrior fighting to defend China,

Mixing History and Modernity in the Hair and Makeup of “Mulan”

The original “Ballad of Mulan” became popular in China around the 6th century, was transformed into a beloved animated Disney feature in 1998, and now, after several months’ delay due to the coronavirus, is the studio’s most hotly anticipated live-action remake yet. So, for an approximately 1400-year-old story about a rural teenage girl who disguises herself as a boy to lead China’s Imperial army and save the Emperor, how do you even start designing everyone’s hair and makeup?

Go Behind-the-Scenes of “Mulan” With Director Niki Caro

We’re just a few days away until Disney’s live-action remake of Mulan becomes the first major blockbuster to head directly to streaming. The sweeping epic hits Disney+ this Friday, September 4. Now, a new behind-the-scenes video focused on director Niki Caro reminds us why Mulan got rave reviews from the folks lucky enough to see press screenings earlier this year.

“In order to bring this legendary story to life I had a huge vision for the live-action Mulan,

New “Mulan” Spot Teases the Streaming Event of the Season

Disney is going to make history on September 4. That’s because this is the date they’re releasing Niki Caro’s epic, live-action remake of Mulan on Disney+. Disney decided to offer Caro’s sweeping, stunning film on its streaming platform rather than wait for the situation at theaters to improve. Mulan will be getting a theatrical release, however. Countries where Disney+ isn’t available, or, where theaters have reopened will get to see Caro’s film on the big screen.

“Mulan” Heading to Disney+ This September

We were really, really excited for director Niki Caro’s upcoming live-action remake of Mulan to hit theaters. This was, of course, before COVID-19 raged across the planet. Due to the pandemic, Caro’s epic, originally scheduled for a March 27 release, now becomes the first big-budget potential blockbuster to forgo a major theatrical run. Instead, Mulan will head to Disney+ and select theaters simultaneously on September 4.

This warrior’s tale told with the kind of sweeping,

Early Mulan Reactions Praise a Stunning Live-Action Remake

Everything we’ve seen from Mulan, via trailers and featurettes up to this point, has been ravishing. Director Niki Caro’s upcoming live-action remake of Mulan revisits this warrior’s tale with the kind of sweeping, epic grandeur the story deserves. Yet like any live-action remake, Mulan had the difficult task of living up to its animated predecessor and striking new ground. Now we know that Caro’s Mulan doesn’t just look good,

Mulan Featurette Explores the Film’s Sensational Stunts

Director Niki Caro’s upcoming Mulan looks quite simply ravishing. Now a new featurette focusing on the live-action remake‘s epic stunts highlights why so many folks are excited about Caro’s film.

You had to know that Mulan would be an action-packed movie. The story is centered on a young woman (Yifei Liu) who disguises herself in order to take her father’s place in the upcoming war with China.

New Images From Mulan Reveal Epic Warrior’s Tale

Now that we’ve gotten our first glimpse of director Niki Caro’s live-action remake of Mulan, we’re fully enthused. The story of the courageous young woman who disguises herself as a man so that she can take her ailing father’s place in the Imperial Army feels urgent and fresh. It’s helped by the fact that Caro and her cinematographer Mandy Walker have appeared to make a lush period war epic, not the type of descriptor you usually attach to live-action remakes of beloved Disney animated films.

The First Live-Action Mulan Trailer is a Stunner

The first trailer for Disney‘s live-action remake of Mulan is a thing of beauty. The last time we saw the story of the courageous young woman who disguises herself as a man in order to defend China from Northern Invaders, she, and everything else in the 1998 film, was animated. The new live-action retelling features a fantastic cast, stunning locations, and a director in Niki Caro (Whale Rider,

Liu Yifei Prepares for Battle in the First Look at Mulan

Who is that girl I see staring straight back at me? That would be Liu Yifei as Mulan staring down her foes in the first look at the Disney live-action adaptation. Walt Disney studios tweeted out the news that cameras are rolling on Mulan and included a badass shot of Yifei in action.

Production has begun on Disney’s live-action #Mulan!

The film will open in U.S.

Disney Live-Action Remakes Add New Cast for Lady and the Tramp and Mulan

Disney has lots in store for us this coming year, but probably most exciting is to hear that more live-action remakes are churning out. Two of the most beloved animated Disney films have just released casting announcements for their upcoming live-action remakes. From Ashley Jensen in Lady and the Tramp to Jason Scott Lee starring in Mulan, these films are heading in the right direction.

Deadline reported yesterday that Ashley Jensen (Lobster,

The Live-Action Mulan Picks Up Powerhouse Talent

The cast of Disney’s live action Mulan is finally growing. We’ve been waiting on word after the we found out about the casting of Liu Yifei back in November. Good things come to those who wait, and in this case that applies to fans waiting to find out who would be rounding out the cast in the Disney classic. The answer? China’s top talent is beginning to turn out for the film.

Disney Casts the Star of Live Action Mulan

Disney’s casting requirement for the actress who would play the live action Mulan was a tall order, but the search has finally come to an end. Liu Yifei, who also goes by Crystal Liu, has landed the role and it seems like she could be a perfect fit. Casting agents were on the lookout for a Chinese actress who speaks English with martial arts experience and singing ability. Check, check, and check for Liu.

Disney announced the decision on Twitter earlier today.