Yesterday, we learned that Donnie Yen (Rogue One) would be joining Disney’s Mulan movie and now we have two more impressive additions. THR reports that Gong Li (Miami Vice) and action star Jet Li are joining the cast. Gong will be playing the film’s villain while Jet will play the Emperor. Yen and Jet Li…
UPDATE: Disney To Begin Shooting ‘Mulan’ This August In New Zealand and China
It was revealed yesterday that Donnie Yen would be joining newcomer Yifei Liu in Disney’s live-action Mulan movie directed by Whale Rider’s Niki Caro. We have an update concerning the production which got delayed. Omega Underground has learned that filming will begin sometime this August with production locales we’ve confirmed to be various places in New…
‘Rogue One’ Actor Donnie Yen Joins Disney’s ‘Mulan’ Movie
Yesterday, Deadline revealed that Disney and director Niki Caro have cast action superstar Donnie Yen (Rogue One, Blade 2) in a leading role in their live-action Mulan movie. It’s a big casting update after a few production delays and gives the impression they’ll be surrounding newcomer Yifei Liu (playing Mulan) with established actors. Disney recently bumped…
Chinese Actress Crystal Liu Cast as the Lead in Disney’s ‘Mulan’
Today, The Hollywood Reporter announced that Disney has finally found their lead star in their upcoming live-action remake of Mulan. After searching for over a year, looking at over 1,000 actresses; who could speak Mandarin and English as well as have martial arts experience. It is being reported that Chinese actress Liu Yifei (also known…
Disney’s Live-Action ‘Mulan’ Remake Begins Filming this January in China and New Zealand
Today, we at Omega Underground have uncovered the production dates on Disney’s upcoming live-action remake of Mulan. According to the recent listing by My Entertainment World, Mulan begins production in late January 2018. They will also be shooting in China, New Zealand and Australia: No one has been cast as Mulan but a casting call…
‘The Whale Rider’ Director Niki Caro Boards Disney’s ‘Mulan’
Today, Variety is reporting that The Whale Rider director Niki Caro will direct Disney’s upcoming live-action adaptation of Mulan. No star has been cast yet but an open casting call did go out late last year. Disney was first interested in Niki Caro for the directing gig for Marvel Studios upcoming Captain Marvel feature film…
Open Casting-Call For Leads In Disney’s ‘Mulan’; Will Shoot In China This Spring
We’ve been looking forward to both directorial and casting news concerning Disney’s live-action version of Mulan and we have a couple updates concerning the production. A potential open casting-call from Debra Zane Casting has been making the rounds on Twitter, revealing what Disney is looking for the roles of Mulan and Chen along with character…
Disney’s Live-Action ‘Mulan’ Set For November 2018 Release Date
Disney has announced the fast-tracking release date for their live-action adaptation of Mulan for November 2nd, 2018. Walt Disney Pictures has dated its live-action “Mulan” retelling for Nov. 2, 2018. The film has been fast-tracked into production with Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver penning the script. Jason Reed is attached to produce along with Chris Bender…
Diversity Aboveground: Monkey King’s Feat
Despite the increasing prevalence of imported entertainment from Hollywood, two of China’s most successful films this year were Chinese productions. Monkey King: Hero is Back aka Xi you ji zhi da sheng gui lai became China’s most successful animated release ever, beating out the previous record holder, Kung Fu Panda 2. Monster Hunt aka zhuōyāojì…
Diversity Aboveground: More Action Films Starring Females!
1939 is known as one of the greatest years in motion picture history. The biggest blockbuster didn’t arrive until December 15 but it was about a young southern woman fighting to keep her family farm among war and romances. Gone with the Wind was the highest grossing film for decades and is still argued to…
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