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· Bryan Ke
Donnie Yen says he fought for his ‘John Wick,’ ‘Star Wars’ characters to not be Asian stereotypes
Donnie Yen recently revealed that the production team behind “John Wick: Chapter 4” redesigned his character Caine after he spoke out against it being an Asian stereotype. In an interview with GQ, Yen, 59, shared that he spoke to “John Wick: Chapter 4” director Chad Stahelski…
· Ryan General
‘Mulan’ Star Becomes the New Face of Louis Vuitton in China
Fashion house Louis Vuitton recently announced on Weibo that actress Liu Yifei is its new brand ambassador in China. Celebrity Ambassador: Liu, who starred in Disney’s live-action version of “Mulan,” now joins the ranks of other Louis Vuitton celebrity ambassadors, such as…
· Editorial Staff
15 Ways The New ‘Mulan’ Brought Everyone Great Shame
After months of excited anticipation, audiences around the world were presented with a live-action version of “Mulan” that brought more disappointment than anything else. Setting aside actress Liu Yifei’s controversial support for the Hong Kong police, Disney thanking…
· Carl Samson
Mulan’s Stunt Double Quickly Becomes High Point of the Film
Photos of Liu Yifei’s stunt double for “Mulan” have gone viral on social media this week, leaving some users curious about the movie’s fate if she actually played the role. The double, Liu Yaxi, reportedly shared images of herself as Mulan on Weibo Monday, but somehow took them…
· Carl Samson
Pro-Democracy Activists in HK, Taiwan and Thailand Boycott ‘Mulan’ in a ‘Milk Tea Alliance’
Pro-democracy activists in parts of Asia have rekindled calls to boycott “Mulan” as it streams on Disney Plus and opens in some theaters. The fresh wave of protest includes dissenting voices from Hong Kong, Taiwan, and more recently, Thailand, identifying themselves as members…
· Bryan Ke
Disney’s Live-Action ‘Mulan’ is ‘Fresh’ on Rotten Tomatoes, Here’s What Critics Are Saying
The much-awaited live-action adaptation of Disney’s “Mulan” is finally out, receiving a “fresh” 78% rating on the review aggregation website for films and television, Rotten Tomatoes. Positive reviews: The film, directed by Niki Caro and stars Liu Yifei as the titular character,…
· Ryan General
#BoycottMulan Trends Again After Donnie Yen Celebrates Hong Kong’s Return to ‘Motherland’
Martial arts star Donnie Yen recently celebrated Hong Kong’s handover to China, sparking heavy criticism from fans and renewed calls to #BoycottMulan. Pro-Beijing post: Yen, who plays Commander Tung in Disney’s upcoming live-action Mulan remake, becomes the film’s second cast…
· Khier Casino
New ‘Mulan’ Trailer Reveals Jet Li, 2 New Villains
Disney released the first official trailer for the upcoming live-action adaptation of the Oscar-nominated 1998 classic “Mulan” on Thursday. The film, directed by Niki Caro, stars Liu Yifei (also known as Crystal Liu) in the titular role of Hua Mulan, the badass warrior who took…
· Editorial Staff
Searching the Hong Kong Protests in China is VERY DIFFERENT From Google
By now, you’ve heard the news of the Hong Kong protests. It’s one of the largest protests in Hong Kong’s history that has been going on full-steam since June over a controversial extradition bill. The initial intention of the bill is to allow Hong Kong to extradite criminals on…
· Bryan Ke
Mulan Actress DGAF About Boycotts Over Her Support for ‘Police Brutality’ in Hong Kong
Despite fans calling for a boycott of Disney’s “Mulan,” lead actress Liu Yifei has confirmed her stance on the Hong Kong police controversy.
· Carl Samson
Twitter Wants to #BoycottMulan After Actress Liu Yifei Posts Support for Hong Kong Police
“Mulan” star Liu Yifei has come under fire after allegedly expressing support for the Hong Kong police, whom activists accuse of using excessive force to quell ongoing protests. This week, officers and demonstrators clashed at the Hong Kong International Airport and various…
· Carl Samson
Actress Ming-Na Wen Teases Cameo in Disney’s Live-Action ‘Mulan’
Ming-Na Wen, the voice behind the 1998 Disney classic Mulan, might appear in the upcoming live-action remake for good measure. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. star hinted at a cameo when asked if she would return to the franchise in some way.
· Editorial Staff
Disney Casts Jimmy Wong and Doua Moua in the Live-Action ‘Mulan’
Disney has announced their latest casting decision for their live-action “Mulan” film. Jimmy Wong has been cast as Ling and Doua Moua has been cast as Po, according to Deadline, both endearing and comical characters from the original animated film.
· Khier Casino
Here’s the First Look at Liu Yifei as Mulan in Disney’s Live-Action Film
It’s time to get down to business as Walt Disney Studios revealed the first glimpse of Liu Yifei as Hua Mulan. Production on the live-action remake of the Disney classic is officially underway as the film begins shooting in China and New Zealand, and is set for a March 27, 2020…
· Ryan General
Meet The Chinese Man Playing Mulan’s Love Interest in Disney’s Live-Action Remake
A Chinese New Zealander actor has been cast as the love interest of Mulan in Disney’s live-action film remake. The news comes over six months after the lead for Mulan was announced.
· Bryan Ke
Jackie Chan, Xi Jinping, Jack Ma Among Top 10 Most Admired People of 2018
An international market research and data analytics firm has officially released its list of the top 20 most admired people for the year 2018, with eight of the men and women on the list being of Asian descent. The firm interviewed more than 37,000 people from 35 different…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Donnie Yen To Star In Disney’s Live-Action ‘Mulan’
Superstar actor Donnie Yen, known for his epic roles in “Ip Man” and “Rogue One,” has been added to the cast of Disney’s live-action “Mulan,” according to Deadline. Yen has been cast as Commander Tung, who acts as a teacher and mentor to Mulan. This will be the second big-budget…
· Bryan Ke
‘Mulan’ Release Date Gets Pushed Back AGAIN to 2020
The release date for Disney’s live-action adaptation of “Mulan” gets pushed back once again, and this time fans can expect the movie to hit cinemas on March 27, 2020, the studio officially announced on Thursday, according to The Hollywood Reporter. “Mulan” was originally planned…
· Bryan Ke
‘Mulan’ Actress Liu Yifei and Korean Boyfriend Split
Actress Liu Yifei, who was cast as the lead in the live-action remake of Disney’s “Mulan,” and South Korean actor Song Seung-heon have reportedly called it quits. Liu Yifei, 30, and Song Seung-heon, 41, first met on the set of the Korean-Chinese movie “The Third Way of Love”…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Mulan Begins Filming This Month! Here’s Everything We Know So Far
Disney is slated to begin filming the eagerly awaited live-action “Mulan” movie this month as key members of the cast and crew are being finalized. Currently, the company has been keeping mum about any important information, such as a firm release date or any further cast…