This article contains spoilers for Disney’s Mulan. You can read our spoiler-free review of the film here.
When Disney’s Mulan came out in 1998, American viewers had not yet seen Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), which was the first big wuxia hit film for American audiences. The animated feature takes its inspiration from a Chinese legend, but the film fits more into the traditional animated Disney Princess mold—and, with Eddie Murphy playing Mulan’s sidekick Mushu, the resulting film felt very American, despite its Chinese setting. Disney’s 2020 live-action film continues in the tradition of its other live-action remakes, but also leans into the legend behind the original animated feature—and draws on Chinese filmmaking to create something that honors the cartoon while standing solidly on its own. Here are all of the differences and similarities between the 1998 animated Disney Mulan and the 2020 live-action adaptation.
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When Disney’s Mulan came out in 1998, American viewers had not yet seen Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), which was the first big wuxia hit film for American audiences. The animated feature takes its inspiration from a Chinese legend, but the film fits more into the traditional animated Disney Princess mold—and, with Eddie Murphy playing Mulan’s sidekick Mushu, the resulting film felt very American, despite its Chinese setting. Disney’s 2020 live-action film continues in the tradition of its other live-action remakes, but also leans into the legend behind the original animated feature—and draws on Chinese filmmaking to create something that honors the cartoon while standing solidly on its own. Here are all of the differences and similarities between the 1998 animated Disney Mulan and the 2020 live-action adaptation.
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- 9/6/2020
- by Kayti Burt
- Den of Geek
More fallout from the fatal explosion that occurred on the set of The Expandables 2. A stuntman injured in the same October 2011 accident that left another man dead has sued the producers of the hit Sylvester Stallone flick for negligence, claiming the action sequence wasn't properly set up by those in charge, according to a lawsuit filed today and obtained by the Hollywood Reporter. Nuo Sun (who is said to have been standing in for Jet Li during the stunt in question) is seeking damages for alleged "severe shock and injury" to his body, "all of which injuries," the suit reportedly states, "may be permanent and all of which injuries have caused and continue to cause plaintiff great...
- 11/30/2012
- E! Online
A stuntman who was injured on the set of the action movie "Expendables 2" during an October 2011 explosion is suing for more than $25,000, according to court papers obtained by TheWrap. Nuo Sun filed his complaint in Los Angeles Superior Court on Thursday against Millennium Films and other entities involved with the production. According to Sun's complaint, he was injured while filming a stunt on a rubber boat near the Ognyanova Reservoir/Dam in Bulgaria, when an explosion occurred. Also read: Parents of Stuntman Killed in 'Expendables 2' Sue Filmmakers The incident left...
- 11/30/2012
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
A stuntman injured in an explosion on the Bulgaria set of The Expendables 2 has sued the film's producers seeking damages for his pain and suffering. Nuo Sun filed suit Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court against Millennium Films, claiming an Oct. 27, 2011, stunt at the Ognyanovo Reservoir/Dam near the village of Ognyanovo was recklessly staged by the producers of the Sylvester Stallone action sequel. Sun, who news reports have suggested was a stand-in for co-star Jet Li, alleges he was engaged in a stunt in a rubber boat when an explosion severely injured him. Another stuntman
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- 11/30/2012
- by Matthew Belloni
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Last week, 'The Expendables 2' was met with a tragedy: two stuntmen had been involved in an accident which resulted in one of their deaths and one being in critical condition. At the time, their names weren't being released, and the fate of the still-living stuntman was undetermined. The production companies behind the film, Nu Image/Millennium Films have released an update. Via Coming Soon, it reads: "In the early evening hours last Thursday, October 27; an accident occurred during filming of Second Unit Stunt Sequences of The Expendables 2 on Lake Ognyanovo, Bulgaria. This resulted in one fatality and one serious injury of stuntmen on the Second Unit set. Simultaneously 2.5 hours away the production's Main Unit was filming with lead actors on location in Bansko Village. Our deepest condolences go to the family of Kun Lieu. His passing is tragic. Our sympathies also go to Nuo Sun who...
- 11/1/2011
- LRMonline.com
Nu Image/Millennium Films have finally released a statement giving further details about the tragic death of a stuntman on the set of "The Expendables 2" late last week. Here's their official response:
"In the early evening hours last Thursday, October 27; an accident occurred during filming of Second Unit Stunt Sequences of 'The Expendables 2' on Lake Ognyanovo, Bulgaria. This resulted in one fatality and one serious injury of stuntmen on the second unit set. Simultaneously 2.5 hours away the production's main unit was filming with lead actors on location in Bansko Village.
"Our deepest condolences go to the family of Kun Lieu. His passing is tragic. Our sympathies also go to Nuo Sun who was seriously injured as a result of the same explosion. We have been informed his condition has stabilized. He has been transported to Munich, Germany, where he is receiving top medical care from the best specialists,...
"In the early evening hours last Thursday, October 27; an accident occurred during filming of Second Unit Stunt Sequences of 'The Expendables 2' on Lake Ognyanovo, Bulgaria. This resulted in one fatality and one serious injury of stuntmen on the second unit set. Simultaneously 2.5 hours away the production's main unit was filming with lead actors on location in Bansko Village.
"Our deepest condolences go to the family of Kun Lieu. His passing is tragic. Our sympathies also go to Nuo Sun who was seriously injured as a result of the same explosion. We have been informed his condition has stabilized. He has been transported to Munich, Germany, where he is receiving top medical care from the best specialists,...
- 11/1/2011
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Following the death of one stuntman and the injury of another, the film's production company releases a statement clarifying previous reports.
By Kevin P. Sullivan
Sylvester Stallone in "The Expendables"
Photo: Lionsgate
Nu Image/Millennium Films has identified the stuntman who died on the Bulgarian set of "The Expendables 2" on October 27. Stuntman Kun Lieu was killed in an on-set explosion.
The production company behind the all-star action sequel released a statement Tuesday (November 1) clarifying previous reports and updating the status of the second stuntman injured in the explosion. The second stuntman, Nuo Sun, was also injured in the explosion and was reportedly in critical condition when reports of the accident hit late last Thursday. A new statement released by Nu/Image Millennium Films updated his status, and Sun is now in stable condition in a hospital in Munich, where he was transported to undergo treatment by specialists.
The statement...
By Kevin P. Sullivan
Sylvester Stallone in "The Expendables"
Photo: Lionsgate
Nu Image/Millennium Films has identified the stuntman who died on the Bulgarian set of "The Expendables 2" on October 27. Stuntman Kun Lieu was killed in an on-set explosion.
The production company behind the all-star action sequel released a statement Tuesday (November 1) clarifying previous reports and updating the status of the second stuntman injured in the explosion. The second stuntman, Nuo Sun, was also injured in the explosion and was reportedly in critical condition when reports of the accident hit late last Thursday. A new statement released by Nu/Image Millennium Films updated his status, and Sun is now in stable condition in a hospital in Munich, where he was transported to undergo treatment by specialists.
The statement...
- 11/1/2011
- MTV Movie News
Following the death of one stuntman and the injury of another, the film's production company releases a statement clarifying previous reports.
By Kevin P. Sullivan
Sylvester Stallone in "The Expendables"
Photo: Lionsgate
Nu Image/Millennium Films has identified the stuntman who died on the Bulgarian set of "The Expendables 2" on October 27. Stuntman Kun Lieu was killed in an on-set explosion.
The production company behind the all-star action sequel released a statement Tuesday (November 1) clarifying previous reports and updating the status of the second stuntman injured in the explosion. The second stuntman, Nuo Sun, was also injured in the explosion and was reportedly in critical condition when reports of the accident hit late last Thursday. A new statement released by Nu/Image Millennium Films updated his status, and Sun is now in stable condition in a hospital in Munich, where he was transported to undergo treatment by specialists.
The statement...
By Kevin P. Sullivan
Sylvester Stallone in "The Expendables"
Photo: Lionsgate
Nu Image/Millennium Films has identified the stuntman who died on the Bulgarian set of "The Expendables 2" on October 27. Stuntman Kun Lieu was killed in an on-set explosion.
The production company behind the all-star action sequel released a statement Tuesday (November 1) clarifying previous reports and updating the status of the second stuntman injured in the explosion. The second stuntman, Nuo Sun, was also injured in the explosion and was reportedly in critical condition when reports of the accident hit late last Thursday. A new statement released by Nu/Image Millennium Films updated his status, and Sun is now in stable condition in a hospital in Munich, where he was transported to undergo treatment by specialists.
The statement...
- 11/1/2011
- MTV Music News
A stuntman critically injured on the set of Sylvester Stallone's The Expendables sequel is now in a stable condition.
One man, Kun Lieu, died when an explosion stunt went badly wrong on the shoot in Bulgaria last Thursday, while another, Nuo Sun, was rushed to hospital to be treated for his injuries.
Sun is now in a stable condition and has been taken to Munich, Germany, for further medical attention, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
A statement from production company Nu Image/Millennium Films reads, "Our deepest condolences go to the family of Kun Lieu. His passing is tragic. Our sympathies also go to Nuo Sun who was seriously injured as a result of the same explosion.
"We have been informed his condition has stabilised. He has been transported to Munich, Germany, where he is receiving top medical care from the best specialists."...
One man, Kun Lieu, died when an explosion stunt went badly wrong on the shoot in Bulgaria last Thursday, while another, Nuo Sun, was rushed to hospital to be treated for his injuries.
Sun is now in a stable condition and has been taken to Munich, Germany, for further medical attention, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
A statement from production company Nu Image/Millennium Films reads, "Our deepest condolences go to the family of Kun Lieu. His passing is tragic. Our sympathies also go to Nuo Sun who was seriously injured as a result of the same explosion.
"We have been informed his condition has stabilised. He has been transported to Munich, Germany, where he is receiving top medical care from the best specialists."...
- 11/1/2011
- WENN
An official statement has been released about the accident that left one stuntman dead and another seriously injured on The Expendables 2 set.
To say that things haven’t been going particularly to plan on the set of the now-shooting The Expendables 2 would be no understatement at all. Late last week, it was revealed that one stuntman, Kun Lieu, had been killed on the set of the film, and another, Nuo Sun, was seriously injured.
Now, Nu Image/Millennium Films, the company putting the film together, has issued a statement about the tragedy.
“Our deepest condolences go to the family of Kun Lieu. His passing is tragic,” it said. “Our sympathies also go to Nuo Sun who was seriously injured as a result of the same explosion. We have been informed his condiditon has stabilized. He has been transported to Munich, Germany, where he is receiving top medical care from the best specialists.
To say that things haven’t been going particularly to plan on the set of the now-shooting The Expendables 2 would be no understatement at all. Late last week, it was revealed that one stuntman, Kun Lieu, had been killed on the set of the film, and another, Nuo Sun, was seriously injured.
Now, Nu Image/Millennium Films, the company putting the film together, has issued a statement about the tragedy.
“Our deepest condolences go to the family of Kun Lieu. His passing is tragic,” it said. “Our sympathies also go to Nuo Sun who was seriously injured as a result of the same explosion. We have been informed his condiditon has stabilized. He has been transported to Munich, Germany, where he is receiving top medical care from the best specialists.
- 11/1/2011
- Den of Geek
The Expendables 2 studio has released an official statement about the recent death of a stuntman on the action movie set last Thursday. It was originally reported that Jet Li and Sylvester Stallone's stunt doubles were involved in the accident, but it has now been confirmed that the incident took place on the Second Unit set over two hours away from the main Expendables 2 set in Bansko Village in Bulgaria. The artist who died was Kun Lieu, while Nuo Sun was severely injured in the explosion. The official statement from Nu Image and Millennium Films read: "Our deepest (more)...
- 10/31/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Last week, an accident on the Second Unit set for The Expendables 2 reported the death of one stuntman and critical injuries for a second. Here is the official release on the situation:
In the early evening hours last Thursday, October 27; an accident occurred during filming of Second Unit Stunt Sequences of The Expendables 2 on Lake Ognyanovo, Bulgaria. This resulted in one fatality and one serious injury of stuntmen on the Second Unit set. Simultaneously 2.5 hours away the production’s Main Unit was filming with lead actors on location in Bansko Village.
“Our deepest condolences go to the family of Kun Lieu. His passing is tragic. Our sympathies also go to Nuo Sun who was seriously injured as a result of the same explosion. We have been informed his condition has stabilized. He has been transported to Munich, Germany, where he is receiving top medical care from the best specialists,...
In the early evening hours last Thursday, October 27; an accident occurred during filming of Second Unit Stunt Sequences of The Expendables 2 on Lake Ognyanovo, Bulgaria. This resulted in one fatality and one serious injury of stuntmen on the Second Unit set. Simultaneously 2.5 hours away the production’s Main Unit was filming with lead actors on location in Bansko Village.
“Our deepest condolences go to the family of Kun Lieu. His passing is tragic. Our sympathies also go to Nuo Sun who was seriously injured as a result of the same explosion. We have been informed his condition has stabilized. He has been transported to Munich, Germany, where he is receiving top medical care from the best specialists,...
- 10/31/2011
- by elvis
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
Last week, we reported that an accident on the Second Unit set for The Expendables 2 had claimed the life of one stuntman and critically injured another. We now have an official update on the situation: In the early evening hours last Thursday, October 27; an accident occurred during filming of Second Unit Stunt Sequences of The Expendables 2 on Lake Ognyanovo, Bulgaria. This resulted in one fatality and one serious injury of stuntmen on the Second Unit set. Simultaneously 2.5 hours away the production's Main Unit was filming with lead actors on location in Bansko Village. "Our deepest condolences go to the family of Kun Lieu. His passing is tragic. Our sympathies also go to Nuo Sun who was seriously injured as a result of the same explosion. We have been informed his...
- 10/31/2011
- Comingsoon.net
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