What Time Will 'Borat 2' Be on Amazon Prime? By clicking "SIGN UP" above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Notice. Mulan producer Jason Reed told Collider in February that the film got creative when it came to incorporating the beloved character. But the creators demanded Honghui shoot his shot (sort of). "Mulan" is beloved, so it seems likely that Disney will take advantage of this at some point. For Honghui, that could have been the case, but we don’t really get to see his attraction to Jun or Mulan flourish before the credits roll. Captain Li Shang, the powerful, dashing army leader we have to thank for one of Mulan‘s catchiest songs won’t be a part of the 2020 remake when it drops on Disney+ tomorrow (Sept. 4). Captain Shang is not in Disney’s 2020 live action remake of Mulan. 6,789, This story has been shared 5,447 times. He was far more interesting, for instance, than any of the interchangeable princes in "Cinderella" (Prince Charming), "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" (who is not even given a name and is referred to only as The Prince), "Sleeping Beauty" (Prince Phillip), and "The Little Mermaid" (Prince Eric). Stoic at first but eventually revealed to be gentle, Shang became a childhood crush (and bisexual icon) for many ‘90s babies. 5,447, This story has been shared 5,128 times. 'Emily in Paris' Makes Me So Mad (Yet I Can't Stop Watching It) - Help! A leading-edge research firm focused on digital transformation. B.D. In an interview published in Slash Film and Collider in February, Jason Reed, the producer of the live-action "Mulan," acknowledged that Li Shang "became sort of an LGBTQ icon." 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Although Captain Li Shang does not, in fact, make a man out of Fa Mulan in the beloved 1998 animated film, he does manage to inadvertently reveal her womanhood and win her heart. While Mulan is presenting as Ping, their relationship suggests intimacy and desire rather than soldierly respect or male camaraderie. Mulan is scheduled to hit theaters on March 27, 2020. But we know why they didn't.It still burns me that they didn't get a Chinese director, and costume designer. An, who plays one half of Li Shang’s character, Honhui, assured fans that the dynamic between Mulan and Li Shang remains, but it’s been updated for the 2020 version, which he … While I don't think it has the power or pure emotion of the animated original, Niki Caro's "Mulan" is a cinematic spectacle. This content is imported from Twitter. 11,214, This story has been shared 7,886 times. In early 2017, fans noticed the Mulan casting call listed a new character as the heroine’s love interest. Account active This is silly and another case of removing a strong woman's agency pic.twitter.com/9m3fQFXwLi. It may not be overtly stated, but his relationship with Mulan strongly suggests he is. The plotline of a soldier finding himself drawn to a fellow soldier, who actually happens to be a woman in disguise, is prime material for great drama, and the LGBTQ theme fits naturally into Mulan's story. 18,213, This story has been shared 11,214 times. Both sets of characters come to an understanding that is strongly suggested to be more than friendship. Noel Fielding's 'Great British Baking Show' Antics are Growing on Me. This is an opinion column. 1,113. Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Was 'Emily in Paris' Really Filmed in Paris? Just imagine what could have been. The producer Jason Reed. Whether it's introducing Li Shang in a sequel or exploring the sexuality of Chen, Tung, or even Mulan, I just hope that the queer community is finally given the voice that's been missing for so long. 'Mulan' Will Stream On Demand This Tuesday, October 6, Disney CFO Admits 'Mulan' Backlash Has "Generated a Lot of Issues" for the Company, How To Watch 'After We Collided' On Demand. The call read, “Strapping, cocky, and handsome, Honghui is another recruit who joins Commander Tung’s unit, and he’s determined to be the best soldier in human history. (Understandably so.). Despite his attraction, he hardly has the same respect for her that brave and beautiful Li Shang did. This comes to us from Cinemablend. Maleh and other fans have also accused Disney of using the #MeToo movement as a smokescreen for getting rid of a character many interpreted as bisexual. He is very explicitly straight. The live-action movie gets some things right, sure. The dialogue was off with all the song lyrics incorporated, they wasted Gong Li and Ming Na Wen, and they really could've kept Li Shang. So ... he’s not Li Shang. Lauren Puckett is a writer and assistant for Hearst Magazines, where she covers culture and lifestyle. Many even believe Shang was attracted to Mulan when she was presenting as Ping. He waited until after she was no longer under his command to pursue any sort of romantic relationship. But the new film still has a love interest for the titular hero. And I think we removed the icky-ness of the power differential. The 20 Most Iconic Coats in Movie History, Protecting Yourself Against Chemicals in Clothing, Jennifer Garner's Secret to Perfect Beachy Waves.

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