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Zhang Ziyi to produce and star in a live-action version of Mulan
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by: Niki Stephens Jul. 29, 2010

The gorgeous Zhang Ziyi will produce and star in the live-action version of the Chinese folktale Mulan. The film will be backed by Disney, but there is no word if the project will be directly based off the 1998 animated film.

If you recall, the story is about a woman warrior, Hua Mulan who impersonates a man to enlist in the army in order to take her elderly father's place to save him from death. When the Huns invade, Mulan proves to be a great warrior and hero to her people. A fellow solider in the army, General Li falls in love with Mulan because of her bravery and helps to protect her identity.

Ziyi has been planning this project for a year and was looking for financial backers during the Cannes International Film Festival. The actress managed to bag Disney who have invested $100 million in the film. Chuck Russell (THE MASK, THE SCORPION KING) has been tapped to helm the project. Wang Lee Hom is currently being circled for the role of General Li.

Eddie Murphy will most likely not be included as little red dragon, Mushu. Did I mention that it will be in 3D? Cause it will.

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Extra Tidbit: Will Christina Aguilera came back to re-do her song for the film? I hope not.

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muveadict
7:28PM on 07/31/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
not interested....
but that dude is fuckin lucky.
but that dude is fuckin lucky.
 
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YoshioKun13
7:03PM on 07/30/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Not interested in Mulan
But there's your perfect Chun-Li right there.
But there's your perfect Chun-Li right there.
 
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X-KID
3:48PM on 07/30/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
unexpectedly awsome!
unexpectedly awsome!
 
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WalkAway
1:50PM on 07/30/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
SO EXCITED
Mulan is one of my favorite movies ( I was born in 89 don't judge me!). I love the whole story line. And Ziyi is amazing, although, how anyone could confuse her with a boy is beyond me.
Mulan is one of my favorite movies ( I was born in 89 don't judge me!). I love the whole story line. And Ziyi is amazing, although, how anyone could confuse her with a boy is beyond me.
 
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Freeden
9:27PM on 07/29/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Wow, this beats even our Swedish film remake marathon in America. They JUST produced a Mulan film in China and now they're doing another one? I guess they didn't care much for that film. Oh well, haven't seen Ziyi in a while, so this could be a good thing.
Wow, this beats even our Swedish film remake marathon in America. They JUST produced a Mulan film in China and now they're doing another one? I guess they didn't care much for that film. Oh well, haven't seen Ziyi in a while, so this could be a good thing.
 
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angershark
9:18PM on 07/29/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
they just released a movie in China starring Vicki Zhao but it wasn't very good. hopefully this one is.
they just released a movie in China starring Vicki Zhao but it wasn't very good. hopefully this one is.
 
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im_crazy_for_it
8:55PM on 07/29/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Wooo, the animated Mulan was awesome. Ziyi is awesome as well. Sexy.
Wooo, the animated Mulan was awesome. Ziyi is awesome as well. Sexy.
 
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Netforce
8:46PM on 07/29/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
What's the article about again? Haha. Love the picture.
What's the article about again? Haha. Love the picture.
 
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iamtheminn
7:03PM on 07/29/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
photoshop ?
that picture looks photoshopped. regardless very hot and sexy. i dig the bottom rolled down but then i remember that 1 inch from the bathing suit is an anus.....
that picture looks photoshopped. regardless very hot and sexy. i dig the bottom rolled down but then i remember that 1 inch from the bathing suit is an anus.....
 
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DougHeffernan
7:01PM on 07/29/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
damn i dig this pic. Movies sounds good too but really doesnt need to be 3d.
damn i dig this pic. Movies sounds good too but really doesnt need to be 3d.
 
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Terminal_83
6:25PM on 07/29/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Sexy, lovely, and a wonderful actress. I'm there.
Sexy, lovely, and a wonderful actress. I'm there.
 
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JoBlo
6:15PM on 07/29/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Uber-hottie
I'll check out whatever she does. In fact, I'd watch her laying around the beach for 90 minutes....and in 3D!!
I'll check out whatever she does. In fact, I'd watch her laying around the beach for 90 minutes....and in 3D!!
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