It’s no doubt that many fans feel nostalgic when remembering the animated film “Mulan,” which was released nearly 20 years ago in 1998. Based on the Chinese folk tale about the legendary character Hua Mulan, this film by Disney was the first feature to approach the theme of war, marking a significant departure from previous Disney productions.
Recently, Disney officially announced the production of a live-action version of “Mulan,” set to premiere in late 2018. This is the perfect opportunity to revisit the animated classic and uncover 12 interesting facts you might not know:
1. The movie’s title screen was created using ink and watercolor on special handmade paper.
2. “Mulan” was the first Disney animated film featuring an Asian female lead.
3. When Mulan sings “Reflection” in front of the stone tablets in the temple, the inscriptions on the tablets are actually the names of Disney artists who worked on the film.
4. Lea Salonga, who performed the songs for Jasmine in “Aladdin,” also sang for Mulan. Initially, Lea was only a singer for background vocals, but her powerful voice perfectly captured Mulan’s character.
5. Mulan and her father were designed to have many similarities, showcasing their deep bond.
6. Mulan’s horse is named “Khan,” which is mentioned only twice in the film.
7. The saddle on Mulan’s horse features a design resembling Mickey Mouse.
8. A special program named “Attila” was used to create 2,000 Hun soldiers. An alternate program called “Dynasty” was used to generate a backdrop of 3,000 soldiers for the climactic battle at the Imperial City.
9. “Mulan” was nearly rated “PG” instead of “G” due to the use of the term “cross-dresser.” This is also the only Disney animated film to use this terminology.
10. “Mulan” was a significant milestone in Christina Aguilera’s career. The song “Reflection” peaked at number 19 on the U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary Chart and helped Christina secure a record deal with RCA Records.
11. The voice of the character Li Shang in the Chinese version of the film was performed by actor Donnie Yen.
12. Donnie Yen also performed a music video for the song “I’ll Make a Man out of You.”
Source: Hollywood
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