In today’s film news roundup, Disney’s live-action “Mulan” casts a key role, Skydance bulks up its animation operations, and former Disney distribution chief Dave Hollis unveils a one-night theatrical event.
Casting
Disney has cast New Zealand actor Yoson An for the key male role in its live-action “Mulan,” directed by Niki Caro.
An will star opposite Liu Yifei, who is playing the heroine Hua Mulan. She disguises herself as a man in order to spare her elderly father from having to join the military. An will play Chen Honghui, a confident and ambitious recruit who becomes Mulan’s ally and eventual love interest.
The film is a remake of Disney’s 1998 animated film. Jet Li will play the emperor of China, Gong Li will portray a powerful witch, and Donnie Yen will be Mulan’s mentor, Commander Tung. Chris Bender, Jason Reed, and Jake Weiner are producing the movie.
Casting
Disney has cast New Zealand actor Yoson An for the key male role in its live-action “Mulan,” directed by Niki Caro.
An will star opposite Liu Yifei, who is playing the heroine Hua Mulan. She disguises herself as a man in order to spare her elderly father from having to join the military. An will play Chen Honghui, a confident and ambitious recruit who becomes Mulan’s ally and eventual love interest.
The film is a remake of Disney’s 1998 animated film. Jet Li will play the emperor of China, Gong Li will portray a powerful witch, and Donnie Yen will be Mulan’s mentor, Commander Tung. Chris Bender, Jason Reed, and Jake Weiner are producing the movie.
- 6/7/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Skydance Media has added a pair of DreamWorks Television Animation veterans to its nascent toon unit. Ian Sheppard is its new Svp Development for Animation, and Lawrence Jonas joins as Executive in Charge of Animated Television, effective immediately.
In the newly created roles, Sheppard will be responsible for overseeing the creative development of feature films and TV series for Skydance’s expanding animation division, and Jonas will oversee all aspects of production for the upcoming slate of TV series.
“Building Skydance’s animation feature film and television slate is a top priority, so we’re very excited Ian and Larry will be joining our team at this pivotal time,” said Bill Damaschke, President of Animation and Family Entertainment, to whom both execs will report. “Ian and Larry are well respected in the animation industry for their creative instincts and strong relationships with talent and producers.”
Prior to joining Skydance, Sheppard...
In the newly created roles, Sheppard will be responsible for overseeing the creative development of feature films and TV series for Skydance’s expanding animation division, and Jonas will oversee all aspects of production for the upcoming slate of TV series.
“Building Skydance’s animation feature film and television slate is a top priority, so we’re very excited Ian and Larry will be joining our team at this pivotal time,” said Bill Damaschke, President of Animation and Family Entertainment, to whom both execs will report. “Ian and Larry are well respected in the animation industry for their creative instincts and strong relationships with talent and producers.”
Prior to joining Skydance, Sheppard...
- 6/6/2018
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
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