First Disney transformed their animated classic Alice in Wonderland into Tim Burton's 3D live-action extravaganza. Now the House of Mouse is planning on converting a modern piece from cartoon to live action.
The legendary Chinese adventure Mulan, first brought to the screen in 1998, is now set for a remake with real people, according to a report on ChannelNewsAsia.com.
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon star Zhang Ziyi is set to star in the movie, after having pushed the studio to get behind the project. The report says the project will boast a $100 million budget.
The story of a female warrior who must disguise herself as a man to take her father's place in the army, Mulan is based on the legend of Hua Mulan, who is believed to have lived during the Wei Dynasty (386-534). Whether the story is real or myth remains unknown and is still debated.
Disney's original animated production of Mulan was a smash hit, grossing $304 million at the box office and scoring Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations.
Chuck Russell, director of The Mask, has come on board to helm the picture, which will be shot in English and 3D. Filming is set to begin in China this October.
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