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  • The trailer for Mulan is a radical departure from the '98 animated film. 1 / 8

  • Other recent Disney remakes have been marketed as shot-for-shot remakes. 2 / 8

    The Lion King 1093

  • It highlights the problem across Disney's live-action remake slate: lack of consistency. 3 / 8

  • Other than brand enrichment, we have no idea what the point of them is. 4 / 8

    The Lion King Pride Rock 1093

  • Unlike superheroes, there wasn't a pronounced preexisting desire to see these characters in live-action. 5 / 8

    Aladdin 1093

  • This is reflected in the polarized responses to the films online. 6 / 8

  • But there is one consistent element: Increased diversity and greater cultural sensitivity. 7 / 8

  • Perhaps branding these remakes as "updates" would better clarify Disney's creative intent. 8 / 8