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Merida meets Mulan in Once Upon a Time

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Short video of Merida meeting Mulan in Once Upon a Time. It’s an American fantasy drama series on ABC which borrows elements from folklore and fairy tales, especially those from Disney. The clip comes from its latest (fifth) season, with Amy Manson and Jamie Chung portraying the roles.

The show, first aired in 2011, features characters from fairy tales who are transported to the real world while robbed of their memories by an evil queen. The initial story follows the daughter of Snow White who try to break the curse, and the plot revolves between both the real and fantasy world.

It’s a cute and brilliant idea. I’ve watched a few episodes in the past, it’s average but I’m fond of it. Couldn’t find time to follow the series regularly though, perhaps I should binge-watch the show if there’s a chance. Hope it’s on Netflix when the online streaming service comes to Asia early next year.

BTW, Mulan was a legendary Chinese warrior who’s the main character in Disney’s 1998 animated film. Merida meanwhile is a fictional princess in the 2012 Pixar movie Brave. Both are recurring characters in the TV series – Mulan first appears in season two while Merida made her debut in current season.

Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. series trailer

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Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D is an American TV series based on the Marvel Comics organisation S.H.I.E.L.D. It’s an acronym for Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division. It’s a spy agency in a world of superheroes, and they obviously create the name on purpose to spell SHIELD.

The show is a spin-off from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movie franchise, and its plot will coincide with the major events in the film series. Clark Gregg will play the main lead in the TV show, reprising his role as Phil Coulson, one of the top SHIELD agents in the movies.

The TV series will premiere on ABC in America in September 2013. Check out the official trailer…

I’ve not watched any of the MCU films except The Incredible Hulk, which is probably the least relevant movie in the franchise. I’m not sure if I can appreciate the content of the TV series because of that. On contrary it could be a good place to start immersing into the universe instead.

Regardless, the series also stars Ming-Na Wen, an actress I like since the 1990s. She still looks amazing (and kicking ass) at the age of 49. I’ll probably give the show a try just for that. The rest of the main cast includes Brett Dalton, Chloe Bennet, Iain De Caestecker and Elizabeth Henstridge.

For Malaysians, the show will be on Astro but no details so far, please follow up on your own. They will spam their channels with teasers when things are confirmed though, it’ll be hard to miss.

Update, end of season one – It’s a decent series, with plenty of drama and action. And it works as a show of its own even if we are not familiar with the movie franchise. I did watch the The Avengers at the mid of the season though, and it does make the series even better. I presume it could be pretty epic for people who have watched all the MCU films. Will continue watching the second season regardless.

On side note, check the Marvel Entertainment tag for future Marvel related blog updates.