It's been over a year since I posted the announcement that production had begun on Disney's Maleficient, and now, finally, I have a lot more to share!
Maleficent, the untold story of Disney’s most iconic villain from the 1959 classic Sleeping Beauty, reveals the events that hardened Maleficent’s heart and drove her to curse the baby, Aurora.
First, take a look at the brand new Maleficent teaser trailer here:
I'm going to make a prediction that the special effects for this film are going to be amazing! Angelina Jolie looks absolutely stunning and I have a feeling there will be a fantastic dynamic within the movie to balance her beauty with the ugliness of her character.
Here are some images from the film to give you a look into the world of Maleficent:
Maleficent opens in theaters on May 30, 2014.
From Disney comes Maleficent—the untold story of Disney’s most iconic villain from the 1959 classic Sleeping Beauty.
A beautiful, pure-hearted young woman, Maleficent has an idyllic life growing up in a peaceable forest kingdom, until one day when an invading army threatens the harmony of the land.
Maleficent rises to be the land’s fiercest protector, but she ultimately suffers a ruthless betrayal—an act that begins to turn her pure heart to stone.
Bent on revenge, Maleficent faces an epic battle with the invading king’s successor and, as a result, places a curse upon his newborn infant Aurora. As the child grows, Maleficent realizes that Aurora holds the key to peace in the kingdom—and perhaps to Maleficent’s true happiness as well.
The film stars Angelina Jolie as Maleficent, Sharlto Copley, Elle Fanning, Sam Riley, Imelda Staunton, Juno Temple and Lesley Manville.
Maleficent is produced by Joe Roth and directed by Robert Stromberg, with Angelina Jolie, Don Hahn, Matt Smith, Palak Patel and Sarah Bradshaw serving as executive producers. Linda Woolverton wrote the screenplay.
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- On the web at http://www.disney.com/Maleficent
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- On Twitter @DisneyPictures
KlkonStar says
I am a big Angelina Jolie fan and I think she will be absolutely perfect in this movie. I can’t wait to see more!
Becky Carlson says
Wow…that trailer is intense for being so short!
haley hannah says
I hope this isn’t too scary. I jumped a little during the trailer!