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.
Angelina Jolie looks wickedly enchanting in the first looks we are getting of Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty” spin-off, “Maleficent.”
Check out first look images featuring Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning as Aurora.
“Maleficent” will be released in theaters May 30, 2014.
This reminds me of Broadway’s “Wicked” storyline. Creative back stories are so entertaining. Angelina Jolie, of course, will draw people to the box office, sure to be a success!