Maleficent (film)

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Maleficent

Teaser poster
Directed by Robert Stromberg
Produced by Joe Roth
Screenplay by Linda Woolverton
Based on La Belle au bois dormant
by Charles Perrault
Little Briar Rose
by The Brothers Grimm
Sleeping Beauty
by Clyde Geronimi
Les Clark
Eric Larson and
Wolfgang Reitherman
Starring Angelina Jolie
Sharlto Copley
Elle Fanning
Sam Riley
Brenton Thwaites
Music by James Newton Howard
Cinematography Dean Semler
Editing by Rick Pearson
Chris Lebenzon
Studio Walt Disney Pictures
Roth Films
Distributed by Walt Disney Studios
Motion Pictures
Release dates
  • May 30, 2014 (2014-05-30)
Country United States
Language English
Budget $130 million

Maleficent (/məˈlɛfɪsənt/) is an upcoming 2014 dark fantasy film directed by Robert Stromberg and produced by Walt Disney Pictures, from a screenplay written by Paul Dini and Linda Woolverton.[1] Starring Angelina Jolie as the eponymous Disney Villainess character, the film is a live-action remake of the 1959 Walt Disney animated film Sleeping Beauty, and portrays the story from the perspective of the antagonist, Maleficent. It began filming on June 18, 2012, and is scheduled for release on May 30, 2014 in the Disney Digital 3D and RealD 3D formats, as well as in conventional theatres.[2]

Maleficent marked the directorial debut of production designer Robert Stromberg (Alice in Wonderland and Oz the Great and Powerful). Jolie, Joe Roth and veteran Disney filmmaker Don Hahn serve as producers.

Plot

"Maleficent" explores the untold story of Disney's most iconic villain from the 1959 classic Sleeping Beauty and the elements of her betrayal that ultimately turn her pure heart to stone. Driven by revenge and a fierce desire to protect the moors over which she presides, Maleficent (Angelina Jolie) cruelly places an irrevocable curse upon the human king's newborn infant Aurora. As the child grows, Aurora (Elle Fanning) is caught in the middle of the seething conflict between the forest kingdom she has grown to love and the human kingdom that holds her legacy. Maleficent realizes that Aurora may hold the key to peace in the land and is forced to take drastic actions that will change both worlds forever."[3]

Cast

Production

On May 12, 2009, it was revealed that Brad Bird was developing a live-action motion picture based on Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty, retold from the point of view of Maleficent with Angelina Jolie starring as Maleficent. [10] In January 2010, it was rumored that Tim Burton was to direct the film.[11] Reports surfaced online in May 2011 stating that Burton had left the project to focus on his other upcoming projects; Disney began to look for a replacement director, with David Yates being cited as a potential candidate due to his experience with the fantasy genre, having directed the final four Harry Potter films.[12][13] Linda Woolverton, who previously collaborated with Tim Burton on Alice in Wonderland and wrote Disney animated classics Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King, is writing the script for the film.[14] Angelina Jolie has stated that she is definitely interested and confirmed that she will play the role.[15][16] On January 6, 2012, Disney announced that Robert Stromberg, the two-time Academy Award-winning production designer of Alice in Wonderland, and Oz the Great and Powerful, will direct the film.[17] Richard D. Zanuck was offered the role of producer prior to his death later that year.[18]

Sharlto Copley was recently named as the male lead for Stromberg's live-action retelling of the Sleeping Beauty tale. Heat Vision also reports[19] that Imelda Staunton and Miranda Richardson have been cast for the film, along with Kenneth Cranham, Sam Riley, and Lesley Manville. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Staunton and Manville will be playing the characters of Knotgrass and Flittle, respectively, "two of the three pixies that end up taking care of Aurora." The report from Heat Vision confirms that Elle Fanning will play the role of the aforementioned Princess. In the role of Queen Ulla, Richardson will be acting as "a Fairy Queen who is Maleficent's aunt with a dislike of her niece." Meanwhile, Cranham will play the human king who plots to conquer the fairy kingdom, and Riley will portray Diaval, "a raven who changes into human form and is Maleficent’s right hand." The source also mentions Copley's gig in the lead of Stefan, describing his role as "the half-human, half-fairy bastard son of the human king."[20] With a budget estimated at $130–200 million, principal photography began on June 18, 2012 in London with the first pictures from set emerging and the first official look of Jolie as Maleficent.[21] Seven-time Academy Award winner Rick Baker designed the special makeup effects for the film. Post-production began on October 5, 2012.[21] Filming reportedly took place in the Buckinghamshire countryside.[21]

Reshoots

John Lee Hancock assisted Stromberg with re-shoots for the film. Hancock, who just finished overseeing the final post-production stages of Saving Mr. Banks, was approached by Joe Roth, who the both of them had previously worked together on Snow White and the Huntsman. "We asked him to be on set," producer Joe Roth said of Hancock. "He's not directing. He wrote pages, and I hired a first-time director, and it's good to have him on set." Roth was asked why a "film of this magnitude was entrusted to a novice director", and he noted that Stromberg won Academy Awards for production design on Avatar and Alice in Wonderland. "The movie is gorgeous to look at, and the last 75 minutes (1hr 15min) are really entertaining," he says. The issue is the opening, which is being re-shot over eight days."[22]

Music

James Newton Howard was hired to score the film in October 2012.[23] On January 23, 2014, it was announced that recording artist Lana Del Rey would be covering the song, "Once Upon a Dream", from the 1959 film Sleeping Beauty as the title song for Maleficent.[24][25] Del Rey was handpicked by Angelina Jolie to perform the song.[26] The single was released on January 26 and was made available for free for a limited time through Google Play.[27][28]

Release

The film was originally slated for a March 2014 release, before it was changed to July 2, 2014. On September 18, 2013, the film's release date was bumped up from July 2, 2014 to May 30, due to Pixar's The Good Dinosaur having production problems and delays.[29] The first teaser trailer was attached to Thor: The Dark World, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, and Frozen.[30]

Marketing

On August 10, 2013, as part of the live action motion picture panel of the 2013 Disney D23 Expo in the Anaheim Convention Center at Anaheim, California, Disney unveiled its first look of Maleficent by revealing the new logo of the film's title and one-minute clip from the film. Angelina Jolie made a surprise visit to the expo and talked with the attendees about her fascination with Disney's Sleeping Beauty as a child, her working experience with the filmmakers on the film, and her love of Disney. She also remarked on how she scared little girls when she was in costume, makeup, and acting during shooting; this led to the decision of hiring her and Brad Pitt's daughter, Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, for the role of the young Princess Aurora, since she wouldn't be scared of her own mother during principal photography.[31]

Walt Disney Pictures released the teaser poster for Maleficent on November 12, 2013, featuring Jolie in costume and makeup, akin to the character's depiction in the original film.[32][33] The first trailer was released the following day, on November 13.[34]

References

  1. ↑ "Angelina Jolie Is 'Maleficent' In First Official Photo". Retrieved June 20, 2012. 
  2. ↑ Patten, Dominic (18 September 2013). "Disney Shifts ‘Maleficent’, ‘Good Dinosaur’ & ‘Finding Dory’ Release Dates". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 18 September 2013. 
  3. ↑ "Maleficent". Disney. 2013. Retrieved November 13, 2013. 
  4. ↑ "Elle Fanning Confirmed For Maleficent, Large Supporting Cast Added". Retrieved January 14, 2013. 
  5. ↑ Tourtellotte, Bob. "Jolie, Pitt daughter to make film debut as young princess". Reuters. Retrieved 23 August 2012. 
  6. ↑ "Sharlto Copley in Talks to Join Angelina Jolie in MALEFICENT". Retrieved June 19, 2012. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 "'Maleficent' Casts Imelda Staunton, Miranda Richardson and Others (UPDATE: Young Prince Cast)". Retrieved June 20, 2012. 
  8. ↑ "Juno Temple Joins Angelina Jolie's 'Maleficent' (Exclusive)". Retrieved June 19, 2012. 
  9. ↑ "First official image of Angelina Jolie as Maleficent revealed". Retrieved June 20, 2012. 
  10. ↑ Manny the Movie Guy (2009-05-12) "EXCLUSIVE: Angelina Jolie to Star as Disney's Greatest Villain Maleficent!".
  11. ↑ Elisa Osegueda (2010-02-23) "Exclusive Interview: Tim Burton Creates a Wonderland".
  12. ↑ "Tim Burton Won’t Direct Disney’s ‘Maleficent’ Starring Angelina Jolie, David Yates Could Replace"
  13. ↑ "Tim Burton Bails On The Angelina Jolie Maleficent Movie; Could David Yates Replace Him?"
  14. ↑ Heat Vision Blog (2010-03-23)"Disney, 'Alice' scribe team for film about 'Sleeping Beauty's' evil queen (exclusive)".
  15. ↑ Angelina Jolie on 'Maleficent,' crying her eyes out in Sarajevo, and her Oscar leg pop -- EXCLUSIVE Q&A
  16. ↑ Angelina Jolie Inspired By Directing Her First Film; Felt 'Disheartened' With Acting
  17. ↑
  18. ↑ Orzeck, Kurt. "Disney's 'Maleficent,' Starring Angelina Jolie, Gets a Director | The Wrap Deal Central". Thewrap.com. Retrieved 2013-08-04. 
  19. ↑ Kit, Borys (2012-05-07). "Imelda Staunton, Miranda Richardson Joining Angelina Jolie in 'Maleficent'(Exclusive)". Hollywood Reporter - Heat Vision blog. Retrieved 7 May 2012. 
  20. ↑ 12 MOS (2012-06-19). "'Maleficent': First Photo of Angelina Jolie as Disney's Famous Sorceress Released". Hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved 2013-06-18. 
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 "Angelina Jolie starts shooting new Disney movie Maleficent | Mail Online". Dailymail.co.uk. Retrieved 2013-06-18. 
  22. ↑ Kit,, Borys; Kim Masters (10 October 2013). "Disney's 'Maleficent' Enlists John Lee Hancock for Reshoots (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 27 January 2014. 
  23. ↑ "James Newton Howard to Score Disney's 'Maleficent'". Film Music Reporter. 
  24. ↑ "Lana Del Rey to release new song after the Grammys". NME. IPC Media. January 26, 2014. Retrieved January 26, 2014. 
  25. ↑ McIntyre, Gina (26 January 2014). [‘Maleficent’: Lana Del Rey croons ‘Once Upon a Dream’ in Grammys spot "http://herocomplex.latimes.com/movies/maleficent-lana-del-rey-croons-once-upon-a-dream-in-grammys-spot/#/0"]. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 27 January 2014. 
  26. ↑ "Lana Del Rey handpicked by Angelina Jolie to sing Disney classic Once Upon A Dream for Sleeping Beauty remake Maleficent". Daily Mail. DMG Media. January 25, 2014. Retrieved January 26, 2014. 
  27. ↑ Graser, Marc (26 January 2014). "Disney’s Maleficent Takes Advantage of Grammys With Lana Del Rey Song". Variety. Retrieved 27 January 2014. 
  28. ↑ Mendelson, Scott (26 January 2014). "Lana Del Rey Covers "Once Upon A Dream" For Angelina Jolie's 'Maleficent'". Forbes. Retrieved 27 January 2014. 
  29. ↑ "Disney Announces New Dates for Maleficent, The Good Dinosaur and Finding Dory". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved 2013-09-21. 
  30. ↑ Labrecque, Jeff (13 November 2013). "'Maleficent' trailer: There's more than horns and thorns to Angelina Jolie's villain -- VIDEO". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 27 January 2014. 
  31. ↑ McIntyre, Gina (August 10, 2013). "Angelina Jolie arrives in Anaheim to unveil ‘Maleficent’ at D23". Los Angeles Times Hero Complex. Retrieved November 12, 2013. 
  32. ↑ "Angelina Jolie is magnificent as Maleficent -- POSTER". Entertainment Weekly. November 12, 2013. Retrieved November 12, 2013. 
  33. ↑ Lewis, Hilary (12 November 2014). "Angelina Jolie Bewitches in First 'Maleficent' Poster". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 27 January 2014. 
  34. ↑ "First Trailer: ‘Maleficent’". Variety. 13 November 2013. Retrieved 27 January 2014. 

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