This visually dazzling live action film explores the origins of one of the most iconic Disney Maleficent, the infamous fairy who curses Princess Aurora in Disney’s animated classic Sleeping Beauty . This “origin” story is told from Maleficent’s perspective, intersecting with the classic in both familiar and unexpected ways. The movie stars Academy Award-winning actress Angelina Jolie as Maleficent, and is directed by two-time Oscar-winning production designer Robert Stromberg ( Avatar, Alice in Wonderland ). The film co-stars Elle Fanning ( Super 8 ) as the Princess Aurora, and features Sharlto Copley ( District 9 ), Imelda Staunton ( Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix ), and Juno Temple ( Atonement ).

ISBN: 9781368057875