"Maleficent" is an upcoming live-action film that tells the story of the 1959 Disney film "Sleeping Beauty" from the point of view of villain, Maleficent. Starring Angelina Jolie in the title role and Elle Fanning as Princess Aurora, this hits theaters on July 2, 2014. Other cast members include Sharlto Copley, Juno Temple, Sam Riley, and Imelda Staunton.
"Maleficent" tells the story of the cold villain Maleficent and describes the events that led up to her cursing baby Aurora. 4 year old Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, makes her on-screen debut as young Princess Aurora. How adorable is that?
Who can forget the magic of "Finding Nemo"? The film swam onto screen in 2003 and has "just kept swimming" ever since. Fans just can't get enough of Nemo, Marlin, Dory, and the other wacky fishes. After 10 years, we finally have a sequel! "Finding Dory" is scheduled for release on November 25, 2015.
Disney has just announced plans for the sequel in April 2013. We do know that it revolves around Dory, the Pacific regal blue tang with short-term memory loss. Now, we get to focus on her and her quest to find her family. The events of "Finding Dory" take place one year after "Finding Nemo".
What a simple but effective title. "Bears" is a Disneynature film that shows bears in their natural habitat. The film follows two mother bears in Alaska and observes the family dynamic. "Bears" leaves paw prints on the big screen on April 18, 2014.
As the cast are all animals, there are no words. Surprisingly, this doesn't detract from the overall message of the film. "Bears" follows the two different families as winter ends and they emerge from hibernation. Together, they work to find food as well as avoid the dangers of nature in snowy, avalanche-ridden Alaska.
"Monsters University" is the long awaited sequel to 2001's "Monsters, Inc." "Monsters, Inc." introduces us to lovable monsters Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan, who are best buds. They weren't always this way, and on June 21, 2013, we learn their back story.
"Monsters, Inc." was one of the first collaborations between Disney and Pixar Studios and was an immediate hit. It grossed over $560 million worldwide and won an Academy Award for Best Original Song. Fans have been waiting 12 long years for "Monsters University" which serves as a prequel. It tells the story of how Mike and Sully were once bitter rivals before becoming best friends. "Monsters University" features the voice talents of Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, and Frank Oz.
"The Good Dinosaur" explores what would have happened had the giant asteroid that hit the Earth millions of years ago missed. Dinosaurs never went extinct. One little dinosaur has trouble fitting into the herbivore way of life and goes on a quest to find himself. Along the way, he also finds a new friend and picks up a few life lessons. "The Good Dinosaur" roars on May 30, 2014.
Because these are animated dinosaurs, it's not so scary that dinosaurs are still around. In fact, it's heartwarming and humorous. Bob Peterson, the mind behind Up and Finding Nemo is set to direct while John Walker (The Incredibles) produces. It's still in the early stages of development, so no casting decisions have been announced.
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