Maleficent

by Rudnick, Elizabeth

• ISBN13: 9781368057875
• ISBN10: 136805787X
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2019-10-15
• Publisher: Disney Press

Summary

This visually dazzling live action film explores the origins of one of the most iconic Disney villains: 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).

Author Biography

Elizabeth Rudnick has written over thirty books, including the original novel Tweet Heart as well as tie-ins such as Frankenweenie Junior Novel, Oz: The Great and Powerful and the best-selling junior novel based on Pirates of the Caribbean 2. In her previous role as a Disney Editor she worked on the New York Times best-selling memoir, Miles to Go, helped launch the popular Blue Bloods series, and edited dozens of books based on films such as Enchanted, Pirates of the Caribbean, National Treasure, and Tron. She is now a freelance editor and writer living on Cape Cod with her husband and two lovable mutts, Jack and Ginger.