If you were watching the Grammys last evening, you might have noticed a little trailer pop up for Walt Disney Studiosâ upcoming film, Maleficent. Not only does the sneak peek reveal an even closer look at the reimagining of a Disney classic, it introduces an eerie cover of Sleeping Beautyâs famous song, âOnce Upon a Dream,â by Lana Del Rey.
Maleficent, like several recent popular fairytale movies, tells the story of Sleeping Beauty from the villainâs perspective. Normally I’d be wary of yet another remake, but Maleficent is by far one of Disneyâs coolest baddies. Not only can she turn into an actual dragon, she and her sidekick raven share a slick, sassy sense of humor. From the looks of the trailer, Jolie captures Maleficentâs spirit well. Check it out below for a preview of the filmâs incredible visual effects, a crazy-eyed Sharlto Copley, and a seriously rad looking dragon.
You have to hand it to Disney; Lana Del Reyâs moody cover fits the tone of the trailer perfectly. âOnce Upon A Dreamâ is free to download via Google Play until Monday, February 3rd.
Maleficent will be released nationwide on May 30, 2014.
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