For years, Walt Disney Studios has been interested in bringing “Cinderella” back to the big screen, to reintroduce the timeless tale to a 21st-century audience and build on the nostalgia and memories cherished by millions around the world. Of utmost importance, the film needed to be entertaining and bring as much fun and humanity to the fairy-tale characters as possible, while preserving the unforgettable elements from the animated classic. Director Kenneth Branagh (“Hamlet,” “Thor”) had never toyed with the idea of directing a fairy tale before, but after reading the script by screenwriter Chris Weitz (“About a Boy”), found that the story spoke to him in ways he never imagined. “I was captivated by the power of the story and felt I was in sync with the visual artistry that was being developed,” Branagh says. “It’s a classic piece of storytelling where the central character goes on a journey that we can really identify with, so the texture and landscape of a great story was wonderful to play with as a director.”
See Mr. Branagh’s vision come to life with thesegorgeous images from Disney’s Live-Action Cinderella, in theatres March 13th.
Don’t miss “Frozen Fever,” a brand new Frozen short, featuring all of your favorite characters and a brand new song, playing in theatres with Cinderella starting March 13, 2015.
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Dianna Ranere