Kenneth
Branagh’s live-action take on the classic Disney’s tale, Cinderella, has begun.
Disney just released a press release, with the official synopsis and the first
image of Cinderella, which “follows the fortunes of young Ella whose merchant
father remarries following the tragic death of her mother. Keen to support her
loving father, Ella welcomes her new stepmother Lady Tremaine and her daughters
Anastasia and Drisella into the family home. But, when Ella’s father suddenly
and unexpectedly passes away, she finds herself at the mercy of a jealous and
cruel new family. Finally relegated to nothing more than a servant girl covered
in ashes, and spitefully renamed Cinderella, Ella could easily begin to lose
hope. Yet, despite the cruelty inflicted upon her, Ella is determined to honor
her mother’s dying words and to “have courage and be kind.” She will not give
in to despair nor despise those who abuse her. And then there is the dashing
stranger she meets in the woods. Unaware that he is really a prince, not merely
an employee at the Palace, Ella finally feels she has met a kindred soul. It
appears as if her fortunes may be about to change when the Palace sends out an
open invitation for all maidens to attend a ball, raising Ella’s hopes of once
again encountering the charming “Kit.” Alas, her stepmother forbids her to
attend and callously rips apart her dress. But, as in all good fairy tales,
help is at hand as a kindly beggar woman steps forward and, armed with a
pumpkin and a few mice, changes Cinderella’s life forever.”
Cinderella
stars Lily James, Cate Blanchett, Helena Bonham Carter, Richard Madden, Sophie
McShera, Holliday Granger, Nonso Anozie, Derek Jacobi, and Stellan Skarsgard
and opens on March 13th, 2015.
Press
Release:
DISNEY’S
LIVE ACTION “CINDERELLA”
BEGINS
PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY IN LONDON
Starring
Lily James, Richard Madden, Academy Award®-winner Cate Blanchett and
Oscar®-nominee Helena Bonham Carter and Directed by Academy Award®-nominee
Kenneth Branagh
Burbank,
Calif. (September 23, 2013)—Walt Disney Pictures announced today that principal
photography has begun at Pinewood Studios in London, on “Cinderella,” Disney’s
first-ever live action feature inspired by the classic fairy tale.
Directed
by Academy Award®-nominee Kenneth Branagh (“Jack Ryan,” “Thor”), the film stars
Lily James (“Downton Abbey,” “Wrath of the Titans”) in the title role, Richard
Madden (“Game of Thrones,” “Birdsong”) as the Prince, Oscar®-winner Cate
Blanchett (“The Aviator”) as the infamous stepmother Lady Tremaine, and Academy
Award-nominee Helena Bonham Carter (“The King’s Speech,” “Alice in Wonderland”)
as the Fairy Godmother. Holliday Grainger (“Great Expectations,” “Anna
Karenina”) and Sophie McShera (“Downton Abbey,” “Waterloo Road”) play Ella’s
stepsisters Anastasia and Drisella, respectively. Stellan Skarsgård (“The
Avengers,” “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”) and Nonso Anozie (“Game of
Thrones,” “The Grey”) play the Arch Grand Duke and the Prince’s loyal friend,
the Captain. Tony® Award-winner Derek Jacobi portrays the King.
“Cinderella”
is produced by Simon Kinberg (“X-Men: First Class,” “Elysium”), Allison
Shearmur (“The Hunger Games: Catching Fire”), David Barron (“Harry Potter and
the Deathly Hallows,” “Jack Ryan”), from a screenplay by Chris Weitz (“About a
Boy,” “The Golden Compass”).
The
filmmaking team includes three-time Academy Award-winning production designer
Dante Ferretti (“The Aviator,” “Hugo,” “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet
Street”), three-time Oscar-winning costume designer Sandy Powell (“The
Aviator,” “The Young Victoria,” “Shakespeare in Love”), director of photography
Haris Zambarloukos (“Sleuth,” “Thor”) and Academy Award-winning editor Martin
Walsh (“Chicago,” “Clash of the Titans”).
The
timeless story of “Cinderella” dates back to 1697 when first created by Charles
Perrault, although it truly came to life for millions all over the world in
1950 with Walt Disney’s celebrated animated feature.
Director
Kenneth Branagh says: “It is impossible to think of Cinderella without thinking
of Disney and the timeless images we’ve all grown up watching. And those
classic moments are irresistible to a filmmaker. With Lily James we have found
our perfect Cinderella. She combines knockout beauty with intelligence, wit,
fun and physical grace. Her Prince is being played by Richard Madden, a young
actor with incredible power and charisma. He is funny, smart and sexy and a
great match for Cinderella.”
The
story of “Cinderella” follows the fortunes of young Ella whose merchant father
remarries following the tragic death of her mother. Keen to support her loving
father, Ella welcomes her new stepmother Lady Tremaine and her daughters
Anastasia and Drisella into the family home. But, when Ella’s father suddenly
and unexpectedly passes away, she finds herself at the mercy of a jealous and
cruel new family. Finally relegated to nothing more than a servant girl covered
in ashes, and spitefully renamed Cinderella, Ella could easily begin to lose
hope. Yet, despite the cruelty inflicted upon her, Ella is determined to honor
her mother’s dying words and to “have courage and be kind.” She will not give
in to despair nor despise those who abuse her. And then there is the dashing
stranger she meets in the woods. Unaware that he is really a prince, not merely
an employee at the Palace, Ella finally feels she has met a kindred soul. It
appears as if her fortunes may be about to change when the Palace sends out an
open invitation for all maidens to attend a ball, raising Ella’s hopes of once
again encountering the charming “Kit.” Alas, her stepmother forbids her to
attend and callously rips apart her dress. But, as in all good fairy tales,
help is at hand as a kindly beggar woman steps forward and, armed with a
pumpkin and a few mice, changes Cinderella’s life forever.
Production
on “Cinderella” will take place at Pinewood Studios and locations throughout
England.
“Cinderella”
will be released through Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures on March 13, 2015.
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