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WOW! That is spectacular (and a relief) that they're staying really close to the 1950s movie! If only Maleficent could stay more as true

Disney Duster wrote:But her hair being up is also what helped her look like a different person and disguise her from her stepfamily, you know?

I feel exactly the same and I knew it would upset you. But I wouldn't worry about the fairy godmother's outfit now if I were you... Just wait until you see it in a photo or a video. It was just a comparison. And you're welcome! I'm glad you're happy!

disneyprincess11 wrote:WOW! That is spectacular (and a relief) that they're staying really close to the 1950s movie! If only Maleficent could stay more as true

Well it's nice that they give tribute to the 1950 film, but in the end.... what's the point? If they're sticking true to the original animated film, then why bother seeing this other than the cast and Kenneth Branagh's direction?

This film might be very good or it's a repeat of the animated film put in live-action which the latter isn't my cup of tea.

Can't wait to see the first footage. Reading the teaser description, made me feel like a 5 year old again (although I hope they won't go to crazy on the outfits like Mirror Mirror) The animated version has always been my favorite Disney movie and anything close to the sweetness of that will be amazing..

Musical Master wrote:Well it's nice that they give tribute to the 1950 film, but in the end.... what's the point? If they're sticking true to the original animated film, then why bother seeing this other than the cast and Kenneth Branagh's direction?

This film might be very good or it's a repeat of the animated film put in live-action which the latter isn't my cup of tea.

See? This is exactly what I thought some would say if 'Maleficent' was more faithful to 'Sleeping Beauty'... I guess nothing is capable of pleasing everyone here.

Old Fish Tale wrote:

Musical Master wrote:Well it's nice that they give tribute to the 1950 film, but in the end.... what's the point? If they're sticking true to the original animated film, then why bother seeing this other than the cast and Kenneth Branagh's direction?

This film might be very good or it's a repeat of the animated film put in live-action which the latter isn't my cup of tea.

See? This is exactly what I thought some would say if 'Maleficent' was more faithful to 'Sleeping Beauty'... I guess nothing is capable of pleasing everyone here.

That's how the world functions I guess, no movie, book, show or anything will please both parties. But I will give this new Cinderella film a chance when it comes out.

But if it ends up like 101 Dalmatians which has a great actress but a pointless repeat of the animated film, I will be dissapointed.

Even though her hair won't be up, above or atop her head, or all the way up, above or atop her head, at least it sounds like she will have her gown be very close to the original which I am very happy about!

Oh, Toky, I didn't know the original Cinderella was also your favorite Disney film! Glad to know I have a bro in that! Or are you a girl? I'm a boy.

You're right Old Fish Tale, about what you said to me and what you said to Musical Master!

Musical Master, a good film is a good film. The original is a great film and if this movie is just like that one it will also be a great. But this will at least be a little different because they are going to add and change some things.

Disney Duster wrote:Even though her hair won't be up or all the way up at least it sounds like she will have her gown be very close to the original which I am very happy about!

Oh, Toky, I didn't know the original Cinderella was also your favorite Disney film! Glad to know I have a bro in that! Or are you a girl? I'm a boy.

You're right Old Fish Tale, about what you said to me and what you said to Musical Master!

Musical Master, a good film is a good film. The original is a great film and if this movie is just like that one it will also be a great. But this will at least be a little different because they are going to add and change at least a few things.

I hope you're right Duster, I really, REALLY do hope so. I don't want to be dissapointed with this the same way I was dissapointed with 101 Dalmatians and John Hughes terrible screenplay.

I am so freaking excited for this!!!!!! I cannot believe it comes out in less than a year!! It sounds like every major Cinderella film rolled into one -- Disney's animated classic, Ever After, The Glass Slipper, R&H's Cinderella, and The Slipper and the Rose. Sounds perfect!!

I don't think it'll be a direct remake of the animated film. It'll just be inspired and influenced by it, in terms of costumes, character names, and nods here and there. There are notable differences as well so far: We get to see Cinderella's mother; Cinderella meets her step family as a young woman instead of as a child; her birth name is actually Ella in this and not Cinderella; Ella and the prince meet before the ball; I'm guessing Ella has a new, good reason for going to the ball (to meet the man from the woods who "works" at the palace); the fairy godmother is at first disguised as a beggar woman; and wasn't there something about the prince being in a politically arranged marriage of alliance?

I'm so excited for this! I love Lily James on Downton Abbey (she's my favorite character in it), and it'll be cool to see the actress playing Drizella as an aristocrat instead of a commoner like on Downton.

I'm sure Kenneth Branagh will do his own take on certain elements, as evidenced by his Shakespeare adaptations. By the way, if you want to see him direct a musical (I'm assuming this is Cinderella will use some of the songs from the 1950 movie), I highly recommend "Love's Labour's Lost", which I find to be kind of underappreciated.

estefan wrote:I'm sure Kenneth Branagh will do his own take on certain elements, as evidenced by his Shakespeare adaptations. By the way, if you want to see him direct a musical (I'm assuming this is Cinderella will use some of the songs from the 1950 movie), I highly recommend "Love's Labour's Lost", which I find to be kind of underappreciated.

I don't think this will be a musical, but I wouldn't be surprised if we heard some of the songs in the score.

Also, I just thought of a plot point:

Earlier, weren't there reports that the actor that plays Ella's father was on set when they were filming the wedding? Also, in the detailed description of the trailer, the writers tells us that in the movie, a man approaches and lets everyone know that Cinderella's father has died. Furthermore, from the plot description, we know that Cinderella's father is a merchant. Is it possible that Cinderella's father was mistaken for dead (maybe lost at sea, or captured, or whatever, kind of like in A Little Princess) and at the end it turns out that he's still alive?

@ Disneyduster: yeah I'm a bro

I think that's possible, tsom.

Good idea tsom, you may be right. By the way, I'm also glad how excited you are! I haven't seen The Glass Slipper yet though.

Yay Toky we're Cinderella bros! Like me and tsom too, but it's your favorite version of Cinderella, as it is mine?

The (very nice!) golden logo from CinemaCon!

Disney Duster wrote:The (very nice!) golden logo from CinemaCon!

It looks good, if a bit plain. If that picture is the concept art, that will look like a visually beautiful movie.

I do think its odd though that the teaser shot looks so much like the Disney Dreams portrait series, right down to her pose ?

That photo was shown even before filming had begun.

Old Fish Tale wrote:That photo was shown even before filming had begun.

Yes I know that my lovely, just still find it puzzling.

Atlantica wrote:I do think its odd though that the teaser shot looks so much like the Disney Dreams portrait series, right down to her pose ?

I agree. The similarity is undeniable. I wouldn't call it odd though; just lazy. In that regard, Disney is always consistent.