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Evil Doesn’t Have to be Green: Maleficent: Mistress of Evil #MaleficentMistressofEvil

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

The great and powerful Maleficent has survived the test of time from her first appearance in the 1959 Disney’s Sleeping Beauty, which is based on the fairy tale by Charles Perrault with the same name, to her reenvisioned form of the more sympathetic character in the 2014 live-action film Maleficent. Maleficent continues to enchant viewers in the brand new movie Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. Disney villains don’t get enough credit and love that they deserve sometimes. 

The greatest power a well-written villain can have is the power of persuasion over the audience. Maleficent has always been powerful and strong-willed, whether we agree with her actions or not. She’s confident in her presence and though she may be evil, it has never looked so good on her.  Maleficent makes the viewers feel her pain, and sympathize with her reasoning. With the continuation of Disney’s fiercest villain, she  and her goddaughter Aurora are put to the test as Aurora’s wedding approaches. Strong ties will be broken as new allies are formed. 

As strong as their love is, will it prevail to reveal another happy ending for our characters? I know finishing this movie with any Disney fan by yourself will guarantee one. Pick up Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, and join the story as another motion picture captures your attention and heart.

BURBANK, Calif. (December 4, 2019) — Ring in the new year with Disney’s most iconic villain: “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” — which soared to No. 1 worldwide opening weekend and earned an A CinemaScore and a 95% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes — releases on Digital in HD and 4K Ultra HD™ and Movies Anywhere on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, and physically on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™ and DVD on Jan. 14, 2020. The thrilling sequel to 2014’s “Maleficent,” starring Angelina Jolie as Maleficent and Elle Fanning as her goddaughter Aurora, arrives home with brand-new bonus features, extended scenes, outtakes and an exclusive extra for Digital consumers.

Bonus features take viewers behind-the-scenes with the all-star cast to explore the making of “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil.” Extended scenes reveal how Queen Ingrith (Michelle Pfeiffer) manipulates Aurora into questioning Maleficient and accelerating her wedding plans. Featurettes include interviews with Jolie, who discusses Maleficent’s origins and the cast who portray the Fey, and Fanning, who gushes over Aurora’s fairytale wedding. Filmmakers showcase the visual effects behind the film’s stunning landscapes and the seemingly effortless flight of the Fey. Additional extras include “You Can’t Stop The Girl,” a music video performed by Bebe Rexha, and hilarious outtakes, ranging from uncooperative cats to uncontrollable giggles on set.

Fans who purchase “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” on Digital will gain access to an exclusive extra in which fantasy-film veteran Warwick Davis divulges the backstory for his character, Lickspittle.

Directed by Joachim Rønning, “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” carries on the story of Disney’s most iconic villain. The years have been kind to Maleficent and Aurora. Their relationship, born of heartbreak, revenge and ultimately love, has flourished. Yet hatred between man and the fairies still exists. Aurora’s impending marriage to Prince Philip is cause for celebration as the wedding serves to unite the Kingdom of Ulstead and the neighboring Moors. But, when an unexpected encounter introduces a powerful new alliance, Maleficent and Aurora are pulled apart to opposing sides in a Great War, testing their loyalties and causing them to question whether they can truly be a family.

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” will be packaged and released in several different formats, ensuring each member of your family can enjoy it on a variety of different devices. Viewers can watch the film in Digital 4K Ultra HD, HD and SD, and bring home a physical copy of the film which will be released as an Ultimate Collector’s Edition (4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and Digital Code), a Multi-Screen Edition (Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Code) and a single DVD. A Digital bundle with both “Maleficent” and “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” will be available at preorder.

Bonus features include*:

DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE:

  • Lickspittle – Fantasy-film veteran Warwick Davis considers how every aspect of the film’s design inspired his tragic character.
BLU-RAY & DIGITAL BONUS:
  • Extended Scenes
    • The Queen Comforts Aurora – Queen Ingrith takes advantage of Aurora’s fragile state to gain her confidence and accelerate the wedding plans.
    • Philip and Aurora Dance – Aurora struggles to gain Queen Ingrith’s approval when she realizes how she is viewed among aristocracy.
  • Featurettes
    • Origins of the Fey – Angelina Jolie discusses Maleficent’s lore, her newly discovered origins, and the diversity of the cast who portray the Fey.
    • Aurora’s Wedding – Elle Fanning gushes over Aurora’s fairytale wedding; plus, hear from some special guests as they give their best to the bride and groom.
    • If You Had Wings – Get a glimpse of the elaborate visual effects that allow the Fey to take to the skies.
    • “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” VFX Reel – Discover how a perfect blend of practical and visual effects were used to create the stunning landscapes in “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil.”
  • Outtakes – Uncooperative cats, a serious case of the giggles and even the “floss dance” found their way into Ulstead.
  • “You Can’t Stop The Girl” – Music video performed by Bebe Rexha

Don’t forget to follow along on Disney’s Social Channels

Facebook: Facebook.com/DisneyMaleficent
Twitter: Twitter.com/Maleficent
Instagram: Instagram.com/DisneyMaleficent
Website: movies.disney.com/maleficent-mistress-of-evil

 

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29 thoughts on “Evil Doesn’t Have to be Green: Maleficent: Mistress of Evil #MaleficentMistressofEvil

  • I loved the first one. Can’t wait to see this one too! Her cheek bones do look hideous though.

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  • I really want to see this!! It looks and sounds awesome!

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  • I loved this movie!

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  • Gosh, what is with her cheeks? It’s hard to look at her. Is that natural or did they do that to her for the film? She needs to gain some weight and join what the rest of us look like.

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  • I am watching it tomorrow

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  • Wow, this looks really good but I hate Angelina’s cheek bones.

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  • Looks great. If Karma had a costume, I think it would look like this. 😉

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  • I’ve never really been into these types of movies like that I’m not sure why really, but it does look really good.

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  • I can’t wait to see this with my family They will love it. What a great family night. Thank you so much for sharing

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  • Can’t wait to see

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  • i can not wait to see this. We loved the other one.

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  • I can’t wait to see this one…I pre-ordered it and it should be here soon!!!

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  • I still haven’t seen this yet, and I’m so excited! I love Disney.

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  • I still need to see this!

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    • I have wanted to see this movie! Aurora is my favorite Disney Princess. Angelina Jolie looks and from what I’ve read was perfect for the part! Sharing on Pinterest. Thank you for sharing!

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  • I can’t wait to see this!

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  • I would love to see this again. It was such a great movie!

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  • We have not yet seen “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil”, however this movie is definitely on our list! My daughter and I, even as adults, are great fans of villains!

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  • Looking forward to seeing this with my daughters

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  • My daughter is so excited to see this and I admit, I am too. I love the new trend in de-evilizing the villains and making them instead just flawed beings. My daughter doesn’t see tings in black and white, but rather the more realistic shades of grey.

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  • I am going to watch this ASAP. It looks so good. Thank you for sharing!

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  • Angelina Jolie is so great in this role. I can’t imagine any other actress in the role. They nailed the casting in the Maleficent movies.

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  • I can’t wait to see this.

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  • My family has been looking forward to seeing this.

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  • we cannot wait to see this second one! we loved the first one..we watch it a lot!

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  • This is a great movie! I want the dvd. Thank you for sharing.

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  • My daughter loved the first movie in this series and can’t wait to watch this one.

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