Angelina Jolie makes her Instagram debut with Elle Fanning on Maleficent 2 set... days before 43rd birthday
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- Published on Wednesday, 30 May 2018 03:28
- Written by Daily mail
Angelina Jolie does not do social media; she has never had an Instagram, Twitter or Snapchat account.But that all changed on Tuesday when the Oscar-winning actress was seen smiling and flashing a peace sign behind co-star Elle Fanning on the London set of her new film, Maleficent 2.This comes just six days before the mother-of-six is set to celebrate her 43rd birthday.Jolie was covered up in a white plush robe and already had her Maleficent horns on with heavy makeup that included a pale face, filled in eyebrows and deep ruby red lipstick.The Salt star had long nails and several rings on as well as a pair of very think black sunglasses.Elle was in a cream silk blouse and mirrored sunglasses with her flaxen locks in a Swedish braid with yellow flowers tucked in.The caption read, 'It's bring your mom to work day on the #Maleficent2 set.' At age 20, the 42-year-old Jolie could be her mother. But the star was likely referring to how Angelina's character is like a mom to Elle's character in the movie.Fanning also shared a photo where she was looking into the camera with Jolie's horns behind her.The young star cleverly captioned that one, 'Photobomb.'In both shots the ladies were in a parking lot with their large movie trailers behind them. Elle portrays Princess Aurora and Angelina is Maleficent. Maleficent 2 shoots at the UK Pinewood studios and is scheduled to come out in 2019 or 2020.
The first Maleficent film - based on Disney's Sleeping Beauty - came out in 2014 and was a massive hit with $750M globally. Jolie told Entertainment Weekly: 'She was just my favorite as a little girl. I was terrified of her but I was really drawn to her/ I loved her … What’s interesting about her that I do relate to, and hat I think everyone relates to, is she’s not what you assume she is.'She also said she made the movie because she wanted to 'do something that my children could see,' she told Collider.The Tomb Raider star added, 'I thought it was, in fact, an important story to tell.'It looks like Angie and Elle are getting some company soon. On Tuesday Deadline reported that Robert Lindsay is joining the cast, and that Chiwetel Ejiofor is 'definitely attached.' Other stars in the film are Michelle Pfeiffer as Queen Ingrith, Ed Skrein and Harris Dickinson as Prince Phillip.Sam Riley as Diaval; Imelda Staunton as the pixie Knotgrass; Juno Temple as the pixie Thistlewit; and Lesley Manville as the pixie Flittle are coming back from the original Maleficent.Joachim Rønning is directing from a script by Linda Woolverton and Micah Fitzerman-Blue & Noah Harpster. Jolie is one of the producers with Joe Roth. The sequel picks up several years after Maleficent. 'Maleficent II continues to explore the complex relationship between the horned fairy and the soon to be Queen, as they form new alliances and face new adversaries in their struggle to protect the moors and the magical creatures that reside within,' Deadline reported.
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'Maleficent 2' Star Ed Skrein Talks 'High Caliber' Sequel With Michelle Pfeiffer & Angelina Jolie
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- Published on Friday, 25 May 2018 11:01
- Written by ET online
Maleficent 2, the long-awaited sequel to Disney's 2014 hit based on Sleeping Beauty, will not disappoint, according to one of the movie's actors.At the In Darkness premiere on Wednesday — which hits theaters and OnDemand on May 25 — Ed Skrein exclusively dished to ET's Ash Crossan about what it was like working with the sequel's A-list stars, Angelina Jolie and Michelle Pfeiffer."I mean, all you want to do is work with people that can improve you as an actor. People that you respect, and, you know, Angelina, Michelle Pfeiffer, this is a phenomenal cast," the 35-year-old actor said in praise of the movie. "People that I respect and [have] been watching for years and have a human respect for as well as a professional respect."Along with Jolie starring in the titular role of Maleficent and Pfiffer playing Queen Ingris, Jenn Murray, Elle Fanning and Chiwetel Ejiofor are all set to star in the film.In addition to the great cast, Skrein was excited for the film because it's a little more family-friendly than his typical role."It's Disney man. It's great fun," Skrein said. "Its finally something that my nieces and nephews and my children can enjoy and watch instead of this fool mouth, dark, stuff that I usually do."His dark streak continues with his role In Darkness, which is about a blind musician who hears a murder in the apartment upstairs."From the beginning, he was an interesting character that had an interesting arc that drew me to it," Skrein said of his character. "What you actually want from a role is for it to be interesting from the beginning and only get more interesting as it goes along. That's exactly what happened."
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‘Fantastic Beasts’ Actress Jenn Murray Joins ‘Maleficent 2’
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- Published on Sunday, 20 May 2018 09:01
- Written by Variety
“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” actress Jenn Murray is joining the cast of “Maleficent 2” starring Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning, sources tell Variety.Michelle Pfeiffer, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Ed Skrein are also on board to star. “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” helmer Joachim Ronning is set to direct.Joe Roth is producing the film, with Jez Butterworth and Linda Woolverton penning the latest script. Micah Fitzerman-Blue and Noah Harpster wrote the most recent draft.It is not clear where this film will pick up following the first movie, which was based on the fairy tale “Sleeping Beauty.” The original story centered on an evil fairy who cursed an infant princess to eternal sleep, only to realize the young girl was the only one who could save the kingdom from its dangerous ruler. “Maleficent” broke several box office records on its way to making $758.5 million worldwide.Details behind Murray’s role are currently unknown. Production on the sequel is set to start in 2018.Along with appearing in “Fantastic Beasts,” Murray’s other recent credits include “Brooklyn” and “Love and Friendship.” On the TV side, she has appeared in “Truckers” and “The Fades.” She is repped by the Curtis Brown Group and Thruline Entertainment.
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Chiwetel Ejiofor Is In Talks To Join Angelina Jolie In 'Maleficent 2'
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- Published on Friday, 11 May 2018 15:54
- Written by Konbini
Any chance we get to see the talented Chiwetel Ejiofor show off his acting chops on the big screen is a chance worth celebrating. Which is why we are excited about reports of him potentially joining the Maleficent sequel, and reuniting with his Salt co-star, Angelina Jolie.Although the role that the British-Nigerian actor is in talks for is currently unknown, The Hashtag Show reports that the Oscar nominee could be playing "a romantic foil" to the titular Maleficent.The original Maleficent, which was led by Jolie, hit theatres in 2014 and, unlike most of its live-action counterparts, managed to stand out by focusing on humanizing the villain from its animated predecessor (Disney's Sleeping Beauty).While the film received a lukewarm reception from critics, audiences loved it — making it one of 2014's highest-grossing films — and it even landed an Oscar nomination for its costume design. So, it's no surprise that a sequel is in the works, with Jolie set to reprise her role.The sequel will be directed by Joachim Rønning (Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales) with a script penned by Jez Butterworth (Edge of Tomorrow). If Ejiofor is cast, he will be joining Ed Skrein (Deadpool), Michelle Pfeiffer (Mother!) and Harry Dickinson (Trust).No official release date has been announced, but colour us officially excited.
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Angelina Jolie is producing biopic on Native American two-time Olympic gold medalist Jim Thorpe
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- Published on Wednesday, 09 May 2018 05:48
- Written by Daily mail
Angelina Jolie is producing a biopic on Native American athlete Jim Thorpe.The Oscar winner will oversee a movie called Bright Path: The Jim Thorpe Story based on the life of the renowned Olympic champion according to Variety. Considered one of the greatest modern day athletes, Thorpe was a member of the Sac and Fox Nation and went on to will two Olympic golds in 1912. Thorpe also played 'Major League Baseball, professional football and eventually founded the organization that became the NFL.''I’m honored to be working on this project,' Jolie said. 'I have had the privilege of spending time with Bill Thorpe, and will be listening to and guided by the Tribes and the Thorpe family in the making of this film.' 'At its core, Bright Path is a powerful human rights story. It will help the nation understand our people and our struggle,' said clan leader of the Sac and Fox Nation, Robert Williamson.'My brother Richard and I are the only surviving children of Jim Thorpe,' Bill Thorpe said. 'Our father’s accomplishments in life are a great source of pride to us. 'In the more than six decades since Burt Lancaster’s Jim Thorpe: All American, our family has heard of dozens of attempts to bring this story to modern audiences, but we have never shared the vision of a movie until the authentic portrayal in ‘Bright Path: The Jim Thorpe Story.'Martin Sensmeier will executive produce and star as the world-renowned athlete.Sensmeier was last seen in Wind River and is a regular on HBO's West World.He also starred in The Magnificent Seven with Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt and Ethan Hawke. Up next, Jolie is producing and starring in Disney's Malificent 2.
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