Cinderella

Release Date: Friday, March 13, 2015 Nationwide

Helena Bonham Carter, Nonso Anozie, Kenneth Branagh, Lily James, Cate Blanchett, Stellan Skarsgard, Simon Kinberg, Richard Madden, Chris Weitz, Derek Jacobi, Allison Shearmur, Sophie McShera, David Barron, Aline Brosh-McKenna

A live-action feature inspired by the classic fairy tale, Cinderella brings to life the timeless images from Disney's 1950 animated masterpiece as fully-realized characters in a visually dazzling spectacle for a whole new generation.

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A live-action feature inspired by the classic fairy tale, Cinderella brings to life the timeless images from Disney's 1950 animated masterpiece as fully-realized characters in a visually dazzling spectacle for a whole new generation.

Plot

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Plot
The story of "Cinderella" follows the fortunes of young Ella (Lily James) whose merchant father remarries following the death of her mother. Eager to support her loving father, Ella welcomes her new stepmother (Cate Blanchett) and her daughters Anastasia (Holliday Grainger) and Drisella (Sophie McShera) into the family home. But, when Ella's father 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 mistreat her. And then there is the dashing stranger she meets in the woods. Unaware that he is really a prince, not merely an apprentice at the Palace, Ella finally feels she has met a kindred soul. It appears 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 (Richard Madden). Alas, her stepmother forbids her to attend and callously rips apart her dress. But, as in all good fairy tales, help is at hand, and a kindly beggar woman (Helena Bonham-Carter) steps forward and -- armed with a pumpkin and a few mice -- changes Cinderella's life forever.
Cited as official plot version from disney.com
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Crew Behind the Film

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The film's director Kenneth Branagh last directed A Haunting in Venice and Death on the Nile. The film's writer Aline Brosh-McKenna last wrote Annie and We Bought a Zoo.

Producers
David Barron
Simon Kinberg
Allison Shearmur
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Additional Information

MPA Rating
PG Parental Guidance Suggested for mild thematic elements
Runtime
N/A
Tagline
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Also known as
Disney's Cinderella

Language
English

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Production Details

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Key Facts

  • Per Walt Disney Pictures press release (8/10/13): "Although Disney's Cinderella promises to be faithful to the original fairy tale, the filmmakers will elevate the story, the characters and the visuals to take audiences on a sweeping dramatic journey never seen before."
  • A live-action adaptation. The Cinderella project was first set up at Disney in May 2010 in the wake of the studio's success with Alice in Wonderland.

Production Updates

Completed

The film was tagged as Completed.

Post-Production

The film was tagged as Post-Production.

Production

The film was tagged as Production. Production on “Cinderella” will take place at Pinewood Studios and locations throughout England.

Pre-Production

The film was tagged as Pre-Production. A fall 2013 shoot in London is being planned.

Development

The film was tagged as Development. Director Mark Romanek (Never Let Me Go) has exited the project. Disney said, "We are committed to moving the project forward and have begun the search for a new director."

Development

The film was tagged as Development.

Announced

The film was tagged as Announced.

Release Dates

When was the film released?

Cinderella was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, March 13, 2015 . There were 8 other movies released on the same date, including Frozen Fever, The Lovers and Run All Night.



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Sun., Dec. 13, 2015

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