Maleficent (film)

On May 12, 2009, it was revealed that Brad Bird was developing a live-action motion picture based on Sleeping Beauty, retold from the point of view of Maleficent with Angelina Jolie starring as Maleficent.[8] In January 2010, it was rumored that Tim Burton was to direct the film.[9] Reports surfaced online in May 2011 stating that Burton had left the project to focus on his other upcoming projects; Disney began to look for a replacement director, with David Yates being cited as a potential candidate due to his experience with the fantasy genre, having directed the final four Harry Potter films.[10][11] Linda Woolverton, who previously collaborated with Tim Burton on Alice in Wonderland, is writing the script for the movie.[12][not in citation given] Angelina Jolie said in an interview that she is definitely interested in the role.[13] Don Hahn, a producer of the movie, confirmed that Disney is developing a film about Maleficent and that it is in active development.[14] On January 6th 2012 Disney announced that Robert Stromberg the production designer for Avatar and Alice in Wonderland will direct the film.[15]