Disney has just sent through the home entertainment details and planned bonus materials for the upcoming big-budget sequel Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. A release date has been set for the 10th of February on download, and the 17th for the physical formats.
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.
The special 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
o The Queen Comforts Aurora – Queen Ingrith takes advantage of Aurora’s fragile state to gain her
confidence and accelerate the wedding plans.
o Philip and Aurora Dance – Aurora struggles to gain Queen Ingrith’s approval when she realizes
how she is viewed among aristocracy. - Featurettes
o Origins of the Fey – Angelina Jolie discusses Maleficent’s lore, her newly discovered origins, and the diversity of the cast who portray the Fey.
o 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.
o If You Had Wings – Get a glimpse of the elaborate visual effects that allow the Fey to take to the skies.
o “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
More as it comes in.
