Maleficent (Animated movie)

Maleficent (2009) was a planned computer-animated film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios, It was going to be produced by Brad Bird and Don Hahn until it got cancelled and was re-imagined as a Live-action film.

The development of the then-animated film lasted for months, until the decision of making a live-action film has been concieved. After the big change has been made, Tim Burton joined the project as the director, but later left the project and was replaced with Robert Stromberg.

Plot
Just like the final product, it was supposed to be a re-telling of the Sleeping Beauty, that focuses on the villain, Maleficent.

Why Was It Cancelled

 * 1) According to Don Hahn, it was difficult to make as they've had a lot of creative ideas that was considered too difficult, therefore the idea of the live-action approach was formed.
 * 2) Brad Bird was too busy with other animated projects like Toy Story 3, Cars 2 and Brave.

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Results

 * The animation concept was scrapped, and Disney has decided to realise the concept in the form of a live-action movie.
 * The final product was released in 2014, with Angelina Jolie as the titular character. The film, while did became a huge commercial succes and have also won an Academy Award, it have recieved mixed reviews from critics.
 * The film has gained a sequel, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, wich was released in 2019. It met with mixed reception, but became a commercial success and won an Academy Award.