Sentences with phrase «by classic fairy tales»

Inspired by classic fairy tales the world of Dragon Fin soup does not try to retell existing stories but is rather set in a brave new world of twisted adventures, magic and mysteries.

This six - volume anthology series filled with Fairy Tales for Adults, features short stories and poetry by contemporary writers inspired by classic fairy tales.

Lily James is Cinderella in Disney's live - action feature inspired by the classic fairy tale, «Cinderella.»

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or Chicka Chicka Boom Boom (both by Bill Martin, Jr.) are also perfect for prenatal reading, as well as classic repetitive nursery rhymes and fairy tales.

«Evil Queen» by Nathaniel Gold In the classic Scandinavian folktale «The Twelve Wild Ducks,» also known as «The Twelve Brothers» in Grimms» Fairy Tales, a wicked old Queen is jealous of her daughter - in - law's beauty.

Iconic F / W 1998 Tom Ford for Gucci Fairy Tale Dress A classic evening choice that will never let you down, this Gucci dress by Tom Ford is a wardrobe staple.

Into the Woods is a modern twist on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales in a musical format that follows the classic tales of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel - all tied together by an original story involving a baker and his wife, their wish to begin a family and their interaction with the witch who has put a curse on them.

«Cinderella,» a live - action retelling of the classic fairy tale with Lily James in the title role, took in $ 68.9 million at North American theaters over the weekend, a result on par with the initial sum generated by Disney's smash hit «Maleficent» last year.

The Hollywood Reporter says, «Into the Woods is a mashup of classic fairy tales that revolves around a childless Baker and his wife, who attempt to lift a family curse by journeying into the woods to confront the Witch that put the spell on them.

The result feels at once classic and modern, with its creaky fairy - tale narrative transplanted to New Orleans and buoyed up by Randy Newman's memorable oompah soundtrack and some lively voice casting.

Sure, the Brothers Grimm fairy tale existed long before Walt Disney made the classic animated Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, but this movie only exists as a crass way for Hollywood to make money by updating a known story into a generic medieval setting with tons of meaningless action.

A classic fairy tale, with swordplay, giants, an evil prince, a beautiful princess, and yes, some kissing (as read by a kindly grandfather).

The classic fairy tale characters have been played by:

Penned by the scribe behind the «Into the Woods» musical, James Lapine, the film version hones in on a baker and his wife (James Corden and Emily Blunt) and chronicles their journey through the woods during which they encounter a number of classic fairy tale characters including Johnny Depp as The Wolf, Daniel Huttlestone as Jack, Mackenzie Mauzy as Rapunzel and more.

Lily James is playing Cinderella in Disney's live - action rendition of the classic fairy tale, directed by Kenneth Branagh.

Summary Capsule: A classic fairy tale gets suited up in black leather and a bloody good time is had by all.

The Little Mermaid, the live - action film inspired by the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale more than the Disney animated classic, has set an August 17 release date exclusively at more than 200 AMC Theatres nationwide.

Tangled (PG for brief violence) Animated adventure, based on the classic Grimm Brothers» fairy tale Rapunzel, about an extraordinarily long - haired Princess (Mandy Moore), imprisoned all of her life in a 70 foot - high tower by an evil witch (Donna Murphy), who finally escapes with the help of a handsome bandit (Zachary Levi).

Detroit educators introduced simplified versions of «classic myths and fairy tales»... Suggested reading for first grade included several of Aesop's fables; the stories of Cinderella, Red Riding Hood and Sleeping Beauty; some of Joel Chandler Harris's Uncle Remus tales; brief biographies of Columbus, Washington, and Lincoln;... poems by... Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

It covers the following National Curriculum learning objectives: - develop pleasure in reading, motivation to read, vocabulary and understanding by: listening to, discussing and expressing views about a wide range of contemporary and classic poetry, stories and non-fiction at a level beyond that at which they can read independently - becoming increasingly familiar with and retelling a wider range of stories, fairy stories and traditional tales - drawing on what they already know or on background information and vocabulary provided by the teacher - making inferences on the basis of what is being said and done - answering and asking questions - predicting what might happen on the basis of what has been read so far - using dictionaries to check the meaning of words that they have read - checking that the text makes sense to them, discussing their understanding, and explaining the meaning of words in context

This is the classic fairy tale of a vengeful fairy who punishes the King and Queen for not inviting her to their daughter's christening by cursing the girl to die on her 16th birthday.

Grounded by Megan Morrison The classic Rapunzel fairy tale takes off in a fun, imaginative direction, as our naive heroine discovers her safe little world in the tower may not be all it seems.

West of Noreaso By Michael Poeltl Sure to become a modern classic, this fairy tale is perfect for kids who love Halloween and superstition.

The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden Evil stepmothers and fairy tales are a classic combo.

Though the two books approach the modernization of fairy tales differently, readers of both will arrive at the same conclusion: The crises faced by a character in a classic fable are not always meant to be left behind in childhood.

Tinder is an exquisitely written new novel inspired by the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, THE TINDERBOX.

The XIX century building has 5 uniquely decorated guest rooms inspired by classic fairy - tale themes, designed by the fashion designer Stella Cadente.

Developed by GriN Multimedia for the PC and soon to be released on the PlayStation 4, Woolfe — The Red Hood Diaries is a modern reimagining of Little Red Riding Hood that is quite a dark and twisted story of this classic fairy tale.

The catalogue features a text by historian and curator Norman Rosenthal, as well as a reprint of the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale The Young Giant, which Rosenthal specifically chose to further expand his analysis of the relationship between fairy tales and Rauch's work.

The book also includes a reprint of the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale The Young Giant, specifically chosen by Rosenthal to further expand his analysis.

Now new buzz is being generated around Frank's art, and with good reason: The Drawing Center has recently tapped her for a 2015 solo show of drawings based on classic fairy tales, which will be accompanied by a lavish book containing over 100 works from the series and essays by such figures as art historian Linda Nochlin and celebrated director Julie Taymor.