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.
Joe's most recent title is Cinderella: A Tale of Narcissism and Self - Harm, a novella - length retelling
of the classic fairy tale in psychological terms.
If you enjoy the dark side of life or a maybe a more humorous view
of a classic fairy tale, then this is the book for you.
It's an altered version
of the classic fairy tale «Puss in Boots.»
This lively, playful retelling
of the classic fairy tale is set in Peru and incorporates Peruvian cultural elements.
Although it would still be a solid adaptation
of the classic fairy tale without any music, Menken and Ashman's soundtrack elevates the material to a whole other level, complete with big, theatrical musical numbers like «Be Our Guest» and «Gaston» that effortlessly drive the story and further develop the characters.
Like SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN before it, this is a retelling
of the classic fairy tale we are all aware of.
In Catherine Hardwicke's «Red Riding Hood,» the titular character
of the classic fairy tale is no longer referred to as an item of clothing: Her name is Valerie.
Who: Lily James, Richard Madden, Helena Bonham Carter and Cate Blanchett What: A live - action retelling
of the classic fairy tale about a servant step - daughter who wins the heart of a prince.
Lily James is playing Cinderella in Disney's live - action rendition
of the classic fairy tale, directed by Kenneth Branagh.
Léa Seydoux and Vincent Cassel are Beauty and the Beast (2014) in the lavish French version
of the classic fairy tale (PG - 13, French and English language versions).
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.
But none of the film's scenes or characters suggest an improvement on the 1950 animated film, or on many of the other, non-Disney adaptations
of this classic fairy tale.
«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.
There's been a massive influx
of classic fairy tale adaptations in Hollywood over the past few years.
Hollywood has been trying to get this massive ensemble
of classic fairy tale characters together in a film since the early»90s and Disney gave the big opportunity to Chicago director Rob Marshall, with Lapine adapting the story to script.
Ahead of its release next month Walt Disney Pictures has released a new clip for Kenneth Branagh's live action adaptation
of the classic fairy tale Cinderella which sees Cinderella meet her Prince Charming for the first time; check it out below after the official synopsis... The story of «Cinderella» follows the fortunes of young Ella -LSB-...]
Ahead of its release next month Walt Disney Pictures has debuted a new trailer for Kenneth Branagh's live action adaptation
of the classic fairy tale Cinderella.
Kenneth Branagh's adaptation
of the classic fairy tale also stars Lily James and Richard Madden.
I recently watched Tim Burton's recreation
of the classic fairy tale Alice in Wonderland and it had me all giddy, even more so than my kids which is why I am excited to share Tips to enjoy a... [Read More...]
Following 2009's «Bluebeard,» French filmmaker Catherine Breillat continues her unique and psychologically, erotically daring deconstruction
of classic fairy tales and the female condition.
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.
I am one of those naysayers who admire the witty inventiveness of Act One, and its reinterpretation
of classic fairy tales, and hate the downbeat deconstruction of those characters in Act Two.
Fans
of classic fairy tales will love this Disney adventure starring Meryl Streep, James Corden and Emily Blunt.
Between 1982 and 1987, Shelley Duvall produced 26 adaptations
of classic fairy tales for her playful HBO series.
We have always taken our cues from our authors — who respond to their readers and to the cultural climate — and have recently noticed a rise in submissions featuring modern retellings
of classic fairy tales.
The exhibition presents contemporary art work alongside a selection of key historical fairy tale books that provide re-interpretations
of the classic fairy tales for a 21st - century context, including Little Red Riding Hood, Hansel and Gretel and The Little Mermaid.
Artist Statement «castle in the clouds; adobe illustrator and photoshop elements; a castle is symbolic
of classic fairy tales» - Margo AlexanderI have a BA in Liberal Arts from FIU (Florida...
Description: Animations
of classic fairy tales with words highlighted as they're read to help teach kids to read.
Saying «OK Google» can now summon 50 new experiences including an audio reading
of classic fairy tales, help with homework and new voice - controlled Disney - themed games.
Find dark fairy tale origin stories, frightening retellings
of classic fairy tales, profiles of fiendish fairy creatures that may lurk in your own backyard, and true stories of fairy encounters.
Not exact matches
On the surface, it's a remake
of the
classic «Cinderella»
fairy tale, but it's so much more than that.
This
fairy tale told through the comedic skill
of director Rob Reiner has become a
classic love story.
Whether it's a
fairy tale, a
classic yarn, a sporting success, a
tale of personal triumph or a fine romance, stories are part
of our DNA.
Whereas the
tales of Aslan are
classic fairy stories all shot through with the light
of the new life
of Christ, The Space Trilogy is the science fiction epic subjected to the same treatment.
Although White is absolutely right about the tendency
of today's animated films (Tangled included) to pander to the most annoying and depressing aspects
of popular culture even as they ignore or deny the richer, deeper culture from which most
classic fairy tales emerged, the animated features that Disney brought to the screen when Uncle Walt himself still oversaw the studio made a point
of drawing considerable aesthetic, emotional, and narrative power from specifically Christian aspects
of the culture that, even today, America shares with Europe.
Join Puppet Showplace for another fantastical season filled with
classic tales and stories
of wonder during our 7th Annual Fall
Fairy Tale Festival.
«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.
Timeless,
classic fairy -
tale titles appear on the spines
of embossed leather - bound books embellished with icons illustrative
of each story.
The old English font used for Beast's onscreen title suggests
classic Gothic /
fairy tales, specifically
of the Beauty and the... variety.
A political
fairy tale that exists somewhere between the reality
of contemporary France and the
classic cinema
of Jean - Pierre Melville and Marcel Carné, Le Havre is a charming, deadpan delight.
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.
Elsewhere, the
classic stories
of Cinderella (Anna Kendrick) and Red Riding Hood (Lilla Crawford)- among several other
fairy tale characters - play out just as you remember them, only this time we also get to see the consequences
of their actions.
Shrek is sort
of a parody to the
classic Disney films, and various
fairy -
tales.
Jupiter Ascending takes the
classic «Cinderella»
fairy tale and blows it up into a big, sci - fi space adventure about a girl named Jupiter Jones (Mila Kunis), who dreams
of a life better than the one she has.
Entertainment Weekly has revealed two images for The Nutcracker and the Four Realms, director Lasse Hallstrom's upcoming adaptation
of E.T.A. Hoffmann's
classic Christmas
tale The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, which gives us a first look at Mackenzie Foy as Clara and Keira Knightley as The Sugar Plum
Fairy; take a look below... The Nutcracker and -LSB-...]
Release: Friday, March 8, 2013 [Theater] Somewhere over the rainbow, a new director was buried up to his neck in notes, Munchkins (the kind from Dunkin Donuts, not the ones in the movie) and contemporary revisions to one
of the most
classic fairy tale stories
of all time.
Adapted from May Norton's
classic children's adventure The Borrowers, Arriety is a
Fairy Tale in the truest sense
of the term.
In The Hidden Fortress (Criterion, Blu - ray + DVD Combo, DVD), Akira Kurosawa melds western
fairy tale adventure with Japanese history for a pre-Samurai era
classic of a young princess and a determined General (the gruff ruthless, and often comically exasperated Toshiro Mifune) trying to escape from behind enemy lines with a fortune in royal gold.
While Disney's imminent ascent would come with a return to
classic European
fairy tales, it's easy to see similarities between Oliver's sense
of humor and the kind
of comedy housed in the Renaissance musicals.