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Maleficent movie props and Princess Aurora's cottage bedroom set on display...

Friday, June 13, 2014

In Disney's live-action Maleficent starring Angelina Jolie in the titular role, the story of Sleeping Beauty is retold from the perspective of the iconic fairytale villain. Here is a selection of authentic screen-used props from the fantasy film, including 'Princess Aurora's' cottage bedroom set, on display at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood on June 3, 2014.
Original film props featured in Disney's Maleficent
Princess Aurora cottage bedroom set Maleficent
Princess Aurora Maleficent cottage bedroom set
Princess Aurora Maleficent cottage bedroom movie props
Maleficent spinning wheel movie prop
Maleficent Medieval weapon props
This bedroom set is from the cottage where the baby Aurora is sent with the three pixies, 'Knotgrass', 'Thistlewit' and 'Flittle', in disguise to hide from Maleficent and her curse and here she grows into a teenager watched over by her 'Fairy Godmother', Maleficent.

Meanwhile that is the spinning wheel with the spindle on which she pricks her finger which sends the Princess into her death-like sleep before her sixteenth birthday.

Maleficent movie poster
Maleficent movie poster
In this origin story we learn that humans are the aggressors, like 'King Henry', who attacks The Moors, the land of the magical creatures and home of Maleficent.

King Henry's sceptre prop from Maleficent
Maleficent King Henry sceptre movie prop
King Henry sceptre prop Maleficent
Maleficent King Henry sceptre film prop
King Henry is played by Kenneth Cranham and this is the Royal Sceptre he sports in the movie.

if you like this, be sure to check out King Stefan's suit of armour from Maleficent on display, who inherits the throne from King Henry when his greed and ambition cause him to betray his childhood friend.

King's army weapon props from Maleficent
Maleficent Kings shield movie prop
Maleficent Kings shield weapon props
Maleficent weapon props
The fantastic exhibit at the El Capitan Theatre also included other Medieval-style weapons used by the King's army, plus simple toys played with by a young Princess Aurora.

Be sure to also check out original costumes worn by Elle Fanning as Princess Aurora and more props from the movie.

Young Princess Aurora's toy props from Maleficent
Young Princess Aurora toy props Maleficent
Maleficent toy house film prop
Maleficent Princess Aurora doll props
One of my favourite props on display from the movie was this red sculpture of a castle from the Royal banquet, which is pretty cool to see up close, and makes you realize how much detail goes into creating this illusion of an imaginary world on the big screen.

Royal banquet movie props from Maleficent
Maleficent royal banquet movie props
Maleficent Royal banquet castle ice sculpture prop
Maleficent banquet castle ice sculpture prop
If you're a fan of the enchanted movie, you may also want to take a closer look at Angelina Jolie's iconic Maleficent movie costume on display.

And if your daughter wants a magical bedroom like Princess Aurora, hopefully these photos above with help provide some guidance and inspiration.

Buy the movie soundtrack: Maleficent

Princess Aurora's coronation gown from Disney's Maleficent on display...

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

In Disney's 2014 live-action fantasy tale Maleficent, not only do we learn the secret origin of the iconic fairy, but we also learn more about her connection to the legendary Sleeping Beauty, 'Princess Aurora', played in the movie by Elle Fanning.
Original Princess Aurora costume and props from Maleficent
Princess Aurora coronation costume Maleficent
Princess Aurora costume Maleficent film props
Elle Fanning Princess Aurora coronation gown Maleficent
This Princess Aurora coronation costume designed by Anna B. Sheppard and these original props featured in the movie were photographed on display as part of a special exhibit at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood on June 3, 2014.

Be sure to check out these other Maleficent, Princess Aurora and King Stefan costumes from the movie also temporarily on display in L.A.

Maleficent movie billboard
Giant Maleficent movie billboard Sunset Strip
The teenage Princess wears this coronation outfit, which you can see is influenced by nature, at the end of the movie when she is crowned ruler of both the human kingdom and the magical Moors lands, unifying the two realms in peace.

Princess Aurora's coronation costume 
worn by Elle Fanning in Maleficent
Maleficent Princess Aurora coronation crown
Princess Aurora Maleficent coronation gown
Princess Aurora Maleficent movie costume
Princess Aurora coronation costume Maleficent
Princess Aurora coronation costume shoes Maleficent
Maleficent Princess Aurora coronation shoes
If you like this Medieval fantasy coronation gown, be sure to also take a look at Kristen Stewart's coronation costume from Snow White & The Huntsman.

Also included in the special exhibit were props like Aurora's baby crib, rocking horse and nursery music box from her castle bedroom.

Original movie props from Princess Aurora's castle nursery bedroom
Princess Aurora costume castle bedroom set Maleficent
Princess Aurora Maleficent movie props
Princess Aurora nursery music box Maleficent movie prop
Maleficent Princess Aurora crib movie prop
If you like these, be sure to stay tuned in the days to come for a look at Princess Aurora's cottage bedroom set and even more authentic screen-used props from the Disney movie.

Go further behind-the-scenes with this book: Once Upon a Dream: From Perrault's Sleeping Beauty to Disney's Maleficent (Disney Editions Deluxe (Film))

Maleficent's King Stefan suit of armor worn by Sharlto Copley...

Thursday, June 5, 2014

In Disney's Maleficent the real villains seem to be men and their greed and ambition in the live-action movie, not the iconic (misunderstood) female Sleeping Beauty villain. Here's the fantastic suit of armour worn by Sharlto Copley as 'King Stefan', the father of 'Princess Aurora', in the fantasy movie's fatal showdown with the winged fairy.
Original costume and royal jewels worn by Sharlto Copley 
as King Stefan in Maleficent
Sharlto Copley Maleficent King Stefan armour costume
King Stefan armour Maleficent
Original King Stefan royal crown chain Maleficent
King Stefan suit of armour Maleficent
Disney Maleficent King Stefan suit of armour
Anna B. Sheppard was Costume Designer on the fairytale origin story of Maleficent and responsible for designing the South African actor's majestic suit of armour, which was photographed on display at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood on June 3, 2014.

If you like this royal battle armour, be sure to also check out more original movie costumes from Maleficent on display worn by the female stars, Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning.

Maleficent movie poster
Maleficent King Stefan movie poster
As a boy the orphan Stefan befriends a young Maleficent when he ventures into The Moors and also discovers that iron can cause harm to fairies.

Over time his ambition changes him and he betrays his former friend to become King, he also has his ironsmiths make this impressive suit of battle armour to protect him from Maleficent and her revenge.

King Stefan's suit of armour from Maleficent in more detail
Disney Maleficent King Stefan battle armour
King Stefan suit armor Maleficent
King Stefan helmet armour Maleficent
King Stefan Maleficent armour costume
King Stefan Maleficent armour helmet
Maleficent King Stefan battle armour detail
King Stefan Maleficent armour detail
King Stefan armour sword hilt Maleficent
Maleficent King Stefan battle armour detail
Maleficent King Stefan battle armour boots
Maleficent King Stefan battle armor
Sharlto Copley King Stefan Maleficent battle armour
If you're a fan of Medieval suits of armour be sure to also check out these Terry English designed armour costumes from 1981's Excalibur, Alice in Wonderland's White Knight armour and even Lady Sif's battle armour from Thor: The Dark World.

King Stefan's royal crown and chain costume props from Maleficent
King Stefan crown and chain Maleficent
King Stefan crown Maleficent
King Stefan royal crown chain Maleficent
Also on display as part of the fantastic exhibit of costumes and props from the movie were King Stefan's royal crown and chain worn by Sharlto Copley in Princess Aurora's Christening scene.

Stay tuned in the days to come for even more fabulous authentic film sets, props and outfits from this magical new Disney fantasy.

Maleficent movie billboard
Maleficent movie billboard
Go further behind-the-scenes with this book: Once Upon a Dream: From Perrault's Sleeping Beauty to Disney's Maleficent (Disney Editions Deluxe (Film))