On May 30,Disney Studios` live-action Maleficent will be released.   Angelina Jolie plays the titular character, a beautiful but apparently evil witch who is the enemy of the Sleeping Beauty character.   Current trailers and publicity  indicate that the film will be a re-imagining of the SB fairy tale from Maleficent`s point of view.   Of course, M was preceded by quite a few other Disney witches, including the 1959 animated version of herself.  Here`s a look at some of these fashionable but black-hearted ladies.

1. Evil Queen- Snow White and the Seven Dwarves (1937).  Tall, brunette, and rocking  a gorgeous purple robe,  Snow …

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D23 Expo held a panel for The Princess and The Frog with the crew from the movie. The panel presented behind the scenes discussions, clips, and some live drawing demonstrations featuring characters in the film.

Before entering the panel, we had to go pass metal detectors and bag searches. This was worse than waiting in line at an upscale club in Vegas. Everybody had to check in all recording devices including cell phones, cameras, and camcorders. But luckily, I had my trusty paper and pen to take notes. Yeah, you remember those don’t ya?

Home on the Range was supposedly the …

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