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Angelina Jolie presents an award during the 84th Academy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012

Angelina Jolie presents an award during the 84th Academy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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Jolie's wicked turn in 'Maleficent' gets 2014 date

A live-action twist on 'Sleeping Beauty'

Updated: Tuesday, 10 Apr 2012, 7:38 AM EDT
Published : Tuesday, 10 Apr 2012, 7:38 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Angelina Jolie is turning wicked as one of Disney's most-famous villains in "Maleficent," a live-action twist on "Sleeping Beauty" that's set for release just under two years from now.

Walt Disney Studios announced Monday that "Maleficent" is due in theaters on March 14, 2014.

The film will spell out the back story of the evil enchantress in Disney's animated classic "Sleeping Beauty."

Production designer Robert Stromberg, a two-time Academy Award winner for "Avatar" and "Alice in Wonderland," is set to direct.

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