Hey film fans,

Good news for fans of glittery shoes and Disney princesses. Good ol’ Cindy is coming back to our silver screens. And in full live action glory no less. Boasting an A-list cast ( Academy Award-winner Cate Blanchett and Oscar-nominee Helena Bonham Carter) and director (Kenneth Branagh), I reckon there is much we can look forward to.

Here’s the press release Flick Chick got from Disney.

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Burbank, Calif — Walt Disney Pictures announced today that principal photography has begun at Pinewood Studios in London, on “Cinderella,” Disney’s first-ever live action feature inspired by the classic fairy tale.

Directed by Academy Award-nominee Kenneth Branagh (Jack Ryan,Thor), the film stars Lily James (Downton Abbey, Wrath Of The Titans) in the title role, Richard Madden (Game Of Thrones, Birdsong) as the Prince, Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett (The Aviator, Elizabeth) as the infamous stepmother Lady Tremaine, and Academy Award-nominee Helena Bonham Carter (The King’s Speech, Alice in Wonderland) as the Fairy Godmother.

Holliday Grainger (Great Expectations, Anna Karenina) and Sophie McShera (Downton Abbey, Waterloo Road) play Ella’s stepsisters Anastasia and Drisella, respectively. Stellan Skarsgard (The Avengers, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo) and Nonso Anozie (Game of Thrones, The Grey) play the Arch Grand Duke and the Prince’s loyal friend, the Captain. Tony Award-winner Derek Jacobi portrays the King.

The timeless story of Cinderella dates back to 1697 when first created by Charles Perrault, although it truly came to life for millions all over the world in 1950 with Walt Disney’s celebrated animated feature.

Director Kenneth Branagh says: “It is impossible to think of Cinderella without thinking of Disney and the timeless images we’ve all grown up watching. And those classic moments are irresistible to a filmmaker. With Lily James we have found our perfect Cinderella. She combines knockout beauty with intelligence, wit, fun and physical grace. Her Prince is being played by Richard Madden, a young actor with incredible power and charisma. He is funny, smart and sexy and a great match for Cinderella.”

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It’ll be shot in England and scheduled for release on March 12, 2015. So what do you think, film fans? Will this Cinderella stand amongst the other Disney classics?

Altogether now: ”You can stand under my umbrella (Ella ella, ay ay ay), Under my umbrella (Ella ella, ay ay ay)”

XOXO

Your Flick Chick,

G