Angelina Jolie Revels in 'Wicked Sense of Fun' of Her 'Maleficent

The worlds of darkness and light merge to create a brand new Disney fantasyscape in "Maleficent," a new spin on the classic fairy tale that puts the "Sleeping Beauty" villainess front and center.

"This film gives us the opportunity to find out the history of Maleficent and where she came from," says director Robert Stromberg in this behind-the-scenes featurette. He's referring to the evil fairy who inspired many childhood nightmares, one of the most terrifying antagonists in Disney's animated filmography.
And she has a great time providing those nightmares.
Photos: 'Maleficent' World Press Tour]
Maleficent has a wicked sense of fun," says Angelina Jolie, who plays the live-action version of the classic villainess. "She enjoys being evil and she revels in it."
Maleficent is a fairy, though, which means there's a touch of class and style when it comes to her magic — and her backyard.

"The world of Maleficent is very, very dark but at the same time very elegant and beautiful," says Jolie, with new footage revealing her hauntingly gorgeous night-time realm. Maleficent also shows the range of her powers, from tossing knights in armor through the air to delicately casting a spell putting young Princess Aurora (Elle Fanning) to sleep.