The Inspiration Behind Maleficent
Maleficent is one of Disney’s most memorable villains. While the “Mistress of All Evil” is based on a variety of classic fairytale characters, her onscreen appearance was unlike any other evil female character before her.
The Inspiration Behind Maleficent
Speculation has been circulating since the 1959 release of the animated film Sleeping Beauty that the evil fairy was heavily influenced by an actress named Maila Nurmi. Nurmi was known for her revealing gowns and her glamorous gothic alter ego Vampira. Nurmi’s diary entries from 2014 revealed that she was indeed a model for the animated villain.
The Avengers Director Created Toy Story’s Rex
There was a time when Joss Whedon, the director of The Avengers and DC’s Justice League, wasn’t directing superhero blockbusters. At one point, the man behind Buffy the Vampire Slayer was one of the creative minds behind Pixar’s first big hit, Toy Story.
The Avengers Director Created Toy Story’s Rex
In fact, Whedon played a key role in the development of one of the film’s most memorable characters. The same person who directed Age of Ultron also created Rex the nervous dinosaur!