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The Original Maleficent: Stunning Concept Sketches Of Classic Disney Villains

Before and after: early designs of Disney's infamous antagonists.

Christopher Smith

29 May 2014 at 11:30 am

This week Angelina Jolie will be casting a spell over audiences in 'Maleficent', Disney’s live action re-imagining of the 1959 classic 'Sleeping Beauty'. With the infamous antagonist being brought to life, we take a look back at the original concept art sketches for Maleficent along with some of Walt Disney’s most iconic villains.

Maleficent ('Sleeping Beauty')

Original concept art

Finished Version

Captian Hook ("Peter Pan")

Original concept art

Finished Version

Cruella De Vil ("101 Dalmatians

")

Original concept art

Finished Version

Yzma ("The Emperor’s New Groove")

Original Concept Art

Final Image

Stromboli ("Pinocchio")

Original Concept Art

Finished Version

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King John ("Robin Hood")

Original Concept Art

Finished Version

Shan Yu ("Mulan")

Original Concept Art

Finished Version

'Maleficent' is in cinemas nationwide, now.

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