The Disney Parks Blog has released three new amazing images in the Annie Leibovitz Disney Dream Portrait Series, begun around four years ago.
Olivia Wilde (Tron) is featured as the Wicked Queen from Snow White, and in the role as her Magic Mirror is Alec Baldwin. Wilde’s makeup is perfect as the Queen, and her expression truly captures the haughtiness of Disney’s earliest villain.
Next we see Penelope Cruz and Jeff Bridges (also recently seen in Tron) as Belle and the former Beast. The scenery in this image is gorgeous and very reminiscent of the balcony at the Beast’s castle in the animated film. The trademark yellow ballgown is also exquisite, though I would imagine someone wearing a dress that voluminous would weigh a bit more than this image would indicate. Fabric is heavy. Also, I’m not even sure if Bridges and Cruz were photographed at the same time. He doesn’t appear to really be looking at her.
The final image is of Queen Latifah as Ursula the Sea Witch from The Little Mermaid. This is such a dynamic image, with her tentacles moving in all different directions and the spray of the ocean against the rocks. The expression of glee on her face makes me wonder if she’s been casting spells on merpeople again. Naughty naughty Ursula.
You can also view some of the earlier portraits in the series on io9. I have always been rather fond of the Rachel Weisz as Snow White image, but you’ll also find Tinkerbell, Cinderella, Peter Pan, and spinning teacups.
