#The story of Cinderella

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Cinderella TV & Specials

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Mary L Gow - The story of Cinderella.

[fawn-cottage]

The Story of Cinderella

[jewlwpet]

Recently watched the anime Cinderella Monogatari. It's mostly a faithful adaptation of the fairy tale (with some influence from Disney), but expanded, so a lot of things happen in it that are unique to the anime.

What I liked:

Cinderella and the prince met long before the ball, without her knowing that he was the prince. As a result, their falling in love feels more natural and believable than usual, as it's based on an established friendship. This is the main thing that the anime has going for it.

There's some nice lore like the story of how Cinderella's mother and her fairy godmother first met. Related, it's nice to see the fairy godmother helping her all along in subtle ways, just making her life a little bit easier.

What I didn't like:

There's a villain invented for the anime who has a pointy beard and a non-European name (I think it can be Arabic or Urdu). Either way, it feels racist. I will note that the king (the prince's father) has brown skin, so the villain is not necessarily the only major character of color in the anime... but he is the only character with a non-European name. There's another villain (in just one of the last few episodes) who has thin, slanted eyes, like many Asians have (...including most Japanese people); he's the only character drawn like this.

Much less important but it's a little annoying to me that there's no reference to Cinderella being a mean nickname her stepmother and stepsisters gave her. Instead, it's portrayed as being her actual name.

Also not as important but some of the storylines aren't particularly believable, like when Zalal (the villain I mentioned) gets Cinderella and her stepsisters to act as servants in hope of getting information out of them... he says it's because they live near the palace, but it would make far more sense for him to choose girls from a poor family.

[didanagy]

EVER AFTER: A CINDERELLA STORY (1998)

dir. andy tennant

[laurens-german]

I kneel before you not as a prince, but as a man in love. But I would feel like a king if you— Danielle de Barbarac, would be my wife.

EVER AFTER: A CINDERELLA STORY 1998, dir andy tennant

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A CINDERELLA STORY (2004) dir. Mark Rosman

[ladiesofcinema]

Drew Barrymore's "Just Breathe" look in Ever After: A Cinderella Story (1998)

costume design by Jenny Beavan

[professorcalculusstanaccount]

"He's behind you!"

This festive season, Archibald Haddock has partnered with Narwhal Theatre to bring over a beloved British holiday tradition - the pantomime! Expect ridiculous antics, magic, high camp and of course, live musical numbers. This year, Cinderella, played by Martine Vanderzande, will be rushing off to the hottest event of the decade - the Royal Ball! The Fairy Godmother shall be played by the stunning Bianca Castafiore. Book your tickets now, and hurry before the strike of midnight!

After returning from a disastrous stay in China, Tintin wonders if he has finally bitten off more than he can chew. In an effort to save a struggling theatre, Haddock and Ramo Nash have produced a panto of Cinderella to raise funds. Tintin accepts the offer to be stage manager, hoping that staying busy during the holiday would keep his mind off the heartbreak from Chang's family drama back in Shanghai.

Not only has he underestimated how difficult stage management is, he has to deal with friction between the cast members, his own relationship issues with Chang, and a mounting pile of violent threats from far right groups who are deeply offended with the production...

The show must go on!

Haddock wrote the script, and Ramo Nash is overseeing set, prop and costume designs. Casting Chang as Prince Charming and Martine as Cinderella was an easy choice for Haddock - as Chang and Martine used to go dancing all the time, they've become excellent dance partners. Martine could also really do with the extra income, as the museum is closed for a part of the holiday.

Filling the other roles was more challenging. Haddock reluctantly casts Castafiore as he hopes her star power will draw crowds. Nobody auditioned for the role of the evil stepmother, other than irritating insurance salesman Jolyon Wagg. Surprisingly to Haddock, Wagg is a powerful presence on stage, being very capable of camping it up for the audience. Ignorant to Haddock's seething hatred of him, Wagg wants to do this to entertain his large family!

After receiving death threats from local fascists, the actors playing the ugly stepsisters drop out, fearing for their own safety. The Thompsons are sent in to monitor the situation, deciding the best course of action is to play a part in the pantomime themselves.

Calculus and a couple of trainees are brought on as stage technicians, joining Tintin backstage. Tintin finds it difficult watching Chang dance with Martine, as it constantly reminds him of how his relationship with Chang must remain secret.

also yes, this poster is a reference to the poster for Tintin and the Blue Oranges

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A CINDERELLA STORY (2004) dir. Mark Rosman

[jamiextartt]

FILMS IN 2025: 02. Ever After: A Cinderella Story (1998)

[keirahknightley]

Costume appreciation series: Ever After: A Cinderella Story (1998) dir Andy Tennant

Costume Design by Jenny Beavan

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[fiasco95]

Regulus, Barty and Evan walking by, the couple sneering and glaring at the other two Marauders while Regulus doesn’t spare them a single glance.

James: Well if it isn’t Regulus Black and his ladies-in-waiting!

James: Regulus wants me so bad.

Peter: You’ve never even talked to him before!

James: Oh, I’ve talked to him, okay?

Peter:

James: …in my mind.

James: And let me tell you, in my mind….he wants me so bad.