Angelina Jolie in the upcoming fantasy film 'Come Away'. Relativity Media/Youtube
Angelina Jolie in the upcoming fantasy film 'Come Away'. Relativity Media/Youtube
Angelina Jolie in the upcoming fantasy film 'Come Away'. Relativity Media/Youtube
Angelina Jolie in the upcoming fantasy film 'Come Away'. Relativity Media/Youtube

Angelina Jolie's 'Come Away' is an origin story of two of the most iconic fairy tale characters


Samia Badih
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Come Away, a new fantasy film starring Angelina Jolie and David Oyelowo (Selma), has released its first trailer.

Directed by Academy-award winner Brenda Chapman (Brave) and written by Marissa Kate Goodill, the film is set in a time before Peter was in Neverland and Alice was in Wonderland.

Portrayed as adventurous siblings, it's an origin fairy tale story that brings two of the most beloved children characters in literature together in one story.

Jolie and Oyelowo play parents Rose and Jack to children Peter (Jordan Nash) and Alice (Kiera Chansa) who have wild imaginations. However, after the family is struck by tragedy and financial burdens, the two children escape their reality into a fantasy world, only to be forced to come together to find a way to save their family.

Come Away is set to be released in US cinemas and on demand on November 13, almost 11 months after the epic fairy tale adventure had its world premiere at Sundance Film Festival in January this year. International release dates are yet to be announced.

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Known as The Lady of Arabic Song, Umm Kulthum performed in Abu Dhabi on November 28, 1971, as part of celebrations for the fifth anniversary of the accession of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan as Ruler of Abu Dhabi. A concert hall was constructed for the event on land that is now Al Nahyan Stadium, behind Al Wahda Mall. The audience were treated to many of Kulthum's most well-known songs as part of the sold-out show, including Aghadan Alqak and Enta Omri.

 
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