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Burton won't direct Jolie in 'Maleficent'

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Angelina Jolie arrives on the red carpet before the screening of the film "The Tree of Life" during the 64th annual Cannes International Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 16, 2011. UPI/David Silpa 
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Published: May 17, 2011 at 3:33 AM

LOS ANGELES, May 17 (UPI) -- Tim Burton will not direct Angelina Jolie as planned in Disney's "Maleficent," a movie about the witch from "Sleeping Beauty," The Hollywood Reporter said.

Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" collaborator Linda Woolverton, who also wrote the animated Disney musical movie "The Lion King," is penning the screenplay for "Maleficent."

One of the directors in contention to replace Burton is David Yates, who directed the past four "Harry Potter" movies, The Hollywood Reporter said.

No reason was given for Burton's departure from the project.

Topics: Angelina Jolie, The Hollywood Reporter, Tim Burton
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