Once upon a time: 5 fairy tale films coming soon

'Mirror Mirror' is only the beginning – here are 5 more fairy tale movies coming soon.

3. 'Jack the Giant Killer'

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This take on the legend is set for release March 22, 2013, and stars "X-Men: First Class" actor Nicholas Hoult as Jack, who lives in a kingdom where peace has existed between humans and giants. But now he must climb a beanstalk into the giants' kingdom to search for a princess who's been kidnapped. Ian McShane appears in this fairytale adaptation, and Ewan McGregor plays a character named Elmont who is seen preparing for battle with the giants in the trailer, with Bill Nighy playing General Fallon.

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