Advanced Graphics Lifesize cardboard cut-out of Fairy Godmother (Helena Bonham Carter ) Ella hasn t had the best of luck after suffering the tragic death of her mother then shortly after the remarriage and sudden death of her father Ella finds herself at the mercy of a jealous and cruel new family. Even after being demoted to nothing more than a servant girl spitefully renamed Cinderella she never loses hope. It appears that her luck may be changing when the Palace announces an open invitation for all maidens to attend a ball and she cannot wait to attend.