Get Ready To Go Through the Looking Glass
This week, principal photography begins on Alice In Wonderland: Through the Looking Glass, the sequel to Tim Burton’s 2010 live-action Alice In Wonderland. Johnny Depp reprises his role as the Mad Hatter, and Mia Wasikowska also returns as Alice. James Bobin (The Muppets and Muppets Most Wanted) is directing from a screenplay by Linda Woolverton (Maleficent, Alice In Wonderland, Beauty and the Beast). The cast also includes Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter, Sacha Baron Cohen, and Rhys Ifans. The film revisits Lewis Carroll’s beloved stories with an all-new tale that travels back to Underland—and back in Time. Alice In Wonderland: Through the Looking Glass is scheduled to open in theaters May 27, 2016.
Save the Date!
Be sure to mark these upcoming Disney events on your calendar:
| D23 and Walt Disney Archives Summer and Fall 2014 D23 Disney Fanniversary Celebration August 2 Walt Disney Studios and Archives Tour August 24 Mary Poppins 50th Anniversary Celebration September 13 From the Vaults: The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad September 27 D23 Member Night at Aladdin on Broadway November 8 Walt Disney Studios and Archives Tour November 11 The Hunchback of Notre Dame VIP Experience November 22-23 Destination D: Attraction Rewind at Disney’s Contemporary Resort in Walt Disney World Through January 4, 2015 Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives, presented by D23: The Official Disney Fan Club at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago August 14-16, 2015 D23 Expo 2015 returns to Anaheim, California Television August 15 How to Build a Better Boy premieres on Disney Channel (8 p.m. ET/PT) |
Parks June 7-August 9 (Saturdays) Harambe Nights at Disney’s Animal Kingdom August 23 Villains Unleashed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios September 1, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, and 28; and October 2, 3, 5, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30, and 31 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Parties at Magic Kingdom Park September 26, 30; October 3, 6, 8, 10, 14, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29, and 31 Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland Resort November 7, 10, 13, 14, 16, 20, 21, and 30; and December 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, and 19 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Parties at Magic Kingdom Park Studios October 10 Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day opens in theaters. November 7 Big Hero 6 opens December 25, 2014 Into the Woods opens in theaters March 13, 2015 Cinderella opens in theaters June 19, 2015 Inside Out opens in theaters (along with the short Lava) |
Take A First Look Into the Woods
Disney’s holiday offering, Into the Woods, opens in theaters December 25, 2014. Enjoy this first trailer for the film, which stars Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, James Corden, Anna Kendrick, and Chris Pine. Into the Woods is a humorous and heartfelt musical that follows the classic tales of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel—all tied together by an original story involving a baker and his wife, their wish to begin a family, and their interaction with the witch who has put a curse on them.
Extended Preview of Star Wars Rebels
Star Wars Rebels, set between Episodes III and IV of the Star Wars saga, will premiere in October 2014 with a one-hour special telecast on Disney Channel, and will be followed by a series on Disney XD channels around the world. Check out this special extended preview of the series and meet Ezra, the young boy who discovers that a mysterious group is attempting to steal cargo from the Empire. Intrigued, he tries to take it for himself – and ends up on the run from both Imperials and this small band of rebels.
First Photos of Once Upon a Time‘s Ice Queen
Some of your favorite characters from Frozen will be making their way to Storybrooke this season. Check out these first photos of Georgina Haig as Elsa and Scott Michael Foster as Kristoff. Season Four of Once Upon a Time premieres Sunday, September 28, at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.
Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection Mary Poppins Three-Disc Set Available August 26
One of the most celebrated and beloved soundtracks of all time is honored when Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection Mary Poppins is released on August 26, 2014. The collection features over 2 1/2 hours of content, including the original soundtrack, The Lost Chords—previously released demos and newly recorded versions, plus cast and filmmaker interviews and a collectible 20-page booklet. Also included are excerpts from the historic 1961 Mary Poppins story meetings with author P.L. Travers which were heard over the closing credits of Saving Mr. Banks. Grammy®-winning producer Randy Thornton contributed extensive liner notes, and the CD cover and 20-page booklet feature newly created artwork inspired by Mary Poppins from Walt Disney Animation Studios visual development artist Lorelay Bove. The third release from The Legacy Collection will celebrate the 55th Anniversary of Sleeping Beauty and will be available October 7, 2014.
Watch a Sneak Peek of Shakespeare in Love on the London Stage
Plagued by debt, tormented by writer’s block and in desperate need of a new hit, promising new playwright Will Shakespeare finds his muse in the form of passionate young noblewoman, Viola De Lesseps. Their forbidden love soon draws everyone, including Queen Elizabeth herself, into the drama and inspires Will to write the greatest love story of all time, Romeo and Juliet. This romantic comedy promises to transport audiences back to Shakespeare’s London, teeming with characters and all its vibrant colors, music, and life. Shakespeare in Love revels in the sheer joy of love itself. Shakespeare in Love is now playing at the Noël Coward Theatre in London.
Will You Take the Pixie Dust Challenge?
The world’s most beloved fairy is offering runners a new adventure during the Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend at Disneyland Resort in 2015. The inaugural Pixie Dust Challenge is designed for runners with a pinch of Tinker Bell’s own sense of adventure. Runners who complete the challenge of running both the Tinker Bell 10K and the Tinker Bell Half Marathon will receive a specially designed, fairy-themed medal. Registration for all events for the May 7–10 race weekend begins Tuesday, August 12 at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT at http://www.rundisney.com and is expected to sell out quickly.
Disney Drive-On with The Muppets Now On Disney Movies Anywhere
In celebration of the home entertainment release for Muppets Most Wanted, the cloud-based digital movie service Disney Movies Anywhere has announced the debut of a six-part, all-new original shorts series, Disney Drive-On with The Muppets. Two new episodes will release each Friday, and Disney Drive-On with The Muppets will feature everything you’ve come to love and expect from the Muppets, including special celebrity cameos. The series is exclusively available on Disney Movies Anywhere for a limited time only.
Jungle Book‘s Baloo Finds His Voice
Veteran actor Bill Murray is the latest actor to join the voice cast of Disney’s The Jungle Book as the voice of Baloo. The cast already includes Christopher Walken as King Louie, Giancarlo Esposito as Akela, Ben Kingsley as Bagheera, Lupita Nyong’o as Raksha, Idris Elba as Shere Khan, and Scarlett Johansson as Kaa. Ten-year-old Neel Sethi, who plays Mowgli, will be the only actor to appear on screen. The film will arrive in theaters October 9, 2015.
Mark Your Calendar for Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes
Disney Interactive has announced a release date for the highly anticipated Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes: September 23, 2014. The sequel introduces all-new super-powered Marvel Play Sets and characters that players can experience exclusively inside of the new version of the game. The popular Toy Box mode also returns with enhanced features where users can create their own adventures and share them online with friends. And, as a bonus, from now through September 22, players who pre-order the Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes Starter Pack will receive a Disney Infinity 2.0 Marvel figure from top retailers nationwide.
New From Disney Store: Deluxe Talking Doll Sets
This month, Disney Store introduced all-new Deluxe Talking Doll Sets featuring Aurora, Rapunzel, Tiana, Merida, and Ariel. Focused on bringing the storytelling to life, each doll sings a song or says an iconic phrase that she’s known for, and the doll also offers an interactive experience to further enhance the magic: Complete Rapunzel’s paining with cold water or watch Merida’s arrows stick to the target. The sets retail for $29.95 each and are available at Disney Store and DisneyStore.com.
