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FIRST LOOK: ‘The Little Mermaid’ Vinylmation Series

With The Little Mermaid 3D Diamond Edition coming to Blu-ray later this year, the spotlight will be shifting to Ariel this holiday season, much like it had for Cinderella last year. We will soon have plenty more news on this holiday’s offerings when Disney Consumer Products invites us to a sneak peek later this month, but for now here’s a sneak peek at just one of the many exciting items to come: The Little Mermaid Vinylmation series.

A full set of twelve, packed in blind boxes, you can see the entire series minus the chaser here. Included are Ariel, Prince Eric, Sebastian, Flounder, Max, Scuttle, King Triton, Ursula, Grut, Grimsby and Carlotta. While several of these characters have been released before individually as part of other series, here they are united with each other through several common elements, such as the ‘under the sea’ characters which feature some seaweed/sludge at their ~~feet~~ fins.

No word on who the chaser may be, but it’s painfully obvious that Flotsam and Jetsam are missing, though we’ll be mighty miffed if it’s not Vanessa.

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New Disney Arrivals at Hot Topic for June 13, 2013 (27 Items)

New Hot Topic arrivals for June 13, 2013 Below is a list of new items now available for purchase at Hot Topic. Clicking on a product’s image or description will launch the product’s page on Hot Topic in another window. Note that this list is generated and posted automatically. Stitch Kingdom should not be held responsible for any inaccuracies, misinformation or item availability. Disclosure: This post includes specially formatted links which allow the site to receive a small percentage of purchases made through them. Using these links does not affect your shopping experience in any way, but it does help the site. Even if you don’t purchase anything, even just sharing products you like through Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest using the icons below them will help the site.

	Marvel Universe Captain America Trucker Hat – $10.15 Black and white trucker hat with Captain America shield logo.; One size fits most; 100% polyester; Imported share this item
	Star Wars Darth Vader Throat Hugs T-Shirt – $24.50 Dark grey T-shirt with Darth Vader offering free throat hugs.; 100% cotton; Wash cold; dry low; Imported; Listed in men’s sizes share this item
	Disney The Lone Ranger Tonto Face T-Shirt – $15.75 Black T-shirt with large Tonto face design.; 100% cotton; Wash warm; dry low; Imported; Listed in men’s sizes share this item
	Disney The Lone Ranger Tonto Face T-Shirt – $14.35 Black T-shirt with large Tonto face design.; 100% cotton; Wash warm; dry low; Imported; Listed in men’s sizes share this item
	Disney The Lion King Trio Girls Tank Top – $24.50 Tank top with an image of Simba, Pumbaa and Timon. Hakuna Matata!; 100% polyester; Wash cold; dry low; Imported; Listed in junior sizes share this item
	Disney The Lion King Trio Girls Tank Top – $20.50 Tank top with an image of Simba, Pumbaa and Timon. Hakuna Matata!; 100% polyester; Wash cold; dry low; Imported; Listed in junior sizes share this item
	Disney Keep Calm Dream Big Girls T-Shirt – $17.15 Fitted red tee from Disney that reads “Keep Calm And Dream Big” with a Minnie Mouse icon.; 100% cotton; Wash cold; dry low; Imported; Listed in junior sizes share this item
	Disney Keep Calm Dream Big Girls T-Shirt – $18.55 Fitted red tee from Disney that reads “Keep Calm And Dream Big” with a Minnie Mouse icon.; 100% cotton; Wash cold; dry low; Imported; Listed in junior sizes share this item
	Disney The Little Mermaid Pin-Up Sticker – $2.09 Die-cut sticker of Ariel as a vintage nautical tattoo pin-up.; 4″ x 2 1/2″; Made in USA share this item
	Disney The Little Mermaid Ariel Friends No-Show Socks 5 Pair – $10.15 Five pairs of no-show socks with Ariel and friends designs.; 97% polyester; 3% spandex; Wash warm; dry low; Imported share this item

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PHOTOS: ‘Lone Ranger’ Statue Tour Sweepstakes, Free Local Screenings

Lone Ranger Statue Tour - Union Square, NYC

If New Yorkers felt a little safer today, it wasn’t without good reason. Atop one of the many buildings encasing popular Union Square stood Tonto with his kimosabe, the Lone Ranger. The life-size likenesses of The Lone Ranger stars Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer on horseback were part of a nationwide contest from Delta Vacations for a vacation to New Mexico. Moviegoers are encouraged to tweet or instagram photos of the statues along with the hashtag #LRRideForJustice for a bonus entry to the sweepstakes. Currently the statues are in New York City, visible from Union Square north, but they will be appearing at other locations nationally including Atlanta, GA, Orlando, FL, Miami, FL, St. Louis, MO, New Orleans, LA, Denver, CO, Salt Lake City, UT, San Francisco, CA, Burbank, CA and Hollywood, CA. A map is available at the official Ride for Justice micro-site as well as clues tweeted by the official @LoneRanger Twitter account.

Below are a few photos from their appearance in New York City today:

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In addition, free fan screenings are being offered nationwide in cities such as Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Oklahoma City, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Antonio and San Francisco, while supplies last. For more information and to register for a free screening, see the offering on SeeItFirst.

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CONFIRMED: ‘Muppets on Broadway’ in Disney Theatrical’s Sights

Nearly a year ago, we speculated that Disney Theatrical may have been working on creating a staged production involving the Muppets. Fast forward to last month (via today) and Variety is reporting that Disney Theatrical has in fact taken steps towards making it a reality.

According to the article, a fifteen minute segment was produced last month at the New Amsterdam Theatre, the future home of ‘Aladdin’ — another story we helped to break.

The article quotes Disney Theatrical head Thomas Schumacher as acknowledging the move, qualifying it was effectively a proof of concept to see if something more substantial would be feasible. It goes on to quote Schumacher as being ‘intrigued’ by the potential of bringing the Muppets to the stage.

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E3: ‘Kingdom Hearts 3′ Announced for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 (Game Details, Pre-Order)

Disney Interactive and Square Enix today announced that is developing ‘Kingdom Hearts III,’ the next chapter in the celebrated KINGDOM HEARTS franchise that marked its ten-year anniversary in March 2012.

‘Kingdom Hearts III’ features a mature Sora as the main protagonist who sets forth on an adventure with Mickey, Donald and Goofy through new and legendary Disney worlds. ’Kingdom Hearts III’ will make full use of next generation console technologies to showcase a stunning universe packed full of worlds based on Disney properties.

Believing light and darkness must remain in balance, Master Xehanort seeks to spark war against the ‘tyranny of light’ to restore equilibrium. In an effort to undermine Xehanort’s plot, Sora, Donald and Goofy search for seven guardians of light and the ‘Key to Return Hearts,’ while King Mickey and Riku search for previous Keyblade wielders.

Amazon.com has begun listing ‘Kingdom Hearts III’ for pre-order for the PlayStation 4 platform (the PS4 console is also available for pre-order).

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New Disney Arrivals at Hot Topic for June 11, 2013 (4 Items)

New Hot Topic arrivals for June 11, 2013 Below is a list of new items now available for purchase at Hot Topic. Clicking on a product’s image or description will launch the product’s page on Hot Topic in another window. Note that this list is generated and posted automatically. Stitch Kingdom should not be held responsible for any inaccuracies, misinformation or item availability. Disclosure: This post includes specially formatted links which allow the site to receive a small percentage of purchases made through them. Using these links does not affect your shopping experience in any way, but it does help the site. Even if you don’t purchase anything, even just sharing products you like through Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest using the icons below them will help the site.

	Disney The Lone Ranger Tonto Girls Tank Top – $24.50 Black racer back tank top with oversized image of Tonto from; The Lone Ranger; .; 100% cotton; Wash cold; dry low; Imported; Listed in junior sizes share this item
	Disney The Lone Ranger Tonto Girls Tank Top – $22.50 Black racer back tank top with oversized image of Tonto from; The Lone Ranger; .; 100% cotton; Wash cold; dry low; Imported; Listed in junior sizes share this item
	Disney The Lone Ranger Tonto Girls Tank Top – $20.50 Black racer back tank top with oversized image of Tonto from; The Lone Ranger; .; 100% cotton; Wash cold; dry low; Imported; Listed in junior sizes share this item
	Disney The Little Mermaid Sunset Pin – $1.99 This pin features a stylized drawing of Ariel watching the night sky.; 1 1/4″ diameter; Made in USA; Product Notice share this item

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D23 Expo: Disney Theatrical to Provide Star-Studded History of Disney Theater with ‘Broadway and Beyond’

D23: The Official Disney Fan Club is thrilled to announce a special theatrical performance, Broadway and Beyond. Thomas Schumacher, president and producer, Disney Theatrical Productions will host a musical journey into Disney’s history on Broadway and beyond at the D23 Expo: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. The performance features an all-star line-up, including Heidi Blickenstaff (‘The Little Mermaid’), Ashley Brown (‘Mary Poppins’ and ‘Beauty and the Beast’), Merle Dandridge (‘Tarzan’ and ‘Aida’), Josh Strickland (‘Tarzan®’) and Alton Fitzgerald White (‘The Lion King’), who sing beloved songs from the award-winning musicals they starred in as well as classic tunes from the Disney on Broadway catalogue.

The one night only performance will take place on Friday, August 9, 2013 at 6:30pm on Stage 23 inside the Anaheim Convention Center.

Disney Theatrical Productions, a division of The Walt Disney Studios, was formed in 1994 and operates under the direction of Thomas Schumacher. Worldwide, its eight Broadway titles have been seen by over 124 million theatergoers, grossed over $8.9 billion and have cumulatively run a staggering 195 years. With 15 productions currently produced or licensed, a Disney musical is being performed professionally somewhere on the planet virtually every hour of the day.

The company’s inaugural production, Beauty and the Beast, opened in 1994. It played a remarkable 13 year run on Broadway and has been produced in 28 countries worldwide. In November 1997, Disney opened The Lion King, which received six 1998 Tony® Awards including Best Musical and is now the highest grossing show in Broadway history. The show continues in its 16th smash year, having welcomed over 68 million visitors worldwide. The Lion King can also currently be seen on tour across North America, the U.K., and Japan, and in London’s West End, Hamburg, Tokyo, Madrid, and Sao Paulo.

Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida opened on Broadway next, winning four 2000 Tony® Awards, and spawning productions around the world. Mary Poppins, a co-production with Cameron Mackintosh, opened in London in 2004 and established itself as one of the biggest stage musical successes to emerge in recent years. The Tony Award®-winning Broadway production played more than six years at Disney’s New Amsterdam Theatre and can now be seen on tour across North America and in Mexico City.

Tarzan®, which opened on Broadway in 2006, is now an international hit with an award-winning production in its 6th year in Germany. In January 2008, The Little Mermaid opened on Broadway and was the #1-selling new musical of that year. Its success continues with three new productions around the world: Holland, Russia and Japan.

Two new critically acclaimed productions opened on Broadway in 2012, receiving seven Tony® Awards between them: Newsies, in its second year at the Nederlander Theatre, and Peter and the Starcatcher, now playing at New World Stages.

Other successful stage musical ventures have included King David in concert, the national tour of On The Record, several touring versions of Disney’s High School Musical, and Der Glöckner Von Notre Dame in Berlin.

Its new musical, Aladdin, will open in Toronto in fall 2013.

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E3: ‘Disney’s Planes’ for Nintendo Consoles Screens

From above the world of Cars, Disney’s Planes video games takes players on a high-flying, action-packed, fun-filled adventure with Dusty, a big-hearted, speed-loving crop duster who is voiced by actor and comedian Dane Cook. Players will take to the skies with Dusty and other characters, including Ishani, voiced by actress Priyanka Chopra; Echo, voiced by actor Anthony Edwards; and Bravo, voiced by actor Val Kilmer, as they embark on global missions, air races and grand adventures around the world. Available to own on August 6 and now available for pre-order on Nintendo gaming systems.

In Disney’s Planes video game, players travel through breathtaking environments and play as one of the 10 cast of characters on console and one of the six cast of characters on handheld in either single-player, on all platforms or race against one another in two-player drop-in and drop-out gameplay on console. Players will roll, turn and loop their way through mission-based objectives in exciting modes of play including a narrative-based Story mode and a score-based mini-game that challenges the player’s precision flying skills called Balloon Pop. The exploratory Free Flight mode and racing-based Air Rallies mode are exclusive to the consoles and the objective-achieving Challenge mode is only offered via the handheld platforms.

In honor of E3, Disney Interactive has provided us with dozens of screens from across all of the platforms:

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E3: ‘Phineas and Ferb: Quest for Cool Stuff’ New Trailer, Screens and Details

Majesco Entertainment has provided us with a new trailer and screens for its upcoming release, ‘Phineas and Ferb: Quest for Cool Stuff,‘ available for the Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Wii U, Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS consoles on August 13, 2013, now available for pre-order.

There’s a whole lot of stuff to do during the last week of summer vacation and Phineas and Ferb want to do it all! Join these charismatic brothers of invention as they create, travel and explore in their quest for artifacts to fill out the Museum of Cool. Perry the pet platypus, aka Agent P, has their backs when bumbling villain Dr. Doofenshmirtz unleashes his latest obscure ‘-inator’ device designed to take over the entire Tri-State area!

The trailer, embedded below, also teases a mobile platform game titled ‘Agent P DoofenDASH.’

Join Phineas and Ferb as they travel to out-of-this-world places in their newest invention, the A.T.T. (All-Terrain Transformatron). This upgradeable, customizable, ultra-cool amphibious ride helps the boys hunt for lost loot to display in their backyard Museum of Cool. Phineas and Ferb: Quest for Cool Stuff features many of the fan-favorite characters from the hit show, including Perry the Platypus — aka secret Agent P, Candace, Isabella, Buford, Baljeet, and the evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz, who is determined to unleash his latest creation, the ‘get-rid-of-cool-stuff-inator’ on the Tri-State Area.

‘Phineas and Ferb: Quest for Cool Stuff’ features include:

Play as Phineas, Ferb and Perry/Agent P as you interact with supporting characters from the show including Dr. Doofenshmirtz, Candace, Isabella, Buford and whiz kid Baljeet.
Experience two unique play mechanics:
- Exploration Mode: Switch on-the-fly between ambitious innovator Phineas and silent, but stoic ‘Man of Action’ Ferb as you explore their backyard, a lost temple, underwater caverns and the surface of the moon!
- Action Mode: Transform Perry from subdued pet mode to super Agent P: jump, run, crouch, slide, hang from ledges, fight robot ‘inators’ and sneak past traps and obstacles in Doofenshmirtz’s diabolical lab.
Build and play in the A.T.T. (All-Terrain Transformatron Vehicle). Upgrade the A.T.T. by assembling new parts like pincers, drills, rocket boosters and headlights that you need to access new areas. Customize the A.T.T to your preference with colors, sounds and decorative parts.
Unfold an intertwining four episode storyline as Phineas and Ferb hunt for lost treasure and travel the world while crime-fighting Agent P embarks on a secret mission to foil the Dr.’s zany schemes.
Defeat Dr. Doofenshmirtz’s flying Norm Bots and robot hordes including the Patroller, Jumper, Charger and other ‘get-rid-of-cool-stuff-inators.’ Avoid Dr. Doofenshmirtz’s nasty lab traps: collapsing floors, laser beams and falling boulders!
Collect sprockets then use them to buy spare parts for the A.T.T.
Swing by Phineas and Ferb’s backyard Museum of Cool to access special items and loot you’ve collected on your adventures. Ferb’s Amazing Fun Trinkets include some of the most coolest artifacts the boys discover including the lost Atlantis hieroglyph, floating baby head, Meap’s Mustache, caveman’s first stone wheel, and more.
Gameplay will be similar across all five consoles. Wii U version will be playable completely on the GamePad.

Screenshots from all consoles have been provided to us below:

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New Disney Store Arrivals for June 10, 2013 (163 Items)

New Disney Store arrivals and sales for June 10, 2013 Below is a list of new items and sales now available for purchase at Disney Store. Clicking on a product’s image or description will launch the product’s page on Disney Store in another window. Note that this list is generated and posted automatically. Stitch Kingdom should not be held responsible for any inaccuracies, misinformation or item availability. Disclosure: This post includes specially formatted links which allow the site to receive a small percentage of purchases made through them. Using these links does not affect your shopping experience in any way, but it does help the site. Even if you don’t purchase anything, even just sharing products you like through Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest using the icons below them will help the site.

	Disney Cruise Line Mini Barrel Bag by Dooney & Bourke – $98.00Carry happy memories of your Disney Cruise Line vacation with you everywhere you go with this purse by Dooney & Bourke. The nautical print features the names of all four Disney Cruise Line ships, including the latest, Disney Fantasy. share this item
	Iron Man 3 Pencil Box – $14.95Create an arsenal of new ideas with Iron Man’s 43-piece pencil kit, including a lab-full of art and school supplies, plus a storage box to keep desks starkly organized. share this item
	Customized D23 iPhone 4 Case – $39.95Bring some personality to your iPhone case, Disney style. This flexible and form-fitting design, with its impact reistant shell, can be customized with exclusive D23 artwork. share this item
	Merida Light-Up Wand – $12.95Her imagination will light up with a wave of her Merida wand. Encrusted with jewels and a glittering cameo, the gold metal crown surrounds a faceted jewel that lights up to make her Brave roleplay wishes come true. share this item
	Ariel Pencil Box – $14.95There are gadgets and gizmos aplenty in our little mermaid’s 43-piece pencil kit, including art and school supplies galore, plus a storage box to keep her treasures well-collected. share this item
	Customized D23 Mug — 15-oz. – $15.95Your coffee mug can be a blank canvas for your creativity! Simply choose from a selection of exclusive D23 artwork, then personalize it to create your own unique D23 mug. share this item
	Customized D23 Laptop Computer Sleeve – 11” – $57.95Wear your Disney heart on your sleeve by creating your own D23 laptop computer covering. Add exclusive D23 artwork to this durable, water resistant slip cover with its ultra-plush protective lining, to create a unique case. share this item
	Merida Water Bottle – $8.95Quench thirst on every quest with our lass-size water bottle featuring bonnie and brave young Merida. Translucent plastic design shows how much liquid is left while the cap snaps tight for a spill-free adventure. share this item
	Customized D23 Laptop Computer Sleeve – 13” – $59.95Wear your Disney heart on your sleeve by creating your own D23 laptop computer covering. Add exclusive D23 artwork to this durable, water resistant slip cover with its ultra-plush protective lining, to create a unique case. share this item
	Disney Cruise Line Backpack by Dooney & Bourke – $198.00Carry happy memories of your Disney Cruise Line vacation with you everywhere you go with this backpack by Dooney & Bourke. The nautical print features the names of all four Disney Cruise Line ships, including the latest, Disney Fantasy. share this item