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Princess Sofia © Disney Junior. All Rights ReservedDisney Junior’s ‘Sofia the First,’ a fairytale about a little girl who becomes a princess, debuts in an illustrated storybook from Disney Publishing Tuesday, October 30, in a DisneyJunior.com/Sofia online experience Friday, November 2, in a digital EP album from Walt Disney Records Tuesday, November 13 on iTunes and other digital retailers, and in an animated television movie event, Sofia the First: Once Upon A Princess, premiering Sunday, November 18 at 7:00 pm ET/PT on Disney Channel and Thursday, November 22 at 9:00 am ET/PT on the 24-hour channel Disney Junior. A ‘Sofia the First’ series premieres in early 2013.

The ‘Sofia the First’ experience on DisneyJunior.com/Sofia features a downloadable premiere party kit for Sofia the First: Once Upon A Princess including invitations, recipe ideas and activity booklets.

Created for kids age 2-7 and their parents/caregivers, and starring the voices of Ariel Winter, Sara Ramirez, Wayne Brady and Tim Gunn, Sofia the First: Once Upon A Princess introduces Sofia, an average girl whose life suddenly transforms when her mother marries the king of Enchancia and she becomes a princess. Sofia soon discovers that looking like a princess isn’t all that difficult, but displaying honesty, loyalty, courage, independence, compassion and grace is what makes one truly royal.

Ariel Winter performs in a music video of the song ‘Rise and Shine,’ debuting during the premiere telecast.

In keeping with the mother-daughter themes in the movie, Disney Channel stars Skai Jackson (‘Jessie’) and Mia Talerico (‘Good Luck Charlie’) and their moms will host a telecast Monday, November 19 at 8:00 am ET/PT on Disney Channel. The movie also becomes available that day on WATCH Disney Junior, Disney Junior On Demand and DisneyJunior.com.

Celebrity mom Alison Sweeney and her daughter will host a telecast Thursday, November 22 at 7:30 pm ET/PT on Disney Junior.

The illustrated storybook Sofia the First, which introduces readers to the world of Sofia, was written by Catherine Hapka with illustrations by Grace Lee. It will be available from Disney Press, an imprint of Disney Publishing Worldwide, as a Book and eBook at retailers nationwide.

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Disney to Acquire Lucasfilm; ‘Star Wars Episode VII’ in 2015; Lucas Talks Retirement

Continuing its strategy of delivering exceptional creative content to audiences around the world, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) has agreed to acquire Lucasfilm Ltd. in a stock and cash transaction. Lucasfilm is 100% owned by Lucasfilm Chairman and Founder, George Lucas.

Under the terms of the agreement and based on the closing price of Disney stock on October 26, 2012, the transaction value is $4.05 billion, with Disney paying approximately half of the consideration in cash and issuing approximately 40 million shares at closing. The final consideration will be subject to customary post-closing balance sheet adjustments.

“Lucasfilm reflects the extraordinary passion, vision, and storytelling of its founder, George Lucas,” said Robert A. Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company. “This transaction combines a world-class portfolio of content including Star Wars, one of the greatest family entertainment franchises of all time, with Disney’s unique and unparalleled creativity across multiple platforms, businesses, and markets to generate sustained growth and drive significant long-term value.”

“For the past 35 years, one of my greatest pleasures has been to see Star Wars passed from one generation to the next,” said George Lucas, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lucasfilm. “It’s now time for me to pass Star Wars on to a new generation of filmmakers. I’ve always believed that Star Wars could live beyond me, and I thought it was important to set up the transition during my lifetime. I’m confident that with Lucasfilm under the leadership of Kathleen Kennedy, and having a new home within the Disney organization, Star Wars will certainly live on and flourish for many generations to come. Disney’s reach and experience give Lucasfilm the opportunity to blaze new trails in film, television, interactive media, theme parks, live entertainment, and consumer products.”

Speaking later on the topic, Lucas confirmed his pending retirement noting that hiring Kennedy was only the first step and that with her, he had developed the remaining portion of the third Star Wars trilogy as well as enough material ‘for a hundred years.’ The final step in his retirement was to find a caretaker for the company, which he found in The Walt Disney Company. Lucas’ plan is to engage in philanthropy, experimental films and other activities he felt he could not take Lucasfilm through.

Under the deal, Disney will acquire ownership of Lucasfilm, a leader in entertainment, innovation and technology, including its massively popular and “evergreen” Star Wars franchise and its operating businesses in live action film production, consumer products, animation, visual effects, and audio post production. Disney will also acquire the substantial portfolio of cutting-edge entertainment technologies that have kept audiences enthralled for many years. Lucasfilm, headquartered in San Francisco, operates under the names Lucasfilm Ltd., LucasArts, Industrial Light & Magic, and Skywalker Sound, and the present intent is for Lucasfilm employees to remain in their current locations.

Kathleen Kennedy, current Co-Chairman of Lucasfilm, will become President of Lucasfilm, reporting to Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn. Additionally she will serve as the brand manager for Star Wars, working directly with Disney’s global lines of business to build, further integrate, and maximize the value of this global franchise. Ms. Kennedy will serve as executive producer on new Star Wars feature films, with George Lucas serving as creative consultant. Star Wars Episode 7 is targeted for release in 2015, with more feature films expected to continue the Star Wars saga and grow the franchise well into the future.

The acquisition combines two highly compatible family entertainment brands, and strengthens the long-standing beneficial relationship between them that already includes successful integration of Star Wars content into Disney theme parks in Anaheim, Orlando, Paris and Tokyo.

Driven by a tremendously talented creative team, Lucasfilm’s legendary Star Wars franchise has flourished for more than 35 years, and offers a virtually limitless universe of characters and stories to drive continued feature film releases and franchise growth over the long term. Star Wars resonates with consumers around the world and creates extensive opportunities for Disney to deliver the content across its diverse portfolio of businesses including movies, television, consumer products, games and theme parks. Star Wars feature films have earned a total of $4.4 billion in global box to date, and continued global demand has made Star Wars one of the world’s top product brands, and Lucasfilm a leading product licensor in the United States in 2011. The franchise provides a sustainable source of high quality, branded content with global appeal and is well suited for new business models including digital platforms, putting the acquisition in strong alignment with Disney’s strategic priorities for continued long-term growth.

The Lucasfilm acquisition follows Disney’s very successful acquisitions of Pixar and Marvel, which demonstrated the company’s unique ability to fully develop and expand the financial potential of high quality creative content with compelling characters and storytelling through the application of innovative technology and multiplatform distribution on a truly global basis to create maximum value. Adding Lucasfilm to Disney’s portfolio of world class brands significantly enhances the company’s ability to serve consumers with a broad variety of the world’s highest-quality content and to create additional long-term value for our shareholders.

The Boards of Directors of Disney and Lucasfilm have approved the transaction, which is subject to clearance under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act, certain non-United States merger control regulations, and other customary closing conditions. The agreement has been approved by the sole shareholder of Lucasfilm.

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‘Disney Twenty-Three’ Goes Inside ‘Wreck-It Ralph,’ ‘Epic Mickey,’ New Fantasyland and More

Disney 'twenty-three' magazine winter 2013It’s time to get your game on, as the winter issue of Disney twenty-three, the flagship magazine of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, takes readers on a vivid journey through the world of Wreck-It Ralph, the sensational new film from Walt Disney Feature Animation. The hilarious and touching film begs the question, What would happen if a video game bad guy decided he was tired of being bad?

Available nationwide on November 13, Disney twenty-three answers this question through exclusive interviews with director Rich Moore, writer Phil Johnston, star Sarah Silverman and more. The naturally animated Silverman also offers her personal take on getting toon-ed into the sassy character Vanellope von Schweetz. Along with the new issue, D23 Gold Members will receive a special member-only gift: a vibrant set of pixelated Wreck-It Ralph window clings featuring Ralph, Fix-It Felix, Jr. and the Nicelanders.

Wreck It Ralph is an imaginative, heartfelt adventure that connects many of our favorite classic video game characters with a host of new ones and is sure to delight Disney fans of all ages,” said Steven Clark, head of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club. “In the winter issue, we invite D23 Members to get in the game as we take them behind the scenes with the stars and creative team of the film.”

The winter issue also celebrates the opening of the new Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs exhibit at the Walt Disney Family Museum with an in-depth look at the collection with a peek from Walt’s daughter, Diane Disney Miller, and an exclusive interview with Snow White’s live-action reference model, Marge Champion. Plus, ‘Epic Mickey’ creative director Warren Spector writes about digging into the Walt Disney Archives to create blockbuster Disney video games.

Disney twenty-three also offers the latest on exciting new projects from the world of Disney and a look at some celebrated classics. In its pages, Disney fans will be able to:

  • Take to the stage as D23’s Billy Stanek and Radio Disney DJ Jake Whetter step into roles in Newsies and Mary Poppins on Broadway
  • Learn “30 Thing You Just Might Not Know About Epcot” from never-built attractions to roaming eight-foot-tall dolls
  • Enter the Magic Kingdom for a look at Walt Disney World’s spectacular Fantasyland expansion
  • Get answers to “23 Questions” with The Little Mermaid, Aladdin and Newsies composer Alan Menken
  • Enjoy a tour D23 Presents Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives and see some of the iconic pieces now on display at The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum

In conjunction with the release of winter issue of Disney twenty-three, www.D23.com will feature original and exclusive stories that complement the contents of D23’s beautiful, glossy magazine. Only available on D23.com, beginning November 13:

  • Exclusive outtakes and insights from Warren Spector’s revelations about the creation of Disney video games.
  • In celebration of The Lion King on Broadway’s 15th anniversary, Julie Taymor and Thomas Schumacher reflect on the opening night of what has become the fifth-longest running show on Broadway.
  • Expanded interviews and behind-the-castle-walls photos of the Fantasyland expansion at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom

Disney twenty-three is delivered directly to the doorstep of all D23 Gold Members, along with a special gift. Disney twenty-three magazine is also available at retail locations across the country for $15.95, and can also be purchased online at DisneyStore.com andthroughout the Disneyland® and Walt Disney World® Resorts.

D23: The Official Disney Fan Club celebrates the remarkable past, present and future of Disney, taking its name from 1923, the year Walt Disney founded his world-famous company. D23 brings its members a host of exclusive benefits, including a weekly e-mail newsletter; an array of discounts and special offers; free gifts throughout the year; and exclusive, member-only special events.

Disney fans can join the world’s only Official Disney Fan Club by visiting www.D23.com, or at select shops at the Disneyland® Resort, the Walt Disney World® Resort and www.DisneyStore.com/D23. To keep up with all the latest D23 news and events, follow “DisneyD23” on Twitter, YouTube and Facebook.

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New DisneyStore Arrivals and Sales for October 30, 2012 (10 Items)

New DisneyStore.com arrivals and sales for October 30, 2012

Below is a list of new items and sales now available for purchase at DisneyStore.com. Clicking on a product’s image or description will launch the product’s page on DisneyStore.com 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.

Wreck-It Ralph for Nintendo 3DS Wreck-It Ralph for Nintendo 3DS- $29.99
In the hilarious arcade-game-hopping journey Wreck-It Ralph, an arcade game bad guy named Ralph becomes determined to prove he can be a good guy. Will he learn what it means to be a hero before it’s ”Game Over”?
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Wreck-It Ralph Soundtrack CD Wreck-It Ralph Soundtrack CD- $14.99
Relive the musical delights of Disney’s smashing new movie Wreck-It Ralph. The soundtrack features a score by Henry Jackman and songs included in the film by Rihanna, Kool and the Gang, AKB48, Bruckner & Garcia and Skrillex.
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Wreck-It Ralph for Nintendo Wii Wreck-It Ralph for Nintendo Wii- $39.99
In the hilarious arcade-game-hopping journey Wreck-It Ralph, an arcade game bad guy named Ralph becomes determined to prove he can be a good guy. Will he learn what it means to be a hero before it’s ”Game Over”?
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Wreck-It Ralph for Nintendo DS Wreck-It Ralph for Nintendo DS- $24.99
In the hilarious arcade-game-hopping journey Wreck-It Ralph, an arcade game bad guy named Ralph becomes determined to prove he can be a good guy. Will he learn what it means to be a hero before it’s ”Game Over”?
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Rapunzel Tower Play Set Rapunzel Tower Play SetSALE $20.00 — SAVE 18%!
Climb to two levels of activities and fun with our Rapunzel and Flynn Rider mini-dolls in their Tangled toy tower that opens up to reveal a fairytale play setting and also hides a colored pencil set with matching notepad.
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Ariels Shell Glamour Play Set Ariel’s Shell Glamour Play SetSALE $15.00 — SAVE 23%!

Bright young women get ready to stand for fashion with Ariel’s portable vanity pack. The shell case includes everything an undersea Princess needs to look pretty, plus Ariel and Eric mini-dolls with boat to keep the story going!
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Disney Princess Q-Tea Play Set Disney Princess Q-Tea Play SetSALE $15.00 — SAVE 23%!
Let her next tea party be the most imaginative ever with our Princess Q-Tea set that creates all the components out of toy princess cuties! Find over 20-pieces made from four fairytale favorites!
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Minnie Mouse Smoothie Play Set Minnie Mouse Smoothie Play SetSALE $20.00 — SAVE 32%!
Mix-up a day’s worth of fun with Minnie’s pretend smoothie blender that really spins when the timer is activated! Featuring 15 play pieces including plastic cups, cubes, spoons and fruit, Minnie’s smoothie set creates a refreshing playtime.
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Minnie Mouse Cooking Play Set Minnie Mouse Cooking Play SetSALE $20.00 — SAVE 32%!Cook up an entire afternoon of foodie fun with Minnie’s kitchen play set. With pots, pans, a tea kettle and more, Minnie can whip up Mickey’s favorite imaginary meal in the flash of a pan!
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Cinderella Shoes for Baby Cinderella Shoes for BabySALE $5.99 — SAVE 52%!

Her feet will sparkle happily ever after in these adorable Cinderella Shoes. The glitter-injected shiny uppers coordinate perfectly with our Cinderella Costume so she’ll be dressed up for her very own royal fairytale.

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PHOTOS: ‘Wreck-It Ralph’ World Premiere and After Party

HOLLYWOOD, CA - OCTOBER 29:  Musician Skrillex arrives at Walt Disney Animation Studios'

Last night, Walt Disney Animation Studios held its world premiere for Wreck-It Ralph at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California, where cast and crew gathered for the event. In addition to cast such as John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Jack McBrayer, Jane Lynch, Alan Tudyk and more, guests included music contributors Henry Jackman and Skrillex along with Disney Animation’s Ed Catmull, John Lasseter, Paperman director John Kahrs.

Other guests included Will Ferrell, Wayne Brady, Bella Thorne, Rachael Harris, Cameron Boyce, Skai Jackson, Peyton R. List, Ming-Na Wen, Skylar Astin, Jason Lee, Taylor Spreitler, Amy Brenneman, Jamie Lee Curtis, Davis Cleveland and many more. After enjoying the premiere, which also included meet and greets with Wreck-It Ralph and Vanellope Von Schweetz themselves, the fun continued at the after party at Sweet! Hollywood.

Below is a gallery of photos from the evening’s festivities provided to us by Walt Disney Studios. All photos by Alberto E. Rodriguez/WireImage.

Wreck-It Ralph debuts in theaters this Friday, November 2, 2012.

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New DisneyStore Arrivals and Sales for October 29, 2012 (158 Items)

New DisneyStore.com arrivals and sales for October 29, 2012

Below is a list of new items and sales now available for purchase at DisneyStore.com. Clicking on a product’s image or description will launch the product’s page on DisneyStore.com 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.

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Doc McStuffins Tee for Girls Doc McStuffins Tee for Girls – $12.50

Your spirits will rise instantly while wearing the Doc’s glittering organic cotton tee, the fashion prescription for a full-day of fun — or call her in the morning! 

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Vinylmation - Extreme Wrestlers of Vinylmation Series Figure - 3 Vinylmation – Extreme Wrestlers of Vinylmation Series Figure – 3” – $9.95

Hit the ring to smackdown our latest Vinylmation figures in your own championship collection. You won’t know which Vinylmation Extreme Wrestlers of Vinylmation 3” Figure you’ve got until you’ve opened the box! 

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Mickey Mouse Bottle Stopper Set - Holiday Mickey Mouse Bottle Stopper Set – Holiday – $21.95

Invite Mickey to add a festive touch to your holiday entertaining. These snug fit stoppers keep your refreshments fresher — which is no surprise, since parties are always more merry with Mickey around! 

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Jasmine Bead by Chamilia Jasmine Bead by Chamilia – $65.00

Your wish is granted with a shimmering genie lamp bead evoking Princess Jasmine. Made with finest materials, including .925 sterling silver with enameled accents, our Disney Collection by Chamilia makes a personal statement with every bead. 

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Ariel Plush Doll - 21 Ariel Plush Doll – 21” – $19.50

Our soft and huggable Little Mermaid doll shimmers with an iridescent tail and satin top. Your own little princess will adore Ariel’s pretty embroidered features and plush design. 

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Mickey Mouse Knit Cap and Mittens Set for Baby - Holiday Mickey Mouse Knit Cap and Mittens Set for Baby – Holiday – $19.50

Keep your little one cozy all through the season in our warm and festive mitten and beanie set with embroidered Mickey and Pluto art, plus adorable knit pattern to match. 

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Ariel Bead by Chamilia Ariel Bead by Chamilia – $65.00

Dive to delight with a shimmering shell bead evoking Princess Ariel. Made with finest materials, including .925 sterling silver with enameled accents, our Disney Collection by Chamilia makes a personal statement with every bead. 

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Minnie Mouse Knit Cap and Mittens Set for Baby - Holiday Minnie Mouse Knit Cap and Mittens Set for Baby – Holiday – $19.50

Keep your little one cozy all through the season in our warm and festive mitten and beanie set with embroidered Minnie and snowflake art, plus adorable knit bows to match. 

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Mickey Mouse Icon Pin - Holiday Mickey Mouse Icon Pin – Holiday – $13.95

Traditional holly and ivy accents decorate Mickey’s holiday-themed icon for a gem encrusted pin that will give a festive flair to the season – and your Disney pin collection. 

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Rapunzel Plush Doll - 21 Rapunzel Plush Doll – 21” – $19.50

Soft plush Rapunzel dreams of faraway adventures. Fully costumed in intricate detail, with long velvet golden hair, satin ribbons, and signature lavender dress accented with glitter foil, she will never tangle with your affections. 

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‘Monsters University’ Character Sheets Introduce Squishy, Terry & Terri and More

Another site has posted several Monsters University character poses it has received from Disney/Pixar. Among the illustrations of a younger, thinner James P. Sullivan and a younger, metallic Mike Wazowski are newly revealed characters including Art, Don, Squishy, Squishy’s Mom and the twins, Terri and Terry.

Interestingly enough, a cursory search turned up only one other mention of Squishy and that was in a PEZ candy sales page which displays a photo of Squishy, Mike W, Sulley and Randall as PEZ dispensers, available May 2013. On a tangent, the brochure also mentions an all new Disney Channel Original Movie for ‘Phineas and Ferb’s Christmas Vacation’ in 2013 when introducing its Candace dispenser.

[The art featured here has been removed as requested by Walt Disney Studios. We look forward to its official release.]

Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan are an inseparable pair, but that wasn’t always the case. From the moment these two mismatched monsters met they couldn’t stand each other. Monsters University unlocks the door to how Mike and Sulley overcame their differences and became the best of friends.

Screaming with laughter and fun, Monsters University stars the vocal talents of Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Dave Foley, Julia Sweeney, Joel Murray and Peter Sohn and is directed by Dan Scanlon (“Cars,” “Mater and the Ghostlight,” “Tracy”) and produced by Kori Rae (“Up,” “The Incredibles,” “Monsters, Inc.”). The film opens in U.S. theaters on June 21, 2013, and will be shown in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theaters.

 

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‘Mickey & Donald Have A Farm’ Premieres November 5, on DVD December 11

'Mickey and Donald Have a Farm' on Disney DVDAhead of any official announcement, Amazon.com is now listing the DVD edition of the ‘Mickey Mouse Club’ music special ‘Mickey & Donald Have Farm‘ will be available to own on December 11, just a few short weeks after it debuts on Disney Channel on November 5, 2012.

Get set to roll up your sleeves, ride the Clickety-Clack Tractor and lend a helping hand in this farm-tastic barnyard adventure!

With an oink-oink here and a moo-moo there, it’s time to sing along, plant the crops and feed the animals on the new Clubhouse Farm. But when Farmer Pete’s giant windmill blows all the cows, chickens and piggies out of their pens, it’s up to YOU — with the right Mouseketools — to help Mickey and Donald find all the animals and bring them home.

The DVD edition also includes a free planting activity kit along with the following bonus episodes of ‘Mickey Mouse Clubhouse:’ ‘Goofy’s Petting Zoo,’ ‘Clarabelle’s Clubhouse Mooo-Sical,’ ‘Goofy The Homemaker,’ and ‘Donald Hatches An Egg.’

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WWE’s The Miz to Star in ‘Christmas Bounty’ Original Movie for ABC Family

WWE Studios and ABC Family today announced that WWE Studios and ABC Family are developing an upcoming television movie, Christmas Bounty, for a 2013 world premiere during ABC Family’s popular ’25 Days of Christmas’ programming event. WWE Superstar The Miz is attached to star in a lead role.

Christmas Bounty is an action-filled comedy about a former bounty hunter turned elementary schoolteacher. Determined to have a normal life, and keep her bounty hunter past a secret, she reluctantly returns home for Christmas to help save the family business by catching the one bounty that got away. But when her fiancé follows her home for the holiday, she struggles to hide her wild family business and a bounty hunter ex-boyfriend she thought she’d left behind. Written by Andrew Black & Vivian Lee, and James Berg & Stan Zimmerman, the movie is scheduled to go into production in early 2013.

‘We are so pleased to partner with a tremendous network like ABC Family,’ said Michael Luisi, President, WWE Studios. ’25 Days of Christmas is one of the biggest cable programming events of the year and is the perfect release platform for this engaging holiday title.’

‘ABC Family is the destination for holiday programming and is known for great original holiday movies. We’re thrilled to partner with WWE Studios and bring WWE’s passionate fan base to ABC Family and our wonderful 25 Days of Christmas programming event with such a fun movie,’ added Kate Juergens, Executive Vice President, Original Series Programming and Development, ABC Family.

The Miz has been a devoted WWE fan his whole life, and most recently starred in WWE’s film The Marine 3: Homefront. MTV’s Real World alum Mike ‘The Miz’ Mizanin competed on the fourth season of WWE’s reality show Tough Enough in hopes of winning a contract to become a WWE Superstar. After finishing as the runner-up, The Miz didn’t give up on his dream and continued to train once the show concluded. Now, his hard work is being rewarded as the reality TV Star with the frat boy looks, sophomoric humor and explosive intensity is living out his dream at the top of the WWE roster.

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‘DWTS: All Stars’ Country Night Features Little Big Town, Big and Rich, Taylor Swift and Jason Mraz

Put on your cowboy wear… It’s Country night, on “Dancing with the Stars: All-Stars,” MONDAY, OCTOBER 29 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. Each couple will be performing to a Country hit song where the celebrity will be required to perform a solo during his or her routine. Three-time CMA Award-nominated group Little Big Town will rock the stage, performing their smash hit, “Pontoon,” accompanied by The Troupe. The remaining eight couples will perform together in a Freestyle Group Dance. Accompanying the Group Dance, Country legends Big & Rich, along with Cowboy Troy, will perform a medley of “Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)” and “I Play Chicken with the Train,” two of the show’s most exciting freestyle songs from previous seasons. This is the first time the show’s Group Dance will be accompanied by musical guests.

The next night, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30 (8:00-9:01 p.m., ET), multi-platinum recording artist and six-time Grammy(r) winner Taylor Swift will perform her mega hit single, “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together,” from her new blockbuster album, “Red.” In addition Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Jason Mraz will hit the stage to perform his chart topping hit single, “I Won’t Give Up,” from his latest album, “Love is a Four Letter Word.” Pro dancers Chelsie Hightower and Mark Ballas will dance during his live performance. And this week’s “Macy’s Stars of Dance” welcomes RJ Durell and Nick Florez, two of the hottest choreographers in the business, having worked with Katy Perry, Cher Lloyd and, most recently, Pink. Their dance will bring a modern day twist on Marie Antoinette, featuring incredible costumes, amazing hair and makeup, and 14 of some of the best dancers out there.

Taylor Swift is a six-time Grammy winner and the youngest winner ever of the music industry’s highest honor, the Grammy Award for Album of the Year. She writes all of her own songs, and has career record sales in excess of 22 million albums and 50 million song downloads. Swift’s fourth studio album, “Red,” was just released this week and is already garnering widespread critical acclaim and setting new sales records. The album’s lead single, “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together,” has been certified double platinum and spent three weeks at No. 1 atop Billboard’s all-genre Hot 100 Chart. The track topped the iTunes charts in 32 countries, and set a new record for the biggest digital sales week ever for a female artist. Her 2010 album, “Speak Now,” was lauded on Rolling Stone’s prestigious 50 Greatest Albums of All Time (by women) list, and Time magazine named Swift one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World.

Hailed as one of today’s most gifted pop troubadours, Jason Mraz has taken his musical journey from coffee houses to stadiums globally and now has two Grammy Awards and six Grammy nominations to his credit. Mraz’s latest album, “Love is a Four Letter Word,” debuted in the Top 15 in 13 countries, including No. 2 in the United States, with the first single, “I Won’t Give Up,” debuting in the No. 1 slot on Billboard’s Digital Songs Chart one week after its release. Mraz’s previous album, “WE SING. WE DANCE. WE STEAL THINGS.” was a multi-platinum, best-selling album that featured the record breaking single, “I’m Yours.” The album also helped him garner two Grammy wins to add to his long list of accomplishments, winning Best Male Vocal Performance for “Make It Mine” and Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals for “Lucky,” his duet with Colbie Cailbat.

Platinum-selling group Little Big Town first entered the music scene over 13 years ago with hits such as “Boondocks,” “Bring It on Home” and “Little White Church.” The band recently earned the highest album debut of their career with the release of “Tornado,” which sold 112,758 units in its first week. “Tornado” held the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Country Albums Chart for five consecutive weeks. The album’s two-week No. 1 single, “Pontoon,” has sold over 1 million downloads, and their current single, “Tornado,” is their fastest rising to date. Little Big Town have three nominations for the upcoming CMA Awards, including Vocal Group of the Year, Single of the Year and Video of the Year for “Pontoon.” They have performed for over 4 million fans nationwide.

Big & Rich are America’s Technicolor cowboys, brothers-in-arms in service to the creed that great music has no boundaries. Individually John Rich and Big Kenny Alphin are first-rate musicians, songwriters, producers and entertainers. Together they are one of the most truly original musical forces ever unleashed. With the release of “Hillbilly Jedi,” they reassert their position as modern music’s best party soundtrack with songs like “Party Like Cowboyz,” “Rock the Boat” and “Get Your Game On.” Also contributing to the proceedings is Cowboy Troy, whose rapping adds to the energy and attitude of “Rock the Boat” and “Get Your Game On.” As “Hillbilly Jedi” finds the duo on top of their studio game, their live performances find them at their hell-raising best, with crowds as intense and appreciative as any they’ve ever faced. Big & Rich are also nominated for Vocal Duo of the Year at this year’s CMA Awards.

Hosted by Emmy Award winner Tom Bergeron (“America’s Funniest Home Videos”) and Brooke Burke-Charvet (“Dancing with the Stars” Season Seven Champion), the celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which will be judged by renowned Ballroom judge Len Goodman and dancer/choreographers Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba.

Viewers may cast their votes for their favorite teams via phone on Monday night during and up to 60 minutes after the “Dancing with the Stars: All-Stars” performance shows. AT&T customers may also vote by texting the word “VOTE” and entering the number that corresponds to the team they want to support (message and data rates may apply). Online voting at www.abc.com/ is open from the start of each episode on the East Coast and closes at 8:00 a.m., PT/11:00 a.m., ET on Tuesday mornings. Additionally, fans can now vote on Facebook www.facebook.com/dancingwiththestars. A custom Facebook app sponsored by AT&T will let fans vote, share who they voted for and why, as well as see who friends voted for. They can also access the “After Party: Dancing with the Stars” live stream, the DWTS Social Buzz page, and the AT&T Spotlight Performance and Casting Call from the app.

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