Disney News by Stitch Kingdom

Disney’s ‘Planes’ Will Take Off in Theaters in 3D

Posted on January 16, 2013 Leave a comment

As previously announced, Disney’s Planes has shifted from a direct-to-home-video release to a full blown theatrical release, bowing in theaters on August 9, 2013. Walt Disney Studios has now provided us with an updated synopsis for the film which confirms it will be released in 3D. The full synopsis is as follows:

From above the world of Cars comes Disney’s Planes, an action-packed 3D animated comedy adventure featuring Dusty, a small-town plane with dreams of competing as a high-flying air racer. But Dusty’s not exactly built for racing — and he happens to be afraid of heights. So he turns to naval aviator Skipper, who helps Dusty qualify to take on Ripslinger, the defending champ of the race circuit. Dusty’s courage is put to the ultimate test as he aims to reach heights he never dreamed possible, giving a spellbound world the inspiration to soar.

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REPORT: ‘Disney Infinity’ Will Launch Skylanders Rival June 2013

Posted on January 15, 2013 5 Comments

At a launch event held earlier today at Disney’s El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California, Disney Interactive Co-President John Pleasants was joined by John Lasseter to announce ‘Disney Infinity,’ a multi-platform experience which will certainly prove to be one of the most ambitious projects to date in the world of video games.

The announcement confirms everything we have reported previously. Using a combination of plastic figures, a ‘Disney Infinity’ reader and more, players will have the ability to allow Pixar and Disney characters to interact with each other directly in a video game, as demonstrated by the screen shot to the left which features Captain Jack Sparrow of Pirates of the Caribbean 5 alongside Bullseye, Mr. Incredible, Mike Wazowski and Sulley.

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VIDEO: ‘Disney Infinity’ Announcement Preview

Posted on January 15, 2013 1 Comment

Disney Infinity Announcement at El Capitan Theatre

As Disney Interactive prepares to introduce the world to its multi-platform ‘Disney Infinity’ video game, Stitch Kingdom continues to be at the forefront of reporting the game news as it develops. Later this morning, Disney and its Avalanche Software developer plan on introducing the game at the historic El Capitan Theatre at an invitation-only event. Presiding over the announcement will be DIMG co-president John Pleasants as well as John Lasseter.

Billed as ‘Toy Box,’ the first video game in which Disney and Pixar characters unite and play together, we are anticipating the announcement to include many features reminiscent of Activision’s popular ‘Skylanders’ franchise, though nothing has yet to be confirmed by Disney.

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‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ Fun Facts (Part Two), Merchandise and New Ad

Posted on January 14, 2013 Leave a comment

Michelle Williams, center Â©Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Last month, we introduced the official character description as well as several fun facts for Oz the Great and Powerful. You can read that post for the first set of fun facts, but today, we now have several more fun facts about the film courtesy of Walt Disney Studios:

Rachel Weisz, Mila Kunis and Michelle Williams play the three witches in Oz The Great and Powerful, respectively: Evanora, Theodora and Glinda. All three have special powers that emanate from natural elements. Evanora has the power to create lightning; Theodora can make fireballs appear; and Glinda commands water.

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‘Muppets 2,’ ‘Maleficent’ and Marvel Films Slated for 2014, Pirates of the Caribbean 5 in 2015

Posted on January 14, 2013 Leave a comment

Walt Disney Studios today released an updated schedule of several of its upcoming films, as listed below:

Muppets 2 (rumored to be under the working title of Muppets… Again) is produced by Todd Lieberman and David Hoberman and directed by James Bobin. The screenplay is by Bobin and Nick Stoller, who will also serve as executive producer. The cast includes Ricky Gervais and Ty Burrell – and of course, the whole Muppets gang. In theaters March 21, 2014.

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LIVE’s ‘Girls Night Out’ 2013 Contest to Include Trip to Oscars

Posted on January 14, 2013 Leave a comment

‘LIVE with Kelly and Michael’ steps up its annual ‘Girls Night Out’ contest this year to include a bi-coastal event, including a five night trip to Los Angeles during the 85th Academy Awards, where the winner and up to four of her friends will receive bleacher tickets for the red carpet arrivals, a night out with Kelly Ripa, VIP tickets to the LIVE after-Oscars show as well as $2500 in spending money.

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New Disney Store Arrivals for January 14, 2013 (30 Items)

Posted on January 14, 2013 1 Comment

New Disney Store arrivals and sales for January 14, 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.

	Sorcerer’s Hat Pin – Disney Parks – 2013 – $9.95Conjure-up all the sparkle and enchantment of 2013 with our souvenir Disney Parks pin featuring Mickey’s iconic magic hat from The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, plus puffy ”13” logo. share this item
	Mickey Mouse Gold Coin Necklace – $39.95Dazzling crystals circle this gold coin pendant featuring a raised profile of Mickey Mouse. This is one coin you’ll love spending time with as it adds a sparkle to your day. share this item
	Sorcerer Mickey Mouse and Friends Pin – Walt Disney World – 2013 – $9.95Pin your hopes for the New Year on Disney’s vacation kingdom with our sparkling pin-on-pin design featuring Mickey as The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, plus Donald, Goofy, Pluto, and Walt Disney World 2013 logo! share this item
	Sorcerer Mickey Mouse Lanyard Medal – Walt Disney World – 2013 – $9.95Award yourself a 2013 filled with fun and this sparkling souvenir pendant featuring Mickey as The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, plus Minnie, Donald, Goofy, Pluto, and Walt Disney World logo! share this item
	Sorcerer Mickey Mouse and Friends Mini Pin Set – 2013 – $29.95Collect all the year’s luckiest charms with this set of seven magical mini pins featuring Mickey as The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, plus Minnie, Donald, Goofy, Pluto, Chip ‘n Dale, plus our Disney Parks ”Twenty13” logo on each! share this item
	Oz Notecard Set – $12.50Send your fondest wishes to family and friends directly from the marvelous Land of Oz. This set of 24 cards features six bewitching designs and comes with envelopes and sticker sheets in an elegant lift-top box with magnetic closure. share this item
	Sorcerer Mickey Mouse and Friends Spinner Pin – Walt Disney World – 2013 – $11.95Spin into the New Year with our sparkling, spinning pin-on-pin design featuring Mickey as The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, plus Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and 2013 Walt Disney World logo! share this item
	The Wizard Mug – Oz – $12.50Fix an elixer of enchantment each morning in our merry ol’ mug direct from the Land of Oz. No matter your brew, you’ll be transported to a flight of fantasy away from the everyday routine. share this item
	Wicked Witch of the West Mug – Oz – $12.50Brighten your mood with a bewitching morning brew in Theodora’s malevolent mug, direct from the Land of Oz. Just keep an eye on the caffeine before the claws come out! share this item
	Mickey Mouse Magnetic Heart Necklace by Petra Azar – $175.00Three jewels reflect Mickey’s sparkling personality on this romantic necklace. Designed by Petra Azar, the silver heart pendant is divided in two halves – shiny and matte finish – which are connected with ”The Magnetic Power of Love.” share this item

AFTER THE JUMP: More new items from DisneyStore.com

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Special All-ASL Episode of ‘Switched at Birth’ to Air March 4

Posted on January 11, 2013 Leave a comment

ABC Family’s award-winning original series, ‘Switched at Birth,’ will produce an episode told entirely in American Sign Language (ASL), a first for a scripted series on mainstream television, which will premiere Monday, March 4 at 8:00 pm ET/PT

The special episode will be told from the perspective of the series’ multiple deaf characters — with open captions for hearing viewers – in a storyline that puts the audience in the middle of a student uprising in which the very essence of their deaf identity is at stake. Now in its second season, ‘Switched at Birth’ is the first mainstream television series to have multiple deaf and hard-of-hearing series regulars and scenes shot entirely in ASL.

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Limited Time Magic: Canada’s Winter Wonderland, New Orleans’ Bayou Bash

Posted on January 11, 2013 Leave a comment

Disney Parks has updated its official Limited Time Magic schedule to include two upcoming events at both the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts.

At Walt Disney World’s Epcot, the Canadian pavilion will play host to a ‘magical Winter Wonderland’ where guests are invited to play in ‘snow.’ The Limited Time Magic experience will also provide an opportunity to mix and mingle with some unspecified Disney Characters, though Canada has famously played host to Koda and Kenai from Disney’s Brother Bear in the past. The special event runs from January 14, 2013 through January 20.

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‘Sofia the First’ App Now Available; Movie on DVD March 5

Posted on January 11, 2013 Leave a comment

On the day its new Disney Junior series, ‘Sofia the First,’ launches, Disney has also released Sofia the First: Story Theater for Apple iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad devices.

The app contains two modes: the first is an interactive storybook, a retelling of the Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess movie which is narrated by Sofia (Ariel Winter) and features audio clips from the movie as well as dozens of individual animations.

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