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GIVEAWAY: Win a ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Blu-ray/DVD and Library Prize Pack

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'Beauty and the Beast' Blu-ray/DVD and Books Prize PackCourtesy of our friends at Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, we are pleased to bring you this exciting opportunity in two of our readers will be randomly chosen to receive a Beauty and the Beast gift pack consisting of Beauty and the Beast on Disney Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack (available to own October 5) and a collection of Beauty and the Beast inspired books that Belle herself would treasure. Included in the gift pack are: Tale as Old as Time: The Art and Making of Beauty and the Beast, Disney Princess Collection: A Treasury of Tales, Belle: The Mysterious Message, and Beauty and the Beast Read-Along Storybook and CD.

Acclaimed and treasured like no other, Disney’s beloved modern classic, the first animated feature film in the history of the Oscars® nominated for Best Picture (1991), is brilliantly transformed to a new level of entertainment through the magic of Blu-ray™ High Definition. The music you’ll never forget, the characters who will fill your heart and the magical adventure about finding beauty within all come to spectacular life in Blu-ray. Plus, all-new, immersive bonus features will transport you even further into Belle’s enchanted world. So be our guest and join the beloved, independent Belle and the Beast with the soul of a prince as they cast an enchanting spell like never before.

Click here to see rules and to enter the contest. Good luck!

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Posted by Stitch Kingdom - October 1, 2010 at 9:16 pm

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Thomas Kinkade’s Adds ‘Beauty and the Beast’ to Disney Dreams Collection

'Beauty and the Beast Falling in Love' by Thomas KinkadeAdmittedly we’re a little late to the party, especially since we’ve traditionally been so good at revealing Thomas Kinkade’s newest Disney paintings before he does, but as we always say, if it’s not Baroque, don’t fix it.

Enter the sixth and newest entry to Kinkade’s Disney Dreams collection, Beauty and the Beast Falling in Love.

According to the official description for the painting:

Thomas Kinkade has spent over 700 studio hours on this painting which is the most he has ever spent on any painting (Cinderella and Pinocchio had about 300 hours each).

Thomas Kinkade has once again captured an entire Disney story in one image. You’ll find Belle and the Beast on the balcony overlooking the castle which Thomas Kinkade painted with tremendous detail. In addition you’ll find the Beast’s servants Lumiere (as the candlestick), Mrs. Potts (as the candlestick), Cogsworth (as the clock) and Chip (as the teacup) enjoying the love affair brewing between the two.

To the left of the painting you’ll find the infamous rose and above the rose you’ll find Gastone with his torch, leading the mob in search of the Beast. Towards the upper left corner you’ll find Belle’s village and her father’s cottage. Flying in the sky you’ll see Belle’s father and inventor Maurice, flying in his newest bicycle/baloon invention.

You may notice some items in the painting which were not in the movie. Remember, Walt Disney gave Thomas Kinkade full access to the original Disney Archives which means Thom was able to observe Disney works which were not included in the movie.

Kinkade’s Beauty and the Beast Falling in Love is currently accepting pre-orders at Thomas Kinkade galleries and is expected to ship in late October.

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Posted by Stitch Kingdom - September 29, 2010 at 11:52 am

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Disney Releases Two New ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Apps for iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad

Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast' Enchanted Rose App for iPhoneDisney Interactive has released two new apps for the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch in celebration (and promotion) of the October 5 release of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Diamond Edition on Disney Blu-ray and DVD. Both apps are free.

The Beauty and the Beast Enchanted Rose app puts a modern spin on the flower petal-pulling ‘she loves me, she loves me not’ classic. After choosing the object of the love test (you can use Facebook Connect to choose a friend, manually enter in a name or skip a name altogether), click, shake or drag the petals off the Enchanted Rose as the app goes back and forth with your destiny on each drop. Shaking the device doesn’t appear to be as responsive as one might expect (and I can’t recommend doing it excessively on an iPad), but touching the rose is ultra-responsive and dragging also works well. If you used Facebook connect to choose the object of your affection, you’ll have the opportunity to post the results to your Facebook wall.

Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast' Lumiere app for the iPhoneThe other app is the Beauty and the Beast Lumiere app and unfortunately it’s not nearly as impressive, but makes for a cute show-off app for the fans of the enchanted (and enchanting) candlestick holder. Acting as what amounts to a touch-sensitive lamp, touching Lumiere will light each of his candles, one by one. A fourth touch will extinguish the flames, but the idea is to actually ‘blow’ the candles out by blowing over the device’s microphone. The truth is, however, that virtually any recognizable audible sound will extinguish the flames. Thus when I tried to simply sweet talk Lumiere, the quickly extinguished flames did nothing but lower my self esteem. Truly Lumiere loves me not.

Both apps feature extras such as the ability to pre-order/purchase the Blu-ray/DVD via online retailers or through iTunes and also include a trailer promoting the film.

Update: An iPad-specific version of the Beauty and the Beast Enchanted Rose app has been released.

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Posted by Stitch Kingdom - September 24, 2010 at 12:04 pm

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Photo Gallery: Paige O’Hara Joins D23 Tea Party at Disney Store San Diego Grand Opening

Paige O'Hara, the voice of Belle in Disney's

In celebration of the new Disney Store Imagination Park grand opening in San Diego, Disney D23 members were invited to a private tea party event in which Paige O’Hara, the voice of Belle in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast appeared to meet and greet with fans. O’Hara was also presented with her very own Mrs. Potts limited edition tea set, part of the Disney Store limited edition Beauty and the Beast collectible line that was launched at the event.

Below is our gallery of photos from the event which features Paige O’Hara and the new limited edition collection.

Photos courtesy of Disney Consumer Products

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Posted by Stitch Kingdom - September 14, 2010 at 1:16 pm

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First Look: Limited Edition ‘Beauty and the Beast’ ‘Life-size’ Enchanted Collectibles

Back in June, we first revealed that as part of the celebration for the Beauty and the Beast Diamond Edition on Blu-ray/DVD in October, Disney Store would introduce a line of limited edition ‘life-size,’ fully functional collection of the characters from the film in their enchanted forms. Today we are pleased to get a first look following the debut of the Mrs. Potts tea set at the Grand Opening of the new Disney Store Imagination Park in San Diego.

Disney Store Limited Edition Mrs. Potts Tea Set Mrs. Potts Tea Set

  • Limited to an Edition of 1,600 pieces
  • Tea Set includes: Mrs. Potts, Chip and three cups
  • Clay fine china
  • Mrs. Potts 8” H. Cups 4” H
  • Arrives in satin lined presentation box
  • Each cup features distinctive off kilter design
  • Mrs. Potts and Chip have features molded in bas relief
  • Imported
  • Trimmed with 24K gold, every detail of this limited edition tea set was meticulously designed by a Disney character artist.
  • Includes certificate of authenticity

Retails for $99.50 – For more information or to pre-order, click here

Disney Store Limited Edition Cogsworth ClockCogsworth Clock

  • Limited to an Edition of 1,500 pieces
  • Resin with metal on the pendulums and clock
  • Felt on bottom
  • Faux wind-up key in back
  • Requires 1 x AA battery, included
  • 12” H x 8 7/8” W x 4 1/2” D
  • Imported
  • Every detail of this limited edition clock was meticulously designed by a Disney character artist.
  • Includes certificate of authenticity

Retails for $99.50 – For more information or to pre-order, click here

Disney Store Limited Edition Lumiere Candle Stick HolderLumiere Candle Stick

  • Limited to an Edition of 2,000 pieces
  • Resin/metal
  • 14” H x 8 1/2” W x 5” D
  • Center candle features battery-operated light
  • 2 Side candleholders are the perfect size for tea light candles or LED tealights, not included
  • Requires 3 button cell batteries, included
  • Imported
  • Every detail of this limited edition candlestick holder was meticulously designed by a Disney character artist.
  • Includes certificate of authenticity

Retails for $79.50 – For more information or to pre-order, click here

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Sneak Peek: ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Performed by Jordin Sparks

Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has just released this sneak peek at the music video for the Beauty and the Beast title song as performed by American Idol winner Jordin Sparks. The video is to be featured on the Beauty and the Beast Diamond Edition which will be released on Disney Blu-ray/DVD on October 5.

Don’t forget to check out our sneak peek of just some of the many bonus features to be found on the Beauty and the Beast Diamond Edition here.

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Posted by Stitch Kingdom - September 13, 2010 at 9:19 pm

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D23 Members Invited to ‘Belle’s Tea Party’ with Paige O’Hara at San Diego Disney Store Opening

On Monday, September 13, D23 is inviting its members and their guests in the San Diego area to join the voice of Belle herself, Paige O’Hara, for a private tour of the new Imagination Park Disney Store model at the Fashion Valley Mall in San Diego to be followed by a mid-morning tea party.

Available for the purchase at the event will be the new limited edition Beauty and the Beast gold-trimmed Mrs. Potts teapot set ($124.50) which has a run of 1600 pieces worldwide.

The tickets are free and will be available online on a first come, first serve basis beginning September 7 at 10 am PT. For more information and to reserve tickets when they become available, click here.

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Posted by Stitch Kingdom - September 1, 2010 at 10:18 pm

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First Look: Bonus Features for Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Diamond Edition

Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has just shared sneak peeks at just three of the bonus features you’ll find on the Beauty and the Beast: Diamond Edition on Disney Blu-ray/DVD when it’s released on October 5.

In the introduction for the picture-in-picture edition, producer Don Hahn sets up the bonus feature by recalling the first time the film had been screened for the public, far from its completion, at the New York Film Festival. With the picture-in-picture feature, you’ll watch both the original theatrical release and the screened edition simultaneously.

In the following excerpt which talks about how Something There was introduced to the film at ‘the eleventh hour,’ replacing Human Again, Alan Menken reminisces about his writing partner, the beloved late Howard Ashman’s reaction to Paige O’Hara’s initial interpretation of the anthem.

Finally, Angela Lansbury (Mrs. Potts), Robby Benson (Beast) and Paige O’Hara (Belle) talk about recording the music for the film, comparing it to staging a real theatrical production. The clip also includes archival footage of Richard White performing as Gaston.

Beauty and the Beast: Diamond Edition is currently available for pre-order at Amazon.com. For additional information on the bonus features, click here.

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Posted by Stitch Kingdom - August 27, 2010 at 4:23 pm

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Deluxe Limited Edition Belle Dress Now Available from DisneyStore.com; Halloween Booo-tique Opens

Deluxe Limited Edition Belle Dress from Disney StoreA few days ago, we gave you a close-up look at the Disney Store exclusive Limited Edition Belle, the third in the series of collectible Disney Princess dolls. As a result of the phenomenal reception that received, we are pleased to bring you this close-up look at the Deluxe Limited Edition Belle dress that we first told you about during a Disney Store Holiday preview we attended in June.

The dress is a follow-up to a limited edition Snow White dress that Disney Store exclusively released in 2009. Like its predecessor, this dress is limited to 2,000 pieces world wide. Available in girls’ sizes 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10, the 80% polyester/20% nylon dress features a satin underskirt, a gold lame bodice with gold brocade ribbon and gold cord accents, decorated with rosettes and gold ribbon and tulle bows and trimmed with ruffles and puff sleeves.

Pictured along with the dress are the matching deluxe limited edition crown and shoes, each sold separately.

For more information or to order the dress, visit DisneyStore.com. Don’t forget to check out the video of the dress as it’s modeled in motion.

Videos are also available with all of the costumes now available in the Halloween Boootique at DisneyStore.com such as the new Mad Hatter costume inspired by Johnny Depp in Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland.

Photo courtesy of Disney Store.

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Posted by Stitch Kingdom - August 19, 2010 at 10:05 pm

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Disney Store ‘Belle’ Limited Edition Doll Now Available for Pre-Order; Hi-Res Photo

The Limited Edition Belle (5000) from Disney StoreDisney Store has provided us with this hi-res photo of the new Disney Store exclusive limited edition Belle doll which will be available to own on October 5, the same day Beauty and the Beast is being released on Disney Blu-ray/DVD.

The exquisite 16″ doll which is limited to just 5,000 pieces worldwide joins Snow White and Tiana as the third princess in this highly collectible series from Disney Store which has consistently and rapidly sold out completely very shortly after their respective releases.

With its intricate details inspired by 18th century French fashion, this beautifully designed Belle doll captures the essence of the Beauty that turned a Beast into a handsome prince. The elegance of her golden satin dress is enhanced by the intricate layers of gathering, each punctuated by a shimmering golden rhinestone. The bodice is accented with five perfect golden roses, each capped by a single glittering stone, and gleaming golden jeweled strands which add to the magical look befitting a Disney Princess. A delicate swag of luxurious chiffon held in place by gorgeous golden roses adds the perfect touch to an exquisite gown. Belle holds a single glittering red rose; a fitting testament to the power of true love.

Belle retails for $99.95 and comes complete with a stand and certificate of authenticity (COA). She will not be bundled with an edition of the film.

To view the hi-res version of the photo, click on the thumbnail pictured above. If the resize icon appears in the photo window, you may click it to view the doll at its full size.

For more information or to pre-order Belle, click here.

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Posted by Stitch Kingdom - August 16, 2010 at 5:33 pm

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