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After the successful debut of the Disney Channel Original Movie, Sofia the First: Once Upon A Princess (available on DVD March 5, 2013), the new series debuts tomorrow morning on Disney Channel.
For the first episode, titled ‘Just One of the Princes,’ Sofia strives to become the first princess to earn a spot on her school’s flying derby team and although paired with the overly-anxious horse Minimus (voiced by ‘Modern Family’s Eric Stonestreet), she learns to believe in herself and proves that a princess can do anything she sets her mind to.
Disney Junior has provided us with stills (including an behind-the-scenes image of Eric Stonestreet recording) from the episode as well as a couple of clips, embedded below.
This episode of Disney Junior’s ‘Sofia The First’ debuts Friday, January 11 at 9:30 am ET/PT on Disney Channel and will re-air on Disney Junior at 5:30 pm ET/PT.
Images and clips © and courtesy Disney Junior. All Rights Reserved.
Categories: Television Tags: Animation, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Princess Sofia, Princess Sofia the First, Sofia, Sofia the First, television
New ‘Sofia the First’ Merchandise Debuts at Disney Store
Today, Disney Store Disney Store launched a new line of “Sofia the First” product in celebration of the highly-anticipated debut of the animated children’s series “Sofia the First,” on January 11th, on Disney Channel (9:30-10:00 a.m., ET/PT) and Disney Junior (5:30-6:00 p.m., ET/PT). Available exclusively at Disney Store and DisneyStore.com, the product line features an assortment of items inspired by the series, including Sofia’s iconic amulet necklace and tiara, costume, accessories, “Sofia the First” picture book and more.
The November 18 premiere of Disney Junior’s animated television movie “Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess” introduced a record number of viewers to Disney’s first little girl princess, Sofia the First, delivering a crowning glory of 8.2 million Total Viewers on Disney Channel, handily becoming the #1 cable TV telecast of all time among Kids 2-5 (2.9 million/18.2 rating) and Girls 2-5 (2.1 million/27.2 rating) and 1 preschool cable TV telecast of all time in Total Viewers and Women 18-49 (1.7 million/2.6 rating). A family viewing event, the movie also delivered with older kids and adults, attracting more than 5.0 million Kids 2-11 and more than 2.4 million Adults 18-49.
Enchanting product highlights include:
- Sofia the First Costume – Complete with ruffles, bows and all the same beautiful details as Sofia’s gown in the TV series “Sofia the First,” this costume will have little girls enjoying hours of dress-up time all year long. Size run- 18-24 mos, 2/3, 4, 5/6 ($39.50)
- Sofia the First Light-Up Amulet of Avalor Necklace – A beautiful purple amulet necklace that lights up, just like Sofia’s! ($9.50)
- Sofia the First Tiara – Little girls can feel like a true princess-in-training with this beautifully embellished tiara. This Sofia-inspired crown matches perfectly with the Sofia the First costume for girls. ($14.50)
- Sofia the First Book and CD- The story of a young girl whose life changes when her mom marries the King is told in this enchanting Sofia the First picture book which includes a CD with three exclusive songs! ($17.99)
- Sofia Plush Doll – Royally huggable, this soft Sofia plush doll is the perfect companion for any little princess. Complete with her signature purple dress and tiara, this doll is ready for fun–from play time through bed time. ($19.50)
- Sofia’s Friends Mini-Bean Plush Toys- Sofia’s best animal friends are more huggable than ever, with our Sofia the First mini-bean plush collection. Features: Clover, Blue Bird, Whatnaught and Robin. ($8.50 each)
Also, in celebration of the product line launch, Disney Store will be offering a “Sofia the First – My Royal Family Crest” activity to surprise, delight and engage guests from Monday, January 7th, through Sunday, January 20th, or while supplies last. The Family Crest activity sheet, along with other activities and games, can be viewed and downloaded on Disney.com.
For the entire Sofia assortment, guests can visit the Sofia the First online boutique at DisneyStore.com or visit their local Disney Store.
Categories: Merchandise Tags: Costumes, Disney, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney Store, Sofia the First
‘Minnie’s Wizard of Dizz’ DVD Details Released
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has now confirmed our initial report about an as-of-yet unannounced special musical episode of ‘Mickey Mouse Clubhouse’ titled ‘Minnie’s the Wizard of Dizz
After being swept up in a big wind, Minnie and Pluto end up in the silly but spectacular land of Dizz. It’s an amazing place with rainbow trees, butterfly bows, and friendly ‘Chipmunchkins,’ but what Minnie wants most is to get home. Together, Minnie and her new friends Scarecrow Goofy, Mickey the Tin Mouse, and Donald the Lion set off to ask the wonderful Wizard of the Pink Crystal City to make their dreams come true. But look out! Sneaky Witch Pete wants Minnie’s magical, sparkly pink shoes, and he’s got a few tricks up his sleeve.
Included on the DVD along with the special episode are two other ‘Mickey Mouse Clubhouse’ episodes, ‘The Golden Boo-Boo’ and ‘Goofy’s Gone,’ as well as ten episodes of the short form series, ‘Minnie’s Bow Toons.’ In addition, the DVD will include a free download of the Minnie Bow Maker digital book app.
‘Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Minnie’s the Wizard of Dizz
Categories: DVD/Blu-Ray, Television Tags: Animation, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Minnie Mouse, television, The Wizard of Oz, Wizard of Oz
Sneak Peek: ‘Sofia the First: Once Upon A Princess’
To all the subjects of the Tri-Kingdom area, let it be it known that Disney Junior’s ‘Sofia the First: Once Upon A Princess’ will make its television debut on November 18 at 7:00 pm and now, thanks to the Disney Channel, we have a couple of clips from the special to share with you.
In the first clip, Sofia (voiced by Ariel Winter) is introduced to her new bedroom in the castle by the royal steward, Baileywick (voiced by Tim Gunn). Used to sharing a small room with her mother, Sofia can’t believe her eyes at her new luck:
In this next clip, Clover (voiced by Wayne Brady) explains to Sofia — in song — why it is that small, furry woodland creatures are so eager to help out the princesses with their chores throughout the years.
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.
Categories: Television Tags: Animation, Ariel Winter, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Sofia, Sofia the First, television, Tim Gunn, Wayne Brady
‘Minnie’s the Wizard of Dizz’ on DVD on February 5
‘Minnie’s the Wizard of Dizz
Apparently, and agreeably so, it will be a ‘Mickey Mouse Clubhouse’ special which will presumably be announced and air on Disney Channel and Disney Junior ahead of its DVD release. One could surmise from the title that this will be a take on the L. Frank Baum The Wizard of Oz series. The popular children’s series has already tackled Alice in Wonderland with its ‘Adventures in Wonderland’ episode.
Also lending credence to theory and adding a bit of suspicion to the subject matter and timing is Walt Disney Studios’ own Oz the Great and Powerful prequel to the series of books, which will bow into theaters a month later on March 8, 2013.
We will provide more information on the ‘Minnie’s the Wizard of Dizz’ special and DVD as it becomes available to us.
Categories: DVD/Blu-Ray, Television Tags: Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Minnie Mouse, Oz, television, Wizard of Oz
‘Sofia the First’ All-Media Rollout Schedule Announced
Disney Junior’s ‘Sofia the First,’ a fairytale about a little girl who becomes a princess, debuts in an illustrated storybook
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.
Categories: Television Tags: Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Sofia the First
‘Mickey & Donald Have A Farm’ Premieres November 5, on DVD December 11
Ahead of any official announcement, Amazon.com is now listing the DVD edition of the ‘Mickey Mouse Club’ music special ‘Mickey & Donald Have Farm
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.’
Categories: DVD/Blu-Ray, Movies Tags: Disney Channel, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, MMC, television, TV
D-Signed Holiday Collection Inspired by ‘Girl vs Monster’ Now Available at Target
This holiday season celebrate your spectacular fashion sense with the newest installment of the D-Signed Collection exclusively at Target!
The Skylar Collection is inspired by Skylar Lewis (Olivia Holt, ‘Kickin’ It’), the fearless heroine of the Disney Channel Original Movie, Girl vs. Monster. The stylish pieces of the collection reflect Skylar’s larger-than-life personality and rocker attitude with a cool, fearless edge. The color palette is grounded in neutral black, vibrant fuchsia and bright citron, with grey heather and creamy white to round out the assortment.
Below is a sample of pieces from the collection, which is available now for the holiday gifting season:
- Butterfly Graphic Tank ($14.99) – This citron zip back tank brings a splash of color to any ensemble, complete with gorgeous butterfly graphic embellished with glitter. Available in sizes XS to XL for ages 8 to 12.
- Matte Sateen Jacket with Rouched Sleeves ($19.99) – Dress up your outfit with this fashionable blazer and three-quarter rouched sleeves, available in sleek black or chic fuchsia. The jacket comes in sizes XS to XL for ages 8 to 12.
- Printed Lace Stretch Twill Pant ($19.99) – No need to sacrifice comfort for fashion with these comfy yet trendy stretch twill pants, available in black or fuchsia. Printed with a lace detailing, these pants are the perfect piece to round out any ensemble. Available in sizes XS to XL for ages 8 to 12.
- Ruffle Jewel and Bow Headbands ($7.99 for 2 pack) – Bring some edge to any hairdo with a jewel-encrusted ruffle or shiny silver bow headband. Wear them to school or a holiday party – these accessories are the perfect way to complete your look!
From fashion-forward sateen jackets and trendy sequin jog pants, to glamorous and feminine peplum skirts and edgy dresses with studded shoulder detailing, the Skylar Collection features a variety of party outfits and fun go-to pieces that are perfect for the holiday season.
Categories: Uncategorized Tags: Clothing, D-Signed, DCOM, Disney Channel, Dsigned, Fashion, Girl vs Monster, Kickin' it, Olivia Holt, Target
‘Sofia the First’ Merchandise Now Available from Disney Store
With nearly a month to go before the movie premiere of ‘Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess’ on November 18, leading into a full fledged series to begin in spring, Disney Store has begun making some merchandise available online.
Now available for purchase is a 13″ plush version of Sofia along with two girls’ tees: a Sofia the First tee as well as a ‘princess in training‘ tee featuring Sofia.
The movie/series follows the adventures of Sofia (voiced by ‘Modern Family’s’ Ariel Winter) as she adapts to becoming a princess after her mother, Queen Miranda (Sara Ramirez) weds King Roland II of Enchancia and gains an instant family in the form of twin step-siblings James and Amber (who is the eldest by seven minutes). Enrolled at Royal Prep (with headmistresses Flora, Fauna and Merryweather), Sofia must learn what it takes to become a princess, all the while dealing with the jealousy of step-sister Amber, the evil-doings of the sorcerer Cedric (and his pet raven Wormwood) and keeping the secret that she can talk with animals thanks to the Amulet of Avalor presented to her by the King. Inside the castle, Sofia’s best friend is a rabbit named Clover (voiced by Wayne Brady) while her best friends she moved away from are Ruby and Jade. Also appearing on the series is Baileywick, the royal steward (voiced by Tim Gunn) as well as occasional surprise visits from classic Disney princesses such as Cinderella.
Categories: Merchandise Tags: Animation, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Sofia, Sofia the First, television
Sneak Peek: ‘Summerween’ in ‘Gravity Falls’
We first mentioned the ‘Summerween’ episode of ‘Gravity Falls’ in our coverage of the Disney Television Animation panel at San Diego Comic-Con earlier this year and now the time to celebrate is almost here! This Friday, the ‘Summerween’ episode premieres on Disney Channel and we’ve been given this first look at some of the hilarity that is sure to ensue.
Summerween is the Gravity Falls version of Halloween in Summer with Jack-o-Melons and lots of trick-or-treating. Dipper and Mabel are excited to join in on the fun, but when Wendy casually mentions that trick-or-treating is for kids, Dipper’s whole outlook on the evening changes. The night gets even more complicated when a monster that Dipper accidentally insulted makes them fulfill his candy quota by night’s end or else he will eat them. The all-new episode premieres Friday at 9:00 pm ET/PT on Disney Channel.
Below are a few stills as well as a video clip from the show provided to us by Disney Channel in which Soos warns Dipper and Mabel about the Summerween Trickster. Warning: This clip may contain small spoilers and leave you hanging with an uncontrollable and insatiable hunger for a Mr. Adequate Bar.
All images courtesy and © Disney Channel. All Rights Reserved.
Categories: Television Tags: Animation, Dipper, Dipper Pines, Disney Channel, Gravity Falls, Halloween, Mabel, Mabel Pines, Soos, Summerween, television
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