Disney Store 2011 Holiday Collection Preview
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Recently I had the opportunity to meet with Disney Store as part of the Disney Consumer Products holiday preview and get a first look at some of the new and exciting items coming this fall exclusively to Disney Store and DisneyStore.com. The two major franchises to expect more of in the holiday season at Disney Store are Disney Princesses and Disney/Pixar’s Cars 2, both of which will be offering some amazing limited edition items that any fan will be sure to appreciate.
Rapunzel to Receive Coronation Ceremony October 2 at Kensington Palace
Disney will officially welcome Rapunzel as the 10th Disney Princess character at a high profile, star-studded celebration, to take place in front of a global audience on October 2, 2011. Little princesses from across the globe will watch Rapunzel be welcomed into the Disney Princess royal court by Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Mulan, Pocahontas, Snow White and Tiana.
In a world first, Kensington Palace, London, UK, was chosen by Disney as the perfect location for this magical welcoming ceremony of a Disney Princess, as it has been the home of many real life princesses over the centuries.
‘Rapunzel’ Inspired Wedding Gown by Alfred Angelo Previewed by Disney Weddings
Via its official blog, Disney Fairy Tale Weddings has previewed the latest addition to the family of wedding gowns by Alfred Angelo inspired by Disney Princesses, ‘Rapunzel.’
Recently, Alfred Angelo also debuted the Cinderella Platinum Anniversary wedding gown, in honor of Disney Fairy Tale Wedding’s twentieth anniversary.
Photos: Disney Gets ‘Tangled’ with Locks of Love Event
This past weekend, several celebrity hair-stylists offered complimentary haircuts at the Bungalow Salon in West Hollywood, CA to benefit the Locks of Love charity in celebration of the Disney Blu-ray/DVD release of Tangled.
Locks of Love provides hair pieces to financially disadvantaged children suffering from long term medical hair loss in an effort to ‘return a sense of self, confidence and normalcy to children suffering from hair loss.’
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has graciously provided us with the following slideshow consisting of photos from the event:
‘Tangled’ Blu-ray Gift Pack Giveaway
Courtesy of our friends at Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, we are pleased to be able to offer one of our lucky readers a Tangled prize pack consisting of their very own copy of Tangled from Walt Disney Animation Studios on Disney Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack (note this is not the 3D edition) plus a do-it-yourself Tangled paper lantern kit and a Tangled tee (adult large) featuring Pascal (images coming soon).
Available to own on March 29, the film will be available in 4-disc (BD3D/BD/DVD/Digital Copy)
First Look: Flynn’s Tangled Tales: ‘Barrel Blast’ and ‘Crashimus Maximus’
In honor of the upcoming BD/DVD release of Walt Disney Animation Studios Tangled
Barrel Blast:
Crashimus Maximus:
First Look: ‘Tangled’ Alternate Opening and Bonus Features
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has offered up two sneak peeks at the upcoming BD/DVD release of Walt Disney Animation Studios Tangled
The first peek includes one of two alternate storybook openings included on the home release, introduced by directors Nathan Greno and Byron Howard. This particular opening is the second presented in the bonus features and represents a transitional version of the animated opening, although some of it is presented here in storyboard format.
Zachary Levi, Mandy Moore, Alan Menken and Randy Newman to Perform at Oscars
Nominees for best original song will be performed this year at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Sunday, February 27, 2011. Today, producers Bruce Cohen and Don Mischer announced the artists who will perform the nominated songs on the Kodak Theatre stage on Oscar Night.
Disney will see both of its nominated songs, ‘I See the Light’ from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Tangled and ‘We Belong Together’ from Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story 3 presented by their original performers.
Disney’s ‘Tangled’ Available to Own March 29, 2011; Limited Edition Deluxe Rapunzel Doll Available for Pre-Order
Disney Store has now begun accepting pre-orders for Tangled, which will be available to own on March 29, 2011. The official site now offers the 3D Blu-ray/BD/DVD/Digital File combo edition, the Blu-ray/DVD combo edition and the DVD edition, however only the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack offers an online-only pre-order bonus of a set of four lithographs plus the ability to save up to $20 on a future purchase.
For details on bonus features, see our original report on the pre-release success of the film.
Tonner Announces 2011 Collection Featuring Rapunzel, Alice in Wonderland, Muppets and More
Ahead of the 2011 International Toy Fair in New York City, Tonner has announced a partial list of its new releases for this year, amongst which are several Disney properties including Rapunzel from Tangled, several dolls from Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland, The Muppets and Tamina from Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.
Rapunzel ($189.99, LE 1000) from Tonner features a 16″ body and comes dressed in a custom-printed satin blouse with lace trim and lace-up detail, paired with a matching custom-printed satin skirt. Matching ballet slippers also included.
Shipping date is to be determined. For more information, images or to reserve now, see here.
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