Alice News from Around the Planet

 

A piece by Marmite Sue for the Gallery Nucleus show "Curiouser and Curiouser". (I purchased one of the pieces of art from this show, but it's top secret which one.) You can see pictures of the art, here. Via

Here is a positive review of the Disney Alice in Wonderland games coming out this month.

Dutch theater chains which had declared a boycott on Alice in Wonderland over the DVD release schedule have also reached an agreement with Disney. I think that's it for the all the theaters that had threatened a boycott. Just in time!

Previously: Beautiful Alice in Wonderland Art

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Reviews of Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland Begin to Appear

Now that the review embargo has been lifted, reviews of Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland are appearing. At this time, the film is enjoying a score of 78% on Rotten Tomatoes. To put this score into perspective, Martin Scorsese's new film Shutter Island is currently at 67%, and James Cameron's Avatar is at 82%. This is only based on 9 reviews, so I'm sure the number has got some moving around to do, but I feel that's positive.

In other good news, Odeon Cinemas in the UK have reached an agreement with Disney over the disputed DVD release time.

The fashion blog, Go Fug Yourself, wants to know what you think about what Helena Bonham Carter wore to the British World Premiere. Go tell them!

Then come back and watch the 1903 version of Alice in Wonderland.



Previously: Alice in Wonderland Corsets and Dresses

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Disney Unable to Reach Deal With Odeon Cinemas

I know I know - I declared that I wouldn't watch any more video about Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland, but here are Matt Lucas (Tweedledum and Tweedledee) and Michael Sheen (the White Rabbit) talking about their roles at a news conference. Via

The BBC is reporting that Odeon Cinemas in the UK will not be screening Alice in Wonderland due to a disagreement over when the DVDs will be released. (It does look like Cineworld cinemas and The Vue chain will show the movie.)


Ireland's website, state.ie has details about a ticket giveaway.

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Alice Live Ultimate Fan Event Recap

Unfortunately, my "real life" got in the way of watching the Alice in Wonderland live event that happened on Friday. Apparently, 400,000 viewers showed up to watch the show, which streamed live via the Alice in Wonderland MySpace page. Fan Site mia-wasikowska.net has more photos of the live event.

Check out this cool Alice-inspired jewelry.

Disney has released a limited edition (or 500) Alice in Wonderland mouse ear hat.

The LA Times Blog goes into further detail of the growing friction between the movie theaters and Disney over when the DVD release of Alice in Wonderland will happen. It looks like AMC may join the boycott. A petition has been started which basically takes the position of the theaters. You can sign the petition here.

Previously: Disney Couture Alice Rabbit Bangle Bracelet

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