Interactive Alice in Wonderland hits the iPad

You've got to watch the somewhat motion-sickness-inducing video to see this clever Alice in Wonderland iPad book in action. I don't know about anybody else, but I'm certainly ready for an iPad! I just need to make more $$$. LOL. Via

For the crafty readers: Here are some nice Alice inspired embroidery patterns. Check here for interesting Alice charm bracelet ideas.

Previously: Disney's Alice Paper Toys

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More Alice for an Unbirthday

Cool "drink me" bottle necklace and earrings in NeliaTenlion's Etsy shop.

While we're on the topic: There is a ton of Alice in Wonderland stuff on Etsy. Every once in a while I go and check it out, and leave immediately because I'm overwhelmed. Today's search came up with 11,881 items! A person could do a blog just on Alice in Wonderland stuff on Etsy.

Superpunch has helpfully assembled photos of a collection of Alice in Wonderland dolls created by Julien Martinez. Don't miss the Tea Party.

The Disney Store has a new kind of plush doll and they've got some Alice items, like this
Mad Hatter and Cheshire Cat.

Previously: Cool Alice Stuff at the Disney Store

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Huge Tenniel Stickers and Almost Alice with Bonus Tracks

The TDN Shop/Studio in Curitiba, Brazil has these cool adhesive Alice in Wonderland wall decorations based on the artwork of John Tenniel. The page is in Portuguese. Here it is Google Translated into English.

Starting today, Hot Topic is selling an exclusive edition of the Almost Alice Soundtrack to Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland. This edition comes with three bonus tracks, "Sea What We Seas" by Never Shout Never, "Topsy Turvy" by Family Force 5 and "Extreme" by Valora!

Click here to purchase:
Various Artists - Almost Alice CD

Previously: Tokio Hotel and Kerli's Single, Strange

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15 Alice in Wonderland Crafts and Recipes

Many thanks to adub3n who sent in a photo of this Cheshire Cat paper toy he made with his daughter from our model, available here. They did a really good job on it. I love the mysterious lighting.

Check out these cool Alice-inspired crafts projects. Included are cup-cake toppers, envelopes, Valentine's Day cards, edible teacups, bookmarks, bookplates, shrink charms, felt flowers, picture frames, stickers, and door hangers. Thanks to Nancie for the tip!

As we reported a couple days ago, Disney is reducing the time between the release of Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland and when it becomes available on DVD and on-demand video. The theater chains are not pleased.

Previously: Alice in Wonderland Cupcakes

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Furniture Suitable for Alice

A long long time ago, I posted some furniture that looked like it belonged in Alice in Wonderland, and now here is furniture that looks very much like it but with the price tags. Whew! This is some expensive furniture. Click the link but make sure you're sitting down first. Via

Previously: Dust Furniture, among other things.

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Furniture Down the Rabbit Hole

More Alice in Wonderland inspired decor. I don't think I've seen much furniture that says Alice in Wonderland quite as much as these by Aqua Creations.

 

  

  

  

  

  

 

I'm especially enamored of the "Tut Chair", which is the more conventional grey chair with the graceful animal-like legs.

There aren't any places near me to buy them. Maybe I will drown my sorrows in an English Garden Bombe Chest.

Previously: Dust Furniture and Tim Burton Interview

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Friday is an Unbirthday

First up is an Etsy store which has some neat Alice in Wonderland prints, among other things.

If you're a real die-hard Disney fan, you might be interested in this article about the Blu-Ray DVD releases of Dumbo and Fantasia and how they've been juggled. At the very end is speculation on when Disney will be releasing both Alice 2010 and the 1951 versions on Blu-Ray. The author guesstimates that this might happen in August 2010. Apparently they call these Blu-Ray releases "Diamond Series".

Last, I just discovered this book called All Things Alice: The Wit, Wisdom, and Wonderland of Lewis Carroll. Inside are collected illustrations, quotes, recipes, letters, puzzles, games, and art all inspired by Alice in Wonderland. The author is Linda Sunshine, who also did All Things Oz.

Previously: A lot of Illustrated Alice in Wonderland Books.

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More Alice Home Decor

If you're looking to decorate your room in all Alice in Wonderland gear, it's pretty hard to go wrong with this surprisingly complete collection of switch and outlet wall plates. Shown are Alice herself and the White Rabbit in a Disney-like forest scene. It's almost obsessive. You'll see what I mean when you get to the bottom.

The Single Switch Plate

The 2 Plug Outlet Wall Plate

The 4 Plug Outlet Wall Plate

The Combo Swtich Outlet Wall Plate

The Rocker Switch Plate

The Double Toggle Switch Plate

If Double is Not Enough You May Ask For Triple!

Triple!

Previously: Alice-Inspired Decor

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Alice's Furniture and Manga

 

 

I stumbled across this page that has photos of a house from the Big Brother TV show that was decorated with an Alice in Wonderland theme. Looks like they were big into checkerboard patterns, paper lanterns and Bombe Furniture.

Here is a review for Alice 19th by Yu Watase, which is part of a series of Japanese manga comics which are Alice in Wonderland inspired. They appear to be aimed at girl otaku. Looks like you can get these books on Amazon. Check out Alice 19th.

Previously: Awesome Alice Clock with Flying Cards

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Saturday is Fashion Day for Alice

I don't normally post on Saturdays, but due to the buzz surrounding Disney's D23 Expo, there has been a flurry of news lately.

First some fun Alice in Wonderland inspired art. We have here a re-enactment of when the croquet invitation is handed to the Duchess' Frog Footman by the Queen's Fish Footman.

A very nicely done baby room. Check out the murals. I especially like the Cheshire Cat in the upper left corner. June's Room.

Designed Whitney Eve says they are AiW inspired fashions but I just don't see it. Maybe somebody can tell me what exactly screams Wonderland here?

According to the Kerrang! website, Ville Valo, frontman for the band HIM, is penning a track for the Alice in Wonderland soundtrack. How exciting! I hadn't even thought about soundtracks yet (except Danny Elfman.)

The LA Times has more news and information from Disney's D23 Expo. Apparently, Burton corrected Disney exec Cook on two points and the Times is being all "Ooo. Snap!" about it. How dreadful.

There is more news no doubt, but I am late for a very important date.

Previously: The Cheshire Cat!

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What is Thursday without some Alice

A site named The Neverending Shelf has declared October 7 through 14 "Alice in Wonderland week" and no doubt has plans for celebrating properly.

The SciFi Wire has information about SyFy's Alice in Wonderland adaptation which is due in December. Specifically, it has some quotes from Matt Frewer, who plays the White Knight.

Another blog post about how to throw an Alice in Wonderland party. Some good Alice Party items:

All Things Alice Small Note Cards or Alice in Wonderland Note Cards at Amazon.

Also Paper lanterns!

Previously: Amazing Alice in Wonderland Collection and Alice Home Decor

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There is No News this Friday

Alice is the New Black:

Disney has formally announced merchandising plans for Alice in Wonderland-inspired jewelry and fashions. See article here.



Here is some news about the Tom Binns Alice in Wonderland jewelry line...

The Helena Bonham Carter fansite is hosting a look-alike contest so break out your costumes and submit a photo. But you don't look like Helena Bonham Carter? No sweat. They're also accepting look-alike entries of other Alice in Wonderland characters.

Here is an interview with British comedian Matt Lucas, who will be playing Tweedledee and Tweedledum in Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland 2010.

I'm not sure who this is but they have Alice in Wonderland stamps of the Sir John Tenniel sort.

A nice sketch of Alice about to meet the Queen of Hearts.

Previously: Alice-inspired decorations

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Alice Decor: Cool Alice Clock!

This Alice in Wonderland clock is so cool, I'm devoting an entire post to it, and only it. There will be tea cakes served after. Please move two seats to the left, or right, depending.

The cards whirl around as the time changes. Besides all that, it has a SNOOZE BUTTON. How can one go wrong?

Previously: Alice in Wonderland Inspired Fabric and Decor

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Monday is Malice instead of Alice

Another film due in 2009 instead of "The Year of Alice", which we all know is 2010. I just found out about Malice in Wonderland a.k.a. Malice in Sunderland. This movie is in post-production according to IMDB. See below for an interesting preview featuring music from Prodigy's Firestarter.



Here Alice (Maggie Grace) suffers amnesia after being hit by a taxi cab and falls into another world - this one being the dark underworld of gangsters and crooks in England.

A quickie: Alice in Wonderland themed accessories. In this case a belt.

Previously: Alice in One Minute Twelve Seconds

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Fast Day is Slow

What we have here is a lack of news about Alice 2010. However, it seems like the sun never sets on Alice in Wonderland. Here are a few new items:

Can we hear a big "Yowsa!" for J. Scott Campbell's Alice in Wonderland cartoon illustration? Here is more by the same artist.

Notes on planning an Alice in Wonderland themed birthday party. Looks good!

I'm not sure if I already linked to this. Sorry if it's a repeat. More information about Alice Returns - the sequel to American McGee's Alice video game.

Speaking of American McGee's Alice Returns, here is more concept art for Alice Returns on SuperPunch.

Last - this is oh so YESTERDAY but it seems that Alice in Wonderland style hairbands are making a comeback.

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With Alice it Happens that Thursday is Friday

Slim pickings today. I do have to complain to you, dear reader, that I've never followed the news on something as singular as one movie, and as such I've never been treated to so much regurgitated pap dressed up as news. If I see one more person mix up, comment on, and present as new this interview with Tim Burton, I'm going to vomit.

On the plus side, we have more photos and cast listing of the SyFy channel's coming Alice TV show.

I discovered a blogger with an amazing vintage Alice in Wonderland collection and another home decor place with that Alice vibe. Click here for an only-mildly-amusing Alice in Wonderland Dress Up set.

This has nothing at all to do with Alice. WAT?

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Alice-Inspired Fabric, Decor, and Wallpapers

A cool Alice in Wonderland inspired fabric sample, from Sunday Stash.

Several shades of Alice in Wonderland Fabrics that would be great for Alice in Wonderland Halloween Costumes.

Someone is putting together some Alice Wallpapers for download.

Alice in Wonderland inspired home decorating at the Steampunk Home.

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Friday Fan News Round-up

Various Alice in Wonderland Blackberry themes (free registration with site required) for BlackBerry Bold 9000 and Blackberry Storm.

Tim Burton's art and movies will be shown at the New York Museum of Modern Art. The show will run November 22, 2009 through April 26, 2010.

If you're like me, you didn't notice the house in the background of the scene in the teaser trailer where Alice runs up to the rabbit hole. Turns out it's an 18th Century historic house, Antony House, in Plymouth in the UK, where they also did some filming for the movie. Here it is on Google Maps.


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Alice News - Curiouser and Curiouser

Actually, there isn't much curious here. Just more news about Alice in Wonderland.

First up an interview with director Tim Burton. He was asked if he had read the book and at what age. (Are there people who direct movies WITHOUT reading the book???) Burton's answer:

Oh yeah, when I was maybe eight, ten or whatever. I had a weird connection because I bought the house. I don’t know if you know the illustrator, Arthur Rackem. I live and work out of his studio. In 1905, he did some amazing versions of Alice in Wonderland, Sleepy Hollow, things that I’ve been involved with, so I felt there was a weird connection to me — the material, and life. It always helps somehow.

I found this very interesting. I love the Arthur Rackham illustrations for Alice in Wonderland.

Next up Anne Hathaway is in a list of top contenders to be America's next sweetheart.

Last, and this isn't exactly news, but a company named Dust Furniture is selling furniture that looks like it would be at home through the looking glass. Here are some examples, below. They also have an Etsy store!

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