The sequel to the popular Epic Mickey, the game takes players back to Wasteland where players will be able to play as Mickey Mouse. However, a second character – Oswald the Lucky Rabbit – can now be controlled by another player, leading to a fun co-op mode the previous game did not have. Sources have also said that Epic Mickey 2 will be a musical, with original songs helping to advance the storyline.

The game will be released this fall on the PS3, Xbox 360, Wii and PC/Mac, but in the meantime you can watch the trailer below.

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Sean Bratches, ESPN’s vice president of affiliate and advertising sales, says:

We’re a platform-agnostic content company. To the extent that in the future there’s an opportunity with Apple to authenticate through the pay-TV food chain as we’re doing with Microsoft, that’s something that we will participate in.

However, a spokesperson for the Bristol, Connecticut-based ESPN said that there are no conversations happening with Apple about allowing WatchESPN to appear on their TV device. As of this writing, no spokespeople for Apple have come forward with comments. We’ll keep you updated on this story when more news becomes available.

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Says Judy Taylor, senior vice president, casting and talent relations, Disney Channels Worldwide:

We are constantly searching for new talent and this official open casting call gives participants the chance to showcase their abilities directly to our casting representatives. We are excited to help these kids follow their dreams.

Auditions will take place May 26 at the Kansas City Convention Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All boys and girls with the ability to play characters between the ages of 10-18 are invited to audition. All minors must bring an accompanying parent or guardian.

For more information, please visit disneychannel.com/opencall.

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In the new sequence, which will be set to composer Patrick Doyle’s Scottish-inspired score, we will be introduced to Princess Merida as she races across the Highlands on a mission to change the fate of her world.

Brave will be released in theaters June 22, but the new World of Color sequence debuts June 15.

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Bringing this story to life is playwright Rick Elice, known for his previous work on such Broadway shows as Jersey Boys and The Addams Family. For Peter and the Starcatcher, Elice has crafted a whimsical and enchanting script that creates just as much excitement and whimsy for an adult as it does for a child. Combining witty dialogue, direct addresses to the audience, and the occasional pop culture reference, the play is humorous yet wondrous, able to go between being hilarious and poignant at a moment’s notice. The fast pace, wonderful language, and wittiness of the dialogue makes for a script that bursts with intricacies and details; audiences can see this show again and again and be able to pick up on a new pun or joke each time. But while adults can enjoy these nuances, the text never becomes challenging or the plot hard to understand; this family-friendly show never goes too far for children or keeps them out of the loop.

Aiding the telling of the story just as much as Elice’s script, however, is the amazingly inventive direction by Alex Timbers and Roger Rees. With a cast of only twelve actors and minimal set pieces, the show’s staging is complex yet minimal, relying as much on the audience’s imagination as the staging itself to bring this enchanting tale to life. The ridiculously talented ensemble of actors deftly maneuver themselves and just a few key props to create hundreds of different scenes and characters; highlights include a scene in which the actors become a series of doors and a small cabin in a ship created solely out of a piece of rope held up by two actors. By just evoking these scenes and letting the audience’s imagination do the rest, the piece feels richer and more enchanting overall, drawing the audience into the piece and helping to create a sense of child-like whimsy that only strengthens this story about the Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up.

While the set pieces of the show are minimal, they are nonetheless incredibly fantastical and integral to the show’s atmosphere of enchantment. Made primarily using found objects and recycled materials, the main set pieces in the show give the play a handmade and organic quality, perfectly setting the scene without being overly specific or overdone. Most awe-inspiring is the proscenium arch that hangs above the theatre. Entirely created from existing materials that include kitchen utensils and rope, set designer Donyale Werle has created a piece that immediately lets the audience know that they’re in for something special as soon as they enter the theatre.

However, the amazing content and staging of the show would be nothing were it not for the hard-working and unbelievably talented actors that bring the show to life. With a cast of only 12 performers and hundreds of characters appearing throughout the show, these amazing actors manage to seamlessly go from character to character without a hitch. In this ensemble of actors, even lead performers go from having an integral part in one scene to being a background pirate or sailor in the next, creating a true sense of community that helps make this play feel so special and easy to connect with. Standout performances from the cast include Adam Chandler-Berat as Peter, who manages to have the perfect combination of wide-eyed innocence and self-confidence, and Tony nominee Celia Keenan-Bolger as Molly, who truly becomes the center of the show in her perfectly assured yet naïve depiction of the young girl who changes Peter’s life forever. But the true highlight in the cast is Christian Borle as Black Stache, the dastardly pirate who will go on to become the infamous Captain Hook. Best known for his portrayal of composer Tom Levitt on NBC’s Smash, Borle assumes the role of Black Stache with a confident swagger and overacted portrayal that perfectly fits this nefarious yet buffoonish character, immediately drawing the audience in and making them roar with laughter with each mannerism or joke.

To put it simply, Peter and the Starcatcher is both theatre and Disney at its best. The immense creativity of the script and direction epitomize why live theatre is such an important medium, as the audience is given the chance to become an integral part of the show through using their own creativity and suspension of disbelief in a way that no other medium of performance can offer. While Disney Theatricals serves only as a producing partner in the show and not as its main sponsor, the show also functions as the best Disney things do, drawing upon our imaginations to create a sense of child-like wonder in audiences of all ages while maintaining a strong attention to detail that keeps us coming back again and again. While there may be plenty of Broadway shows out there that offer celebrities, spectacle, or a sense of grandiose splendor, Peter and the Starcatcher, with just twelve actors and a powerful script and point of view, manages to be one of the greatest shows to hit Broadway in a long time.

Her Universe was created by actress Ashley Eckstein, who provides the voice for Ahsoka Tano on Star Wars: The Clone Wars. The new spring/summer collection will include a racer bank tank top and a variety of tops that feature beloved Star Wars characters like R2-D2, Princess Leia, Darth Vader and more. There are also pieces being introduced for the younger fans, including several youth t-shirt designs and a Jedi onesie.

Says Ashley:

Disney’s Star Wars Weekends is one of my favorite events of the year. I truly enjoy meeting Star Wars fans of all ages and that’s why I am so excited to be offering merchandise for women, girls and now babies! As the voice of Ahsoka Tano, I cannot wait to see baby girls in an Ahsoka ‘Jedi in Training’ onesie or little girls running around in Ahsoka’s new costume top.

To learn more about Her Universe, visit HerUniverse.com or “Like” them on Facebook via Facebook.com/HerUniverse.

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In a complain CBS filed, they allege:

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then CBS should take pride in ABC’s latest reality television project. It replicates every key aspect of ‘Big Brother,’ including, among other things, its plot, themes, mood, setting, pace, characters, sequence of events.

CBS claims that several former CBS executives who worked on Big Brother are now working on Life in a Glass House, and that these employees have disclosed company trade secrets and confidential information in direct violation of their non-disclosure agreements. The lawsuit alleges copyright infringement, trade secret misappropriation and unfair competition, among other claims. CBS is currently seeking a court order to halt this alleged copyright infringement.

An ABC spokeswoman responded to the lawsuit by saying it “there is no merit,” and says that “The differences between Glass House and Big Brother are both fundamental and obvious, ranging from Glass House’s interactive elements and audience participation to its deployment of cutting edge technologies.

We’ll keep you updated on this case when further news becomes available.

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Disney’s stock prices rose after an announcement last week that Disney would be making a sequel to the box-office hit The Avengers. Iger sold 1.8 million shares of his stock after the announcement was made. Two more Disney execs – Alan Braverman and Kevin A. Mayer – also sold stock after the company’s earnings report.

In a statement, Disney said Iger sold stock because of a “routine financial planning [initiative] to meet his family’s diversification goals.” Currently, Iger owns 1.14 million shares in Disney.

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According to DFB, the land immediately makes you feel as if you’ve stepped into the world of Radiator Springs. The cafe itself is a counter-service restaurant that will offer breakfast, lunch and dinner options. It’s important to take a look at the decor as well; Disney Imagineers really went all out with the decor, including a giant light fixture made from tail pipes.

The cafe offers indoor and outdoor seating, walk-up kiosks and two dining rooms that offer a view of Sally’s Cozy Cones and Ornament Valley, respectively.

As for the food, Flo’s V-8 Cafe will be taking a cue from the popularity of the “rotisserie” in the 1950’s and serve rotisserie menu items – like pork loin and citrus turkey – with a modern twist. Vegetarians will also be able to enjoy the cafe with a Vegetarian Tater Bake or vegetarian baked beans.

In addition to classic milkshakes, Flo’s will offer Coca Cola products as well as beverages from two local breweries. Adult guests will also be able to order wines by the glass. For dessert, it’s all about the pie at Flo’s and diners will be able to choose from delicious varieties like apple cheddar, chocolate  mud pie, strawberry rhubarb and blueberry peach.

Overall, it looks like Flo’s V-8 Cafe will have a little something for everyone to enjoy. Thanks so much to our friends at the Disney Food Blog for posting their first look at this amazing restaurant. Will you be dining here when Cars Land officially opens June 15?

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Said Baker:

They’re just starting that now. I designed the makeup for Angelina Jolie. At this point, I’m actually finished with that part of it.

While there are no confirmed details about how Maleficent will look translated to live-action, Angelina Jolie did confirm in a past interview that the iconic horns would remain.

Maleficent will be in theaters March 14, 2014.

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