"When that day comes I shall futterwacken... vigorously."

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Walt Disney and Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland continues Alice's adventures in Lewis Carroll's novels, Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass. Alice Kingsleigh (Mia Wasikowska is now 19 years old and lives in a high Victorian society. She attends Lord Ascot's garden party where Hamish Ascot (Leo Bill) asks for her hand in marriage. Unsure of what to do, she becomes distracted by a rabbit in a waistcoat. She disregards the proposal and follows the rabbit. At the trunk of an old tree, she falls down the hole and ends up in Underland (once misheard by Alice and mistakened to be Wonderland).

Underland has become a wasteland since Alice's previous departure. Iracebeth the Red Queen (Helena Bonham Carter) banished Mirana the White Queen (Anne Hathaway) to her own castle and took possession of the Vorpal Sword. The Underland residents suffer from the Red Queen's reign of terror, especially from her Jabberwocky (Christopher Lee). According to the scroll of Underland's history, on Frabjous Day, Alice will return to slay the Jabberwocky with the Vorpal sword, overthrowing the Red Queen to return power back to the White Queen.

However, Alice is not who she was. She has no recollection of her previous visits and has only fragmented dream sequences. She thinks she is dreaming again. When she meets  Nivens McTwisp the White Rabbit (Michael Sheen), Mallymkun the Dormouse (Barbara Windsor), Uilleam the Dodo bird (Michael Gough), and Tweedledum and Tweedledee (Matt Lucas), they argue about whether she is the Alice mentioned in the scroll. They defer to Absolem the Caterpillar (Alan Rickman) for answers, which he replies, "not hardly Alice." Alice continues to protest they have the wrong Alice when suddenly they are interrupted by Ilosovic Stayne the Knave of Hearts (Crispin Glover), his army of red cards and the Bandersnatch creature. The Knave of Hearts breaks up the group and steals the scroll. The Bandersnatch attacks Alice and she manages to escape into the woods when the Dormouse takes out one of Bandersnatch's eyes.

The Knave of Hearts returns back to the Red Queen's castle and deliver the news about what the scroll foretold. The Red Queen demands that Alice be found at once. He orders the bloodhound Bayard (Timothy Spall) to sniff Alice out, promising to free Bayard's wife and pup. Meanwhile, Alice meets Chessur the Cheshire Cat (Stephen Fry) in the woods. He leads to her to Tarrant Hightopp the Mad Hatter (Johnny Depp), where he is having a tea party with Thackery Earwicket the March Hare (Paul Whitehouse) and the Dormouse. At first the Mad Hatter is thrilled to have Alice back in Underland and ecstatic about Frabjous Day. However, he soon realizes she is not the same as she once was. Once again the Knave of Hearts appears and interrupts the tea party. The Mad Hatter hides Alice in a teapot and then later sends her soaring on his hat to escape as he is captured.

Later Bayard comes to find Alice and together they set out for the Red Queen's castle to rescue the Mad Hatter. Alice disguises herself by growing larger and meets the Red Queen, introducing herself as  "Um" from Umbridge. Admiring Alice's large head, the Red Queen invites Alice to join her royal court. The Mad Hatter is brought before the Red Queen and Alice. He convinces the Red Queen to delay his beheading by offering to become her personal milliner. She is intrigued by his offer to design hats for her flattering big head and postpones the execution. Alice uses the time to find the Vorpal Sword, the only weapon that can slay the Jabberwocky. Offering kindness to the Bandersnatch, she obtains the sword and they escape together with Bayard. With the Cheshire Cat's help, the Mad Hatter, the White Rabbit, the Dormouse, Bayard's family and Tweedledee and Tweedledum soon follow. They all meet at the White Queen's castle.

The White Queen declares Alice as her "champion." As everyone prepares for the impending battle against the Red Queen and her army, Alice still believes she is not the Alice in the prophecy. Without a champion to fight and slay the Jabberwocky, the Underland residents will continue to be imprisoned by the Red Queen. As Frabjous Day draws near, Alice seeks out Absolem for his wise guidance. Will Absolem be able to help Alice find her inner champion in time to slay the Jabberwocky on Frabjous Day  so the Mad Hatter will do the Futterwacken Dance once again? Or will the Red Queen declare, "Off with their heads!"

 
Left to right: 1-Disc DVD, 1-Disc Blu-ray, 3-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack

Special Features:

1-Disc DVD Version

• Wonderland Characters
  • Finding Alice - It's all things Alice. This featurette includes Tim Burton's vision for the
    characters, differences from the book and Disney's version of Alice and how she evolves
    as both a character and actor as she takes an adventure through Wonderland.
  • The Mad Hatter - Audiences are provided with a deeper look into the world of the Mad
    Hatter. Check out Johnny Depp's early sketches, make-up, costumes and how they
    digitally enhanced his eyes.
• Making Wonderland 
  
  • Effecting Wonderland - A behind-the-scenes piece on the different technologies used
    to create some of the most beloved characters in the film – Stayne, Tweedledee,
    Tweedledum, Bandersnatch and the Red Queen.

1-Disc Blu-ray & 3-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (includes Standard DVD and Digital Copy)

• Wonderland Characters
  • Finding Alice - It's all things Alice. This featurette includes Tim Burton's vision for the
    characters, differences from the book and Disney's version of Alice and how she evolves
    as both a character and actor as she takes an adventure through Wonderland.
  • The Mad Hatter - Audiences are provided with a deeper look into the world of the Mad
    Hatter. Check out Johnny Depp's early sketches, make-up, costumes and how they
    digitally enhanced his eyes.
  • The Futterwacken Dance - Futterwhat? Check out the making of the timeless dance
    called the Futterwacken. *Blu-ray exclusive*
  • The Red Queen - The creation of the Red Queen from start to finish, including early Tim
    Burton sketches showcasing costume designs, make-up and digital effects. *Blu-ray exclusive*
  • Time-Lapse: Sculpting the Red Queen - A short time-lapse piece showing Helena
    Bonham Carter as she gets her make-up done. A three-hour process can be watched in
    just a few short minutes. *Blu-ray exclusive*
  • The White Queen - An interview with Anne Hathaway, who plays Wonderland's good
    queen, about her character's journey throughout the process of the film. *Blu-ray exclusive*
• Making Wonderland
  • Effecting Wonderland - A behind-the-scenes piece on the different technologies used
    to create some of the most beloved characters in the film – Stayne, Tweedledee,
    Tweedledum, Bandersnatch and the Red Queen.
  • Scoring Wonderland - Composer Danny Elfman and Tim Burton discuss the music for
    the movie. *Blu-ray exclusive*
  • Stunts of Wonderland - A featurette highlighting some of the biggest stunts in the film. *Blu-ray exclusive*
  • Making the Proper Size - An inside look at the visual effects process of growing and
    shrinking Alice. See how filmmakers used different techniques to stay true to the
    storyline. *Blu-ray exclusive*
  • Cakes of Wonderland - Take a trip to "Cake Divas" where the creators of the EAT ME
    cakes provide viewers with details about how they made the smallest crumb to the
    largest cake in scale. *Blu-ray exclusive*
  • Tea Party Props - Tea cups, saucers, cakes and more. Prop master Doug Harlocker
    gives an overview of all the props used to bring the famous tea party scene together
    visually. *Blu-ray exclusive*

Exclusives and Special Deals:

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Amazon.com

You can save $10 on Alice in Wonderland 3-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (includes DVD and Digital Copy) when you purchase another eligible title in the same order by June 14, 2010.

BarnesAndNoble.com USA

Receive a free $5 online BN.com gift certificate that is good towards a future purchase when you order any version of Alice in Wonderland by Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 2:59am ET. Choose from 1-Disc DVD, 1-Disc Blu-ray or 3-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack.

Best Buy USA / Future Shop Canada

For the 3-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (includes Standard DVD and Digital Copy) (USA/Canada), there will be an exclusive foil die-cut slipcase and six collectible character cards (5" x 6.5").

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Select Best Buy USA stores will be hosting special midnight release events for Alice in Wonderland. Please arrive in the early evening on May 31, 2010 and wait for the clock to strike 12 midnight (June 1, 2010) to be the first to purchase Alice in Wonderland. You will receive $5 off the Best Buy exclusive Alice in Wonderland Blu-ray Combo Pack ($26.99 before discount) and a poster (22" x 32") (for the first 50 customers, while supplies last).

BJ's Wholesale Club

Great coupon stacking deal when you buy both Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland on DVD or Blu-ray Combo Pack and a 32-pack of Simply H2O Water by Berkley & Jensen.

Blockbuster USA

Pre-order any version of Alice in Wonderland and receive a free movie poster and $5 gift card at your local store.

F.Y.E. / Suncoast USA

Receive an official Alice in Wonderland poster and $5 Mail In Rebate when you pre-order any version of Alice in Wonderland at your local store. You must leave a deposit and complete your purchase by June 20, 2010. To receive the $5 rebate, you must fill out the rebate form given to you at the time of purchase and mail to address on the form with a postmark date of no later than July 20, 2010. You will need to include a rebate receipt and the UPC barcode symbol from the package; many people have reported success by sending in the price sticker that contains the UPC barcode. Please read the directions carefully.

Hastings USA

When you purchase any version of Alice in Wonderland (1-Disc DVD, 1-Disc Blu-ray, 3-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack), you can get a companion book for only $5. Choose from: Alice in Wonderland: The Visual Guide or Alice in Wonderland Ultimate Sticker Book.

Target USA

Get a $5 Target gift card when you purchase any version of Alice in Wonderland and one of the following at your local store: Alice in Wonderland video game (Nintendo DS ($24.99), Wii ($29.99) or PC ($19.99)) or Alice in Wonderland soundtrack ($12.99). Quantities are limited and no rain checks will be given.

Toys 'R' Us USA

Receive $10 off any Disney Blu-ray when you pre-order Alice in Wonderland on Blu-ray with a $5 deposit at your local store.

Receive $5 off any Disney DVD when you pre-order Alice in Wonderland on DVD with a $5 deposit at your local store.

Coupons:

$10 off Alice in Wonderland 3-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (includes Standard DVD and Digital Copy)

$5 off Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland DVD or 1-Disc Blu-ray or Blu-ray Combo Pack (includes DVD and Digital Copy)

Rebates:

San Antonio Budget Events Examiner tells you how to save another $5 by a mail-in rebate.

Best Prices:

1-Disc DVD - $12.99 at Fry's, $13.95 at Pathmark (expires June 10, 2010), $15.96 at Walmart.com, $15.97 at Fry's, $15.99 at Amazon.com, Toys 'R' Us, $16.99 at Best Buy, Hastings, Target

1-Disc Blu-ray - $19.96 at Walmart.com, $19.97 at Fry's, $19.99 at Amazon.com, Best Buy, $22.99 at Hastings, Target, $29.99 at Toys 'R' Us

3-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack - $24.96 at Walmart.com, $24.99 at Amazon.com, Fry's, $26.99 at Target, Best Buy, Toys 'R' Us, $27.99 at Hastings

Amazon.com exclusive 3-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack & Film Cell Photo Frame - $84.99 at Amazon.com

Best Buy exclusive 3-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack - $26.99 at Best Buy

Stores:

Best Buy: New York City locations or use the store locator for other areas.

Blockbuster: New York City locations or use the store locator for other areas.

FYE: New York City locations or use the store locator for other areas.

Toys 'R' Us: New York City locations or use the store locator for other areas.

Target: New York City locations or use the store locator for other areas.

Walmart: Long Island locations or use the store locator for other areas.

Amazon.com charges sales tax for all New York shipping addresses.

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