Angelina As Maleficent

She's been called the human version of Jessica Rabbit - but she is now set to star in Disney's live-action version of Sleeping Beauty, titled Maleficent. Rather than focusing the story on Aurora, this movie will be about one of Disney's most famous villains, Maleficent herself. Jolie is set to play the lead roll and filming, which was long rumored, is now scheduled to begin this summer.

Jessica Rabbit Premium Format Delayed Again

The upcoming Jessica Rabbit Premium Format has yet again been pushed back for a later release date. Originally scheduled for release in April, then May, it is now reported to be released in June, according to Sideshow Collectibles website. There is no word on why it is being pushed back so often, but it was scheduled for release during the second quarter of 2012, and if released in June will still make the 2nd Quarter release.

In The Spotlight - Custom Masks By Denise

If you are looking for custom work, the internet is full of people creating, drawing, painting, and sculpting. When someone has real talent, you can easily spot it. Denise is a prime example of a treasure that you can find out there. She creates custom decorative masks that are unique and stunningly beautiful. Not only does she create one-of-a-kind creations, but she expertly paints various Disney characters like Maleficent, The Evil Queen... and now Jessica Rabbit!

ImNotBad.com:
What inspired you to start painting?

Denise:
I've been an artist my entire life, as long as I can remember...I began in the arts from watching my Dad , who was also an amazing artist/musician. He would draw and paint and I just knew that it was something I had to do as well. I began drawing, then drawing portraits, creating costumes, practicing with 3d mediums such as makeup & clays, which is now one of the most rewarding facets of my career, special fx makeup...you know, monsters, gore, fantasy, zombies, you name it, I create it...on actual people.

New Release - Jessica Rabbit Medium Figure

There are many things to consider when spending $90 for a statue - like, if you can afford it, or if you have room for it. But, shoddy work from Disney is not something you would not be one of the things you would think of. Back in 2005, the Jessica Rabbit big figure was released in all Disney parks, and eventually made its way to the Disney Store website years later. At almost $200, standing around two feet tall, this Jessica statue was worth every penny. The big figure I ordered back then did sadly arrive broken. Disney replaced it no questions asked. Recently a smaller version of the Big Figure was released in Disney Park locations. I think it's officially being called the Medium Figure, but it has also simply been called a Jessica Rabbit sculpture. This smaller version though does not hold up to any expectations and has WAY too many issues to look out for that it's probably better to skip buying it!

Pin Preview - March DSF Pins

Coming in March to the Disney Soda Fountain Studio Store will be two new Jessica Rabbit pins. On March 9th the Jessica Rabbit Coin pin will be released - a Limited Edition of 300 and $10.95 each. Then on March 31st, the Jessica Rabbit Easter Stained Glass pin will be released. This pin is $14.95 each and only Limited to 150 each.

Original Maroon Studios Sign

Here is a photo of the very rare original Maroon Studios sign from Disney's MGM Studios (left). This original sign was more like the opening of Who Framed Roger Rabbit - with Baby Herman and Roger Rabbit's heads below the logo. This time Jessica is joining them. The sign comes off as a little awkward with Jessica there since her hair just sort of hangs down.

I'm not sure when or why the sign was changed, but you can spot many differences. Mainly that now the characters are not only floating heads in the distance, but closer up half-body poses. The Maroon Studios logo curves on top of them, and the names are bigger and easier to read. The background also seems to have been fixed up.

Most of the other Roger Rabbit-themed items were changed, taken down, or relocated, however, the newer Maroon Studios sign still stands in what's now knows as Disney's Hollywood Studios.

New Release - Jessica Rabbit Coffee Tumbler

Jessica Rabbit does like her morning coffee, according to the new Jessica Rabbit "I'm not bad... I'm just drawn to coffee." tumbler that was recently released. Each mug comes with a rubber lid and a picture of Jessica on the front (which has been used before). I'm not sure what park location this has been released in, but it will probably be available in both Disneyland and Disney World locations.