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OUAT Season 3 promos

On the pirate ship with a blood-stained globe, from the "Join Forces" Season 3 promo

On the pirate ship with a blood-stained globe, from the “Join Forces” Season 3 promo

Four promos for the upcoming season … after the jump … Continue reading

Once Upon a Time Season 3 returns

Once Upon a Time will be back with the premiere Season 3 episode, The Heart of the Truest Believer, airing on Sunday, September 29, 2013, at 8 PM. Preceding the premiere will be a 1-hour recap special called Journey to Neverland, which starts at 7 PM. Continue reading

Sneak peek 3×01 “The Heart of the Truest Believer” — Why is Rumple crying?

Why does this doll make Rumpelstiltskin cry?

Why does this doll make Rumpelstiltskin cry?

The sneak peak, below, from the Season 3 premiere was shown at Disney’s D23 Expo. It shows Rumpelstiltskin in Neverland, confronting one of the lost boys — who does something that makes Rumple cry. (Editing to add 10/1/13: The sneak peek video is no longer available. See a clip of the scene (and a poll) here: Why did Rumpelstiltskin cry when he saw the doll?)

What is the significance of the doll? This may be the season’s first mystery.

(For more info, including spoilers, that OUAT creators Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz revealed at the Expo, see D23 Expo: ‘Once Upon a Time’ season 3 details on Ariel, Ursula, and more.)