18Aug
Disney, Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm presented their live action film slates this morning at the D23 EXPO 2015 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. The presentations, which revealed exclusive news and details about the upcoming live action films, were aided by live and video appearances from talent and filmmakers. Walt Disney Studios Chairman […]
Tags: D23, Disney, lucasfilm, marvel
17Aug
Today, Disney announced a line-up of new attractions and entertainment coming to its theme parks around the world during the D23 EXPO 2015 in Anaheim, Calif. Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek gave 7,500 lucky fans a behind-the-scenes look at what’s to come. He was joined by Imagineers working on these projects as […]
Tags: Avatar, D23, Disney, Iron Man, Star Wars, Tron
16Aug
Today at D23, Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn announced that writer-director Colin Trevorrow will direct Star Wars: Episode IX, which is set for release in 2019. While production won’t begin for a few years, Trevorrow is heading to Lucasfilm this year to begin working with artists and his fellow Star Wars directors. “Colin is […]
Tags: D23, Episode IX, Star Wars
16Aug
Lucasfilm announced today that their first film in the new standalone Star Wars stories series, “Rogue One,†has begun principal photography. Gareth Edwards (“Godzilla,†“Monstersâ€) is directing “Rogue One,†which tells the story of resistance fighters who have united to steal plans to the dreaded Death Star. The film is produced by Kathleen Kennedy and […]
Tags: D23, Rogue One, Star Wars
15Aug
Pixar Animation Studios’ John Lasseter, who’s one of Pixar’s three founders, was joined on stage by several award-winning artists and filmmakers, including Pete Docter (“Inside Out,†“Upâ€), Andrew Stanton (“Finding Nemo,†“WALL·Eâ€), Lee Unkrich (“Coco,†“Toy Story 3â€), Josh Cooley (“Cars 2,†“Ratatouilleâ€) and Galyn Susman (“Toy Story 4,†ABC’s “Toy Story OF TERROR!â€). Celebrating […]
Tags: D23, Pixar, Toy Story 4
15Aug
Ellen DeGeneres, the voice of everyone’s favorite forgetful blue tang, took a dip with D23 EXPO attendees this afternoon, celebrating Disney·Pixar’s upcoming film “Finding Dory.†Joining DeGeneres on stage this afternoon were Ed O’Neill, who lends his voice to Hank, a cantankerous octopus; Ty Burrell, the voice of Bailey, a misguided beluga whale; and Kaitlin […]
Tags: D23, Finding Dory, Pixar
15Aug
One of the bigger surprises at the giant D23 animation panel was the unveiling of the new Disney•Pixar film Coco. Now some of you might remember this project as being the previously untitled animated feature that centers on the Mexican celebration of Dia de los Muertos. This new film is directed by longtime Toy Story […]
Tags: Coco, D23, Pixar
14Aug
Pixar Animation Studios heads back inside the mind with an all-new short. “Riley’s First Date?†made its world premiere this afternoon at D23 EXPO 2015. Director Josh Cooley, along with “Inside Out†filmmakers Pete Docter (“Up,†“Monsters, Inc.â€) and Jonas Rivera (“Upâ€), introduced the short, which revisits Riley, now 12, who is hanging out with […]
Tags: D23, Inside Out, Pixar, Riley's First Date
14Aug
“MOANA†ROCKS D23 EXPO 2015 – Dwayne Johnson (“San Andreas,†“Furious 7,†HBO’s “Ballersâ€), who lends his voice to the mighty demi-god Maui in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Moana,†hit the stage at D23 EXPO 2015 this afternoon. Renowned directors John Musker and Ron Clements (“The Little Mermaid,” “The Princess and the Frog,” “Aladdinâ€), and […]
Tags: D23, Moana, The Rock
14Aug
HAVE YOU HERD? — Zootopia’s biggest pop star Gazelle will be voiced by Grammy®-winning international superstar Shakira in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Zootopia.” Shakira performs an all-new original song, “Try Everything,” for the film. Directed by Byron Howard (“Tangledâ€) and Rich Moore (“Wreck-It Ralphâ€), and produced by Clark Spencer (“Wreck-It Ralphâ€), “Zootopia” opens nationwide March […]
Tags: D23, Zootopia
14Aug
Walt Disney Pictures will produce its version of “Jack and the Beanstalk,†titled “Gigantic,†John Lasseter announced on Friday at the D23 Expo in Anaheim, CA! “We hope this will be the definitive version of ‘Jack and the Beanstalk,’ with comedy and deep emotion,†said Nathan Greno, the animated film’s director who also co-directed “Tangled.†[…]
Tags: D23, Disney, Gigantic
13Aug
For the first time ever and in front of thousands of Disney fans, two of the world’s most celebrated songwriters and composers took the D23 Arena stage on Saturday, August 10, 2013 for a evening filled with beloved Disney songs. Disney Legends Richard Sherman and Alan Menken have won a combined 10 Academy Awards for […]
Tags: Alan Menken, D23, D23 Expo, Disney, Pixar, Richard Sherman, The Sherman Brothers
12Aug
The Walt Disney Studios unveiled new details about its upcoming animation slate this morning at the D23 Expo, showcasing new imagery, signature music and behind-the-scenes stories surrounding the roster of upcoming animated adventures. The presentation included information about the just-announced feature film “Zootopia†(working title) from Walt Disney Animation Studios, and the newest film in […]
Tags: Animation, D23, D23 Expo, Disney, Pixar
03Aug
San Diego Comic-Con may be over but if this press release from the Walt Disney Company is any indication, the best is is yet to come this weekend at the Anaheim Convention Center… D23 Expo 2013 will celebrate its grand opening with a welcome from Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger followed by the first […]
Tags: D23, Disney, marvel, Pixar, Star Wars
20Apr
“Treasures of The Walt Disney Archives,” which encompasses more than 500 historic artifacts from nearly nine decades of Disney history, opens at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum in Simi Valley, CA on July 6 and will remain through through April 2013. Among the items to be featured are the original script, written by […]
Tags: D23, Disney, Tron Legacy, walt disney
12Sep
The good folks at AllEars.net have a great recap of all the secrets, tidbits and FunFacts shared by Tom Fitzgerald a few weeks ago at the D23 Expo in Anaheim. Namely, this cool first mock up of what the new Star Tours would be… (Spoilers – don’t watch this if you have not taken your […]
Tags: D23, star tours, star tours 2, The Adventures Continue
13Jun
Michael J. Fox will lend his voice to the fifth and final chapter of Telltale Games’ Back to the Future adventure, but we didn’t know he’d be supplying the voices of two characters. Telltale’s creative director, Dave Grossman, confirmed the dual appearance during a preview of Telltale’s coming work at E3 2011. Grossman wouldn’t say […]
Tags: D23, Disney, Tron
13Sep
Star Tours as we know it closed forever on Sept. 7, 2010 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. D23 held a final flight event so members and their guests could be the last ones to ride. Stormtroopers escorted the guests from the front gates to the Star Tours attraction and rode along with us during the final […]
Tags: Captain Rex, D23, Disney, Endor, Orlando, ride-through, star tours, Star Wars, Walt Disney World
08Jul
As Star Tours prepares to close down for it’s long-planned major upgrade, there are two events being planned. Walt Disney World is hosting their “Last Tour To Endor” event on Saturday, August 14th. This event occurs during Star Wares Celebration V and is a separate, ticketed event. Tickets are $75 and are available HERE. Technically […]
Tags: D23, disney store, disneyworld, Last Tour to Endor, star tours, star tours 2