Disney’s D23 Expo will be one to watch for fans of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Captain America: Civil War, and Pixar.
This year’s San Diego Comic-Con was full of amazing panels and exclusive reveals, but Disney (and by extension Marvel) was notably absent.
In recent years, the studios have saved more and more surprises for Disney’s own biannual fan event, the D23 Expo in Anaheim. And this year, there’s more great stuff to look forward to than ever before!
The D23 Expo has unveiled an impressive slate of content, which includes a talk by chief creative officer of Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studio John Lasseter, and a huge presentation by Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn, who will present new footage from Disney’s two most high-profile franchises: Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Captain America: Civil War.
Here are the three most high-profile events, as presented in a press release from Disney:
Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios: The Upcoming Films, Hosted by John Lasseter
Friday, Aug. 14, 3:00 pm – Hall D23
After meeting the Emotions inside the mind of an 11-year-old, taking a trip to San Fransokyo, where a boy genius and his robot save the world, and falling in love with a queen with icy powers who wants to “let it go,” come see where Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios plan to take you next. In what has become a D23 EXPO must-see, host John Lasseter, chief creative officer of Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios, presents this in-depth look at the animation studios’ slate. Filmmakers will unveil never-before-seen footage from Pixar’s upcoming The Good Dinosaur and Finding Dory and Disney Animation’s Zootopia and Moana. The event will include surprise announcements, musical performances, and appearances by the films’ star voice talent.
Worlds, Galaxies, and Universes: Live Action at The Walt Disney Studios
Saturday, Aug. 15, 10:30 am – Hall D23
Disney, Marvel and Lucasfilm are home to some of the planet’s best storytellers, immersing audiences fully in the world of each film from beginning to end and beyond. In this exclusive Hall D23 presentation, join Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn for a tour of upcoming live-action projects from these legendary film studios. A bevy of special guests will be on hand to offer a look at an unparalleled slate that includes Alice Through the Looking Glass, The Jungle Book, Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War, Star Wars: The Force Awakens — and much, much more.
Frozen FANdemonium: A Musical Celebration!
Sunday, August 16, 3:00 pm – Hall D23
Join host Chris Montan, president, Walt Disney Music, and the Oscar-winning songwriting team of Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez as they take you on a once-in-a-lifetime musical journey through the world of Frozen. This one-day-only performance features your favorite friends from the Walt Disney Animation Studios film — including Anna and Elsa –– with sing-along experiences and fascinating stories behind some of your favorite Frozen songs.
Further, there will be panels with the Inside Out and Toy Story teams, an Aladdin retrospective, a spotlight on the Pixar shorts, and fan signings.