THE WALT
DISNEY STUDIOS TAKES FANS BEHIND THE SCENES
AT
DISNEY’S D23 EXPO, AUGUST 9–11
BURBANK, Calif. – July 29, 2013
– Exclusively
at Disney’s D23 Expo August 9–11 at the Anaheim Convention Center,
Disney fans are invited to explore the incredible roster of film, stage, and
music projects on the horizon at The Walt Disney Studios, with a variety of
panel discussions, sneak peeks, and exhibits.
This year the Studio will present two arena shows,
kicking off the Expo at 10 a.m. Friday, August 9, with “Art and Imagination: Animation at The Walt
Disney Studios,” a showcase of upcoming animated films from
Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, and DisneyToon Studios.
John Lasseter, Chief Creative Officer of Disney’s Animation Studios, will
host a lively exhibition chock-full of never-before-seen footage, celebrity and
filmmaker appearances, and live performances from films like Disney’s Frozen, Pixar’s The Good Dinosaur and the Mickey Mouse
short Get a Horse!. Then at 10:30
a.m. Saturday, August 10, Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn, Disney Live
Action Production President Sean Bailey, and Marvel Studios President and
Producer Kevin Feige will host “Let the
Adventures Begin: Live Action at The Walt Disney Studios,” an
expedition through the Studio’s exciting live-action offerings from
Disney as well as several powerhouse pictures on tap from Marvel Studios, with
exclusive clips and surprise guests from a range of films including Saving Mr. Banks, Tomorrowland, Thor: The Dark World, Captain
America: The Winter Soldier and much more.
Fans can expect appearances from Kristen Bell and
Idina Menzel (Frozen), Dane Cook
(Disney’s Planes), Jason
Schwartzman and B.J. Novak (Saving Mr. Banks),
Ty Burrell (Muppets Most Wanted)
and top Marvel and Disney•Pixar talent. And in typical D23 Expo fashion,
fans can also anticipate surprise appearances from more of their favorite
stars.
In “Broadway
& Beyond…Celebrating the Stars of Disney on Broadway,” Friday,
August 9 at 6:30 p.m., audiences will take a musical journey with Disney
Theatrical Productions President Thomas Schumacher and a bevy of stage stars,
including Heidi Blickenstaff (The Little
Mermaid), Ashley Brown (Mary
Poppins, Beauty and the Beast),
Merle Dandridge (Tarzan®
and AIDA), Josh Strickland (Tarzan) and Alton Fitzgerald White (The Lion King), who sing beloved songs
from the award-winning musicals they starred in as well as classic tunes from
the Disney on Broadway catalog.
Throughout the weekend, fans will have the opportunity
to go behind the scenes with the animation artists at Disney and Pixar with
several featured panels, including:
* Inside
the Ice: The Art of Disney’s Frozen
– Walt Disney Animation Studios’ big-screen comedy adventure Frozen, with its icy setting and colorful
cast of characters, presented breathtaking opportunities, plus a few challenges
for filmmakers. Join the team behind the movie for an exclusive look at the art
and animation of Frozen.
(Saturday, August 10, 10:30 a.m.)
* The
Art of The Good Dinosaur
– Pixar Animation Studios’ latest feature explores what might have
happened if the cataclysmic asteroid that forever changed life on Earth
actually missed the planet completely and giant dinosaurs never became extinct.
Take a closer look at this imaginative world of possibility and the artistry
and production design behind it. (Saturday, August 10, 3 p.m.)
* Toy Story OF TERROR! and the Motivation
Behind Pixar’s Short Form Content – From toys on vacation to
tow-riffic four wheelers, Pixar keeps some of their most beloved characters
alive and well through short-form content. Angus MacLane, director of Toy Story OF TERROR!, a new adventure
featuring Woody, Buzz and the Toy Story
gang set for release on TV this fall; producer Galyn Susman; and other Pixar
short-form filmmakers share their experiences and discuss the exciting
challenges of expanding the worlds of these characters loved by audiences
across the globe. (Saturday, August 10, 5 p.m.)
* Pixar:
Doing Our Homework – Research is an integral part of the
filmmaking process, and with a story in hand, Pixar artists set out to become
experts, immersing themselves in places, people and experiences that inspire
and inform their filmmaking, whether it be spirited Scots, delectable
French cuisine, or deep sea adventures. (Friday, August 9, 6 p.m.)
* Women
of Pixar – Jessie. Dory. Sally. Merida.
Although they never cross paths and exist in different worlds, these
iconic Pixar females have one thing in common: girl power. Meet
a dynamic group of women from Pixar, whose experience and success at the
studio have helped craft some of the most memorable animated films in
recent history. They will share stories from their journeys and the
lessons they have learned along the way. (Sunday, August 11, 1 p.m.)
Expo attendees will also have access to an Exclusive Screening of Disney’s Planes in 3D, featuring an
introduction by some very special guests. (Friday, August 9, 3 p.m.)
As Disney welcomes Lucasfilm into the family, fans
will have a chance to delve deep in the Star
Wars universe with “Crash
Course in the Force: Star Wars
Saga 101,” an immersive journey into the rich history of the
worldwide phenomenon, led by Lucasfilm’s resident authority Pablo
Hidalgo. (Saturday, August 10, 5 p.m.)
Music fans will be treated to performances by Good Luck Charlie star and
platinum-selling Hollywood Records artist Bridgit Mendler, and Hollywood Records
artists R5, fronted by Teen Beach Movie and
Austin & Ally star Ross
Lynch. D23 will also present Richard Sherman and Alan Menken, two of the
world’s most celebrated songwriters and composers who have won a combined
10 Academy Awards for their work with Disney. In addition, Grammy® Award-winning producer and
resident Disney Music Historian, Randy Thornton, will take fans on a musical
journey with inside stories of songs written for classic Disney films.
Out on the Expo floor, fans can explore the world of
The Walt Disney Studios at their leisure with comprehensive exhibits,
including:
* Walt
Disney Animation Studios Pavilion – Attendees can summon their
inner artist and escape into diverse worlds of where there’s much to
explore, from the stunning snow-covered setting of Frozen to the high-tech, action-packed world of Big Hero 6, featuring the latest animation
technology, sneak peeks, and giveaways.
* Disneytoon
Studios Pavilion – Aviation aficionados and fairy fans will be
on cloud nine as they explore projects including Disney’s Planes and immerse themselves in the world of
Pixie Hollow and the magical heroines from Disney’s Fairies with exciting
demonstrations and presentations.
* Walt
Disney Studios In-Home Entertainment Zones – Dive into
cutting-edge home entertainment technology and learn what the future holds for
Disney movie fans, with sneak peeks of upcoming films in breathtaking
high-definition Blu-ray 3D™, including new hit films and
new-to-Blu classics, the latest on Disney Second Screen and more. Also, the
adorable Disney "Buddies" are back with an all-new movie—Super Buddies—coming August 27! Fans
can get a picture with one of the real puppy super heroes. They are appearing
live at D23 Expo for the first time—Saturday and Sunday!
Tickets for the D23 Expo are $57 for
a one-day adult admission and $47 for children 3–12. Tickets for members
of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club are $50 for a one-day adult admission and
$42 for children. Multi-day money-saving tickets are also available for both
D23 Members and the general public, and D23 Members can save as much as $84 off
the price of admission, based on the purchase of four three-day tickets at the
D23 Member rate. For more information on tickets and the ticket pricing
structure for members and general admission, visit D23Expo.com.
About D23 Expo 2013
The D23 Expo—The Ultimate Disney Fan
Event—brings the entire world of Disney under one roof, providing
attendees with unprecedented access to Disney films, television, and theme
parks. For the latest D23 Expo 2013 news, visit D23Expo.com. To be part of the D23 Expo
conversation, make sure to follow @DisneyD23 and tag your tweets with #D23Expo.
About D23
The name
“D23” pays homage to the exciting journey that began in 1923 when
Walt Disney opened his fledgling studio in Hollywood. D23 is the
first official club for fans in Disney’s nearly 90-year history. D23
gives its members a greater connection to the entire world of Disney by placing
them in the middle of the magic through its quarterly publication Disney twenty-three; a rich website at D23.com with members-only
content; and member-exclusive discounts and special events for D23 Members
throughout the year, highlighted by the D23 Expo in Anaheim, California, August
9–11, 2013.
*release courtesy of D23
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