Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Animation Studios are
once again teaming up to bring a jam-packed weekend of
announcements, presentations, displays, and giveaways to this
year’s D23 Expo in Anaheim, California.
On the show floor, the two studios join forces for a must-see
animation experience at D23 Expo. Artist demonstrations, autograph
signings with top filmmakers, fan giveaways, and interactive
displays featuring the latest films, including Cars 3, Coco,
Olaf’s Frozen Adventure, and Ralph Breaks the Internet:
Wreck-It Ralph 2, make this booth one to visit over and over
again.
The lineup of presentations begins with an Expo tradition no
animation fan should miss:
FRIDAY, JULY 14, 2:30 P.M. – HALL
D23
Pixar and Walt Disney Animation
Studios: The Upcoming Films, Hosted by John Lasseter
Were you there in 2015 when Ellen DeGeneres and Dwayne Johnson
wowed the crowds? When Zootopia’s sloth scene screened
for the very first time? And when Randy Newman, Buzz
Lightyear, and Woody celebrated the 20th anniversary of Toy
Story? Then you know the Animation presentation at Hall D23 is
a MUST. Join host John Lasseter, chief creative officer of Pixar
and Walt Disney Animation Studios, as he presents Pixar and Walt
Disney Animation Studios: The Upcoming Films. Never-before-seen
footage from Pixar’s upcoming feature Coco and Disney
Animation’s Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph
2 will be unveiled, as well as surprise announcements,
musical performances, and appearances by star voice
talent. Cell phones, cameras, and all recording devices will
be checked for this presentation.
Additional animation-focused panels include:
SATURDAY, JULY 15, 10:30 A.M. – STAGE
28
The Power of the
Princess
Walt Disney Animation Studios invites you to The Power of
the Princess, featuring Jodi Benson (Ariel), Ming-Na Wen
(Mulan), Anika Noni Rose (Tiana), and Auli‘i Cravalho (Moana)—the
talented actresses who brought these iconic characters to life—as
they share stories of making their films and the impact of their
characters on people around the world. Hosted by Walt Disney
Animation Studios animators Amy Smeed and Kira Lehtomaki.
SATURDAY, JULY 15, 12:15 P.M. – STAGE
28
Creating the Worlds in Pixar’s
Universe
Pixar’s films are filled with beloved characters
living in relatable yet previously unimagined worlds. Join Pixar
production designers and artists who have created the mountain
tops, oceans, and “monstropolises” in which your
favorite characters live. These artists create the setting and
cultivate the mood of every scene using extensive research,
incredible imagination, and each
individual director’s vision, giving life to the amazing
worlds in Pixar’s movies.
SATURDAY, JULY 15, 2:30 P.M. – STAGE
28
Olaf's Frozen Adventure: A Sneak
Peek at the New Frozen Short Film
Be among the first to see both exclusive and behind-the-scenes
footage from Walt Disney Animation Studios’
newest Frozen holiday short film event, the highly
anticipated Olaf's Frozen Adventure. The film, which features
the talents of the original Frozen cast, as well as
brand-new songs, is directed by the Emmy®-winning team Stevie
Wermers-Skelton and Kevin Deters (Prep & Landing) and
produced by Oscar®-winning producer Roy Conli (Big Hero 6,
Tangled).
SATURDAY, JULY 15, 6 P.M. – STAGE
28
The Evolution of Pixar’s
Characters
From the waves in their hair to the shoes on their feet, Pixar
characters are designed to be full of personality and to tell a
story. Hear from the legendary Pixar artists who have created the
most memorable characters in Pixar’s history. These are the
visionaries who start with an initial doodle and see the evolution
of a character through to final animation—the people who let
technology influence the art and make the impossible, possible.
SUNDAY, JULY 16, 11:30 A.M. – WALT
DISNEY ARCHIVES STAGE
Bambi’s 75th
Anniversary
Join us as we commemorate the 75th anniversary and Walt Disney
Signature Collection release of Bambi, the endearing, timeless tale
of a wide-eyed fawn that has touched generations. Audiences can
look forward to hearing personal stories from the voice cast,
anecdotes behind the making of this film and its exquisite
hand-drawn artwork, and much, much more. It’s groundbreaking
animated classics like Bambi that were created or inspired by the
imagination and legacy of Walt Disney and still influence many
great visionaries and animators today.
Tickets for D23 Expo 2017 are available for $81 for one-day
adult admission and $59 for children 3–9. Members of D23: The
Official Disney Fan Club can purchase tickets for $72 for a one-day
adult admission and $53 for children 3–9. Multi-day tickets are
also available. For more information on tickets and D23 Expo 2017,
visit D23Expo.com.
About Walt Disney Animation
Studios
Combining masterful artistry and storytelling with
groundbreaking technology, Walt Disney Animation Studios (WDAS) is
a filmmaker-driven animation studio responsible for creating some
of the most beloved films ever made. Located in Burbank, WDAS
continues to build on its rich legacy of innovation and creativity,
from the first fully animated feature film, 1937’s Snow White
and the Seven Dwarfs, to 2013’s Academy Award®-winning Frozen,
the biggest animated film of all time. Among the studio’s timeless
creations are Pinocchio, Sleeping Beauty, The Jungle Book, The
Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Big Hero
6, and Zootopia.
About Pixar Animation Studios
Pixar Animation Studios, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Walt
Disney Company, is an Academy Award®-winning film studio with
world-renowned technical, creative and production capabilities in
the art of computer animation. The Northern California studio has
created some of the most successful and beloved animated films of
all time, including "Toy Story," "Monsters, Inc.," "Cars," "The
Incredibles," "Ratatouille," "WALL•E," "Up," "Toy Story 3,"
"Brave," and "Inside Out." Its movies have won 32 Academy Awards®
and have grossed more than $10 billion at the worldwide box office
to date. "Cars 3," Pixar’s 18th feature, will open in theaters on
June 16, 2017.
About D23 Expo 2017
D23 Expo—The Ultimate Disney Fan Event—brings together all the
worlds of Disney under one roof for three packed days of
presentations, pavilions, experiences, concerts, sneak peeks,
shopping, and more. The event, which will take place July 14–16 at
the Anaheim Convention Center, provides fans with unprecedented
access to Disney films, television, games, theme parks, and
celebrities. For the latest D23 Expo 2017 news, visit D23expo.com.
Presentations, talent, and schedule subject to change. To join the
D23 Expo conversation, be sure to follow DisneyD23 on Twitter,
Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and YouTube, and use the hashtag
#D23Expo.
About D23
The name “D23” pays homage to the exciting journey that began in
1923 when Walt Disney opened his first studio in Hollywood. D23 is
the first official club for fans in Disney’s 90-plus-year
history. It 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; member-exclusive
discounts; and special events for D23 Members throughout the
year.
Fans can join D23 at Gold and General Membership levels at
D23.com and at DisneyStore.com/D23. To keep up with all the latest
D23 news and events, follow DisneyD23 on Facebook, Twitter,
Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube.
NOT FOR PRINT: For images, press releases, and the official
media credential application, please visit D23expoPress.com.
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