San Diego Comedian-Con may be behind us however the all-Disney, all-the-time equal is correct across the nook. D23, formerly the D23 Expo, begins Friday, August 9 in Anaheim, California, and it’s three days of panels, cubicles, merchandise, and information regarding all issues Disney. Which, today, is a reasonably extensive internet. That features every thing from Disney animation and reside motion to Marvel, Star Wars, Disney+, Pixar, Hulu, Fox, ESPN, and many others.
Principally there’s a ton of potential for all method of cool happenings—and listed below are 10 panels we expect would be the most enjoyable for the popular culture fanatics on the market. (If you wish to take a look at the complete schedule, which has far more entries than this, head to this link.)
Disney Leisure Showcase
That is the large one. Any and every thing on the earth of Disney Leisure will likely be represented. So, anybody hoping for Marvel information, Star Wars information, Disney Animation information, information on streaming exhibits, motion pictures, TV, every thing—it’s all on this panel. Interval.
When: 7 p.m. PT, August 9, Honda Middle
Disney Experiences Showcase
Whereas many Disney followers love their motion pictures and TV, many others love their theme parks and cruises. Nicely, that is the panel for them. If Disney goes to announce new rides, new theme parks, something like that, it would occur on this panel.
When: 7 p.m. PT, August 10, Honda Middle
Disney Legends Award Ceremony
Rounding out the trio of mega panels so large, the conference is holding them in an precise space, is Disney Legends. It’s principally an award ceremony the place celebrities turn out to be “Disney Legends,” and whereas that’s not tremendous thrilling on the surface, the record of individuals being celebrated certain is: John Williams, Harrison Ford, James Cameron, Jamie Lee Curtis, Miley Cyrus, James L. Brooks, Steve Ditko, and extra.
When: 5 p.m. PT, August 11, Honda Middle
Music of Marvel Studios
Exterior of these first two panels, D23 will doubtless be gentle on large information this yr. As a substitute, there will likely be many panels hopefully crammed with enjoyable tales behind the scenes of your favourite motion pictures previous and current, reminiscent of this panel about music in Marvel motion pictures.
When: 11 a.m. PT, August 9, Premiere Stage
30 Years of Toy Story
The primary Toy Story modified the world when it was launched in 1995. And whereas that’s not fairly 30 years in the past, a star-studded panel of Pixar friends will talk about the long-lasting movie.
When: 1:30 p.m. PT, August 9, Premiere Stage
Making A Goofy Film: The Highway to Lake Future
That is the kind of panel that might solely occur at D23: a deep dive into a movie that has begun to realize reputation on-line over the previous few years, 1995’s A Goofy Film. Powerline followers, stand up.
When: 5 p.m. PT, August 9, Walt Disney Archives Stage
Marvel Animation Sneak Peak
The one different panel that jumps out which may, and will, break some information is that this panel centered on Marvel Animation. There’s What If…, X-Males ’97, the brand new Spider-Man present, Eyes of Wakanda, and a lot extra that may very well be on the menu.
When: 12:45 p.m. PT, August 10, Premiere Stage
Marvel Comics: Celebrating 50 Years of Wolverine
Are you able to consider the character of Wolverine has been round 50 years and remains to be kicking ass? Nicely, it’s true, and this panel will look behind the scenes on the creation and legacy of the long-lasting character.
When: 2:30 p.m. PT, August 10, Walt Disney Archives Stage
Pixar’s Win or Lose Watch Social gathering
Pixar has been gearing up for its first Disney+ streaming present for years now, and it appears it’s lastly prepared to indicate Disney followers what’s in retailer.
When: 6:15 p.m. PT, August 10, Backlot Stage
Designing the MCU: Marvel Studios’ Visible Improvement
Once more, a kind of cool behind-the-scenes panels that’ll pull the curtain again behind one in every of our favourite franchises: the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
When: 10 a.m. PT, August 11, Backlot Stage
There’s a ton extra taking place too. There’ll be shops stuffed with unique merch, ILM is bringing Stagecraft—the expertise used on The Mandalorian—to reveal, signings, singing, and a lot extra. Visit the official site for more information and hold it locked to io9 for protection this weekend.
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