D23 to Show Never-Before-Exhibited Artifacts at Comic-Con International
D23: The Official Community for Disney Fans and the Walt Disney Archives are excited to share with San Diego Comic-Con attendees a few never-before-exhibited artifacts from their amazing collection of sci-fi, fantasy and adventure film costumes and props. The display will be open throughout the event, which runs this year from July 23 to July 26.
The costume worn by Bill Campbell as Cliff Secord in The Rocketeer.
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Make sure to stop by booth 3917 and check out our “heroic and robotic” display! We have chosen pieces from five different Disney films, ranging from cult classics like TRON, The Rocketeer and The Black Hole to more obscure favorites like Sky High and Condorman. You won’t want to miss this unique collection of Disney costumes, props and models, shown together here for the very first time.
Also, if you are a D23 Member, don’t forget to bring your membership card and a valid photo ID to the booth to receive a special limited edition surprise gift, available only to members. And if you aren’t already a member come by and learn all about D23!
Source: D23
At Comic-Con, Hayao Miyazaki and John Lasseter Lead Animation Panel While Walt Disney Studios Holds First Ever 3D Panel
BURBANK, Calif. — Animation greats Hayao Miyazaki and John Lasseter and directors Robert Zemeckis and Tim Burton will take part in their first ever Comic-Con at the San Diego Convention Center July 23-24. The filmmakers will be on hand to help Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures showcase a wide-ranging roster of upcoming films, including 3D juggernauts ALICE IN WONDERLAND, TRON and DISNEY’S A CHRISTMAS CAROL, and animated gems THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, PONYO and the TOY STORY trilogy.
Zemeckis, Burton, Miyazaki and Lasseter will take part in industry panels.
* COMIC-CON’S FIRST EVER 3D PANEL — Veteran directors Robert Zemeckis and Tim Burton join TRON producers Sean Bailey and Steve Lisberger on Thurs., July 23 at 11 a.m. for an unprecedented presentation featuring behind-the-scenes filmmaker insights about the highly anticipated 3D adventures DISNEY’S A CHRISTMAS CAROL, ALICE IN WONDERLAND and TRON. In addition to Q&A opportunities with each of the filmmakers, the 90-minute panel will feature never-before-seen concept art, trailers, actual 3D film footage and other Comic-Con-only footage debuts. In a groundbreaking technical feat, this is the first time ever that 3D footage will be shown at Comic-Con. Patton Oswalt will moderate.
* ANIMATION PANEL — Animation legends Hayao Miyazaki and John Lasseter join veteran animation directors Lee Unkrich, Kirk Wise, Ron Clements and John Musker on Fri., July 24 at 12:45 p.m. for an animation panel which will highlight upcoming animated films, including Disney•Pixar’s TOY STORY/TOY STORY 2 double feature, Disney•Pixar’s TOY STORY 3, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ half-hour holiday TV special PREP & LANDING, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG and Miyazaki’s PONYO. John Lasseter will host the panel and Patton Oswalt will moderate a group Q&A following the presentation, which will include filmmaker insights, trailers and select film sequences. Read more…
Categories: Movies Tags: A Christmas Carol, ACC, Alice in Wonderland, CCI, Comic-Con, Hayao Miyazaki, John Lasseter, John Musker, Kirk Wise, Lee Unkrich, Patton Oswalt, Ponyo, Prep & Landing, Princess and the Frog, Robert Zemeckis, Ron Clements, San Diego, Tim Burton, Toy Story, Tron
Acclaimed Animators Celebrate Work and Teachings of Disney’s Legendary Walt Stanchfield at Comic-Con International
EMERYVILLE, Calif., June 23 — AnimationMentor.com (Animation Mentor) and Don Hahn of The Walt Disney Studios announce an inspiring panel discussion at Comic-Con International with acclaimed animators about the life and influence of Disney mentor, teacher, and artist Walt Stanchfield. Open to animators and animation enthusiasts alike, the panel discussion celebrates the launch of the new book, Drawn to Life: 20 Golden Years of Disney Master Classes, the complete series of animation lectures by Walt Stanchfield.
“Walt Stanchfield has contributed so much to the animation industry through his incredible body of work and the mentorship of a generation of phenomenal animators,” said Bobby Beck, chief executive officer and cofounder of Animation Mentor. “This panel is an amazing opportunity to hear the best animators of our time talk about the influence Walt had on their life and work as well as share insightful lessons that are highlighted in the book, Drawn to Life.” Read more…
Categories: Uncategorized Tags: Comic-Con, San Diego, Walt Stanchfield
eFX Collectibles Announces Line of Disney Classics Collectibles, Replicas and Muppet Photo Puppets
BURBANK, Calif. (June 9, 2009) — Bringing together the masterful storytelling of Disney with the renowned artistry of eFX Inc., an all-new line of limited-edition collectibles will be unveiled this September, inspired by some of Disney’s classic films and the comic antics of the Muppets.
These new collectibles extend the magic of Disney into pieces that recall the beauty and spectacle that is unique to Disney, beginning with a tribute to the “fairest of them all,” SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS.
eFX plans to preview several pieces from its new Disney collection during San Diego Comic-Con in July, and at Disney’s first-ever D23 Expo, Sept. 10 to Sept. 13 at the Anaheim Convention Center.
Categories: D23 Expo, Merchandise Tags: Collectibles, Comic-Con, D23 Expo, eFX Inc., Mary Poppins, Merchandise, Miss Piggy, Muppets, Pepe the King Prawn, Peter Pan, Pinocchio, Rizzo the Rat, San Diego, Snow White


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