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D23 Expo: ABC Adds Saturday Night Live’s Chris Parnell, Composer Michael Giacchino to ‘Prep & Landing’ Panel

Stitch Kingdom — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 18:01:23 +0000

PBe among the first to watch ABC’s most anticipated new fall series and animated holiday special and to have a chance to learn the secrets behind how they were made. Fans will have those opportunities at the D23 Expo, where the entire world of Disney comes together, August 19 and 20, at the Anaheim Convention Center.

Get a jump on the holiday season on Friday, August 19 at 12:45 p.m. in Stage 23, as the D23 exposition unwraps Walt Disney Animation Studios’ festive new special, “Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice,” with an exclusive premiere screening of the latest, nicest and naughtiest adventure in this multiple Emmy Award(r)-winning program. Santa’s dauntless elves, Wayne and Lanny, find themselves up to their pointy ears in trouble, as they race to recover classified North Pole technology, which has fallen into the hands of a computer-hacking Naughty Kid. Their mission to prevent Christmas from descending into chaos has some riotous twists, turns and surprises. A special “Christmas in August” presentation and Q&A, moderated by “D23′s Disney Geek” host Jeffrey Epstein, will follow with Emmy Award-winning directors Kevin Deters & Stevie Wermers-Skelton and producer Dorothy McKim.

A special guest star appearance with funnyman Chris Parnell (“Saturday Night Live,” “30 Rock,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm”) and award-winning composer Michael Giacchino (“Up,” “Ratatouille,” “Cars 2,” “John Carter,” “Mission Impossible-Ghost Protocol,” “Lost”) will take place after the presentation.

Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz — the esteemed executive producers/writers of “Lost” and writers of “Tron: Legacy” — bring you ABC’s “Once Upon a Time,” a bold new series where fairytale characters collide with our world. On Saturday, August 20 at 12:45 p.m. in Stage 23, join Eddy and Adam for a Q&A, moderated by “D23′s Disney Geek” host Jeffrey Epstein, as well as a special screening of the show. Brace yourselves for a modern fable with thrilling twists and hints of darkness, brimming with wonder and filled with the magic of our most beloved fairytales. The series will premiere on Sunday, October 23 on ABC.

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D23 Expo Update: Collectors Forum Map, Celeb and Merchandise Updates, Giveaways and Contests (and More!)

Stitch Kingdom — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 15:47:18 +0000

It’s been too long since there’s been a special Disney D23 Expo update and we have too much to share with you, so there’s a good chance stuff will be forgotten here and for that, we apologize. That said, here are a bunch of mouse-cellaneous updates you will be sure to appreciate knowing when visiting the Disney D23 Expo next weekend, August 19-21.

First, the Dumbo in the room. The official Disney D23 mobile-app that we were first to report was ‘released’ last night. It’s basically a web-app (or really, a mobile-friendly website) which can be found at D23Mobile.com. The app currently offers maps of all three floors (found under the Things to Know section) and allows you to create an account to identify the panels and presentations you are interested in attending (this is strictly for your benefit, not a reservation system!). It also has links to Twitter feeds as well as a way to keep on top of last minute announcements during the Expo. The best part is, it works on a normal web browser, so you can feel free to check it out yourself at home, print out the maps, or whatever.

What it doesn’t have (as it will be part of the full program guide which will hopefully be online soon) is a better layout of the Collectors Forum. Fortunately, exhibitors have been mailed a packet which contains a layout (pictured above) which can help attendees get an idea of where things are. Unfortunately the scan is a bit low-res so some exhibitors are illegible, but it’s pretty clear where Microsoft will be demonstrating XBox Kinect Disneyland Adventures. This map, by the way, came courtesy of exhibitor and comic artist James Silvani, who we mentioned in a previous update.

Speaking of James, now’s a good time to remind you that he is still accepting pre-orders for commissioned art featuring your favorite Disney, Disney/Pixar and Marvel characters. Unfortunately Amy Mebberson, who will be joining James along with Allen Gladfelter, has been fully booked with her pre-orders, but now is the time to hit James up. I speak from Con experience when I tell you that you can either pay now and pick up later, or wait in indefinite lines for your opportunity to request a drawing because these guys are extremely talented and once their work is visible to the public, the demand will grow substantially. So be sure to visit James’ site at SilvaniArt.com for more information on how to order a commissioned piece as well as check out some samples of his work.

Speaking of art for sale, the bad news is that while Mr. Billy Dee Williams will still be attending, his D23 Expo

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D23 Expo: Disney Store Anniversary Exclusives Sneak Peek

Stitch Kingdom — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 17:49:19 +0000

When the Disney D23 Expo comes to the Anaheim Convention Center from August 19-21, it will include a substantial presence by Disney Store, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2012 and it’s inviting all the D23 Expo attendees to join in the celebration a bit early with the opportunity to purchase items exclusively available at the Expo.

Below is a gallery of item as well as pricing and edition sizes (usually some multiple of 25) which is sure to offer something for everyone, as long as they love the color silver, and don’t mind shelling out a few bucks (anywhere from $19.95 – $2,000.00).

There are a couple of things worth noting. Although Disney Store will be releasing its set of ten Disney Princess Designer Dolls (see here for more information), the only doll available for direct purchase at the D23 Expo is the 25th Anniversary Cinderella Designer Doll, which would technically be doll number eleven. You can see the box below, which will hint at the boxes for the actual collection. It appears that the special edition Cinderella will be in a silver dress as opposed to the blue dress.

Also causing some confusion is the Disney Store 25th Anniversary 3″ Vinylmation and pin set which lists an edition size of 2,500 on the pin card but has been announced as an edition size of 500. To clarify, the edition size is in fact 2,500 but only 500 will be available for purchase at the Disney D23 Expo. The remaining stock will be sold online at DisneyStore.com at a future date, but only to qualified D23 members. All 2,500 pieces will be available for purchase at the Expo.

Disney Store has informed us that it will be honoring its usual discounts (e.g., Cast Member, Disney Visa) but the discounts won’t be applicable to certain items.

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D23 Expo: Disney Publishing Worldwide Details Appearances, Giveaways and More

Stitch Kingdom — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:39:33 +0000

Disney Publishing Worldwide (DPW) invites families and fans to experience The Wonderful Words of Disney. Guests have the opportunity to attend exclusive sessions with renowned children’s authors, listen to timeless stories read live, and explore the ultimate Disney fan’s dream library at the ultimate Disney fan event, D23 Expo, taking place at Anaheim Convention Center from August 19–21, 2011.

Guests will be able to immerse themselves in The Wonderful Words of Disney (booth #702), where classic tales and new adventures come to life. With beanbag chairs, great reads, and kiosks featuring loaded tablets and smartphones, fans can peruse Disney’s vast library of books featuring beloved characters from Mickey Mouse to Buzz Lightyear—and series including Percy Jackson & the Olympians and The Kingdom Keepers. Disney Publishing Worldwide’s latest books and magazines—including the brand-new It’s a Small World publishing program, Phineas and Ferb magazines, the Captain America special interest publication, learning products including School Skills workbooks, and the recently launched Cars 2 Read and Race app—will be on hand for guests to read and enjoy.

On Friday, August 19, in the Disney Channel booth, fans of all ages are invited to join Pulitzer Prize-winning humor columnist Dave Barry and noted New York Times best-selling author Ridley Pearson, co-authors of the Peter and the Starcatchers series of prequels to Peter Pan, along with beloved Jake and the Never Land Pirates characters Jake, Captain Hook, and Mr. Smee, for a celebration of the power of imagination and the magic of Disney storytelling. This event also includes an appearance by actor David Arquette (the voice of Skully in the hit Disney Junior series Jake and the Never Land Pirates) and a special announcement from The Walt Disney Company Corporate Citizenship team.

In addition, storytellers will read Disney favorites on Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. in the Disney Publishing booth, including the Winnie the Pooh and Cars 2 Read-Along digital books, The Ballad of Nessie by Kieran Lachlan, and The Little Golden Book Tangled.

Exclusive giveaways include a high-quality print in honor of the late Disney artist Mary Blair, a chance to win two parks passes through the Disney English referral program, and a special card to download a “Build-a-Roller-coaster” app.

Additional highlights of DPW’s lineup at D23 Expo 2011 include:

Don Hahn Reveals “Why We Create” (August 19, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.) – In a fascinating discussion, filmmaker, Academy Award-nominated producer, and author Don Hahn reveals insights into the creative process using classic Disney images, world-renowned art, advertisements, and music to share his inspirations and knowledge. Behind the Page with Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson (August 20, 9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.) – These highly entertaining

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‘The Odd Life of Timothy Green’ Trailer Officially Debuts; In Theaters August 15, 2012

Stitch Kingdom — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 17:32:22 +0000

Walt Disney Studios has officially released the trailer for The Odd Life of Timothy Green which will sprout into theaters on August 15, 2012.

The film stars Jennifer Garner and Joel Edgerton as a childless couple who want nothing more than to be able to star their own family, but can only dream about what their child would be like. When young Timothy (CJ Adams) shows up on their doorstep one stormy night, Cindy and Jim — and their small town of Stanleyville—learn that sometimes the unexpected can bring some of life’s greatest gifts.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMSkbH0LuTc

The film was written and directed by Peter Hedges and also stars Ron Livingston, Dianne Wiest, Odeya Rush, Rosemarie DeWitt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, M. Emmet Walsh, Lois Smith and Common. It was produced by Ahmet Zappa, Scott Sanders and Jim Whitaker.

Walt Disney Studios has also recently announced that Jennifer Garner will be making an appearance during its Arena presentation at the Disney D23 Expo, a week from Saturday. The official mini-site is also now life at http://disney.com/oddlife

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D23 Expo: Walt Disney Studios Details Panels, Presentations

Stitch Kingdom — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:10:34 +0000

Exclusively at Disney’s D23 Expo August 19-21 at the Anaheim Convention Center, Disney film fans will go behind the scenes to explore the exciting roster of projects on the horizon at The Walt Disney Studios, with a variety of panel discussions, sneak peeks, and exhibits.

On Saturday, August 20, Rich Ross, chairman, The Walt Disney Studios; Sean Bailey, president, Production, The Walt Disney Studios; John Lasseter, chief creative officer, Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios; and Kevin Feige, producer and president, Marvel Studios, will present a not-to-be-missed look at The Walt Disney Studios’ upcoming film slate, which includes Disney’s The Muppets, John Carter , Disney-Pixar’s Brave, Marvel’s The Avengers, Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie, Oz: The Great and Powerful, and more.

With projects from Disney, Pixar Animation Studios, and Marvel Studios, this special presentation will feature never-before-seen footage and all-star appearances by Jason Segel, Kermit, and Miss Piggy (Disney’s The Muppets), Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins, and Willem Dafoe ( John Carter ), Kelly Macdonald and Kevin McKidd (Brave), Jennifer Garner (The Odd Life of Timothy Green ), Jack McBrayer and Sarah Silverman (Wreck-It Ralph), cast members from Marvel’s The Avengers, and other surprise guests.

In celebration of 25 years of moviemaking magic, five sessions will be devoted to the artistry and technical wizardry of Pixar:

A Conversation with the Pixar Creative Team – Enjoy a rare opportunity to spend some time with the key figures responsible for Pixar’s unprecedented success, including John Lasseter (chief creative officer, Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios), Jim Morris (general manager, Pixar Animation Studios), Pete Docter (director, Monsters, Inc., Up), Andrew Stanton (director, Finding Nemo, WALL-E), Bob Peterson (co-director, Up), Lee Unkrich (director, Toy Story 3), Mark Andrews (director, Brave), and Dan Scanlon (director, Monsters University). The Characters of Monsters University – Director Dan Scanlon and Production Designer Ricky Nierva discuss how they combine hair, horns, and a lot of heart to bring the wonderful Monsters University characters to life. Michael Giacchino’s Music of Pixar – In this musical presentation, award-winning composer Michael Giacchino explores his early influences through the creation of modern-day classic scores from Ratatouille, Up and Cars 2. The Art of Brave – Production Designer Steve Pilcher and Shading Art Director Tia Kratter show how they and their team put paint to canvas and fingers to computer keys to create the stunning visuals of Scotland for Disney•Pixar’s upcoming film

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D23 Expo: Disney Store Announces Line-up of Exclusives and Product Debuts

Stitch Kingdom — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:37:45 +0000

The spotlight will shine on Disney Store’s spectacular product lines at the D23 Expo, held at the Anaheim Convention Center in Calif. from August 19-21. Disney Store will treat fans to a sneak peek of its fall and holiday 2011 products, as well as offer them a chance to meet and hear from the artists and designers who created them.

Disney Store guests will also get a first look at this year’s hottest Halloween costumes, join in Disney Store’s 25th Anniversary kick-off celebration and have the first look at the Disney Princess Designer Doll Collection–expected to be one of the most wanted items this holiday season. Daily at the convention, guests will enjoy Disney Store artist signings and special guest appearances, as well as witness events such as a Halloween costume parade and hear the latest news on what’s next for Disney Store.

Guests can take home the Disney Store magic when they purchase exclusive merchandise in the 1,500 square foot pop-up store housed in Disney Consumer Product’s Disney Living Pavilion. Featured products include items created especially for the D23 Expo, limited edition 25th Anniversary items, Vinylmation, and the always unique and whimsical Kidada for Disney Store Collection. Visitors will not want to miss the daily opening ceremony, where a special attendee will be chosen to “unlock imagination” each day at 9 a.m.

In addition, these other D23 Disney Store celebrations and events are not to be missed:

25th Anniversary Collection and Celebration Kick off: D23 guests will help Disney Store kick-off its celebration of 25 magical years. Since the opening of the first store in Glendale, California on March 28, 1987, Disney Store has become a global retail phenomenon with more than 350 stores in eight countries and foot traffic of more than 200 million guests per year worldwide.

On Friday, Aug. 19 at 9 a.m., Disney Store president Jim Fielding will kick off the celebration with remarks prior to opening the store on the first day of D23. The first 25 guests in line will receive a special limited edition 25th anniversary pin.

Disney Store artist Jim Salvati will sign exclusive 25th anniversary commemorative art. The pop-up store will offer the first 25th anniversary products ever. Disney Princess Designer Doll Collection: At D23, Disney Store will debut ten spectacular designer dolls just in time for the holidays. Each classic doll dressed in a glamorous runway inspired gown comes in its own special collector case with a sleeve that showcases the beautiful sketch art created for each one. A limited number of complete sets will be available for pre-purchase at the D23 event, in addition to a special limited edition 25th Anniversary silver Cinderella. As part of the worldwide debut at D23, the dolls will be given to the honorees at the Legends of Disney Awards ceremony on Friday, Aug. 19, where the extraordinary

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‘One More Disney Day’ Could Signal Return of Disney Parks Promotion in 2012

Stitch Kingdom — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 15:50:45 +0000

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It’s about that time. Not just time for Disney D23 Expo, but for Disney Parks to unveil what its 2012 campaign will be, which traditionally takes place mid-September. This year, however, the notice may come earlier as the spotlight is trained on both Disney Parks and Disney Corporate Responsibility, both of which may play a part in revealing that the new promotion for next year may just be may be a redo of 2010.

In 2010, Disney Parks teamed up with the HandsOn Network to allow guests to trade volunteering for a community project in for a one day admission to the Disney Parks theme park. The program proved to be so popular, it had to close just a few months after starting due to the overwhelming response reaching its capacity.

We have learned that Disney Parks is preparing to launch something titled ‘One More Disney Day’ and it may be tied to bringing the promotion back next year. A special announcement is scheduled at the Disney Corporate Citizenship Pavilion at the Disney D23 Expo on Friday, August 19 featuring an appearance by authors Ridley Pearson and Dave Barry and actor David Arquette. Specific details are unknown at this time, but it may relate to the ‘Disney Day’ volunteer program.

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Sneak Peek: Rock Star Mickey by Fisher-Price

Stitch Kingdom — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:07:52 +0000

As a follow-up to last year’s successful Dance Star Mickey, the roadies over at Fisher-Price are working hard to bring Rock Star Mickey to the open road this holiday season for an action-packed, music-filled tour with a stop in your very own home (* purchase required).

We first encountered the rock legend that is Rock Star Mickey at the 2011 New York International Toy Fair where he stole the stage with his rendition of two songs, a rock star tutorial, and — of course — the mouska-split where he performs a full-on split while playing the guitar with his nose. That’s talent, folks.

He will be available to own on September 6 (now available for pre-order on Amazon.com), but he will be making his first public debut alongside American Idol top-tenner and Broadway Star Constantine Maroulis at the Disney D23 Expo in Anaheim, California. The special performance is set to take place at the Disney Living Pavilion Stage on Friday, August 19 at 1 pm and we plan on being there to bringing you full coverage. Constantine has also filmed a national commercial for what will certainly be one of the hottest toys this holiday season.

Below is some video footage we took of Rock Star Mickey in action. To our knowledge, this is one of the longest and most complete clips of Rock Star Mickey, featuring both musical numbers as well as the Rock Star tutorial.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8NlCV5NgEc

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D23 Expo: Funko POP! Vinyl Steamboat Willie and Lotso Exclusives

Stitch Kingdom — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:07:25 +0000

Inspired by series two of the popular POP! Vinyl collection by Funko for Disney Store, Disney Consumer Products is bringing two exclusives to the Disney D23 Expo in Anaheim, California to the Disney Living Pavilion.

Pictured to the left is a 3″ flocked version of Lotso which will sell for $15 and is limited to an edition size of 480 pieces. He will be joined by a 9″ metallic Steamboat Willie, according to The Fire Wire, which will retail for $50 and limited to an edition size of 360 pieces.

The site also mentions that series three of the collection (we know there are currently three additional series in addition to the one released already) will include characters such as Peter Pan, Captain Hook, Elastigirl, Edna Mode, Mad Hatter, Cheshire Cat, Toy Story Alien, Zurg, Ursula, Ariel, Donald Duck and Winnie The Pooh.

For more information as well as photos of the metallic Steamboat Willie and photos of series two, visit The Fire Wire.

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D23 Expo: Mid-Week Update – Schedule Changes and Additions, Exhibitors and More

Stitch Kingdom — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:28:41 +0000

Oh dear. With just two weeks or so left to go, the information on the 2011 Disney D23 Expo is pouring in so fast, I’m afraid that come the weekend, the update would be a novel, so I’m forced to make a mid-week update post to keep you informed on all the latest and greatest news emerging on the Disney D23 Expo that you’ll be hard-pressed to find most anywhere else. Heck, I’m not even sure where to begin.

First, if you haven’t caught it yet, be sure to check out our schedule additions from our friends at Disney Consumer Products that we prevealed yesterday. There are some phenomenal things going on at the Disney Living Pavilion including new, never-before-seen Disney Store merchandise, artist and designer signings and more, including details on the United States Postal Service ceremony for the Disney/Pixar postage stamps. The official press release is set to go out later today so there should be even more information soon.

Next, a bit of shameless self promotion, but in case you missed the banner above, our D23 Expo coverage is being sponsored by the Red Lion Hotel Anaheim, which I’m personally excited about, having wanting to stay there since the 2009 D23 Expo, but more information on that soon.

Although the schedule has really filled out this past week (with more to come!), there has been one significant change made that has somewhat gone under the radar (well, not our radar) and that is that the Walt Disney Studios presentation in the Arena on Saturday, August 20, has been extended by a full hour, with a half-hour on each side. Originally scheduled for 11 am – 12:30 pm, the presentation now runs from 10:30 am – 1:00 pm. Note there will be an electronics check for this presentation, presumably due to panic over leaked film footage, but according to Disney D23′s Jeffrey Epstein, this is the only presentation so far that will make attendees check their electronics at the door and it should be well worth it.

On the topic of the Studios presentation, one of the presenters will be Kevin Feige, President of Marvel Studios. Although we can and are expecting many great future projects from Marvel, the film of the hour is the A-List ensemble of The Avengers, with many wondering if talent from the film will show up at the presentation. According to this post from someone who claims to be in the know, while Marvel is preparing to ‘blow some major doors off,’ the prospect of any film talent showing up is unknown (there’s likely to be some, but who is another question), mostly due to current commitments — i.e., would Disney/Marvel hold up production for an appearance halfway

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D23 Expo: Disney Consumer Products Highlights and Signings

Stitch Kingdom — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 21:57:50 +0000

As part of the Disney D23 Expo, taking place August 19 – 21 at the Anaheim Convention Center, Disney Consumer Products has lined up an exciting array of products and opportunities for attendees to experience throughout the weekend.

Beginning on Friday, August 19, attendees will get a first look at special Disney Store 25th Anniversary merchandise along with Disney Store artist signings at the Disney Living Pavilion at 10 am.

On Saturday, August 20, there will be a Disney Store Designer Princess Doll artist signing at 10 am, followed later in the day by a Disney Store Halloween Fashion Show at 1 pm.

Celebrity designer Kidada Jones will make an appearance to unveil the latest additions to her Wish-A-Little collection. You can join her as she welcomes Alice, Ariel, Jasmine and Tinker Bell into the popular line of jewelry and fashion (and don’t forget to get a sneak peek from us right now, here).

Also freshly announced at the D23 Expo, will be the official unveiling and First Day of Issue Ceremony for the the Disney/Pixar Send A Hello stamps, first announced last December. The ceremony will take place on Friday, August 19 at 4 pm at Stage 23.

Lastly (for now), a Disney Channel tween fashion show, featuring D-Signed ‘Shake It Up’ back to school apparel will take place inside the Arena on Sunday, August 21 at 2:30 pm.

We hope to bring you more information soon as it becomes available to us.

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D23 Expo: Mattel Announces D23 Exclusives; Pre-order Begins August 8

Stitch Kingdom — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 01:53:07 +0000

Matty Collector, the collectible toy arm of Mattel has announced it will be bringing two exclusives to Disney D23 Expo, which takes place August 19-21 in Anaheim, California.

Available in limited quantities for pre-order beginning August 8 at 12 pm ET/9 am PT, each will sell for $19.99 and has a maximum order quantity of six pieces. Additional items will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the D23 Expo, but the pre-order guarantees the items will be available for pick-up at anytime throughout the convention.

Woody’s Roundup pays homage to Sheriff Woody Pride’s start as the star of a popular children’s television serial program. It features a black and white marionette Woody that you can move like a puppet along with three interchangeable backgrounds showing key scenes from the show. As a final nod to the series, the package is styled like an old-fashioned television set.

The Cars 2 Submarine Finn McMissile die-cast remembers the opening scene of the film in which Finn McMissile transforms himself into an underwater Submarine to escape Professor Z and his Minions. The D23 exclusive features a 1:55th scale, die cast Submarine Finn McMissile with double ransberg paint for an extra special look. The diorama package brings the underwater scene to life with Finn in his submarine mode and his ejected tires floating to the surface.

For more information on the D23 Expo exclusive collectibles, visit MattyCollector.com

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D23 Expo Schedule Update: Member Only Events, Talent Meet & Greets, New Panels and More

Stitch Kingdom — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 18:49:19 +0000

This past weekend, we brought you a brief update regarding schedule additions and changes, including special D23 Member only presentations. Today, the official D23 Expo calendar has been updated to reflect some of the new presentations, panels and artist signings for members as well as all attendees and we are happy to be one of the first to share them with you. The new calendar additions are as follows:

FRIDAY, AUGUST 19:

Radio Disney Road Crew (9:00a – 10:00a, D23 Members Only, Disney Channel Pavilion) – Pump up the music with a dance session and Radio Disney fun for kids and families. History of the Disneyland Hotel (9:30a – 10:30a, Stage 28) – See vintage film footage, featuring Walt, the Mouseketeers, Annette Funicello, and more! Robert Olszewski Meet & Greet (10:30a – 11:30a, Welcome Center) Radio Disney Road Crew (11:00a – 12:00p, Disney Channel Pavilion) - Pump up the music with a dance session and Radio Disney fun for kids and families. Linda Rick of Precious Moments Meet & Greet (11:30a – 12:30p, Welcome Center) Thomas Scott and Alex Maher of Disney Vinylmation Meet & Greet (1:30p – 2:30p, Welcome Center) Ridley Pearson and Dave Barry Meet & Greet (2:00p – 3:00p, Welcome Center) Warren Spector Meet & Greet (2:00p – 2:30p, Disney Interactive Pavilion) Radio Disney Road Crew (2:30p – 3:00p, Disney Channel Pavilion) - Pump up the music with a dance session and Radio Disney fun for kids and families. Perry-oke (4:00p – 4:30p, Disney Channel Pavilion) – Head on over to the Platy-Bus for karaoke with the Disney Channel gang. Don Hahn Meet & Greet (4:00p – 5:00p, Welcome Center) Dave Smith Meet & Greet (5:00p – 6:00p, Welcome Center) Voices of the Parks (6:45p – 7:45p, Stage 28) – Meet the men and women who provide voices for the Disney parks. Dick Van Dyke & the Vantastix (8:15p – 9:00p, Stage 23) – Hear songs from Dick Van Dyke’s varied entertainment career and various Disney hits.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20

Radio Disney Road Crew (9:00a – 10:00a, D23 Members Only, Disney Channel Pavilion) – Pump up the music with a dance session and Radio Disney fun for kids and families. Mike Clitherow Meet & Greet (10:00a – 11:30a, Welcome Center) Melissa Joan Hart and Joey Lawrence Meet & Greet (11:40a – 12:40p, Welcome Center) Gregg and Jeff Sherman of The Boys Meet & Greet (1:00p – 2:00p, Welcome Center) Radio Disney

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D23 Expo: ABC Announces ‘Prep & Landing,’ ‘Once Upon a Time’ Screenings, Q&A Panels

Stitch Kingdom — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:30:01 +0000

Be among the first to watch ABC’s most anticipated new fall series and animated holiday special and have a chance to learn the secrets behind how they were made. Fans will have those opportunities at the D23 Expo, where the entire world of Disney comes together, August 19 and 20, at the Anaheim Convention Center.

Get a jump on the holiday season on Friday, August 19 at 12:45 p.m. in Stage 23, as the D23 exposition unwraps Walt Disney Animation Studios’ festive new special, “Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice,” with an exclusive premiere screening of the latest, nicest and naughtiest adventure in this multiple Emmy Award®-winning program. Santa’s dauntless elves, Wayne and Lanny, find themselves up to their pointy ears in trouble, as they race to recover classified North Pole technology, which has fallen into the hands of a computer-hacking Naughty Kid. Their mission to prevent Christmas from descending into chaos has some riotous twists, turns and surprises. A special “Christmas in August” presentation and Q&A, moderated by “D23’s Disney Geek” host Jeffrey Epstein, will follow with Emmy Award-winning directors Kevin Deters & Stevie Wermers-Skelton, and producer Dorothy McKim.

Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz — the esteemed executive producers/writers of “Lost” and writers of Tron: Legacy — bring you ABC’s “Once Upon a Time,” a bold, new series where fairytale characters collide with our world. On Saturday, August 20 at 12:45 p.m. in Stage 23, join Eddy and Adam for a Q&A, moderated by “D23’s Disney Geek” host Jeffrey Epstein, as well as a special screening of the show. Brace yourselves for a modern fable with thrilling twists and hints of darkness, brimming with wonder and filled with the magic of our most beloved fairytales. The series will premiere on Sunday, October 23 on ABC.

For more information on D23 Expo, be sure to follow this live bookmark and follow us on Twitter and Facebook for the latest updates, including news and information not seen anywhere else.

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