D23 Expo: ABC Announces ‘Prep & Landing,’ ‘Once Upon a Time’ Screenings, Q&A Panels
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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.
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Categories: D23 Expo, Television Tags: ABC, D23, D23 Expo
D23 Expo: Weekend Update – Schedule Changes, New Shopping Opportunities and More
Disney D23 recently posted an advisory regarding the Ultimate Disney Trivia Tournament, which is awarding a preview cruise aboard the Disney Fantasy to the winner. While Disney D23 wants to emphasize that those wishing to participate must audition on THURSDAY, August 18, one day prior to the Expo’s start, the newly released gotcha is that the line will be cut off at 9:45 am (the selection process begins at 7:30 am, but hopefuls are invited to line up as early as 6 am at the Anaheim Convention Center).
Another point worth noting, but is not being emphasized by Disney D23, is that in order to satisfy ‘no purchase necessary’ requirements, non-attendees are eligible to try out (assuming all other requirements are satisfied). If a non-attendee makes it through to the fourth round, which takes place on Friday, they will be provided with a one-day pass to the Expo to complete their participation in the competition. You can read more about the competition’s process and the rules here.
Premiere and Sorcerer attendees have begun receiving their information packets for the D23 Expo. While most of the information pertains specifically to them (and thus is almost pointless to present here), one interesting item to note is that there are implied presentations daily at 9:30 am for all D23 members in Stage 23 and Stage 28. No other information is provided in regards to the content of the presentations, whether Stage 23 and Stage 28 can be combined for these presentations, or if they’re completely separate presentations and even topics.
Another item learned from the packet that’s worth noting is yet another shopping opportunity at the D23 Expo. In addition to the returning D23 Dream Store and the previously announced Mickey’s of Glendale pop-up shop in the Disney Parks and Resorts pavilion, there will be ‘Treasure Trove’ shop associated with the Walt Disney Studios Archive, located on the second floor.
There have been a couple of schedule changes since they were initially posted on the official site. The THQ uDraw panel, titled ‘Drawing on Disney Magic’ has been removed. This is likely temporary, but still worth noting. Also, the Marvel presentation in the Arena on Sunday, has been pushed back a whopping 15 minutes.
On a related tangent, for those not attending D23 Expo, or those daring enough to try to fit it into their schedule, the Hollywood Bowl is presenting Disney’s Fantasia with music accompaniment by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, led by conductor John Mauceri, along with a fireworks display. For more information, visit the event’s page.
Stitch Kingdom will be among those allowed early entry to the Anaheim Convention Center on Thursday, August 18, so be sure to follow us on Twitter and Facebook for live coverage as well as our continued unrivaled coverage of D23 Expo announcements and changes.
Thanks to @artisticdoodle and @jobber99 for some of the information presented above.
D23 Expo: Dick Van Dyke to Perform with Vantastix Opening Night
Disney fans attending the first day of Disney’s D23 Expo, presented by D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, August 19-21 at the Anaheim Convention Center, will be able to end their day with an unforgettable evening of harmony provided by Dick Van Dyke & The Vantastix. The popular vocal quartet is comprised of legendary television, Broadway, and film star Dick Van Dyke and three renowned west coast musicians—Mike Mendyke, Bryan Chadima and Eric Bradley. The group will appear in concert on Stage 23 at the D23 Expo on Friday, August 19, 2011, at 8:15 p.m.
Songs from Van Dyke’s varied entertainment career in addition to many well-known Disney hits and timeless pop standards will be performed by Van Dyke and The Vantastix in a show rich in humor, pure entertainment and sing-along favorites. Much of the show’s song roster is based on Put On A Happy Face, the group’s inaugural a cappella album, which features 14 well-known tunes. The CD will be available for purchase in the D23 Expo Treasure Trove store.
Dick Van Dyke & The Vantastix is the result of a chance meeting of Van Dyke and Mendyke at a Malibu coffee shop in September 2000. With the addition of Chadima and Bradley, the group started “just for fun,” gathering weekly for pizza and singing around Van Dyke’s piano, and soon built up an impressive repertoire of children’s songs and standards.
After their first casual performance during the wrap party for Van Dyke’s long-running mystery TV series Diagnosis Murder, the group began to get requests to appear at charity events and benefits. They have performed at the City of Hope Hospital; the Beverly Hilton for the Society of Singers Concert honoring Dame Julie Andrews; the Hollywood Bowl as part of an evening of TV theme songs; and at the awarding of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Rose Marie, who appeared with Van Dyke on The Dick Van Dyke Show.
There have also been television appearances at the TV Land Awards, Larry King Live, and a performance of the National Anthem for the NBA Playoffs and more. The group continues to perform at benefits in the greater Los Angeles area.
“Hard work and planning are important if one wants to get ahead in life,” Van Dyke says. “More important is leaving one’s self open to the twists and turns, the wonderful surprises that life has to offer. If you can’t bend with the wind, go with the flow, you’re gonna miss some great adventures. These three guys walked into my life from out of nowhere and turned my Golden Years into pure platinum. We always have a great time performing together, and we’re looking forward to appearing at the D23 Expo.”
Courtesy of YouTube, here is audio of Dick Van Dyke and the Vandastix performing ‘You’ve Got a Friend in Me’ from Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story.
Van Dyke began his remarkable career more than 50 years ago in a record-pantomime act called The Merry Mutes. He then went on to host several TV shows before starring on Broadway in Bye Bye Birdie, for which he received a Tony Award®. The classic sitcom The Dick Van Dyke Show came next, then the screen version of Birdie, followed by the classic Disney film musical Mary Poppins , the equally adored movie musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the recent hit Night at the Museum, and a host of other wonderfully entertaining films. Winner of five Emmy Awards®, Van Dyke completed nine seasons of the TV series Diagnosis Murder.
Bryan Chadima is a writer, musical director, arranger, and singer. He was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and graduated from Western Michigan University. He has toured nationally and recorded albums with numerous vocal groups and shows including Blind Man’s Bluff, Gold Company, Vox Lumiere, and The Three Waiters. His musical directing credits include Klub Kokomo and Baby It’s You. Chadima arranges most of the material performed by The Vantastix.
Eric Bradley’s road to Los Angeles began in Connecticut where he grew up then at the University of Miami, where he studied music, film, and television, and then to Chicago, where he started his career as a vocalist and voice-over actor. Bradley now enjoys a career as a studio singer in LA. His film and TV credits include The Simpsons Movie, Spiderman 3, Blades of Glory, King Kong, Superman Returns, The Polar Express , Enchanted, I Am Legend, How I Met Your Mother, Family Guy, and the Oscars telecast. He also sings with jazz sensation Sixth Wave, the 2001 National Harmony Sweepstakes Champions.
An MIT graduate and former NASA engineer with degrees in aerospace engineering and music, Mike Mendyke believes every vocal group should include at least one rocket scientist. After eight years in the defense industry, he began recording albums and touring the U.S. and Japan with the vocal group Five O’Clock Shadow. A longtime advocate of vocal music, Mendyke is a past board member and former treasurer for The Contemporary A Cappella Society. Mendyke also runs an online marketing business, as well as music distribution services.
Tickets to the D23 Expo are available at http://www.D23Expo.com. Admission includes access to all experiences and entertainment at the D23 Expo, including the Disney Legends Ceremony, and can be purchased for single days or for the full three days of festivities. Admission is $47 for a one-day adult ticket and $37 for children 3-12. Three-day passes are $136 for adults and $106 for children. Members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club will receive a discount for up to four admissions, as well as early entry to each day of the D23 Expo for themselves and their guests.
Categories: D23 Expo Tags: D23, D23 Expo, Dick Van Dyke
D23 Expo: Disney Parks and Resorts and Imagineering Panels Schedule
Earlier this month, we shared the plans Disney Parks and Resorts has for its presentations at the 2011 D23 Expo taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center on August 19 – 21. D23 has now released the full schedule for the Disney Parks panels, which are in addition to the keynote arena presentation by Parks Chair Tom Staggs on Friday, August 19 at 3:30 pm. The individual panels and schedule are as follows:
FRIDAY, AUGUST 19
- The Making of The Little Mermaid — Ariel’s Undersea Adventure (1:00 pm – 2:00 pm, Stage 23) – Imagineers Lisa Girolami, Larry Nikolai, and Chris Crump take you behind the scenes.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20
- A Good Look at Buena Vista Street (2:45 pm – 3:45 pm, Stage 28) – Sneak a peek at the new entrance to Disney California Adventure with Imagineers.
- Legends of Walt Disney Imagineering (4:30 pm – 5:30 pm, Stage 28) – Disney Legend Marty Sklar will lead a celebration of Imagineering careers and accomplishments.
- Imagineering’s Guide to Creativity and Innovation (6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Stage 28) – A panel of Imagineers discuss how they use storytelling and technology to make Disney magic.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 21
- Imagineering the Dream and the Fantasy (9:15 am – 10:00 am, Stage 23) – Imagineers Joe Lanzisero and Bob Zalk talk about the design of Disney’s latest cruise ships.
- Radiator Springs Reality (1:30 pm – 2:30 pm, Stage 23) – Pixar’s John Lasseter and Roger Gould join Imagineers for a sneak peek look at Cars Land.
- The Making of Star Tours — The Adventures Continue (3:30 pm – 4:30 pm, Stage 23) – Find out how Imagineers updated the attraction, hosted by Imagineering’s Tom Fitzgerald.
In addition to the Disney Channel schedule announced earlier today, the updated schedule on the D23 Expo site also includes additional panels such as Drawing on Disney Magic (Saturday, 10:00 am – 11:00 am, Stage 23)- Join videogame producers in a special panel discussion about what’s next for THQ’s uDraw and MORE of The Wonderful World of Vintage Disneyland and Walt Disney World (Sunday, 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm, Stage 23) – Film preservationist Ed Hobelman and Imagineer Tony Baxter look back at vintage footage.
Categories: D23 Expo Tags: D23, D23 Expo, walt disney imagineering, WDI
D23 Expo: Disney Channel Unveils Schedule, Artist Appearances
Kids, tweens and families can meet their favorite stars of Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior, over three fun-filled days, FRIDAY, AUGUST 19–SUNDAY, AUGUST 21, at the ultimate event for Disney fans, Disney’s D23 Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. The schedule includes a musical performance by actress and Hollywood Records recording artist China Anne McClain (Disney Channel’s “A.N.T. Farm”), a martial arts performance by actor Leo Howard (Disney XD’s “Kickin’ It”), musical performances from Radio Disney’s newest N.B.T. Artists, Hollywood Records recording artist Coco Jones and a boisterous performance by Sharky and Bones of The Never Land Pirate Band (from Disney Junior’s “Jake and the Never Land Pirates”).
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, Disney Publishing Worldwide co-authors of prequels to the classic Peter Pan, the “Peter and the Starcatchers” book series, 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.
On SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 in the D23 Arena, the stars of Disney Channel’s hit series “Shake It Up” will take the stage for a high-energy, live dance performance and Q&A session. The event will kick off with a Style Shake Up runway event, featuring fashions for the new school year from Disney Consumer Products. A special screening of an upcoming episode will be followed by a fan meeting with the “Shake It Up” cast in the Disney Channel booth.
Perry the Platy-bus, a 4000 pound customized Airstream trailer in the likeness of the character Perry the Platypus of Disney Channel’s Emmy Award-winning “Phineas and Ferb,” gets a prime parking spot on the Disney D23 Expo Floor, in Disney Channel’s colorful booth, one transformed into Phineas and Ferb’s iconic backyard. Fans are invited to step inside the famous “Perry the Platy-bus” to play interactive games, enjoy live performances, meet the stars, get autographs and rock out to Radio Disney tunes.
Popular radio personalities Ernie D, Jake, Candice, Blake and Hallie from Radio Disney, the 24-hour contemporary hits radio network and the only radio broadcaster for kids and families, will join in the fun along with special musical guest stars Coco Jones and the newest N.B.T. artists.
Following is the schedule of stars making special appearances and signing autographs in the Disney Channel booth:
FRIDAY, AUGUST 19
- “Jake and the Never Land Pirates” (10:00-11:00 a.m.) – Character appearances by Jake, Captain Hook & Mr. Smee
- The Never Land Pirate Band (12:00 noon-1:00 p.m.) – Musical performance
- Special announcement and storytelling event (1:00-1:30 p.m.) – From The Walt Disney Company Corporate Citizenship team with noted Disney Publishing Worldwide authors Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson (Peter and the Starcatchers), David Arquette, Jake, Captain Hook and Mr. Smee of “Jake and the Never Land Pirates”
- “Good Luck Charlie” (1:30-2:30 p.m.) - Stars Jason Dolley, Leigh-Allyn Baker and Bradley Steven Perry
- Radio Disney’s N.B.T. (3:00-4:00 p.m.) – artists Tay Barton, Zack Montana, Shealeigh, Ladina Spence and Hollywood Ending perform
- “Lemonade Mouth” (4:30-5:45 p.m.) Stars Adam Hicks, Hayley Kiyoko and Chris Brochu
- “So Random!” (5:45-7:00 p.m.) - Stars Tiffany Thornton, Sterling Knight, Doug Brochu, Allisyn Ashley Arm, Damien Haas, Matthew Scott Montgomery and Shayne Topp
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20
- “Phineas and Ferb” (10:00-11:00 a.m.) Character appearances, Phineas, Ferb and Agent P
- “Phineas and Ferb” (11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon) Creators and executive producers Dan Povenmire and Swampy Marsh and cast Vincent Martella, Alyson Stoner and Dee Bradley Baker
- “Kickin’ It” (12:30-1:30 p.m.) – Stars Leo Howard, Dylan Riley Snyder, Alex Christian Jones and Olivia Holt, plus a special martial arts performance by Leo Howard
- Performance by Radio Disney’s guest and Hollywood Records recording artist Coco Jones (2:30-3:00 p.m.)
- “Fish Hooks” (3:00-4:00 p.m.) – Creator/executive producer Noah Z. Jones and cast Chelsea Kane and Kyle Massey (both also of ABC-TV’s “Dancing with the Stars”)
- “A.N.T. Farm” (4:00-5:00 p.m.) - Stars China Anne McClain, Jake Short, Sierra McCormick, Stefanie Scott and Carlon Jeffery, plus a musical performance by China Anne McClain
SUNDAY, AUGUST 21
- Handy Manny (10:00-11:15 a.m.) – Character and appearance by the voice of Manny, Wilmer Valderrama
- Special Agent Oso (11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) – Character and appearance by the voice of Oso, Sean Astin
- “Pair of Kings” (12:30-1:30 p.m.) – Stars Doc Shaw, Kelsey Chow and Geno Segers
- D23 Arena Showcase — “Shake It Up” (2:30-4:00 p.m.) - Featuring stars Bella Thorne, Zendaya, Davis Cleveland, Roshon Fegan, Adam Irigoyen, Kenton Duty and Caroline Sunshine and executive producer Rob Lotterstein plus Style Shake Up fashion runway event
- “Shake It Up” (4:00-6:00 p.m.) - Cast meet and greet in the Disney Channel booth
Tickets to the D23 Expo are available at http://www.D23Expo.com. Admission includes access to all experiences and entertainment at the D23 Expo, including the Disney Legends Ceremony, and can be purchased for single days or for the full three days of festivities. Admission is $47 for a one-day adult ticket and $37 for children 3-12. Three-day passes are $136 for adults and $106 for children. Members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club will receive a discount for up to four admissions, as well as early entry to each day of the D23 Expo for themselves and their guests.
D23 Expo: Disney Interactive to Spotlight New and Upcoming Titles, Warren Spector Signing
Disney Interactive Media Group (DIMG) invites Disney fans and families to step into its pavilion at the D23 Expo—The Ultimate Disney Fan Event—for hands-on fun with the latest interactive entertainment products for video game consoles, mobile devices and online, based on beloved Disney stories and characters. Every day of the D23 Expo, taking place August 19-21, 2011 at the Anaheim Convention Center, will be packed with hours of game play, special guests, interactive art contests, giveaways and more!
Guests of the D23 Expo will be able to suit up, power up and team up as they enter Disney Universe, a multiplayer action-adventure video game set in a mix-up of Disney and Disney/Pixar inspired worlds that will be released this fall.
The Phineas and Ferb: Across the Second Dimension video game, inspired by the Disney Channel Original Movie, will be available for hands-on gameplay. Fans will be able to play as their favorite Phineas and Ferb characters as they journey through new dimensions to battle the evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz.
Guests can also immerse themselves in the recently released and critically acclaimed Cars 2: The Video Game. Inspired by the Disney/Pixar animated film, the game allows players to dive into the Cars 2 universe alongside some of their favorite Cars personalities in exotic locations spanning the globe.
The award-winning video game Disney Epic Mickey will be featured in the DIMG pavilion and the game’s creator, legendary game designer Warren Spector, will be on hand. Mr. Spector will be making special appearances at the booth on August 19 and 20 to meet guests and sign autographs.
Online gamers can play Disney’s latest social games, including this summer’s smash hit Gardens of Time and the popular online virtual world for kids Club Penguin. Guests who want Disney games on the go, can try out the latest mobile games, such as Cars 2 and Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty, available for iPhone, iPad and Android.
For aspiring young Disney artists and animators, Disney.com’s Create will offer its newest collection of online creativity tools for making digital paintings, comic books, animated pets, photo mashups, music slideshows and animations. During the D23 Expo, the new Disney Epic Mickey Digital Painter will be featured in the booth and guests will be invited to participate in daily art contests judged by Warren Spector for the chance to win exclusive D23 DIMG prize packages.
UPDATE: 7/25/11 – For those who are curious, we are told that Disneyland Adventures for the Microsoft Xbox Kinect will be represented, but Microsoft has its own booth, which is why it wasn’t mentioned in the press release from Disney Interactive.
Categories: Video Games Tags: D23, D23 Expo, Disney Interactive Studios, Disney Universe, Epic Mickey, PAF, Phineas and Ferb
D23 Expo: Disney Parks to Preview Upcoming Attractions Through ‘Carousel of Projects’
Fans attending Disney’s D23 Expo August 19-21 at the Anaheim Convention Center will have the chance to experience “a great big beautiful tomorrow” as they immerse themselves in the future of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, which is currently in the biggest period of global expansion in its history.
Drawing inspiration from a classic attraction that debuted at the 1964 New York World’s Fair and has made stops at Disneyland in California and Magic Kingdom in Florida, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts invites attendees to hop aboard the “Carousel of Projects” for a sneak peek at concepts, designs, models, storytelling tools, and technologies currently being developed at Walt Disney Imagineering for Disney parks around the world.
Throughout the weekend, exclusively at the D23 Expo, fans will get a look at the latest details for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts’ 11 parks and five resorts around the world, as well as Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa in Hawaii, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney and Disney Vacation Club, including:
- Actual figures, props and ride vehicles for Radiators Springs Racers, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at the building of Cars Land, the newest land at Disney California Adventure which opens next year.
- The opportunity to meet a classic Disney icon in an entirely new way.
- Concepts, models and plans for Fantasyland, one of the most ambitious expansions in the 40-year history of Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.
- What’s new at Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney and Disney Vacation Club.
In addition to the pavilion, D23 Expo attendees will also have the chance to attend numerous presentations and panel discussions. On Friday, August 19, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs will give guests in the 4,000-seat main arena an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at some of the biggest projects currently underway at Disney parks, featuring a few surprises along the way.
- Imagineers and cast members who create and operate Disney’s parks, resorts, cruise ships, and other vacation experiences will take fans behind-the-magic with nine exciting presentations including:
- Radiator Springs Reality: Imagineering Cars Land for Disney California Adventure – Join Disney•Pixar’s John Lasseter and a panel of Imagineers and Pixar creative talent as they share the twists and turns through the real-life development of Radiator Springs.
- The Making of Star Tours – The Adventures Continue – Imagineer Tom Fitzgerald will share the inside scoop on how Walt Disney Imagineering and George Lucas’ Industrial Light & Magic began laying the groundwork for a new version of Star Tours.
- A Good Look at Buena Vista Street – Imagineers Lisa Girolami, Ray Spencer, and Coulter Winn provide a preview of the new entrance to Disney California Adventure, an idealized depiction of the Los Angeles Walt Disney lived and worked in throughout the 1920s and 1930s.
- Imagineering the Dream and the Fantasy – Imagineers Joe Lanzisero and Bob Zalk talk about charting the design course of the two newest Disney cruise ships.
- Legends of Walt Disney Imagineering – Disney Legend Marty Sklar will lead a celebration of the careers and accomplishments of Walt Disney Imagineering, including Alice Davis, Orlando Ferrante, Bob Gurr, and Don Iwerks. With special guest and current Imagineer Kim Irvine, daughter of Disney Legend Leota Toombs.
In addition, and for the first time, the Parks and Resorts pavilion will also feature Mickey’s of Glendale, an outlet of Walt Disney Imagineering’s employee-only store, where—for just three days– guests can shop for “Carousel of Projects” souvenirs and collectibles and Walt Disney Imagineering merchandise not available anywhere else.
Tickets to the D23 Expo are available at http://www.D23Expo.com. Admission includes access to all experiences and entertainment at the D23 Expo, including the Disney Legends Ceremony, and can be purchased for single days or for the full three days of festivities. Admission is $47 for a one-day adult ticket and $37 for children 3-12. Three-day passes are $136 for adults and $106 for children. Members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club will receive a discount for up to four admissions, as well as early entry to each day of the D23 Expo for themselves and their guests.
Categories: D23 Expo Tags: D23, D23 Expo, Imagineering, walt disney imagineering, WDI
D23 Expo: Authors Ridley Pearson, Dave Barry to Present with Actor David Arquette
A strong commitment to corporate citizenship is as much a part of The Walt Disney Company’s heritage as the family entertainment that has delighted and captivated audiences for decades. Disney opens a new chapter in that level of commitment at the D23 Expo on Friday, August 19, 2011 in the Anaheim Convention Center Main Hall. A special announcement will be part of a storytelling event featuring two of America’s best-known and most popular writers, Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, and David Arquette, star of Disney Junior’s #1 series, “Jake and the Never Land Pirates.”
Disney Publishing Worldwide authors Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson have enthralled readers since 2004 with their re-imagining of Peter Pan’s adventures, “Peter and the Starcatchers,” the best-selling and award-winning prequel trilogy. Visitors are invited to hear from the authors, listen to a family reading event led by Disney Junior’s “Jake and the Never Land Pirates” star David Arquette, participate in the big announcement and receive a free book.
“By nurturing young readers we help support creativity and imagination, an important part of our citizenship mission at Disney,” said Leslie Goodman, Senior Vice President, Disney Corporate Citizenship. “We welcome the opportunity to collaborate with Disney Publishing Worldwide to bring this special event to the D23 Expo while at the same time encouraging visitors to take part in our daily pavilion activities that show how we can all make a lasting, positive change in the world.”
At this year’s D23 Disney Corporate Citizenship pavilion, visitors will see how they can take action through Disney Friends for Change, an initiative that helps inspire kids and families to join together and make a positive impact on their world. Visitors can participate as an “honorary” Disney VoluntEAR in a different community service project each day, including preparing child comfort kits for kids in need, assembling care packages for military families and planting seedlings for the environment.
Visitors can also become “honorary” D23 Green Team members by taking part in a scavenger hunt that will lead them through the Expo in a quest to boost their environmental I.Q. Not only will they find out what Disney is doing to help protect the planet for future generations, they’ll be in the running for prizes and a fun Friends for Change photo as well!
Tickets to the D23 EXPO are available at http://www.D23Expo.com. Admission includes access to all experiences and entertainment at the D23 EXPO and can be purchased for single days or for the full three days of festivities. Admission is $47 for a one-day adult ticket and $37 for children 3-12. Three-day passes are $136 for adults and $106 for children. Members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club will receive a discount for up to four admissions, as well as early entry to each day of the D23 EXPO for themselves and their guests.
Categories: D23 Expo, Publishing Tags: D23, D23 Expo
D23 Expo Celebrity Autograph Session Details Announced; Pre-Sale Available
Coolwaters Productions, who have partnered with Disney D23 in bringing their celebrity clientele to the 2011 D23 Expo for autograph sessions, have announced further specifics in terms of pricing and available items to be signed, including special limited edition items and prints created just for Disney D23 (Disney D23 membership will be required to purchase these select items).
The schedule and available details are as follows:
FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 (‘Marvel Day’)
BILLY DEE WILLIAMS, Star Wars, in honor of ‘Star Tours 2′ (2 pm – 4 pm) – $40
Attendees may bring a single item from home or choose the provided 8×10 image. Additionally, there will be a limited edition print created by Mr. Williams featuring the Disney Fab 5 and exclusive to the event, price to be determined.
DOUG JONES, Silver Surfer in Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer; Billy Butcherson in Disney’s Hocus Pocus (10 am – 4 pm) – $15
Attendees may bring a single item from home or choose the provided 8×10 image.
MATTHEW WOLF, voice of Thor in Thor: Tales of Asgard and Hulk Vs. (10 am – 4 pm) – $15
Attendees may bring a single item from home or choose the provided 8×10 image.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 (‘TRON Day’)
BRUCE BOXLEITNER, Tron/Alan Bradley in TRON and TRON: Legacy (11 am – 1 pm) – $25
Attendees may bring a single item from home or choose the provided 8×10 image. Additionally, there will be a limited edition TRON pin set and limited edition 11×14 print from Disney archives, both exclusive to the event and price to be determined.
CINDY MORGAN, Yori/Lora in TRON and TRON: Legacy (10 am – 4 pm) – $20
Attendees may bring a single item from home or choose the provided 8×10 image. Additionally, there will be a limited edition TRON pin set and limited edition 11×14 print from Disney archives, both exclusive to the event and price to be determined.
JACKSON BOSTWICK, Head Guard in TRON (10 am – 4 pm) – $20
Attendees may bring a single item from home (item must be TRON related) or choose the provided 8×10 image.
ANIS CHEURFA, Rinzler in TRON: Legacy (10 am – 4 pm) – $TBA
Attendees may bring a single item from home or choose the provided 8×10 image. Additionally, a Rinzler action figure with an exclusive D23 seal will be offered for $50 with a limited quantity of 20, available on a first come, first serve basis (one per person).
ROB DALY, Lead Sentry in TRON: Legacy (10 am – 4 pm) – $15
Attendees may bring a single item from home or choose the provided 8×10 image. Additionally, a CLU Sentry action figure with an exclusive D23 seal will be offered for $45 with a limited quantity of 25, available on a first come, first serve basis (one per person).
SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 (‘Pirates of the Caribbean Day’)
Note that in addition to individual signings, Coolwaters will be offering a D23 members only, limited edition ‘Pirates Ships’ print, signed by all five celebrities for $75.
GREG ELLIS, Lt. Theodore Groves (10 am – 4 pm) – $15
Attendees may bring a single item from home or choose the provided 8×10 image.
ISAAC SINGLETON, JR., Bo’Sun in The Curse of the Black Pearl (10 am – 4 pm) – $15
Attendees may bring a single item from home or choose the provided 8×10 image.
TREVA ETIENNE, Koehler in The Curse of the Black Pearl (10 am – 4 pm) – $15
Attendees may bring a single item from home or choose the provided 8×10 image.
VINCE LOZANO, Jacoby in The Curse of the Black Pearl (10 am – 4 pm) – $15
Attendees may bring a single item from home or choose the provided 8×10 image.
TYLER TUIONE, Boiler Room Attendant in At World’s End (10 am – 4 pm) – $15
Attendees may bring a single item from home or choose the provided 8×10 image.
Tickets for each individual signing will be available for purchase at the Coolwaters booth at D23 Expo. We have also been advised that tickets will be available for advanced purchase from home, although details have not yet been released.
For those unable to attend Disney D23 Expo, but would still like to get an personal item signed, or purchase one of the limited edition items, Coolwaters is now accepting orders here, which includes receiving a photo from the D23 Expo signing (may not be your item in the photo).
D23 Expo Arena Schedule Announced
The D23 Expo 2011 is proud to announce the Arena schedule for The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. From August 19 – 21, Expo guests will have exclusive access to presentations from The Walt Disney Studios, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, Disney Channel and Marvel Comics – plus they will be able to experience the 2011 Disney Legends Ceremony. In addition to the spotlight arena presentations, this year’s Expo will feature screenings, celebrity panels and autograph signings, eye-popping pavilions, exclusive insights into TV shows, theme parks, animation, Disney history and more, to be announced in the coming weeks. Arena presentations will include
FRIDAY, AUGUST 19
2011 Disney Legends Ceremony (11:00 am – 12:30 pm) – Hosted by Tom Bergeron. Honorees Regis Philbin; Jim Henson; Disney Princesses Jodi Benson, Paige O’Hara, Lea Salonga, Linda Larkin and Anika Noni Rose; Bo Boyd; Jack and Bonita Wrather; Guy Williams and Ray Watson will be inducted as Disney Legends for their contribution to the creative legacy of The Walt Disney Company in a special presentation exclusively for D23 Expo guests.
Walt DisneyParks and Resorts(3:30 pm – 5:00 pm) – Join Tom Staggs, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, as he gives D23 guests a special behind-the-scenes glimpse into some of the exciting projects currently underway at Disney’s parks and resorts around the world.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20
The Walt Disney Studios (11:00 am – 12:30 pm) – A fascinating behind-the-scenes glimpse at the exciting roster of projects on the horizon at The Walt Disney Studios. From exclusive video clips and live performances to filmmaker discussions and star appearances, this session will be hosted by Rich Ross, Chairman, The Walt Disney Studios; Sean Bailey, President of Production, The Walt Disney Studios; John Lasseter, Chief Creative Officer, Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios; and Kevin Feige, President of Production, Marvel Studios.
The Lion King 3D Exclusive D23 Screening (6:00 pm - 7:30 pm) – Disney fans will have access to an exclusive advance screening of The Lion King in Disney Digital 3D™, ahead of the film’s highly anticipated theatrical and home entertainment releases. “The Circle of Life” takes on a new dimension as Simba, Mufasa, Nala, Timon and Pumbaa grace the screen once again, this time in breathtaking 3D.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 21
Marvel Comics (10:00 am – 11:30 am) – An exclusive and unprecedented experience that will take you through the evolution of Marvel from its first comic book in 1939 to its current position as one of the most important creative forces in the world. During this presentation, which will include interactive Q&A segments, you will not only get an inside glimpse of the history of Marvel and its iconic Super Heroes but also discover why Marvel truly is the House of Ideas. This session will be hosted by Joe Quesada, Marvel’s Chief Creative Officer and one of the most respected and sought after writers and artists in the entertainment industry.
Disney Channel (2:30 pm - 4:00 pm) – Fans are invited to experience the excitement of a spectacular live performance, featuring stars of Disney Channel’s hit series ‘Shake It Up.’ From meeting the cast of television’s first dance-driven sitcom and learning moves from a Disney Channel dance master to a special panel, autograph session and more, this unforgettable experience awaits Disney fans of all ages.
These presentations add to the already robust schedule of experiences, presentations and pavilions that will make up the D23 Expo 2011, including the Ultimate Disney Trivia Tournament presented by Hasbro’s Trivial Pursuit, the Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives exhibit – including the Fan Art Gallery, the D23 Expo Live Auction and the D23 Expo Dream Store. Additional schedule, pavilion and talent announcements will be made in the coming weeks.
Tickets to the D23 EXPO are available at http://www.D23Expo.com. Admission includes access to all experiences and entertainment at the D23 EXPO, including the Disney Legends Ceremony, and can be purchased for single days or for the full three days of festivities. Admission is $47 for a one-day adult ticket and $37 for children 3-12. Three-day passes are $136 for adults and $106 for children. Members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club will receive a discount for up to four admissions, as well as early entry to each day of the D23 EXPO for themselves and their guests.
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