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  • Marvel, Lucasfilm, Pixar and More Reveal D23 Plans

    Disney has unveiled the full scope of what fans can expect at this year’s D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, and it’s shaping up to be massive. Taking place from August 14–16, 2026, at the Anaheim Convention Center, this year’s show floor is being billed as the largest in the event’s history, packed with exclusive activations, immersive experiences, and a massive slate of panels.

    A Weekend Kickoff: D23 Day

    The festivities actually begin a day early on Thursday, August 13, with “D23 Day at Disneyland Resort.” The celebration includes a Disney Legends Cavalcade at Disneyland Park, a special giveaway (while supplies last), and the return of the Disney Jr. Let’s Play! Party at Disney California Adventure Park.

    Perhaps the biggest draw of the kickoff is the Disney Princess: The Ultimate Concert Celebration at Disney California Adventure Park. This limited-capacity event promises the largest gathering of Disney Princess talent ever assembled, celebrating the music and legacy of the beloved characters. For those unable to attend in person, the concert will be streamed on Disney+ and broadcast on Disney Channel, Freeform, and ABC on Sunday, August 16.

    Immersive Experiences on the Show Floor

    Disney is pulling out all the stops for the Anaheim Convention Center show floor, utilizing the expanded space to bring their various brands to life:

    • Marvel Studios: Fans can jump into the multiverse with “Marvel Studios’ TVA Experience: Your Next Assignment,” an immersive walkthrough experience.
    • Lucasfilm: The pavilion returns with props, costumes, and fireside chats with filmmakers. Additionally, attendees can catch a special screening of LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian.
    • Animation Showcase: Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios are teaming up for a massive pavilion, featuring a 40th-anniversary celebration of Pixar. Fans can look forward to artist demonstrations and autograph signings for upcoming films like Hexed, Frozen 3, Gatto, and Incredibles 3.
    • Disney+ & Hulu: This space will feature a signature 4D theater, exclusive merchandise, and photo ops themed to Percy Jackson and the Olympians, FX’s American Horror Story, and Only Murders in the Building.
    • Imagineering: Horizons: The popular Disney Experiences pavilion returns, with “Imagineering: Horizons” offering an up-close look at the future of Disney Parks globally.
    • Walt Disney Archives: Uncrated: For the first time, fans will get to peer into the hidden warehouses of the Walt Disney Archives, featuring themed displays of props, costumes, and puppets from across Disney history.
    • ESPN: Ahead of the upcoming football season, the “We’re Going to the Super Bowl!” activation will offer stadium-inspired environments and victory celebrations.

    Talent Central and More

    “Talent Central presented by M&M’S®” will serve as the hub for meet-and-greets throughout the weekend. Fans will have the chance to interact with notable Disney figures, including incoming Disney Legend Eric Goldberg, Pixar’s Pete Docter, and various Imagineers. Stars from shows like Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Bob’s Burgers, and Dancing with the Stars are also confirmed to appear.

    Additionally, Fandango returns as the presenting sponsor of the Spotlight Stage, which will host live interviews, musical performances, and interactive demonstrations on everything from voice acting to sketching.

    Between the sponsor-driven activations—including everything from a Cars-themed Chevrolet booth to an Encanto-inspired Honda display—and the massive collection of exhibits, this year’s D23 promises to be the definitive fan experience for everything Disney.

    For the latest updates and tickets, keep an eye on D23.com.

  • D23: Teyonah Parris On Monica Rambeau’s Origin in ‘The Marvels’

    D23: Teyonah Parris On Monica Rambeau’s Origin in ‘The Marvels’

    Marvel Cinematic Universe fans learned a whole lot about the future of the franchise at this year’s D23 convention, and that included a bunch of new information about Nia DaCosta‘s The Marvels. A sequel to 2019’s Captain Marvel, the story will reportedly revolve around Brie Larson‘s Carol Danvers, Iman Vellani‘s Kamala Khan, and Teyonah Parris‘ Monica Rambeau as the characters begin swapping places every time they use their powers. Parris, who debuted in her role to much acclaim in 2021’s WandaVision, was on hand at D23 to discuss Monica’s development in The Marvels and explain how fans might see her next.

    Speaking with Deadline, the actress revealed The Marvels will find her heroine learning to deal with newfound abilities:

    With Monica, we see her at the end of ‘WandaVision’ gain powers. And so, in ‘The Marvels’, we pick up learning how Monica’s been learning about her powers, working with them – or if she has at all. Like, what she’s not been doing. So, that’s where we pick up with Monica in ‘The Marvels’.

    Teyonah Parris

    Nudged further about the specifics of Monica’s superheroic adjustment, Parris played coy and danced around the question. However, she did drop a little nugget about the character’s overall arc in the MCU, stating that the combination of WandaVision and The Marvels acted as a sort of drawn-out origin for Rambeau:

    She is adjusting… Between ‘WandaVision’ and ‘The Marvels’, we really get to fully realize Monica’s origin story here in the MCU. So, it’s been really fun.

    Teyonah Parris

    The Marvels flies into theaters on July 28th, 2023.

    Source: Deadline

  • D23: First ‘The Marvels’ Footage Teases the 3 Heroines’ Unique Challenge

    D23: First ‘The Marvels’ Footage Teases the 3 Heroines’ Unique Challenge

    the first footage was shown from The Marvels during D23 and it turns out it also gave us the first reveal on how it’ll tie the three unlikely heroes together with Monica Rambeau, Captain Marvel, and Ms. Marvel. It seems that the story will see the three constantly switching places every time they use their powers and forces them to work together to fix the issue. It certainly sounds like an interesting idea that’ll make it stand out and could even offer some rather unique fighting scenarios throughout the film’s runtime.

  • D23: ‘Werewolf by Night’ Disney+ Special Finally Revealed

    D23: ‘Werewolf by Night’ Disney+ Special Finally Revealed

    As part of D23, Marvel Studios unveiled the first look at their Halloween special, Werewolf By Night. Directed by Michael Giacchino, Werewolf By Night introduces some classic monsters to the MCU, including the titular werewolf, Jack Russell, played by Gael Garcia Bernal. Bernal is joined by Laura Donnelly, who will portray Marvel monster hunter, Elsa Bloodstone.

  • D23: ‘The Marvel’s Footage Confirms Goose’s Return and Other Familiar Faces

    D23: ‘The Marvel’s Footage Confirms Goose’s Return and Other Familiar Faces

    While the footage hasn’t been released online, we luckily got a few teases from what to expect of next July’s The Marvels. The film will see an unlikely trio of heroines joining to fight an unknown force and it seems that we can expect some returning faces. The footage shown during D23 included Nick Fury and Kamala’s family but it turns out we’re finally getting the return of the Flerken Goose.

  • D23: Ke Huy Quan Joins the Cast of ‘Loki’ Season 2

    D23: Ke Huy Quan Joins the Cast of ‘Loki’ Season 2

    During Marvel Studios’ presentation at D23 today, it was revealed that Ke Huy Quan has joined the cast of Loki Season 2. Exclusive footage from Season 2 was shown at the convention, showing Quan as a TVA employee.

    News of Quan’s casting comes as the actor is coming off of the critically acclaimed Everything Everywhere All at Once where he played Waymond Wang. He is perhaps best known for his work in The Goonies and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. Quan joins fellow series newcomer Rafeael Casal, as well as returning cast Tom Hiddleston, Owen Wilson, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Sophia Di Martino, Wunmi Mosaku and Richard E. Grant.

    Production is currently underway, with the series set to take place immediately after the events of Season 1.

  • D23: ‘Armor Wars’ Will Follow Out of ‘Secret Invasion’, Set to Start Production Next Year

    D23: ‘Armor Wars’ Will Follow Out of ‘Secret Invasion’, Set to Start Production Next Year

    Long have we discussed what exactly is happening with Armor Wars but during the D23 Expo they confirmed that it is definitely in development and will start production next year Not only that but it’ll act as a follow-up from Secret Invasion and will be another 6-episode series for Disney+.

  • D23: ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ Sequel to Lead into ‘Avengers: The Kang Dynasty’

    D23: ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ Sequel to Lead into ‘Avengers: The Kang Dynasty’

    We’ve all heard a while back that Jonathan Majors would become the next major villain of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as he’ll take on the role of Kang the Conqueror. He also briefly appeared in Loki to excite his future villainous turn. Still, the team has revealed that Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania will also be the film to kick off Phase 5 and lead into Avengers. The Kang Dynasty as shown during the D23 panel.

  • D23: ‘The Bad Batch’ Season 2 Arrives in January with 2 Episode Premiere

    D23: ‘The Bad Batch’ Season 2 Arrives in January with 2 Episode Premiere

    We’ve got our first new release dates as finally will know when The Bad Batch season 2 releases. While it’s been a back and forth on its release date, at one point even a mistake on Disney+ setting it for late September, it’s now confirmed for a release in January, on the 4th to be exact. It’ll consist of 16 episodes and come with a two-episode premiere, which is a nice trend from the series.

  • D23: ‘Andor’ Season 2 to Start Production Soon, Described as 24-Episode Spy Thriller

    D23: ‘Andor’ Season 2 to Start Production Soon, Described as 24-Episode Spy Thriller

    D23 has finally kicked off its second day with a big showcase starring some of their biggest additions, Lucasfilm, Marvel and 20th Century. While they are strategically keeping some of the big announcements for later, Kathleen Kennedy kicked off the event to tease the upcoming Andor series and teased that Season 2 is set to start production soon and described it as a 24-episode spy thriller. So, we can expect a very different type of Star Wars show. She teased that showrunner Tony Gilroy has also added his usual Bourne “tension” during thee event which sounds quite promising.

    Source: Twitter