THE
WALT DISNEY STUDIOS TAKES FANS BEHIND THE SCENES
AT
DISNEY’S D23 EXPO, AUGUST 19-21
BURBANK, Calif. – August 9, 2011 – 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 Brave.
* Pixar
Shorts – This retrospective screening of the animation studio’s legendary short
films will be followed by a panel discussion with several of the filmmakers,
including Ralph Eggleston (director, For the
Birds), Andy Jimenez (director, One Man Band), Angus MacLane (director,
BURN-E), Pete Sohn (director,
Partly Cloudy), Teddy Newton
(director, Day & Night), and
Enrico Casarosa (director, La
Luna).
Expo attendees will also have access
to advance screenings of an all-new 3D version of The Lion King, presented by RealD 3D,
coming to theaters and homes this fall, and the upcoming ABC holiday special
Prep & Landing: Naughty vs.
Nice from Walt Disney Animation Studios.
Out on the Expo floor, fans can
explore the world of The Walt Disney Studios at their leisure with comprehensive
exhibits, including:
* Walt
Disney Studios Animation Pavilion – Experience the art, technology, culture, and
legacy of Walt Disney Animation Studios with filmmaker demonstrations, drawing
classes, book signings, meet-and-greets, and art exhibits.
* Walt
Disney Studios In-Home Entertainment Pavilion – Dive into cutting-edge home
entertainment technology and learn what the future holds for Disney movie fans,
with sneak peeks of upcoming films in breathtaking high-definition Blu-ray
3D™ and more.
* Inside
Tides: Pirates of the Caribbean Film Prop Collection – Get an
up-close look at an exclusive collection of detailed set pieces, props, and
costumes from the billion-dollar blockbuster Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger
Tides.
Tickets to D23 Expo 2011 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 three full days of festivities. Admission is
$42 for a one-day adult ticket and $32 for children 3-12. Three-day passes are
$121 for adults and $91 for children. Members of D23: The Official Community for
Disney Fans will receive a discount on admission as well as early entry to each
day of the D23 Expo for themselves and their guests. More details about D23 Expo
entertainment, events and special guests will be announced in the coming weeks.
Fans can keep up with all the news by visiting www.D23Expo.com, as well as by
following "Disney D23" on Twitter and Facebook.
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