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CINDERELLA STAR LILY JAMES OPENS UP TO DISNEY TWENTY-THREE ABOUT THE MAGIC OF MAKING THE NEW FILM
D23 GETS AN EXCLUSIVE
BEHIND–THE–SCENES LOOK AT DISNEY’S LIVE-ACTION FAIRY TALE. PLUS, JOSS WHEDON REVEALS
THE SECRETS BEHIND MARVEL’S AVENGERS: AGE
OF ULTRON AND BRITT ROBERTSON TAKES US TO TOMORROWLAND
BURBANK,
Calif. – FEBRUARY 17, 2015 – With Cinderella
set to grace movie theaters on March 13 in Disney’s new live-action adaptation
of the beloved animated classic, Disney
twenty-three, the publication of D23: The
Official Disney Fan Club, sat down with the creative team to get all the
details—from the tiniest mouse to the biggest pumpkin coach. And star Lily
James opens up about her first nerve-wracking day of filming, taking on the
role of one of the most iconic princesses, and the challenges of dancing in a
spectacular couture creation.
Also
in
Disney twenty-three’s Spring
issue, available exclusively to D23 Gold
Members, is an interview with Marvel’s Avengers:
Age of Ultron writer/director Joss Whedon, who reveals some surprising
details about the highly anticipated spring release, including why Scarlet
Witch and Quicksilver were two must-have characters in the film. In addition,
stars Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans and Robert Downey, Jr. put in their two
cents about the helmsman.
Plus,
the issue features an exclusive interview with Britt Robertson about working on
the upcoming film Tomorrowland, and a
celebration of 40 years of Space Mountain
with a look back at some of the original designs, early photography, and
opening day materials for the Walt Disney World attraction. Also, the Walt
Disney Archives unveils 14 of the newest treasures added to its incredible
collection, including an original Donald Duck doll circa 1935, a pair of out-of-this-world
space boots from the Epcot attraction Horizons,
and Sam Eagle’s CIA travel badge from Muppets
Most Wanted.
Also
included in the Spring issue of Disney
twenty-three:
- How
runDisney has turned Disney fans
into marathon runners—and colorful characters
- A
sneak peek at the design, menu, and costumes of the soon-to-reopen
Cinderella’s Royal Table at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
- Original
concept art and drawings for the 1950 animated classic Cinderella
- A
look back at how Walt Disney’s
Wonderful World of Color television series seamlessly transformed into
The Wonderful World of Disney
- Regular columns including A
Walk with Walt, D Society, and Ask Dave
D23
Members are invited to visit D23.com for additional features and members-only
content, including a gallery of additional images of Cinderella from the Animation Research Library.
Other features coming to D23.com
include:
- More exclusive interviews with the cast and filmmakers
of the live-action Cinderella
- Tomorrowland’s Britt Robertson talks about filming at Disneyland
and her Disney favorites
- A Turkey Pot Pie recipe from Walt Disney World’s
Cinderella’s Royal Table that lets you bring a taste of Disney to your
dining room table
Disney twenty-three, which is delivered
directly to fans’ doorsteps, is offered exclusively to D23 Gold Members as a
benefit of their membership. The latest issue will begin arriving late February.
