All the Announcements from D23 Expo 2022...

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Lucasfilm boss Kathleen Kennedy presented the company's future Star Wars projects at D23 Expo 2022 -- including Andor, Skeleton Crew, Tales of the Jedi, The Bad Batch Season Two, and The Mandalorian Season 3 -- as well as the Disney+ series Willow.

Panel highlights including Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige introducing the talent behind future projects such as Echo, Captain America: New World Order, Thunderbolts, The Marvels, and Daredevil: Born Again. Following the MCU portion, James Cameron welcomes the cast of Avatar: The Way of Water.

New Teaser for "Rise of Skywalker"

Teaser Trailer for "Rise of Skywalker"

The force was very present at the Disney Studios panel at the D23 Expo, where Lucasfilm head Kathleen Kennedy and director J.J. Abrams unleashed a new poster and teaser for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

Rey (Daisy Ridley) and Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) are back in action, dueling for the fates once more.

Disney's MOANA

Disney has unveiled its newest princess and she’s Polynesian. Although not slated to hit the big screen until November 2016, Disney was super excited to preview Moana at their annual D23 expo.

Set on the islands of the South Pacific and adjoining seas, directors Ron Clements and John Musker describe the Polynesian princess as a “born navigator.” Setting sail on a voyage of self-discovery, Moana hopes to find a mythical island in a region called Oceania. The Rock will also lend his voice as the character of Maui, whom Moana meets during her travels.

While Moana isn’t the first Disney princess to break the fair-skin mold (Tiana and Mulan), it is great to see minorities being portrayed more in more in film, especially an animated one that children from all walks of life will enjoy.

Star Wars Land announced at D23 Expo 2015

Star Wars Land announced by Bob Iger

at D23 Expo 2015 for 

Disneyland and Walt Disney World 

During the Walt Disney Studios presentation, Disney CEO Bob Iger made the surprise announcement of Star Wars Land coming to both Walt Disney World and Disneyland including a Millennium Falcon ride, Cantina, and more.

Star Wars Coming to D23 Expo

[Source: ToonZone.net] So while the proprietors were releasing their schedule for 2013 Comic-Con in San Diego, you were probably wondering – hey! Where’s all the new “Star Wars” hype and stuff? Answer: It will be at the Disney-controlled D23 Expo next month in Anaheim. Now that Disney owns the lucrative franchise, expect to see many more “Star Wars”-themed appearances at future D23 Expo events. For the 2013 edition, This will officially be the first promotional appearance for Star Wars” since Disney purchased the franchise from George Lucas last year for a whopping four billion American dollars and the announced slate of what will be appearing at D23 is somewhat skimpy – a “Darth Vader: Evolution of a Villain” exhibit and a panel entitled “Crash Course in the Force: Star Wars Saga 101” moderated by SW expert Pablo Hidalgo. Since at least five or six billion members of the world population already know both these subjects by heart, the expectation is that there will be more announcements by Disney [possibly for updates on the upcoming films and/or cast directed by J.J. Abrams] in the coming weeks.

The 2013 D23 Expo will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center from August 9-11, 2013.

D23 Expo 2011: Movie Announcements

Look what's coming in the near future!

Planes [2013]

[Source: aicn.com] John Lasseter reveals a sneak peek of the direct-to-DVD complement to the CARS franchise. The main character is a plucky crop duster named "Dusty" (Jon Cryer) who yearns to be fighter jet.

Brave [2012]

Pixar's summer 2012 offering: BRAVE. It's an original story about a headstrong Scottish princess, Merida (Kelly Macdonald), whose bow-wielding quest for personal freedom inadvertently results in the release of a dangerous curse only she can break. It's Pixar's first fairy tale and, more importantly, its first film with a female protagonist. In one scene, Merida crashes her own courting ritual, embarrassing her would be suitors with a dazzling display of archery (concluding with Merida "castrates" them by splitting the arrow of the guy who luckily hit a bull's eye). Merida, with her fiery red hair and take-charge attitude, looks to be a fine addition to the Disney princess roster.

Lasseter reiterates Pixar's sequel policy: "We do it because we've found a story as good as or better than the original." And what was the "as good or better" idea that set MONSTERS' UNIVERSITY in motion? "How did Sulley and Mike Wazowski become friends?"

Director Dan Scalon shows off the sketches of undergrad Sulley and Mike (the former thinner and shaggier, the latter sporting a retainer), the D23 faithful are delighted.

 
Scanlon also gives a peek at the Ivy League-inspired campus setting of Monster University. Sulley and Mike will start as "enemies" at the university's prestigious "Scare School" (they both want to be the best scarer in their class). 

THE UNTITLED PIXAR MOVIE ABOUT DINOSAURS (2013)

From Bob Peterson (co-writer of UP and the voice of Roz, Mr. Ray and Dug) comes Pixar's inevitable dinosaur movie. It's been suspected that this one was in the works for a while now, but now it's confirmed. Premise: What if that life-exterminating meteor missed Earth, and the dinosaurs never died out. Dinosaurs and humans cohabiting? Simple, yes, but loaded with potential.

THE UNTITLED PIXAR MOVIE THAT TAKES YOU INSIDE THE MIND
(Summer 2014)

From the great Pete Docter (MONSTERS INC., and UP) comes an animated movie that takes place in the human brain. Sounds kinda like HERMAN'S HEAD.

D23 Expo 2011: Avengers Assemble!

The Avengers assembled at the D23 expo. Kevin Feige introduces the Avengers and explains why D23 is where they wanted to bring them out.

D23 Expo 2011: Has Arrived!

D23 opened its doors to Disney fans all over the world! 

A highlight of the opening morning was the prestigious Disney Legends Ceremony. Hosted by ABC's Tom Bergeron, this years Disney Legends include Jim Henson and Regis Philbin!

Why was SDCC's panels so light this year?

Because some of the Best Stuff went to Disney's D23 Expo

[Commentary] San Diego Comic-Con has been in the past few years the place to make major studio announcements for big movies next summer. However, this year, SDCC's panel schedule has been light on the major hitters, namely Marvel and Pixar. The reason being is that Disney's first media convention, D23, premieres one month after Comic-Con, and since Disney owns both Marvel and Pixar, they saved the best panels for their own convention.

Disney D23 Expo this weekend!

Marvel Makes an Appearance at D23

[Source: D23] Marvel will make its historic debut at D23, the ultimate Disney fan event, and they're pulling out all the stops! 

On Sunday, August 21, at 10:15 a.m. in the Arena, join creators from the Marvel team for an exclusive and unprecedented experience that will take you through the evolution of the first comic book in 1939 to Marvel's 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 a House of Ideas. This session will be hosted by Joe Quesada, one of the most respected and sought-after writers and artists in the entertainment industry and chief creative officer, Marvel. 

"We're thrilled to be a part of the one-of-a-kind show that is Disney's D23," Joe says. "Whether attendees are new to the world of Marvel or longtime fans, they're going to love what we've planned for them!" 

Also, be sure not to miss Marvel's own president of Production Kevin Feige as he joins some of the top names in film on Saturday, August 20 at 10:30 a.m. at the Walt Disney Studios panel to discuss Marvel Studios' plans for 2012, including the hotly anticipated Marvel's The Avengers!