The Games Showcase returns to D23 Expo
Arena, with special guests and surprise unveilings, on July
15
A Disney Products presentation—featuring
surprises and giveaways—at the Walt Disney Archives Stage will help
open the Expo on July 14
Disney Publishing Worldwide will unveil a
treasure trove of upcoming titles throughout the weekend, while Oh
My Disney will delight fans with more than 30 hours of fresh
entertainment distributed across the Disney Digital Network
At the upcoming D23 Expo 2017, Disney Consumer Products and
Interactive Media (DCPI) will showcase a blockbuster slate of
programming from Disney, Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel. Fans will get
an inside glimpse into Disney products and collectibles during a
presentation on the Walt Disney Archives Stage, while exclusive
news about games and interactive experiences will be unveiled
during a presentation in the 3,400-seat D23 Expo Arena. In addition
to the DCPI pavilion on the show floor, Disney Publishing Worldwide
will go “behind the pages” of some of their upcoming books during a
series of panels throughout the weekend. Oh My Disney will also
bring fun, fan-focused live activations to the heart of the DCPI
pavilion all three days on the Oh My Disney Stage.
Programming kicks off on Friday, July 14, the first day of the
Expo and continues through the weekend:
The Walt Disney Company’s Celebrated Product Legacy and the
Exciting Future AheadFriday, July 14, 10 a.m., The Walt Disney
Archives StageFans and collectors are invited to the ultimate
inside look at how products and collectibles have become an
essential part of the fan experience for Disney, Pixar, Star Wars
and Marvel. This session will provide a look back at the important
role consumer products have played in the history of the Company,
as well as a sneak peek at the product development process.
Attendees will also get a first look at some of the most exciting
upcoming and new product lines. And they can also expect a few
surprises that no fan will want to miss!
Level Up! The Walt Disney Company’s Video Game
ShowcaseSaturday, July 15, 1 p.m., D23 Expo ArenaAt the Games
showcase, fans will experience never-before-seen gameplay,
trailers, special guests, and other unforgettable surprises from
across the Disney, Star Wars, and Marvel games portfolios. Jimmy
Pitaro, Chairman, DCPI, will kick off the presentation, which will
feature many show-stopping moments including announcements from
Marvel, and more information about highly anticipated games,
including Star Wars Battlefront II™ from Electronic Arts, KINGDOM
HEARTS III from Disney and Square Enix, and more.
Disney Books Panels and PresentationsFriday, July 14,
Sunday, July 16, various stagesGuests will be able to go inside the
pages of their favorite classic and contemporary stories during
Disney Publishing Worldwide’s series of exclusive panels and
presentations.
- On Friday, July 14, at 10:30 a.m. in
the D23 Expo Arena, Gravity Falls series creator Alex Hirsch and
Star vs. The Forces of Evil series creator Daron Nefcy will discuss
what it’s like to bring hit Disney XD series from the screen to
page with bestselling titles Gravity Falls: Journal 3 and Star vs.
The Forces of Evil: Star and Marco’s Guide to Mastering Every
Dimension.
- Mindy Johnson, author of Ink &
Paint: The Women of Walt Disney’s Animation, will interview a panel
of animators past and present and share how women make remarkable
contributions to the legacy of Walt Disney’s animation studio. The
presentation will take place on the Walt Disney Archives Stage on
Friday, July 14, at 4:30 p.m.
- Disney Legends Richard Sherman and
Floyd Norman will invite fans to the D23 Expo Arena on Saturday,
July 15, at 6 p.m. for a one-of-a-kind discussion about their
upcoming book A Kiss Goodnight.
- Marcy Smothers, author of the upcoming
title Eat Like Walt: The Wonderful World of Disney Food, will show
guests in the Walt Disney Archives Stage on Sunday, July 16, at 10
a.m. how Walt Disney infused fun and creativity into his food—from
his family’s kitchen table to the Happiest Place on Earth.
- On Sunday, July 16, at 4:15 p.m. on
Stage 28, Kingdom Keepers author Ridley Pearson, Disney Legend
Marty Sklar, and fellow Imagineers will explore the history of
Disney Parks through Maps of Disney Parks: Charting 60 Years from
California to Shanghai.
- Celebrating the 90th anniversary of
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, Dave Bossert and David Gerstein, authors
of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit: The Search for the Lost Disney
Cartoons, will showcase the definitive history of the iconic
character on Sunday, July 16, at 6 p.m. on Stage 28.
Throughout the weekend, select authors and artists will be
available for signings and meet and greets at Talent Central and
the Disney Dream Store.
DCPI Pavilion and Oh My Disney Stage
In the DCPI pavilion on the show floor, fans can “Live the
Magic” and experience how Disney, Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel can
enrich their daily lives. Divided into four distinct lifestyle
environments, guests will be able to preview and experience all-new
cross-category offerings from Disney’s licensees, authors and
artists, including playing the latest games from Disney, Pixar,
Marvel and Star Wars, immersing themselves in the pavilion’s park
environment of outdoor play and creativity, or watching cooking
demos in the kitchen environment featuring influencers from Disney
Family and Disney Publishing Worldwide.
At the heart of the DCPI pavilion is the Oh My Disney Stage,
which will bring the fun, fresh voice of Oh My Disney to life
through daily surprise-and-delight moments, including celebrity
guests, panels, performances, game shows, toy unboxings, first
looks, and a live taping of The Oh My Disney Show hosted by Maker
creator Alexys Gabrielle. The stage’s events, programs, and shows
will be shared live across the Disney Digital Network’s editorial
channels like Oh My Disney, Disney Style, Polaris, and Disney
Family and social accounts for every Disney character, franchise,
and film. The full Oh My Disney Stage schedule and live streams
will be revealed in July.
Tickets for D23 Expo 2017 are available for $81 for one-day
adult admission and $59 for children 3–9. Members of D23: The
Official Disney Fan Club can purchase tickets for $72 for a one-day
adult admission and $53 for children 3–9. Multi-day tickets are
also available. For more information on tickets and D23 Expo 2017,
visit D23expo.com.
About Disney Consumer Products and
Interactive Media
Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media (DCPI) is the
business segment of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) that brings
our Company’s stories and characters to life through innovative and
engaging physical products and digital experiences across more than
100 categories, from toys and t-shirts, to apps, books and console
games. DCPI comprises four main lines of business: Global
Licensing, Disney Retail, Publishing and Digital Media, and Games,
Apps, and Labs. The segment is home to world-class teams of app and
game developers, licensing and retail experts, a leading retail
business (Disney Store), artists and storytellers, and
technologists who inspire imaginations and bring the magic of
Disney into the daily lives of families and fans around the
world.
About Marvel
Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt
Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent
character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library
of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over
seventy-five years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in
entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information visit
marvel.com. © 2017 MARVEL
About D23 Expo 2017
D23 Expo—The Ultimate Disney Fan Event—brings together all the
worlds of Disney under one roof for three packed days of
presentations, pavilions, experiences, concerts, sneak peeks,
shopping, and more. The event, which will take place July 14–16 at
the Anaheim Convention Center, provides fans with unprecedented
access to Disney films, television, games, theme parks, and
celebrities. For the latest D23 Expo 2017 news, visit D23expo.com.
Presentations, talent, and schedule subject to change. To join the
D23 Expo conversation, be sure to follow DisneyD23 on Twitter,
Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and YouTube, and use the hashtag
#D23Expo.
About D23
The name “D23” pays homage to the exciting journey that began in
1923 when Walt Disney opened his first studio in Hollywood. D23 is
the first official club for fans in Disney’s 90-plus-year history.
It gives its members a greater connection to the entire world of
Disney by placing them in the middle of the magic through its
quarterly publication, Disney twenty-three; a rich website at
D23.com with members-only content; member-exclusive discounts; and
special events for D23 Members throughout the year.
Fans can join D23 at Gold and General Membership levels at
D23.com and at DisneyStore.com/D23. To keep up with all the latest
D23 news and events, follow DisneyD23 on Facebook, Twitter,
Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube.
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D23EXPOPress.com.
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