Day 2 at the D23 Expo was a showstopper with ton of celebrity appearances, including the entire cast of The Avengers!
Day 2– Saturday, August 20
Rich Ross, chairman of The Walt Disney Studios, presented a look at The Walt Disney Studios’ upcoming film slate, which included DisneyToon Studios’ Planes, Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph, Disney•Pixar’s Brave, Disney•Pixar’s Monsters University, an Untitled Pixar Film From Director Bob Peterson, an Untitled Pixar Film From Director Pete Docter, John Carter, Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie, The Odd Life of Timothy Green, Oz The Great and Powerful, Disney’s The Muppets, Disneynature’s Chimpanzee and Marvel’s The Avengers.
Whew! There’s a lot to look forward to in the next few years…
Here’s a few of the highlights from Building Worlds: Inside the Walt Disney Studios with Rich Ross.
Disney•Pixar’s Monsters University
In a special surprise appearance, Billy Crystal, flanked by Mike Wazowski and Sulley, joined director Dan Scanlon to discuss the film and show some behind-the-scenes making of the film.
Marvel’s The Avengers
The Avengers assembled at the D23 Expo, alongside producer and president of Marvel Studios, Kevin Feige. Stars Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Tom Hiddleston, Cobie Smulders and Chris Hemsworth made an appearance to present their upcoming film.
Disney’s The Muppets
Stars Jason Segel, Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy gave fans an exclusive look at never-before-seen footage from their upcoming film.
The Odd Life of Timothy Green
The film’s star Jennifer Garner was on hand to talk about the inspiring, magical film and her experience making the movie.
Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph
Director Rich Moore welcomed Jack McBrayer and Sarah Silverman on stage where the D23 audience was the first to see the opening sequence from the movie.
And for the little ones…
The Disney Store Costume Parade featured the new line of Disney Halloween costumes for 2011.
The cast of Disney Channel’s series “A.N.T. Farm” met with fans.
PLUS!
– Celebrity hair stylist Ken Paves and Disney announced a creative collaboration with Disney Toon Studios and Disney Consumer Products for Disney Fairies including participation in an upcoming film and a personal care product line, both releasing next year.
There’s still one more day left at the expo…
Until then, check out updates from D23 Expo Day 1.
All photos copyright of Disney.
