D23Expo 2017 | What We Missed Part 1!

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The D23Expo 2017 took place in Anaheim, CA a couple weekends ago and I’m still a bit salty about the fact that I missed it once again this year. If you’re like me and among what seems like the only group of folks who missed this 3 days of Disney Magic this post is for you – and me! Thanks to the power and privilege of Disney Press Releases I have a chance to share what we missed!

I first discovered the power of the D23Expo when I stumbled across the hashtag last year and stalking it over the entire 3 day event. This year was a bit more of the same and it did not fail to have me green with envy for everyone who was there in person – did I mention I didn’t go? Okay. Just making sure.

In addition to being dusted with all the Disney Magic floating all around a D23Expo there were also a few pretty cool announcement made about what’s to come for Disney, Pixar and Disney Toon Studios throughout the rest of this year and into 2018.

Upcoming Films

COCO

#PixarCoCo – In Theaters November 22nd

In theaters Nov. 22, 2017, COCO introduces Miguel, an aspiring musician whose family long ago banned music. Desperate to prove his talent and follow in the footsteps of his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz, Miguel makes a fateful decision and finds himself in the Land of the Dead, where he meets his extended family and charming trickster Hector (voice of Gael García Bernal). Together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history.

–Disney Press Release

FAMILY REUNION — In Disney•Pixar’s “Coco,” Miguel (voice of newcomer Anthony Gonzalez) finds himself magically transported to the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead where he meets his late family members, who are determined to help him find his way home. Directed by Lee Unkrich (“Toy Story 3”), co-directed by Adrian Molina (story artist “Monsters University”) and produced by Darla K. Anderson (“Toy Story 3”), Disney•Pixar’s “Coco” opens in U.S. theaters on Nov. 22, 2017. ©2017 Disney•Pixar. All Rights Reserved.

I know that this is a movie I will definitely want to share with my Kiddies. I can’t wait to see the story of Miguel come to life with the amazing music of Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez in the song Remember Me.

ANAHEIM, CA – JULY 14: Hall D23 audience enjoys a performance of the song ‘Remember Me’ from COCO during the Walt Disney Studios animation presentation at Disney’s D23 EXPO 2017 in Anaheim, Calif. COCO will be released in U.S. theaters on November 22, 2017. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Disney)

This movie reminds me a lot of Disney’s 2014 Release The Book of Life which my entire family loved and I’m sure we will come to love Coco just as much!

Olaf’s Frozen Adventure

#OlafsFrozenAdventure – In Theaters In Front of Coco November 22nd

That’s right ya’ll our favorite summer lovin’ snowman is getting his own featurette! Olaf returns in Olaf’s Frozen Adventure directed by the Emmy®-winning team Kevin Deters and Stevie Wermers-Skelton (“Prep & Landing”) and produced by Oscar® winner Roy Conli (“Big Hero 6”).

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ALL-NEW CHAPTER FOR “FROZEN” CHARACTERS — Olaf (voice of Josh Gad) teams up with Sven on a mission in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ holiday featurette “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure,” which welcomes back to the big screen Anna (voice of Kristen Bell), Elsa (voice of Idina Menzel) and Kristoff (voice of Jonathan Groff). Directed by Emmy®-winning filmmakers Kevin Deters and Stevie Wermers-Skelton (“Prep & Landing”), produced by Oscar® winner Roy Conli (“Big Hero 6”), and featuring original songs by Elyssa Samsel and Kate Anderson, “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” opens in front of Disney•Pixar’s original feature “Coco” in U.S. theaters on Nov. 22, 2017. ©2017 Disney. All Rights Reserved.

Kristen Bell, the voice of Anna, introduced fans to the new FROZEN holiday featurette, OLAF’S FROZEN ADVENTURE. Josh Gad, the voice of Olaf, surprised the crowd with a live performance of the all-new original song “That Time of Year,” written by Elyssa Samsel and Kate Anderson.

ANAHEIM, CA – JULY 14: (L-R) Actor Kristen Bell of OLAF’S FROZEN ADVENTURE, Chief Creative Officer of Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios John Lasseter, and actor Josh Gad of OLAF’S FROZEN ADVENTURE took part today in the Walt Disney Studios animation presentation at Disney’s D23 EXPO 2017 in Anaheim, Calif. OLAF’S FROZEN ADVENTURE will be released in U.S. theaters on November 22, 2017. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Josh Gad; Kristen Bell; John Lasseter

I’m already excited about Coco but now I have a reason to be early so I don’t miss Olaf’s Frozen Adventure!

Incredibles 2

#Incredibles2 – In Theaters June 15th 2018

It’s. About. Time. Yup. I said it. Incredibles has been one of my family’s most favorite movies for years now and we’ve been wondering when the story of the family of super heroes would come back. Well I’m glad to say the wait is almost over!

Incredibles 2 In Theaters June 15th 2018
Image Credit Disney Press Release

I know I can’t be the only person who has been waiting to see how this movie will expand on the Super Family’s adventures as well as focus in a bit on the story of Edna – the Super Suit Designer everyone wants to know!

Pssst! I may or may not be a bit excited to see how Baby’s powers begin to develop even more – what about you? What do you think his powers will be? Will they be revealed this time?

ANAHEIM, CA – JULY 14: Director Brad Bird of INCREDIBLES 2 took part today in the Walt Disney Studios animation presentation at Disney’s D23 EXPO 2017 in Anaheim, Calif. INCREDIBLES 2 will be released in U.S. theaters on June 15, 2018. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Brad Bird

THAT’S INCREDIBLE — In “Incredibles 2,” Helen is in the spotlight, while Bob is at home with Violet, Dash and baby Jack-Jack, whose superpowers are still under wraps. When a new villain hatches a brilliant and dangerous plot, the family and Frozone team up to do what they do best. Featuring the voices of Holly Hunter, Craig T. Nelson, Sarah Vowell, Huck Milner and Samuel L. Jackson, Disney•Pixar’s “Incredibles 2” opens in theaters on June 15, 2018. (Concept Art) © 2017 Disney•Pixar. All Rights Reserved.

Ralph Breaks The Internet – Wreck It Ralph 2

#RalphBreaksTheInternet #WreckItRalph2 – In Theaters November 21st 2018

Yay! That’s all I could say when I saw this announcement! Ralph is back and this time he’s taking his wreck it skills to the internet. I can’t wait to see how this plays out . . .

WRECKING THE INTERNET — Wreck-It Ralph is heading back to the big screen—this time he’s wrecking the internet. John C. Reilly returns as the voice of the bad-guy-turned-good, Ralph, and Sarah Silverman once again lends her voice to the girl with the game-winning glitch, Vanellope von Schweetz. Directed by Rich Moore and Phil Johnston, and produced by Clark Spencer, the untitled sequel hits theaters on March 9, 2018. ©2016 Disney. All Rights Reserved.

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ follow-up to 2012’s WRECK IT RALPH leaves the arcade behind, venturing into the expansive universe of the internet—which may or may not survive Ralph’s not-so-light touch. Outcasts-turned-BFFs Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly) and Vanellope von Schweetz are reuniting with Fix-It Felix (voice of Jack McBrayer) and Sergeant Calhoun (voice of Jane Lynch). Filmmakers revealed a new character, Yesss, an algorithm who plays an important role in Ralph and Vanellope’s journey within the internet. Golden Globe®-winning actress Taraji P. Henson (“Empire”) lends her voice to the character. “Yesss is a new character who owns the website Buzzaholic,” said Henson. “Yesss knows about everything cool and on trend. And she does spell her name with a triple ‘s.’ Yesss is very savvy, smart and sexy.”

-Disney Press Release

Oooh and I can’t wait to see a bit more of my favorite glitched out character Princess Penelope voiced by the hilarious Sarah Silverman!

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ANAHEIM, CA – JULY 14: Actor Sarah Silverman of RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET: WRECK-IT RALPH 2 took part today in the Walt Disney Studios animation presentation at Disney’s D23 EXPO 2017 in Anaheim, Calif. RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET: WRECK-IT RALPH 2 will be released in U.S. theaters on November 21, 2018. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Sarah Silverman

Toy Story 4

#ToyStory4 Release Date June 21st 2019

Toy Story. 4. Do I really need to say more???

ANAHEIM, CA – JULY 14: Director Josh Cooley of TOY STORY 4 took part today in the Walt Disney Studios animation presentation at Disney’s D23 EXPO 2017 in Anaheim, Calif. TOY STORY 4 will be released in U.S. theaters on June 21, 2019. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Josh Cooley

The UnTitled

Now on top of announcing the awesome new releases and the return and continuations of some of my favorites D23Expo took the time to give us a sneak peek at a few still to be named movies still in production!

TAKING FLIGHT – Directed by Klay Hall and Bobs Gannaway, and produced by Ferrell Barron, Disneytoon Studios’ original new movie explores the future of aviation—taking moviegoers to the edge of discovery in the air and beyond. The untitled movie soars into theaters on April 12, 2019. (Concept Art) © 2017 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Frozen 2 *Title TBA

Release Date November 27th 2019

Directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee, and produced by Peter Del Vecho, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ feature-length follow-up to 2013’s Oscar®-winning film FROZEN is slated for theaters on November 27th, 2019! Kristen Bell, Josh Gad, Idina Menzel and Jonathan Groff are reprising their roles in an all-new story. John Lasseter, Bell and Gad shared with FROZEN fans a behind-the-scenes video showcasing the filmmakers’ recent research trip to Norway, Finland and Iceland.

-Disney Press Release

That’s it for now… Stay Tuned for

Part 2 of D23Expo 2017 | What We Missed!

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