'D23: Global Fan Event' Held in Anaheim

The Walt Disney Company held the "D23: Global Fan Event" in Anaheim, California, USA, from August 14 to 16 (local time), introducing new content across all areas such as films, series, parks, and resorts.


The Walt Disney Company held the "D23: Global Fan Event" in Anaheim, California, USA from the 14th to the 16th (local time). / The Walt Disney Company.

The Walt Disney Company held the "D23: Global Fan Event" in Anaheim, California, USA from the 14th to the 16th (local time). / The Walt Disney Company.

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D23 is a large-scale event held biennially for Disney fans worldwide. The event allows fans to experience the world of Disney through exhibitions, shopping, and news announcements. This year, the event was held at the Anaheim Convention Center, featuring the largest-ever exhibition and interactive spaces.


On the first day, the "Disney Entertainment Showcase" introduced a host of upcoming movies and series. Walt Disney Animation Studios unveiled a new song and footage from "Frozen 3" and shared early development news for "Zootopia 3." Upcoming releases including "Rapunzel," "Lilo & Stitch 2," "Bluey the Movie," and new Disney+ series such as the third season of "Oswald" and "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" were also presented. Pixar announced it is working on "The Incredibles 3," "Coco 2," "Gato," as well as its new project "Ghost Market" (working title).


Marvel Studios released a special clip for "Avengers: Doomsday," which premieres in December. The main cast of the upcoming "X-Men" film was revealed, as well as a trailer for the Disney+ original "Vision Quest." Lucasfilm shared updates on "Star Wars: Starfighter" and debuted a teaser for the second season of "Ahsoka." 20th Century Studios announced that the sequel to the 1997 film "Romy and Michele" will be exclusively available on Hulu.


The second day, named "Horizon: Disney Experience Showcase," featured global park and resort projects. Highlights included the Tropical Americas and Monstropolis, a "Cars" themed area, and Villains Land at Walt Disney World Resort; the Coco attraction and Avengers Campus expansion at Disneyland Resort; a "The Lion King" themed area at Disneyland Paris; Marvel themed spaces at the Hong Kong and Shanghai resorts; and the reimagining of Space Mountain at Tokyo Disneyland.


On the third day, the Disney Legends Award ceremony took place. Eleven individuals, including former Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger, actors Anne Hathaway and Dwayne Johnson, producer Jerry Bruckheimer, and the Jonas Brothers, received the highest honor, the Disney Legends Award.



Meanwhile, the schedule for "D23 Asia," to be held in Asia for the first time, was announced at the event. It is set to take place from June 25 to 27 next year at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore, with tickets going on sale starting in November.


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