A Look Into Disney-Pixar Animation Film Slate At 2017 D23Expo
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Disney-Pixar Animation Highlights from D23 Expo 2017
This past weekend, the D23 Expo in Anaheim, CA, served as a gathering point for filmmakers from Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios. They unveiled new details about their upcoming movie slates and introduced key voice talent, including Benjamin Bratt, Anthony Gonzalez, Josh Gad, Kristen Bell, Holly Hunter, Craig T. Nelson, Sarah Vowell, Samuel L. Jackson, Huck Milner, and Sarah Silverman.
John Lasseter’s Excitement for Upcoming Movies
John Lasseter, chief creative officer of Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios, teamed up with the stars and filmmakers from both studios to present new details, footage, behind-the-scenes looks, and images from a host of upcoming films.
“I’m so excited about our upcoming movies; they are all hilarious, emotional, beautiful and make you think, It’s a great mix of incredibly creative and surprising new worlds and characters and stories we love returning to. Our filmmakers are putting so much heart into these films – I can’t wait for people to see them.” – John Lasseter
First Public Performance of “Remember Me” from COCO
Guests were treated to the first-ever public performance of “Remember Me” from Pixar Animation Studios’ upcoming feature film COCO. Anthony Gonzalez, who provides the voice of Miguel in the film, and Benjamin Bratt, who lends his voice to Ernesto de la Cruz, teamed up to perform the song.
“Our film embraces a broad landscape of music, We were fortunate to have Kristen and Bobby create ‘Remember Me’—it’s the signature song made famous by Ernesto de la Cruz, and it embodies the key theme in our story: the importance of remembering loved ones both in life and beyond.” – Lee Unkrich
Unveiling Details of COCO
Unkrich, co-director and screenwriter Adrian Molina, and producer Darla K. Anderson shared details about the original story with the crowd. COCO, set to hit theatres on November 22, 2017, introduces Miguel, an aspiring musician whose family long ago banned music.
Introduction of FROZEN Holiday Featurette: OLAF’S FROZEN ADVENTURE
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.”
INCREDIBLES 2: A Family Film with Super Powers
INCREDIBLES 2 director Brad Bird joined Lasseter on stage to welcome the voices of Mr. and Mrs. Incredible (Craig T. Nelson and Holly Hunter), Violet (Sarah Vowell), Dash (newcomer Huck Milner) and Frozone (Samuel L. Jackson). Bird revealed details of the upcoming caper, which puts the family into an expanded universe that includes new allies and a brand-new villain.
“‘Incredibles 2’ is really a family film, it’s just that the family happens to have super powers, They may have super speed or super strength, but they experience the same problems as any family.” – Brad Bird
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Follow-up to WRECK IT RALPH
Directors Rich Moore and Phil Johnston introduced Emmy®-winning actress and comedian Sarah Silverman, who returns as the voice of Vanellope von Schweetz. The follow-up to 2012’s WRECK IT RALPH leaves the arcade behind, venturing into the expansive universe of the internet.
Disney Princesses Reunite
Fans were the first to see the global debut of a scene from the film that pays hilarious homage to the Disney Princesses. Lasseter revealed that filmmakers had asked the original voice actresses behind the Princesses featured to reprise their roles for the sequence.
John Lasseter Announces Disneytoon Studios’ New Animated Movie
John Lasseter kicked off the presentation by announcing Disneytoon Studios’ original new animated movie, “Untitled DTS Film.” Opening in theaters on April 12th, 2019, this film explores the future of aviation.
Josh Cooley Assumes Full Director Responsibilities for TOY STORY 4
John Lasseter invited Pixar’s Josh Cooley to the stage, revealing that Cooley has assumed full director responsibilities for TOY STORY 4.
Follow-up to FROZEN Scheduled for 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!
Dan Scanlon’s All-New Original Feature Film
Director Dan Scanlon, who helmed Pixar’s “Monsters University,” joined Lasseter to share a few details about an all-new original feature film currently in production at Pixar Animation Studios.
In conclusion, Disney and Pixar fans have a lot to look forward to in the coming years, with a slew of exciting new films and sequels to beloved classics on the horizon. It’s clear that Disney-Pixar Animation continues to push the boundaries of storytelling, bringing magic to screens both big and small.
| Event | Details |
| — | — |
| Event | D23 EXPO |
| Location | Anaheim, CA |
| Host | John Lasseter, chief creative officer of Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios |
| Key Voice Talent | Benjamin Bratt, Anthony Gonzalez, Josh Gad, Kristen Bell, Holly Hunter, Craig T. Nelson, Sarah Vowell, Samuel L. Jackson, Huck Milner, Sarah Silverman |
| Notable Performances | “Remember Me” from Pixar Animation Studios’ upcoming feature film COCO, performed by Anthony Gonzalez and Benjamin Bratt |
| Upcoming Films | COCO, OLAF’S FROZEN ADVENTURE, INCREDIBLES 2, WRECK IT RALPH sequel, untitled Disneytoon Studios film, TOY STORY 4, FROZEN sequel, untitled original feature film by Dan Scanlon |
| Special Guest Appearances | Auli‘i Cravalho, Kristen Bell, Kelly MacDonald, Mandy Moore, Anika Noni Rose, Irene Bedard, Linda Larkin, Paige O’Hara, Jodi Benson |
| Significant Announcements | Josh Cooley assuming full director responsibilities for TOY STORY 4, reveal of a new character in WRECK IT RALPH sequel named Yesss (voiced by Taraji P. Henson), upcoming Disneytoon Studios film about the future of aviation opening on April 12th, 2019, FROZEN sequel slated for theaters on November 27th, 2019, Dan Scanlon’s all-new original feature film inspired by his personal question: who was my father? |
Disney-Pixar Animation: The Magic Continues at D23 Expo 2017
The D23 Expo 2017 was a major event for Disney-Pixar Animation fans. Held in Anaheim, CA, it served as a significant platform for the animation giants, Disney and Pixar, to reveal exciting details about their forthcoming projects. The presence of celebrated voice talents like Benjamin Bratt, Anthony Gonzalez, Josh Gad, Kristen Bell, Holly Hunter, Craig T. Nelson, Sarah Vowell, Samuel L. Jackson, Huck Milner, and Sarah Silverman added more glamour to the event.
John Lasseter’s Passion for the Upcoming Projects
John Lasseter, the creative genius behind Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios, shared the stage with the stars and filmmakers. His enthusiasm for the upcoming movies was palpable as he presented new details, footage, behind-the-scenes looks, and images from a host of upcoming films.
Lasseter’s excitement not only stems from the humor, emotions, and beauty imbibed in these movies, but also their ability to stimulate your thoughts. The upcoming movies, according to him, are a perfect blend of new, creative worlds, characters, and stories we love. He eagerly anticipates the audience’s reaction to the heart and soul the filmmakers are pouring into these films.
“Remember Me” from COCO
One of the highlights of the event was the first-ever public performance of “Remember Me” from Pixar Animation Studios’ forthcoming film, COCO. Anthony Gonzalez and Benjamin Bratt, the voices behind Miguel and Ernesto de la Cruz, respectively, teamed up for this performance.
The movie embraces a broad spectrum of music, and “Remember Me” is a signature song that perfectly encapsulates the theme of the story: the significance of remembering loved ones in life and beyond. The song was created by Kristen and Bobby, and it was made famous by Ernesto de la Cruz, a character in the movie.
Unraveling COCO
COCO is an original story that introduces Miguel, an aspiring musician whose family has long ago banned music. The film is set to hit theaters on November 22, 2017. The co-director and screenwriter Adrian Molina and producer Darla K. Anderson shared more about the movie, building anticipation among the fans.
FROZEN Holiday Featurette: OLAF’S FROZEN ADVENTURE
The new FROZEN holiday featurette, OLAF’S FROZEN ADVENTURE, was introduced by Kristen Bell, the voice of Anna. Josh Gad, the voice of Olaf, surprised fans with a live performance of the all-new original song “That Time of Year.”
INCREDIBLES 2: More than Just a Superhero Movie
The sequel to the popular animated film, INCREDIBLES, brings back the Incredible family and their superpowers. Brad Bird, the director, joined Lasseter to introduce the voice cast, which includes Craig T. Nelson and Holly Hunter as Mr. and Mrs. Incredible, Sarah Vowell as Violet, newcomer Huck Milner as Dash, and Samuel L. Jackson as Frozone.
Bird shared that the sequel would venture into an expanded universe with new allies and a brand-new villain. He emphasized that INCREDIBLES 2 is essentially a family film dealing with regular family issues, just that this family has superpowers.
Follow-up to WRECK IT RALPH
Emmy®-winning actress and comedian Sarah Silverman is reprising her role as Vanellope von Schweetz in the sequel to 2012’s WRECK IT RALPH. Directors Rich Moore and Phil Johnston revealed that the sequel would explore the expansive universe of the internet, moving away from the arcade setting of the first film.
Disney Princesses Come Together
A scene from the follow-up to WRECK IT RALPH that hilariously pays tribute to the Disney Princesses was debuted at the event. The original voice actresses behind the Princesses were asked to reprise their roles for this sequence.
Disneytoon Studios’ New Animated Movie
John Lasseter also announced an original new animated movie from Disneytoon Studios, “Untitled DTS Film.” Set to release on April 12th, 2019, this film will explore the future of aviation.
TOY STORY 4 Under New Direction
John Lasseter revealed that Pixar’s Josh Cooley has taken over as the full director for TOY STORY 4.
FROZEN Sequel Slated for 2019
The feature-length sequel to 2013’s Oscar®-winning film FROZEN is set to hit theaters on November 27th, 2019. The movie is being directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee, and produced by Peter Del Vecho.
Dan Scanlon’s New Original Feature Film
Dan Scanlon, known for his work on Pixar’s “Monsters University,” is currently working on an all-new original feature film at Pixar Animation Studios.
In conclusion, fans of Disney and Pixar have plenty of reasons to be excited in the coming years. With a host of new films and sequels to beloved classics on the horizon, Disney-Pixar Animation continues to push the boundaries of storytelling, creating magic on screens both big and small.
Q: What is the D23 Expo?
A: The D23 Expo is a biennial event held by the official Disney fan club, D23. It serves as a gathering point for filmmakers from Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios to present new details, footage, and behind-the-scenes looks from their upcoming films.
Q: Who are some of the voice talents introduced at the D23 Expo 2017?
A: Some of the voice talents introduced at the D23 Expo 2017 include Benjamin Bratt, Anthony Gonzalez, Josh Gad, Kristen Bell, Holly Hunter, Craig T. Nelson, Sarah Vowell, Samuel L. Jackson, Huck Milner, and Sarah Silverman.
Q: What is the film “COCO” about?
A: “COCO” is a film that introduces Miguel, an aspiring musician whose family long ago banned music. It’s set to hit theatres on November 22, 2017.
Q: What is the “FROZEN” holiday featurette?
A: The “FROZEN” holiday featurette, “OLAF’S FROZEN ADVENTURE”, was introduced by Kristen Bell, the voice of Anna, at the D23 Expo 2017.
Q: What details were revealed about “INCREDIBLES 2”?
A: INCREDIBLES 2 director Brad Bird revealed that the film puts the family into an expanded universe that includes new allies and a brand-new villain.
Q: What is the follow-up to “WRECK IT RALPH” about?
A: The follow-up to 2012’s “WRECK IT RALPH” leaves the arcade behind, venturing into the expansive universe of the internet.
Q: What was announced about Disneytoon Studios’ new animated movie?
A: John Lasseter announced Disneytoon Studios’ original new animated movie, “Untitled DTS Film”, which explores the future of aviation and is set to open in theaters on April 12th, 2019.
Q: What changes were announced for “TOY STORY 4”?
A: John Lasseter revealed that Pixar’s Josh Cooley has assumed full director responsibilities for “TOY STORY 4”.
Q: When is the follow-up to “FROZEN” scheduled for?
A: The feature-length follow-up to 2013’s Oscar®-winning film “FROZEN” is slated for theaters on November 27th, 2019.
Q: What is Dan Scanlon’s all-new original feature film about?
A: Few details were shared about Dan Scanlon’s all-new original feature film currently in production at Pixar Animation Studios, but it was announced that he is directing the project.
