Buzz Lightyear will welcome visitors to D23 EXPO 2015 as Pixar Animation Studios celebrates the 20-year anniversary of Toy Story, among a host of exciting presentations, demonstrations and panels that pay homage to Pixar's past while looking ahead to its roster of exciting new films. The fearless space ranger, who appeared in Pixar's groundbreaking CG-animated feature-film debut Toy Story in 1995, as well as Toy Story 2 (1999) and Toy Story 3 (2010), has taken flight in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade® six times as a giant character helium balloon, measuring 67.7-feet long, 39.9-feet wide and 34.3-feet tall. This summer, the Disney•Pixar Buzz Lightyear balloon travels to the West Coast for the first time ever, welcoming guests to D23 EXPO 2015 as it soars outside the Anaheim Convention Center on Friday, Aug. 14, 2015. D23 EXPO 2015 takes place through August 16.
CALENDAR OF KEY PRESENTATIONS/ PANELS/ EVENTS:
Every Story Is a Journey: The Upcoming Films of
Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios
Friday,
August 14, 3:00 pm – Hall D23
After meeting the Emotions inside
the mind of an 11-year-old, taking a trip to San Fransokyo where a boy
genius and his robot save the world, and falling in love with a queen
with icy powers who wants to "let it go," come see where Walt Disney and
Pixar Animation Studios plan to take you next. In what has become a D23
EXPO must-see, host John Lasseter, chief creative officer of Walt Disney
and Pixar Animation Studios, presents "Every Story is a Journey."
Filmmakers will unveil never-before-seen footage from Pixar's upcoming The
Good Dinosaur and Finding Dory and Disney Animation's Zootopia
and Moana. The event will include surprise announcements, musical
performances, and appearances by the films' star voice talent. Cell
phones, cameras and all recording devices will be checked for this
presentation.
In Conversation with the Filmmakers and the
Emotions Behind Inside Out
Friday, August 14,
2015, 11:30 am – Stage 28
Get the inside story on the making of
Pixar's latest summer release Inside Out. Hear from Academy Award®-winning
director Pete Docter (Up, Monsters, Inc.) and producer
Jonas Rivera (Up) as they reminisce and share their personal
stories of creating a world that everyone knows, but no one has ever
seen.
Pixar Secrets Revealed! Hear the Stories They
Didn't Want You to Know!
Saturday, August 15, 2015,
3:00 pm – Stage 28
Ever wonder where your favorite Pixar
stories began? Hear the stories you don't know about the classic films
that you love. Pixar senior development executive Mary Coleman hosts
this experience, welcoming the storytellers behind some of Pixar's most
successful films, including Darla K. Anderson (A Bug's Life,
Monsters, Inc., Cars, Toy Story 3), Mark Andrews (The
Incredibles, Ratatouille, Brave), Ronnie del Carmen (Up,
Inside Out) and Dan Scanlon (Cars, Toy Story 3, Monsters
University), as they talk about the twists and turns of crafting a
narrative and share some of the crazy story ideas that didn't make the
final cut.
Toy Story: 20 Years Later, the
Original Crew Looks Back
Saturday, August 15, 2015,
4:30 pm – Stage 23
From flipbooks to feature films, animation
has taken audiences to fantastical new worlds, far beyond the limits of
any real-world setting. Pixar Animation Studios has been at the
forefront of this evolution, blurring the line between art and
technology and bringing beloved characters to life with heart and humor.
As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of 1995's Toy Story,
the first computer-animated feature film, join members of the original
crew, including filmmakers John Lasseter, Pete Docter, Andrew Stanton,
Lee Unkrich, Galyn Susman, Ralph Eggleston, Sharon Calahan, Eben
Ostby, Bob Pauley and Bill Reeves as they share their stories and the
challenges they faced along the way.
ON THE EXPO SHOW FLOOR:
Animation – Show Floor Exhibition
For
the first time ever, Pixar Animation Studios is creating a show-floor
experience at D23 EXPO. Pixar teams up with Walt Disney Animation
Studios for an unforgettable adventure that showcases magic from both
animation studios, featuring live demonstrations, presentations and
autograph signings with top filmmakers, free giveaways and interactive
displays. With highlights from films like Inside Out, The Good
Dinosaur, Zootopia, Finding Dory and Moana,
animation fans will get the inside scoop on their favorite films and
characters.
Say Aloha to John Lasseter's Film-Themed
Hawaiian Shirts
Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney
and Pixar Animation Studios John Lasseter takes Disney and Pixar
animation to heart—literally. For nearly every film—from Finding Nemo
and Wreck-It Ralph to Frozen and Inside Out,
Lasseter has commissioned an exclusive movie-themed Hawaiian shirt. And
those who know the Oscar®-winning storyteller know that he
loves his Hawaiian shirts—and dons one for almost every occasion.
Animation fans will see their favorite film characters "materialize"
before their eyes in this colorful collection, which will be exhibited
on the show floor.
Fans can take home their own shirt, thanks to Disney Store at D23 EXPO. This D23-exclusive Reyn Spooner-design features characters from all the feature films produced under the creative guidance of Lasseter. The simple, appealing collage joins many of Disney's and Pixar's most beloved recent characters on one wearable canvas. The shirt will retail for $99.95.
Tickets for D23 EXPO 2015 are available at a discounted price for a limited time. Through June 30, 2015, tickets are $67 for a one-day adult admission and $48 for children 3–12. Tickets for members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club are $58 for a one-day adult admission and $42 for children. Multi-day money-saving tickets are also available. D23 Members can save as much as $188 off the price of admission, based on the purchase of four three-day tickets at the D23 Member rate. For more information on tickets and the ticket pricing structure for D23 Members and general admission, visit D23EXPO.com.
About D23 EXPO 2015
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
provides fans with unprecedented access to Disney films, television,
games, theme parks, and celebrities. For the latest D23 EXPO 2015 news,
visit D23EXPO.com.
Presentations, talent, and schedule subject to change. To join the D23
EXPO conversation, make 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 Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and YouTube.
About Pixar Animation Studios
Pixar
Animation Studios, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company,
is an Academy Award®-winning film studio with world-renowned
technical, creative, and production capabilities in the art of computer
animation. Creator of some of the most successful and beloved animated
films of all time, including the Toy Story and Cars films, Finding
Nemo, The Incredibles, Ratatouille, WALL•E
and Up, the Northern California studio has won 30 Academy Awards
and eight Golden Globes®, and its 14 feature films have
grossed more than $8.5 billion at the worldwide box office.
Disney•Pixar's Inside Out is in theaters nationwide; next up for
the studio are The Good Dinosaur on Nov. 25, 2015, and Finding
Dory on June 17, 2016.
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