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Walt Disney Company will reveal new information about its roster of upcoming animated films and TV shows during the Pixar and Disney Animation Studios panel at the D23 Expo in Anaheim, California on Friday.
Animated films that hit theaters have rocked the post-pandemic box office. At first, parents were wary of bringing their kids back to the cinema, but now it seems lackluster titles and an increase in children’s content on online TV have contributed to the decline. families must stay at home.
Disney has exacerbated this problem since cinemas reopened, as it has placed the majority of its new Pixar movies on Disney+ including “Turning Red,” “Soul,” and “Luca. ” While these decisions come at a time when kids can’t get vaccines and traffic is slow, it’s helped consumers expect these titles to be streamed.
That’s part of the reason “Lightyear” had a lackluster release this summer. Of course, the film is also hurt by a confusing premise that deviates from what made the Toy Story series so special.
Disney is expected to reveal new titles from Pixar and its Walt Disney Animation Studios as well as films related to its live-action versions during Friday’s panel session. It will also share which movies are coming to theaters and which are coming by way of Disney+.
Pixar
Pete Docter, Pixar’s chief creative officer, took to the stage at Expo D23 to announce new titles from the animation studio that will hit theaters and on Disney+ in the coming years.
“Elemental”, arriving in the summer of 2023, tells the story of a bustling metropolis inhabited by the elements of earth, air, fire and water. But when a fire girl and a water boy develop a connection, the two must navigate how to interact while polar opposites. Director Peter Sohn noted that the film also deals with immigration and finding your place in the world.
The company will launch its first feature-length series on Disney+ called “Win or Lose.” The show is the brainchild of two storyboard artists and tells the story of the Pickles softball team the week before their championship game. Each episode takes place in the same week, but from a different protagonist’s point of view.
Live-action
Ahead of the reveal of its animated content, Disney announced new trailers for “Hocus Pocus 2,” which will premiere on Disney+ September 30, as well as “Disenchanted,” the sequel to “Disenchanted.” Enchanted” in 2007, on the streaming service on November 24.
Following the release of “Pinocchio” on Disney+ on Thursday, the studio announced a series of new additions to Disney’s catalog of live-action remakes.
“Peter Pan & Wendy” starring Alexander Molony as Peter, Ever Anderson as Wendy and Alyssa Wapanatahk as Tiger Lily is scheduled to release on Disney+ in 2023. Jude Law plays Captain Hook.
“Haunted Mansion” is slated to hit theaters on March 10, 2023. Directed by Justin Simien, a former Disneyland member, the film is filled with easter eggs made from popular Disney park rides. language. During the panel, Simien announced that Jamie Lee Curtis would play Madam Leota in the film.
Barry Jenkin’s previously untitled The Lion King project is called “Mufasa: The Lion King” and tells the origin story of Mufasa from cubs to kings. Clips shared with the audience at D23 Expo show the same stunning visuals as 2019’s “The Lion King” and will hit theaters in 2024.
The company also shared a preview of “Snow White” which will hit theaters in 2024. The film stars Rachel Zegler as the title character and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen. Fans erupted in applause when Gadot stepped onto the stage. The “Wonder Woman” actress said she is happy to play the villain, she is often given the heroic roles.
Both Zegler and Anderson noted that the studio worked to give classic characters like Snow White and Wendy more agency and bring a modern twist to these classic stories.
Rob Marshall, director of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” remake, shared a full shot of “Part of Your World” from the film. Halle Bailey’s performance received warm applause and a standing ovation as she stepped onto the stage. The film hits theaters on May 26, 2023.
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