With Disney+ launching later this year and D23 Expo right around the corner, the streaming service figures to be a prominant focus at the convention next month. A
Marvel Animation panel has already been announced, and
there are big plans for The Walt Disney Studios throughout the weekend.
With a focus on Disney+ (and Disney's other streaming services), D23 confirmed the Disney+ First Look Showcase will feature exclusive previews of its upcoming original films and series from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more.
Among them will be a sneak peek at Disney's live-action
Lady and the Tramp, which stars Tessa Thompson (
Thor: Ragnarok) and Justin Theroux (
The Departed) as the voice of Lady and the Tramp, respectively. The Disney+ First Look Showcase also promises "never-before-seen content, surprise guests, performances, and reveals" for other original films and series as well, including from Pixar.
On the Expo floor, guests can find the Disney+ Pavilion which will allow them to go hands-on with the live app on mobile devices and TVs. Props and costumes from Disney+ Originals will also be present. Fans will also have the opportunity to subscribe to the service with a "special offer" available exclusively to Expo attendees and D23 members.
Here is some of the scheduling planned for D23 throughout the weekend, which includes the Walt Disney Animation Studios panel, a
Phinease and Ferb conversation with Dan Povenmire and Jeff "Swampy" Marsh,
The Simpsons Trvia, and more:
Friday, August 23
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10 a.m. - ESPN+ Presents Peyton’s Places Special Screening and NFL 100th Anniversary Trivia
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12 p.m. - Walt Disney Animation Studios Panel with Eric Goldberg and Mark Henn
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12:30 p.m. - The World According to Jeff Goldblum Q&A with Jeff Goldblum
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1:15 p.m. - Phineas and Ferb Conversation with Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh
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3:30 p.m. - Disney+ First Look Showcase
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5:30 p.m. - High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Sneak Peek Screaning and Panel
Saturday, August 24
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10 a.m. - ESPN+ Presents SneakerCenter Panel moderated by show director Bobbito Garcia
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11 a.m. - ESPN+ Presents SneakerCenter Demonstration by Mr. Cartoon
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12 p.m. - Stargirl Performance and Panel
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1 p.m. - The Simpsons Trivia with Yeardley Smith
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1:15 p.m. - Marvel’s Hero Project Panel with Sana Amanat, Sarah Amos and Stephen Wacker
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2:30 p.m. - Forky Asks a Question and Lamp Life Creative Panel with Val LaPointe, Bob Peterson, Mark Nielsen, and Marc Sondheimer
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3 p.m. - Secret Society of Second Born Royals Q&A with Peyton Elizabeth Lee and Skylar Astin
Sunday, August 25
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10:45 a.m. - Prop Culture Movie Prop Showcase and Q&A with Dan Lanigan, Jason Henry, Tony Swatton, and Fon Davis
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11:15 a.m. - Be Our Chef Games with Angela Kinsey
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12 p.m. - Monsters At Work Behind-the-Scenes Presentation with Bobs Gannaway and Ferrell Barron
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12:45 p.m. - The Imagineering Story Conversation with Leslie Iwerks and Bob Weis
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1:15 p.m. - Short Circuit Creative Panel
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3:30 p.m. - Pixar’s SparkShorts Screening
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5 p.m. - ESPN+ Hosted DJ Wrap
D23 Expo will take place in Anaheim Convention Center from August 23-25, 2019.