D23 Expo 2019: See The Stars At Disney’s Biggest Event
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D23 Expo 2019: See The Stars At Disney’s Biggest Event
Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/Shutt Time for the House of Mouse to rock the scene! Every two years, Disney throws the ultimate party in Anaheim, bringing together fans from across the globe to announce huge developments in the theme parks, movies, TV, and more! In 2019, the D23 Expo is set to be bigger than ever, which major announcements and tons of celebrities on hand to delight fans who love everything from The Avengers to Mulan to C-3PO.
Among some of the major announcements coming out of the 2019 Expo will be first looks at programming for Disney+, the studios new streaming service slated for November 12. Trailers for The Mandalorian and Star Warts: The Rise of Skywalker are expected and some major developments in Phase 4 of the MCU.
Kicking off the festivities on Friday, Aug. 23rd, is the presentation of the Disney Legends ceremony. Stars like Robert Downey Jr., Christina Aguilera, and Bette Midler are all being honored this year has respected members of the Disney family. Check out the gallery to see highlight moments from the weekend!
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Angelina Jolie in a black dress at D23
Michael Buckner/Variety/Shutters Angelina Jolie looks glamorous in a gorgeous black dress while promoting ‘Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil’ at Disney’s D23 expo on Aug. 24, 2019.
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Elle Fanning in a pink dress at D23
Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shu Elle Fanning looks dazzling in a pink gown with a giant bow while promoting ‘Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil’ at Disney’s D23 expo on Aug. 24, 2019.
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Hilary Duff
Michael Buckner/Variety/Shutters Lizzie McGuire is back — no we’re not kidding! Hilary was on hand to make the big announcement at the D23 Expo to thunderous applause!
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Hilary Duff Meets Lady and the Tramp
Michael Buckner/Variety/Shutters While backstage at D23 Expo, Hilary got some face time with the leads of Disney+’s ‘Lady and the Tramp’. Fun Fact: Most of the dogs used in the movie were rescue pups!
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Tess Romero and Gina Rodriguez
Michael Buckner/Variety/Shutters Twinning! Tess Romero and Gina Rodriguez dressed to impress in the same sparkly, blue jumpsuit as the debuted the first trailer for ‘Diary of a Female President’
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Lady and The Tramp
Michael Buckner/Variety/Shutters While Tessa Thompson and Justin Therouix weren’t on hand at the D23 Expo, their canine counterparts certainly ere!
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Jeff Goldblum
Michael Buckner/Variety/Shutters Jeff Goldblum admitted during the Disney Plus Showcase at the D23 Expo that he’s a late ‘Goldbloomer’ hence his new show, ‘The World According To Jeff Goldblum’, where he learns all about, well, everything!
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Christina Aguilera
Michael Buckner/Variety/Shutters Before accepting her award at the Disney Legends Ceremony, Christina Aguilera performed her classic Disney hit ‘Reflection’ from Mulan.
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Robert Downey Jr.
Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/Shutt Robert Downey Jr. poses at the Disney Legends press line during the 2019 D23 Expo just before receiving his award.
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Kenny Ortega.
Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/Shutt Kenny Ortega is the man behind some of Disney’s most beloved films, like Newsies, High School Musical, and Descendants. Here, he accepts his Disney Legends Award at the 2019 D23 Expo.
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Ming-Na Wen
Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/Shutt Ming-Na Wen, voice of Mulan and star of Agents of SHIELD, is indeed a Disney Legend and now, everyone will know it forever. She was honored officially at the D23 Expo 2019 with this award. Congrats!
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Diane Sawyer
Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/Shutt Diane Sawyer accepted the honor of Disney Legends at the D23 Expo 2019, looking lovely and grateful for the moment.
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Robin Roberts
Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/Shutt Robin Roberts joined the new class of Disney Legends at the D23 Expo 2019, smiling wide as she received her trophy. She rocked red pants on the red carpet for the event.
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Jon Favreau
Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/Shutt Jon Favreau has helmed many of Disney’s most vibrant and memorable films, so it seemed only right he be honored at the D23 Expo’s presentation of Disney Legends.
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Kat Dennings
Michael Buckner/Variety/Shutters Kat Dennings is back in Marvel action! It was announced at the Disney Plus Showcase at the D23 Expo that she’d be reprising her ‘Thor’ character in the new Marvel series, ‘Wandavision’
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Sebastian Stan
Michael Buckner/Variety/Shutters Sebastian Stan looked just fresh to death at the Disney Plus Showcase, premiering new details about Falcon & The Winter Solider, coming to the streaming platform next year.
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Anna Kendrick and Billy Eichner
Michael Buckner/Variety/Shutters Anna Kendrick and Billy Eichner brought some holiday cheer to the D23 Expo, debuting the trailer for their new holiday film ‘ Noelle’
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Elizabeth Olsen
Michael Buckner/Variety/Shutters Elizabeth Olsen was on hand at the Disney Plus Showcase, to help announce new details about her new Marvel show, ‘Wandavision’
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High School Musical: The Musical : The Series
The Walt Disney Company Corbin Bleu joined Tim Federle, creator of the new Disney+ series, High School Musical: The Musical:The Series, at the D23 Expo to share the pilot with the world for the first time.
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High School Musical: The Musical : The Series — The Cast
The Walt Disney Company The name might be a mouthful, but the show really is quite excellent, as fans will see around the world on November 12th only on Disney+. But some very lucky fans at the D23 Expo got to watch the pilot, along with the cast, which includes Joshua Bassett, Olivia Rodrigo, and more!
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Meet The Young Stars of The New High School Musical Series
Disney Theatrical Productions CREATOR TIM FEDERLE, ALONG WITH STARS JOSHUA BASSETT, OLIVIA RODRIGO, SOFIA WYLIE, AND MATT CORNETT CHAT ABOUT THE NEW SHOW AT THE D23 EXPO.
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Gavin Lee
Disney Theatrical Productions Gavin Lee, star of ‘Mary Poppins’ on Broadway, delighted fans at D23 Expo with some incredible numbers from the show, as well as singing on a few other Disney classics.
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Ashley Brown
Disney Theatrical Productions The original, Broadway ‘Mary Poppins’ performed not only hits from her own show, but Ashley Brown belt out numbers from ‘Beauty & The Beast’ as well.
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Gavin Lee and Ashley Brown
Disney Theatrical Productions This pair haven’t performed numbers from their hit show ‘Mary Poppins’ since they were on Broadway together 8 years ago. The reunion at the D23 Expo was enjoyed by the hundreds of fans packed into Hall D23 to watch their performance.
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Alton Fitzgerald-White and Kissy Simmons
Disney Theatrical Productions Another dynamic duo performed at D23 Expo who, ironically, though having been in the same show for years, have never had the chance to perform on stage together before. Alton Fitzgerald-White and Kissy Simmons, who played Mufasa and Adult Nala in ‘Lion King’ share a nice moment on stage.
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Kissy Simmons
Disney Theatrical Productions Kissy Simmons a number from ‘Aida’ at the D23 Expo 2019.
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Alton-Fitzgerald-White
Disney Theatrical Productions Alton Fitzgerald-White performs a number from the Lion King at the 2019 D23 Expo.
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Josh Strickland
Disney Theatrical Productions Josh Strickland returned to his ‘Tarzan’ roots as he belted out ‘Strangers Like Me’ during the Disney on Broadway performance at the D23 Expo.
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Heidi Blickenstaff
Disney Theatrical Productions Heidi Blickenstaff looked perfect in purple as she dug deep to belt out ‘Poor Unfortunate Souls’ from The Little Mermaid on Broadway.
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Heidi Blickenstaff and Josh Strickland
Disney Theatrical Productions Heidi Blickenstaff and Josh Strickland duet on a number from Hercules.
