On day two of the D23 expo it's Walt Disney Studios chance to share all the top secret information they can with fans.
The presentation began with a montage of all the studios best known films accompanied by a live orchestra playing the music that made those films famous. Dick Cook, the head of the studio hosted the panel which lasted about an hour and a half.
The first big release discussed was "Old Dogs," which stars John Travolta and Robin Williams as middle aged men who must suddenly act as father figures to Williams' surprise children. The audience was treated to a hilarious clip of the film which is scheduled for release this Thanksgiving.
The film also stars Travolta's wife Kelly Preston and their daughter Ella Bleu. The family appeared on stage to discuss the film and working with Williams, and were welcomed with a standing ovation.
The presentation began with a montage of all the studios best known films accompanied by a live orchestra playing the music that made those films famous. Dick Cook, the head of the studio hosted the panel which lasted about an hour and a half.
The first big release discussed was "Old Dogs," which stars John Travolta and Robin Williams as middle aged men who must suddenly act as father figures to Williams' surprise children. The audience was treated to a hilarious clip of the film which is scheduled for release this Thanksgiving.
The film also stars Travolta's wife Kelly Preston and their daughter Ella Bleu. The family appeared on stage to discuss the film and working with Williams, and were welcomed with a standing ovation.
Also premiering scenes at the panel was Robert Zemeckis' new motion capture version of "A Christmas Carol," starring Jim Carrey. Zemeckis came out to introduce a 3D behind-the-scenes trailer of this update of the holiday classic. Luckily the audience were provided with 3D glasses to enjoy the clip.
In the film Carrey not only plays Ebenzer Scrooge at four different ages but he also portrays the three ghosts and Tiny Tim. Carrey is the sort of actor that this style of filmmaking was made for and it really shows on screen.
In the film Carrey not only plays Ebenzer Scrooge at four different ages but he also portrays the three ghosts and Tiny Tim. Carrey is the sort of actor that this style of filmmaking was made for and it really shows on screen.
For those who haven't gotten enough Beatles news this week, it was announced that Zemeckis would be remaking The Beatles film "Yellow Submarine."
It was a really nice moment for younger fans when both The Muppets and Miley Cyrus provided musical performances. You haven't lived until you've heard Kermit sing "Rainbow Connection" live.
Super producer Jerry Bruckheimer appeared to offer a sneak peek at "The Prince of Persia: Sands of Time." Jake Gyllenhaal plays the hero of the action film based on the video game. I have to admit I have been skeptical about this film since it was first announced, however, after seeing the footage I think I may have to change my opinion of this project.
Frequent Bruckheimer collaborator Nicolas Cage was on hand to premiere the trailer for "The Sorcerer's Apprentice." The film stars Cage as sorcerer Balthazar Blake, who has been looking for an apprentice for centuries when he finally discovers Jay Baruchel in modern day New York.
It was a really nice moment for younger fans when both The Muppets and Miley Cyrus provided musical performances. You haven't lived until you've heard Kermit sing "Rainbow Connection" live.
Super producer Jerry Bruckheimer appeared to offer a sneak peek at "The Prince of Persia: Sands of Time." Jake Gyllenhaal plays the hero of the action film based on the video game. I have to admit I have been skeptical about this film since it was first announced, however, after seeing the footage I think I may have to change my opinion of this project.
Frequent Bruckheimer collaborator Nicolas Cage was on hand to premiere the trailer for "The Sorcerer's Apprentice." The film stars Cage as sorcerer Balthazar Blake, who has been looking for an apprentice for centuries when he finally discovers Jay Baruchel in modern day New York.
Following the footage Cook asked Cage if he would be interested in making another "National Treasure" film and Cage said he would.
One of the most exciting parts of the presentation was when visionary director Tim Burton appeared on stage to discuss his new film "Alice in Wonderland." Johnny Depp stars as The Mad Hatter and Helena Bonham Carter plays The Red Queen. Burton received one of the most enthusiastic receptions of the day for the 3D trailer of the movie.
There were also announcements about upcoming projects including "Tron," "John Carter from Mars" and a new studio collaboration with Guillermo Del Toro. However, it was in the final moments that fans were treated to the surprise of the day when the company officially announced "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides." It was during this announcement that Captain Jack Sparrow himself showed up to give fans a thrill.
That's right, Johnny Depp showed up as Captain Jack Sparrow and stayed in character while the place exploded.
With all the star power and exclusives you could call this presentation Disney's way of drawing first blood in the Hollywood box office battle.
One of the most exciting parts of the presentation was when visionary director Tim Burton appeared on stage to discuss his new film "Alice in Wonderland." Johnny Depp stars as The Mad Hatter and Helena Bonham Carter plays The Red Queen. Burton received one of the most enthusiastic receptions of the day for the 3D trailer of the movie.
There were also announcements about upcoming projects including "Tron," "John Carter from Mars" and a new studio collaboration with Guillermo Del Toro. However, it was in the final moments that fans were treated to the surprise of the day when the company officially announced "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides." It was during this announcement that Captain Jack Sparrow himself showed up to give fans a thrill.
That's right, Johnny Depp showed up as Captain Jack Sparrow and stayed in character while the place exploded.
With all the star power and exclusives you could call this presentation Disney's way of drawing first blood in the Hollywood box office battle.
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