The first major Disney panel at D23 did not disappoint. Things kickstarted with a brand new ident, giving the famous Disney introduction a makeover to celebrate the company’s 100th anniversary. From there, the announcements just kept coming – we had trailers for Disenchanted and Hocus Pocus 2; exclusive (not online) looks at Peter Pan & Wendy and Haunted Mansion; and multiple new movies announced.
There was, to put it simply, a lot going on, and chances are you missed one of the big announcements. That’s where we come in – our team was on the ground in LA for the conference and has all the news you need right here, including footage descriptions and first looks at major releases. Here’s everything that happened at Disney’s D23 panel.
In honor of its 100th anniversary, Disney has unveiled an all-new ident that will open its movies from now on – so expect a new version of that iconic castle and "When You Wish Upon a Star" opening next time you watch a Disney movie. We see the second star to the right, followed by Tinkerbell flying over a railway bridge, up a waterfall, and onto the Disneyland castle, with Mickey Mouse-shaped fireworks in the background. "Disney 100: 100 Years of Wonder" then appears before the scene.
Enchanted star Amy Adams hit the D23 stage in character as Giselle. She was joined by her co-stars Idina Menzel, Patrick Dempsey, Maya Rudolph, and James Marsden. “Giselle still has all the love and joy that we know about [her], but she has a new life as the mother of a baby and a teenager and tries to move forward not always in the best way but with the best intentions," explained Adams. As for Menzel and Marsden's characters, they've been “living a non-stop fairytale montage in Andalasia.” Aww.
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