Disney’s annual fan convention that takes place in Anaheim, California will host the first footage from the Finding Nemo sequel Finding Dory.
Walt Disney Animation Studios announced on Monday that Finding Dory will join several other upcoming films as part of their D23 presentation taking place on Friday, 14 August.
The event titled “Every Story Is a Journey: The Upcoming Films of Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios” will be hosted by Pixar’s chief creative officer John Lasseter, who will introduce footage from Pixar’s Dory and The Good Dinosaur, and Disney Animation’s Zootopiaand Moana.
“Filmmakers will unveil never-before-seen footage from Pixar’s upcoming The Good Dinosaur and Finding Dory and Disney Animation’s Zootopia and Moana. The event will include surprise announcements, musical performances, and appearances by the films’ star voice talent,” Disney states.
Zootopia, which opens in theaters this March, will get a panel of its own on Saturday, 15 August. “Join directors Byron Howard (Tangled, Bolt) and Rich Moore (Wreck-It Ralph), producer Clark Spencer (Wreck-It Ralph, Bolt), and artists from the incredible production team as they introduce rookie rabbit-officer Judy Hopps, con-artist fox Nick Wilde and a host of dynamic animal characters, sharing footage and behind-the-scenes stories with D23 EXPO-goers,” Disney adds.
Other events from Disney Animation include “Aladdin: The Making of a Classic” which will find directors John Musker and Ron Clements, animators Eric Goldberg (Genie) and Mark Henn (Jasmine), Jasmine voice actress Linda Larkin, and Aladdin voice actors Scott Weinger and Brad Kane speaking about the creation of the animated movie.
D23 Expo runs from 14-16 August in Anaheim, California at the Anaheim Convention Center.
