She-Hulk: Attorney at Law Introduces the MCU’s Relatable Super Hero

By Andie Hagemann

The nine-episode comedy series centers around Jennifer—a 30-something attorney specializing in superhuman-oriented legal cases... who also happens to transform into a green 6-foot-7-inch superpowered hulk. With the help of her cousin Bruce Banner/Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) and best friend and paralegal Nikki Ramos (Ginger Gonzaga), she learns how to embrace her newfound powers and boldness while navigating everyday life. The series, directed by Kat Coiro (Episodes 1-4, 8-9) and Anu Valia (Episodes 5-7), launches new episodes weekly on Thursdays.

Art imitated life as Maslany incorporated her own naivete about the Marvel Cinematic Universe into her portrayal of Jennifer/She-Hulk. “I wasn’t a big Marvel-head before this, so it was exciting to step into it and be totally fresh,” Maslany tells D23. “[Jennifer] is focusing on being a lawyer and trying not to be She-Hulk for so long; she doesn’t really know the world of Super Heroes and that’s a fun dynamic to play with.”

Actor Tatiana Maslany portrays Jennifer Walter/She-Hulk with CGI green skin and hair. She is walking while wearing a silver beaded ballgown.

Unlike Bruce Banner, Jennifer maintains consciousness when she transforms into She-Hulk. Jennifer isn’t tasked with years of learning how to be calm, cool, and collected like Bruce, who has adopted a Zen lifestyle post-Avengers: Endgame. Coiro, a longtime fan of She-Hulk, admires the character’s relatability in how she handles the mundane moments of everyday life as well as her new bigger, bolder presence in the world.

“She-Hulk is such a fascinating character,” says Coiro. “She embodies so many of the things that women struggle with. When [Jennifer] is She-Hulk, she takes up a lot of space in the room in a way that most women aren’t used to doing, and that can sometimes feel uncomfortable.”

Maslany adds, “[Jennifer] is thrown into this high-powered position that maybe she’s not willing [to take on], but it’s an incredible opportunity. She’s navigating the fact that being She-Hulk is what got her this great, big job, but she wants to be herself. It’s a fun dichotomy.”

(Left to Right) Actor Jameela Jamil portraying Titania sits at a wooden table and looks at a cell phone she is holding in her left hand. Jamil wears a teal blazer adorned with silver beads and sequins on each shoulder. A male actor sits at the table to her right with empty courtroom benches seen behind them.

As if a new job, identity, and superhuman clients weren’t enough to deal with, Jennifer is soon confronted with her first nemesis, Titania (Jameela Jamil)—a superpowered social media influencer who is determined to take down She-Hulk after the Super Hero lawyer humiliated her. “Titania is a villain but she’s very rooted in our modern culture; she’s larger than life and a public personality,” Coiro says.

Beyond the humor, Maslany and Coiro say She-Hulk: Attorney at Law challenges the perceptions of what a Super Hero can be.

“She’s really representative of exploring all the different sides of ourselves—from the plain to the powerful; from the befuddled to the confident,” says Coiro. This series—and Tatiana’s performance—is silly, fun, and entertaining. It’s ridiculous at times, but, at its core, it really is about embracing all the parts that make up a woman.”

Stream She-Hulk: Attorney at Law on Disney+

How Lucasfilm’s Andor Reintroduces Its Rebel with a Cause

By Zach Johnson

You may know Cassian Andor’s fate, but you don’t know his past.

That will change when Lucasfilm’s highly anticipated series Andor launches Wednesday, September 21, with a three-episode premiere, exclusively on Disney+. Diego Luna reprises his role as Cassian Andor, who was introduced in the 2016 film Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, in a story set against a backdrop of political intrigue and rising rebellion. Created by showrunner Tony Gilroy (who wrote five of the 12 episodes), Andorexplores a new perspective from the Star Wars galaxy, in which Cassian will discover how to make a difference and, ultimately, become a rebel hero.

“Everything that made sense as you watched the film is going to be challenged,” Luna promises. “I know where [his arc] ends, so I can be creative about how to get there. I think it triggers a different part of your creativity when you start backwards.”

The idea of working backwards didn’t faze Gilroy, who says, “We’re all living in a prequel. We’re all going to die!” In shaping Cassian’s arc, he wanted the narrative journey to feel compelling and complete. To achieve that, the series reintroduces Cassian at an especially low point in his life, five years prior to the events depicted in Rogue One, at a time when the Empire was consolidating its power across the galaxy.

In a scene from Andor, Luthen Rael, played by Stellan Skarsgård, is riding a speeder bike. He is seated behind Cassian Andor, played by Diego Luna, who is steering the bike. The background is blurred and their hair is windblown, implying they are traveling at high speeds.

“There are touchpoints in Rogue One—there are snapshots for every character, little moments of truth, that go back to who they were,” Gilroy says. “Cassian had been fighting in the revolution since he was 6 years old, and at end of the film, he says, ‘My God, if we don’t go out and make this final effort, then everything I’ve done—all of the horrible things I’ve done for the Rebellion—will have been for naught. It’ll have been useless.’ So, we know there’s a very dark period, and we’ve seen his behavior all the way through that. There were tiny navigational points, so I started to build from those.”

In spite of its name, Andor isn’t just about Cassian’s journey. In fact, the live-action series will introduce several new characters, including Luthen Rael (Stellan Skarsgård), Bix Caleen (Adria Arjona), Dedra Meero (Denise Gough), Syril Karn (Kyle Soller), Maarva Andor (Fiona Shaw), and Vel Sartha (Faye Marsay), and reintroduce characters such as Mon Mothma (Genevieve O’Reilly) and Saw Gerrera (Forest Whitaker). “I love that this story is about regular people,” Luna says. “It’s about you and me. It’s about us.” In fact, Luna adds, “It’s unfair to call the show Andor, because this is about communities.”

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How did She-Hulk receive her super strength?

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She-Hulk received her super strength after her cousin, Bruce Banner, gave her an emergency blood transfusion.

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QUIZ: How Well Do You Know High School Musical 2?

Fifteen years ago today, the Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical 2 followed the East High Wildcats on a summer adventure. Think you know all there is to know about Chad Danforth (Corbin Bleu), Taylor McKessie (Monique Coleman), Troy Bolton (Zac Efron), Ryan Evans (Lucas Grabeel), Gabriella Montez (Vanessa Hudgens), and Sharpay Evans (Ashley Tisdale)? See if you can “Work This Out” in our trivia quiz!

Which character recites the first line of dialogue in the film?

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How many yearbooks does Sharpay sign during “What Time Is It?”

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What is the name of the country club?

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Which of the following statement tees does Chad NOT wear?

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What is Gabriella’s job at the country club?

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What does Sharpay’s vanity license plate say?

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Which High School Musical song is Troy’s ring tone?

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What kind of tea does Mr. Fulton request from Taylor?

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Which codenames do Ryan and Sharpay use on their walkie talkies?

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Which song does Kelsi Nielson (Olesya Rulin) write for Troy and Gabriella?

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Which college basketball team invites Troy to a scrimmage?

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Who wins the Star Dazzle Award?

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Marvel Studios Goes Big at the She-Hulk: Attorney at Law Premiere

By Zach Johnson

Marvel Studios rolled out the green-and-purple carpet at The El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood Monday to celebrate the world premiere of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, debuting Thursday, August 18, on Disney+. The event brought out many of the series’ stars, including Tatiana Maslany, Mark Ruffalo, Jameela Jamil, Ginger Gonzaga, Josh Segarra, and Renée Elise Goldsberry, among others, in addition to the creative teams.

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law introduces Jennifer Walters, an attorney specializing in superhuman-oriented legal cases, to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Jennifer is a single, 30-something woman... who just so happens to be a green, 6-foot-7 superpowered hulk. “For us, it was so important that we made her feel like a real person,” head writer Jessica Gao told D23 at the premiere. “All of these characters that you see in Marvel movies have a lot on their plate because they’re usually saving the universe and the fate of humanity. You don’t really have a lot of time to spend regular life with them. What’s great about this show—and what’s great about television—is we have that time and space. We’re able to show this well-rounded portrait of a person who, in a very grounded way, deals with getting superpowers.”

Jon Bass, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Jameela Jamil, Ginger Gonzaga, Tatiana Maslany, Mark Ruffalo, Josh Segarra, Patty Guggenheim, and Griffin Matthews wrap their arms around each other and smile at the launch event for Marvel Studios’ She-Hulk Attorney at Law.

Helping to ground Jennifer are Nikki Ramos (Gonzaga), her best friend and paralegal, and Augustus “Pug” Pugliese (Segarra), a new friend and attorney. “Nikki is very rad, very free, and very reckless,” Gonzaga said. “She starts a lot of the fires that Jen won’t engage herself in.” As for Pug? “Pug is ride or die,” Segarra told D23. “Pug is all love. He loves hard. He was saved by Spider-Man, so he decided to dedicate himself to protecting Super Heroes—and here we are! I’m excited for folks to see how much he loves Jen Walters when she gets there. Come on, man! It’s the She-Hulk—in the flesh!”

Excluding Ruffalo as Bruce Banner/Hulk, Tim Roth as Emil Blonsky/Abomination, and Benedict Wong as Wong, the series is populated with characters never-before-seen onscreen, such as Eugene Patillio/Leap-Frog (Brandon Stanley). “Leap-Frog’s in the MCU! We’ve finally done it, guys! It’s happening!” Stanley said with a laugh. As for what makes Leap-Frog special, Stanton teased, “I can leap. I can get up there, baby!”

Then there’s Madisynn—“a mess of a human,” according to Patty Guggenheim. Unlike Leap-Frog, Guggenheim’s character cannot be traced back to Marvel Comics. “She’s an original,” Guggenheim shared. “She’s a party girl who stumbles into this world—quite literally.”

For some of the actors, who still can’t believe they’re now part of the MCU, Monday’s premiere helped it sink in. “Oh, my God! It’s wild! It’s the weirdest! Is this real? There’s a poster of me that’s giant!” Gonzaga said. “There’s so much art and imagination involved in the comics, films, and TV shows, so it’s a dream come true!”

Before you stream Marvel Studios’ She-Hulk: Attorney at Law on Disney+ later this week, D23 presents a smashing series of photos from the purple and green carpet:

5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Week

By Andie Hagemann

From a new Super Hero joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe to the debut of a Tangled Sing-Along, this week is jam-packed with content fit for every member of the family. On Wednesday, the Rez Dogs plan for an emotional farewell on Reservation Dogs, while Phoebe attempts to set up her friends on Everything’s Trash, and the first episode of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law smashes onto the screen that same day. A swashbuckling episode of Mickey Mouse Funhouse debuts Friday along with the premiere of Tangled Sing-Along.

Actor Devery Jacobs stands in a living room and looks at portraits on a wall in gold frames.

Reservation Dogs—Wednesday, August 17, on Hulu
This emotional episode follows Mabel as she experiences her final moments. As the village gathers to send Mabel on her journey, Elora (Devery Jacobs) grapples with the immense loss and what’s next. Jacobs also penned the episode with series co-creator and executive producer Sterlin Harjo.

Actors Moses Storm and Phoebe Robinson ballroom dance in a dream-like sequence with soft blue lighting. Storm wears blue and white striped pajamas and Robinson wears a white tank top.

Everything’s Trash—Wednesday, August 17, at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT on Freeform
Is love in the air? Phoebe (Phoebe Robinson) plays matchmaker with Malika (Toccarra Cash) and Michael (Moses Storm), but Malika sees the setup as an opportunity to revisit an ex. Meanwhile, Jayden (Jordan Carlos) tries to spice things up with Jessie (Nneka Okafor) after fearing their relationship has lost its spark.

(Left to Right) Actor Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner with CGI green skin and hair stands outside of a large bunker filled with large machines. Actor Tatiana Maslany as Jennifer Walters stands inside the cube wearing a helmet while Ruffalo monitors her transformation into She-Hulk.

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law—Thursday, August 18, on Disney+
Jennifer Walters (Tatiana Maslany) is a single, 30-something attorney specializing in superhuman-oriented legal cases… who also transforms into a green 6-foot-7-inch superpowered hulk. The nine-episode comedy series from Marvel Studios also stars Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner/Hulk; Ginger Gonzaga as Nikki Ramos; Josh Segarra as Augustus “Pug” Pugliese; Jameela Jamil as Titania; Renée Elise Goldsberry as Mallory Book; Jon Bass as Todd; Tim Roth as Emil Blonsky/Abomination; and Benedict Wong as Wong. Click here, to learn more about the eclectic characters. New episodes debut weekly on Thursdays.

Animated skeleton Captain Salty Bones stands halfway up a gold robe ladder. He wears black boots, a red scarf around his head, and a black hat adorned with skull and crossbones.

Mickey Mouse Funhouse—Friday, August 19, at 8 a.m. ET/PT on Disney Channel and Disney Junior
Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and their pals embark on an epic pirate adventure in this brand-new special. Star of Disney+ series Big Shot and friend of D23 John Stamos voices the legendary pirate Captain Salty Bones, who invites the crew on the biggest treasure hunt ever. Do they have what it takes to become true pirates?

Animated characters Flynn Rider and Rapunzel hold hands and sit facing each other in a wooden rowboat. Thousands of lit lanterns float above their heads.

Tangled Sing-Along—Friday, August 19, on Disney+
Warm up those singing voices because the sing-along version of this beloved tale comes to the streamer on Friday! Walt Disney Animation Studios’ adaptation of the classic fairy tale Rapunzel (voiced by Mandy Moore) is a beautiful princess who has been locked away in a tower since she was captured as a baby. With her magical long blonde hair providing eternal youth, the evil Mother Gothel (voiced by Donna Murphy) uses its power to keep her young. Rapunzel becomes curious about the outside world, and when a young man (voiced by Zachary Levi) uses her tower for sanctuary, she asks him to help her escape.

Cast Unveiled for Aladdin North American Tour

By Alison Stateman

The smash Broadway musical Aladdin will be hitting the road again this fall with a stellar cast.

Disney Theatrical Productions, under the direction of Thomas Schumacher, President of Disney Theatrical Productions, announced casting for the highly anticipated North American tour, which debuts in Schenectady, New York, at Proctors Theatre, from October 11 through October 23, 2022. It will go on to delight audiences in 36 cities during the 2022–2023 season, with additional cities to be announced.

The cast will feature Adi Roy as Aladdin, Marcus M. Martin as Genie, Senzel Ahmady as Jasmine, Anand Nagraj as Jafar, Aaron Choi as Iago, Sorab Wadia as Sultan, Ben Chavez as Omar, Jake Letts as Babkak, Colt Prattes as Kassim, Dwelvan David as standby Genie, Jafar, and Sultan, and J. Andrew Speas as standby Genie, Sultan, and Babkak.

Roy most recently played Phoenix in the reopening cast of Jagged Little Pill on Broadway.

(from left to right) Adi Roy, who will take on the lead role in Aladdin’s North American tour, smiles and turns toward the viewer. He wears a grey and navy striped crewneck sweater. Marcus M. Martin, a regional theater veteran, will play Genie in the North American tour of the hit Broadway musical Aladdin. Marcus faces the viewer with a broad smile and wears a maroon crew neck sweater. Senzel Ahmady, a native of the San Francisco Bay area and NYU student, is set to star as Jasmine in the North American touring production of Aladdin. She faces the viewer with a closed-mouth smile, her long, dark hair parted in the center and wears a scoop-neck white shirt.

Rounding out the cast are Alyssa Anani, Carina R. Avila, Daniel Brackett, Victoria Byrd, Edward Cuellar, Cody Hernández, D. Jerome, Joshua Kenneth Allen Johnson, Tyler Johnson-Campion, Maya Kazzaz, Brandon J. Large, Lauren Louis, Melissa Hunter McCann, Angelina Mullins, Omar Nieves, Ryan Rodiño, Cameron Sirian, Taylor Mackenzie Smith and Asten Stewart.

Aladdin, the hit musical based on the Academy Award®-winning animated film, opened on Broadway at the New Amsterdam Theatre to critical acclaim on March 20, 2014, and quickly established itself as one of the biggest new blockbusters in recent years, breaking 14 New Amsterdam Theatre house records.

The North American tour will be one of six productions around the world, joining those currently running on Broadway and in Tokyo, the Netherlands, Mexico City, and Germany. Worldwide, Aladdin has welcomed an audience of more than 14 million people.

A previous North American tour of Casey Nicholaw’s Broadway production played 1,201 performances in 41 cities date to date, drawing more than 2.7 million people.

You can find out more about the newly imagined North American tour by clicking here.

Watch the Disney & Marvel GAMES SHOWCASE on Friday, September 9 – Live from D23 Expo 2022

By the D23 team,

D23 Expo is about to level up! Disney is streaming the Disney & Marvel GAMES SHOWCASE to fans worldwide on Friday, September 9, at 1 p.m. PT/4 p.m. ET. Be sure to tune in to the showcase, hosted by Kinda Funny’s Blessing Adeoye Jr.

The digital showcase will feature incredible new content from Disney & Pixar Games, Marvel Games, Lucasfilm Games, and 20th Century Games. In addition to all-new announcements, fans can expect new reveals from titles including Disney Dreamlight Valley, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, and LEGO® Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, as well as a sneak peek at an upcoming Marvel ensemble game from Skydance New Media.

The Disney & Marvel GAMES SHOWCASE will be livestreamed from D23 Expo and available to watch on a variety of platforms, including:

Fans attending D23 Expo in person will be able to watch the showcase live on the Premiere Stage, with a presentation following the livestream featuring developer interviews, special guests, and exclusive giveaways. 

On the D23 Expo show floor, fans can visit Aniplex’s Disney Twisted-Wonderland booth to learn more about the unique anime-style game inspired by iconic Disney Villains. Attendees will be able to discover the different dorms of Night Raven College with a fun photo opportunity and see Twisted-Wonderland characters at the Infinity Cube, an immersive experience featuring live 2D animation. While supplies last, everyone who visits the Disney Twisted-Wonderland booth will receive a hand-fan featuring Grim, a cat-like monster who aspires to be a great mage and your roommate in the game. 

D23 Expo is sold out. The Disney & Marvel GAMES SHOWCASE and select additional presentations will be streamed for guests at D23 Expo Live! throughout the show, on September 9, 10, and 11. For more information, visit D23Expo.com.

Schedule and talent are subject to change.

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A Magical Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella Reunion—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter

It’s Possible—Cinderella: The Reunion, A Special Edition of 20/20 to Air August 23

In 1997, The Wonderful World of Disney presented an incredible version of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, starring Brandy as the titular princess and the iconic Whitney Houston as her Fairy Godmother, along with a truly all-star cast. And to celebrate the film’s 25th anniversary, ABC News Studios will present Cinderella: The Reunion, A Special Edition of 20/20 on Tuesday, August 23, at 8 p.m. ET.

Featuring Brandy as well as castmates Disney Legend Whoopi Goldberg, Paolo Montalban, Victor Garber, Bernadette Peters, Jason Alexander, and Veanne Cox, the one-hour special will air during Disney’s World Princess Week and will explore how the revolutionary made-for-television musical expanded society’s view of the term “princess.” Look for interviews with original cast members, as well as rare behind-the-scenes footage with Houston.

It’ll also dive into the film’s positive impact on representation in Hollywood and feature interviews with stars who share a connection to the project—including Tony®, Grammy®, and Emmy® Award-winning actor and singer Billy Porter; actress Jade Jones, who plays Belle in the off-Broadway tour of Beauty and the Beast; and singer-songwriter and choreographer Todrick Hall, a Cinderella superfan who has drawn inspiration from the film throughout his career.

Following the special, The Wonderful World of Disney will air—for the first time on broadcast television in more than two decades—the original film at 9 p.m. ET, which is also available to stream on Disney+.

Always remember: Impossible things are happening every day!

5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Weekend Presented by State Farm®

Temps remain pretty darn warm around much of the country, even as schools are starting back up—so why not stay nice and cool indoors and check out some fantastical fun from around the worlds of Disney? There’s X-Men: Days of Future Past on FX; the 2016 retelling of Pete’s Dragon on Disney+; a new episode of Celebrity Family Feud on ABC; and so much more.

More Mummy, More Problems: Under Wraps 2 Coming This September

Ready for another spooktacular good time? Disney Branded Television’s Under Wraps 2, the anticipated sequel to the eerie-sistably fun Halloween Disney Channel Original Movie Under Wraps, will debut Sunday, September 25, on Disney Channel and will stream on Disney+ shortly thereafter.

Under Wraps 2 picks up as Marshall (Malachi Barton), Gilbert (Christian J. Simon), and Amy (Sophia Hammons) are getting ready to attend Amy’s father’s Halloween-themed wedding to his fiancé Carl. However, plans soon go awry when the three friends discover their mummy pal Harold (Phil Wright) and his beloved Rose (Rryla McIntosh) may be in danger. Sobek (T.J. Storm), an evil mummy with a 1,000-year-old grudge against his best-friend-turned-bitter-rival Harold, is unexpectedly awakened and out for revenge. With help from his hypnotized lacky Larry (Jordan Conley), Sobek kidnaps Rose—so Gilbert, Marshall, Buzzy (Melanie Brook), and Harold must use their skills once again to save her and get back in time to attend the wedding.

The film also stars Claude Knowlton as Amy’s father, Pop; Antonio Cayonne as Carl; and Adam Wylie (Disney Channel’s 1997 version of Under Wraps) as Beuller, owner of Beuller’s Jewelry.

Merriment, Mirth, and Murder Mystery in Hulu’s Wedding Season

Earlier this week, Hulu shared the new trailer for the original series Wedding Season, starring Rosa Salazar and Gavin Drea. All eight episodes of the rom-com thriller will premiere next month on the streaming service.

The genre-busting series tells the story of Katie (Salazar) and Stefan (Drea), who fall for each other at a wedding and begin an affair—despite Katie already having a fiancé. Two months later, at Katie’s wedding, her new husband and his entire family are murdered. The police think Stefan did it. Stefan thinks Katie did it. And no one knows for sure what the truth is…

Wedding Season is an action-packed romp across the United Kingdom and the United States, as Katie and Stefan go on the run—all while trying to prove their innocence.

Jade Harrison, Jamie Michie, Callie Cooke, Bhav Joshi, Ioanna Kimbrook, and Omar Baroud round out the cast. Look for it beginning Thursday, September 8, on Hulu!

Dan Povenmire Proves Even Hamsters Can Be Superheroes

D23 recently sat down with our friend Dan Povenmire for a freewheeling chat about his brand-new animated series Hamster & Gretel, premiering this week on Disney Channel. See what he had to say about—among other things—how the series fits into the Phineas & Ferb universe; how the music is created for the show; and the story behind how his daughter became the voice of Gretel.

Hulu Debuts the Trailer for the Final Season of Trolls: TrollsTopia

The seventh and final season of Hulu’s Trolls: TrollsTopia has just debuted this week—and it proves anything is possible with a little teamwork, a bit of glitter, and a lot of fun!

When the vacation that Val (voiced by Lauren Mayhew) organizes doesn’t go to plan and R&B (voiced by Kat Graham) hosts a disastrous pancake breakfast, Poppy (voiced by Amanda Leighton) and the Trolls must get creative. And when Cloud Guy (voiced by Walt Dohrn) is accepted to Cloud College he embarks on a hunt to find a replacement to annoy Branch in his absence. But does one even exist?

See the series now, streaming only on Hulu!

ICYMI: Meet the New Student at Cal U on Freeform’s grown-ish

Class is back in session for lots of schools around the country, and that includes fictional Cal U on the Freeform series grown-ish. This season, just-graduated Zoey (Yara Shahidi) will be helping brother Junior (Marcus Scribner) learn how to navigate college—and D23 heard from both Scribner and Shahidi, as well as other members of the shows cast and creative time. Click here to read more.

Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ Offer the Best in Streaming Inside The Disney Bundle Pavilion at D23 Expo, Including Special Perks for Disney+ Subscribers

By the D23 Team

Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ make their return to D23 Expo: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, showcasing the ultimate streaming lineup of live and on-demand content. During the three-day Ultimate Fan Event, presented by Visa, attendees can enjoy immersive experiences, talent appearances, and photo opportunities at The Disney Bundle Pavilion along with live demos of the latest features on Disney+, special perks for Disney+ subscribers across the show floor, and much more.

This year, the global celebration of Disney+ Day returns on Thursday, September 8, leading into D23 Expo from Friday, September 9, through Sunday, September 11. To continue the festivities, attendees will be treated to news, first looks, and talent appearances from upcoming Disney+ Originals as part of the highly anticipated Hall D23 showcases including the Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and Disney Live Action presentation on Friday, September 9, and the Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Disney Branded Television presentations on Saturday, September 10. Throughout the weekend, Disney+ subscribers attending D23 Expo will be able to unlock special giveaways or promotions at Offer Spots on the show floor when they present their Disney+ subscriber pass, which can be picked up at D23 Expo starting on Thursday, September 8.

In honor of Dancing with the Stars’ new home, Disney+ ​​invites guests to step back into the ballroom for a special celebration on the Backlot Stage on Sunday, September 11. Co-hosts Tyra Banks and Alfonso Ribeiro will be joined by a panel of executive producers and judges to share their favorite memories from the show and reveal new details about Season 31, premiering Monday, September 19, on Disney+.

The Disney Bundle Pavilion
On the show floor, The Disney Bundle Pavilion will showcase the unprecedented collection of entertainment and sports content offered across Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ with special programming and experiences.

Disney+ will exhibit two unique installations for fans to experience. A lenticular installation offers guests an opportunity to look for their reflection among the moving images, while a Disney+ holographic display will surprise guests with beamed-in appearances by their favorite characters.

Hulu invites guests to “Check in to Their Obsessions” as they walk through the iconic Hulu green vessel and are transported to a world filled with all their Hulu favorites, offering something for every type of viewer—whether they’re a pop culture aficionado or reality TV buff, or whether their watch list is filled with adult animation or critically acclaimed dramas. They will be able to join the Belchers for a Bob’s Burgers family photo opportunity, as well as put themselves in the hot seat of a confessional from their favorite reality TV shows, as they navigate a variety of immersive experiences. 

ESPN+ will offer fans a backstage pass that will give them a close-up look at some of the most iconic memorabilia in sports, including the College Football Playoff trophy, the UFC Championship belt, an El Clásico game ball, and more. Then, fans can complete their VIP fan experience by snapping a photo sitting behind a sports news desk. 

The Disney Bundle Pavilion Stage Programming
Additionally, The Disney Bundle Pavilion stage will host three full days of panels, trivia, activities, fan-favorite screenings, and more, highlighting the diverse offering of shows, movies, and sports from Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+.

Highlights of the tentative schedule are as follows, with times subject to change (all times PT):

Friday, September 9
11:35 a.m. – Pixar’s Onward Story Presentation by Story Supervisor Kelsey Mann
12:00 p.m. – To the Edge of the Unknown from National Geographic with Jimmy Chin and Alex Honnold
12:35 p.m. – Sketch with an Animator: Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Eric Goldberg
1:55 p.m. – The History of Cars: Road Trip from the Original Film to New Series Cars on the Road with Creative Director Jay Ward
3:50 p.m. – Across the Bundle Spotlights: Hispanic Voices Panel
6:25 p.m. – Hulu Dance Party

Saturday, September 10
12:10 p.m. – A Conversation with Frozen Filmmakers with Academy Award® Winners Chris Buck (Director) and Peter Del Vecho (Producer)
1:10 p.m. – Sketch with an Animator: Solar Opposites’ Lindsay Carrozza
3:50 p.m. – Across the Bundle Spotlights: Made by Her Panel
4:50 p.m. – Meet the Muppets: The Muppets Mayhem Conversation Hosted by Tahj Mowry
6:25 p.m. – Hulu Dance Party

Sunday, September 11
10:00 a.m. – A Conversation with Encanto Filmmakers with Academy Award Winners Jared Bush (Director/Writer), Clark Spencer (Producer), and Yvett Merino (Producer)
3:50 p.m. – Across the Bundle Spotlights: Black History Always Panel
6:25 p.m. – Hulu Dance Party

Stage Presentations featuring Disney+ Content
Continuing the Disney+ Day celebration, fans will be treated to exclusive first looks at some of the new movies, series, specials, and shorts coming to Disney+ in 2023 and beyond during the following panels, including the newly announced Dancing with the Stars 31st Season Celebration on September 11.

Highlights of the tentative schedule are as follows, with times subject to change (all times PT):

Friday, September 9
10:45 a.m. – The Simpsons! (Premiere Stage)
3:30 p.m. – Studio Showcase, Day 1: Celebrate the Magic of Disney and Pixar (Hall D23)
5:45 p.m. – National Geographic and Disney+ Special Screening: Epic Adventures with Bertie Gregory (Hyperion Stage)

Saturday, September 10
10:00 a.m. – Studio Showcase, Day 2: Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, and 20th Century Studios (Hall D23)
3:30 p.m. – Disney’s Epic Entertainment Showcase: The Musical: The Extravaganza! (Hall D23)
5:45 p.m. – National Geographic and Disney+ Special Screening: Limitless with Chris Hemsworth (Hyperion Stage)
6:00 p.m. – The Santa Clauses: Conversation with Cast and Creators (Premiere Stage)
6:00 p.m. – Sneak Peek at Zootopia+ from Walt Disney Animation Studios (Backlot Stage)

Sunday, September 11
10:00 a.m. – Disney Original Documentary’s Sneak Peek of Mickey: The Story of a Mouse (Backlot Stage)
10:30 a.m. – The Cast and Creators of the Disney+ Series The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (Premiere Stage)
6:00 p.m. – Dancing with the Stars’ 31st Season Celebration (Backlot Stage)

D23 Expo is sold out. Select presentations will be streamed for guests at D23 Expo Live! For more information, visit D23Expo.com.

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