By Zach Johnson Five years ago today, Marvel Studios’ Captain America: Civil War debuted in theaters, pitting two of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, Captain America (Chris Evans) and Iron Man (Disney Legend Robert Downey Jr.), against each other. The reason? Following a series of global disasters—all while trying to keep the peace—they disagreed over the Sokovia …
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By Jocelyn Buhlman You probably don’t need to guess what our favorite number is here at D23. Named for the year 1923, when Walt Disney founded The Walt Disney Company, D23 has been celebrating Disney fandom since 2009. Since today is our anniversary, we thought we’d celebrate by pointing out where you can find our …
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By Megan Deppe In the Marvel Cinematic Universe there are so many cool moments in the films that stick with us long after we leave the theater. In honor of the ten years that have lead up to Avengers: Infinity War, here’s a look back at some of the Marvel moments that we still can’t …
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By Megan Deppe “You’ve become part of a bigger universe. You just don’t know it yet.” Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) said those words 10 years and 18 movies ago, igniting a cinematic universe that would bring together the world’s greatest heroes—the Avengers. On April 27, those heroes face off against their most powerful foe …
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By Jim Frye, Thanos is coming and it’s going to take the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe to confront him. After 10 years and 18 films (all of which opened at No. 1!), Avengers: Infinity War is almost here, bringing together the largest gathering of Marvel Super Heroes ever assembled. Fans finally get to see Doctor …
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By Megan Deppe Walt Disney once said, “Our greatest natural resource is the minds of our children,” and entertainment that inspires both children and adults is part of his enduring legacy. So many beloved Disney films have featured mentors who’ve taught their mentees—and us!—very important lessons. After all, where would Hercules be if Phil hadn’t …
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In celebration of the Academy Awards®, airing this Sunday at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on ABC, we asked you to fill out our very own Disney ballot. You voted—and the results are in! Read on to see which heroes, songs, and films were your favorites in 2016. Best Hero in a Starring Role WINNER-Captain …
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By D23 Team Before we welcome in the new year, take a look at some of our favorite Disney moments from 2016! Groundbreaking of Star Wars-Themed Lands While the news of these galactic expansions to Disneyland in Anaheim and Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida first broke back at D23 Expo 2015, construction on the lands …
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By Courtney Potter Trick or Treat: New Frightfully Fun Parade Coming to Disneyland Park There’s something special brewing for this year’s Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland Park! The all-new Frightfully Fun Parade will offer all manner of thrills and chills, featuring a bevy of spooky spirits from deep in the New Orleans Bayou, the kooky …
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Oxford-educated Henry Jackman has scored the music for a number of films, including X-Men: First Class and Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Trained in classical music then plying his trade in the electronic music world, he eventually “bumped into” famed film composer Hans Zimmer, who said he should be doing film music. So he made …
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By Jim Frye Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War is shaping up to be one of the biggest films of the summer, bringing together Captain America and Iron Man in a battle of wills—and fists! But D23 fans watching the film will get a special treat—an exclusive D23 Easter Egg! Kevin Feige, producer and president, Marvel …
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The battle lines have been drawn, and this Friday, May 6, Earth’s Mightiest Heroes choose a side: Team Cap or Team Iron Man. It’s a grudge match for the ages as the Avengers wrestle with whether to submit to government oversight or go it alone. Captain America’s team sees danger in the government’s meddling, whereas …
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By Jim Frye This week, Marvel’s latest adventure, Captain America: Civil War, storms into theaters, re-teaming our favorite Marvel heroes to fight their most dangerous foes yet—each other. Staring Chris Evans as the title character Captain America, aka Steve Rogers, and Robert Downey Jr. as the never-at-a-loss-for-words Tony Stark, aka, Iron Man, this latest outing …
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By Jim Frye A lot has happened in the Marvel Cinematic Universe these past eight years. In 2008, Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark created a suit of armor, starting a string of events that culminates with Captain America: Civil War, a Marvel Super Hero extravaganza on a giant scale—but also one of Marvel’s most intimate …
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By Courtney Potter Wintry Wizardry at DCA’s Frozen – Live at the Hyperion We’re a little over a month away from the big debut of Disney California Adventure’s newest production, Frozen – Live at the Hyperion—which means there’s all kinds of magic occurring behind the proverbial scenes. Lucky for us, our pals over at the …
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