Just like the Pixar and Walt Disney Animation panels, the live action panels at D23 Expo were full of surprises and things to get all the fans chomping at the bit wanting more. You *may* have heard a few cheers, squeals, and just show me the trailers!?! (looking at you Marvel Studios and Jon Favreau) if you were within a 2o mile radius of my house. Everything looks and sounds AMAZING. I have all your Disney, Marvel Studios, and Lucasfilm D23 Expo 2017 News!
A WRINKLE IN TIME
When this was announced I was excited to see how Disney would bring one of my favorite books to life. The teaser is here and looks so good! The film, takes audiences across dimensions of time and space, examining the nature of darkness versus light and ultimately, the triumph of love.
A Wrinkle in Time opens in theatres everywhere on March 9th, 2018!
THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS
My little ballerina is stoked for this one! And just look at the cast: Keira Knightley as the Sugar Plum Fairy, newcomer Mackenzie Foy as Clara, Helen Mirren as Mother Ginger, Morgan Freeman as godfather Drosselmeyer, and featuring a special performance by Misty Copeland.
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The film largely takes place in a strange and mysterious parallel world—home to Land of Snowflakes, Land of Flowers and Land of Sweets. But it’s the ominous Fourth Realm where Clara must take on a tyrant called Mother Ginger as well as a gang of mice who’ve stolen a coveted key from Clara.
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms opens in theatres everywhere on November 2nd, 2018!
MARY POPPINS RETURNS
We love, Love, LOVE the books and the first film. Seeing Mary back on the big screen is so exciting! In this original musical sequel, Mary, Emily Blunt, and her friend Jack, Lin-Manuel Miranda, an optimistic street lamplighter, embark on entirely new adventures with the next generation of the Banks family to help them find the joy and wonder missing in their lives.
The film also stars Ben Whishaw as Michael Banks, Emily Mortimer as Jane Banks, Julie Walters as the Banks’ housekeeper Ellen, with Colin Firth as Fidelity Fiduciary’s William Weatherall Wilkins and Meryl Streep as Mary’s eccentric cousin Topsy. Angela Lansbury appears as the Balloon Lady and Dick Van Dyke as Mr. Dawes Jr., the retired chairman of the bank.
Mary Poppins Returns to theaters everywhere on December 25th, 2018!!
DUMBO
The film stars Colin Farrell as Holt Farrier, a former circus star and war-veteran charged with the care of a newborn elephant whose oversized ears make him a laughingstock of an already struggling circus. Nico Parker and Finley Hobbins were cast as Holt’s children, who discover that Dumbo can fly. Danny DeVito portrays circus owner Max Medici who tries to capitalize on the novelty. And Michael Keaton is persuasive entrepreneur V.A. Vandevere who swoops in with aerial artist Colette Marchant, portrayed by Eva Green, to make Dumbo a star.
Dumbo flies into theaters everywhere on March 29th, 2019!
THE LION KING
The. Lion. King. The first Disney movie I saw in theaters, the one I watched over and over again on V.H.S. so I had to patiently wait for it to rewind (the struggle kids), a movie I can quote word for word, my absolute favorite is being reimagined into a live action film. I heard the clip they showed at D23 looked stunning. Of course Jon Favreau did an amazing job, just look at The Jungle Book. But don’t think this makes me forgive you Jon for not releasing that footage to the public, or at least to me!
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The Lion King roars into theaters everywhere on July 19th, 2019!
STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI
We are all anxiously awaiting December for the next Star Wars film. We were treated to a behind the scenes look at the film, and I don’t know about you but I’ve watched this quite a few times. The Skywalker saga continues as the heroes of THE FORCE AWAKENS join the galactic legends in an epic adventure that unlocks age-old mysteries of the Force and shocking revelations of the past.
AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR
This is another one that has me casting major side-eye. I’m hoping that after SDCC Marvel Studios will release the trailer. Until then, feast your eyes on the beauty that is almost all of our favorites on stage at the same time. And at least this time, they aren’t standing on opposites sides ready to throw down.
That’s awesome! So much to talk about the Infinity war teaser but there is a scene between spider man and Iron man that gave me chills . Cannot wait to see these movies!
A Wrinkle in Time is a book that I have read a few times but have never really enjoyed. I wonder if I will like the movie any better?
I had no idea about some of these movies being made and I have to say that I am very excited about quite a few of them! Live action Lion King is so exciting and the cast of A Wrinkle in Time looks to be amazing!
I have to admit that I’ve never read A Wrinkle in Time, but after watching the trailor I might have to check it out from my local library before seeing the movie! It looks great!
I am so excited about all of this! I think I am MOST excited about seeing the new Mary Poppins, although Julie Andrews will always be the true Mary Poppins for me. I also can’t wait for the new Star Wars film!
I’m so excited to see a Wrinkle in Time! Such a great cast and the story line looks magnificent. I’m a sucker for magical stories and this one really looks like it will be a hit!
I have also watched a movie in THE LION KING while my stay in London..And had a great Experience..:)
I am so excited for Star Wars! It’s going to be amazing! and Mulan! Disney never rests! x
As a huge Star Wars fan, it is still so alien for me to see the franchise under Disney. Curious to see where they will take it in the future. Both worried and excited at the same time.
Wrinkle in Time is what I’m looking forward to watching. I was never a Star Wars fan!
I would absolutely love watching Mary Poppins! That was a favorite when I was younger, but I think my kids would go crazy over the Star Wars.
I’m excited about all of these, but if I had to chose it would be Avengers! Star Wars comes in close as second!
That pretty much sums up the Disney movies I kept on watching every Saturday evening before having bath. I liked Pocahontas and Aristocats too. I have not heard of the new Disney film, looks great!
I am sooooo excited for a wrinkle in time !! Reese is such an amazing actress and one of my favs !! The other movies have caught my eye as well 🙂
I loved A Wrinkle in Time as a child and I can’t wait to see the movie! And Reese Witherspoon! She is one of my favorite actresses! Mary Poppins will also be on my list!!
Mary Poppins is one of my favorite childhood books. I can’t wait to see this and many of the others as well.
There are so many of these that I would be excited to see. Although a few of them I will be very nervous about as well. The biggest nervous moments would be about the new Mary Poppins movie with Emily Blunt, Guy Ritchie directing Aladdin and having Will Smith as the Genie. We shall see about all of these choices and whether they work.
That movie looks so good! I used to read the book when I was a kid.
I am a Marvel freak! Currently going through all the ones on Netflix and loving Flash right now. The only bad thing about binging on them all is they all end and I have to wait for the next season. Kills me.
I had no idea that they were doing most of these. Its hard to pick one that I’m most excited about. Maybe Aladdin
I really want to see wrinkle in time. I’m a big fan of Reese.
I’m actually really excited about the release of Aladdin. I know people are moaning that it won’t be the same without Robin Williams as the Genie, but I think it will be fine 🙂
Louise x
All of them will most definitely be amazing but I’m most looking forward to Wrinkle In Time! My kids however are really looking forward to Aladdin.
Definitely Avengers! The hubby and o are big Avengers fans.
OMGOSH They all look great! Wrinkle in Time is one of my favorite books when I was younger!
A Wrinkle in Time looks like it’s going to be a really great movie to see. I know my daughters are excited for it!
These all sound awesome. Will Smith as the Genie in Aladdin?? Deff can’t wait for that one. Great post, thanks for sharing all this!
I can’t tell you how excited I am about the nutcracker. I go to see the ballet every year and love Helen Mirren
I can’t wait to see Avengers! and Wrinkle in time trailer looks promising as well
Holy smokes! I had not even heard of the “Wrinkle in time” but it looks super interesting. I’m a sucker for larger than life fantasy movies.
Katja xxx
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I’m so excited for all of these movies! Disney is really putting out some gems lately.
The Disney, Marvel Studios, and Lucasfilm D23 Expo 2017 sounds like it was amazing. I love how many exciting things are coming out. I have to admit that I can’t wait to see Dumbo which was one of my favorite characters when I was a little girl. Thanks for sharing this awesome event.
“I just hope we get to see the 8th wonder of the world, the backside of water make its film debut” I laughed WAY too hard at that.
So excited for all the new movies!
that’s because you are a Disney nerd!!!