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Disney's D23 Expo 2017: Star Sightings

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Jul 16, 2017 12:17 AM
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Laura Dern and Benecio Del Toro

The Star Wars: The Last Jedi actors took part in Disney's D23 EXPO 2017 in Anaheim, Calif. The film is set to be released in theaters on December 15, 2017.


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Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Josh Brolin

The stars of Avengers: Infinity War stand together on stage at D23 in Anaheim, Calif.


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John Boyega & Daisy Ridley

Star Wars: The Force Awakens stars are smiley at the Disney event on July 15.


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Chris Hemsworth, Paul Bettany, Mark Ruffalo

The studly stars gathered together at D23.


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Emily Blunt

The Mary Poppins Returns star was bold and blonde at D23.


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Ava DuVernay, Mindy Kaling, Reese Witherspoon, Oprah Winfrey and Storm Reid

The Wrinkle in Time stars and director took part Walt Disney Studios live action presentation at Disney's D23 EXPO 2017 in Anaheim, Calif. The film, based on the beloved book, will be released in theaters on March 9, 2018. 


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John Lasseter

Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios' chief creative officer kicks things off with life-size models of Cruz Ramirez and Lightning McQueen from Cars 3.


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Bob Iger

The Walt Disney Company CEO makes his opening remarks at the 30th Anniversary Disney Legends Awards Ceremony.


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Anika Noni Rose

The Princess and the Frog star performs "Go the Distance" from Hercules.


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Mark Hamill

The Star Wars actor recalls how Disney "provided me a tutorial of how I could make my dreams come true by lifting the curtain."


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Whoopi Goldberg

The surprise inductee proudly shows off her Minnie Mouse heels.


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Ava DuVernay, Oprah Winfrey & Mark Hamill

The Wrinkle in Time director—surrounded by two of this year's honorees—has a prime seat.


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Julie Taymor

The Tony-winning Lion King director shares an emotional story about the power of the theater.


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The Lion King Cast

After Taymor accepts her award, the ensemble gives a surprise performance.


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Jenna Johnson & Val Chmerkovskiy

The dancers pay tribute to Marvel's Lee and Jack Kirby.


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Stan Lee & Mickey Mouse

Lee says Walt Disney has been an "inspiration" since childhood.


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Wayne Jackson & Mickey Mouse

Jackson is honored for his pioneering work on the Disney Parks' Audio-Animatronics.


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Oprah Winfrey & Mickey Mouse

The best part about working for ABC/Disney is that they "let me be me," Winfrey says.


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Chadwick Boseman

The Black Panther actor signs autographs for fans.


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Alan Horn

Walt Disney Studios' chairman introduces what's in store for the rest of 2017 and beyond.


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Kristen Bell

The actress, reprising her role as Anna from Frozen, teases the upcoming short Olaf's Frozen Adventure.


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Phil Johnston, Sarah Silverman & Rich Moore

The team behind Wreck-It Ralph 2 announce Taraji P. Henson has joined the cast.


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Jodi Benson

The Little Mermaid actress makes a surprise appearance during the Wreck-It Ralph 2 panel.


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Auli'i Cravalho, Linda Larkin, Paige O'Hara, Jodi Benson, Mandy Moore, Anika Noni Rose & Kelly Macdonald

Surprise! Disney's princesses—including Moana, Jasmine, Belle, Ariel, Rapunzel, Tiana and Merida—will appear in Wreck-It Ralph 2.


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