For the first time ever, SFF Gazette will be in attendance during the D23 Expo as contributor Rohan Patel heads to Anaheim to get all the biggest scoops and reveals directly from Kevin Feige himself about the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The biggest panel of the weekend will begin on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. PST and while details are scarce, all signs have pointed to the cast of Fantastic Four being revealed during the special presentation. There's also a strong chance we get further clarity on Phase 5 and Phase 6, with possible X-Men reveals coming too.
Along with Marvel Studios, the early presentation will also feature Lucasfilm and 20th Century Studios, so expect some updates on The Mandalorian season three and maybe some news on their future theatrical slate.
Here's a schedule of the presentations we'll definitely be attending this weekend, including the two big ones - Disney/Pixar on Friday afternoon and Marvel Studios on Saturday morning. We'll be live blogging both panels on CBM, so make sure to tune in a little ahead of the scheduled time to prepare yourself for a few hours of nonstop announcements.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
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The Simpsons (10:45 a.m. PST)
The voice of Lisa herself, Yeardley Smith, leads a panel with Matt Groening, Simpsons producers, artists and special guests to deliver the inside scoop on Season 34 of America’s longest-running animated TV classic. Disney and Simpsons fans come together for never-before-heard behind-the-scenes stories, original art give-aways, the live premiere of a brand new Disney+ exclusive Simpsons short, and a surprise so shocking it can’t even be announced in press release form!
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Disney & Marvel GAMES SHOWCASE (1:00 p.m. PST)
Hosted by Kinda Funny’s Blessing Adeoye Jr., the 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, plus a sneak peek at the upcoming Marvel ensemble game from Skydance New Media. (Premiere Stage)
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Studio Showcase, Day 1: Celebrate the Magic of Disney and Pixar (3:30 p.m. PST)
Join Disney Studios for an all-star look at what’s coming up in theaters and on Disney+ from Disney’s iconic Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios, as well as its namesake motion picture group behind such recent Disney hits as Cruella, Jungle Cruise, and Chip ’N Dale: Rescue Rangers. (Hall D23)
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
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Studio Showcase, Day 2: Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, and 20th Century Studios (10:00 a.m. PST)
Welcome all multiversal, intergalactic, and world-spanning adventurers as Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, and 20th Century Studios preview upcoming titles, including sneak peeks and special guests. (Hall D23)
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MARVEL COMICS: Celebrating 60 Years of the Amazing Spider-Man (2:00 p.m. PST)
Celebrate sixty spectacular, sensational, web-slinging years of Spider-Man! From his humble debut in 1962’s Amazing Fantasy #15, he wall-crawled his way to international super-stardom. Now, join Executive Spider-Editor Nick Lowe and Editor in Chief C.B. Cebulski as they team up to trace the comics history of the web-head across six decades—and BEYOND! (Backlot Stage)
Plus, remember to follow me on Twitter and subscribe on YouTube for some fun giveaway opportunities during the live blog!