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D23 EXPO: Marvel announces ‘fan experiences’ and Pavilion updates for Anaheim event

Blimey, you blink and another massive convention is just around the corner. It has only been days since the door was closed on another incredible San Diego Comic-Con but there’s no rest for the wicked, so they say, and the Marvel team will be moving their carnival tent up the coast to Anaheim in just a few short weeks for the epic D23 Expo to be held over the weekend of Friday 23rd-Sunday 25th August 2019 at the Starfleet Headquart… sorry, the Anaheim Convention Center.

The last time Marvel presented at D23 was at the 2017 edition of the show, shortly after the buyout deal, folding the publisher under the Disney umbrella. And it was slightly reflected in the naivety of Disney about just how excited fans were going to be about seeing updates about BLACK PANTHER, THOR: RAGNAROK and AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR that the booth on the Exhibition Floor wasn’t exactly the biggest or easily maneuverable.

Well, let it not be said that Disney doesn’t learn from its mistakes (or ignores the fact that the Marvel movies are now outgrossing their own in-house efforts!) – this year will see not a booth, oh no, but an entire Pavillion, no less, hosting signings, presentations, games, stuff and nonsense from the moment the doors open. (Literally. In 2017 when we attended, we headed straight to the booth and got a huge free Captain America figure for our troubles, which played havoc with our return journey luggage packing!)

This year, fans can take part in an AVENGERS: ENDGAME ‘video experience’ (no doubt mentioning once or twice the recent announcement that ENDGAME has no surpassed James Cameron‘s AVATAR as the highest-grossing film of all time), as well as seeing costumes and props from the gamut of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Plus you’ve got all of the panels that are now officially lined up and, if you’re a Marvel fan, it’s safe to say you are pretty much made up for the weekend. We will also have ‘boots on the ground’ at the show and, here at The Convention Collective, we’ll try and keep you abreast of news and updates from the show as it progresses.


From the D23 Expo Press Release:

MARVEL UNVEILS THRILLING NEW EXPERIENCES FOR FANS AT DISNEY’S D23 EXPO 2019 IN ANAHEIM, AUGUST 23–25

“With only one month left until Disney’s highly anticipated D23 Expo in Anaheim on August 23–25, Marvel announced a thrilling show floor lineup that includes guest appearances and panels, stage events, exclusive merchandise, and more!

Inside the Marvel Studios Pavilion on the show floor, fans can step inside the action of Avengers: Endgame via a D23 Expo-exclusive video experience, and tour the costume gallery to see costumes worn by characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Throughout the weekend, Marvel Studios will host panel conversations with filmmakers and artists, as well as special talent signings inside the Pavilion. Fans can test their encyclopedic knowledge of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with daily trivia games for prizes.

Showcasing an array of new experiences for guests around the world to enjoy for years to come, the Disney Parks “Imagining Tomorrow, Today” Pavilion will give fans a unique look at Tony Stark’s latest plans to recruit guests to join alongside the Avengers in fully immersive areas filled with action and adventure in Hong Kong, Paris, and California.

Outside of the Pavilion, fans won’t want to miss Marvel’s exciting film, television, animation, and comic book panels and stage events. These include:

  • HOW TO DRAW THE MARVEL WAY – Friday, August 23, 3:30 p.m. PT, and Saturday, August 24, 3 p.m. PT, Center Stage

Marvel Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski, Creative Director of Themed Entertainment Brian Crosby, and some of Marvel’s top artists take you step by step through a creative tutorial on how to draw your favorite Marvel characters!

  • MARVEL ANIMATIONS’ VENOM INVASION / WORLD PREMIERE! – Friday, August 23, 6 – 7 p.m. PT, Stage 28

Join Marvel Animation for an exciting panel full of sneak peeks, special guests, and big announcements, including scoop on fan-favorite series Marvel’s Spider-Man and the world premiere of the new Marvel Rising special Battle of the Bands!

  • THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS HALL D23 PRESENTATION – Saturday, August 24, 10 a.m. – Noon, Hall D23

The Walt Disney Studios will present a behind-the-scenes look at its blockbuster collection of upcoming films, including a peek at exciting projects from Marvel Studios. As always, attendees will be treated to exclusive footage, special guest appearances, and more!

  • MARVEL COMICS: MARVEL 80th ANNIVERSARY – Saturday, August 24, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. PT, Stage 28

Marvel Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski and Executive Editor Tom Brevoort take you through the amazing, incredible, and uncanny history of Marvel Comics! Get the inside scoop on the House of Ideas—from Captain America to Captain Marvel! As part of Marvel’s 80th Anniversary celebration this year, this commemorative panel looks back at the history of the Marvel Universe, honoring the iconic characters and timeless stories that have inspired fans all around the world. Marvel will continue celebrating this milestone with its characters and fans in exciting ways all year—from comics and games, to digital shows, toys, collectibles, and more.

Additional panel details will be released in the coming days and made available on the D23 Expo app.


Single-day tickets for Friday and Sunday of D23 Expo 2019 are available for $89 for one-day adult admission and $69 for children ages 3–9. Gold Members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club can purchase tickets for $79 for a one-day adult admission and $59 for children ages 3–9. Single-day Saturday tickets and three-day passes are sold out. For more information on tickets and D23 Expo 2019, visit D23Expo.com.


ABOUT MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT

Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over eighty years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing, publishing, games, and digital media. For more information visit marvel.com. © 2019 MARVEL

ABOUT D23 EXPO 2019

D23 Expo—The Ultimate Disney Fan Event—brings together all the worlds of Disney under one roof for three packed days of presentations, pavilions, experiences, concerts, sneak peeks, shopping, and more. The event provides fans with unprecedented access to Disney films, television, games, theme parks, and celebrities. For the latest D23 Expo 2019 news, visit D23expo.com. Presentations, talent, and schedule subject to change. To join the D23 Expo conversation, be sure to follow DisneyD23 on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, and use the hashtag #D23Expo.

ABOUT D23

The name “D23” pays homage to the exciting journey that began in 1923 when Walt Disney opened his first studio in Hollywood. D23 is the first official club for fans in Disney’s 90-plus-year history. It gives its members a greater connection to the entire world of Disney by placing them in the middle of the magic through its quarterly publication, Disney twenty-three; a rich website at D23.com with members-only content; member-exclusive discounts; and special events for D23 Members throughout the year.

Fans can join D23 at Gold Membership ($99.99), Gold Family Membership ($129.99), and General Membership (complimentary) levels at D23.com. To keep up with all the latest D23 news and events, follow DisneyD23 on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Leonard Sultana
Leonard Sultana
Leonard Sultana is a full-time DJ / part-time nerd and is doing his damnedest to swap those around. He is the creator of An Englishman In San Diego, The Convention Collective and a rather nice cocktail involving Dandelion & Burdock.

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