Up next, Bailey welcomed to the stage stars from Disenchanted including Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, Maya Rudolph, Gabriella Baldacchino, James Marsden, Idina Menzel, Yvette Nicole Brown and Jayma Mays. It debuts exclusively on Disney+ September 30. Directed by Anne Fletcher and produced by Lynn Harris, “Hocus Pocus 2” also stars Sam Richardson, Tony Hale and Hannah Waddingham. It’s up to three high-school students (Whitney Peak, Belissa Escobedo, Lilia Buckingham) to stop the ravenous witches from wreaking a new kind of havoc before dawn on All Hallow’s Eve. It’s been 29 years since the 17th-century sisters have been resurrected and they are looking for revenge. And of course, we have the chance to explore new chapters of stories we all know and love.”įans got a wicked greeting from Hocus Pocus 2 stars Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy, who appeared magically via video to surprise the room with a new trailer.

We continue to explore reimaginings that honor our Disney legacy, and we can also create the next generation of Disney original stories. “But what’s so exciting about Disney+ is that it gives us a lot of freedom to tell an even bigger range of stories. Bailey reflected on the Studio’s incredible live-action history, “My team and I feel so lucky that we get to continue that tradition.”īailey queued up three more streaming titles: “We love making movies for the big screen and we have some incredible ones coming up,” he said. Pinocchio stars Tom Hanks as Geppetto and Erivo as the Blue Fairy, and features the voices of Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Jiminy Cricket and Pinocchio, respectively. Sean Bailey greeted excited fans with a nod to Erivo’s stunning performance and this week’s Disney+ debut of the beloved tale of the wooden puppet who longs to be a real boy. The event included the following highlights:

And that’s something we try to do each and every day at the studio.”įans saw a new logo introduction of the iconic Disney castle-now platinum in honour of Disney’s 100 Years of Wonder celebration.Ĭreated by Disney Studios and Industrial Light & Magic, and featuring an all-new arrangement of “When You Wish Upon a Star” by award-winning composer Christophe Beck the new Disney castle introduction will play in front of all Disney theatrical and streaming releases starting this year. It’s a motto about dreaming big, dreaming the impossible and making those dreams come true. “Of course, ‘When You Wish Upon a Star’ was first heard in the animated film Pinocchio in 1940. “What a way to kick off the show,” said Alan Bergman, chairman of The Walt Disney Studios. The showcase began with a look back at special moments in Studio history as Cynthia Erivo’s performed “When You Wish Upon a Star” from the new live-action version of Pinocchio. For those willing to try something different there are boutique beers available, and the cocktails on offer are also competitively priced.The Walt Disney Studios have teased upcoming content at D23 Expo 2022 held at Anaheim Convention Center. It is worth stopping by to view the many local artworks displayed around the venue that can be purchased at any time.Īs well as offering a broad range of wines, Ember also sports a wide array of local and imported beers. In winter the best place to sit is under the skylights facing the bar, a spot that catches plenty of sunlight.Įmber Lounge and Tapas is the most recent addition to the busy Westgarth strip, and a welcome one with its intimate design and refined furnishings. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available.Īn extensive and well-priced wine-list complements the menu, and features quality Australian and international wines.Īs well as seating on the footpath on High Street, diners can sit in the rear covered courtyard that adjoins sister establishment Ember Lounge. Italian influences shine through with the wide range of wood-fired pizzas and pastas. Last updated ApAbout Ember Lounge and Tapasĭenn offers a modern Mediterranean menu that caters for all tastes and is inexpensively priced. Temple Brewery 122 Weston Street, Brunswick EastĪll beer $5 per pot in between 5pm-6:30pm.

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