The event brought news such as ‘Ice Age 6’, the trailer for ‘Mufasa’ and details of future animations and live-action films
THE D23 Brazil 2024 started this Friday (8), and has already brought great news for Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars fans. The event, which will last three days, promises to present exclusive content and special panels throughout the weekend. The first day of the event, held at the Transamerica Expo Center in São Paulo, was marked by important revelations and surprises for the public present. The presenters Octavian Costa and Carol Moreira conducted the first panel, which included the participation of special guests such as Jonas Rivera (producer), Jared Bush (director and screenwriter) and Barry Jenkins (the director of Mufasa: The Lion King).
1. ‘Ice Age 6’ Announcement
Almost ten years after the launch of The Ice Age: The Big Bangthe franchise will get a sixth film. The announcement was also made online by Ray Romano, Queen Latifah and John Leguizamowhich return as the voices of Manny, Ellie and Sidrespectively. Details about the plot have not yet been revealed, but production is already underway.
2. Live-action ‘Lilo & Stitch’
Disney has confirmed the premiere date for the long-awaited live-action film Lilo & Stitch in Brazilian cinemas: May 22, 2025. In the cast, Chris Sanders returns as the voice of Stitch, along with Mary Kealoha like Lilo and other names like Billy Magnussen, Aunt Carrere, Zach Galifianakis, Courtney B. Vance and Jason Scott Lee.
3. Pixar Releases and Announcements
- ‘Elio’: A new animation about an 11-year-old boy who makes contact with aliens and searches for his place in the universe. The film hits theaters in June 2025.
- ‘Jumpers’: Scheduled for 2026, the animation follows Mabela girl who can transfer her mind into a robot beaver body and lives adventures in the animal world. The film promises heart and emotion, according to Jonas Rivera.
- Toy Story 5: Scheduled for release in mid-2026, it will address the impact of excessive screen use on children and how this affects toys.
4. Disney+ Limited Series: ‘Dream Production’
A four-episode limited series set between Funnily 1 and 2. The first episode, shown on D23, portrays Riley still small and explores how the ‘film production’ of night dreams is made in her mind. The premiere is scheduled for December 11th.
5. Tron: Ares
With release confirmed for October 9, 2025, the new film in the franchise Tron will have Jared Leto, Evan Peters, Greta Lee and Gillian Anderson in the cast.
6. ‘Zootopia 2’ News
The sequence of Zootopia will bring new characters, such as the snake Gary and the beaver Nibblesand will include swamp settings. Shakira will reprise his role as Gazelleand the film is scheduled for the second half of 2025.
7. Special Show
The singer Any Gabrielly enchanted the audience with a special performance of a new song by Moana 2.
8. ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Trailer
During the event, a new trailer for Mufasa: The Lion Kingwhich explores the childhood of Simba’s father. The preview shows how Mufasa, an orphaned cub, was adopted by Taka’s family, who would later become known as Scar. The film is scheduled to premiere on December 19, 2024.
Source: Rollingstone
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