D23 Recap: Harrison Ford, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kelly Ripa honored as Disney legends
ByKimberlee Sakamoto
Last updated: Sunday, August 11, 2024 4:00AM GMT
From creative costumes to the biggest announcements to the best interviews, we have everything you need to know about D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- From newly announced movies to rides and lands under construction at Disney parks around the world, we brought you all the live updates from D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.
This gathering of official Disney fan club members took place Friday through Sunday, ending with the Disney Legends Award Ceremony at the Honda Center.
Click here to take a look at our photo gallery of some of the best costumes seen at Disney's ultimate fan event in Anaheim.
Aug 12, 2024, 2:27 AM GMT
Kate Winslet, Zoe Saldana honor James Cameron as new Disney Legend
"Titanic" star Kate Winslet and "Avatar" star Zoe Saldana introduced director James Cameron as one of 2024's newest Disney Legends.
On stage, Cameron shared, "You're not a solo act, you're only as good as the artists around you."
He honored his longtime producing partner, the late Jon Landau.
"He would have loved this moment," Cameron said.
He also thanked Disney CEO Bob Iger for believing in "Avatar."
Aug 12, 2024, 2:12 AM GMT
Jane Goodall introduces new Disney Legend Joe Rohde
Through a pre-recorded video, Jane Goodall introduced new Disney Legend Joe Rohde.
"I'm so proud to be counted as one of your friends and so delighted that, in recognition of your talents, you are now a Disney Legend," she said.
The Tam Tam Drummers of Harambe, who perform at Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom welcomed Rohde on stage with an interactive musical interlude.
Aug 12, 2024, 1:58 AM GMT
Disney princesses honor Mark Henn
The voices of Disney princesses - Jodi Benson (Little Mermaid), Paige O'Hara (Belle), Anika Noni Rose (Tiana), Linda Larkin (Jasmine), Ming-Na Wen (Mulan) - honored animator Mark Henn as Disney Legend.
Henn served as the lead animator for all of their characters. He spent a total of 43 years at Walt Disney Animation Studios from 1980 until he retired last year.
Aug 12, 2024, 1:50 AM GMT
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige honors the late Steve Ditko
The late Steve Ditko was honored posthumously as a Disney Legend on Sunday night at the Honda Center.
Ditko was the co-creator of Marvel superhero Spider-Man. He also created Doctor Strange.