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D23 Expo 2013 to Open August 9 with Welcome from Disney CEO Bob Iger Followed by Animation Presentation Hosted by John Lasseter


The Walt Disney Studios Returns August 10 with Live Action Presentation Hosted by Studio Chairman Alan Horn

Disney Studios is Proud to Host Two Arena Presentations at D23 Expo 2013, Featuring Celebrity Appearances and Exclusive Sneak Peeks from Upcoming Films

BURBANK, Calif.--(Business Wire)- D23 Expo 2013 will celebrate its grand opening with a welcome from Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger followed by the first of two arena presentations hosted by The Walt Disney Studios at the Anaheim Convention Center. On Friday, August 9, The Walt Disney Studios will surprise and delight fans with sneak peeks of the incredible slate of upcoming animated films from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, and Disneytoon Studios, hosted by Chief Creative Officer John Lasseter. Then, on Saturday, August 10, Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn will host The Walt Disney Studios live action arena presentation which will pull back the curtain on upcoming releases from Disney Live Action and Marvel Studios. Both presentations will feature exclusive clips and behind-the-scenes footage, filmmaker discussions, and surprise celebrity appearances.

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TOM CRUISE & EMILY BLUNT STARRER “EDGE OF TOMORROW” GETS FIRST LOOK AT COMIC-CON

FOOTAGE FROM THE SCI-FI THRILLER TO DEBUT AT SAN DIEGO EVENT

BURBANK, CA – July 15, 2013 – “Edge of Tomorrow” has been announced as the title of the upcoming sci-fi thriller starring Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt, directed by Doug Liman and based on the book All You Need is Kill.  The movie, from Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures, is set for release on June 6, 2014, and the first look at footage from the film will be unveiled by the Studio at this year’s International Comic-Con: San Diego on Saturday, July 20.  The announcement was made today by Sue Kroll, President, Worldwide Marketing and International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.

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MICHAEL BAY AND PARAMOUNT PICTURES ANNOUNCE THE CASTING OF CHINESE ENTERTAINER HAN GENG IN ‘TRANSFORMERS 4’

MICHAEL BAY AND PARAMOUNT PICTURES ANNOUNCE THE CASTING OF CHINESE ENTERTAINER HAN GENG IN ‘TRANSFORMERS 4’

HOLLYWOOD, CA – (July 14, 2013) – Michael Bay and Paramount Pictures jointly announced today that Chinese entertainer Han Geng has been cast in “TRANSFORMERS 4.” Among Asia’s top stars, Han Geng has conquered the worlds of music, television and feature film to become one of the most influential entertainers in China.

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2013 Disney Legends Award Honorees to Be Celebrated During D23 Expo in Anaheim

Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Jobs, Dick Clark and Other Talented Contributors To Disney History To Be Honored At A Ceremony On Saturday, August 10 D23 Expo 2013

BURBANK, Calif.--(Business Wire)--Monsters Inc. and Monsters University stars Billy Crystal and John Goodman, technology visionary Steve Jobs, television icon Dick Clark and other beloved contributors to the Disney legacy will be named and honored as official Disney Legends during the D23 Expo 2013 at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 10, in the D23 Expo Arena at the Anaheim Convention Center.

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Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment's Despicable Me 2 Becomes the First Satellite Delivered Movie in Mexico

Cinepolis and Contenido Alternativo announced today that Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment's movie was delivered through the Satellite Network to 281 of the chain's theatres simultaneously.

Mexico City, – July 5, 2013 – Thanks to the digitalization process that Cinepolis successfully concluded a few weeks ago to 100% of their theatres, making it the first exhibitor in the Latin American industry to have all of their screens with this technology, the movie Despicable Me 2, distributed by Universal Pictures, is the first one delivered via satellite to 281 Cinepolis theatres in Mexico.

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DAVID MICHÔD’S HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW THRILLER THE ROVER ACQUIRED BY A24 FOR THEATRICAL RELEASE IN THE U.S.

DAVID MICHÔD’S HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW THRILLER THE ROVER ACQUIRED BY A24 FOR THEATRICAL RELEASE IN THE U.S.

Michôd’s follow-up to critically acclaimed Animal Kingdom stars Guy Pearce and Robert Pattinson.

New York, NY (June 27, 2013) – A24 announced the acquisition of David Michôd’s latest film THE ROVER for theatrical release in the U.S. The slow-burn thriller stars Guy Pearce and Robert Pattinson and is set in the Australian desert in a dangerous and damaged near future. The film was written by Michôd and based on a story conceived by Michôd and Joel Edgerton. THE ROVER was produced by Liz Watts for Porchlight Film and David Linde under his Lava Bear Films banner, along with Michôd.

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FOX SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES ACQUIRES “BELLE”

Specialty Arm Acquires Rights Throughout Most of the World

LOS ANGELES, CA July 1, 2013 - Fox Searchlight Pictures Presidents Nancy Utley and Stephen Gilula announced today that the company has acquired most worldwide rights including North America and the United Kingdom to BELLE, inspired by the true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle.  Directed by BAFTA Award winner Amma Asante and written by Misan Sagay, BELLE features Gugu Mbatha-Raw in her first starring role along with Academy Award nominee Tom Wilkinson, Academy Award nominee Emily Watson, Sarah Gadon, Penelope Wilton, Academy Award nominee Miranda Richardson, Tom Felton and Matthew Goode.  The film was produced by Damian Jones.  The film is scheduled to be released in Spring 2014.

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PARAMOUNT INSURGE AND MACHINIMA TEAM UP WITH THE BANDITO BROTHERS ON HIGH-OCTANE ACTION SERIES ‘CHOP SHOP’

Machinima To Distribute Adrenaline-Fueled Series About Black Market Car Theft

Los Angeles, CA (July 1, 2013) – Paramount’s Insurge Pictures and Machinima today announced a partnership on a brand new web series “CHOP SHOP”.  Created by Josh Baizer and Marshall Johnson (“MORTAL KOMBAT: LEGACY”), and produced by the Bandito Brothers (“ACT OF VALOR”), former Red Wagon Exec Josh Weinstock, and Elliott Lester (“BLITZ”), ‘”CHOP SHOP” is an epic, edge-of-your-seat action series that explores the world of underground black market car theft.

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SKYDANCE, ANNAPURNA AND PARAMOUNT TO PARTNER ON REBOOTED “TERMINATOR”

PARAMOUNT TO DISTRIBUTE WORLDWIDE ON JUNE 26, 2015

HOLLYWOOD, CA (June 27, 2013) – Skydance Productions, Annapurna Pictures and Paramount Pictures have jointly announced they will partner on a rebooted “TERMINATOR” movie, to be released by Paramount Pictures on June 26, 2015.

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World War II Foundation and Tim Gray Media Re-Teams with David F. Alfonso to Produce Bruce Sundlun Documentary

World War II Foundation and Tim Gray Media Re-Teams with David F. Alfonso to Produce Bruce Sundlun Documentary

KINGSTON, R.I.--(Business Wire)--The WORLD WAR II FOUNDATION and TIM GRAY MEDIA today announced that David F. Alfonso will join the previously announced “Above and Beyond” documentary film project as its Executive Producer. Scheduled for a 2014 release, “Above and Beyond” will highlight a true story of perseverance and courage, as lived by former Rhode Island Governor Bruce Sundlun. Sundlun, a Jewish-American, served as a pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps. His B-17 Flying Fortress, the “Damn Yankee,” was shot down in German-occupied Belgium in 1943. Sundlun had to make his way back to Allied lines and was hidden by Catholic priests and resistance fighters. The Jewish-American pilot stole over 100 bicycles in his trip across Europe, and ultimately joined in the French resistance under the code name “Salamander” and assisted them in their heroic fight against the Nazis.

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