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ALL THINGS DISNEY — The dust has settled on Disney's D23 Expo and we all know about the big announcements like the new trailer for “Star Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of Skywalker” and an extended look at the live-action remake of “Mulan.”
But aside from these big-ticket items, there are a few things you may have missed from the D23 Expo — and I’m here to let you know about them.
The latest running of the biannual event billed as the "largest Disney fan event in the world," took place this past weekend in Anaheim, California.
Here are 10 things you may not have known from the D23 Expo:
Disney teases 'Star Wars,' 'Frozen 2,' more at convention
At the Walt Disney Company's biannual D23 convention, a faint image of the "Star Wars" character Emperor Palpatine in the background of a new poster can cause as much of a stir as actual appearances from movie stars such as Angelina Jolie and Dwayne Johnson.
Marvel
'Black Panther II' release date
“Black Panther” made a killing at the box office last year and has become one of Marvel’s hottest properties. We knew a sequel was coming, but we didn’t know when — until now.
It was announced at D23 that “Black Panther II” will pounce into theaters on May 6, 2022.
She-Hulk gets a series
Hulk has been a staple in the Marvel Cinematic Universe almost since the get-go, but he’s about to get some company. There were several announcements made around Disney’s new streaming service, Disney+, and one of those was the new series “She-Hulk.”
We don’t know a lot about the series yet, but it should be fun to watch it develop.
'Star Wars'
Ewan McGregor will be Obi-Wan once again
The "Star Wars" prequels have their issues, and many people are split on their opinions of them, but one thing that seems to be universal is that Ewan McGregor was a great Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Now, thanks to Disney+, we get to see more of him.
The untitled Obi-Wan series will reportedly star McGregor and take place around the same time in the "Star Wars" universe as “Solo: A Star Wars Story.”
New 'Star Wars' footage from Disney's fan convention may reveal more insight about Rey
New 'Rise of Skywalker' poster features Palpatine
We’ve covered the new “Rise of Skywalker” footage for you already, but there was also a new poster released at D23 — and it features a familiar face.
I’m not sure what it all means, but Emperor Palpatine’s face is prominent in the new poster for “Episode IX,” as he seems to be watching over both Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) and Rey (Daisy Ridley) as they battle it out with lightsabers.
Let the assumptions and conspiracy theories begin.
Disney movies
Emma Stone as Cruella de Vil
Cruella de Vil is getting her own live-action remake, and Academy Award-winning actressEmma Stone is starring as the titular villain.
Stone’s casting was announced some time ago, but the first image of her as the iconic Disney baddie was revealed at D23. It’s a different take, but I’m eager to see what she has in store.
Prepare your prequel memes: Ewan McGregor may return as Obi-Wan Kenobi in Disney+ 'Star Wars' series
'Lady and the Tramp' trailer
The live-action remake of “Lady and the Tramp” now has a trailer. It was also revealed the movie will be available to stream Nov. 12 on Disney+.
I have a feeling people are getting eager to start subscribing to Disney+.
Disney parks
New 'Mary Poppins Returns' attraction
Epcot at Disney World is getting its very own attraction based on “Mary Poppins Returns.”
We don’t have much information, and still don’t know when it will debut or if it’s a ride or a walk-through, but we know it’s coming.
'Frozen'-themed roller coaster
The juggernaut known as “Frozen” is getting a Disney roller coaster.
While this is exciting, there is a bit of a hiccup: You'll only be able to ride it if you’re visiting Disneyland Hong Kong.
