CINEMACON 2018:
WALT DISNEY PICTURES PRESENTATION
(VIDEO BLOG)
Article by Adam Mast
Video and Photos by John Pugh, Sheldon Demke, Abbey Archer, Shaun Labrecque, and Jeff Sanders
Hosted by The National Association of Theater Owners (NATO), Las Vegas-based CinemaCon showcases all the latest and greatest in movie theater hardware and snack bar goodness to theater owners from around the world. While we certainly love getting a peek at all the amazing equipment and goodies the movie industry has to offer, the real appeal for Team Cinemast are the big studio presentations. Because CinemaCon was designed for theater exhibitors, all of this glorious footage (referred to in the biz as sizzle reels) is presented in the best possible way. We’re talking the biggest screens, the most vibrant images, and the best sound possible! And generally speaking, the studios often bring out many of the storytellers behind these cinematic endeavors to introduce these sizzle reels. In short, CinemaCon continues to illustrate, in breathtaking fashion, why the theatrical experience is still the best way to take in your cinematic entertainment.
WALT DISNEY PICTURES
What Walt Disney Pictures lacked in sheer star power during their epic presentation, they more than made up for with breathtaking footage. In addition to showing entire scenes from highly anticipated movies like SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY and THE INCREDIBLES 2, they also gave attendees early extended glimpses into the likes of MARY POPPINS RETURNS, RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET: WRECK-IT RALPH 2, and THE LION KING! And that was just the tip of the iceberg! Have a look at our video blog above for everything Disney had to offer!
AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR:
- Directed by: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
- Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Holland, Chadwick Boseman, Zoe Saldana, and Chris Pratt.
- Exclusive Content: Gave us an extended scene where Thor meets the Guardians of the Galaxy. Lots of funny jealous banter between Starlord and Thor.
- Release Date: April 27, 2018
ANT-MAN AND THE WASP:
- Directed by: Peyton Reed
- Starring: Evangeline Lilly, Paul Rudd, Hannah John-Kamen, Michelle Pfeiffer, Judy Greer, Michael Douglas.
- Exclusive Content: First people to see the new trailer.
- Release Date: July 6, 2018
CAPTAIN MARVEL:
- Directed by: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck
- Starring: Brie Larson, Lee Pace, Gemma Chan, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Jude Law, and Clark Gregg.
- Exclusive Content: Nothing. Just briefed over on what’s up and coming.
- Release Date: March 9, 2019
CHRISTOPHER ROBIN:
- Directed by: Marc Forster
- Starring: Hayley Atwell, Ewan McGregor, Chris O’Dowd, Toby Jones, and Jim Cummings.
- Exclusive Content: Gave us an Exclusive Extended Behind-The-Scenes look
- Release Date: August 3, 2018
THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS:
- Directed by: Lasse Hallström
- Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfadyen, Morgan Freeman, Helen Mirren, and Mackenzie Foy.
- Exclusive Content: Gave us an Exclusive Behind-The-Scenes extended look.
- Release Date: November 2, 2018
MARY POPPINS RETURNS:
- Directed by: Rob Marshall
- Starring: Emily Blunt, Meryl Streep, Angela Lansbury, Angela Lansbury, Dick Van Dyke and Colin Firth.
- Exclusive Content: Gave us an Exclusive extended look.
- Release Date: December 25, 2018
DUMBO:
- Directed by: Tim Burton
- Starring: Eva Green, Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, and Alan Arkin.
- Exclusive Content: Gave us an Exclusive Behind-The-Scenes extended look.
- Release Date: March 29, 2019
ALADDIN:
- Directed by: Guy Ritchie
- Starring: Will Smith, Nasim Pedrad, Naomi Scott
- Exclusive Content: Gave us an Exclusive Behind-The-Scenes extended look.
- Release Date: May 24, 2019
INCREDIBLES 2:
- Directed by: Brad Bird
- Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Sophia Bush, Holly Hunter, Craig T. Nelson, and Bob Odenkirk.
- Exclusive Content: They showed us the first 10 minutes of the film.
- Release Date: June 15, 2018
RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET: WRECK-IT RALPH 2:
- Directed by: Phil Johnston, Rich Moore
- Starring: John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Jack McBrayer, Jane Lynch, and Ed O’Neill.
- Exclusive Content: They showed us a hilarious scene with Vanellope (Silverman) meeting all the Disney Princesses.
- Release Date: November 21, 2018
SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY:
- Directed by: Ron Howard
- Starring: Thandie Newton, Emilia Clarke, Paul Bettany, Woody Harrelson, Donald Glover, and Alden Ehrenreich.
- Exclusive Content: They showed us the card game scene where Solo wins the Millennium Falcon.
- Release Date: May 25, 2018
THE LION KING:
- Directed by: Jon Favreau
- Starring: Donald Glover, Seth Rogen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, James Earl Jones, John Oliver, and Beyoncé.
- Exclusive Content: They showed us the full Circle of Life beginning.
- Release Date: July 19, 2019
