D23 Recap: Harrison Ford, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kelly Ripa honored as Disney legends

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Last updated: Sunday, August 11, 2024 4:00AM GMT
On The Red Carpet at D23
On The Red Carpet at D23From 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.

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Aug 11, 2024, 9:44 PM

These are some of the best costumes from D23

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.

Fan costumes are seen at D23 in Anaheim, Calif. on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024.
Fan costumes are seen at D23 in Anaheim, Calif. on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024.
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Aug 12, 2024, 12:03 PM GMT

A look back at some of the best moments from D23

Disney's ultimate fan event had it all - surprising announcements about new rides and movies, the most creative costumes, and honors bestowed upon true legends.

Watch the video below for a look at some of the best moments.

Take a look back at some of the best moments from D23.
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Aug 12, 2024, 3:06 AM GMT

And that's a wrap on the Disney Legends Award Ceremony!

Fourteen artists who have helped shape Disney were honored as the 2024 class of Disney Legends. Click here for a full recap.

The newly honored group of Disney Legends stands for a class photo at D23 in Anaheim, Calif. on Aug. 11, 2024.
The newly honored group of Disney Legends stands for a class photo at D23 in Anaheim, Calif. on Aug. 11, 2024.
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Aug 12, 2024, 2:48 AM GMT

Kathleen Kennedy and Harrison Ford honor new Disney Legend John Williams

Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy and Harrison Ford honored 92-year-old composer and conductor John Williams as a Disney Legend on Sunday night at the Honda Center.

As Ford said, "John has written the soundtrack of our lives."

Williams composed iconic theme songs and soundtracks for films like "Star Wars," "Raiders of the Lost Ark," "Jaws," "Schindler's List," and so many more.

The Pacific Symphony performed a medley of Williams' songs while a montage played on the big screen behind them.

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Aug 12, 2024, 2:39 AM GMT

Ryan Coogler honors Angela Bassett as new Disney Legend

"Black Panther" director Ryan Coogler honored Angela Bassett as a new Disney Legend.

"My relationship with Angela starts as an audience member first," he said, sharing that the first time he went to the movies was in 1991 to see "Boyz n the Hood."

The second film he ever saw was "Beauty and the Beast" and the third film was "Malcom X."

Coogler shared that when Bassett was brought on as Queen Ramonda for "Black Panther," he was astonished by her work ethic every day.

After a video montage, the Dora Milaje marched on stage and helped welcome Bassett to the microphone.

The actress shared that when she thinks of Disney, "The Princess and the Frog" comes to mind as an example of imaginative storytelling: a beautiful, groundbreaking Black princess."

To the fans, Bassett thanked them and said, "You are the magic."