D23 Expo 2019 just keeps getting more and more exciting. Today, Lucasfilm announced that they will be hosting a pavilion on the show floor from August 23-25 with an impressive display showcasing the evolution of the Star Wars stormtrooper, as well as a sneak peek at The Mandalorian during the Disney+ panel.
- The Disney+ panel will be held on Friday, August 23, at 3:30 p.m. in Hall D23.
- The Mandalorian (played by Pedro Pascal) is a bounty hunter who travels the outer reaches of the lawless galaxy, surviving as a mercenary-for-hire.
- Dave Filoni (supervising director on Star Wars: The Clone Wars and writer/director on The Mandalorian), along with special guests, will join director Jon Favreau for the on-stage presentation.
- The highly anticipated program for Disney+ represents the first-ever Star Wars live-action series.
- Lucasfilm’s exhibit will include several of the screen-used costumes seen throughout the iconic movie series.
- From the classic stormtrooper to the new design featured in the upcoming Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, this stunning display is a rare opportunity to examine these production costumes up close and study the many unique styles deployed throughout a galaxy far, far away.
- The Lucasfilm pavilion will also feature a special section for young Padawans that will include Star Wars Galaxy of Adventures video shorts along with multiple interactive activities for kids.
More on D23 Expo 2019:
- Disney on Broadway is returning to the D23 Expo in 2019 to present a special concert celebrating their 25th anniversary.
- The Simpsons will be coming to this year’s D23 Expo.
- The Disney Music Emporium will return to the D23 Expo this summer with a pop-up shop featuring amazing new musical collectibles.
- Disney Channel and Disney Junior stars will be meeting with guests during three fun-filled days at the upcoming expo.
- D23 recently shared pictures and descriptions of new collections and limited-edition merchandise coming to the expo.
- Check out the full major presentation lineup for the D23 Expo 2019.
D23 Expo 2019 takes place Friday, August 23 through Sunday, August 25 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Want to see everything going on at D23 Expo 2019? Check out our guide for this year’s event, including the complete schedule of panels and character meet-and-greets.