Hollywood star Robert Downey Jr joked about getting arrested at Disneyland when he took the stage to accept his Disney Legends award at D23 Expo here on Friday.
"Here's a bit of trivia for you. The very first time I went to Disneyland I was transported to another place -- within moments of being arrested," he said as he got on the stage to accept the honour.
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"I was brought to a surprisingly friendly processing center, given a strict warning, and returned to, if memory serves, one very disappointed group chaperone. I've been sitting on that shame for a while and I'm just going to release it here tonight," added the actor.
As the fans gathered together to attend the ceremony laughed, Downey Jr said: "I would like to make amends to whoever had to detain me for smoking pot in a gondola without a license.
"Here's a bit of trivia for you. The very first time I went to Disneyland I was transported to another place -- within moments of being arrested," he said as he got on the stage to accept the honour.
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"I was brought to a surprisingly friendly processing center, given a strict warning, and returned to, if memory serves, one very disappointed group chaperone. I've been sitting on that shame for a while and I'm just going to release it here tonight," added the actor.
As the fans gathered together to attend the ceremony laughed, Downey Jr said: "I would like to make amends to whoever had to detain me for smoking pot in a gondola without a license.
- 8/24/2019
- GlamSham
Grammy Award winning singer Christina Aguilera says music helped her escape chaotic household while growing up.
The singer opened up about her childhood while accepting the Disney Legends award at D23 Expo on Friday here.
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"Disney is what inspired me to sing," the singer said in her acceptance speech.
"When I first saw the 'Sound of Music' and Julie Andrews in those hills and singing so freely and so beautifully it was my escape as a child who grew up in a kind of a chaotic household," she added.
The singer continued: "It was music, Disney and soundtrack of Disney that completely swept up my heart and gave me what I wanted to do as a career... (Gave me) that hope, that connection to magic and connection to what imagination can do. If I can imagine it and I can do it,...
The singer opened up about her childhood while accepting the Disney Legends award at D23 Expo on Friday here.
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"Disney is what inspired me to sing," the singer said in her acceptance speech.
"When I first saw the 'Sound of Music' and Julie Andrews in those hills and singing so freely and so beautifully it was my escape as a child who grew up in a kind of a chaotic household," she added.
The singer continued: "It was music, Disney and soundtrack of Disney that completely swept up my heart and gave me what I wanted to do as a career... (Gave me) that hope, that connection to magic and connection to what imagination can do. If I can imagine it and I can do it,...
- 8/24/2019
- GlamSham
Don Kaye Aug 23, 2019
The star and director who launched the McU are now Disney Legends.
Robert Downey Jr. and Jon Favreau were among the actors, filmmakers, and other artists named Disney Legends at the Walt Disney Company’s D23 Expo 2019 on Friday morning (August 23). Also bestowed with the company’s highest honor -- a Disney Hall of Fame, if you will -- were luminaries like Ming-Na Wen, James Earl Jones, Bette Midler, Hans Zimmer, Christina Aguilera and more.
Disney CEO Bob Iger kicked off the ceremony -- which also opened the biannual Disney fan experience -- by promising that it’s “never been a better time for the Walt Disney Company, or to be a Disney fan.” Iger’s opening remarks came after a highlight reel that encompassed the vast magnitude of the company’s entertainment properties and included newly acquired Fox properties like Deadpool and Planet of the Apes...
The star and director who launched the McU are now Disney Legends.
Robert Downey Jr. and Jon Favreau were among the actors, filmmakers, and other artists named Disney Legends at the Walt Disney Company’s D23 Expo 2019 on Friday morning (August 23). Also bestowed with the company’s highest honor -- a Disney Hall of Fame, if you will -- were luminaries like Ming-Na Wen, James Earl Jones, Bette Midler, Hans Zimmer, Christina Aguilera and more.
Disney CEO Bob Iger kicked off the ceremony -- which also opened the biannual Disney fan experience -- by promising that it’s “never been a better time for the Walt Disney Company, or to be a Disney fan.” Iger’s opening remarks came after a highlight reel that encompassed the vast magnitude of the company’s entertainment properties and included newly acquired Fox properties like Deadpool and Planet of the Apes...
- 8/23/2019
- Den of Geek
Ming-Na Wen, already a Disney staple as the voice of Mulan in the iconic original animated film and as a star of ABC’s Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., has been confirmed as a cast member of The Mandalorian, the upcoming Star Wars universe series for Disney+.
Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed the news Friday during D23 Expo, where later today the first live-action Star Wars universe series will get its moment as part of the streaming service’s presentation to fans at the Anaheim Convention Center.
Ming-Na was one of the honorees for today’s annual Disney Legends honors, which this year also went to Wing Chao, Robert Downey Jr., Jon Favreau, James Earl Jones, Bette Midler, Kenny Ortega, Barnette Ricci, Robin Roberts, Diane Sawyer and Hans Zimmer.
“Please just keep acquiring all these different franchises,” she said during her speech, turning to Iger, “because I just keep getting employed by them.
Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed the news Friday during D23 Expo, where later today the first live-action Star Wars universe series will get its moment as part of the streaming service’s presentation to fans at the Anaheim Convention Center.
Ming-Na was one of the honorees for today’s annual Disney Legends honors, which this year also went to Wing Chao, Robert Downey Jr., Jon Favreau, James Earl Jones, Bette Midler, Kenny Ortega, Barnette Ricci, Robin Roberts, Diane Sawyer and Hans Zimmer.
“Please just keep acquiring all these different franchises,” she said during her speech, turning to Iger, “because I just keep getting employed by them.
- 8/23/2019
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Robert Downey Jr. celebrated his Disney Legend status by sharing the endearing tale of how the first time he visited Disneyland, he was arrested.
The Iron Man actor was being honored in Anaheim at Disney’s biennial D23 convention. After a brief introduction by Disney chief executive officer Bob Iger, Downey felt he had to come clean to the elated crowd.
“Here’s a bit of trivia for you, the very first time I went to Disneyland I was transported to another place…within moments of being arrested,” Downey Jr. explained. “I was brought to a surprisingly friendly processing center. Given a stern warning and returned, if memory servers, to one very disappointed group chaperone. I would like to make amends for whoever had to contain me for smoking pot in the gondola without a license.
“I’m sorry, I don’t want to further confuse the issue by insinuating...
The Iron Man actor was being honored in Anaheim at Disney’s biennial D23 convention. After a brief introduction by Disney chief executive officer Bob Iger, Downey felt he had to come clean to the elated crowd.
“Here’s a bit of trivia for you, the very first time I went to Disneyland I was transported to another place…within moments of being arrested,” Downey Jr. explained. “I was brought to a surprisingly friendly processing center. Given a stern warning and returned, if memory servers, to one very disappointed group chaperone. I would like to make amends for whoever had to contain me for smoking pot in the gondola without a license.
“I’m sorry, I don’t want to further confuse the issue by insinuating...
- 8/23/2019
- by Meredith Woerner
- Variety Film + TV
The fans have spoken, and they love Robert Downey Jr. 3,000. The Iron Man portrayer and “Avengers: Endgame” star was inducted as one of the esteemed Disney Legends on Friday morning at the D23 Expo in Anaheim.
“The first time I visited Disney, I was transported to another place within moments of being arrested … for smoking pot in the gondola without a license,” he joked with the more than 6,000 fans packed into Hall D23 for the ceremony. “Playing Tony [Stark] over this many years, and the thematic idea that technology can guide our species toward enlightenment has been worthwhile. it’s an ongoing meditation. It’s been a great gift… Here’s to the future.”
Downey Jr. has starred as Iron Man alter ego Tony Stark since the McU started in 2008 with “Iron Man” and concluded his run when the Infinity Saga came to a close with “Avengers: Endgame” this summer. He...
“The first time I visited Disney, I was transported to another place within moments of being arrested … for smoking pot in the gondola without a license,” he joked with the more than 6,000 fans packed into Hall D23 for the ceremony. “Playing Tony [Stark] over this many years, and the thematic idea that technology can guide our species toward enlightenment has been worthwhile. it’s an ongoing meditation. It’s been a great gift… Here’s to the future.”
Downey Jr. has starred as Iron Man alter ego Tony Stark since the McU started in 2008 with “Iron Man” and concluded his run when the Infinity Saga came to a close with “Avengers: Endgame” this summer. He...
- 8/23/2019
- by Hanh Nguyen
- Indiewire
Refresh for updates from awards … The 2019 Disney Legends Awards opened this year’s edition of the D23 Expo in Anaheim with a vivid and evocative stage tribute to this year’s class, which is led by Robert Downey Jr., James Earl Jones, Jon Favreau, Christina Aguilera, Kenny Ortega, and Bette Midler.
In all, a dozen new Disney Legends were added to the company’s select pantheon, which was created in 1987 (Fred MacMurray was the first inductee honored) and now has 290 members representing every corner of the Walt Disney Co.’s vast an eclectic empire and every era of its 96-year history.
The crowd of 6,800 fans were delighted when Iger started the ceremony with Downey, the irrepressible wit and wildly talented actor who has embodied the role of Tony Stark/Iron Man while launching the Marvel Cinematic Universe by appearing five of its first seven films and a total of 10 Marvel Studios films to date.
In all, a dozen new Disney Legends were added to the company’s select pantheon, which was created in 1987 (Fred MacMurray was the first inductee honored) and now has 290 members representing every corner of the Walt Disney Co.’s vast an eclectic empire and every era of its 96-year history.
The crowd of 6,800 fans were delighted when Iger started the ceremony with Downey, the irrepressible wit and wildly talented actor who has embodied the role of Tony Stark/Iron Man while launching the Marvel Cinematic Universe by appearing five of its first seven films and a total of 10 Marvel Studios films to date.
- 8/23/2019
- by Geoff Boucher
- Deadline Film + TV
John Saavedra Aug 24, 2019
D23 2019 is a celebration of all things Disney, from the biggest Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar movies, to what's coming to Disney+!
D23 2019 is the biggest Disney celebration of the year. With panels focusing on all things Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, and Disney Animation, D23 is bringing news, trailers, and hopefully some surprise reveals from all the universes you love. Plus, we'll learn a bit more about the House of Mouse's upcoming subscription service, Disney+!
If you're excited for the expo, then you'll want to read below for everything you need to know about the Disney event of the summer:
D23 Expo 2019 Schedule
Below, you can find a schedule of the D23 2019's biggest events, including showcases for all things Star Wars, Marvel, and Pixar! All times are Pt.
Friday, Aug. 23
10:30 am - 12 pm: Disney Legends Awards Ceremony
The ceremony, hosted by Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger,...
D23 2019 is a celebration of all things Disney, from the biggest Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar movies, to what's coming to Disney+!
D23 2019 is the biggest Disney celebration of the year. With panels focusing on all things Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, and Disney Animation, D23 is bringing news, trailers, and hopefully some surprise reveals from all the universes you love. Plus, we'll learn a bit more about the House of Mouse's upcoming subscription service, Disney+!
If you're excited for the expo, then you'll want to read below for everything you need to know about the Disney event of the summer:
D23 Expo 2019 Schedule
Below, you can find a schedule of the D23 2019's biggest events, including showcases for all things Star Wars, Marvel, and Pixar! All times are Pt.
Friday, Aug. 23
10:30 am - 12 pm: Disney Legends Awards Ceremony
The ceremony, hosted by Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger,...
- 8/20/2019
- Den of Geek
I’ve got some great news for all of you Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars fans! Disney has announced the schedule for the the 2019 D23 Expo and as you might expect, there’s going to be a lot of cool stuff to see!
I’m a huge fan of this Disney fan event. It’s one of my favorite events to attend and they always put on a great show for the fans and show off lots of awesome stuff and have a lot of great goodies. Fans can expect to see some stuff from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, The Mandalorian, Lady and the Tramp, and of course some Marvel stuff!
The Expo takes place between August 23rd and the 25th and this is the schedule of events for those days:
Friday, August 23
Disney Legends Ceremony
At 10:30 a.m. the Expo kicks off with the Disney Legends Awards Ceremony.
I’m a huge fan of this Disney fan event. It’s one of my favorite events to attend and they always put on a great show for the fans and show off lots of awesome stuff and have a lot of great goodies. Fans can expect to see some stuff from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, The Mandalorian, Lady and the Tramp, and of course some Marvel stuff!
The Expo takes place between August 23rd and the 25th and this is the schedule of events for those days:
Friday, August 23
Disney Legends Ceremony
At 10:30 a.m. the Expo kicks off with the Disney Legends Awards Ceremony.
- 6/7/2019
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
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