Topic: Rocking D23 2011 Preview!

It looks like Disney has good reason for not showing up at Comic Con 2011. Disney's hot new biannual D23 is preparing to blow your socks off this Autumn with a heck of a ride in 'Once Upon A Time' the new primetime drama that takes all your knowledge of the fairy tale world and flips it upside down in a rocking good way!

Plus there will be an in depth look at Prep and Landing: Naughty or Nice, Brave and John Carter of Mars!

As if all of this were not enough Billy Dee Williams will be at this year's D23.

Here is a little bit of an interview with Mr. Williams!

QUESTION: Can you tell us about the artwork you’ve created for the D23 Expo?

BILLY DEE: It’s kind of a jazz presentation. It’s Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and Donald Duck and Goofy and Pluto – they’re jazz musicians and I’m sort of participating. It’s fun. … Minnie’s singing in the painting. … I think it has a little bit of humor to it. It’s a jazz theme and it’s including all of the central Disney characters.

QUESTION: How did you get involved with creating the artwork for Disney?

BILLY DEE: One day I went over to the Archives to see the history of Disney, and I thought “Wouldn’t it be a nice idea if I came up with a little panting that we can make into lithos?” and that’s how it all kind of evolved.

QUESTION: Have you seen the updated version of Disney’s Star Tours ride?

BILLY DEE: No I haven’t, but hear it’s pretty spectacular.

Personally, I had no interest in attending D23 in the past but I sure wish I could afford to attend this year! Imagine seeing John Carter of Mars exclusively before next year?

Just found another insiders look at Disney/ABC's Once Upon A Time.
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Awesome trailer, I can't wait to see the show. I think its great to hear from Billy Dee Williams as well. I wish he would do some more things for George Lucas. Hmmm maybe he will do something in the near future for our dear George!