D23 News~ Cast announced for upcoming films

August 9, 2013

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There is some news coming from D23 today! This is just one of the many expected announcements that are expected for the weekend. An all-star voice cast is set for Pixar’s upcoming film, “The Good Dinosaur.” Announced this morning at Disney’s D23 animation panel, they are Raising Hope’s Lucas Neff as star dino Arlo, John Lithgow as Poppa. and Frances McDormand as Momma. Arlo’s siblings will be voiced by Bill Hader, Judy Greer and Neil Patrick Harris. John Lasseter also announced that a new Monsters University short film, Party Central, will premiere before of The Good Dinosaur when it’s released next summer. Fans at today’s panel got a sneak peak at the short, about what happens when the monsters try to throw a frat party. In other D23 news, Lasseter also announced a few new characters for Finding Nemo sequel Finding Dory, which is now in production. Diane Keaton and Eugene Levy will voice Dory’s parents and Ty Burrell will play Bailey the Beluga Whale. It’s set for a November, 25, 2015 release.

We are expecting some Star Wars and Pirates 5 details as well, so keep it here to TMSM for your breaking Disney news!

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Michele Atwood Founder & Editor-in-Chief, The Main Street Mouse
Michele Atwood is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Main Street Mouse, one of Florida's leading Disney and theme park news sources since 2010. A credentialed Disney Partner and media professional, Michele serves as a theme park contributor and insider for Fox 35 Orlando and WDBO radio covering Disney and Central Florida attractions. Michele has also contributed to the Orlando Sentinel, WESH 2, and Spectrum News 13. Michele is the published author of four books — "Moving to Main Street U.S.A.," "How Many Sleeps Till Disney?," "How Many Sleeps Till Disneyland?" and "Daydream Believing: Confessions of a Grown Up Princess" and is co-owner of the House of Mouse Expo and Lost Princess Apparel. With over a decade of hands-on coverage of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and Central Florida theme parks, Michele brings firsthand expertise and media access to every story she covers.



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