Highlights from the D23 Expo 2011!
D23 Expo 2011 highlights reel featuring Miss Piggy, Kermit, and Rowlf
Henson Podcast
Complete Jim Henson portion of the Disney Legends Ceremony, video uploaded by The Jim Henson Company.
The D23 Expo returned for its second time at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California on August 19–21, 2011.
Jim Henson was posthumously presented with a Disney Legends honor at the event, with Kermit the Frog and Rowlf the Dog appearing alongside members of the Henson family.
Disney Legends Ceremony[]
The 2011 Disney Legends Ceremony took place Friday, August 19, where Jim Henson was named a Disney Legend. A montage of some of Jim Henson's work was shown (prepared by Craig Shemin)[1], the walk-around Sweetums helped present his award and Lisa and Brian Henson gave speeches. In addition, Brian and Leslie Carrara-Rudolph performed Stuffed and Unstrung's version of "I've Grown Accustomed to Your Face." Kermit the Frog and Rowlf the Dog made a surprise appearance, performing a live rendition of "Rainbow Connection", inviting the audience to sing along.
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Inside the Walt Disney Studios[]
On Saturday, August 20, Jason Segel, Kermit, and Miss Piggy made an appearance at the Walt Disney Studios arena presentation to promote The Muppets.[2] Jason and Kermit were sitting on stage, while Piggy arrived a few moments later on a motorcycle. They then presented two clips from the movie.
Media highlights reel of presentation; (YouTube)
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Around the show floor[]
Dick Van Dyke & The Vantastix[]
Also on August 19, Dick Van Dyke appeared in a musical presentation and performed songs with The Vantastix. Among their songs was a Sesame Street medley, which included the "Sesame Street Theme", "The People in Your Neighborhood", "Rubber Duckie", "Bein' Green" and "I Love Trash." (YouTube)
Sources[]
- ↑ Craig Shemin - Stuff I've Done
- ↑ The Walt Disney Studios Takes Fans Behind the Scenes at the D23 Expo August 9, 2011 (archived)