Disney Reveals 'Zootopia 3', 'Kingdom Hearts IV' and 'Frozen 3' at D23
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Disney has held its annual convention, D23, where the company presents news about upcoming movies, games and shows to fans.
During the event, Disney officially confirmed Zootopia 3, the next part of the popular animated movie franchise.
The company also revealed new details about Kingdom Hearts IV, the fourth main part of the well-known video game series.
In addition, Disney gave fans a first look at how Frozen 3 will look, although few details were shared.
The convention included news from other major Disney brands, such as Star Wars, Marvel and Pixar.
Several famous actors attended the event, including Anne Hathaway, Ryan Gosling and Jodie Foster.
The gala was described as full of surprises, with many announcements about future releases.
Disney used the event to show its full range of upcoming projects across movies, games and other media.
Fans reacted with excitement online after the news was shared, especially about the long-awaited Zootopia sequel.
The company has not yet given exact release dates for most of the announced titles.
Vocabulary10 words
- convention
- a big event where fans and companies meet
- franchise
- a series of related movies or games
- video game
- a game played on a screen
- surprises
- things people did not expect
- releases
- new movies, games, or products becoming available
- sequel
- the next part of a story
- reveal
- to show something new to the public
- announcement
- official news given to the public
- gala
- a special big event, often with famous people
- confirmed
- said officially that something is true
Quiz
Answer key
1. To present Disney's upcoming projects to fans 2. Kingdom Hearts IV 3. False
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Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Disney has held its annual _____, D23, where the company presents news about upcoming movies, games and shows to fans.
During the event, Disney officially confirmed Zootopia 3, the next part of the popular animated movie _____.
The company also revealed new details about Kingdom Hearts IV, the fourth main part of the well-known _____ series.
In addition, Disney gave fans a first look at how Frozen 3 will look, although few details were _____.
The convention included news from other major Disney brands, such as Star Wars, Marvel and _____.
Several famous actors attended the event, including Anne Hathaway, Ryan Gosling and Jodie _____.
The gala was described as full of _____, with many announcements about future releases.
Disney used the event to show its full range of upcoming _____ across movies, games and other media.
Fans reacted with excitement online after the news was shared, especially about the long-awaited Zootopia _____.
The company has not yet given exact _____ dates for most of the announced titles.
Discussion questions
- Why do companies like Disney hold big fan events such as D23?
- Which of the announced projects (Zootopia 3, Kingdom Hearts IV, Frozen 3) are you most interested in, and why?
- Do you think sequels to popular franchises are usually a good idea? Why or why not?
- How do celebrity appearances, like those of Anne Hathaway or Ryan Gosling, affect public interest in an event?