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Disney Gives Fans Hands-On Previews of Hexed and Frozen 3 at D23

Life-size costumes and interactive sets aim to build audience interest; reported casting and a November release for Hexed remain unconfirmed.

Overview

  • At D23 on Aug. 13–14, Walt Disney Animation opened a show-floor experience that let attendees step into interactive set pieces tied to Hexed and view life-size costumes from Frozen 3.
  • The Hexed displays included large sculptures of lead characters Billie and her mother Alice, a newly revealed character called Bucket the Cat, a magical book that reveals the realm of Hexe, and a walk-in magical mobile home.
  • Frozen 3 exhibits offered first physical looks at new wardrobe and updated designs for Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven without revealing story details.
  • Preview reporting from on-site media described Hexed as a comedy directed by Fawn Veerasunthorn and Jason Hand with named voice talent and a reported late-November release date, but those production and scheduling details have not been confirmed by an official studio announcement.
  • Jared Bush, Walt Disney Animation’s chief creative officer, spoke about upcoming projects at the event, underscoring D23’s role as a venue for early visual marketing and signaling that formal cast, plot and release announcements should follow from the studio.