{"id":54592,"date":"2024-08-13T12:45:47","date_gmt":"2024-08-13T04:45:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/?p=54592"},"modified":"2024-08-13T12:45:50","modified_gmt":"2024-08-13T04:45:50","slug":"disney-honors-14-new-disney-legends-in-star-studded-ceremony-closing-out-historic-d23-fan-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/entertainment\/disney-honors-14-new-disney-legends-in-star-studded-ceremony-closing-out-historic-d23-fan-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Disney Honors 14 New Disney Legends in Star-Studded Ceremony Closing Out Historic D23 Fan Event"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Special guests and celebrities surprised the honorees with heartwarming tributes and outstanding performances throughout the evening at the Honda Center.
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At the Anaheim Convention Center, guests closed out a record-breaking D23 weekend with a final day of programming and immersive experiences.
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For images and video from D23\u2019s\u00a0 Legends Award ceremony, please visit<\/em>
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Philippines. (August 12, 2024<\/span>) \u2013 During an over-the-top ceremony that capped off a historic D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event weekend, The Walt Disney Company honored 14 new Disney Legends who have left an indelible mark on the company\u2019s historic legacy. The 2024 honorees included Colleen Atwood, Angela Bassett, Martha Blanding, James L. Brooks, James Cameron, Jamie Lee Curtis, Miley Cyrus, Steve Ditko, Harrison Ford, Mark Henn, Frank Oz, Kelly Ripa, Joe Rohde, and John Williams.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>This year\u2019s ceremony, hosted by Ryan Seacrest, was the largest in the 37 years since the first Disney Legend was honored, with a Hollywood-level production that brought the magic of this historic event to even greater heights. And for the first time ever, the Disney Legends Awards Ceremony will be available to stream exclusively on Disney+ beginning Monday, August 12 at 2pm PT\/5pm ET (August 13, 5AM PHT).<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Disney CEO Bob Iger welcomed guests to the ceremony and highlighted the historical significance of the award.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u201cThe Disney Legends Award is the highest honor our company bestows,\u201d Iger said. \u201cIt\u2019s presented as a celebration of talent, a recognition of achievement, and, above all, a sincere expression of our deep gratitude. Disney Legends are bound by the special place they have earned in our history for their tremendous contributions in service of entertaining and delighting fans around the globe.\u201d<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Each Disney Legend was honored by a special video tribute and surprise guest appearances, including popular film, television, and music stars, devoted Disney cast members, and major musical ensemble performances.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>2024 Disney Legends Award Presentations<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Harrison Ford<\/span><\/a>, with a special presentation from Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger.<\/span><\/p>