Leslie Iwerks' "Disney Worldbuilders" Explores How Disney Stories Are Brought to Life in the Parks

Leslie Iwerks' "Disney Worldbuilders" Explores How Disney Stories Are Brought to Life in the Parks

We already knew that acclaimed documentarian Leslie Iwerks was working on a new Disney documentary, and now we have more details about Disney Worldbuilders.What's Happening:Leslie Iwerks, who recently directed the excellent Disneyland Handcrafted, is turning her attention to the storytellers behind the modern magic at Disney Parks for her new...

Iwerks-Directed 'Disney Worldbuilders' Documentary Explores Stories from Screen to Theme Parks

Disney has announced Disney Worldbuilders, a new feature documentary coming to Disney+ in August. The film explores how Disney’s stories move from the screen into real-world theme park experiences. Director Leslie Iwerks sits down with Disney Legends, filmmakers, and company leaders to trace that creative process. The film debuts first at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim. ‘Disney Worldbuilders’ Documentary Explores Screen to Theme …

Disney Worldbuilders Documentary Coming to Disney+ with James Cameron, Kevin Feige, and Jon Favreau

James Cameron, Kevin Feige, and Jon Favreau Star in New Disney+ Worldbuilding Documentary If you have ever caught yourself standing in awe under the floating mountains of Pandora, dodging Stormtroopers in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, or stepping through the vibrant streets of Zootopia, you know that Disney’s real-world experiences are built on pure storytelling magic. Now, […]

Bob Iger, James Cameron, Kevin Feige, Jon Favreau, and More Featured in New Disney+ Documentary Disney Worldbuilders

Today, Disney+ debuted the first teaser for Disney Worldbuilders, a new feature documentary directed by Academy Award®– and Emmy®–nominated filmmaker Leslie Iwerks, coming to Disney+ in August. In Disney Worldbuilders, Iwerks sits down with some of the key figures shaping Disney’s most enduring stories for a series of intimate conversations about their early years, first sparks, and formative Disney memories—and how the worlds the…

Disney Worldbuilders Documentary Coming to Disney+ in August

Disney Worldbuilders, a new documentary directed by Leslie Iwerks, debuts at D23 on August 16 before streaming on Disney+ later that month, featuring Bob Iger, Kevin Feige, James Cameron, and more.