Disney's D23 Expo 2011

Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Hemsworth, 'The Avengers'

From the red carpet of the D23 Expo Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Hemsworth spoke about the difference between being the title character in a film, and working in an ensemble cast.

'Avengers,' 'John Carter,' 'Brave': The 5 Coolest Presentations at Disney's D23 Expo  

Scarlett Johansson and Jeremy Renner, 'The Avengers'

When you’re making a movie like The Avengers, fans expect everything to be on a grand scale and whenThe Hollywood Reporter spoke to the film's stars Scarlett Johansson and Jeremy Renner, they gave us an idea of what to expect.

'Avengers,' 'John Carter,' 'Brave': The 5 Coolest Presentations at Disney's D23 Expo  

Cobie Smulders, 'The Avengers'

The Avengers star Cobie Smulders lets us know how she relates to her character Maria Hill. Also find which cast member she was most excited to work with.

'Avengers,' 'John Carter,' 'Brave': The 5 Coolest Presentations at Disney's D23 Expo  

Tom Hiddleston, 'The Avengers'

During an interview with THR at the D23 Expo, the Thor actor explains his character's revival and diabolical plan. Tom explains that his character Loki made some shady deals with the gangsters of the nine realms and he thinks he can create world peace by ruling them as a tyrant. 

'Avengers,' 'John Carter,' 'Brave': The 5 Coolest Presentations at Disney's D23 Expo  

Taylor Kitsch and Andrew Stanton, 'John Carter'

Taylor Kitsch and the film’s director, Andrew Stanton, talked to us at the D23 Expo about the pressures of  living up to the much-loved series on which the film is based. Taylor added that the movie was the hardest gig he has worked on and also the most rewarding. 

'Avengers,' 'John Carter,' 'Brave': The 5 Coolest Presentations at Disney's D23 Expo  

Willem Dafoe, 'John Carter'

Willem Defoe gives us a little insight into his John Carter character, and how he had to train to walk on stilts.

'Avengers,' 'John Carter,' 'Brave': The 5 Coolest Presentations at Disney's D23 Expo  

Jason Segel, 'The Muppets'

Jason Segel lets us know what it was like writing The Muppets movie and who his favorite muppets were growing up. The Muppets star confesses he is a puppet nerd and that his house is filled with puppets. He also chalks that up to the reason why he is still single. 

'Avengers,' 'John Carter,' 'Brave': The 5 Coolest Presentations at Disney's D23 Expo