‘Abbott Elementary,’ ‘Shogun,’ ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Among Shows at Disney’s Emmy FYC Fest (EXCLUSIVE)
The Mouse House is bringing its Emmy-themed “Disney FYC Fest” back for the third consecutive year, kicking things off May 29 with an preview event for FX’s “Feud: Capote vs. the Swans” and ending with “Shōgun” on June 11. And like last year, it’s back at the DGA Theatre in Hollywood.
Besides “Feud,” the two-week run will include events for shows including “Abbott Elementary,” “Ahsoka,” “Dancing with The Stars,” “Fargo,” “Genius: MLK/X,” “The Golden Bachelor,” “The Kardashians,” “Life & Beth,” “Only Murders in the Building,” “Quiz Lady,” “Shōgun,” “Under The Bridge,” “Vanderpump Villa,” “We Were The Lucky Ones” and “What We Do In The Shadows.”
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The Disney FYC Fest installments will be available when the event officially opens on June 1 with “Fargo.” Like last year, costume and memorabilia displays, along with social media photo opps, will be installed in the DGA lobby. Among them: a jumbo-sized replica of Truman Capote’s red IBM selenic typewriter from “Feud”; an elevator with the “Only Murders in the Building” stars; a freezer like the one Carmy got locked in “The Bear”; the “Abbott Elementary” teachers lounge; the bowtie hallway from “Quiz Lady”; and life-size Oscar statues.
A “For Your Consumption” beverage cart will feature custom drinks from shows like “Abbott Elementary,” “Only Murders in the Building,” “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” and “The Bear.” Costumes and props will be featured from “Ahsoka,” “Dancing with the Stars,” “Echo,” “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans,” “Genius: MLK/X,” “Loki,” “Queens,” “Shōgun” and “We Were The Lucky Ones.” Also, a “Disney Music Hall” will feature original band memorabilia from Jon Bon Jovi, while musical elements will be featured from “The Beach Boys,” “Only Murders In The Building,” “Thank You Goodnight,” “Queens,” The Oscars and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
Talent expected to participate in Disney FYC Fest panels include Matt Berry, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Quinta Brunson, Hayden Christensen, Rosario Dawson, Dave Filoni, Harvey Guillén, Jon Hamm, Kelvin Harrison, Jr., Noah Hawley, Tom Hollander, Derek Hough, Janelle James, Kris Jenner, Riley Keough, Joey King, Diane Lane, Jayme Lawson, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Demi Moore, Ryan Murphy, Weruche Opia, Jesse Palmer, Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, Chris Perfetti, Aaron Pierre, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Mark Proksch, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Reggie Rock Bythewood, Hiroyuki Sanada, Anna Sawai, Kristen Schaal, Chlo? Sevigny, Amy Schumer, Marc Shaiman, William Stanford Davis, Juno Temple, Lisa Vanderpump, Lisa Ann Walter, Naomi Watts and Tyler James Williams.
Participating Disney divisions include 20th Century Studios, ABC, Disney+, Disney Branded Television, Disney Television Studios, FX, Hulu, Lucasfilm Ltd., Marvel Studios, National Geographic and Walt Disney Studios.
Here’s the calendar of events:
May 29, 7 p.m.: “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans”
June 1, 3 p.m.: “Fargo”
June 1, 7 p.m.: Powerhouse Performances: An Evening with Joey King & Riley Keough
June 2, 11 a.m.: “Genius: MLK/X”
June 2, 3 p.m.: “Ahsoka”
June 3, 7 p.m.: The Music of “Only Murders In The Building”
June 4, 7 p.m.: “Abbott Elementary”
June 6, 7 p.m.: “What We Do in the Shadows”
June 7, 7 p.m.: Disney’s Unscripted All Stars
June 8, 11 a.m.: “Life & Beth”
June 9, 11 a.m.: “Quiz Lady”
June 10, 7 p.m.: Crafts Night: Post Production Pros
June 11, 7 p.m.: “Shōgun”
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