Disney will honor a stellar group of 14 artists with "Disney Legends" status for their significant contributions to the company. This year's inductees include Harrison Ford, Angela Bassett, Miley Cyrus, James Cameron, and Jamie Lee Curtis. They will be acknowledged at a ceremony on Sunday at The Honda Center in Anaheim, as part of the D23 fan convention, hosted by Ryan Seacrest.
James L. Brooks and composer John Williams, famed for his work on the "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones" franchises, will also be inducted. Harrison Ford, who starred in both franchises, will join the Marvel Cinematic Universe in "Captain America: Brave New World." Angela Bassett, renowned for her roles in the "Black Panther" series and ABC's "9-1-1," will be honored.
Miley Cyrus, the youngest honoree, famous for star turn "Hannah Montana" and her subsequent Grammy-winning music career, also makes the list. Jamie Lee Curtis, known for shaping Disney projects like "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" and the upcoming "Freaky Friday" sequel, will be celebrated. Kelly Ripa, ABC talk show host of "Live with Kelly and Mark," rounds out the list, marking her 30-year tenure at the network.
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Six behind-the-scenes talents will also be recognized, including costume designer Colleen Atwood and animator Mark Henn. The Disney Legends program, initiated in 1987, boasts over 300 honorees, such as Elton John and Steve Jobs. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)
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