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Insiders say, perhaps hope, that some Star Wars actors may make appearances during the D23 Expo, this confirming their participation in the J.J. Abrams-directed sequel trilogy — which is expected to hit theaters in 2015. (Filming is expected to begin in early 2014 in the U.K.) A Disney spokesperson dispelled the rumors as wishful thinking at this point.

Comic-Con, for what it's worth, takes place several weeks earlier in San Diego from July 17-21.

Disney's Frozen (Nov. 27), Planes (Aug. 9) and Marvel's The Avengers will also have a presence in Anaheim.

Borys Kit contributed to this report.

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