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Take 5: Behind the Scenes of Disney Dream Portraits by Annie Leibovitz

Thomas Smith

by , Editorial Content Director, Disney Experiences

Olivia Wilde Preparing for the Evil Queen Photo Shoot

A few weeks ago, the Disney Parks Blog unveiled new Disney Dream Portraits by Annie Leibovitz. Part of the fun of these photos is going behind the scenes with the stars who have brought some of our favorite characters to life. Read these posts for a peek at the magic behind these portraits.

Take 5: Behind the Scenes of Disney Dream Portraits by Annie Leibovitz

  1. Disney Dream Portraits by Annie Leibovitz: Behind the Scenes with Russell Brand as Captain Hook – Russell Brand took on his portrayal of the nefarious “Peter Pan” villain at Disney’s Golden Oak Ranch, the site of many Disney productions – including the “Pirates of the Caribbean” films.
  2. Disney Dream Portraits by Annie Leibovitz: Behind the Scenes with Jack Black, Will Ferrell and Jason Segel as the Hitchhiking Ghosts – For this shoot, three of the funniest comics around were transformed into three iconic “grim grinning ghosts” from the Haunted Mansion.
  3. Disney Dream Portraits by Annie Leibovitz: Behind The Scenes With Alec Baldwin as the Spirit of the Magic Mirror – Alec Baldwin’s photo shoot was totally unique: with no costumes and no set, his photos were all about his face.
  4. Disney Dream Portraits by Annie Leibovitz: Behind The Scenes With Queen Latifah as Ursula – Queen Latifah takes on the black tentacles and white hair of the “The Little Mermaid” villain with gusto.
  5. Disney Dream Portraits by Annie Leibovitz: Behind The Scenes With Olivia Wilde as the Evil Queen – This video shows off the incredibly detailed costume and set that helped Olivia Wilde prepare to emulate the Evil Queen herself.