First 34-Sec Footage From Disney's Big Hero 6 Animated Film

Walt Disney Animation Studios has released fans at D23 Expo with a first look at the story, concept art and a brief sizzle reel from their upcoming animated Marvel Comics adaptation Big Hero 6. 

Director Don Hall previewed Disney Animation’s 2014 release Big Hero 6, Set in "San Fransokyo" -- a mix of San Francisco and Toyko -- it is the story of 14-year-old tech wiz and his team, including a robot, Baymax; as well as Gogo, Honey Lemon, sushi chef Wasabi and fanboy Fred. Hiro's best buddy is a robot named Baymax, whose look Hall says was inspired by actual inflatable, cuddlier robots that Japanese scientists are developing.

Disney's concept art and comic book panel-style footage definitely put the emphasis on the film being an action comedy for a broad, general audience. What was curious, though, was that while Hall mentioned the film was based on a Marvel comic, Marvel's logo and name itself was conspicuously absent from much of the footage and title logos.

The CG-animated Big Hero 6 hits theaters in 3D on Nov. 7, 2014.

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