Tagged With: Disney Television Animation
Disney Branded TV Drops ‘Hamster & Gretel’ Official Trailer
Big brother Kevin faces big disappointment when things go awry, landing him as a superhero wrangler for his little sis and her pet hamster; the animated comedy hits Disney Channel August 12.
‘Baymax!’ Provides an Rx for Humor and Compassion
The lovable healthcare robot from Disney’s Oscar-winning feature ‘Big Hero 6’ gets his own animated series, now streaming on Disney+.
‘Eureka!’: An Inventive Imagination Runs Wild in a Prehistoric Paradise
Children’s book author/illustrator Niamh Sharkey and ‘Doc McStuffins’ producer Norton Virgien discuss their new CG animated series about a young girl inventor who uses creative ‘thinkering’ to modernize her dinosaur-filled community, premiering today on Disney Junior and Disney+.
Disney Reveals Huge TV Animation Slate at Annecy 2022
It’s a big, impressive list of shows - Disney Television Animation, Disney Junior, and Disney Europe, Middle East & Africa's extensive lineup of new original programming will run across Disney+ and Disney-owned platforms; highlights include new series ‘Dragon Striker,' and 'The Doomies' as well as re-ups of fan-favorites such as 'Chip 'n' Dale: Park Life' and 'Marvel's Spidey and his Amazing Friends.'
Disney Branded Television Names Meredith Roberts Exec VP, TV Animation
As Sr. VP/GM at Disney Television Animation, she has overseen the development of current animated slate, making the studio home to a notable roster of creative talent while launching initiatives promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion.
Disney TV Animation Serves Up ‘Cookies & Milk’
Laurence Fishburne to executive produce original animated series inspired by Shawn Amos’ semi-autographical look at growing up the son of Wallace "Wally" Amos, Jr., founder of the Famous Amos chocolate chip cookie brand.
Disney Junior Reveals Programming Slate Through 2024
New original series and shorts, along with returning franchises, to debut across Disney+ and Disney Junior platforms; shows include ‘Hey A.J.,’ about a curious and imaginative 7-year-old girl, and ‘Kindergarten: The Musical,’ about navigating the ‘firsts’ of kindergarten, along with returning fan favorites ‘Marvel's Spidey And His Amazing Friends’ and ‘Mickey Mouse Funhouse.’
Disney Television Animation Ups David H. Wright III to SVP, Casting and Talent Relations
Veteran Disney exec will continue to oversee casting for animated series and movies at the TV animation studio; credits include 100s of animated films, from ‘Lion King II: Simba's Pride’ to Emmy Award-winning ‘Gravity Falls.’
Disney Branded Television Adds Bardo S. Ramírez, Ups Chris Hutchison
Tony Award-winning former Disneytoon Studios and Imagineering exec returns to Disney as Vice President, Studio Strategy and Operations, while Disney Television Animation exec promoted to Vice President, Production.
Latoya Raveneau Inks Overall Deal at Disney Branded Television
Under the agreement, ‘The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder’ director will develop animation and live-action content for Disney Television Animation and 20th Television Animation.
‘Alice’s Wonderland Bakery’: Whimsy and Fun That’s Sweet as Pie
Chelsea Beyl’s new animated preschool series, inspired by the 1951 animated classic, centers on Alice, great-granddaughter of the original heroine and a budding baker, whose magical treats help bring a new generation of friends and families together; series launches February 9 on Disney Channel and Disney Junior.
Disney Television Animation Names Sarah Finn Senior Vice President
The longtime Disney executive has been promoted to ‘second-in-command,’ after serving as VP of Production and Executive Director; in her new role she will lead all physical production of the studio’s content for Disney+, Disney Junior, and Disney Channel.
Disney Branded TV Teams with Baobab Studios on ‘The Witchverse’
New animated anthology dives into the cultural phenomena of witches, and is based on the award-winning interactive experience ‘Baba Yaga’ that serves as a starting point for Episode 1; show is produced in collaboration with Disney Television Animation for Disney+.
Disney Drops ‘Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur’ Teaser
Trailer features executive producer and cast member Laurence Fishburne introducing the highly anticipated 2D series, based on the Marvel comic books, about the adventures of young super-genius Lunella Lafayette and her 10-ton T-Rex; the series is set for release Summer 2022.
Disney Television Animation Adds Lisa Fragner as VP, Development
Former Blue Sky Studios’ VP and Head of Development steered numerous projects from pitch to greenlight, including ‘Ice Age: Dawn of The Dinosaurs,’ ‘Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who,’ ‘Rio, Spies in Disguise’, and ‘Nimona.’
Elizabeth Waybright Taylor Named VP, Development, Disney Television Animation
Long-time Disney exec promoted to oversee team steering new Disney Channel animated content for kids and families; previous projects include ‘The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse’ cartoon shorts, ‘Amphibia,’ ‘Kiff,’ and the upcoming ‘Primos.’
Disney Branded Television Greenlights ‘Hailey's On It!’
The new animated comedy-adventure follows Hailey, a teen with a mission and the determination to get it done; created and executive produced by Devin Bunje and Nick Stanton, the show is slated to debut in 2023.
Disney Junior Greenlights ‘Firebuds’
From creator Craig Gerber, the animated comedy adventure about a team of young kids - children of first responders - and their talking vehicle sidekicks, who learn what it truly means to be a hero, will debut on the network and Disney+ in 2022.
‘Mickey Mouse Funhouse’ Gets Season 2 Greenlight
The whimsical CG animated series, starring the most famous face on the studio lot, picks up a sophomore season renewal on Disney Junior and the Disney Channel; first 6 episodes of Season 1 come to Disney+ November 10.
‘The Ghost and Molly McGee’: A Supernatural Take on Real Friendship
Bill Motz and Bob Roth’s new 2D kids’ series, about an energetic young girl and a grouchy ghost, brings heart, humor, and a bit of horror in the grand Disney tradition; series premieres today on Disney Channel and next week on Disney+.
Disney Channel Renews ‘The Ghost and Molly McGee’ Ahead of Season 1 Premiere
Trailer also dropped for the 2D animated comedy that just snagged second season greenlight ahead of October 1 series debut; first season guest stars include Kelsey Grammer, Natasha Rothwell, Greta Gerwig, Yvette Nicole Brown and Jane Lynch.
‘Mickey Mouse Funhouse’ Revives Classic Disney Designs in All New Adventures
Art director Alan Bodner pays homage to iconic sets and styles from Disneyland rides and the 1955 ‘Mickey Mouse Club’ show on Disney Junior’s new CG series, premiering today.
Disney Television Turns Scares into Laughs in ‘Monsters at Work’
With Monstropolis now fueled by kids’ laughter, not screams, graduating scarer Tylor Tuskmon’s world turns upside down his first day at Monsters, Incorporated, in the new CG animated series, adapted from the famed Pixar films, debuting today on Disney+.
Snipple Inks Deal with Disney Television Animation
Studio signs on as a production partner on ‘The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder’ for Disney+; scores £6m funding from growth investor BGF.