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December 2021 Programming Highlights for the Disney Channel

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December 2021 Programming Highlights
– All programming subject to change –

Thursday, Dec. 02
Original Special – Premiere on Disney Junior
“Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas”
(7:00-8:00 p.m. EST)
After a series of mishaps, Mickey, Minnie and the gang are separated all over the world and must try to get back to Hot Dog Hills by Christmas Eve. A mysterious and jolly stranger shows up to tell them about The Wishing Star, which could be the secret to bringing everybody home in time to celebrate together.
TV-Y

Friday, Dec. 03
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Spidey and his Amazing Friends “Going Green/Coming Clean”
(9:00-9:30 a.m. EST)
“Going Green” – Team Spidey must stop Green Goblin from spewing his green gas all over the park in order to make it safe for the trees again.

“Coming Clean” – After Peter’s new invention begins swallowing everything in its path, he and Miles work to stop it.
TV-Y

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Junior
The Chicken Squad “Sheep on the Lam/The Chic Chick”
(11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. EST)
“Sheep on the Lam” – The Squad tries to convince Maisie that she doesn’t have to lie to get their help.

“The Chic Chick” – When the Squad helps Dinah with her backyard hair salon, things quickly get out of hand.
*Melissa Rauch (“The Big Bang Theory”) returns as Dinah.
TV-Y

Original Special – Premiere on Disney Channel
“Disney’s Holiday Magic Quest”
(7:00-8:00 p.m. EST)
“Disney’s Holiday Magic Quest” returns for a second year with “ZOMBIES” franchise stars Milo Manheim, Kylee Russell, Meg Donnelly and Trevor Tordjman competing in a high-stakes holiday adventure featuring new epic challenges. Popular actress and comedian Yvette Nicole Brown (“Big Shot”) will host as the stars navigate a series of new challenges and obstacles through a variety of iconic and immersive Walt Disney World attractions.
TV-G

Disney Channel Original Movie – Premiere on Disney Channel
“Christmas…Again?!”
(8:00-9:40 p.m. EST)
Rowena “Ro” is a high-spirited 12-year-old who is experiencing a lackluster Christmas. Ro isn’t handling her parents’ divorce well because she wants her life back the way it was—her parents back together, her dad’s new girlfriend and son out of the picture, and their family traditions to remain the same. After a disappointing celebration with her family, including her sister Gabriela “Gabby,” Abuela Sofia, and Abuelo Hector, she makes a wish to a neighborhood Santa for a “do-over” and unexpectedly finds herself reliving Christmas day over and over … and over again. Now, in order to break the strange magical loop, Ro must learn to appreciate her loving family as it is, as well as the true meaning of Christmas.
TV-G

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Disney’s Magic Bake-Off “Holiday”
(9:40-10:40 p.m. EST”)
It’s a special holiday “Bake-Off” when co-hosts Issac Ryan Brown and Dara Renee, along with Chef Gracie, welcome fellow Disney Channel stars Ava Kolker, Christian J. Simon and Mallory Mahoney to team up with baking influencers John Kanell, Mia Starr and Jocelyn Delk Adams to create festive cakes sprinkled with snowflakes and classic gingerbread cookies.
*Maddy McGraw (“Secrets of Sulphur Springs”) joins as guest host.
TV-G

Friday, Dec. 10
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Spidey and his Amazing Friends “Web Beard’s Treasure/Washed Away”
(9:00-9:30 a.m. EST)
“Web Beard’s Treasure” – When Team Spidey foils Doc Ock in her attempt to steal a treasure map, she tricks them into getting the treasure for her.

“Washed Away” – Spidey and Ms. Marvel work together to rescue Trace-E from a drain that she fell down.
TV-Y

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Junior
The Chicken Squad “The Lemonade Letdown/The Prankster Returns”
(11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. EST)
“The Lemonade Letdown” – Snick and Wheeze discover that someone took something from them, so they go to the Squad for help.
*Melissa Villaseñor (“Saturday Night Live”) and Zack Pearlman (“Dragons: Race to the Edge”) return as Wheeze and Snick, respectively.

“The Prankster Returns” – The Squad helps Captain Tully track down an elusive prankster.
TV-Y



Christmas Again: Lead Sheet & Fact Sheet

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Christmas Again: Lead Sheet
Disney Channel fan-favorite Scarlett Estevez (“BUNK’D”) stars as high-spirited 12-year-old Rowena “Ro” in the Disney Channel Original Movie “Christmas Again,” a magical new holiday comedy for kids and families. Focused on Ro’s journey to discover the true meaning of Christmas, the movie features a loving Latinx family surrounded by the beauty of Chicago during the winter season.

As the story begins, Ro is incredibly excited about spending Christmas Day with her family. Although her parents are recently divorced, she’s looking forward to continuing the traditions she loves most, like watching the Santas vs. Elves hockey game with her dad and visiting the beloved Winterfest Carnival. However, as Ro heads downstairs on Christmas morning, she realizes that things have changed. Her father has brought along his girlfriend, Diane, and her 8-year-old son, Louie, who gets on Ro’s nerves and insists on being the center of attention. To make matters worse, her family — including her older sister Gabby, her Abuela Sofia and her Abuelo Hector — refuses to see her point of view as the holiday quickly turns into a disaster.

After a disappointing day and some stern words from her mother, Ro heads outside and runs into a somewhat unconventional neighborhood Santa. He’s tall, he’s skinny and his beard is clearly fake, but he offers to grant Ro’s wish for a complete “do-over” of the horrible holiday. Soon, she is shocked to find herself stuck in a time loop, where she continues to repeat Christmas Day over and over … and over again. At first, Ro enjoys having a little fun by “guessing” the contents of her gifts, trying to get her parents back together and embarking on various adventures throughout the city. However, Ro soon realizes that in order to break the strange magical loop, she must learn to appreciate her family as it is and embrace the true meaning of Christmas.

Also starring in “Christmas Again” is Daniel Sunjata and Alexis Carra as Ro’s parents, Mike and Carolina; Ashlyn Jade Lopez as Gabby; Priscilla Lopez as Abuela Sofia; Beth Lacke as Diane; Tony Amendola as Abuelo Hector; and veteran comedic actor Gary Anthony Williams as Santa.

Filmed on location in Chicago, “Christmas Again” was directed by Andy Fickman (“Race to Witch Mountain”) and written by Doan La (“Black Friday”). Fickman also serves as an executive producer with long-time producing partner Betsy Sullenger (“Liv & Maddie”).

Christmas Again: Fact Sheet
Title: “Christmas Again”

Network: Disney Channel

Premiere: Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, on Disney Channel

Synopsis: Rowena “Ro” is a high-spirited teenager who is experiencing a lackluster Christmas. Ro isn’t handling her parents’ divorce well. She wants her life back the way it was—her parents back together, her dad’s new girlfriend and son out of the picture, and their family traditions to remain the same. After a disappointing celebration with her family, including her sister Gabriela “Gabby,” Abuela Sofia and Abuelo Hector, she makes a wish to a neighborhood Santa for a “do-over” and unexpectedly finds herself reliving Christmas day over and over … and over again. Now, in order to break the strange magical loop, Ro must learn to appreciate her loving family as it is, as well as the true meaning of Christmas.

Cast: Scarlett Estevez as Rowena “Ro”

Alexis Carra as Carolina

Daniel Sunjata as Mike

Beth Lacke as Diane

Ashlyn Jade Lopez as Gabby

Priscilla Lopez as Abuela Sofia

Tony Amendola as Abuelo Hector

Gary Anthony Williams as Santa

James McCracken as Louie

Gabriel Ruiz as Gerry

Sean Parris as Bruce

Director: Andy Fickman

Executive Producers: Andy Fickman and Betsy Sullenberger

Writer: Doan La

Production Company: Oops Doughnuts Productions, Inc.

Parental Guideline: TV-G



Disney Branded Television Announces All-New Kids Programming Content for Fall and Winter 2021

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Disney Branded Television Announces All-New Kids Programming Content for Fall and Winter 2021 at the Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour
PREMIERES INCLUDE:

Disney Channel Original Movies
‘Under Wraps,’ FRIDAY, OCT. 1
‘Christmas Again,’ FRIDAY, DEC. 3

Disney Channel Animated Series
‘The Ghost and Molly McGee,’ FRIDAY, OCT. 1

Disney Junior Holiday Movies
‘Mickey’s Tale of Two Witches,’ THURSDAY, OCT. 7
‘Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas,’ THURSDAY, DEC. 2

Today, Disney Branded Television unveiled its fall and winter premiere dates for new original movies and series on Disney Channel and Disney Junior.

Halloween and Christmas will come early this year when the two new Disney Channel Original Movies “Under Wraps” and “Christmas Again” premiere FRIDAY, OCT. 1, and FRIDAY, DEC. 3, respectively.

The new animated series “The Ghost and Molly McGee,” exploring the unlikely friendship between an eternally optimistic girl and a grumpy ghost, will premiere FRIDAY, OCT. 1.

Additionally, Mickey brings the holiday fun to Disney Junior with two movies, “Mickey’s Tale of Two Witches” and “Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas,” premiering THURSDAY, OCT. 7, and THURSDAY, DEC. 2, respectively.

The following is more detailed information for Disney Channel and Disney Junior fall and winter premieres:

“Under Wraps” (Friday, Oct. 1, 8:00 p.m. EDT/PDT on Disney Channel) – The contemporary comedic remake of the 1997 Halloween classic of the same name follows three 12-year-old friends, Marshall, Gilbert and Amy. They happen upon and awaken a mummy, which they affectionately name Harold, and must rush to return him to his resting place before midnight on Halloween. Along the way, the team narrowly escapes a nefarious group of criminals intent on selling the mummy to the highest bidder. When Harold is inevitably captured, Marshall, Gilbert and Amy must band together to stand up to the criminals, face their fears and rescue their new—but rather “ancient”—friend. Starring is Malachi Barton as Marshall, Christian J. Simon as Gilbert, Sophia Hammons as Amy, Phil Wright as Harold, Melanie Brook as Buzzy, Brent Stait as Kubot, Jordana Largy as Diane, Jaime M. Callica as Ted and Karin Konoval as Ravensworth. Produced by MarVista Entertainment, “Under Wraps” is directed by Alex Zamm (R.L. Stine’s “The Haunting Hour: Don’t Think About It,” “Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2”) with Todd Y. Murata (“Sightless,” “Best. Worst. Weekend. Ever.”) and Fernando Szew (“Back of the Net,” “16 Wishes”) as executive producers for MarVista Entertainment. Based on the original movie written by Don Rhymer, the writing team of the remake is Zamm and William Robertson (“Inspector Gadget 2,” “Woody Woodpecker”).

“The Ghost and Molly McGee” (Friday, Oct. 1, 9:35 p.m. EDT/PDT on Disney Channel) – The animated buddy-comedy follows tween optimist Molly (voiced by Ashly Burch), who lives to make the world a better place, and grumpy ghost Scratch (voiced by Dana Snyder), whose job is to spread misery. When one of Scratch’s curses backfires, he finds himself forever bound to Molly. A production of Disney Television Animation, the series was created by Emmy® Award-winning writing and producing duo Bill Motz and Bob Roth (“LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures”) who both also serve as executive producers alongside Emmy Award winner Steve Loter (“Kim Possible”). Britta Reitman (“Star vs. The Forces of Evil”) serves as producer.

“Mickey’s Tale of Two Witches” (Thursday, Oct. 7, on Disney Junior) – On Halloween, Mickey tells Pluto a story about two witches-in-training, Minnie the Wonderful and Daisy Doozy, who must pass four tests to graduate from the Witch Academy in Happy Haunt Hills. While Daisy isn’t confident about passing, she and Minnie join forces, along with Count Mickula and the gang, to defeat a mischievous ghost. Minnie and Daisy learn that working together makes their magic and their friendship stronger. Rob LaDuca and Mark Seidenberg (both from Emmy Award-nominated series “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse” and “Mickey and the Roadster Racers”) are executive producers. The movie is a production of Disney Television Animation.

“Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas” (Thursday, Dec. 2, on Disney Junior) – After a series of mishaps, Mickey, Minnie and the gang are separated all over the world and must try to get back to Hot Dog Hills by Christmas Eve. A mysterious and jolly stranger shows up to tell them about The Wishing Star, which could be the secret to bringing everybody home in time to celebrate together. LaDuca and Seidenberg are executive producers. The movie is a production of Disney Television Animation.

“Christmas Again” (Friday, Dec. 3, at 8:00 p.m. EST/PST on Disney Channel) – Disney fan-favorite Scarlett Estevez (“BUNK’D” and the upcoming “Ultra Violet & Black Scorpion”) stars as Rowena “Ro,” a high-spirited teenager experiencing a lackluster Christmas. Ro isn’t handling her parents’ divorce well because she wants her life back the way it was—her parents back together, her dad’s new girlfriend and son out of the picture, and their family traditions to remain the same. After a disappointing celebration with her family, including her sister Gabriela “Gabby,” Abuela Sofia and Abuelo Hector, she makes a wish to a neighborhood Santa for a “do-over” and unexpectedly finds herself reliving Christmas day over and over … and over again. Now, in order to break the strange magical loop, Ro must learn to appreciate her loving family as it is, as well as the true meaning of Christmas.

Also starring is Daniel Sunjata as Mike and Alexis Carra as Carolina, Ro’s parents; Ashlyn Jade Lopez as Gabby; Priscilla Lopez as Abuela Sofia; Beth Lacke as Mike’s girlfriend, Diane; Tony Amendola as Abuelo Hector; and veteran comedic actor Gary Anthony Williams as Santa. “Christmas Again” was directed by Andy Fickman (“Race to Witch Mountain”) and written by Doan La (“Black Friday”). Fickman also serves as an executive producer with long-time producing partner Betsy Sullenger (“Liv & Maddie”).

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Disney Channel Announces Casting and Start of Production for Holiday Comedy Movie ‘Christmas Again’

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Disney Channel Announces Casting and Start of Production for Holiday Comedy Movie ‘Christmas Again’
Nov. 10, 2020

DISNEY CHANNEL ANNOUNCES CASTING AND START OF PRODUCTION FOR HOLIDAY COMEDY MOVIE ‘CHRISTMAS AGAIN’

Casting has been set and production is underway on the Disney Channel Original Movie “Christmas Again,” a heartwarming comedy about the magic of Christmas and creating new Christmas traditions. The movie, filming in Chicago, features a multitalented cast that includes Disney Channel fan-favorite Scarlett Estevez (“BUNK’D”) along with Daniel Sunjata (“Manifest,””Rescue Me”), Alexis Carra (“Fosse/Verdon”), newcomer Ashlyn Jade Lopez, Tony Award®-winner Priscilla Lopez (“A Chorus Line”), Beth Lacke (“High School Musical: The Musical: The Series”), Tony Amendola (“Annabelle”) and veteran comedic actor Gary Anthony Williams (“Star Wars Resistance”). Andy Fickman (“Race to Witch Mountain”) is directing the movie and will serve as an executive producer with long-time producing partner Betsy Sullenger, reuniting the successful team behind the Disney Channel hit series “Liv & Maddie.” “Christmas Again” was written by Doan La (“Keep Hope Alive”).

“Christmas Again” centers on Rowena “Ro” (Estevez), a high-spirited 11-year-old girl experiencing a lackluster Christmas. She’s not handling her parents’ (Sunjata and Carra) divorce well because she wants her life back the way it was—her parents back together, her dad’s new girlfriend (Lacke) and son out of the picture, and their family traditions to remain the same. After a disappointing celebration with her family, including sister Gabriela “Gabby” (Ashlyn Lopez), Abuela Sofia (Priscilla Lopez), and Abuelo Hector (Amendola), she makes a wish to a mall Santa (Williams) for a “do-over,” and unexpectedly finds herself reliving Christmas day over and over … and over again. Now, in order to break the strange magical loop, Ro must learn to love her modern blended family as it is, as well as the true meaning of Christmas.

*COPYRIGHT ©2020 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All photography is copyrighted material and is for editorial use only. Images are not to be archived, altered, duplicated, resold, retransmitted or used for any other purposes without written permission of Disney Channel. Images are distributed to the press in order to publicize current programming. Any other usage must be licensed. Photos posted for Web use must be at the low resolution of 72dpi, no larger than 2×3 in size.