As a Pillar of Pumpkin Season, Disney Branded Television Presents New Halloween Programming for Kids and Families, Sunday, Sept. 25, Through Monday, Oct. 31, on Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD
— World Premiere of ‘Under Wraps 2’ To Debut Sunday, Sept. 25, on Disney Channel —
Disney, the leader in kids and family entertainment content, will present a pumpkin-spiced brew of Halloween stories that inspire and connect kids ages 2-14. Each day for more than a month, Disney Channel’s “Calling All The Monsters” and Disney Junior’s “Trick or Treats” programming events will serve as the premiere destination for Disney Branded Television’s Halloween-themed content, including the debut of the new Disney Channel Original Movie “Under Wraps 2” and new Halloween-themed “Raven’s Home,” “BUNK’D,” “The Villains of Valley View,” “Eureka!,” ”Mickey Mouse Funhouse” and “Firebuds” episodes and marathons for the whole family to enjoy from SUNDAY, SEPT. 25, through MONDAY, OCT. 31.
In its world premiere on SUNDAY, SEPT. 25 (8:00 p.m. EDT/PDT), “Under Wraps 2,” the sequel to the eerie-sistibly fun Halloween Disney Channel Original, picks up as Marshall (Malachi Barton), Gilbert (Christian J. Simon) and Amy (Sophia Hammons) are getting ready to attend a Halloween-themed wedding. However, plans soon go awry when the three friends discover their mummy pal Harold (Phil Wright) and his beloved Rose (Rryla McIntosh) may be in danger. “Under Wraps 2” will premiere on FRIDAY, SEPT. 30, on Disney+.
Beginning MONDAY, SEPT. 26, Disney Channel will air Halloween-themed movies every weeknight (8:00 p.m. EDT/PDT), including fan favorites “Hotel Transylvania,” “Hotel Transylvania 2,” “Hotel Transylvania 3,” “Halloweentown” and “Halloweentown II.”
Disney Channel will premiere chilling and thrilling episodes of hit series, including:
BUNK’D: Learning the Ropes “Bunkhouse of Horror”
SUNDAY, SEPT. 25, at 9:30 p.m. EDT on Disney Channel
A mysterious handyman tells the camp three spooky stories set on the ranch involving a cursed bracelet, a possessed scarecrow, and a magic wishing well.
Hamster & Gretel “The Nightmarionette”
SATURDAY, OCT. 1, at 9:30 a.m. EDT on Disney Channel
Hamster and Gretel battle a villain who projects people’s greatest fears before their eyes. With Kevin and Fred’s help, Gretel must face her biggest fears in order to defeat him.
The Villains of Valley View “Havoc-ween”
SUNDAY, OCT. 2, at 8:00 p.m. EDT on Disney Channel
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 12, on Disney+
Amy brings her mischievous body-snatching grandma to a party. Vic and Eva scam kids out of their candy until they come across a villain even bigger than themselves.
Raven’s Home “A Girl Called Tasha”
SUNDAY, OCT. 2, at 8:30 p.m. EDT on Disney Channel
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 19, on Disney+
Alice uses a spell to bring her doll, Tasha, to life. But when Tasha refuses to return to being a doll, Alice must enlist the help of Booker, Ivy and Neil.
The Worst Witch “The Three Impossibilities,” Season Four Premiere
FRIDAY, OCT. 21, at 4:30 p.m. EDT
Mildred must complete the Three Impossibilities by sunset in order to return to her old look, but first, she must find out what they are.
The Worst Witch “The Witching Hour Part 1/The Witching Hour Part 2,” Two-Part Season Finale
MONDAY, OCT. 31, at 4:00 p.m. EDT
Mildred is banished to Wormwood when her spell design goes horribly wrong, as Agatha uses Ethel to help seize power at Cackles. Agatha’s victims in vanishment will be recycled at midnight — unless Mildred and Co. can find a way to restore Miss Cackle to herself.
Viewers are also invited to Disney Channel for:
“Tim Burton’s The Corpse Bride,” SUNDAY, OCT. 9, at 7:00 p.m. EDT
“Spookiz,” WEDNESDAY, OCT. 19, at 1:00 p.m. EDT
“ZOMBIES 3 Alien Stories” encore special event, SUNDAY, OCT. 30, at 7:00 p.m. EDT
For preschoolers and parents/caregivers, special Halloween-themed episodes of favorite Disney Junior series premiere during a “Trick or Treats” week-long event beginning SUNDAY, SEPT. 25, including:
PJ Masks “Trick or Treat/Trick or Treat Part II”
SUNDAY, SEPT. 25, at 11:00 a.m. EDT on Disney Junior
Orticia gets carried away by tricking, not treating.
Minnie’s Bow-Toons “A Dark and Stormy Night at the Party Palace”
SUNDAY, SEPT. 25, at 11:25 a.m. EDT on Disney Junior
Daisy’s imagination gets the best of her when she mistakes a cute skunk for the Spooky Doodle Stink Monster.
Mickey Mouse Funhouse “The Magic Mansion”
MONDAY, SEPT. 26, at 11:00 a.m. EDT on Disney Junior
The Great Goofini tries a new magic trick using Daisy’s favorite stuffed animal.
Eureka! “Eurek-Or-Treat”
TUESDAY, SEPT. 27, at 11:00 a.m. EDT on Disney Junior
Eureka’s life-like spikosaurus costume gets stolen by a real spikosaurus.
Puppy Dog Pals “The Pumpkin King/The Elf Who Halloween’d”
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 28, at 11:00 a.m. EDT on Disney Junior
When the pumpkin king crown goes missing, the pets make it their mission to find it. Then, an elf friend is in town to experience Halloween, but the pets try too hard to show him how to have fun.
Mickey Mouse Funhouse “Fifty-Foot Pluto!”
THURSDAY, SEPT. 29, at 11:00 a.m. EDT on Disney Junior
Pluto becomes giant-size when he tries to help Franken-Pete get ready for the pumpkin carving contest.
Firebuds “The Not-So Haunted House/Halloween Heroes”
FRIDAY, SEPT. 30, at 10:30 a.m. EDT on Disney Channel and 11:00 a.m. EDT on Disney Junior
The Firebuds host a not-so-haunted house for little cars, but Iggy and Rod crash the party. Then, the Firebuds stop a Halloween candy bandit.
Lauren “Lolo” Spencer (“Give Me Liberty”) guest stars as Jayden’s sister, Jazzy and LaChanze (Broadway’s “The Color Purple”) recurs as Jayden’s mom, Jenna.
Additional Disney Junior Halloween episodes throughout the month include:
Mickey Mouse Funhouse “Ghosts of Haunted Gulch”
FRIDAY, OCT. 7, at 11:00 a.m. EDT on Disney Channel and 12:00 p.m. EDT on Disney Junior
Mickey and the gang get a call from Mayor Clarabelle, who needs help clearing spooky ghosts out of Sunny Gulch.
GRAMMY®-nominated country singer Mickey Guyton recurs as Wanda Warbler.
Dino Ranch “The Creepy Cryosaur”
FRIDAY, OCT. 14, at 9:45 a.m. EDT on Disney Junior
In the episode, Clara Tinhorn tries to scare the junior ranchers during their pumpkin patch harvest and gets a taste of her own medicine.
Beginning SUNDAY, SEPT. 25, Disney XD will present Halloween-themed episodes of fan-favorite shows:
“GhostForce” season one finale week is MONDAY, OCT. 3, through FRIDAY, OCT. 7, with new episodes daily on Disney XD at 5:00 p.m. EDT
“Tim Burton’s The Corpse Bride” on SUNDAY, OCT. 16, on Disney XD at 7:00 p.m. EDT
A “ZOMBIE-thon” special on MONDAY, OCT. 17, on Disney XD at 8:00 p.m. EDT
“Toy Story of Terror” will be presented throughout the month of October
About Disney Branded Television
Disney Branded Television encompasses the creative storytellers and production and content marketing teams responsible for Disney-branded television series, movies and other programming spanning live-action, animated and unscripted formats. The group fuels the Disney+ streaming platform and Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior linear networks with content geared toward kids, tweens, teens and families, with stories that are imaginative, aspirational and reflective of their world and experiences. Projects include “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series,” “Monsters at Work,” “The Mysterious Benedict Society” and “Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends.” Disney Branded Television has created some of the most iconic and award-winning properties and franchises, including Peabody Award winners “Doc McStuffins” and “The Owl House”; Emmy Award winners “Big City Greens” and “Elena of Avalor”; the beloved “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts plus the Disney Channel Original Movie (DCOM) franchise, comprised of more than 100 titles.
*Source: NMR, 6/3-8/7/22, L+SD blended data, rank based on 000’s.
Network:
Disney Junior, Disney Channel and Disney+
Series Premiere Date:
Sept. 21, 2022
Synopsis:
Set in a fantastical world where talking vehicles live, work and play with the humans who drive them, Disney Branded Television’s “Firebuds” follows a boy and his firetruck as they team up with their first responder friends to help others in their community with problems, both big and small. Whether rescuing a young car that’s stuck in a tree, tracking down lost Dalmatian puppies or helping their neighbors stock up on emergency supplies during a blackout, the Firebuds highlight the importance of teamwork and helping your fellow citizens. Each episode is comprised of two 11-minute stories and features at least one new original song.
Voice Cast:
Lou Diamond Phillips as Chief Bill Bayani
Yvette Nicole Brown as Chief Faye Fireson
Declan Whaley as Bo
Terrence Little Gardenhigh as Flash
Vivian Vencer as Violet
Lily Sanfelippo as Axl
JeCobi Swain as Jayden
Caleb Paddock as Piston
Recurring Guest Voice Cast:
Padma Lakshmi as Chef Pavani
Melissa Rauch as Beth Bayani
Oscar Nuñez as Chef Fernando
José Andrés as Chef Al
LaChanze as Jenna
Brandon Victor Dixon as Jamal
Lauren “Lolo” Spencer as Jazzy
Natalie Morales as Val Vega-Vaughn
Allison Case as Viv Vega-Vaughn
Rich Sommer as Mr. Wexell
Atticus Shaffer as Wayne Riley
Antonia Thomas as Miss Coolidge
Guest Voice Cast:
Pamela Adlon as Principal Kagan
“Weird Al” Yankovic as Latch
Lisa Loeb as Laura
Patton Oswalt as Duke the Duckbus
Nat Faxon as Throttle
Ali Stroker as Gliderbella
Aimee Carrero as Marina Ramirez
Tatiana Lee as Ayanna
JB Tadena as Lolo Ben
Creator/Executive Producer:
Craig Gerber
Art Director:
Francis Giglio
Producer:
Craig Simpson
Story Editor:
Matt Hoverman
Supervising Director:
Robb Pratt
Episodic Directors:
Kris Wimberly
Julius Aguimatang
Writers:
Krystal Banzon
Leanna Dindal
Norma P. Sepulveda
Jeremy Shipp
Alyssa Stratton
Video: Disney Branded Television Debuts New Content and Unveils Key Projects for Disney+, Disney Channel and Disney Junior During Disney’s Epic Entertainment Showcase: The Musical: The Extravaganza! At D23 Expo 2022
Check out the latest looks at “Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur,” “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder,” “National Treasure: Edge of History,” “The Santa Clauses” and more!
[via press release from Disney Branded Television]
Disney Branded Television Debuts New Content and Unveils Key Projects for Disney+, Disney Channel and Disney Junior During Disney’s Epic Entertainment Showcase: The Musical: The Extravaganza! At D23 Expo 2022
Premiere Dates, Trailers and New Footage Revealed for:
Disney Channel’s ‘Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur’
Disney+ Original Series:
‘The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder’ Season 2,
‘National Treasure: Edge of History,’
‘The Santa Clauses,’ and More!
It’s Now or Never: ‘High School Musical 3: Senior Year’ Announced as Musical for Season 4 of Disney+’s ‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series’
Lead Voice Cast Announced for ‘Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures’ – First Full-Length Animated Star Wars Series for Preschoolers
Set to Air 2023 on Disney Junior and Disney+
New Unscripted Holiday Specials for Disney+ Announced: ‘Best In Snow,’ ‘Pentatonix: Around the World for the Holidays’ and ‘The Hip Hop Nutcracker’
Disney Branded Television today revealed new projects and released never-before-seen content for its series and movies across Disney+, Disney Channel and Disney Junior during Disney’s Epic Entertainment Showcase: The Musical: The Extravaganza! at D23 Expo 2022 in Anaheim, California. The announcements were made by Disney Branded Television President Ayo Davis with some help from the casts and creative teams of current and upcoming series and movies across Disney+, Disney Channel and Disney Junior.
“At Disney Branded Television, we create shows full of magic, adventure, thrill and heart that resonate with audiences around the world,” said Davis. “Our announcements today spotlight the breadth and depth of our commitment to entertaining fans of all ages, across animation, live-action series and movies, unscripted and documentaries.”
Key premiere dates and trailers unveiled during the Showcase include the following:
· “American Born Chinese” – first look at the exciting new Disney+ Original series coming in 2023
· “Big Shot” – season two, all episodes streaming on Disney+ on Oct. 12
· “Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur” – debuts Feb. 10 on Disney Channel and shortly thereafter on Disney+ – first trailer released
· “National Treasure: Edge of History” – Disney+ Original series set to debut Dec. 14 with two episodes – trailer released
· “Prom Pact” – first look at new movie revealed
· “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” – season two premieres February 2023 on Disney+ announced with all-new trailer
· “The Santa Clauses” – Disney+ Original series debuts Nov. 16 with two episodes – first-look teaser released Other key announcements during the showcase included the following:
· Three new unscripted holiday specials announced for Disney+ streaming this holiday season: “Best in Snow,” an action-packed winter competition event hosted by Titus Burgess; “Pentatonix: Around the World for the Holidays,” following the superstar a cappella group as they work to find inspiration for their annual holiday album; and “The Hip Hop Nutcracker,” a modern reimagining of a holiday classic that fuses the worlds of hip-hop and classical music to put a fresh spin on a beloved tale.
· In season four of “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series,” after an epic summer at Camp Shallow Lake, the Wildcats return to East High where they will prepare a stage production of “High School Musical 3: Senior Year.” On their first day back, the principal announces that Disney has decided to make the long-awaited “High School Musical 4: The Reunion” movie on location at their beloved high school, and our Wildcats will be playing featured extras in the movie. It’s season four, and it’s now or never.
· New single “Can You Picture That?” from the upcoming Disney+ series “The Muppets Mayhem” released after The Electric Mayhem’s live performance of the musical number – https://disneymusic.lnk.to/CanYouPictureThat
· New details about “Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures” were shared with D23 Expo attendees about the upcoming series and two members of the lead voice cast – Jamaal Avery Jr. and Emma Berman – revealed.
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS FOR SERIES AND SPECIALS PRESENTED DURING THE SHOWCASE:
“American Born Chinese”
Coming to Disney+ in 2023 (DBT and 20th Television)
Based on the genre-hopping graphic novel by Gene Luen Yang, “American Born Chinese” tells the story of Jin Wang, an average teenager juggling his high school social life with his home life. When he meets a new student on the first day of the school year, even more worlds collide as Jin is unwittingly entangled in a battle of Chinese mythological gods. “American Born Chinese” stars Ben Wang as Jin Wang, Yeo Yann Yann as Christine Wang, Chin Han as Simon Wang, Ke Huy Quan as Freddy Wong, Jimmy Liu as Wei-Chen, Sydney Taylor as Amelia with Daniel Wu as Sun Wukong “The Monkey King” and Michelle Yeoh as Guanyin.
Emmy(R) Award-winning writer/producer Kelvin Yu (“Bob’s Burgers,” “Central Park”) serves as executive producer and showrunner. Destin Daniel Cretton (Marvel’s “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” “Short Term 12”) is set to direct and serves as executive producer, alongside Melvin Mar and Jake Kasdan (both of “Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.” for Disney+, and “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” and “Jumanji: The Next Level” feature films), Erin O’Malley (“Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.”), Asher Goldstein (“Short Term 12,” “Just Mercy”) and Gene Luen Yang. The Disney Branded Television series is produced by 20th Television, part of Disney Television Studios.
“Big Shot” Season Two
Premieres Oct. 12 on Disney+ (DBT and 20th Television)
Marvyn’s (John Stamos) latest plan toward relevance is to get his team broadcast on ESPN, and his method is to recruit an unlikely player: Ava (SaraEcheagaray), a gutsy beach volleyball phenom whose public tantrum got her ousted from her own sport. Between losing their assistant coach Holly Barrett (Jessalyn Gilsig) to a rival school, new friction amongst teammates, a sudden and unexpected proximity to boys, and off-the-court disasters that no one could’ve predicted this season, the Westbrook Sirens have even more to prove. “Big Shot” stars John Stamos (“You,” “The Little Mermaid Live”), Jessalyn Gilsig (Glee), Sophia Mitri Schloss (“Potato Dreams of America), Nell Verlaque (“Secrets in a Small Town), Tiana Le (“Just Add Magic”), Tisha Custodio, Cricket Wampler (“About A Boy”), Sara Echeagaray and Yvette Nicole Brown (“Community”). Executive producers and co-creators are David E. Kelley, Dean Lorey and Brad Garrett. Bill D’Elia also serves as executive producer. A Disney Branded Television series, “Big Shot” is produced by ABC Signature, part of Disney Television Studios.
“The Santa Clauses”
Premieres Nov.16 on Disney+, Two-episode premiere (DBT and 20th Television)
Scott Calvin is on the brink of his 65th birthday and realizing that he can’t be Santa forever. He’s suddenly starting to lose his Santa magic; and, more importantly, he’s got a family who could benefit from a life in the normal world, especially his two kids who have grown up at the North Pole. With a lot of elves, children and family to please, Scott sets out to find a suitable replacement Santa while preparing his family for a new adventure in a life south of the pole.
The Disney+ Original series “The Santa Clauses” stars Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell, Elizabeth Allen-Dick, Devin Bright, Austin Kane, Matilda Lawler, Rupali Redd and Kal Penn. Award-winning Jack Burditt (“30 Rock,” “Modern Family”) is the executive producer and showrunner; and Tim Allen, in addition to starring, Kevin Hench (“Last Man Standing”), Richard Baker and Rick Messina will also serve as executive producers along with Jason Winer and Jon Radler for Small Dog Picture Company. The Disney Branded Television series is a production of 20th Television, part of Disney Television Studios.
“National Treasure: Edge of History”
Premieres Dec. 14 on Disney+, Two-episode premiere (DBT and 20th Television)
The Disney+ Original series “National Treasure” Edge of History” is an expansion of the “National Treasure” movie franchise told from the point of view of a young heroine, Jess – a brilliant and resourceful DREAMer in search of answers about her family – who embarks on the adventure of a lifetime to uncover the truth about the past and save a lost Pan-American treasure. “National Treasure” stars Lisette Olivera, Catherine Zeta-Jones (“Chicago”), Jake Austin Walker (“Rectify”), Jordan Rodrigues (“Lady Bird”), Zuri Reed (“Flatbush Misdemeanors”), Antonio Cipriano (“Jagged Little Pill”) and Lyndon Smith (“Parenthood”). Jerry Bruckheimer, Cormac & Marianne Wibberley, Jonathan Littman and KristieAnne Reed serve as executive producers on the series alongside Rick Muirragui, who also serves as a writer. Jon Turteltaub is also an executive producer. Mira Nair is directing and executive producing. A Disney Branded Television series, “National Treasure” is produced by ABC Signature, part of Disney Television Studios.
“Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur”
Premieres Feb. 10 on Disney Channel and streams shortly thereafter on Disney+ (DBT)
“Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur,” based on Marvel’s hit comic books, follows the adventures of 13-year-old super-genius Lunella Lafayette and her 10-ton T-Rex, Devil Dinosaur. After Lunella accidentally brings Devil Dinosaur into present-day New York City, the duo works together to protect the city’s Lower East Side from danger.
“Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur” stars Diamond White as Lunella (aka Moon Girl); Fred Tatasciore as Devil Dinosaur; Alfre Woodard as Lunella’s grandmother, Mimi; Libe Barer as Lunella’s best friend and manager, Casey; Sasheer Zamata as Lunella’s mom, Adria; Jermaine Fowler as Lunella’s dad, James Jr.; Gary Anthony Williams as Lunella’s grandfather, Pops; and series executive producer Laurence Fishburne in the recurring role of The Beyonder, a curious and mischievous trickster.
Produced by Disney Television Animation, the series is executive produced by Fishburne and Helen Sugland’s Cinema Gypsy Productions (ABC’s “black-ish” and “mixed-ish,” Freeform’s “grown-ish”) and Steve Loter (Disney’s “Kim Possible”). Rodney Clouden (“Futurama”) is supervising producer, Kate Kondell (“The Pirate Fairy”) and Jeffrey M. Howard (“Planes”) are co-producers and story editors, and Pilar Flynn (“Elena of Avalor”) is producer.
“Prom Pact”
Streaming Soon on Disney+ (DBT)
It’s the height of prom season, and high school senior Mandy Yang and her best friend and fellow outsider Ben are surrounded by over-the-top ’80s-themed promposals. However, Mandy keeps her eyes focused on a different goal: her lifelong dream of attending Harvard. When she finds out that she has been put on the waitlist, she is determined to do whatever she can do to get herself accepted, even if that means asking for help from the one person she abhors – popular all-star jock Graham Lansing, whose father is a powerful senator and Harvard alum. Once Mandy becomes Graham’s tutor, she begins to realize there’s more to him than she thought and perhaps something more to life than Harvard.
“Prom Pact” stars Peyton Elizabeth Lee as Mandy, Milo Manheim as Ben, Blake Draper as Graham, Monique Green as LaToya, Arica Himmel as Zenobia, Jason Sakaki as Charles, Margaret Cho as Ms. Chen, Wendi McLendon-Covey as Alyssa and David S. Jung as Tom.
Jake Kasdan (“Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.”), Melvin Mar (“Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.”), Julie Bowen (“Modern Family”) and Rachael Field (“Modern Family”) are executive producers on “Prom Pact”; and Anya Adams (“Ginny & Georgia”) directed the movie, which was written by Anthony Lombardo (“American Housewife”).
“The Muppets Mayhem”
Coming to Disney+ in 2023 (DBT and ABC Signature)
“Can You Picture That” Single: https://disneymusic.lnk.to/CanYouPictureThat
The comedy series follows The Electric Mayhem Band – Dr. Teeth on vocals and keyboards, Animal on drums, Floyd Pepper on vocals and bass, Janice on vocals and lead guitar, Zoot on saxophone and Lips on trumpet – on an epic, music-filled journey to record their first-ever studio album. With the help of a driven, young music executive, Nora, the old-school Muppet band comes face-to-face with the current-day music scene as they try to finally go platinum. “The Muppets Mayhem” stars Lilly Singh (“Nora”), Tahj Mowry (“Moog”), Saara Chaudry (“Hannah”) as well as Anders Holm (“JJ”) in a recurring role.
“The Muppets Mayhem” is developed by Adam F. Goldberg, Bill Barretta and Jeff Yorkes based on characters created by Jim Henson. It is written by Adam F. Goldberg, Bill Barretta and Jeff Yorkes; the executive producers are Goldberg, Barretta, Michael Bostick and Kris Eber. Yorkes is a co-executive producer. The Muppets Studio’s David Lightbody and Leigh Slaughter are also executive producers. The Disney Branded Television series is produced by ABC Signature, which is part of Disney Television Studios, and The Muppets Studio for Disney+.
“The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder”
Season Two Premieres February 2023 on Disney+ (Disney Television Animation)
“The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” picks up the story of its central character, Penny Proud, and includes her madcap family: parents Oscar and Trudy, twin siblings BeBe and CeCe, and grandmother Suga Mama (and Puff!). Of course, it would not be “The Proud Family” without Penny’s loyal crew: Dijonay Jones, LaCienega Boulevardez, Zoey Howzer and Maya Leibowitz-Jenkins, among others.
Cast members reprising their roles from the original series and returning for season two are Kyla Pratt as Penny Proud, Tommy Davidson as Oscar Proud, Paula Jai Parker as Trudy Proud, JoMarie Payton as Suga Mama, Cedric the Entertainer as Uncle Bobby, Karen Malina White as Dijonay Jones, Soleil Moon Frye as Zoey Howzer, Alisa Reyes as LaCienega Boulevardez, Carlos Mencia as Felix Boulevardez, Maria Canals-Barrera as Sunset Boulevardez, Alvaro Gutierrez as Papi, Raquel Lee Bolleau as Nubia Gross and Marcus T. Paulk as Myron. Recurring new voices that will also return include Keke Palmer as Maya Leibowitz-Jenkins, Billy Porter and Zachary Quinto as Randall and Barry Leibowitz-Jenkins, EJ Johnson as Michael Collins, Asante Blackk as Kareem, Artist “A Boogie” Dubose as Francis “KG” Leibowitz-Jenkins, Bresha Webb as CeCe and Aiden Dodson as BeBe.
The series, a critically acclaimed revival of Disney’s groundbreaking “The Proud Family,” is executive produced by its creator Bruce W. Smith and Ralph Farquhar. Calvin Brown, Jr. (“Moesha”) is co-executive producer and story editor. Jan Hirota (“Big Hero 6 The Series”) is producer. Eastwood Wong (“Carmen Sandiego”) is art director, and directors are Latoya Raveneau (“Rise Up, Sing Out”), Rudi Bloss (“DC Super Hero Girls”) and Tara Nicole Whitaker (“Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure”).
New Unscripted Holiday Specials
“Best in Snow”
Coming This Holiday Season to Disney+ (Six West Media and Milojo Productions)
“Best in Snow” is a festive holiday special, hosted by Tituss Burgess, featuring teams from around the world transported to a magical snowy village, Snowdome, and thrown into a spirited competition to compete for the title of Best in Snow. With the help of Snowdome’s finest carvers, teams will transform their 10-foot, 20-ton blocks of snow into beautiful creations inspired by Pixar, Marvel, Walt Disney Animation, Walt Disney Studios and The Muppets Studio. The teams will take family favorites such as Moana, Coco and The Lion King, and bring the characters to life in a way you’ve never seen before – in snow! Spectacular snow sculptures and lively musical performances from Tituss Burgess, Kermit the Frog and DCappella make this an action-packed winter event for the entire family.
Produced by Six West Media and Milojo Productions. Executive producers are Kelly Ripa, Mark Consuelos, Steve Ascher, Albert Bianchini, Allie Breslin, Jessica Conway, Josh Greenberg (and showrunner) and Tabitha Hanson-Obtulowicz. Michael Halpern is a producer, and the special was directed by Sam Wrench.
Cast includes Tituss Burgess as Mayor Frostifer von Fjord, Kermit the Frog and Disney’s DCapella as the Town Carolers.
“Pentatonix: Around the World for the Holidays”
Coming This Holiday Season to Disney+ (Done+Dusted)
Superstar a capella group Pentatonix is struggling to find inspiration for their annual holiday album, and the clock is ticking. To make matters worse, their well-intentioned but misguided manager mistakenly locks them in a magic mailroom. But with the help of some Disney magic, we’re soon on a whirlwind tour around the world, discovering holiday traditions and inspiration from Pentatonix fans all around the globe: from Tokyo to Grenada, Ghana to Mexico and Iceland. The fun-filled journey leads the group to realize that wherever we find ourselves, the holidays offer the perfect opportunity to discover how much we have in common and that it really is a small world after all!
Produced by Done+Dusted, executive producers are Ashley Edens, David Jammy, Katy Mullan.
Cast includes Pentatonix – Mitch Grassi, Scott Hoying, Kirstin Maldonado, Kevin Olusola, Matt Sallee and Nico Santos as manager.
“The Hip Hop Nutcracker”
Coming This Holiday Season to Disney+ (Done+Dusted)
Run-D.M.C.’s Rev Run brings us along for a hip-hop reimagining of The Nutcracker ballet set in New York City. It’s the night of the annual New Year’s Eve block party and Maria-Clara’s (Caché Melvin) mom and pop (Allison Holker Boss and Stephen “tWitch’ Boss) aren’t getting along … and it’s bringing her down. Maria-Clara embarks on a holiday adventure to bring her parents back together, finding help along the way from the magical toymaker, Drosselmeyer (Comfort Fedoke), and the Nutcracker (Du-Shant “Fik-shun” Stegall) whom she brings to life.
Maria-Clara’s journey takes her from the streets of New York to fantasy worlds where she battles with mice and toy soldiers (Viktor White, BDash, Kevin “Konkrete” Davis”), and back in time to the Land of Sweets in order to find the key to unlock her holiday wish. Will it be enough to rekindle her parents’ lost love before the clock strikes midnight? The special features best-in-class dancers Mikhail Baryshnikov, Tiler Peck, KidaTheGreat AKA Kida Burns, the Jabbawockeez as magical snowflakes, and more.
Produced by Done+Dusted, executive producers are Raj Kapoor, Katy Mullan, Jennifer Weber, Eva Price and NappyTabs. Choreographers include NappyTabs, Hokuto “HOK” Konishi, Phillip Chbeeb, Makenzie Dustman, Luther Brown, D-Trix and Jennifer Weber.
Nikki Parsons is director. The Disney+ Original special “The Hip Hop Nutcracker” is inspired by the live stage phenomenon touring America this holiday season.
Cast:
Rev Run – Neighborhood MC/Narrator
Caché Melvin – Maria-Clara
Du-Shaunt “Fik-Shun” Stegall – Nutcracker
Stephen “tWitch” Boss & Allison Holker Boss – Mom and Dad
Comfort Fedoke – Drosselmeyer
Jabbawockeez – Snowflakes
Jaja Vankova – Marionette Toy
Tiler Peck – Ballerina Toy
Nicholas “Slick” Stewart – Jack in the Box Toy
Robert Green – Violinist, Ensemble
BDash, Kevin “Konkrete” Davis, Viktor White – Soldiers
Bailey “Bailrok” Munoz, Dustin “D” Payne, Randi “Rascal” Freitas, Rudy Reynon, Tre De Rego, Ethan Evaro, Elyssa Cueto, Angel Gibbs, Alexis Shon, Brynda Rowen, Shannon Kelly, Maycee Steele, Winnie Chang, Jordan Laza, Dayne Sempert, Alex Palaez, Hugh Aparente, Chris Andrews, Noelle Rodriguez, Taylor Thomas – Ensemble
Marisa Kouroubacalis – Bucket Drummer
Mikhail Baryshniikov – Cameo
Kurtis Blow – Cameo
Phil Wright – Cameo
Disney+:
“Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.”
Season Two Coming Soon to Disney+ (DBT and 20th Television)
After spending the summer apart, Lahela (Peyton Elizabeth Lee) is finally reunited with Walter (Alex Aiono), although he’s not the same boyfriend she said goodbye to months before. Their relationship has shifted and they’re no longer on the same page. Her head is spinning and even more so when she meets a new patient, Nico (Milo Manheim). Lahela’s life is full of decisions – Walter, Nico and choosing her medical specialty. In the end, who or what will she choose? Luckily, she has her family, coworkers and best friend (Emma Meisel) to support her along the way.
“Growing Up”
Now Streaming on Disney+ (Culture.House)
Created by Brie Larson and Culture.House, “Growing Up” is an innovative hybrid docu-series that explores the challenges, triumphs and complexities of adolescence through 10 compelling coming-of-age stories. The series uses narrative, experimental and documentary filmmaking to follow one casted individual, ages 18-22, as they tell their story. They represent a wide range of lived experiences, giving audiences emotionally powerful narratives that offer an engaging look at teenage-hood and the diverse social, familial and internal obstacles young people face on their path to self-discovery and acceptance. Each 30-minute episode features one young person or “hero” and their experience growing up. Each episode is anchored by a deeply personal interview that allows our heroes to walk us through their childhood and teenage years. Alongside these interviews, creative cinematic reenactments help bring their major inflection points to life.
“High School Musical: The Musical: The Series”
Season Three Finale Streams Sept. 14 on Disney+ (DBT)
Season three of “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” is set at Camp Shallow Lake, a sleepaway camp in California, as the Wildcats and their fellow campers are primed for an unforgettable summer ripe with romance, curfew-less nights and a taste of the great outdoors. With a high-stakes production of “Frozen” on the horizon AND a drama-filled “docu-series” of the production, the Wildcats will attempt to show who is “best in snow” without leaving anyone out in the cold.
“High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” season three stars Joshua Bassett (“Ricky”), Sofia Wylie (“Gina”), Matt Cornett (“E.J.”), Julia Lester (“Ashlyn”), Dara Reneé (“Kourtney”), Frankie Rodriguez (“Carlos”), Saylor Bell Curda (“Maddox”) and Adrian Lyles (“Jet”). Also featured this season are recurring guest stars Corbin Bleu (himself), Meg Donnelly (“Val”), Jason Earles (“Dewey Wood”), Kate Reinders (“Miss Jenn”), Aria Brooks (“Alex”), Liamani Segura (“Emmy”), Ben Stillwell (“Channing”) and Olivia Rodrigo (“Nini”) as well as guest stars Olivia Rose Keegan (“Lily”), Larry Saperstein (“Big Red”), Joe Serafini (“Seb”), Jesse Tyler Ferguson (“Marvin”) and JoJo Siwa (“Maddox”).
“High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” is created and executive produced by Tim Federle.
“ZOMBIES 3”
Now Streaming on Disney+ (DBT)
“ZOMBIES 3,” the third installment in the uber-popular “ZOMBIES” franchise, takes an interstellar turn as space aliens suddenly touch down in Seabrook, upsetting Zed and Addison’s final year at Seabrook High in the town that’s become a safe haven for zombies, werewolves and humans alike. Zed is anticipating an athletic scholarship that will make him the first zombie to attend college, and Addison is gearing up for Seabrook’s first international cheer-off competition when mysterious extraterrestrial beings appear around Seabrook, provoking something other than friendly competition.
“ZOMBIES 3” stars Milo Manheim as Zed, Meg Donnelly as Addison, Chandler Kinney as Willa, Ariel Martin as Wynter, Pearce Joza as Wyatt, Carla Jeffery as Bree, Trevor Tordjman as Bucky, Kylee Russell as Eliza, Terry Hu as A-spen, Matt Cornett as A-lan, Kyra Tantao as A-li, James Godfrey as Bonzo and Kingston Foster as Zoey.
DGA Award winner Paul Hoen, who has directed a record-setting 15 Disney Channel Original Movies (“The Luck of the Irish,” “Jump In,” “Let It Shine,” “Camp Rock 2” and both “ZOMBIES” hits among them), directed “ZOMBIES 3” from a screenplay by David Light and Joseph Raso (nominees for a Humanitas Prize for “ZOMBIES”). Light, Raso and Suzanne Farwell (Disney’s “Upside Down Magic”) are executive producers.
Disney Channel:
Under Wraps 2
Premieres Sept. 25 on Disney Channel and Streams Sept. 30 on Disney+ (DBT and MarVista Entertainment)
“Under Wraps 2” picks up as Marshall, Gilbert and Amy are getting ready to attend Amy’s father’s Spooktacular Halloween-themed wedding. However, plans soon go awry when the three friends discover their mummy pal Harold and his beloved Rose may be in danger. Sobek, an evil mummy with a 1,000-year-old grudge against his best friend-turned-bitter-rival, Harold, is unexpectedly awakened and out for revenge. With help from his hypnotized lacky Larry, Sobek kidnaps Rose. Amy, Gilbert, Marshall, Buzzy and Harold must use their skills once again to save her and get back in time to attend the wedding.
“Under Wraps 2” stars Malachi Barton (Marshall), Christian J. Simon (Gilbert), Sophia Hammons (Amy), Phil Wright (Harold), Melanie Brook (Buzzy), Ryla McIntosh (Rose), Jordan Conley (Larry), T.J. Storm (Sobek), Claude Knowlton (Pop), Antonio Cayonne (Carl) and Adam Wylie (Beuller).
Produced by MarVista Entertainment, Alex Zamm returns as director of “Under Wraps 2” with Todd Y. Murata and Fernando Szew also returning as executive producers for MarVista Entertainment. Josh A. Cagan is writer for the sequel, based on the original movie written by Don Rhymer.
Disney Junior:
Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures
Premieres 2023 on Disney Junior and Disney+ (Lucasfilm and Disney Junior)
Set during the High Republic era, “Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures” will follow a group of Younglings as they embark on missions where they will help people in need, discover exotic creatures, clash with villainous pirates, train with their masters, and ultimately learn the valuable skills needed in order to become Jedi: compassion, self-discipline, teamwork, patience and friendship.
“Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures” stars Jamaal Avery Jr. (“Abbott Elementary”) as Kai Brightstar, a Jedi Youngling who hopes to follow in the footsteps of his hero, the great Master Yoda, and become a Jedi Knight; and Emma Berman (Pixar’s “Luca”) as Nash Durango, a pilot who befriends Kai and his friends and joins them on their adventures across the galaxy.
Produced by Lucasfilm for Disney Junior and Disney+, the series is executive produced by Lucasfilm’s James Waugh, Jacqui Lopez and Josh Rimes. Michael Olson (“Puppy Dog Pals”) is showrunner and executive producer. Elliot M. Bour (“Elena of Avalor”) is co-producer and supervising director; Jeannine Hodson (“Puppy Dog Pals”) is producer; and Lamont Magee (“Black Lightning”) is consulting producer.
About Disney Branded Television
Disney Branded Television encompasses the creative storytellers and production and content marketing teams responsible for Disney-branded television series, movies and other programming spanning live-action, animated and unscripted formats. The group fuels the Disney+ streaming platform and Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior linear networks with content geared toward kids, tweens, teens and families, with stories that are imaginative, aspirational and reflective of their world and experiences. Recent projects include “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series,” “Monsters at Work,” “The Mysterious Benedict Society” and “Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends.” Disney Branded Television has created some of the most iconic and award-winning properties and franchises, including Peabody Award winners “Doc McStuffins” and “The Owl House”; Emmy Award winners “Big City Greens” and “Elena of Avalor”; the beloved “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts plus the Disney Channel Original Movie (DCOM) franchise, comprised of more than 100 titles.
About DISNEY+
Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, along with The Simpsons and much more. In select international markets, it also includes the new general entertainment content brand, Star. The flagship direct-to-consumer streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, Disney+ is part of the Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution segment. The service offers commercial-free streaming alongside an ever-growing collection of exclusive originals, including feature-length films, documentaries, live-action and animated series, and short-form content. With unprecedented access to Disney’s long history of incredible film and television entertainment, Disney+ is also the exclusive streaming home for the newest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. Disney+ is available as a standalone streaming service or as part of The Disney Bundle that gives subscribers access to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. For more, visit disneyplus.com, or find the Disney+ app on most mobile and connected TV devices.
*Source: NMR, 6/3-8/7/22, L+SD blended data, rank based on 000’s.
September 2022 Programming Highlights
— All Programming Subject to Change —
Friday, Sept.2
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney Junior
Mickey Mouse Funhouse “Daisy and the Muses/Keep on the Ball”
(8:00-8:30 a.m. EDT on Disney Channel/12:00-12:30 p.m. EDT on Disney Junior)
“Daisy and the Muses” –Daisy wants to learn how to whistle and visits the Muses in the Land of Myth for guidance.
*Roz Ryan and Lillias White reprise their roles as Thalia and Calliope from Disney’s feature film “Hercules.”
“Keep on the Ball” – After sitting around the Funhouse, the friends decide to play in Sportopia.
TV-Y
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney Junior
Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends “Bootsie’s Day Out/Trouble at Tony’s”
(8:30-9:00 a.m. EDT on Disney Channel/12:30-1:00 p.m. EDT on Disney Junior)
“Bootsie’s Day Out” – Team Spidey searches for Bootsie after she gets captured by Black Cat.
“Trouble at Tony’s” – The Spidey Team must protect Iron Man’s headquarters from Electro.
*John Stamos (“Big Shot”) recurs as Iron Man.
TV-Y
Saturday, Sept. 3
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Hamster & Gretel “Comic Shop CopyCat/Neigh, It Ain’t So!”
(9:30-10:00 a.m. EDT)
“Comic Shop CopyCat” – Hamster and Gretel must defeat a comic book-inspired cat villain.
“Neigh, It Ain’t So!” – Hamster and Gretel face a half-man-half-horse villain who loves to party.
TV-Y7
Friday, Sept. 9
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney Junior
Mickey Mouse Funhouse “Farfus’ Family!/The Adventure Parade”
(8:00-8:30 a.m. EDT on Disney Channel/12:00-12:30 p.m. EDT on Disney Junior)
“Farfus’ Family!” – When Farfus takes the friends into the forest to meet his family, he discovers his family is missing.
*Tony Hale (Disney+’s “The Mysterious Benedict Society”) and Megan Stalter (“Hacks“) guest star as fairies Gus and Gertie, respectively.
“The Adventure Parade” – Mickey, Minnie and friends decorate the Funhouse Forest float for the Adventure Parade.
*Jaime Camil (“Jane The Virgin”) reprises his role as Rocket Mouse.
TV-Y
Saturday, Sept. 10
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Hamster & Gretel “Saturday Homecoming Fever/Dr. Eelgood”
(9:30-10:00 a.m. EDT)
“Saturday Homecoming Fever” – Hamster and Gretel must save the homecoming dance at the high school.
“Dr. Eelgood” – Hamster and Gretel encounter a mutant eel.
TV-Y7
Friday, Sept. 16
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney Junior
Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends “Sonic Boom Boom/Mini Golf Goof”
(8:30-9:00 a.m. EDT on Disney Channel/12:30-1:00 p.m. EDT on Disney Junior)
“Sonic Boom Boom” – Team Spidey heads underwater to stop Doc Ock from disrupting sea life.
*Bindi Irwin (“Crikey! It’s the Irwins”) guest stars as oceanographer Isla Coralton.
“Mini Golf Goof” – Ghost-Spider teams up with Ant-Man and Wasp to stop Green Goblin from ruining the mini golf course.
*Sean Giambrone (“The Goldbergs”) recurs as Ant-Man.
TV-Y
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Junior
Eureka! “Dippling Rivalry/It’s Mom O’Clock”
(7:30-8:00 p.m. EDT)
“Dippling Rivalry” – Eureka takes care of Dipply while Pepper’s away, and Murphy finds it hard to share her attention.
“It’s Mom O’Clock” – Eureka creates a jam-making machine for berry season.
TV-Y
Saturday, Sept. 17
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Hamster & Gretel “The Opposite of Smart/Birthday Besties”
(9:30-10:00 a.m. EDT)
“The Opposite of Smart” – Churro becomes an internet sensation.
“Birthday Besties” – Gretel has her hands full at Bailey’s birthday party.
TV-Y7
Wednesday, Sept. 21
Original Series – Series Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney Junior
Firebuds “Car in a Tree/Dalmatian Day“
(10:30-10:55 a.m. PT on Disney Channel and Disney Junior)
“Car in a Tree” – The Firebuds must save Piston after he gets stuck in a tree.
“Dalmatian Day” – The Firebuds have to round up four loose Dalmatian puppies at the fire station open house.
TV-Y
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney Junior
Firebuds “Hubcap Heist/Food Truck Fiasco”
(10:55-11:25 a.m. PT on Disney Channel and Disney Junior)
“Hubcap Heist” – Bo and the Firebuds must stop a pair of wily art thieves.
*LaChanze (Broadway’s “The Color Purple”) guest stars as Jayden’s mom, Jenna. Atticus Shaffer (“The Middle”) guest stars as art thief Wayne Riley.
“Food Truck Fiasco” – The Firebuds help Fernando the Food Truck get to his café in time for the lunch rush.
*Oscar Nuñez (“The Office”) guest stars as food truck Chef Fernando. José Andrés (“We Feed People”) guest stars as Chef Fernando’s culinary pal, Chef Al.
TV-Y
Thursday, Sept. 22
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney Junior
Firebuds “Treehouse Trouble/The Getaway Car That Got Away”
(10:30-11:00 a.m. PT on Disney Channel/7:00-7:30 p.m. EDT on Disney Junior)
“Treehouse Trouble” – The Firebuds work together to build a backyard treehouse.
“The Getaway Car That Got Away” – The Firebuds track down a getaway car that they accidentally helped get away.
*LaChanze (Broadway’s “The Color Purple”) recurs as Jayden’s mom, Jenna. Nat Faxon (“Loot”) guest stars as getaway car Throttle.
TV-Y
Friday, Sept. 23
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney Junior
Firebuds “Picnic Pile-Up/Duo Dash”
(10:30-11:00 a.m. PT on Disney Channel/7:00-7:30 p.m. EDT on Disney Junior)
“Picnic Pile-Up” – Violet and Axl’s picnic with their families get interrupted by a surprise emergency.
*Natalie Morales (“Dead to Me”) guest stars as Violet’s mom, Val Vega-Vaughn. Allison Case (Broadway’s “Matilda the Musical”) guest stars as Violet’s mom, Viv Vega-Vaughn.
“Duo Dash” – Axl is nervous about doing well in her school’s Duo Dash Speed Race.
TV-Y
Saturday, Sept. 24
Original Series – Mid-Season Premiere on Disney Channel
Big City Greens “The Move”
(9:00-9:30 a.m. EDT)
The Greens struggle with some big changes.
TV-Y7
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Hamster & Gretel “I’m Bored/Cutie and the Beast”
(9:30-10:00 a.m. EDT)
“I’m Bored” – Gretel is bored; Hamster and Gretel meet a big otter.
“Cutie and the Beast” – In Vegas, Hamster and Gretel face their biggest test.
TV-Y7
Sunday, Sept. 25
Disney Channel Original Movie – Premiere on Disney Channel
“Under Wraps 2”
(8:00-9:35 p.m. EDT) (Subject to Change Given Event Programming)
“Under Wraps 2” picks up as Marshall, Gilbert and Amy are getting ready to attend Amy’s father’s Spooktacular Halloween-themed wedding to his fiancé Carl. However, plans soon go awry when the three friends discover their mummy pal Harold and his beloved Rose may be in danger. Sobek, an evil mummy with a 1000-year-old grudge against his best friend-turned-bitter-rival Harold, is unexpectedly awakened and out for revenge. With help from his hypnotized lacky Larry, Sobek kidnaps Rose. Gilbert, Marshall, Buzzy and Harold must use their skills once again to save her and get back in time to attend the wedding.
TV-G
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
BUNK’D: Learning the Ropes “Bunkhouse of Horror”
(9:35-10:05 p.m. EDT) (Subject to Change Given Event Programming)
“Bunkhouse of Horror” – A mysterious handyman tells the camp three spooky stories set on the ranch involving a cursed bracelet, a possessed scarecrow, and a magic wishing well.
TV-G
Monday, Sept. 26
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Junior
Mickey Mouse Funhouse “The Magic Mansion/Funny’s Road Trip!”
(11:00-11:30 a.m. EDT)
“The Magic Mansion” – The Great Goofini tries a new magic trick using Daisy’s favorite stuffed animal.
“Funny’s Road Trip!” – Funny wants an adventure at Zany Mulaney Land, the new amusement park.
TV-Y
Tuesday, Sept. 27
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Junior
Eureka! “Eurek-Or-Treat/Nomad Like Home”
(11:00-11:30 a.m. EDT)
“Eurek-Or-Treat” – Eureka’s life-like spikosaurus costume gets stolen by a real spikosaurus.
“Nomad Like Home” – Eureka loves spending time with her nomad grandma, so she invents something to try to get her to stay.
*Loretta Devine (“Doc McStuffins”) guest stars as Eureka’s grandma, Wanda.
TV-Y
Wednesday, Sept. 28
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Junior
Puppy Dog Pals “The Pumpkin King/The Elf Who Halloween’d”
(11:00-11:30 p.m. EDT)
“The Pumpkin King” – When the Pumpkin King Crown goes missing, the pets make it their mission to find it.
“The Elf Who Halloween’d” – An elf friend is in town to experience Halloween, but the pets try too hard to show him how to have fun.
TV-Y
Thursday, Sept. 29
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Junior
Mickey Mouse Funhouse “Fifty-Foot Pluto!/A Big Giant Problem!”
(11:00-11:30 p.m. EDT)
“Fifty-Foot Pluto!” – Pluto becomes giant size when he tries to help Franken-Pete get ready for the Pumpkin Carving Contest.
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney Junior
Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends “Li’l Hulk/Surprise Party Surprise”
(8:30-9:00 a.m. EDT on Disney Channel/12:30-1:00 p.m. EDT on Disney Junior)
“Li’l Hulk” – Team Spidey has its hands full when Gobby’s device turns Hulk into a baby.
“Surprise Party Surprise” – Spidey and Miles plan a birthday surprise for Ghost-Spider, but an endless stream of villains gets in the way.
TV-Y
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Junior
Eureka! “Rocky Falls Picture Show/The Swamp of Lost Toys”
(1:30-2:00 p.m. EDT)
“Rocky Falls Picture Show” – Barry attempts to paint Kanga-Bird’s portrait for the Cave Library’s “Hall of Creatures,” but he won’t sit still.
*Ellie Kemper (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt“) guest stars as the school librarian, Chee.
“The Swamp of Lost Toys” – Eureka accidentally loses her pencil in the Sticky Spiky Swamp.
TV-Y
Friday, Sept. 30
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney Junior
Firebuds “The Not-So Haunted House / Halloween Heroes”
(10:30-11:00 a.m. EDT on Disney Channel/11:00-11:30 a.m. EDT on Disney Junior)
“The Not-So Haunted House”- The Firebuds host a not-so-haunted house for little cars, but Iggy and Rod crash the party.
“Halloween Heroes”- The Firebuds stop a Halloween candy bandit.
*Lauren “Lolo” Spencer (“Give Me Liberty”) guest stars as Jayden’s sister, Jazzy. LaChanze (Broadway’s “The Color Purple”) recurs as Jayden’s mom, Jenna.
TV-Y
August 2022 Programming Highlights
— All Programming Subject to Change —
Friday, Aug. 5
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Junior
Eureka! “The Great Wafflefruit Race/Camped Out”
(7:30-8:00 p.m. EDT)
“The Great Wafflefruit Race” – Eureka and her classmates compete to scale a tree to taste the rare wafflefruit on top.
*Judah Howery (“Uncle Drew”) guest stars as twins Spruce and Cypress Stoneland
“Camped Out” – Everyone except Eureka gets homesick on their first overnight camping trip.
TV-Y
Friday, Aug. 12
Original Series – Special Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney Junior
Mickey Mouse Funhouse “Rain, Rain, Go Away/Donald’s Razzle Dazzle Deal!”
(8:00-8:30 a.m. EDT on Disney Channel/12:00-12:30 p.m. EDT on Disney Junior)
“Rain, Rain, Go Away” – Mickey, Minnie and friends travel to Cloud Kingdom to see if Willie the Giant knows why it hasn’t rained, only to discover he has been using all the rain for his garden.
*Amanda Seales (“Insecure“) guest stars as Annie the Giant
“Donald’s Razzle Dazzle Deal!” – On Razzle Dazzle Day, Donald makes a wish to win all the games and prizes.
TV-Y
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Junior
Eureka! “Project Bog/Really Giant Slalom”
(7:30-8:00 p.m. EDT)
“Project Bog” – Eureka and Bog get paired up for a class project.
“Really Giant Slalom” – When Murphy feels left out during a ski day, Eureka figures out a way everyone gets to take part in the fun.
TV-Y
Disney Channel Original Movie – Premiere on Disney Channel
“ZOMBIES 3” – Special “Lost Song” Version
(8:00-9:35 p.m. EDT)
Zed and Addison are beginning their senior year at Seabrook High in the town that’s become a safe haven for monsters and humans alike. Zed is anticipating an athletic scholarship that will make him the first zombie to attend college, while Addison is gearing up for Seabrook’s first international cheer-off. Then suddenly, extraterrestrial beings arrive in Seabrook, provoking something other than friendly competition.
TV-G
Original Series – Series Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney XD
Hamster & Gretel “Empower Failure/Oakey Dokey”
(9:35-10:00 p.m. EDT on Disney Channel/10:00-10:30 p.m. EDT on Disney XD)
“Empower Failure” – Hamster and Gretel get superpowers from aliens while Kevin grapples with being “superhero adjacent.”
“Oakey Dokey” – Kevin and Gretel disagree over how to stop a meteor.
TV-Y7
Saturday, Aug. 13
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Hamster & Gretel “Recipe for Disaster/Math Punch”
(9:30-10:00 a.m. EDT)2
“Recipe for Disaster” – Kevin and Gretel have to rescue Family Dinner Night.
“Math Punch” – Gretel faces off against a lightning-powered cowboy as Dave struggles to get Carolina the perfect anniversary gift.
TV-Y7
Friday, Aug. 19
Original Series – Special Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney Junior
Mickey Mouse Funhouse “Pirate Adventure”
(8:00-8:30 a.m. EDT on Disney Channel and Disney Junior)
Legendary pirate Captain Salty Bones invites Mickey, Minnie and friends to join the biggest treasure hunt ever to see if they can become true pirates.
*John Stamos (Disney+’s “Big Shot“) guest stars as Captain Salty Bones.
Original Series – Season Two Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney Junior
Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends “Electro’s Gotta Glow/Black Cat Chaos”
(8:30-9:00 a.m. EDT on Disney Channel and Disney Junior)
“Electro’s Gotta Glow” – Team Spidey must use their new glow tech to stop Electro from draining all the power in the city.
“Black Cat Chaos” – Spidey and Iron Man work together to stop Black Cat from making a mess of things when she steals Iron Man’s Armor.
*John Stamos (Disney+’s “Big Shot”) guest stars as Iron Man.
TV-Y
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Junior
Puppy Dog Pals “Paw-rates of the Caribbean/Bob’s Book Club”
(11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. EDT)
“Paw-rates of the Caribbean” – When Darius spends the weekend with his parents on their research boat, he discovers a torn treasure map.
“Bob’s Book Club” – After Bob finishes a mystery book, he learns that the author is in town.
TV-Y
Saturday, Aug. 20
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Hamster & Gretel “Superhero Sibling Rivalry/Close Shave”
(9:30-10:00 a.m. EDT)
“Superhero Sibling Rivalry” – Gretel battles twin villains on her own.
“Close Shave” – Gretel’s “hero hunch” gets her into trouble.
TV-Y7
Friday, Aug. 26
Original Series – Special Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney Junior
Mickey Mouse Funhouse “Daisy and the Muses/Keep on the Ball”
(8:00-8:30 a.m. EDT on Disney Channel/12:00-12:30 p.m. EDT on Disney Junior)
“Daisy and the Muses” – The Muses in the Land of Myth teach Daisy that it’s okay not to be good at everything all the time.
*Roz Ryan and Lillias White (both from Disney’s “Hercules“) reprise their original roles as muses Thalia and Calliope, respectively.
“Keep on the Ball” – Mickey and the gang must help Cuckoo Loca find her missing referee whistle.
TV-Y
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Junior
Eureka! “Dance Dance Evolution/Barry On”
(7:30-8:00 p.m. EDT)
“Dance Dance Evolution” – The Rocky Falls kids learn a new dance for school, and everyone can master the routine except for Pepper!
*Misty Copeland and Ryan Michelle Bathé guest star as Rockanne and Sierra, respectively.
“Barry On” – Barry wants to be like his dad, the town’s “fix-it man.”
TV-Y
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney Junior
Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends “Lights Out/Sandman Won’t Share!”
(8:30-9:00 a.m. EDT on Disney Channel/12:30-1:00 p.m. EDT on Disney Junior)
“Lights Out” – Team Spidey must stop Electro and Green Goblin’s attempt to keep the citizens of New York City awake all night with a super-charged lighthouse.
“Sandman Won’t Share” – Team Spidey’s beach day gets interrupted by Sandman’s need to prove he’s the best at building sandcastles.
TV-Y
Saturday, Aug. 27
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Hamster & Gretel “Cheer Cheer Bang Bang/La Ballad of La Cebolla”
(9:30-10:00 a.m. EDT)
“Cheer Cheer Bang Bang” – Fred goes deep undercover as a cheerleader.
“La Ballad of La Cebolla” – Gretel and Kevin meet a villain with a unique ability.
TV-Y7
Loretta Devine, Sheila E., Misty Copeland, Ellie Kemper, Jack McBrayer, Ryan Michelle Bathé and Wendell Pierce Join the Cast of Disney Branded Television’s ‘Eureka!,’ Premiering June 22 on Disney Junior and Disney+
— New Trailer, Key Art and Images Released —
Emmy Award®-winning actress Loretta Devine, world-famous drummer Sheila E., and renowned ballet dancer and New York Times best-selling author Misty Copeland have joined the cast of Disney Branded Television’s upcoming series “Eureka!” in guest starring roles. Devine will voice Eureka’s grandmother, Wanda, while Sheila E. and Copeland will voice the characters of Yurt, a traveling musician, and Rockanne, a dance teacher, respectively. Also joining the cast in recurring guest roles are Ellie Kemper (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”) as the school librarian, Chee; Jack McBrayer (“30 Rock”) as a pet kanga bird; Ryan Michelle Bathé (“The Endgame”) as Barry’s mom, Sierra; and Wendell Pierce (“Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan”) as Barry’s father, Cliff.
The series is set to premiere WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, at 7:30 p.m. EDT/PDT on Disney Junior. An initial batch of episodes will also premiere the same day on on-demand platforms and streaming on Disney+.
Set in the fantastical prehistoric world of Rocky Falls, “Eureka!” follows the story of Eureka, a young girl inventor who is way ahead of her time. She designs inventions and contraptions in the hopes of making the world a better place and moving her prehistoric community into a more modern era. The series stars Ruth Righi (Disney Channel’s “Sydney to the Max”) as Eureka, Renée Elise Goldsberry (“Hamilton”) and Lil Rel Howery (“Free Guy”) as Eureka’s parents, Roxy and Rollo, and Javier Muñoz (“Hamilton”) as her teacher, Ohm.
Rounding out the “Eureka!” voice cast is Kai Zen (“Amphibia”) as Pepper, Devin Trey Campbell (Broadway’s “Kinky Boots”) as Barry, Fred Tatasciore (“Big Hero 6 The Series”) as Murphy, Cree Summer (“Vampirina”) as Verna, Kevin Michael Richardson (“Family Guy”) as Dima, Aydrea Walden (“The Mandalorian”) as Olive and Groopy, Connor Andrade (“We Baby Bears”) as Clod, Cade Tropeano (“Raising Dion”) as Bog, Madigan Kacmar (“Chuggington”) as Julia, Vivienne Rutherford (“Seal Team”) as Lark, Judah Howery (“Uncle Drew”) as twins Spruce and Cypress Stoneland, Dee Bradley Baker (“Phineas and Ferb”) as Ptero and André Sogliuzzo (“American Dad”) as Link.
“Eureka!” is produced by Academy Award®-nominated animation studio Brown Bag Films (“Doc McStuffins”) in association with Disney Junior. Emmy® Award winner Norton Virgien (“Doc McStuffins”) and award-winning children’s book author/illustrator Niamh Sharkey (“Henry Hugglemonster”) are the series’ creators and executive producers. Emmy Award-nominated Erica Rothschild (“Sofia the First”) developed the series with Virgien and Sharkey and serves as co-executive producer and story editor. Film and television writer and director Rusty Cundieff (“Tales from the Hood”) and Emmy Award-nominated television producer Donna Brown Guillaume (“Happily Ever After: Fairytales for Every Child”) are consulting producers.
Christiana “Chee” McGuigan, a science educator who has worked at the California Science Center, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, serves as the series’ science education consultant. Biomedical scientist, social entrepreneur and former senior policy advisor for the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, Dr. Knatokie Ford, advised on the original series development. Engineering experts from Disney’s world-renowned Imagineering team advised on the early development of Eureka’s inventions.
Multitalented singer, songwriter and producer Kari Kimmel (“Spirit Riding Free”) is the series’ songwriter, and Emmy Award-winning Frederik Wiedmann (“All Hail King Julien”) is the composer.
Disney Junior Tour Is Back With an All-New 80-City National Tour Set To Debut Sept. 2
‘Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza’ Incorporates Characters From Disney Junior’s Hit Series ‘Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends’ for the First Time, as well as Mickey, Minnie, and Your Other Favorite Disney Junior Friends
Presales Begin Tomorrow; Public On-Sale Starts May 20
LOS ANGELES – May 16, 2022 – Dress up and join the party with “Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza,” launching Sept. 2 in Southern California. The all-new show features the first appearance of characters from “Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends” in addition to Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Doc McStuffins, the Puppy Dog Pals, and Alice from Disney Junior’s newest hit series “Alice’s Wonderland Bakery,” live on stage. The immersive, interactive concert experience includes singing, dancing, acrobatics and 3D special effects. It will feature favorite songs from hit Disney Junior series, as well as new original music. In “Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza,” Mickey, Minnie, and their pals are getting ready to throw a huge costume party but mysterious weather keeps interrupting the fun. Can Team Spidey help save the Costume Palooza?
Traveling to more than 80 North American cities beginning Sept. 2 through Dec. 17, 2022, the tour will have stops at legendary venues, including the Opry House in Nashville, the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis and Atlanta, and more.
The show is brought to you by the creators of the 2x Pollstar nominated “Disney Junior Dance Party On Tour,” which sold over 350,000 tickets. The live show is written and directed by Amy Tinkham and produced by Jonathan Shank of Terrapin Station Entertainment. Parents can go to DisneyJuniorTour.com to get more information, view tour dates and purchase tickets.
Spotify Fans First presale begins tomorrow, May 17, at 10 a.m. local time. Presale for Disney Visa Cardmembers and Disney Junior, Marvel, Spider-Man, and Disney Music Group social media followers (Facebook/Instagram/Twitter) begins Wednesday, May 18 at 10 a.m. local time. Ticketmaster and select venue presales begin Thursday, May 19, at 10 a.m. local time. VIP packages will also be available for pre-show opportunities, including premium seating, exclusive merchandise, and character experiences. Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, May 20.
“We are going to blow the minds of Disney Junior fans with all the on-stage fun and new songs we have in store for them,” says Jonathan Shank, producer and CEO of Terrapin Station Entertainment. “We are so excited to be working with the Disney Junior team again on this premier preschool production bringing back all the beloved Disney characters, and now, for the first time, ‘Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends,’” says Shank.
“It is great to be able to bring the Disney Junior characters back on the road again, bigger and better, with incredible acrobatics, songs, and dances. We know that families won’t want to miss the chance to see ‘Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends’ perform, as well as Mickey, Minnie, and their favorite Disney Junior pals.” says Jennifer Rogers Doyle, senior vice president, Networks Franchise Management, Integrated Planning, Licensing, Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution.
Follow the tour on social media at @DisneyJuniorTour.
Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza tour dates (subject to change):
September 2
Riverside, CA
Fox Performing Arts Center
September 3
Thousand Oaks, CA
Bank of America Performing Arts Center
September 4
Phoenix, AZ
Arizona Federal Theatre
September 6
Midland, TX
Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center
September 8
Austin, TX
Bass Concert Hall
September 9
Sugar Land, TX
Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land
September 10
Grand Prairie, TX
Texas Trust CU Theatre
September 11
San Antonio, TX
Majestic Theatre (2 shows)
September 13
Springfield, MO
Juanita K. Hammons Hall
September 14
Wichita, KS
Orpheum Theatre
September 15
Topeka, KS
Topeka Performing Arts Center
September 16
Saint Louis, MO
The Fabulous Fox Theatre
September 17
Des Moines, IA
Des Moines Civic Center
September 18
Lincoln, NE
Lied Center for Performing Arts
September 20
Cedar Rapids, IA
Paramount Theatre
September 21
Dubuque, IA
Five Flags Center
September 22
Bemidji, MN
Sanford Center
September 23
Ralston, NE
Liberty First Credit Union Arena
September 24
Minneapolis, MN
The Orpheum Theatre
September 25
Chicago, IL
The Chicago Theatre
September 27
Marion, IL
Marion Cultural and Civic Center
September 28
Richmond, KY
EKU Center For The Arts
September 29
Cincinnati, OH
Taft Theatre
September 30
Madison, WI
Overture Center for the Arts
October 1
Milwaukee, WI
The Riverside Theater
October 2
Midland, MI
Midland Center for the Arts (2 shows)
October 4
Louisville, KY
Louisville Palace Theater
October 5
Wabash, IN
Honeywell Center
October 6
Indianapolis, IN
Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
October 7
Lima, OH
Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center
October 8
Cleveland, OH
Connor Palace
October 9
Detroit, MI
Fox Theatre
October 11
Columbus, OH
Palace Theatre
October 12
Charleston, WV
Clay Center
October 13
Greensburg, PA
The Palace Theatre
October 14
Lancaster, PA
American Music Theatre
October 15
Wallingford, CT
Toyota Oakdale Theatre
October 16
Lowell, MA
Lowell Memorial Auditorium (2 shows)
October 18
Burlington, VT
The Flynn
October 19
Greenvale, NY
Tilles Center
October 20
Providence, RI
Providence Performing Arts Center
October 21
Baltimore, MD
The Lyric
October 22
Washington, DC
Warner Theatre (2 shows)
October 23
Albany, NY
Palace Theatre
October 25
Rochester, NY
Kodak Center
October 26
Wilkes Barre, PA
F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts
October 27
Concord, NH
Capitol Center for the Arts – Chubb Theater
October 28
Philadelphia, PA
Kimmel Cultural Campus
October 29
Morristown, NJ
Mayo Performing Arts Center (2 shows)
October 30
Red Bank, NJ
Count Basie Center for the Arts (2 shows)
November 1
Williamsport, PA
Community Arts Center
November 2
Norfolk, VA
Chrysler Hall
November 3
Richmond, VA
Altria Theater
November 4
Roanoke, VA
Berglund Performing Arts Theatre
November 5
North Charleston, SC
North Charleston Performing Arts Center
November 6
Charlotte, NC
Belk Theater
November 8
Greensboro, NC
Tanger Center
November 10
Durham, NC
DPAC Durham
November 11
Columbia, SC
Township Auditorium
November 12
Birmingham, AL
BJCC Concert Hall
November 13
Nashville, TN
Opry House
November 14
Chattanooga, TN
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium
November 15
Memphis, TN
Orpheum Theatre
November 17
Jacksonville, FL
Florida Theatre
November 18
Orlando, FL
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
November 19
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Broward Center (2 shows)
November 20
Clearwater, FL
Ruth Eckerd Hall (2 shows)
November 22
Greenville, SC
Peace Center
November 23
Knoxville, TN
Tennessee Theatre
November 25
New Orleans, LA
Saenger Theatre
November 26
Atlanta, GA
Fox Theatre
November 27
Mobile, AL
Saenger Theatre
November 30
Colorado Spring, CO
Pikes Peak Center
December 1
Denver, CO
Paramount Theatre
December 2
Salt Lake City, UT
Kingsbury Hall
December 4
Seattle, WA
The Paramount
December 5
Eugene, OR
Hult Center for the Performing Arts
December 6
Portland, OR
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
December 8
San Jose, CA
San Jose Civic
December 12
Santa Rosa, CA
Luther Burbank Memorial Foundation
December 14
Anaheim, CA
City National Grove of Anaheim
December 15
El Cajon, CA
The Magnolia
December 17
Los Angeles, CA
Orpheum Theatre (2 shows)
About Disney Junior
Part of Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution’s Networks, Disney Junior is a global multiplatform brand with content created by Disney Branded Television expressly geared towards preschoolers aged 2-7 and their families. Available as a daily programming block on Disney Channel and a 24-hour channel, available in 77 million homes in the U.S, it has been the #1 preschool channel on TV for 36 straight quarters among kids 2-5, every quarter since it has launched. Home to some of the most cherished programming and franchises for preschoolers, including Emmy® Award-winning “Elena of Avalor,” Peabody Award-winning “Doc McStuffins,” and new hit series “Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends” and “Mickey Mouse Funhouse,” Disney Junior reflects the emotional connection generations of consumers have to Disney storytelling and Disney characters, both classic and contemporary. It invites parents and guardians to join their child in the Disney experience of magical, musical and heartfelt stories and characters while incorporating specific learning and development themes designed for young children.
About Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media for over eighty years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing, publishing, games, and digital media.
About Terrapin Station Entertainment:
Founded by industry veteran Jonathan Shank in 2020, Terrapin Station Entertainment, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, is an artist management and production company dedicated to helping musicians and brands capitalize on their core audience and shine in the cultural mainstream. With expertise in management, family entertainment, and brand experiences, the Terrapin team strives to ensure that clients achieve their goals. www.terrapinent.com
Alice! Mickey! Pooh! Spidey! Disney Junior Announces Slate of New Original Series and Shorts, Along With Returning Franchises, Debuting Across Disney+ and Disney Junior Platforms Through 2024 at First-Ever Disney Junior Fun Fest
New Original Series:
’Hey A.J.,’ Inspired by Martellus Bennett’s Family
’Kindergarten: The Musical,’ a Musical Series About Navigating Kindergarten With Music by Kay Hanley, Michelle Lewis, Dan Petty (”Doc McStuffins”) and Charlton Pettus (Tears for Fears)
’RoboGobo,’ About a Team of Robot Rescue Pets
’SuperKitties’ From Silvergate Media
New Short-Form:
’Me & Mickey’ Vlog Shorts
’Winnie the Pooh’ Shorts
Series Renewal:
’Alice’s Wonderland Bakery’
Casting News:
John Stamos To Voice Iron Man in ’Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends’
Lou Diamond Phillips and Yvette Nicole Brown Join the Cast of ’Firebuds’
Justina Machado, Bobby Moynihan, Eric Bauza and Kari Wahlgren Join the Cast of ’Pupstruction’
Premieres:
’Eureka!’ To Premiere June 22, 2022
Season Two of ’Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends’ To Debut This August
’Mickey Mouse Funhouse: Pirate Adventure” Summer Tentpole Special To Air This August
Disney Junior has announced its new slate of original programming for kids 2-7 that will air across Disney+ and Disney Junior platforms through 2024. Disney Branded Television President Ayo Davis announced these projects along with some key casting news today during the Disney Junior Fun Fest event taking place at Disney California Adventure. The Fun Fest is a one-day event celebrating the entertaining and music-filled stories of the #1 preschool television network’s hit series, bringing the magic of Disney Junior straight to fans.
”Disney Junior is already home to some of the most beloved preschool programming, and today, we have unveiled the next slate of content that is sure to entertain preschool kids for years to come,” said Davis. ”As with Disney Junior’s current slate, each of these projects is unique, inspiring and encompasses all of the brand values that have come to represent Disney Junior over the last decade — storytelling with heart that resonates with both kids and parents. From beloved icons such as Mickey and Spidey to new stories and characters, this slate further solidifies Disney Junior as THE home for preschoolers.”
New Greenlights Announced Today:
ORIGINAL SERIES:
”HEY A.J.”
Produced by: Surfing Giant Studios in association with Disney Junior
Based on books created by: Martellus Bennett
Executive Producers: Martellus Bennett, Jeff ”Swampy” Marsh and Michael Hodges
Inspired by former Pro Bowler and Super Bowl Champion and children’s book author Martellus Bennett’s family, ”Hey A.J.” is a high-energy adventure comedy about a curious and extremely imaginative 7-year-old girl, A.J. Whether imagining a long car drive is an exciting rocket ride or turning a grocery store line into a dance party, A.J. uses her big imagination to make any situation more fun and exciting.
”KINDERGARTEN: THE MUSICAL”
Produced by: Oddbot Entertainment in association with Disney Junior
Creators: Michelle Lewis and Charlton Pettus
Executive Producers: Tom Warburton, Michelle Lewis, Kay Hanley, Charlton Pettus and Dan Petty
Co-Executive Producer/Story Editor: Laurie Israel
”Kindergarten: The Musical” is an animated musical series about navigating all of the ”firsts” young kids experience while attending kindergarten. Whether having your own set of school supplies for the first time, finding a place to sit in the lunchroom or making a new friend, kindergartners can feel so many feelings that are sometimes hard to express with just words; singing about it feels more comforting and expressive. The series follows 5-year-old Birdy, who, with the help of her amazing teacher and new friends, uses her imagination to express her fears, excitement and joy through big Broadway-style song and dance numbers, proving that kindergarten is just like a big stage and there is nothing a good song can’t fix.
”ROBOGOBO”
Produced by: Brown Bag Films in association with Disney Junior
Creator/Executive Producer/Supervising Director: Chris Gilligan
Developed for Television by/Co-Executive Producer/Story Editor: Matt Hoverman
”RoboGobo” highlights five adorable pets without a home — until kid inventor Jax adopts them and gives them super-powered robo-suits. Now Hopper, Boomer, Allie, Shelly and Winger are a team of superheroes saving other pets in trouble and learning how to become a family in the process.
”SUPERKITTIES”
Produced by: Silvergate Media in association with Disney Junior
Creator/Executive Producer: Paula Rosenthal
Co-Executive Producer: Kirk Van Wormer
”SuperKitties” is an adorable and action-packed new series about four fierce and furry superhero kittens — Ginny, Sparks, Buddy and Bitsy — who are on a mission to make Kittydale a more caring and ”pawesome” place. Defeating villains and imparting important messages of kindness, empathy, friendship, resilience and problem-solving, the ”SuperKitties” voice cast includes Emma Berman (Disney-Pixar’s ”Luca”) as Ginny, Cruz Flateau (”CoComelon”) as Sparks, JeCobi Swain (ABC’s ”Home Economics”) as Buddy and Pyper Braun (”Country Comfort”) as Bitsy.
ORIGINAL SHORT-FORM:
”ME & MICKEY”
”Me & Mickey” is a new series of vlog-style video shorts featuring Disney’s #1 star, Mickey Mouse, as he invites preschoolers to laugh and play along as he talks about everyday topics familiar to their lives, including morning and nighttime routines and packing a backpack, and also engages with silly games and challenges like ”Super Silly Stare Off,” ”Talk Like a Pirate” and ”Super Silly Dance Party.”
”WINNIE THE POOH” (Working Title)
”Winnie the Pooh” (working title) is a new musical short-form series starring Winnie the Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood.
SERIES RENEWAL:
”ALICE’S WONDERLAND BAKERY” SEASON TWO
Produced by: Disney Television Animation
Executive Producer: Chelsea Beyl
Co-Executive Producer/Art Director: Frank Montagna
Producer: Ciara Anderson
”Alice’s Wonderland Bakery” is a fantastical animated series for preschoolers and their families inspired by the beloved world of ”Alice in Wonderland.” The series centers on Alice, the great-granddaughter of the original heroine and a budding young baker at the enchanted Wonderland Bakery, where her magical treats help bring a new generation of friends and families together. The series’ voice cast includes Craig Ferguson as Doorknob, Eden Espinosa as The Queen of Hearts, GRAMMY® Award winner Jon Secada as The King of Hearts, Vanessa Bayer and Bobby Moynihan as twins Tweedle Do and Tweedle Don’t, Donald Faison as Harry the March Hare, Yvette Nicole Brown as Mama Rabbit and newcomer Libby Rue as the voice of Alice.
OTHER NEWS — PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED TITLES:
”MARVEL’S SPIDEY AND HIS AMAZING FRIENDS”
Produced by: Disney Junior and Marvel Studios in association with Atomic Cartoons
Executive Producer: Harrison Wilcox
Supervising Producer: Steve Grover
Co-Executive Producer: Bart Jennett
John Stamos will be voicing the role of Iron Man/Tony Stark in season two of Disney Junior’s hit series ”Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends.” The additional new Marvel heroes and villains that will be featured in season two are Ant-Man (voiced by Sean Giambrone), Wasp (voiced by Maya Tuttle), Reptil (voiced by Hoku Ramirez), Black Cat (voiced by Jaiden Klein), Sandman (voiced by Tom Wilson) and Electro (voiced by Stephanie Lemelin). The new season premieres August 2022 and will include a new ”Glow Webs Glow” storyline. Season two will also feature four new original songs and a ”Glow Webs Glow” anthem song by series’ songwriter/composer Patrick Stump (Fall Out Boy).
”Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends” follows the adventures of Peter Parker, Gwen Stacy and Miles Morales as they team up to defeat foes and save the day. In season two of the series, the trio of young Super Heroes are able to call on Avengers pals Iron Man, Ant-Man, Wasp and Reptil, in addition to Hulk, Ms. Marvel and Black Panther, for help when trouble arises — like when villain Electro tries to drain all of the power in the city and the Spidey Team must band together to use a new glowing web formula to turn the lights back on.
”MICKEY MOUSE FUNHOUSE”
Produced by: Disney Television Animation
Executive Producer/Supervising Director: Phil Weinstein
Co-Executive Producer/Supervising Story Editor: Thomas Hart
Producer: Steve Walby
John Stamos also stars as the voice of Captain Salty Bones in the upcoming summer tentpole episode of ”Mickey Mouse Funhouse.” In ”Mickey Mouse Funhouse: Pirate Adventure,” legendary pirate Captain Salty Bones invites Mickey, Minnie and friends to join the biggest treasure hunt ever and see if they can become true pirates.
Series star Harvey Guillén, who voices the role of Funny the Funhouse in the series, was at Disney Junior Fun Fest to help announce the new 22-minute special, which also features recurring guest stars Jenifer Lewis as Wheezelene and Richard Kind as Cheezel and is set to premiere August 2022.
”EUREKA!”
Produced by: Brown Bag Films in association with Disney Junior
Creators/Executive Producers: Norton Virgien and Niamh Sharkey
Co-Executive Producer/Story Editor: Erica Rothschild
Consulting Producers: Donna Brown Guillaume and Rusty Cundieff
”Eureka!” tells the story of a young girl inventor who is way ahead of her time. Utilizing creative out-of-the-box thinking, she designs inventions and contraptions in the hopes of making the world a better place and moving her prehistoric community into a more modern era. With the help of her supportive parents, teacher, best friends — Pepper and Barry — and beloved pet mammoth Murphy, Eureka is learning to embrace that she is not ordinary … she’s extraordinary. Series premieres June 22, 2022.
Series star Ruth Righi (voice of Eureka) was on-hand during the Disney Junior Fun Fest event to reveal a first look at the series’ main title theme song, which is performed by Lexi Underwood (Disney+’s upcoming ”Sneakerella”). The link to the full theme song is available here: https://youtu.be/LoKERGIZGxE.
”FIREBUDS”
Produced by: Disney Television Animation
Creator/Executive Producer: Craig Gerber
Producer: Craig Simpson
From Emmy® Award-winning creator and executive producer Craig Gerber (Disney’s ”Elena of Avalor” and ”Sofia the First”), ”Firebuds” is a music-filled series following a team of young kids who are the children of first responders, and their talking vehicle sidekicks, as they embark on adventures together and learn what it truly means to be a hero. The series premieres fall 2022.
During Disney Junior Fun Fest, it was announced that Lou Diamond Phillips and Yvette Nicole Brown would be joining the previously announced voice cast as co-fire chiefs, Chief Bill and Chief Faye. Brown was on-hand during the event to reveal a first look at the main title theme song, which is written and performed by the series’ songwriter Beau Black (Disney’s ”The Lion Guard”). The link to the full theme song is available here: https://youtu.be/WaE0JIvtjGc.
”PUPSTRUCTION”
Produced by: Titmouse in association with Disney Junior
Creator/Executive Producer: Travis Braun
Executive Producer: Vic Cook
Co-Producer/Story Editor: Robyn Brown
”Pupstruction” follows the adventures of the world’s first all-dog construction company, Pupstruction. It centers on Phinny, an innovative young corgi who might be the smallest pup on the crew but proves that you don’t need big paws to have big dreams or big ideas.
The series’ voice cast, announced during Disney Junior Fun Fest, includes Yonas Kibreab (”Into the Dark”) as Phinny, Carson Minniear (”Big City Greens”) as Tank, Scarlett Kate Ferguson (”I’m Dying Up Here”) as Roxy and newcomer Mica Zeltzer as Luna, as well as Justina Machado (”One Day at a Time”) as Maya, Bobby Moynihan (”Alice’s Wonderland Bakery”) as Bobby Boots, Kari Wahlgren (”The Ghost and Molly McGee”) as Scratch, Eric Bauza (”Muppet Babies”) as characters Harry, Sniff and Lloyd and Alessandra Perez (”T.O.T.S.”) as Bailey.
About Disney Junior
Part of Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution’s Networks, Disney Junior is a global multiplatform brand with content created by Disney Branded Television expressly geared towards preschoolers aged 2-7 and their families. Disney Junior reflects the emotional connection generations of consumers have to Disney storytelling and Disney characters, both classic and contemporary. It invites parents and guardians to join their child in the Disney experience of magical, musical and heartfelt stories and characters while incorporating specific learning and development themes designed for young children. Disney Junior is home to some of the most cherished programming and franchises for preschoolers, including Emmy®Award-winning ”Elena of Avalor,” Peabody Award-winning ”Doc McStuffins,” and new hit series ”Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends” and ”Mickey Mouse Funhouse.”
May 2022 Programming Highlights
— All Programming Subject to Change —
Monday, May 2
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Junior
Mira, Royal Detective “The Mystery of the Legendary Sword”
(5:00-5:30 p.m. EDT)
Mira and her friends embark on an epic quest to find a legendary sword said to belong to the rightful ruler of Jalpur.
TV-Y
Friday, May 6
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Raven’s Home “Mr. Petracelli’s Revenge”
(8:00-8:30 p.m. EDT)
In order to inherit Victor’s classic car, Booker must get straight A’s. But Raven’s former teacher, Mr. Petracelli, swears there’s no way Booker will earn an A in his class.
TV-G
Saturday, May 7
Original Series – Extended Length Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Amphibia “All In”
(8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT)
Anne and her friends fight for their lives as the fate of both worlds hangs in the balance.
TV-Y7
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
The Owl House “Labyrinth Runners”
(9:00-9:30 a.m. EDT)
When the Emperor’s coven comes to Hexside, Gus teams up with an unlikely ally.
TV-Y7 FV
Friday, May 13
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Raven’s Home “Date Expectations”
(8:00-8:30 p.m. EDT)
Desperate to take Cami to a dance, Booker convinces Ivy to throw a party at the Chill Grill. But Cami’s plans get in the way of Ivy having a successful party.
TV-G
Saturday, May 14
Series Finale – Extended Length Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Amphibia “The Hardest Thing”
(8:00-8:30 p.m. EDT)
Anne’s journey comes to an end.
TV-Y7
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
The Owl House “O Titan, Where Art Thou”
(9:00-9:30 a.m. EDT)
Eda and Luz scramble to face the Day of Unity. King faces his true identity.
TV-Y7 FV
Monday, May 16
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Junior
Mira, Royal Detective “Mikku and Chikku’s Hometown Mystery”
(5:00-5:30 p.m. EDT)
Mira is thrilled to accompany Mikku and Chikku to their hometown, a mongoose-filled village where she meets their parents, joins a local festival and helps solve a surprising mystery.
*Guest starring is ESPN sportscaster Kevin Negandhi as a mongoose announcer, Punam Patel (“Space Force”) and Sendhil Ramamurthy (“Good Sam”) as Mikku and Chikku’s parents, and Nik Dodani (“Atypical”) and Lilly Singh (“The Muppet Mayhem”) as Mikku and Chikku’s cousins, Anish and Anisha.
TV-Y
Saturday, May 21
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
The Owl House “Clouds on the Horizon”
(9:00-9:30 a.m. EDT)
Everyone on the Isles prepares to celebrate the Day of Unity.
TV-Y7 FV
Saturday, May 28
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
The Owl House “King’s Tide”
(9:00-9:30 a.m. EDT)
The Day of Unity begins.
TV-Y7 FV
Monday, May 30
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Junior
Mira, Royal Detective “The Mystery of the Royal Flight”
(5:00-5:30 p.m. EDT)
When Neel’s new flying invention gets a mysterious hole during a big royal event, Mira must figure out what happened before it’s too late.
*Megan Suri (“Never Have I Ever”) guests stars as Princess Ambika.
TV-Y
Disney Junior, #1 Preschool Network, To Present First-Ever Disney Junior Fun Fest at Disney California Adventure Park on Friday, April 29
— Dance and Sing Along With Favorite Disney Junior Characters During a Special One-Day Festival Dedicated to Young Fans and Their Families —
— Event Includes Sneak Peeks at Upcoming Disney Junior Series, Special Guest Appearances and a ‘Doc McStuffins’ Stage Show Celebrating 10 Years of the Beloved Series —
The first-ever Disney Junior Fun Fest, a one-day event celebrating the entertaining and music-filled stories of the #1 preschool television network’s hit series, will bring the magic straight to fans on FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2022. Held at Disney California Adventure park in Anaheim, California, the one-day event will include sneak peeks at upcoming Disney Junior series, special announcements, surprise appearances, a “Doc McStuffins” stage show highlighting 10 years of the beloved series, and an “Alice’s Wonderland Bakery Unbirthday Party,” a hands-on cupcake decorating course inspired by the new Disney Junior series that is also being offered for guests throughout Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival from March 4 through April 26.
The event will kick off in the morning with a cavalcade of beloved Disney Junior characters welcoming fans and making their way through the park. Throughout the day, there will be main stage attractions with fun games, trivia and music to keep preschoolers and their families singing and dancing together. Guests can also enjoy regular Disney Junior programming at Disney California Adventure park, including the “Disney Junior Dance Party!” and the “Spidey and his Amazing Friends” photo wall at the Hollywood Backlot.
Additional details, a schedule of events and special appearances will be announced soon.
Throughout the year, families visiting with small children will find unforgettable experiences across Disneyland Resort as they step into the fairy-tale worlds of Fantasyland, blast into the future in Tomorrowland, gear up for fun in Cars Land, and meet some of their favorite Super Heroes in Avengers Campus and beyond.
Schedule, events, offerings and appearances subject to restrictions and change or cancellation without notice, including but not limited to dates, times and sessions. Both Theme Park admission and park reservation for the same park on the same date are required for park entry. Visit Disneyland.com for important information to know before visiting the Disneyland Resort, including updates on required face coverings.
About Disney Junior
Part of Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution’s Networks, Disney Junior is a global multiplatform brand with content created by Disney Branded Television expressly geared towards preschoolers aged 2-7 and their families. Disney Junior reflects the emotional connection generations of consumers have to Disney storytelling and Disney characters, both classic and contemporary. It invites parents and guardians to join their child in the Disney experience of magical, musical and heartfelt stories and characters while incorporating specific learning and development themes designed for young children. Disney Junior is home to some of the most cherished programming and franchises for preschoolers, including Emmy® Award-winning “Elena of Avalor,” Peabody Award-winning “Doc McStuffins,” and new hit series “Spidey and his Amazing Friends” and “Mickey Mouse Funhouse.”
About the Disneyland Resort
The Disneyland Resort features two spectacular theme parks – Disneyland (the original Disney theme park) and Disney California Adventure Park – plus three hotels and the Downtown Disney District, comprising unique dining, entertainment and shopping experiences. The Resort’s hotels are the luxurious, 948-room Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, which also features 50 two-bedroom equivalent Disney Vacation Club units; the magical, 973-room Disneyland Hotel – both AAA Four Diamond properties – and the 481-room Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel with its “day-at-the-beach” theme. For information on attractions and vacations at the Disneyland Resort, visit Disneyland.com, call (866) 43-DISNEY or contact local travel agents. Located in Anaheim, Calif., the Disneyland Resort opened July 17, 1955. Open daily, year-round.
