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Disney Branded Television Presents New Halloween Programming

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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.

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September 2022 Programming Highlights for Disney Channel

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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.

“A Big Giant Problem!” – Mickey accidentally breaks Minnie’s kite.
TV-Y

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



Disney Channel August 2022 Programming Highlights

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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

ABC, Disney, FX, & Hulu Return to Comic-Con

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ABC, Disney Branded Television, Disney Television Animation, Disney Television Studios, Disney+, FX and Hulu Return to San Diego Comic-Con 2022 with 18 Star-Studded Panels!
The group will take over the San Diego Comic-Con convention with stars and creators of 18 of its fan-favorite shows descending on the world-famous gathering this month.
[via press release from The Walt Disney Company]
ABC, DISNEY BRANDED TELEVISION, DISNEY TELEVISION ANIMATION, DISNEY TELEVISION STUDIOS, DISNEY+, FX AND HULU RETURN TO SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2022 WITH 18 STAR-STUDDED PANELS!

EXCLUSIVE SNEAK PEEK OF THE UPCOMING DISNEY+ ORIGINAL SERIES ‘NATIONAL TREASURE: EDGE OF HISTORY’

NATHAN FILLION AND NIECY NASH-BETTS SHOWCASE THE EXPANSION OF ABC’S ‘THE ROOKIE’ FRANCHISE WITH ‘THE ROOKIE: FEDS’

ABC’S BREAKOUT COMEDY ‘ABBOTT ELEMENTARY’ GOES INSIDE THE CLASSROOM WITH CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM

FX’S ‘MAYANS M.C.’ AND ‘WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS’ RETURN FOR STAR-STUDDED HALL H PANELS

PREMIERE OF FX’S NEWEST ANIMATED COMEDY, ‘LITTLE DEMON’

HULU’S ‘THE ORVILLE: NEW HORIZONS’ RETURNS TO THE ‘CON WITH NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN FOOTAGE

FIRST LOOK AT THE NEW ANIMATED HULU SERIES, ‘KOALA MAN,’ FROM THE MINDS BEHIND ‘RICK & MORTY’ AND ‘POKÉMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU’

DISNEY CHANNEL’S HIGHLY ANTICIPATED SERIES, ‘MARVEL’S MOON GIRL AND DEVIL DINOSAUR,’ ‘HAMSTER & GRETEL’ AND DISNEY+ ORIGINAL SERIES ‘THE PROUD FAMILY: LOUDER AND PROUDER’ MAKE THEIR ‘CON DEBUT

FAN-FAVORITE ANIMATED COMEDIES ‘AMERICAN DAD!,’ ‘ARCHER,’ ‘BOB’S BURGERS,’ ‘THE GREAT NORTH,’ ‘THE SIMPSONS,’ ‘SOLAR OPPOSITES’ AND ‘FAMILY GUY’ BACK FOR HILARIOUS PANELS

ABC, Disney Branded Television, Disney Television Animation, Disney Television Studios, Disney+, FX and Hulu take over the San Diego Comic-Con convention with stars and creators of 18 of its fan-favorite shows descending on the world-famous gathering this month.

Descriptions of panel sessions follow below:

THURSDAY, JULY 21:

10:45-11:45 a.m. – NATHAN FILLION AND NIECY NASH-BETTS PRESENT ABC’S “THE ROOKIE” AND “THE ROOKIE: FEDS” – Nathan Fillion (“Castle,” “Firefly”) and Niecy Nash-Betts (“Claws,” “Reno 9-1-1”) join executive producers Alexi Hawley and Terence Paul Winter to discuss how worlds will collide when “The Rookie” franchise expands with “The Rookie: Feds,” coming to ABC this fall. The lively Q&A session will be moderated by Damian Holbrook (senior writer, TV Guide Magazine). Ballroom 20

1:30-2:30 p.m. – “ABBOTT ELEMENTARY” – CLASS IN SESSION – Star and executive producer Quinta Brunson, and stars Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Chris Perfetti, Lisa Ann Walter, William Stanford Davis and Sheryl Lee Ralph join executive producers Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker for a LIVE virtual panel to discuss the freshman series breakout hit ahead of its season two return on ABC this fall. The Q&A session will be moderated by Marcus Jones (awards editor, TV & Film at IndieWire). Indigo Ballroom

2:15-3:15 p.m. – “NATIONAL TREASURE: EDGE OF HISTORY” – The cast and executive producers will share an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming Disney+ Original series, which is an expansion of the hit film franchise. Series regulars Lisette Olivera, Jake Austin Walker, Antonio Cipriano, Jordan Rodrigues, Zuri Reed, Lyndon Smith and executive producers Cormac and Marianne Wibberley gather to discuss this upcoming action-adventure series, moderated by influencer Jenny Lorenzo. Ballroom 20

2:15-3:15 p.m. – “MARVEL’S MOON GIRL AND DEVIL DINOSAUR” – MOON GIRL MAGIC! Join the cast and creative team of Disney Channel’s highly anticipated animated series “Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur,” based on Marvel’s hit comic books, for a conversation about this innovative action-comedy series centered on African American teen girl Super Hero, Lunella Lafayette. Panelists include Diamond White (“The Bold and the Beautiful”), Libe Barer (“Sneaky Pete”), Fred Tatasciore (“Marvel’s Hit-Monkey”), executive producer Steve Loter (“Kim Possible”), supervising producer Rodney Clouden (“Futurama”) and producer Pilar Flynn (“Elena of Avalor”) and will be moderated by Janine Rubenstein, editor-at-large, PEOPLE Magazine and host of PEOPLE Every Day. Room 6BCF

6:00-7:00 p.m. – “KOALA MAN” – G’day mates! A brand-new animated comedy from the creators of “Rick and Morty” and “Pokémon Detective Pikachu” coming to Hulu, “Koala Man” makes its triumphant debut at San Diego Comic Con with creator, EP, and the Koala himself Michael Cusack, and EPs Justin Roiland, Dan Hernandez, and Benji Samit. Learn everything about what the suburban Aussie superhero is all about as the team unveils exclusive footage, breaking news, and more! Room: 6BCF

7:15-8:15 p.m. – “SOLAR OPPOSITES” – “Solar Opposites” makes its triumphant return to San Diego Comic-Con! Join our panel for an out-of-this-world conversation with co-creators and EPs Justin Roiland and Mike McMahan and EP Josh Bycel who will discuss the newly released season three on Hulu and what the aliens are up to later this year, including exciting exclusive clips. Accompanied by cast members Thomas Middleditch, Sean Giambrone and Mary Mack, this Q&A and discussion is sure to be an otherworldly time. Room: 6BCF

FRIDAY, JULY 22:

1:00-2:00 p.m. – “THE PROUD FAMILY: LOUDER AND PROUDER” – ♪ The! Proud! Family! What? ♪ Creator and executive producer Bruce W. Smith, executive producer Ralph Farquhar, and series stars Kyla Pratt (Penny), Paula Jai Parker (Trudy), JoMarie Payton (Suga Mama), Soleil Moon Frye (Zoey) and Alisa Reyes (LaCienega) discuss the critically acclaimed Disney+ revival of the groundbreaking animated series “The Proud Family” and share a behind-the-scenes look at the first season, moderated by Janine Rubenstein, editor-at-large, PEOPLE Magazine and host of PEOPLE Every Day. Room 6A

3:00-3:45 p.m. – “BOB’S BURGERS” – The Emmy(R) Award-winning animated FOX series “Bob’s Burgers” makes its triumphant return to San Diego hot off the critically acclaimed release of “The Bob’s Burgers Movie!” Creator and executive producer Loren Bouchard, executive producer Nora Smith and director/producer Bernard Derriman will break news about the upcoming season; and the always entertaining cast including H. Jon Benjamin, John Roberts, Kristen Schaal, Eugene Mirman, Dan Mintz and Larry Murphy will have you howling with laughter with never-before-seen footage followed by a lively panel discussion and audience Q&A. Indigo Ballroom

4:00-4:45 p.m. – FX’s “LITTLE DEMON”: Exclusive Pre-Series Premiere Sneak-Peek Screening and Q&A – It’s been long prophesized that a malevolent force would alter the universe for the rest of time, and you can get a front-row seat! Join FXX in celebrating its newest animated comedy, “Little Demon,” heading to the metaphysical realm of San Diego in advance of its August 25 series premiere. Thirteen years after being impregnated by Satan (Danny DeVito), reluctant mother Laura (Aubrey Plaza) and her Antichrist daughter, Chrissy (Lucy DeVito), attempt to live an ordinary life in Delaware but are constantly thwarted by monstrous forces, including Satan, who yearns for custody of his daughter’s soul. Join Danny DeVito, Aubrey Plaza and Lucy DeVito, plus creators Darcy Fowler, Seth Kirschner and Kieran Valla, and executive producer Dan Harmon for a not-to-be-missed exclusive screening, followed by an other-worldly Q&A moderated by TV Guide Magazine’s Damian Holbrook. Indigo Ballroom

5:00-6:00 p.m. – FX’s “ARCHER”: Exclusive Season 13 Screening and Q&A – “Archer,” the award-winning animated comedy series, returns to San Diego in celebration of its upcoming 13th season! This year, Archer and The Agency have been acquired by the spy conglomerate known as IIA and struggle to find their identity. Will they be able to maintain their independence, or will they succumb to their corporate overlords? Join us for a not-to-be-missed exclusive screening of the season 13 opener, followed by a spirited Q&A with H. Jon Benjamin, Aisha Tyler, Chris Parnell, Judy Greer, Amber Nash and Lucky Yates, plus executive producers Matt Thompson and Casey Willis. Indigo Ballroom

7:00-8:00 p.m. – “THE GREAT NORTH” – Join the Tobin family for a hilarious conversation about their outrageous Alaskan adventures on FOX’s hit animated series, “The Great North.” Creators and executive producers Wendy Molyneux and Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin, executive producer Loren Bouchard and stars Dulcé Sloan, Paul Rust, Aparna Nancherla and Ron Funches discuss what’s to come and preview the upcoming third season with exclusive clips, breaking news and special appearances from star Jenny Slate and more. Room: 6BCF

SATURDAY, JULY 23:

10:00-11:00 a.m. – “THE GHOST AND MOLLY MCGEE” – Join Creators/Executive Producers Bill Motz and Bob Roth and Executive Producer Steve Loter for a joyful celebration of this Disney Channel original series. Cast and crew will talk about their favorite moments, songs, and behind-the-scenes stories from season one, along with some fan surprises and hints at what’s to come in season two! The panel will be moderated by Doug Bensimon, executive director, Current Series, Disney Television Animation. Room 6A

11:30-12:15 p.m. – “THE SIMPSONS” – Join “The Simpsons” writers, animators – and special guest moderator, “Gravity Falls” creator and “The Simpsons” superfan Alex Hirsch – as they reveal the adventures planned for “The Simpsons” in season 34 and beyond! Take a sneak peek at Treehouse of Horror XXXIII – and the never-before-attempted bonus Halloween episode! That’s right – TWO HALLOWEENS IN 2022! Secrets will be revealed! Games will be played! And freebies – including original artwork – will be given away! Live in person for the first time since 2019! Come and be astounded at how we let ourselves go! Ballroom 20

12:30-1:45 p.m. – “AMERICAN DAD!” and “FAMILY GUY” – It’s a Smith-family Funday with “Steve” (Scott Grimes), “Klaus” (Dee Bradley Baker) and “Jeff Fischer” (Jeff Fischer) plus executive producer & co-creator Matt Weitzman, executive producer Joe Chandler, co-executive producer Nicole Shabtai and moderated by “American Dad!” alum Jordan Blum who will treat “American Dad!” fans to a first look at scenes from all new episodes coming soon to TBS… plus a few other exciting announcements and surprises! THEN Join us for an exclusive, first look at “Family Guy’s” Season 21 premiere episode and watch the full episode months before the rest of the world! After, you will get special sneak peek at all of the hilarity and hi-jinks that will be coming next fall! Ballroom 20

3:00-3:45 p.m. – “THE ORVILLE: NEW HORIZONS” – From Emmy Award-winning executive producer and creator Seth MacFarlane, “The Orville” is finally back for season three and on HULU! Join the full crew of the U.S.S. Orville: Penny Johnson Jerald, Scott Grimes, Peter Macon, Jessica Szohr, J Lee, Anne Winters, Mark Jackson and Chad L. Coleman, along with executive producers David A. Goodman and Brannon Braga and co-producer Tom Costantino to talk all things Orville and see an exclusive first look at an upcoming episode from New Horizons! Ballroom 20

6:45 – 7:45 p.m. – “HAMSTER & GRETEL” – Join the cast and creative team behind Disney Channel’s “Hamster & Gretel” as they present a first look at the hilarious new superhero series before it premieres. Renowned animation veteran and creator Dan Povenmire, co-creator of the hit series “Phineas and Ferb,” will be joined by co-producer and story editor Joanna Hausmann, and select cast members (to be announced), for a discussion about the world and the characters of this new music-filled animated series, moderated by actress and comedian Liza Koshy. Room 6A

SUNDAY, JULY 24:

12:00-1:00 p.m. – FX’s “MAYANS M.C.” Screening and Q&A – Described by The Playlist as “one of the best series on TV,” FX’s fuel-injected drama series “Mayans M.C.” returns to San Diego Comic-Con for a special screening and a LIVE not-to-be-missed conversation with Elgin James (co-creator/executive producer/director/writer) and series stars JD Pardo (EZ Reyes), Clayton Cardenas (Angel Reyes), Danny Pino (Miguel Galindo), Sarah Bolger (Emily Thomas), Emilio Rivera (Marcus Alvarez), Michael Irby (Obispo “Bishop” Losa), Raoul Max Trujillo (Che “Taza” Romero), Frankie Loyal (Hank “Tranq” Loza), Joseph Lucero (Neron “Creeper” Vargas), Vincent Vargas (Gilberto “Gilly” Lopez), Gino Vento (Nestor Oceteva), JR Bourne (Isaac Packer), Emily Tosta (Letty) and Vanessa Giselle (Hope). “Mayans M.C.” follows the life of Ezekiel “EZ” Reyes (JD Pardo), a member of the Mayans M.C. charter on the Cali/Mexi border. Join us for an unforgettable panel moderated by IndieWire’s Jim Hemphill. Hall H

1:15-2:15 p.m. – FX’s “WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS” brings the World’s Greatest Vampire Nightclub to San Diego! Mix it up with the hottest vampires (and their familiar) to come out of Staten Island in hundreds and hundreds of years! Join special guests Kayvan Novak (Nandor), Matt Berry (Laszlo), Natasia Demetriou (Nadja), Harvey Guillén (Guillermo), Mark Proksch (Colin Robinson) and Kristen Schaal (The Guide) as well as Paul Simms (EP/writer), Stefani Robinson (EP/writer), Yana Gorskaya (co-EP/director/editor) and Kyle Newacheck (co-EP/director) for a spirited conversation and be among the first humans to set eyes on a brand-new episode. Do not miss this electrifying event! “What We Do in the Shadows” airs Tuesdays at 10 p.m. EDT/PDT on FX, streaming the next day on Hulu. BAAAaaaaat! Hall H



Disney Branded Television Sets Aug. 12 Premiere Date and Debuts Official Trailer

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Disney Branded Television Sets Aug. 12 Premiere Date and Debuts Official Trailer for ‘Hamster & Gretel’ on Disney Channel
Priah Ferguson, Liza Koshy, Alyson Stoner, Brock Powell and Akintoye To Star in Recurring Roles; and Jenny Lorenzo, Karina La Voz, Thomas Sanders, Casey Hamilton and Adam Rose To Star in Guest Roles

Disney Channel announced today the FRIDAY, AUG. 12 (9:35 p.m.* EDT/PDT), premiere date and debuted the official trailer for their upcoming animated superhero comedy, “Hamster & Gretel,” from Disney Branded Television. Joining the cast as recurring characters are Priah Ferguson (“Stranger Things”) as Gretel’s best friend, Bailey; Liza Koshy (“Liza on Demand”) as news reporter Veronica Hill; Alyson Stoner (“Phineas and Ferb”) and Brock Powell (“Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe”) as the evil sibling duo Lauren and Lyle a.k.a The Destructress and FistPuncher, respectively; and viral rap sensation Akintoye as Kevin’s confident buddy, Anthony. Guest stars are Jenny Lorenzo (“Victor and Valentino”) as Carolina’s mother, Abuelita; legendary Latin pop star Karina La Voz as the tear-jerking La Cebolla; YouTube star Thomas Sanders (“Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe”) as frat guy horse-man Neighslayer; TikTok star Casey Hamilton (@MrHamilton) as Gretel’s mild-mannered substitute teacher, Mr. Chabner; and Adam Rose (“Merry Happy Whatever”) as evil jingle writer The Earworm.

“Hamster & Gretel” introduces Kevin and his younger sister, Gretel, who are about to be bestowed superpowers by space aliens. But something goes awry, and it’s Gretel and her pet hamster (named Hamster) who suddenly have new abilities. Now, protective older brother Kevin must figure out how to work with both Gretel and her pet, Hamster, to protect their city from mysterious dangers.

Starring in the series is newcomer Meli Povenmire as Gretel; Michael Cimino (“Love, Victor”) as Gretel’s older brother, Kevin; Beck Bennett (“SNL”) as Gretel’s pet hamster, Hamster; Joey King (“Kissing Booth”) as her tech-savvy cousin, Fred; Matt Jones (“Bob Hearts Abishola”) as the siblings’ easygoing father, Dave; and Carolina Ravassa (“Maya and the Three”) as their charismatic mother, Carolina.

Created by Dan Povenmire (of the Emmy® Award-winning global hit series “Phineas and Ferb”), “Hamster and Gretel” is produced by Disney Television Animation and is inspired by Povenmire’s relationship with his significantly younger sister. Brandi Young (“Milo Murphy’s Law”) serves as producer; Joanna Hausmann (“Bill Nye Saves the World”) will serve as co-producer/story editor, and Dorothea Gerassimova (“Mira, Royal Detective”) is the art director.

*Due to special programming, start time is subject to change.



Disney Television Animation, Disney Junior and Disney EMEA Original Productions Unveil Huge Slate

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Disney Television Animation, Disney Junior and Disney EMEA Original Productions Unveil Huge Slate of Animated Programming To Air Across Disney+ and Other Disney Platforms During Annecy International Animation Film Festival
Highlights Include Hit Disney+ Series ‘Monsters at Work’ and

‘Chip ‘n’ Dale: Park Life,’ Both Renewed for Second Seasons;

‘Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends’ and ‘Mickey Mouse Funhouse,’ Both Renewed for Season Three;

New ‘ZOMBIES: The Re-Animated Series,’ Based on Popular Disney Channel Original Movie Franchise, in Production at Disney Television Animation; and

Exclusive Greenlight Announcement of New EMEA Originals ‘Dragon Striker’ and ‘The Doomies’

Today, Disney Television Animation, Disney Junior and Disney Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) took to the stage at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival to announce new productions and show exciting sneak peeks at the upcoming slate of new original animated series to air on Disney+ and other Disney-owned platforms in 2023 and beyond.

The presentation was led by Hélène Etzi, The Walt Disney Company France and managing director of Disney Channels France, along with Orion Ross, vice president of Original Programming – Animation for The Walt Disney Company EMEA. They welcomed Ayo Davis, president of Disney Branded Television, Meredith Roberts, executive vice president of TV Animation, Disney Branded Television, and Alyssa Sapire, senior vice president of Original Programming, Disney Junior, to present on some of the Disney Branded Television projects that are currently in production.

Titled “Everyone Has a Story,” the presentation included the announcement of a season two greenlight for the hit Disney+ series “Monsters at Work.” The new season is set to debut in 2023 and will feature the return of the series’ star-studded voice cast, including Billy Crystal (Mike Wazowski), John Goodman (James P. “Sulley” Sullivan), Ben Feldman (Tylor Tuskmon), Mindy Kaling (Val Little), Henry Winkler (Fritz), Lucas Neff (Duncan) and Alanna Ubach (Cutter). Season two is executive produced by Emmy® Award winner Kevin Deters (“Prep & Landing,” “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure”).

“Chip ‘n’ Dale: Park Life,” which features Chip and Dale and their adventures living in the big city, has also been renewed for a second season, which will find the much-loved duo joined by other iconic Disney characters, including Donald and Pluto, in bigger and bolder stories.

Additionally, it was revealed that a new animated series inspired by Disney’s popular music-driven movie franchise “ZOMBIES” is in production at Disney Television Animation and the EMEA Original Productions team announced the greenlight for the epic adventure series “Dragon Striker”and spooky comedy “The Doomies.”

The presentation also included the announcement of season three renewals for Disney Junior megahits “Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends” and “Mickey Mouse Funhouse” and additional episode orders for some of Disney Television Animation’s upcoming series, including “Hamster & Gretel,” “Kiff,” “Hailey’s On It” and “Primos.”

“The announcements out of Annecy today further cement Disney as THE leader in animation,” said Davis. “These new series represent the very best from our teams at Disney Television Animation and Disney Junior. They build upon Disney Branded Television’s commitment to work with incredible storytellers, whose diverse voices not only allow our young audiences to see themselves reflected on screen but help them better navigate their world.”

Additional announcements and first looks included the upcoming Disney+ African sci-fi anthology “Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire”‘s exclusive new artwork reveal and casting, including Florence Kasumba (“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”), Nigerian star Kehinde Bankole (“Blood Sisters”) and South African rapper Nasty C (“Blood & Water”); an exclusive first look at the new preschool series “Kiya and the Kimoja Heroes,” about community heroes inspired by the traditions and cultures of southern Africa and produced by Entertainment One, Frogbox and Triggerfish Animation; and the announcement that after five hit seasons, “PJ Masks: Power Heroes” will feature preschool icons Catboy, Gekko and Owlette as they are joined by an expanded crime-fighting team to take on even bigger challenges in an all-new series.

Link to series logos and image assets can be found here: https://bit.ly/3xhS7eT

SERIES GREENLIGHTS:

“DRAGON STRIKER”
Produced by: Cybergroup Studios and La Chouette Compagnie for Disney EMEA
Creator/Producer: Sylvain Dos Santos
Director: Charles Lefebvre
Head Writer: Paul McKeown

When the world’s most popular sport combines with magic, awesomeness escalates quicker than a dragon-powered strike! In this action-packed adventure full of comedy and high-stakes sports drama, elite players have a magical signature move they can use on the pitch. Twelve-year-old Key is a farm boy fanboy who can only dream of entering the famous school where the greatest players train before joining the big leagues—until he discovers he has his own ultra-powerful spell and may even be the legendary “Dragon Striker.” Key joins a team of hapless underdogs who band together to take on the school champions, all the while fighting to prevent an ancient evil from resurfacing.

“THE DOOMIES”
Produced by: Xilam Animation for Disney EMEA
Producer: Marc du Pontavice
Director & Co-Creator: Andrès Fernandez
Co-Creator: Pozla (aka Rémi Zaarour)
Head Writer: Henry Gifford

When best friends Bobby and Romy mistakenly open up a gateway to another world, they turn their sleepy coastal town into a hotspot for terrifying creatures of doom. Roped into an epic supernatural mystery, they will cross paths with the so-called “Chosen One” and do battle with both literal and inner monsters. “The Doomies” is a spooky comedy that combines thrills, chills and surprises with character-driven comedy from an odd couple of ordinary teens engulfed by extraordinary circumstances. Its fast-paced humor and high-stakes action take place in a quirky French town in the heart of Brittany, imagined with moody flair and graphic style.

Orion Ross, vice president of Animation, Disney EMEA, commented: “‘The Doomies’ and ‘Dragon Striker’ are the first part of a new slate of animated originals we’re developing in EMEA for global family audiences on Disney Channel and Disney+. These ambitious, premium series will introduce the work of leading creators from our region to the world, and we are both honored and inspired to be working with this new generation of storytellers.”

“ZOMBIES: THE RE-ANIMATED SERIES”
Produced by: Disney Television Animation
Executive Producers: Aliki Theofilopoulos, Jack Ferraiolo, Gary Marsh, David Light, Joseph Raso

Every day is a surprise at Seabrook High—whether you’re a cheerleader, a zombie, a werewolf or even a vampire! “ZOMBIES: The Re-Animated Series” invites us into the daily lives of Zed, Addison, Eliza, Willa and the entire Seabrook crew. This gang may have figured out each other, but they haven’t quite figured out how to survive high school. Get ready for more musical fun and new friends as Seabrook becomes the #1 destination for all kinds of mythical monsters looking for a fresh start. And this means some pretty wild adventures—from the cafeteria to the football field—because sometimes the scariest thing you have to face is high school.

SERIES RENEWALS:

“CHIP ‘N’ DALE: PARK LIFE” (Season Two)
Produced by: Xilam Animation for Disney EMEA
Producer: Marc du Pontavice
Directors: Jean Cayrol, Frédéric Martin, Khalil Ben Namaane
Head Writer: Nicole Paglia

“Chip ‘n’ Dale: Park Life” stars Disney’s much-loved chipmunk underdogs in a non-verbal, classic-style comedy, following the ups and downs of two little creatures living life in the big city. Combining the traditions of slapstick cartoons with contemporary, comedic character-driven narratives, season two introduces huge new adventures for the two tiny troublemakers. Nervous worrier Chip and laid-back dreamer Dale are joined in their perpetual pursuit of acorns by Donald, Pluto, Butch and other iconic Disney characters as they face down bullies, great and small.

“MONSTERS AT WORK” (Season Two)
Produced by: Disney Television Animation
Executive Producer: Kevin Deters
Producer: Melissa Kurtz
Supervising Director: Stevie Wermers

Produced by Disney Television Animation, “Monsters at Work” is inspired by the world of Pixar’s Academy Award®-winning “Monsters, Inc.” and introduces new monster characters alongside returning favorites. In season two, Tylor’s journey as a Jokester and his friendship with Val face the ultimate test. When new doors of opportunity unexpectedly open at rival energy company FearCo, Tylor’s co-workers at Monsters Inc. begin to question where his loyalties truly lie. As his Laugh Floor partnership with Val is pushed to the brink, Tylor must discover where he really belongs. The series’ star-studded cast—including Billy Crystal (Mike Wazowski), John Goodman (James P. “Sulley” Sullivan), Ben Feldman (Tylor Tuskmon), Mindy Kaling (Val Little), Henry Winkler (Fritz), Lucas Neff (Duncan) and Alanna Ubach (Cutter)—will all be returning for the second season.

“MARVEL’S SPIDEY AND HIS AMAZING FRIENDS” (Season Three)
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
Co-Producer/Story Editor: Becca Topol

The first full-length Marvel series for preschoolers, “Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends” follows the adventures of Peter Parker, Gwen Stacy and Miles Morales as they team up with Hulk, Ms. Marvel and Black Panther to defeat foes like Rhino, Doc Ock and Green Goblin and learn that teamwork is the best way to save the day.

Season two of the hit series premieres this August and will include the addition of Iron Man/Tony Stark (voiced by John Stamos), 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).

“MICKEY MOUSE FUNHOUSE” (Season Three)
Produced by: Disney Television Animation
Executive Producer/Supervising Director: Phil Weinstein
Co-Executive Producer/Supervising Story Editor: Thomas Hart
Producer: Steve Walby

The whimsical animated series “Mickey Mouse Funhouse” introduces preschoolers’ first pal, Mickey Mouse, and his friends—Minnie, Goofy, Donald, Daisy and Pluto—to Funny, an enchanted talking playhouse who takes the Sensational Six on adventures of all types to unique worlds that inspire the imagination. Designed to inspire kids to expand their creative play, encourage wish fulfillment and impart lessons of friendship and ingenuity, each episode features two 11-minute stories separated by a midway stretch break.

A 22-minute special, “Mickey Mouse Funhouse: Pirate Adventure,” is set to premiere this August and features legendary pirate Captain Salty Bones (voiced by John Stamos) as he invites Mickey, Minnie and friends to join the biggest treasure hunt ever and see if they can become true pirates.

ADDITIONAL EPISODE ORDERS (PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED TITLES):

“HAMSTER & GRETEL” (Additional 10 Episodes Ordered, Bringing the Season One Total to 30)
Produced by: Disney Television Animation
Creator/Executive Producer: Dan Povenmire
Producer: Brandi Young

From Emmy Award-winning Dan Povenmire (of the beloved global hit series “Phineas and Ferb”), “Hamster & Gretel” introduces Kevin and younger sister Gretel, who are about to be bestowed superpowers by space aliens. But something goes awry, and it’s Gretel and her pet hamster (named Hamster) who suddenly have new abilities. Now, protective older brother Kevin must figure out how to work with both Gretel and her pet Hamster to protect their city from mysterious dangers.

“KIFF” (Additional 10 Episodes Ordered, Bringing Season One Total to 30)
Produced by: Titmouse in association with Disney Channel
Creators/Executive Producers: Lucy Heavens and Nic Smal
Co-Producer/Story Editor: Kent Osborne

From South African creators Lucy Heavens and Nic Smal, “Kiff” is set in the bustling mountains where you’ll find animals and magical creatures living happily together, and at the center of it all is Kiff, an optimistic squirrel whose best intentions often lead to complete chaos. Along with her best friend, Barry, a sweet and mellow bunny, this duo takes their town by storm with their endless adventures and zest for life.

“HAILEY’S ON IT” (Additional 10 Episodes Ordered, Bringing Season One Total to 30)
Produced by: Disney Television Animation
Creators/Executive Producers: Devin Bunje and Nick Stanton
Producer: Wade Wisinski

Starring Auli’i Cravalho (Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Moana”) as the voice of title character Hailey and Manny Jacinto (Hulu’s “Nine Perfect Strangers,” “The Good Place”) as her best friend, Scott, “Hailey’s On It,” follows Hailey Banks, a risk-averse but resourceful teenager on a mission to complete every item on her long list of challenging (and sometimes impractical) tasks in order to save the world. Hailey will be pushed outside her comfort zone to discover the greatness within as she systematically conquers her fears, whether she is winning a sand-building competition, wrestling a honey badger, eating a raw onion, or facing her ever-growing and complicated feelings toward her best friend, Scott.

“PRIMOS” (Additional 10 Episodes Ordered, Bringing Season One Total to 30)
Produced by: Disney Television Animation
Creator/Executive Producer: Natasha Kline
Producer: Philip Cohen

Inspired by creator/executive producer Natasha Kline’s childhood experiences with her extended multicultural Mexican American family, the series introduces Tater, an eccentric 10-year-old girl with big dreams and, unbeknownst to her, a certain “it factor” that makes her exceptional. When her 12 cousins (“primos” in Spanish) move in for the summer, they help her discover just what it is.

ADDITIONAL NEWS:

During the presentation, Ayo Davis gave Annecy attendees sneak peeks at the recently announced “Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures,” the first full-length Star Wars series for preschoolers premiering on Disney Junior and Disney+ in spring 2023, as well as “Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur,” which follows the adventures of 13-year-old super-genius Lunella Lafayette and her 10-ton T-Rex, Devil Dinosaur. She also showed a clip from the upcoming Disney Original Documentary “Mickey: The Story of a Mouse.”

Alyssa Sapire gave an update on the upcoming Disney Junior slate, which includes “Eureka!,” “Firebuds,” “SuperKitties,” “Kindergarten: The Musical,” “Hey A.J.” and “RoboGobo”; and Meredith Roberts spoke about some of the current hits for Disney Television Animation including “Big City Greens,” “The Owl House,” “The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse” and “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder.“

Orion Ross spoke about the ongoing importance of co-productions and creative partnerships with leading independent studios across the EMEA region on current and upcoming series, including “Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir,” “Ghost Force,” “The Unstoppable Yellow Yeti” and “Viking Skool.”

NOTES TO EDITORS

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.

About Disney Branded Television
Disney Branded Television encompasses the creative storytellers, and production and marketing teams responsible for Disney-branded television series, movies and other programming spanning live-action, animated and unscripted formats. The group helps fuel 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.



Carolina Ravassa and Meli Povenmire Star in Disney Channel’s Animated Superhero Comedy

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Michael Cimino, Beck Bennett, Joey King, Matt Jones, Carolina Ravassa and Meli Povenmire Star in Disney Channel’s Animated Superhero Comedy ‘Hamster & Gretel’

Disney Channel’s upcoming animated superhero comedy, “Hamster & Gretel,” from Disney Branded Television, will introduce Meli Povenmire in the titular role of Gretel. The series will also star Michael Cimino (“Love, Victor”) as Gretel’s older brother, Kevin; Beck Bennett (“SNL”) as Gretel’s pet hamster, Hamster; Joey King (“Kissing Booth”) as her tech-savvy cousin, Fred; Matt Jones (“Bob Hearts Abishola”) as the siblings’ easygoing father, Dave; and Carolina Ravassa (“Maya and the Three”) as their charismatic mother, Carolina. Premiering this summer on Disney Channel, a sneak peek of “Hamster & Gretel” was released last week: https://youtu.be/jSyxZkHtkj0.

“Hamster & Gretel” introduces Kevin and his younger sister Gretel, who are about to be bestowed superpowers by space aliens. But something goes awry, and it’s Gretel and her pet hamster (named Hamster) who suddenly have new abilities. Now, protective older brother Kevin must figure out how to work with both Gretel and her pet Hamster to protect their city from mysterious dangers.

Created by Dan Povenmire (of the Emmy® Award-winning global hit series “Phineas and Ferb”), “Hamster and Gretel” is produced by Disney Television Animation and is inspired by Povenmire’s relationship with his significantly younger sister. Brandi Young serves as producer, Joanna Hausmann will serve as co-producer/story editor, and Dorothea Gerassimova is the art director.

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Disney Channel Greenlights Dan Povenmire’s Animated Sibling Superhero Comedy ‘Hamster & Gretel’

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Disney Channel Greenlights Dan Povenmire’s Animated Sibling Superhero Comedy ‘Hamster & Gretel’
Oct. 12, 2020

DISNEY CHANNEL GREENLIGHTS DAN POVENMIRE’S

ANIMATED SIBLING SUPERHERO COMEDY ‘HAMSTER & GRETEL’

Disney Channel has ordered the sibling superhero comedy “Hamster & Gretel” from Emmy® Award-winning Dan Povenmire (of the beloved global hit series “Phineas and Ferb”). Povenmire will executive-produce the new animated series, which is inspired by his relationship with his younger sister. Povenmire’s most recent success is “Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe,” which premiered August 2020 on Disney+. Both it and his new series continue his 15-year affiliation with Disney Television Animation.

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The music-filled “Hamster & Gretel” introduces Kevin and younger sister Gretel, who are about to be bestowed super powers by space aliens. But something goes awry, and it’s Gretel and her pet hamster (named Hamster) who suddenly have new abilities. Now, protective older brother Kevin must figure out how to work with both Gretel and her pet Hamster to protect their city from mysterious dangers.

Povenmire said, “My sister is 10 years younger than me, and I had never seen our kind of sibling age gap portrayed in a cartoon so I thought it would be an interesting dynamic to explore. The show focuses on how their relationship shifts due to her new super powers and how they both navigate through it. Of course, it is also about cartoon villains, aliens, a talking Hamster with super powers, and a lot of comedy.”

In making the announcement, Meredith Roberts, senior vice president/general manager, Television Animation, Disney Channels, said, “An incredibly gifted storyteller, Dan has been an esteemed member of the Disney family for many years, consistently showcasing his knack for creating universally appealing shows that resonate with both kids and families. His signature blend of heart, humor and music are a perfect fit for Disney, and we’re delighted that he will continue our winning partnership with us once again on ‘Hamster & Gretel.’”

In addition to co-creating and executive-producing Disney’s five-time Emmy® Award-winning “Phineas and Ferb,” for which he earned 10 Emmy® Award nominations, Povenmire also co-created and executive-produced Disney’s “Milo Murphy’s Law.” An animation veteran with over 25 years of experience in directing, storyboarding and writing, he has worked on multiple critically acclaimed animated series including “Family Guy,” “SpongeBob SquarePants,” “The Simpsons,” “Rocko’s Modern Life” and “Hey Arnold!”

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