Earlier at the moment, of us from Disney Branded Tv and Disney Europe, Center East & Africa (EMEA) strode throughout the stage at Annecy 2023 to announce a slew of latest tasks, debut sneak-peeks, and share highlights of present collection expansions that may usher in Disney’s subsequent 100 years of animated storytelling. The phrase “embarrassment of riches” abruptly involves thoughts.
Titled “The Subsequent 100,” the presentation centered on each Disney’s storied legacy in animation, in addition to how the corporate is creating the subsequent technology of profitable exhibits. Hélène Etzi, nation supervisor and common supervisor of media for The Walt Disney Firm France, opened the presentation with Orion Ross, vice chairman of Animation for The Walt Disney Firm EMEA, and Ayo Davis, president of Disney Branded Tv, sharing a number of bulletins.
Ross introduced greenlights for the all-new preschool journey collection Magicampers, set to premiere globally on Disney+ and Disney Junior subsequent yr, and the unique comedy collection The Sunnyridge 3. He additionally revealed a primary have a look at the official trailer for the extremely anticipated sci-fi anthology Kizazi Moto: Technology Fireplace, premiering July 5 on Disney+. Watch the trailer and skim extra in regards to the present right here.
New episodes of Chip ‘n’ Dale: Park Life, coming later this yr, have been revealed, as have been the most recent art work for the upcoming EMEA originals The Doomies and Dragon Striker.
Davis gave attendees a sneak peek of upcoming collection and made a number of bulletins, together with the greenlight of Disney Junior’s Ariel, a brand new collection impressed by The Little Mermaid. Govt producer Lynne Southerland answered questions onstage and previewed an early animation check that includes Ariel and fan-favorite character Flounder.
Davis additionally introduced the brand new Disney Channel collection StuGo, in addition to renewals for 4 common collection: Season 4 of Marvel’s Spidey and his Superb Mates, Season 3 of Firebuds, Season 3 of The Proud Household: Louder and Prouder, and Season 2 of Kiff. She additionally shared sneak peeks of a number of animated shorts, together with different bulletins proven beneath.
Ross and Davis famous, “We’re delighted to be in Annecy asserting our continued dedication to working with main studios and creators right here in France and throughout the globe, to convey new voices, common tales and good animation to youngsters and household audiences all over the world.”
Take a deep breath… right here you go!
Disney Branded Tv
Disney Junior’s Ariel (Disney Junior)
- Govt Producer: Lynne Southerland
- Producer: Ezra Edmond
- Supervising Director: Kuni Tomita Bowen
- Artwork Director: Chrystin Garland
- Story Editors: Norma P. Sepulveda and Keith Wagner
- Produced by: Wild Canary in affiliation with Disney Junior
- An animated musical collection for preschoolers impressed by the beloved story of The Little Mermaid, the present follows 8-year-old mermaid princess Ariel as she and her associates embark on fun-filled, action-packed underwater adventures all through their Caribbean-inspired fairytale kingdom of Atlantica and past. The collection options fan-favorite characters, together with King Triton, Ursula, Sebastian and Flounder, in addition to thrilling new additions like Ariel’s two finest associates, mer-children Lucia and Fernie, and many different lovable sea creatures. The collection is presently in manufacturing for a 2024 launch throughout Disney platforms worldwide.
StuGo (Disney Channel)
- Creator/Govt Producer: Ryan Gillis
- Co-Govt Producer: Sunil Corridor
- Story Editor: Craig Lewis
- Produced by: Titmouse in affiliation with Disney Channel
- The all-new unique animated collection follows six overambitious center schoolers who’re tricked into attending a pretend tutorial summer time camp by a mad scientist. Now they’re caught for 3 months on a wild tropical island with mind-reading manatees, large preventing fungi and fashion-forward mutants ― much less academia than they’d hoped for, however much more journey.
- The newly introduced forged contains Tania Gunadi as Pliny, Zosia Mamet as Merian, Gabourey Sidibe as Francis, Charlyne Yi as Larry, Zach Reino as Chip, Deborah Baker Jr. as Sara, and Lorraine Toussaint as Dr. Lullah.
Disney EMEA
Magicampers (Disney+)
- Creator: Obie Scott Wade
- Govt Producer: Sandrine Nguyen Tiet
- Director: Daniel Dubuis
- Writers: Ashley Mendoza, Simon Nicholson, Elizabeth Kamir
- Produced by: Mikros Animation for Disney EMEA
- Disney’s preschool unique collection follows the adventures of finest associates Darly and Loomis at a day camp for magical creatures on a fantastical island. Darly is half-pig and half-Pegasus, Loomis is half-donkey and half-unicorn, and their younger associates are additionally legendary mashups of all stripes. Daily they go on unbelievable journeys of discovery and dream of changing into legendary, having their tales informed and retold all the time. On the coronary heart of the collection, Darly and Loomis will be taught that changing into a legend isn’t about mastering magic powers or successful the most important prize — it’s about understanding and accepting your self and others and dealing along with every kind of associates. The collection stars a various younger forged together with with Emmy Award winner Uzo Aduba (Mrs. America, Orange Is the New Black) as nature spirit and camp chief Treena.
The Sunnyridge 3 (Disney+)
- Creators: Stevie Gee and Essy Could
- Govt Producers: Chapman Maddox, Jen Coatsworth, James Stevenson Bretton, Jon Rutherford, Benjamin Lole
- Director: Liz Whittaker
- Head Author: Jack Bernhardt
- Produced by: Blink Industries and Boat Rocker for Disney EMEA
- Within the unique comedy-mystery collection, a trio of lifelong finest associates examine unusual goings-on in a uniquely weird procuring heart on the fringes of suburban London. Rose, Jeru and Wayne virtually grew up on the Sunnyridge Mall, however this summer time, the weirdness has gone to an entire new degree. With their imaginations working wild, they’ll chase down any conspiracy principle regardless of the place it leads. May or not it’s werewolves, hauntings or an historic curse? Robots, aliens or renegade AI? The trio will uncover that the reality is at all times stranger than fiction on this unpredictable genre-bending mashup created by British group Stevie Gee and Essy Could. A number of award-winning U.Ok. animation studio Blink Industries (Lifeless Finish: Paranormal Park, Love, Demise + Robots) produces, in affiliation with a number of award-winning international leisure firm Boat Rocker (Dino Ranch, Love Monster).
Sequence Renewals
Disney EMEA
Chip ‘N’ Dale: Park Life New Episodes (Disney+)
- Producer: Marc du Pontavice
- Administrators: Jean Cayrol, Frédéric Martin, Khalil Ben Namaane
- Head Author: Nicole Paglia
- Produced by: Xilam Animation for Disney EMEA
- The collection stars Disney’s much-loved chipmunk underdogs in a nonverbal, classic-style comedy, following the ups and downs of two little creatures residing life in an enormous metropolis park. Combining the traditions of slapstick cartoons with up to date, comedic character-driven narratives, season two introduces large new adventures for the 2 tiny troublemakers. Nervous worrier Chip and laid-back dreamer Dale are joined of their perpetual pursuit of acorns by Donald, Pluto, Butch and different iconic Disney characters as they face down bullies, nice and small.
Disney Branded Tv
MARVEL’s Spidey and his Superb Mates Season 4 (Disney Junior)
- Govt Producer: Harrison Wilcox
- Co-Govt Producers: Bart Jennett and Chris Moreno
- Co-Producer/Story Editor: Becca Topol
- Supervising Producer: Steve Grover
- Produced by: Disney Junior and Marvel Studios in affiliation with Atomic Cartoons
- The primary full-length Marvel collection for preschoolers follows the adventures of Peter Parker, Gwen Stacy and Miles Morales as they group up with Iron Man, Hulk, Ms. Marvel and Black Panther to defeat foes like Rhino, Doc Ock and Inexperienced Goblin and be taught that teamwork is one of the simplest ways to save lots of the day. Season 4 of the hit collection will as soon as once more introduce much more new heroes and baddies for the Spidey group to work together with and be a part of their adventures.
Firebuds Season 3 (Disney Junior)
- Creator/Govt Producer: Craig Gerber
- Producer: Craig Simpson
- Supervising Director: Robb Pratt
- Co-Story Editors: Krystal Banzon and Jeremy Shipp
- Produced by: Disney Tv Animation
- From Emmy Award-winning creator and government producer Craig Gerber (Disney’s Elena of Avalor and Sofia the First), the music-filled collection follows a group of younger youngsters who’re the kids of first responders, and their speaking car sidekicks, as they embark on adventures collectively and be taught what it actually means to be a hero. Season three of the collection will characteristic a water rescue theme.
The Proud Household: Louder and Prouder Season 3 (Disney+)
- Creator/Govt Producer: Bruce W. Smith
- Govt Producer: Ralph Farquhar
- Co-Govt Producer/Story Editor: Calvin Brown, Jr.
- Co-Govt Producer: Latoya Raveneau
- Producer: Jan Hirota
- Produced by: Disney Tv Animation
- The Emmy and NAACP Award-winning collection follows the adventures and misadventures of 14-year-old Penny Proud and her Proud Household as they navigate trendy life with hilarity and coronary heart. The 2020s convey new profession highs for mother Trudy, wilder desires for dad Oscar and new challenges for Penny. Penny’s associates return, together with Dijonay, LaCienega, Zoey and Michael, together with a few new faces, Maya and KG. Penny’s Suga Mama additionally returns, prepared as ever to dispense robust love or a mild hand every time Penny wants it.
Kiff Season 2 (Disney Channel)
- Creators/Govt Producers: Lucy Heavens and Nic Smal
- Co-Producer/Story Editor: Kent Osborne
- Producer: Winnie Chaffee
- Produced by: Titmouse in affiliation with Disney Channel
- From South African creators and government producers Lucy Heavens and Nic Smal, the present follows an optimistic squirrel, Kiff, and her chill bunny bestie, Barry, as they navigate faculty, relationships and their often-eccentric neighborhood in Desk City, a world the place animals and magical oddballs deal with day-to-day life collectively. Impressed by the folks and locations Heavens and Smal skilled once they have been rising up in Cape City, every half-hour episode, comprised of two 11-minute tales, features a new unique track.
Sneak Peeks
Disney EMEA
Kizazi Moto: Technology Fireplace (July 5 on Disney+)
- Govt Producers: Peter Ramsey, Tendayi Nyeke and Anthony Silverston
- Produced by: Triggerfish for Disney EMEA
- This action-packed animated sci-fi anthology presents 10 futuristic visions from Africa impressed by the continent’s various histories and cultures. Govt produced by Oscar-winning director Peter Ramsey, these 10 brief movies made by a brand new technology of administrators draw on uniquely African views to think about courageous new worlds of superior expertise, aliens, spirits and monsters.
- That includes tales from creators hailing from Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda and Zimbabwe, the collection guarantees to take viewers on an unforgettable experience into Africa’s future, presenting visions of the continent as by no means earlier than seen.
The Doomies (Disney+)
- Creators: Andrès Fernandez & Pozla (aka Rémi Zaarour)
- Producer: Marc du Pontavice
- Director: Andrès Fernandez
- Head Author: Henry Gifford
- Produced by: Xilam Animation for Disney EMEA
- When finest associates Bobby and Romy mistakenly open a gateway to a different world, they flip their sleepy coastal city right into a hotspot for terrifying creatures of doom. Roped into an epic supernatural thriller, they’ll cross paths with the so-called “Chosen One” and do battle with each literal and interior monsters. The present is a spooky comedy that mixes thrills, chills and surprises with character-driven comedy from an odd couple of atypical teenagers engulfed by extraordinary circumstances. Its fast-paced humor and high-stakes motion happen in a unusual French city within the coronary heart of Brittany, imagined with moody aptitude and graphic fashion.
Dragon Striker (Disney+)
- Creator/Producer: Sylvain Dos Santos
- Director: Charles Lefebvre
- Head Author: Paul McKeown
- Produced by: Cybergroup Studios and La Chouette Compagnie for Disney EMEA
- When the world’s hottest sport combines with magic, awesomeness escalates faster than a dragon-powered strike! On this action-packed journey filled with comedy and high-stakes sports activities drama, elite gamers have magical signature strikes they will use on the pitch. 12-year-old Key’s a farm-boy fanboy who can solely dream of getting into the well-known faculty the place the best gamers practice earlier than becoming a member of the massive leagues — till he discovers he has his personal ultra-powerful spell and should even be the legendary “Dragon Striker.” Key joins a group of hapless underdogs who band collectively to tackle the college champions, all of the whereas preventing to stop an historic evil from resurfacing.
Disney Branded Tv
The Great World of Mickey Mouse: Steamboat Foolish (July 28 on Disney+)
- Govt Producer: Paul Rudish
- Producer: Philip M. Cohen
- Director: Eddie Trigueros
- Produced by: Disney Tv Animation
- The beloved Emmy Award-winning “The Great World of Mickey Mouse” shorts culminate with a last episode titled “Steamboat Foolish,” which follows Mickey Mouse and his associates as they need to cease a whole lot of previous movie reel variations of Mickey from wreaking havoc throughout city. The brief will debut July 28 on Disney+ as a part of Disney’s 100-year anniversary celebration.
Primos (Disney Channel)
- Creator/Govt Producer: Natasha Kline
- Producer: Philip Cohen
- Supervising Director: Shaun Cashman
- Story Editor: Karla Sakas Shropshire
- Produced by: Disney Tv Animation
- From Emmy Award-nominated creator and government producer Natasha Kline, the collection introduces Tater Ramirez Humphrey, an eccentric lady with huge desires, decided to search out what makes her extraordinary. When her 12 chaotic cousins (“primos” in Spanish) transfer in for the summer time, they assist her uncover her true self. The collection is impressed by Kline’s childhood experiences together with her prolonged multicultural Mexican American household.
- The newly introduced predominant forged contains Myrna Velasco as Tater Ramirez Humphrey; Melissa Villaseñor as Tater’s youthful sister, Nellie Ramirez Humphrey; Michelle Ortiz as Tater’s mother, Bibi Ramirez Humphrey; Jim Conroy as Tater’s dad, Bud Humphrey.
- The recurring forged contains Angélica María as Tater’s grandmother, Buela; Liza Koshy as Tater’s good friend, Serena; and cousins Becca Q. Co (Lotlot), Cristina Valenzuela (Tere and Toñita), Elizabeth Grullón (Lita), Jonathan Melo (Scooter), Sarah Tubert (Cookita), Natasha Kline (Gordita and ChaCha), Nomi Ruiz (Tabi), Rick Simon (Huge Nacho and Cousin Bud) and Ryan Anderson Lopez (Nachito).
Zombies: The Re-Animated Sequence (Disney Channel)
- Govt Producers: Aliki Theofilopoulos, Jack Ferraiolo, Gary Marsh, David Gentle, and Joseph Raso
- Producer: Melanie Pal
- Supervising Director: Leah Artwick
- Story Editor: Rachel McNevin
- Produced by: Disney Tv Animation
- Meg Donnelly and Milo Manheim will reprise their roles as Seabrook’s star-crossed zombie/cheerleader couple, Zed and Addison, in Disney Branded Tv’s subsequent iteration of the hit Zombies franchise. Followers can first catch the Seabrook crew in animated type when Zombies: The Re-Animated Sequence Shorts premiere Friday, July 21, on Disney Channel, Disney Channel YouTube and DisneyNOW, and thereafter on Disney+. Subsequent, Zombies: The Re-Animated Sequence, a brand new comedy-musical animated collection, will premiere on Disney Channel.
- The animated short-form collection continues the adventures of fan favorites Zed, Addison and the Seabrook crew from the hit Zombies franchise. The shorts, which maintain the spirit and jam-packed music of the flicks, discover the chums encountering new monsters — a carnivorous plant monster, horrifying mega-cricket and even evil clones — whereas coping with faculty and new experiences like a endless summertime loop.
- Reprising their roles are Ariel Martin, Chandler Kinney and Pearce Joza as werewolves Wynter, Willa and Wyatt; Carla Jeffery and Trevor Tordjman as cheerleaders Bree and Bucky; Jonathan Langdon as Coach; James Godfrey and Kylee Russell as zombies Bonzo and Eliza; and Terry Hu as outer house alien A-Spen.
Playdate with Winnie the Pooh (Disney Junior)
- Govt Producer: Chris Hamilton
- Co-Govt Producer: Elise Fachon
- Producer: Greg Chalekian
- Director: Jojo Ramos Patrick
- Produced by: OddBot Inc. in affiliation with Disney Junior
- The present follows a younger Pooh Bear as he enjoys playdates together with his associates. Set within the thrilling outside of the Hundred Acre Wooden, these musical shorts emphasize collaborative play and the enjoyment of spending time with others. Playdate with Winnie the Pooh is ready to debut this summer time within the U.S. and can then rollout globally.
Disney Junior Great World of Songs (Disney Junior)
- Govt Producer: Chris Hamilton
- Co-Govt Producer: Elise Fachon
- Producer: Greg Chalekian
- Director: Henry Dalton
- Produced by: OddBot Inc. in affiliation with Disney Junior
- These musical shorts for preschoolers have fun the heritage of Disney with basic characters and songs from beloved motion pictures, collection and sights that spotlight the surprise and magic of the enduring model. Carried out by common musical artists Rob Cantor and Genevieve Goings (“Disney Junior Nursery Rhymes”), the shorts characteristic reimagined variations of basic songs, together with “Circle of Life” from “The Lion King,” “You Can Fly!” from “Peter Pan,” “How Far I’ll Go” from “Moana” and “It’s A Small World.” The shorts will start airing on Disney Junior and Disney+ within the U.S. this summer time as a part of Disney’s 100-year anniversary celebration.
Supply: Disney Branded Tv
Dan Sarto is Writer and Editor-in-Chief of Animation World Community.
