Leisure One (eOne), Hasbro’s world leisure studio, introduced April 19 because the U.S. premiere date of its all-new 3D CGI-animated sequence PJ Masks Energy Heroes, an evolution of the unique PJ Masks sequence that made its profitable Disney Junior debut in 2015 and has since surpassed 19.5 billion world lifetime views on YouTube. Premiering at 7 p.m. EST/PST on Disney Junior and the identical day on Disney+, this new iteration will introduce the franchise’s first character with a incapacity, Ivan, often known as Ice Cub.
“The introduction of Ice Cub additional advances the portrayals of characters with disabilities and demonstrates our continued efforts towards extra inclusive children programming,” mentioned Olivier Dumont, President, Household Manufacturers at eOne. “It’s our want that the PJ Masks crew will signify a hero for each baby.”
PJ Masks Energy Heroes showcases the sequence’ authentic characters Catboy, Owlette and Gekko and the addition of six new numerous ”Energy Heroes” who’re prepared to find much more nighttime and crime-fighting adventures. Followers of the present and the subsequent era of younger audiences may even see new autos just like the Energy Q, new places together with an Ice World and Outer House, and a reboot of the favored “PJ Masks” theme music.
Within the April 19 hour-long premiere particular entitled “Heroes In every single place”, an asteroid heads for earth, with the facility to show our heroes into villains. However assist arrives from an sudden supply. PJ Masks Energy Heroes introduces Ivan, or Ice Cub, who’s a wheelchair consumer and makes use of crutches throughout the day, and in his night time hero mode, his higher physique power is intensified to stabilize his motion on a snowboard.
Ice Cub is voiced by actor Nylan Parthipan, who was recognized with muscular dystrophy on the age of two. “I’m excited to see how an inclusive present comparable to PJ Masks will influence the lives of children,” mentioned Parthipan. “I hope extra children with disabilities watch Ice Cub and assume they are often something they dream to be.”
The unique PJ Masks sequence beforehand launched its first Asian and Black heroes with An Yu / Dragon Lady in Season 3 (voiced by Kari Wong) and Newton Star in Season 4 (Shomoy James Mitchell), respectively. By increasing the hero forged to signify a variety of personalities, physicalities and numerous backgrounds, PJ Masks goals to show children that working collectively and supporting each other is integral as preschoolers start to navigate new social relationships.
