What’s the best destination for spring TV? IndieWire doesn’t have a definitive answer, but as we do every month we’ll help you weigh the options with a breakdown of everything coming to your favorite streaming platforms in May.
The month is a prime time to have Disney+, what with the ongoing and buzzy success of “X-Men 97” and upcoming “Marvel Studios’ Assembled” going behind the scenes of the reboot series. May is of course the month of Star Wars, and the House of Mouse will celebrate with “Star Wars: Tales of the Empire” on May 4. Disney is also home to BBC America’s “Doctor Who,” which returns for a highly-anticipated 14th season with Ncuti Gatwa stepping into the Tardis as the new Doctor (he stepped into the role in December 2023 as part of the series’ beloved Christmas special tradition).
Meanwhile, Hulu will continue airing episodes of FX’s...
The month is a prime time to have Disney+, what with the ongoing and buzzy success of “X-Men 97” and upcoming “Marvel Studios’ Assembled” going behind the scenes of the reboot series. May is of course the month of Star Wars, and the House of Mouse will celebrate with “Star Wars: Tales of the Empire” on May 4. Disney is also home to BBC America’s “Doctor Who,” which returns for a highly-anticipated 14th season with Ncuti Gatwa stepping into the Tardis as the new Doctor (he stepped into the role in December 2023 as part of the series’ beloved Christmas special tradition).
Meanwhile, Hulu will continue airing episodes of FX’s...
- 4/17/2024
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
The Walt Disney Company has announced what will be available to stream on Disney+ in May 2024. The Disney+ streaming service features movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more, alongside exclusive Originals.
Star Wars: Tales of the Empire, Let It Be, Doctor Who, Chip ‘n’ Dale: Park Life Season 2, Marvel Studios’ Assembled: The Making of X-Men ’97, The Beach Boys, and Jim Henson Idea Man are some of the titles that will be available on Disney+ in May 2024. May will also bring new episodes of Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 3, X-Men ’97 Season 1, and library titles.
Disney+ May 2024 Schedule
Available May 1
New Library Titles
Life Below Zero: First Alaskans
Marvel’s Daredevil (2003)
Disney+ Originals
Star Wars: The Bad Batch (Season 3) – Episode 315, “The Cavalry Has Arrived”
Clone Force 99’s battle to survive the newly formed Empire comes to an epic conclusion.
X-Men ’97 – Episode 108, “Tolerance is Extinction...
Star Wars: Tales of the Empire, Let It Be, Doctor Who, Chip ‘n’ Dale: Park Life Season 2, Marvel Studios’ Assembled: The Making of X-Men ’97, The Beach Boys, and Jim Henson Idea Man are some of the titles that will be available on Disney+ in May 2024. May will also bring new episodes of Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 3, X-Men ’97 Season 1, and library titles.
Disney+ May 2024 Schedule
Available May 1
New Library Titles
Life Below Zero: First Alaskans
Marvel’s Daredevil (2003)
Disney+ Originals
Star Wars: The Bad Batch (Season 3) – Episode 315, “The Cavalry Has Arrived”
Clone Force 99’s battle to survive the newly formed Empire comes to an epic conclusion.
X-Men ’97 – Episode 108, “Tolerance is Extinction...
- 4/16/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Get ready for a wild ride in the latest episode of “Big City Greens” titled “Concrete Jungle; Starter Pack,” airing at 8:00 Am this Saturday, April 20, 2024, on Disney Channel. In this exciting installment, viewers are in for a double dose of adventure and hilarity.
First up, the residents of Big City get a surprise when a nature documentary portrays their bustling metropolis as a wild ecosystem. From bustling streets to towering skyscrapers, every corner of the concrete jungle comes to life in this eye-opening documentary.
Meanwhile, avid collector Remy faces a tough challenge when Cricket stumbles upon the rarest of all trading cards. As tensions rise and hilarity ensues, Remy struggles to cope with the unexpected turn of events.
With laughs and surprises around every corner, “Concrete Jungle; Starter Pack” is an episode you won’t want to miss. Tune in to Disney Channel at 8:00 Am this Saturday to join Cricket,...
First up, the residents of Big City get a surprise when a nature documentary portrays their bustling metropolis as a wild ecosystem. From bustling streets to towering skyscrapers, every corner of the concrete jungle comes to life in this eye-opening documentary.
Meanwhile, avid collector Remy faces a tough challenge when Cricket stumbles upon the rarest of all trading cards. As tensions rise and hilarity ensues, Remy struggles to cope with the unexpected turn of events.
With laughs and surprises around every corner, “Concrete Jungle; Starter Pack” is an episode you won’t want to miss. Tune in to Disney Channel at 8:00 Am this Saturday to join Cricket,...
- 4/13/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Disney is celebrating the 100th episode of its original bite-sized series “Chibi Tiny Tales” on Saturday, April 13 on Disney Channel YouTube. The momentous episode features “Phineas and Ferb’s” infamous villain Dr. Doofenshmirtz who creates a ray that turns everything into cake. Will Perry the Platypus be able to give the evil scientist his just desserts?
Fans can also watch All 100 “Chibi Tiny Tales” featuring favorite Disney characters from “Duck Tales,” “Big City Greens,” “Amphibia,” “High School Musical,” “Descendants,” and more, in one extended episode on Sunday, April 14 beginning at 7:00 a.m. Pdt.
The popularity of Chibi has also expanded into its own long-form spin-off series, “The Chibiverse” on Disney Channel and Disney+. The season two finale airs Saturday, July 20 with more “Phineas and Ferb” where Perry the Platypus gets a voice for the very first time.
Fans can also watch All 100 “Chibi Tiny Tales” featuring favorite Disney characters from “Duck Tales,” “Big City Greens,” “Amphibia,” “High School Musical,” “Descendants,” and more, in one extended episode on Sunday, April 14 beginning at 7:00 a.m. Pdt.
The popularity of Chibi has also expanded into its own long-form spin-off series, “The Chibiverse” on Disney Channel and Disney+. The season two finale airs Saturday, July 20 with more “Phineas and Ferb” where Perry the Platypus gets a voice for the very first time.
- 4/12/2024
- by Kristyn Clarke
- Age of the Nerd
This Saturday on Disney, get ready for another exciting episode of “Big City Greens.” In this installment titled “Family Tree; Unguarded,” viewers are once again immersed in the mischievous yet optimistic world of Cricket Green and his family as they navigate life in the big city.
In “Family Tree,” Cricket discovers a long-lost family heirloom that leads him on a thrilling adventure to uncover the secrets of his family’s past. As he delves into his roots, Cricket learns valuable lessons about heritage, identity, and the importance of family bonds.
Meanwhile, in “Unguarded,” Cricket finds himself in a sticky situation when he accidentally leaves the family home unguarded. With chaos ensuing, Cricket must rally his family and friends to come up with a clever solution to protect their home and belongings.
Filled with humor, heart, and plenty of hijinks, “Big City Greens” continues to charm audiences of all ages with...
In “Family Tree,” Cricket discovers a long-lost family heirloom that leads him on a thrilling adventure to uncover the secrets of his family’s past. As he delves into his roots, Cricket learns valuable lessons about heritage, identity, and the importance of family bonds.
Meanwhile, in “Unguarded,” Cricket finds himself in a sticky situation when he accidentally leaves the family home unguarded. With chaos ensuing, Cricket must rally his family and friends to come up with a clever solution to protect their home and belongings.
Filled with humor, heart, and plenty of hijinks, “Big City Greens” continues to charm audiences of all ages with...
- 4/6/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
More and more sports teams and distributors are offering alternate broadcasts as the 2023-24 NHL and NBA seasons conclude.
How hard is Batman’s slapshot? Can Daffy Duck hit the five-hole? However improbable these questions seem, it appears they’re about to be answered! TNT Sports has announced that on Sunday, April 14, it will present an animated alternate broadcast of an NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Vegas Golden Knights. The game will feature animated characters like Bugs Bunny, Shaggy, and Superman taking the place of NHL players and mirroring their actions on the ice in real-time, and it will allow Warner Bros. Discovery to flex its muscles and take full advantage of its ability to offer sports on multiple platforms.
The “MultiVersus” animated NHL broadcast will air exclusively on truTV and Max. A character draft where teams will pick the animated characters who represent them will be...
How hard is Batman’s slapshot? Can Daffy Duck hit the five-hole? However improbable these questions seem, it appears they’re about to be answered! TNT Sports has announced that on Sunday, April 14, it will present an animated alternate broadcast of an NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Vegas Golden Knights. The game will feature animated characters like Bugs Bunny, Shaggy, and Superman taking the place of NHL players and mirroring their actions on the ice in real-time, and it will allow Warner Bros. Discovery to flex its muscles and take full advantage of its ability to offer sports on multiple platforms.
The “MultiVersus” animated NHL broadcast will air exclusively on truTV and Max. A character draft where teams will pick the animated characters who represent them will be...
- 4/4/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Batman, Wonder Woman and Bugs Bunny are going to lace up and hit the ice, as Warner Bros. Discovery, TNT Sports and the NHL are teaming up for their first ever live animated simulcast of a pro hockey game.
The special game (a partnership between TNT Sports, the NHL, and Warner Bros. Games), dubbed MultiVersus NHL Face-Off, will run on TruTV and stream on the B/R Sports add-on for Max April 14 at 3:30 p.m., and will see the Colorado Avalanche take on the Las Vegas Golden Knights.
The fully animated presentation will see a bevy of Warner Bros. and DC Comics characters make up the teams, including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman (all from DC), Velma and Shaggy (from Scooby Doo), Steven Universe and Finn the Human (from Adventure Time), and of course Bugs Bunny. The Tasmanian Devil will suit up as referee.
The animated characters will play alongside...
The special game (a partnership between TNT Sports, the NHL, and Warner Bros. Games), dubbed MultiVersus NHL Face-Off, will run on TruTV and stream on the B/R Sports add-on for Max April 14 at 3:30 p.m., and will see the Colorado Avalanche take on the Las Vegas Golden Knights.
The fully animated presentation will see a bevy of Warner Bros. and DC Comics characters make up the teams, including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman (all from DC), Velma and Shaggy (from Scooby Doo), Steven Universe and Finn the Human (from Adventure Time), and of course Bugs Bunny. The Tasmanian Devil will suit up as referee.
The animated characters will play alongside...
- 4/3/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Get ready for another hilarious and heartwarming episode of “Big City Greens” airing on Disney at 8:00 Am this Saturday, April 6th. In Season 4, Episode 6, titled “Internetted; Guiding Gregly,” viewers are in for a treat as Cricket Green, the mischievous yet optimistic country boy, navigates the challenges of life in the big city with his family.
In “Internetted,” Cricket finds himself diving headfirst into the world of the internet, leading to all sorts of comedic mishaps and adventures. From viral videos to online shopping sprees, Cricket’s exploration of the digital realm is sure to leave audiences in stitches.
Meanwhile, in “Guiding Gregly,” Cricket takes on the role of mentor as he helps his friend Greg navigate the complexities of urban life. With Cricket’s trademark enthusiasm and Greg’s endearing clumsiness, this unlikely duo embarks on a series of hilarious escapades that highlight the importance of friendship and resilience.
In “Internetted,” Cricket finds himself diving headfirst into the world of the internet, leading to all sorts of comedic mishaps and adventures. From viral videos to online shopping sprees, Cricket’s exploration of the digital realm is sure to leave audiences in stitches.
Meanwhile, in “Guiding Gregly,” Cricket takes on the role of mentor as he helps his friend Greg navigate the complexities of urban life. With Cricket’s trademark enthusiasm and Greg’s endearing clumsiness, this unlikely duo embarks on a series of hilarious escapades that highlight the importance of friendship and resilience.
- 3/30/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
The Disney Channels April 2024 programming lineup has been announced. Read on to see what is coming to Disney Channel, Disney Xd, and Disney Junior next month.
The April slate includes Bluey, Pupstruction, SuperKitties, Monsters at Work, Big City Greens, Hailey’s On It!, Mickey Mouse Funhouse, and Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends.
Disney Channels April 2024 Schedule
The daily schedule follows. You can learn more about each by clicking on their titles.
Monday, April 1
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney Junior
Bluey – “Dragon”
(9:30-9:45 a.m. Edt on Disney Channel/8:00-8:15 a.m. Edt on Disney Junior, TV-y)
Bluey asks Dad to help her draw a dragon for her story, but Dad’s not very good at drawing!
Tuesday, April 2
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney Junior
Bluey – “Wild Girls”
(9:30-9:45 a.m. Edt on Disney Channel/8:00-8:15 a.
The April slate includes Bluey, Pupstruction, SuperKitties, Monsters at Work, Big City Greens, Hailey’s On It!, Mickey Mouse Funhouse, and Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends.
Disney Channels April 2024 Schedule
The daily schedule follows. You can learn more about each by clicking on their titles.
Monday, April 1
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney Junior
Bluey – “Dragon”
(9:30-9:45 a.m. Edt on Disney Channel/8:00-8:15 a.m. Edt on Disney Junior, TV-y)
Bluey asks Dad to help her draw a dragon for her story, but Dad’s not very good at drawing!
Tuesday, April 2
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney Junior
Bluey – “Wild Girls”
(9:30-9:45 a.m. Edt on Disney Channel/8:00-8:15 a.
- 3/20/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Chances are, you’ve never seen an NHL hockey game like this before. While you can watch the boring, traditional version of the Pittsburgh Penguins vs. the Boston Bruins on either ABC, on the Disney Channel and Disney Xd, ESPN will use tracking technology to recreate all of the hockey action with animated versions of the players, skating alongside everyone’s favorite characters from “Big City Greens.” This is an alternate broadcast that everyone in the family will want to watch. Both the traditional and animated broadcasts of the game will also be available on ESPN+, while the Big City Greens Classic 2 will be available to stream on Disney+ as well. The puck drops on Saturday, March 9 at 3 p.m. Et. You can watch Disney Channel and Disney Xd with a 5-Day Free Trial of Directv Stream. You can also watch with Sling TV, Hulu Live TV, Fubo, or YouTube TV.
- 3/9/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
This Saturday at 3:00 Pm on Disney, animation and sports enthusiasts are in for a unique treat with “NHL Big City Greens Classic 2.” The beloved Green family returns, but this time, they’re lacing up their skates for an exciting on-ice showdown. The episode unfolds as the NHL makes its return to Big City, setting the stage for a thrilling matchup between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Boston Bruins.
As the Greens hit the ice, viewers can expect a blend of animated antics and the fast-paced action of a hockey game. The episode promises to infuse the whimsical world of “Big City Greens” with the excitement of an NHL Classic, creating a perfect fusion of sports and animated entertainment.
Tune in at 3:00 Pm for a delightful and energetic episode that caters to fans of both animation and hockey on Disney with “NHL Big City Greens Classic 2.” It’s an...
As the Greens hit the ice, viewers can expect a blend of animated antics and the fast-paced action of a hockey game. The episode promises to infuse the whimsical world of “Big City Greens” with the excitement of an NHL Classic, creating a perfect fusion of sports and animated entertainment.
Tune in at 3:00 Pm for a delightful and energetic episode that caters to fans of both animation and hockey on Disney with “NHL Big City Greens Classic 2.” It’s an...
- 3/2/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Chris Houghton and Shane Houghton, the creators and executive producers of the Disney Channel animated series “Big City Greens,” have signed an overall deal with Disney Branded Television.
The announcement was made at the Television Critics Association winter press tour. Under the multi-year deal, the Houghtons will produce animated projects with Disney Television Animation studio while also developing live-action projects with Disney Branded Television across all platforms. The deal also includes the chance to develop adult animated projects with 20th Television Animation.
“Big City Greens” originally debuted in June 2018 and has aired nearly 100 episodes to date. The official description of the series states that it “follows the offbeat adventures of 10-year-old Cricket Green (voiced by Chris Houghton), a mischievous and optimistic country boy who moved to the big city with his wildly out-of-place family.” The show is heavily influenced by the Houghtons’ childhood in St. Johns, Michigan.
A “Big City Greens...
The announcement was made at the Television Critics Association winter press tour. Under the multi-year deal, the Houghtons will produce animated projects with Disney Television Animation studio while also developing live-action projects with Disney Branded Television across all platforms. The deal also includes the chance to develop adult animated projects with 20th Television Animation.
“Big City Greens” originally debuted in June 2018 and has aired nearly 100 episodes to date. The official description of the series states that it “follows the offbeat adventures of 10-year-old Cricket Green (voiced by Chris Houghton), a mischievous and optimistic country boy who moved to the big city with his wildly out-of-place family.” The show is heavily influenced by the Houghtons’ childhood in St. Johns, Michigan.
A “Big City Greens...
- 2/10/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Goosebumps is getting the anthology treatment.
Disney+ has renewed the series based on R.L. Stine’s beloved book series for a second season — with a twist: it will be turned into an anthology series. The sophomore season will feature an entirely new story, cast and setting. The show’s creative team, including showrunner Hilary Winston (Community), will return.
Disney+ says season two will revolve around “teenage siblings who discover a threat within their home, setting off a chain of events that unravel a profound mystery. As they delve into the unknown, the duo finds themselves entangled in the story of five teenagers who mysteriously vanished in 1994.”
Season one featured a cast led by Justin Long, Rachael Harris and Zack Morris and has a 74 percent score among critics and 69 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Exec producers are Nicholas Stoller (The Muppets), Rob Letterman (Pokémon: Detective Pikachu), who developed the series, Winston,...
Disney+ has renewed the series based on R.L. Stine’s beloved book series for a second season — with a twist: it will be turned into an anthology series. The sophomore season will feature an entirely new story, cast and setting. The show’s creative team, including showrunner Hilary Winston (Community), will return.
Disney+ says season two will revolve around “teenage siblings who discover a threat within their home, setting off a chain of events that unravel a profound mystery. As they delve into the unknown, the duo finds themselves entangled in the story of five teenagers who mysteriously vanished in 1994.”
Season one featured a cast led by Justin Long, Rachael Harris and Zack Morris and has a 74 percent score among critics and 69 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Exec producers are Nicholas Stoller (The Muppets), Rob Letterman (Pokémon: Detective Pikachu), who developed the series, Winston,...
- 2/10/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
There are several popular social media accounts that graph weekly cable network schedules, and it’s always stunning to see how many schedulers have just given up. Nearly every cable network, large and small, now mostly program marathons of their most popular shows.
You know about “Ridiculousness” on MTV, of course. But did you know how much time Disney Channel runs “Big City Greens,” Nick Jr. airs “Paw Patrol,” Adult Swim telecasts “Bob’s Burgers” and “American Dad,” and Nick at Nite runs “Friends”? A lot.
As basic cable gets zombified, the double-digit declines continue. Live sports, of course, is saving the broadcast networks and some cable networks still in that game. And then there’s the interesting case of the diginets, which have managed to keep their declines small as they program a wider range of nostalgia fare to aging adults. And the networks with a very loyal, specialized audience — bravo,...
You know about “Ridiculousness” on MTV, of course. But did you know how much time Disney Channel runs “Big City Greens,” Nick Jr. airs “Paw Patrol,” Adult Swim telecasts “Bob’s Burgers” and “American Dad,” and Nick at Nite runs “Friends”? A lot.
As basic cable gets zombified, the double-digit declines continue. Live sports, of course, is saving the broadcast networks and some cable networks still in that game. And then there’s the interesting case of the diginets, which have managed to keep their declines small as they program a wider range of nostalgia fare to aging adults. And the networks with a very loyal, specialized audience — bravo,...
- 12/28/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Talk about lightning in a bottle.
The highly anticipated arrival of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians TV series emerged as the No. 1 Disney Branded Television premiere of all time — and one of the Top 5 season premieres of 2023 — with its first episode delivering 13.3 million views globally across both Disney+ and Hulu in its first six days. (A “view” here is rightly defined as “total stream time divided by run time.”)
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The highly anticipated arrival of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians TV series emerged as the No. 1 Disney Branded Television premiere of all time — and one of the Top 5 season premieres of 2023 — with its first episode delivering 13.3 million views globally across both Disney+ and Hulu in its first six days. (A “view” here is rightly defined as “total stream time divided by run time.”)
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- 12/26/2023
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
The 2023 Children’s & Family Emmy Awards were handed out on Sunday night in a ceremony hosted by Christopher Jackson (Hamilton, And Just Like That…) at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles.
Sesame Street and The Muppets Mayhem took home top honors for Outstanding Preschool Series and Outstanding Children’s or Family Viewing Series, respectively. Meanwhile, Apple TV+’s The Crossover walked away with a win for Outstanding Young Teen Series.
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As far as cartoons go,...
Sesame Street and The Muppets Mayhem took home top honors for Outstanding Preschool Series and Outstanding Children’s or Family Viewing Series, respectively. Meanwhile, Apple TV+’s The Crossover walked away with a win for Outstanding Young Teen Series.
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As far as cartoons go,...
- 12/18/2023
- by Claire Franken
- TVLine.com
The 2nd Annual Children’s and Family Emmy Awards announced their winners on December 16 and 17. These prizes were formerly handed out as part of the Daytime Emmys, but they were given their own separate event as part of a restructuring of the Emmys as a whole. Scroll down for the complete list of winners in all categories.
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Preschool Series
Blue’s Clues & You! — Nickelodeon
Helpsters — Apple TV+
X — Sesame Street — HBO Max
Slumberkins — Apple TV+
Waffles + Mochi’s Restaurant — Netflix
Children’S Or Family Viewing Series
Are You Afraid of the Dark — Nickelodeon
Best Foot Forward — Apple TV+
Jane — Apple TV+
Malory Towers — BYUtv
X — The Muppets Mayhem — Disney+
Young Teen Series
X — The Crossover — Disney+
Ghostwriter — Apple TV+
High School Musical: The Musical – The Series — Disney+
The Mysterious Benedict Society — Disney+
Xo, Kitty...
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Preschool Series
Blue’s Clues & You! — Nickelodeon
Helpsters — Apple TV+
X — Sesame Street — HBO Max
Slumberkins — Apple TV+
Waffles + Mochi’s Restaurant — Netflix
Children’S Or Family Viewing Series
Are You Afraid of the Dark — Nickelodeon
Best Foot Forward — Apple TV+
Jane — Apple TV+
Malory Towers — BYUtv
X — The Muppets Mayhem — Disney+
Young Teen Series
X — The Crossover — Disney+
Ghostwriter — Apple TV+
High School Musical: The Musical – The Series — Disney+
The Mysterious Benedict Society — Disney+
Xo, Kitty...
- 12/18/2023
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Exclusive: Sony Pictures Animation is in development on a new fantasy-adventure feature from Matt Braly, the creator of Disney’s multiple Emmy-nominated animated series, Amphibia.
Braly comes to the as-yet-untitled project after working for the studio as a storyboard artist on The Mitchells vs the Machines, the Academy Award-nominated feature produced by Lord Miller, which was released on Netflix in 2021.
Drawing on his own cultural background and personal history, the film tells the story of a young boy who goes on an emotional journey to a fantastical world of Thai spirits where he hopes to have his illness cured. Braly will direct from his script written with Rebecca Sugar (Cartoon Network’s Steven Universe).
Chronicling the adventures of the 13-year-old Thai-American Anne Boonchuy (Brenda Song) within a fantasy world full of frogs, toads, and giant insects, Braly’s show Amphibia ran for three seasons on Disney Channel from 2019-2022. A renowned animator,...
Braly comes to the as-yet-untitled project after working for the studio as a storyboard artist on The Mitchells vs the Machines, the Academy Award-nominated feature produced by Lord Miller, which was released on Netflix in 2021.
Drawing on his own cultural background and personal history, the film tells the story of a young boy who goes on an emotional journey to a fantastical world of Thai spirits where he hopes to have his illness cured. Braly will direct from his script written with Rebecca Sugar (Cartoon Network’s Steven Universe).
Chronicling the adventures of the 13-year-old Thai-American Anne Boonchuy (Brenda Song) within a fantasy world full of frogs, toads, and giant insects, Braly’s show Amphibia ran for three seasons on Disney Channel from 2019-2022. A renowned animator,...
- 12/14/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
When it comes to guest appearances on the new "Frasier" revival, all the talk has been about returning stars from the original series. The 10–episode reboot show has so far seen the return of Frasier's ex-wife, former "Cheers" co-star, and frequent "Frasier" guest star Lilith (Bebe Neuwirth). Soon we'll also see the return of Peri Gilpin, who played the doctor's radio show producer, Roz, in the original series. Alas, we won't be treated to a guest appearance by David Hyde Pierce's Niles after the actor turned down the opportunity to return for the new show.
I would say it's all been exciting stuff, but really it's been vaguely amusing stuff that feels at once comfortable and uncanny — like we're watching an alternate reality version of "Frasier" written by super-fans that's not as good as the original. Lilith's return certainly provided a shot of nostalgia but also just reminded us...
I would say it's all been exciting stuff, but really it's been vaguely amusing stuff that feels at once comfortable and uncanny — like we're watching an alternate reality version of "Frasier" written by super-fans that's not as good as the original. Lilith's return certainly provided a shot of nostalgia but also just reminded us...
- 11/30/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Disney racked up 93 nominations for the second annual Children’s and Family Emmys over their different networks, including Disney+ and Disney Junior.
Netflix followed with 61 nominations and Nickelodeon with 30, with AppleTV+ proving itself to be a rising player with 27 total nods.
“We are very proud of the growth experienced in year two of the Children’s and Family Emmys, especially in the development and cultivation of the new categories dedicated to puppetry,” said Rachel Schwartz, director of Daytime and Children’s & Family Emmy Awards, in a statement.
Among the notable actors who received nominations for acting categories included “The Santa Clauses” stars Tim Allen and Kal Penn, “National Treasure: Edge of History” player Catherine Zeta-Jones, Gina Rodriguez for Netflix’s “Lost Ollie,” and various voice performances were recognized for Hollywood vets such as Laurence Fishburne, Jack Black, Tom Kenny and Rob Paulsen.
Details for the ceremony are slated to drop sometime next week.
Netflix followed with 61 nominations and Nickelodeon with 30, with AppleTV+ proving itself to be a rising player with 27 total nods.
“We are very proud of the growth experienced in year two of the Children’s and Family Emmys, especially in the development and cultivation of the new categories dedicated to puppetry,” said Rachel Schwartz, director of Daytime and Children’s & Family Emmy Awards, in a statement.
Among the notable actors who received nominations for acting categories included “The Santa Clauses” stars Tim Allen and Kal Penn, “National Treasure: Edge of History” player Catherine Zeta-Jones, Gina Rodriguez for Netflix’s “Lost Ollie,” and various voice performances were recognized for Hollywood vets such as Laurence Fishburne, Jack Black, Tom Kenny and Rob Paulsen.
Details for the ceremony are slated to drop sometime next week.
- 11/2/2023
- by Jason Clark
- The Wrap
The 2nd Annual Children’s and Family Emmy Awards announced their nominations on November 2, with “Sesame Street” and “The Mysterious Benedict Society” among the top contenders. These awards used to be handed out as part of the Daytime Emmys, but they were shifted to their own separate ceremony as part of an overall restructuring of all Emmy events. Scroll down for the complete list of nominees in all categories.
Rachel Schwartz, Director of the Daytime and Children’s and Family Emmy Awards, said in a statement, “We are very proud of the growth experienced in year two of the Children’s and Family Emmys, especially in the development and cultivation of the new categories dedicated to puppetry.”
Brent Stanton, Head of the Daytime and Children’s and Family Emmy Awards, added, “Programming created for children’s and family viewing has a long history of leading the way in innovation and storytelling.
Rachel Schwartz, Director of the Daytime and Children’s and Family Emmy Awards, said in a statement, “We are very proud of the growth experienced in year two of the Children’s and Family Emmys, especially in the development and cultivation of the new categories dedicated to puppetry.”
Brent Stanton, Head of the Daytime and Children’s and Family Emmy Awards, added, “Programming created for children’s and family viewing has a long history of leading the way in innovation and storytelling.
- 11/2/2023
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
The nominees for the second annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards are out, and a lot of familiar faces are among the honorees.
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced this year’s nominees on Thursday, with nominated shows featuring The Muppets, Sesame Street and Marvel and Star Wars characters, among others. Disney+’s The Muppets Mayhem scored a nod for best children’s or family viewing series, with Sesame Street nominated for best preschool series, I Am Groot for best short form program and Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures for best preschool animated series.
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The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced this year’s nominees on Thursday, with nominated shows featuring The Muppets, Sesame Street and Marvel and Star Wars characters, among others. Disney+’s The Muppets Mayhem scored a nod for best children’s or family viewing series, with Sesame Street nominated for best preschool series, I Am Groot for best short form program and Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures for best preschool animated series.
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- 11/2/2023
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) announced on Thursday the nominees for the second annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards.
Disney led the nominees with an overwhelming 93 nods, which included programming across Disney+, Disney Channel and Disney Junior. Netflix followed with 61 nods, while Nickelodeon earned 30 and Apple TV+ earned 27. With 50 categories, the Children’s and Family Emmys is the largest competition that NATAS oversees.
“We are very proud of the growth experienced in year two of the Children’s and Family Emmys, especially in the development and cultivation of the new categories dedicated to puppetry,” said Rachel Schwartz, director of Daytime and Children’s & Family Emmy Awards, in a statement.
Added Brent Stanton, head of Daytime and Children’s & Family Emmy Awards: “Programming created for children’s and family viewing has a long history of leading the way in innovation and storytelling. In this year specifically, a...
Disney led the nominees with an overwhelming 93 nods, which included programming across Disney+, Disney Channel and Disney Junior. Netflix followed with 61 nods, while Nickelodeon earned 30 and Apple TV+ earned 27. With 50 categories, the Children’s and Family Emmys is the largest competition that NATAS oversees.
“We are very proud of the growth experienced in year two of the Children’s and Family Emmys, especially in the development and cultivation of the new categories dedicated to puppetry,” said Rachel Schwartz, director of Daytime and Children’s & Family Emmy Awards, in a statement.
Added Brent Stanton, head of Daytime and Children’s & Family Emmy Awards: “Programming created for children’s and family viewing has a long history of leading the way in innovation and storytelling. In this year specifically, a...
- 11/2/2023
- by Tyler Coates
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
As the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences continues to figure out how and when to finally hold this year’s Daytime Emmys — delayed in June due to the WGA strike — it has gone ahead and announced the nominations for this year’s 2nd Annual Children’s & Family Emmys.
There’s no date yet for this year’s Chidren’s & Family Emmys — NATAS is likely waiting for a hopeful soon resolution to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike before firming up dates. But last year, winners were announced during two ceremonies—one focused on creative and technical arts, and the other to performances and programming—at Wilshire Ebell Theatre on December 10 and 11. This year’s Cafe will likely be held around the same time — and NATAS could very well use that timeframe to simultaneously finally hold the Daytime Emmys as well.
In announcing this year’s nominees, NATAS also supplied a...
There’s no date yet for this year’s Chidren’s & Family Emmys — NATAS is likely waiting for a hopeful soon resolution to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike before firming up dates. But last year, winners were announced during two ceremonies—one focused on creative and technical arts, and the other to performances and programming—at Wilshire Ebell Theatre on December 10 and 11. This year’s Cafe will likely be held around the same time — and NATAS could very well use that timeframe to simultaneously finally hold the Daytime Emmys as well.
In announcing this year’s nominees, NATAS also supplied a...
- 11/2/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
This Saturday, October 21, 2023, at 8:00 Am on Disney, young fans of “Big City Greens” can catch the latest adventures in the Season 4 Episode 5 titled “Iced; Chipped Off.”
In this episode, Gramma finds herself in a clash with Nick when he unexpectedly joins her special family outing to a hockey game. The unexpected company might lead to some comical moments for the Greens.
Additionally, Chip Whistler, a character known for his shenanigans, recounts what has transpired in his world since the dramatic events of “Chipocalypse Now.” Fans of the series can look forward to learning more about Chip’s escapades.
“Big City Greens” is a popular animated show that follows the Green family’s adventures in the big city. With its humor and relatable family dynamics, it’s a fun and entertaining choice for children and families.
For young viewers who enjoy the antics of the Greens and their quirky neighbors,...
In this episode, Gramma finds herself in a clash with Nick when he unexpectedly joins her special family outing to a hockey game. The unexpected company might lead to some comical moments for the Greens.
Additionally, Chip Whistler, a character known for his shenanigans, recounts what has transpired in his world since the dramatic events of “Chipocalypse Now.” Fans of the series can look forward to learning more about Chip’s escapades.
“Big City Greens” is a popular animated show that follows the Green family’s adventures in the big city. With its humor and relatable family dynamics, it’s a fun and entertaining choice for children and families.
For young viewers who enjoy the antics of the Greens and their quirky neighbors,...
- 10/15/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
On Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 8:00 Am, Disney will air Season 4, Episode 4 of “Big City Greens” titled “Handshaken; Coffee Mates.” In this episode, viewers can expect the following storylines:
1. Cricket’s Handshake Duel: Cricket faces ridicule for his handshake and decides to train for a Western-style handshake duel. The episode will showcase his humorous attempts to master this unique challenge.
2. Gloria’s Work and Social Life: Gloria takes a creative approach to her work life by hiring her friends as employees. This decision leads to a blend of her professional and social worlds, resulting in comedic situations.
“Big City Greens” is known for its lighthearted and entertaining storytelling, making it suitable for viewers of all ages, including children. The show presents these plotlines in a straightforward and accessible manner, ensuring that the humor and fun are easily understood.
For fans of animated comedy and quirky adventures, “Big City Greens” offers an enjoyable viewing experience.
1. Cricket’s Handshake Duel: Cricket faces ridicule for his handshake and decides to train for a Western-style handshake duel. The episode will showcase his humorous attempts to master this unique challenge.
2. Gloria’s Work and Social Life: Gloria takes a creative approach to her work life by hiring her friends as employees. This decision leads to a blend of her professional and social worlds, resulting in comedic situations.
“Big City Greens” is known for its lighthearted and entertaining storytelling, making it suitable for viewers of all ages, including children. The show presents these plotlines in a straightforward and accessible manner, ensuring that the humor and fun are easily understood.
For fans of animated comedy and quirky adventures, “Big City Greens” offers an enjoyable viewing experience.
- 10/8/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Disney+ is getting into the spooky swing of things by releasing the house of mouse’s latest blockbuster Haunted Mansion to streaming this month, but there’s much more ahead on the service for all the little boils and ghouls to enjoy!
Genre fans will be delighted to hear that there’s a brand-new spin on R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps coming to Disney+ and Hulu in October. The new horror-comedy show is headed up by Scream King Justin Long and follows five teens who accidentally release supernatural forces and must work together to recapture them, all while discovering their parents’ juicy secrets from their own teen eras.
The jewel in Disney+’s crown this October belongs to the God of Mischief, though. That’s right, the MCU’s most popular series Loki is finally back for a second season, and we’ll be finding out how Thor’s brother (adopted...
Genre fans will be delighted to hear that there’s a brand-new spin on R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps coming to Disney+ and Hulu in October. The new horror-comedy show is headed up by Scream King Justin Long and follows five teens who accidentally release supernatural forces and must work together to recapture them, all while discovering their parents’ juicy secrets from their own teen eras.
The jewel in Disney+’s crown this October belongs to the God of Mischief, though. That’s right, the MCU’s most popular series Loki is finally back for a second season, and we’ll be finding out how Thor’s brother (adopted...
- 10/1/2023
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
In the next episode of “Big City Greens,” which is Season 4 Episode 3, viewers will see Cricket and Tilly meeting their grandpa. Their mom, Nancy, is trying really hard to help their grandpa find a job. Meanwhile, their dad, Bill, starts collecting a lot of things and doesn’t want to throw anything away because he’s worried about the future.
In this episode, Cricket and Tilly spend time with their grandpa, and Nancy is looking for work for him. At the same time, Bill begins gathering many items at home.
This is sure to lead to some funny and interesting situations as the Greens try to figure things out together.
Kids and families won’t want to miss this episode of “Big City Greens” on Disney, airing at 8:00 Am on Saturday, October 7, 2023. It’s a show that’s always full of surprises and laughter, and this episode promises more of the same!
In this episode, Cricket and Tilly spend time with their grandpa, and Nancy is looking for work for him. At the same time, Bill begins gathering many items at home.
This is sure to lead to some funny and interesting situations as the Greens try to figure things out together.
Kids and families won’t want to miss this episode of “Big City Greens” on Disney, airing at 8:00 Am on Saturday, October 7, 2023. It’s a show that’s always full of surprises and laughter, and this episode promises more of the same!
- 9/30/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
On Saturday, September 30th, 2023, at 8:00 Am on Disney, viewers can catch Season 4, Episode 2 of “Big City Greens” titled “Stand-Up Bill; Green Trial.” The show centers around Cricket Green, a mischievous and optimistic country boy, and his family as they make the move from their rural life to the bustling big city.
“Big City Greens” offers a lighthearted and entertaining look at the challenges and adventures faced by Cricket and his family in their new urban surroundings. For those who enjoy animated series with a mix of comedy and heartwarming moments, this episode provides a simple and fun narrative to enjoy on a Saturday morning.
Tune in at 8:00 Am this Saturday to follow Cricket Green’s latest antics on “Big City Greens.”
Release Date & Time: 8:00 Am Saturday 30 September 2023 on Disney
Big City Greens Stand-Up Bill; Green Trial Cast – Season 4 Episode 2 Main Cast Chris Houghton as Cricket
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“Big City Greens” offers a lighthearted and entertaining look at the challenges and adventures faced by Cricket and his family in their new urban surroundings. For those who enjoy animated series with a mix of comedy and heartwarming moments, this episode provides a simple and fun narrative to enjoy on a Saturday morning.
Tune in at 8:00 Am this Saturday to follow Cricket Green’s latest antics on “Big City Greens.”
Release Date & Time: 8:00 Am Saturday 30 September 2023 on Disney
Big City Greens Stand-Up Bill; Green Trial Cast – Season 4 Episode 2 Main Cast Chris Houghton as Cricket
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- 9/24/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
On Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 8:00 Pm, Disney Xd will air Season 3 of “Big City Greens.” This animated series follows the adventures of Cricket Green, a mischievous and optimistic country boy, and his family as they move to the big city.
In this episode, titled “Truck Stopped / Jingled,” viewers can expect to see new escapades and challenges in Cricket Green’s life in the big city.
“Big City Greens” is known for its lighthearted and comedic storytelling, making it suitable for young viewers. The show offers a simple and entertaining way to follow the adventures of Cricket as he navigates life in the bustling city.
If you’re a fan of Cricket Green’s antics and enjoy animated series, don’t miss the new season of “Big City Greens” on Disney Xd. Tune in to see what hilarious situations Cricket and his family find themselves in during “Truck Stopped / Jingled.”
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In this episode, titled “Truck Stopped / Jingled,” viewers can expect to see new escapades and challenges in Cricket Green’s life in the big city.
“Big City Greens” is known for its lighthearted and comedic storytelling, making it suitable for young viewers. The show offers a simple and entertaining way to follow the adventures of Cricket as he navigates life in the bustling city.
If you’re a fan of Cricket Green’s antics and enjoy animated series, don’t miss the new season of “Big City Greens” on Disney Xd. Tune in to see what hilarious situations Cricket and his family find themselves in during “Truck Stopped / Jingled.”
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- 9/19/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
On Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at 8:00 Pm, Disney will air Season 3 of “Big City Greens,” an animated series that follows the adventures of Cricket Green, a mischievous and optimistic country boy who moves with his family to the bustling big city.
In “Tilly of a Pickle,” viewers can expect more of the humorous and adventurous escapades that Cricket and his family find themselves in as they adapt to city life. The episode promises to bring laughter and entertainment as the Greens navigate the challenges and joys of their new urban surroundings.
“Big City Greens” is known for its fun and relatable stories that resonate with both kids and adults. It’s a show that celebrates family, friendship, and the excitement of exploring a vibrant city.
For those who enjoy animated comedies and heartwarming tales, “Tilly of a Pickle” is an episode that offers wholesome entertainment for all ages.
Make sure to...
In “Tilly of a Pickle,” viewers can expect more of the humorous and adventurous escapades that Cricket and his family find themselves in as they adapt to city life. The episode promises to bring laughter and entertainment as the Greens navigate the challenges and joys of their new urban surroundings.
“Big City Greens” is known for its fun and relatable stories that resonate with both kids and adults. It’s a show that celebrates family, friendship, and the excitement of exploring a vibrant city.
For those who enjoy animated comedies and heartwarming tales, “Tilly of a Pickle” is an episode that offers wholesome entertainment for all ages.
Make sure to...
- 9/17/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
On Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at 8:30 Pm, Disney presents Season 3 of “Big City Greens” with the episode titled “A Tale of Two Tails.” The show follows the adventures of Cricket Green, a country boy who, along with his family, moves to the big city.
“Big City Greens” is a series that tells the story of Cricket Green, a mischievous and optimistic young boy. Along with his family, Cricket embarks on new adventures as they adapt to their life in the bustling city.
In “A Tale of Two Tails,” viewers can expect to join Cricket Green and his family on another exciting journey filled with fun and surprises. It’s a show that offers entertainment for all ages.
If you enjoy animated series and family-friendly stories, don’t miss “Big City Greens” on September 20th at 8:30 Pm. It’s a chance to follow the lively and entertaining life of Cricket Green...
“Big City Greens” is a series that tells the story of Cricket Green, a mischievous and optimistic young boy. Along with his family, Cricket embarks on new adventures as they adapt to their life in the bustling city.
In “A Tale of Two Tails,” viewers can expect to join Cricket Green and his family on another exciting journey filled with fun and surprises. It’s a show that offers entertainment for all ages.
If you enjoy animated series and family-friendly stories, don’t miss “Big City Greens” on September 20th at 8:30 Pm. It’s a chance to follow the lively and entertaining life of Cricket Green...
- 9/17/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
On Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 9:00 Pm, Disney will air Season 3 of “Big City Greens,” featuring the episode titled “Blaze of Gloria.” The show revolves around Cricket Green, a spirited and adventurous country boy who embarks on a new chapter of life as he and his family make the move from the countryside to the bustling big city.
In this delightful animated series, viewers can follow Cricket’s escapades and misadventures as he navigates the challenges and excitement of city life. With his boundless optimism and a penchant for mischief, Cricket brings a unique and fresh perspective to the urban landscape.
“Big City Greens” offers wholesome family entertainment and explores the humorous and heartwarming moments that arise when a rural family takes on the bustling streets of the metropolis. Join Cricket and his family on their urban adventures as they learn, grow, and create memorable experiences in the big city.
Tune...
In this delightful animated series, viewers can follow Cricket’s escapades and misadventures as he navigates the challenges and excitement of city life. With his boundless optimism and a penchant for mischief, Cricket brings a unique and fresh perspective to the urban landscape.
“Big City Greens” offers wholesome family entertainment and explores the humorous and heartwarming moments that arise when a rural family takes on the bustling streets of the metropolis. Join Cricket and his family on their urban adventures as they learn, grow, and create memorable experiences in the big city.
Tune...
- 9/17/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
NFL fans, you’ve got a friend in Disney+ and ESPN+ this year! Those are the two streaming platforms that will host a very special alternate broadcast of the Week 4 NFL game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Atlanta Falcons in London.
It will be called the “Toy Story Funday Football” broadcast, and will appropriately be “Toy Story” themed, taking fans into Andy’s room where the live action on the field will be recreated by animated versions of Falcons and Jaguars players. All the “Toy Story” favorites like Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Bo Peep, Mr. Potato Head, Jesse, Bullseye, Rex, and Slinky Dog will be on hand as well!
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Fans will view every run, pass, score and all football-related action through state-of-the-art tracking technology enabled by the NFL’s Next Gen Stats player tracking data and Beyond Sports.
It will be called the “Toy Story Funday Football” broadcast, and will appropriately be “Toy Story” themed, taking fans into Andy’s room where the live action on the field will be recreated by animated versions of Falcons and Jaguars players. All the “Toy Story” favorites like Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Bo Peep, Mr. Potato Head, Jesse, Bullseye, Rex, and Slinky Dog will be on hand as well!
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Fans will view every run, pass, score and all football-related action through state-of-the-art tracking technology enabled by the NFL’s Next Gen Stats player tracking data and Beyond Sports.
- 9/12/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
After working for Walt Disney Co. for decades, Woody, Buzz Lightyear and their “Toy Story” friends have been given new jobs by the large entertainment conglomerate.
Characters from the popular animated Pixar films will in October take part in the latest in a series of experiments aimed at getting young kids to watch live sports. When ESPN+ streams a Sunday-morning game between the Atlanta Falcons and Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London on October 1, Disney+ will offer an “alternate” version of the proceedings in which fully-animated “Toy Story” figures echo the action of the game, slated to take place in the room of “Andy,” the toys’ original owner in the iconic movies.
On ESPN+, viewers will see sports-network mainstays like Chris Fowler, Dan Orlovsky, Louis Riddick, and Laura Rutledge calling the game. On Disney+, viewers can watch Woody, Buzz, Bo Peep, Bullseye, Bunny, Ducky, Forky, Green Aliens, Jesse, Rex,...
Characters from the popular animated Pixar films will in October take part in the latest in a series of experiments aimed at getting young kids to watch live sports. When ESPN+ streams a Sunday-morning game between the Atlanta Falcons and Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London on October 1, Disney+ will offer an “alternate” version of the proceedings in which fully-animated “Toy Story” figures echo the action of the game, slated to take place in the room of “Andy,” the toys’ original owner in the iconic movies.
On ESPN+, viewers will see sports-network mainstays like Chris Fowler, Dan Orlovsky, Louis Riddick, and Laura Rutledge calling the game. On Disney+, viewers can watch Woody, Buzz, Bo Peep, Bullseye, Bunny, Ducky, Forky, Green Aliens, Jesse, Rex,...
- 9/11/2023
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
At 20 years old, Jenna Ortega’s been there and done that where the record books are concerned. She’s part of Disney history and has been long before Netflix’s Wednesday series, thanks to a certain TV show: Elena of Avalor. However, the role wasn’t without difficulties.
Jenna Ortega voiced Latina Princess Isabel in Disney’s ‘Elena of Avalor’ Jenna Ortega | Jerod Harris/Getty Images for Netflix
When she wasn’t playing Harley Diaz on Stuck in the Middle, Ortega portrayed royalty in another Disney Channel original series, Elena of Avalor. Alongside fellow actor and Maid star Aimee Carrero, who played the animated show’s title character, the two were sisters and Latina princesses, making a first for Disney (via Pure Wow).
Ortega described Elena of Avalor as “everything” to her in a 2016 interview, telling Laughing Place: “Mainly because when I was younger, I didn’t have a Latina...
Jenna Ortega voiced Latina Princess Isabel in Disney’s ‘Elena of Avalor’ Jenna Ortega | Jerod Harris/Getty Images for Netflix
When she wasn’t playing Harley Diaz on Stuck in the Middle, Ortega portrayed royalty in another Disney Channel original series, Elena of Avalor. Alongside fellow actor and Maid star Aimee Carrero, who played the animated show’s title character, the two were sisters and Latina princesses, making a first for Disney (via Pure Wow).
Ortega described Elena of Avalor as “everything” to her in a 2016 interview, telling Laughing Place: “Mainly because when I was younger, I didn’t have a Latina...
- 8/19/2023
- by Mandi Kerr
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
On Monday, ESPN revealed the remaining “Sunday Night Baseball” “KayRod” broadcasts for the 2023 Major League Baseball season, just as we start to get into the dog days of summer. Get ready for a heavy helping of the New York Mets, which may be good or bad depending on your preferences in seeing a big market team struggle.
Now in its second season, the “KayRod” broadcast stars three-time American League M.V.P. Alex Rodriguez and Michael Kay, the television voice of the New York Yankees. The broadcast serves as a more relaxed alternate presentation of “Sunday Night Baseball,” and airs on ESPN2 while the game’s main broadcast airs on ESPN.
Five more Sunday night games will receive the “KayRod” treatment, two in July and three more in August. The first will be a July 2 tilt between the San Francisco Giants and the Mets. Then on July 23, the Mets travel...
Now in its second season, the “KayRod” broadcast stars three-time American League M.V.P. Alex Rodriguez and Michael Kay, the television voice of the New York Yankees. The broadcast serves as a more relaxed alternate presentation of “Sunday Night Baseball,” and airs on ESPN2 while the game’s main broadcast airs on ESPN.
Five more Sunday night games will receive the “KayRod” treatment, two in July and three more in August. The first will be a July 2 tilt between the San Francisco Giants and the Mets. Then on July 23, the Mets travel...
- 6/26/2023
- by Jeff Kotuby
- The Streamable
The transition of live sports from their traditional home on linear broadcasting channels to streaming services seems inevitable. All of the top cable sports channels are losing viewers, and in the age of cord cutting it’s hard to see how sports alone will save pay TV from its fate.
But not every streaming service has embraced live sports yet. Sports streaming rights can be expensive, and the biggest leagues sell their product to as many different outlets as possible. For streamers who prize exclusivity of content and are attempting to make their services profitable, these problems can preclude even the thought of investing in live sports.
Other platforms seem to be taking a more “wait-and-see” approach to sports, biding their time until markets dictate a shift in strategy. They all seem to be forging their own path, and each has seen varying degrees of success from their business plans so far.
But not every streaming service has embraced live sports yet. Sports streaming rights can be expensive, and the biggest leagues sell their product to as many different outlets as possible. For streamers who prize exclusivity of content and are attempting to make their services profitable, these problems can preclude even the thought of investing in live sports.
Other platforms seem to be taking a more “wait-and-see” approach to sports, biding their time until markets dictate a shift in strategy. They all seem to be forging their own path, and each has seen varying degrees of success from their business plans so far.
- 6/16/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
ESPN’s latest alternate broadcast will star an active F1 racer and a budding F1 superfan who just so happens to be one of Hollywoo’s most in-demand comic actors.
The company has announced that F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo, one of the sport’s most popular and charismatic drivers, and actor/comedian/F1 fan Will Arnett would host alternate broadcasts for three upcoming races. “The Grandstand with Daniel Ricciardo and Will Arnett” will debut for the June 18 Formula 1 Pirelli Canadian Grand Prix, followed by the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Tex. on Oct. 22, and the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix on Nov. 18.
“This is going to be a hoot!” said Ricciardo. “As you’d expect Will and I are going to have some fun with the show, but we’re hoping it just feels like you’re watching F1 with your mates. We will have some amazing guests, plenty...
The company has announced that F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo, one of the sport’s most popular and charismatic drivers, and actor/comedian/F1 fan Will Arnett would host alternate broadcasts for three upcoming races. “The Grandstand with Daniel Ricciardo and Will Arnett” will debut for the June 18 Formula 1 Pirelli Canadian Grand Prix, followed by the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Tex. on Oct. 22, and the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix on Nov. 18.
“This is going to be a hoot!” said Ricciardo. “As you’d expect Will and I are going to have some fun with the show, but we’re hoping it just feels like you’re watching F1 with your mates. We will have some amazing guests, plenty...
- 6/9/2023
- by Jeff Kotuby
- The Streamable
On Wednesday, Disney revealed that ESPN+ increased its subscriber total to 25.3 million as of March 31, 2023. That is an increase/a decrease of 400,000 users over the 24.9 million subscribers the service reported during their Q1 call and a year-over-year increase of 13.45% from the 22.3M it had in Q2 of 2022.
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Among the biggest news for ESPN+ is that Endeavor reached an agreement to acquire and eventually merge UFC and WWE. UFC has been ESPN+’s golden goose since becoming the exclusive home of the promotion, which may now include WWE programming. Currently, ESPN+ and UFC have an agreement to stream events until 2025.
The platform also saw its largest collegiate audience ever when the Lsu Tigers defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes to win the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. ESPN reported that viewership of the event peaked at 12.6 million, making it the most-viewed college event in ESPN+ history — even...
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Among the biggest news for ESPN+ is that Endeavor reached an agreement to acquire and eventually merge UFC and WWE. UFC has been ESPN+’s golden goose since becoming the exclusive home of the promotion, which may now include WWE programming. Currently, ESPN+ and UFC have an agreement to stream events until 2025.
The platform also saw its largest collegiate audience ever when the Lsu Tigers defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes to win the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. ESPN reported that viewership of the event peaked at 12.6 million, making it the most-viewed college event in ESPN+ history — even...
- 5/10/2023
- by Jeff Kotuby
- The Streamable
Welcome to Fiscal Spotlight, a special monthly round up of projects—at all stages of production—working their way through Film Independent’s Fiscal Sponsorship pipeline.
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The next two months are chockablock full of opportunities to reflect back on our parents and the effect they continue to assert on our steadily unfolding lives, with US Mothers Day looming next weekend and Fathers Day lurking close behind, in June. Sometimes the legacies our families leave us are as simple as the stubborn genetic predisposition for a pronounced front-tooth gap (your humble blogger) or as grand as the stewardship of a vast media empire (the Roys and/or Murdochs). And sometimes, what we inherit from our mothers and fathers is generational trauma, knotty and bone-deep.
Take the three projects we’re highlighting in this month’s Fiscal Sponsorship column, which in three very different ways form their narratives around the difficult choices...
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The next two months are chockablock full of opportunities to reflect back on our parents and the effect they continue to assert on our steadily unfolding lives, with US Mothers Day looming next weekend and Fathers Day lurking close behind, in June. Sometimes the legacies our families leave us are as simple as the stubborn genetic predisposition for a pronounced front-tooth gap (your humble blogger) or as grand as the stewardship of a vast media empire (the Roys and/or Murdochs). And sometimes, what we inherit from our mothers and fathers is generational trauma, knotty and bone-deep.
Take the three projects we’re highlighting in this month’s Fiscal Sponsorship column, which in three very different ways form their narratives around the difficult choices...
- 5/4/2023
- by Film Independent
- Film Independent News & More
“Dancing With the Stars” is sashaying back to ABC. That’s according to a report from Vulture, which states that after one season as a Disney+ exclusive, the series will move back to its longtime broadcasting home starting next season.
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There is good news for audiences who prefer watching via streaming, however; Vulture reports that Disney will continue to livestream episodes of “DWTS” on Disney+, in addition to airing new episodes on ABC. Next-day streams of episodes will be available on-demand on both Disney+ and Hulu, which serves as the repository for the rest of ABC’s primetime shows after their initial airing.
The move to send “DWTS” back to broadcast TV represents CEO Bob Iger sweeping away another vestige of the old Disney leadership regime. Former CEO Bob Chapek and his Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution...
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There is good news for audiences who prefer watching via streaming, however; Vulture reports that Disney will continue to livestream episodes of “DWTS” on Disney+, in addition to airing new episodes on ABC. Next-day streams of episodes will be available on-demand on both Disney+ and Hulu, which serves as the repository for the rest of ABC’s primetime shows after their initial airing.
The move to send “DWTS” back to broadcast TV represents CEO Bob Iger sweeping away another vestige of the old Disney leadership regime. Former CEO Bob Chapek and his Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution...
- 5/2/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
April showers might bring May flowers but on Disney+, April brings us all a heaping dose of Jeremy Renner. That’s right, friends, Disney+’s list of new releases for April 2023 includes the event we’ve all been waiting for: Rennervations.
A balm for those missing the Jeremy Renner app, Rennervations will make use of Marvel star Jeremy Renner’s last name and interest in renovation. Will the show be good? Who knows! But it sounds goofily fun enough and was a great excuse to use that photo of Hawkeye (Renner) and Captain America (Anthony Mackie) enjoying each other’s company.
Elsewhere on Disney+ this month is a whole lot of Star Wars. The season 3 finale of The Mandalorian will premiere on April 19. That will be immediately followed by a fresh Star Wars series, Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. Set during The High Republic era, this animated show will follow...
A balm for those missing the Jeremy Renner app, Rennervations will make use of Marvel star Jeremy Renner’s last name and interest in renovation. Will the show be good? Who knows! But it sounds goofily fun enough and was a great excuse to use that photo of Hawkeye (Renner) and Captain America (Anthony Mackie) enjoying each other’s company.
Elsewhere on Disney+ this month is a whole lot of Star Wars. The season 3 finale of The Mandalorian will premiere on April 19. That will be immediately followed by a fresh Star Wars series, Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. Set during The High Republic era, this animated show will follow...
- 4/1/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
There’s very little time left in March 2023, which means April is upon us. If you subscribe to Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, HBO Max, Showtime, Prime Video, or Hulu, listen up. Discover what’s coming to your favorite streaming platforms in the way of new shows and returning series in April.
New shows coming to Netflix, Hulu, and more in April 2023 | Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images Netflix: ‘Firefly Lane’ concludes with season 2 part 2 on April 27
The long-awaited final Installment of Firefly Lane comes out in April 2023, but not until the end of the month. That gives fans plenty of time to read the books on which the Netflix series is based and give season 1 and the first half of two a rewatch. Moved up from the original June release date, Firefly Lane Season 2 Part 2 drops on Netflix on April 27.
Netflix releases, new additions, and returning series in April 2023
Aside from Firefly Lane,...
New shows coming to Netflix, Hulu, and more in April 2023 | Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images Netflix: ‘Firefly Lane’ concludes with season 2 part 2 on April 27
The long-awaited final Installment of Firefly Lane comes out in April 2023, but not until the end of the month. That gives fans plenty of time to read the books on which the Netflix series is based and give season 1 and the first half of two a rewatch. Moved up from the original June release date, Firefly Lane Season 2 Part 2 drops on Netflix on April 27.
Netflix releases, new additions, and returning series in April 2023
Aside from Firefly Lane,...
- 3/31/2023
- by Lauren Anderson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Peter Pan has delighted audiences for over a century. The character’s latest incarnation, “Peter Pan and Wendy,” will stream April 28 on Disney+. Wendy and her brothers head to Neverland where Peter, leader of the Lost Boys, doesn’t want to grow up. But the pleasures of a childhood kingdom, shared with Tinker Bell and Tiger Lily, are shattered by the presence of the evil Captain Hook, played by Jude Law.
Watch the “Peter and Wendy” trailer:
Also arriving on the platform next month is “Rennervations,”t he new series from erstwhile Avenger Jeremy Renner. He and his team of expert builders use their skills to transform different vehicles that have seen better days into mind-blowing creations that serve communities around the world. The show, which premieres on April 12, will see Renner and company turning a tour bus into a mobile music studio, a delivery truck into a mobile water treatment facility,...
Watch the “Peter and Wendy” trailer:
Also arriving on the platform next month is “Rennervations,”t he new series from erstwhile Avenger Jeremy Renner. He and his team of expert builders use their skills to transform different vehicles that have seen better days into mind-blowing creations that serve communities around the world. The show, which premieres on April 12, will see Renner and company turning a tour bus into a mobile music studio, a delivery truck into a mobile water treatment facility,...
- 3/24/2023
- by Fern Siegel
- The Streamable
It seems like it’s always Star Wars season at Disney+, where “The Bad Batch” Season 2 concludes in March with “The Mandalorian” carrying viewers into April and “Young Jedi Adventures (shorts)” premiering later in the month on the animation slate.
But closer to home and further from that galaxy far, far away, Disney+ continues to churn out exciting original content for kids and teens, just like the TV channel and film studio that raised previous generations. April marks the premiere of “Journey to the Center of the Earth,” a Mexican adaptation of the Jules Verne novel. In a quest to learn more about his family, Diego (Sebastián García) joins with his friends and siblings and ends up uncovering another dimension — as well as formidable enemies who want to subdue the family and its secrets at any cost.
“Journey to the Center of the Earth” (“Viaje al centro de la tierra...
But closer to home and further from that galaxy far, far away, Disney+ continues to churn out exciting original content for kids and teens, just like the TV channel and film studio that raised previous generations. April marks the premiere of “Journey to the Center of the Earth,” a Mexican adaptation of the Jules Verne novel. In a quest to learn more about his family, Diego (Sebastián García) joins with his friends and siblings and ends up uncovering another dimension — as well as formidable enemies who want to subdue the family and its secrets at any cost.
“Journey to the Center of the Earth” (“Viaje al centro de la tierra...
- 3/17/2023
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
The second week of March is rolling in, and for millions across the United States that means only one thing: March Madness! The NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament starts this week, and the water-cooler talk in offices across the land will center on high-flying dunks and jaw-dropping three-pointers.
If this sounds like nirvana for you, check below to see where you can stream the tournament with ease! If, on the other hand, you couldn’t care less about college basketball, you should also check below! There’s plenty more new shows and movies coming to streaming this week, with something for every taste.
Monday, March 13 'Killer Cheer: All-American Murders’ Series Premiere | Investigation Discovery, Watch with a Subscription to Philo
This true crime series is the newest to premiere on Investigation Discovery. It centers on the murder of one of the most popular teens at a local high school in broad daylight.
If this sounds like nirvana for you, check below to see where you can stream the tournament with ease! If, on the other hand, you couldn’t care less about college basketball, you should also check below! There’s plenty more new shows and movies coming to streaming this week, with something for every taste.
Monday, March 13 'Killer Cheer: All-American Murders’ Series Premiere | Investigation Discovery, Watch with a Subscription to Philo
This true crime series is the newest to premiere on Investigation Discovery. It centers on the murder of one of the most popular teens at a local high school in broad daylight.
- 3/13/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
In the latest example of corporate synergy, Disney siblings ESPN and Disney Channel are teaming up with the NHL for the NHL Big City Greens Classic, the first-ever live, animated NHL game telecast, featuring the Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers. ESPN+, Disney Channel, Disney Xd and Disney+ will present the live, animated telecast, while the main telecast will be available on ESPN and ESPN+. on March 14 at 7 p.m. Edt.
The Capitals vs Rangers match-up will feature live, real-time volumetric animation of players and teams modeled after characters on Disney Branded Television’s Emmy-winning animated comedy Big City Greens.
“Working with Disney Channel and the NHL, we are producing a telecast that will reach a new and different audience and help to grow hockey fandom even more,” said Ilan Ben-Hanan, senior vice president of Programming and Acquisitions, ESPN. “Big City Greens has a huge following in a younger audience...
The Capitals vs Rangers match-up will feature live, real-time volumetric animation of players and teams modeled after characters on Disney Branded Television’s Emmy-winning animated comedy Big City Greens.
“Working with Disney Channel and the NHL, we are producing a telecast that will reach a new and different audience and help to grow hockey fandom even more,” said Ilan Ben-Hanan, senior vice president of Programming and Acquisitions, ESPN. “Big City Greens has a huge following in a younger audience...
- 2/14/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Disney is passing the puck to an unlikely player in a bid to pair some of its younger viewers with live sports TV.
On March 14 at 7 p.m. Et, ESPN will make available a live telecast of a match between the Washington Capitals and the New York Rangers on the Disney Channel and Disney Xd cable outlets as well as the Disney+ streaming service — and kids might just see it as another fun program. That’s because the game, the “NHL Big City Greens Classic,” will be animated and feature a few characters from the popular cartoon series “Big City Greens.” A more traditional version of the game will be available on ESPN and ESPN+.
“Disney Channel and DIsney Xd fans are, on average, 30 years younger than the ESPN audience”, Ilan Ben-Hanan, ESPN’s senior vice president of programming and acquisitions, tells Variety. “Naturally, we ought to make things a...
On March 14 at 7 p.m. Et, ESPN will make available a live telecast of a match between the Washington Capitals and the New York Rangers on the Disney Channel and Disney Xd cable outlets as well as the Disney+ streaming service — and kids might just see it as another fun program. That’s because the game, the “NHL Big City Greens Classic,” will be animated and feature a few characters from the popular cartoon series “Big City Greens.” A more traditional version of the game will be available on ESPN and ESPN+.
“Disney Channel and DIsney Xd fans are, on average, 30 years younger than the ESPN audience”, Ilan Ben-Hanan, ESPN’s senior vice president of programming and acquisitions, tells Variety. “Naturally, we ought to make things a...
- 2/14/2023
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
This post contains spoilers for Netflix's "Wednesday" series.
2022 has been a banner year for Jenna Ortega. While she's been working for a decade now, it wasn't until her roles in "Jane the Virgin" and "You" that she caught the world's attention. She's since appeared in several shows, including "Big City Greens," and a slew of high-profile films, such as "Scream" (2022) and "X." Along with excellent turns in "The Fallout" and Netflix's "Wednesday," Ortega has commanded the conversation. She's more than a scream queen: Ortega is the moment.
Ortega's body of work also includes appearances in television series like "Stuck in the Middle" and roles in "Insidious: Chapter 2" and "The Babysitter: Killer Queen." Her other credits this year include "Carnage" and "Studio 666," a Dave Grohl-produced horror-comedy. Whenever Ortega appears on screen, you'll know it. She draws you into her world with performances that are grounded, authentic, and complex.
2022 has been a banner year for Jenna Ortega. While she's been working for a decade now, it wasn't until her roles in "Jane the Virgin" and "You" that she caught the world's attention. She's since appeared in several shows, including "Big City Greens," and a slew of high-profile films, such as "Scream" (2022) and "X." Along with excellent turns in "The Fallout" and Netflix's "Wednesday," Ortega has commanded the conversation. She's more than a scream queen: Ortega is the moment.
Ortega's body of work also includes appearances in television series like "Stuck in the Middle" and roles in "Insidious: Chapter 2" and "The Babysitter: Killer Queen." Her other credits this year include "Carnage" and "Studio 666," a Dave Grohl-produced horror-comedy. Whenever Ortega appears on screen, you'll know it. She draws you into her world with performances that are grounded, authentic, and complex.
- 11/29/2022
- by Bee Scott
- Slash Film
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