Mickey Mouse. One of film’s most iconic animated characters. Instantly recognizable in his trademark yellow-buttoned-red shorts or any of his iconic roles: Steamboat Willie, The Sorcerers Apprentice, Bob Cratchit in Mickey’s Christmas Carol, Julius the Monster…wait…what?!? Often forgotten and seldom discussed, Mickey did turn in one of his most daring performances as a wild-eyed, fang-toothed […]
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“Molly McGee” and “M.O.D.O.K.” Debut Footage at NYCC @Home
October 9th, 2020 
Jackson Murphy Two highly anticipated animated series had “first look” presentations at the virtual New York Comic-Con today. First up: Disney TV Animation’s The Ghost and Molly McGee. The virtual panel of the upcoming Disney Channel series included the animatic version of the title sequence, a scene from the second episode and previews of some of the […]
INTERVIEW: “Soul” Team on Their Ambitious Upcoming Disney/Pixar Feature
October 9th, 2020 Jackson Murphy The past two Pixar animated films from director Pete Docter have earned him Oscars. His latest, Soul, will debut December 25th on Disney+, becoming the first Pixar entry to premiere on the Mouse House’s streaming service. Docter, co-director Kemp Powers and producer Dana Murray discuss the film’s production schedule, story inspirations and lead voice actor, […]
Disney+ Celebrates An Icon’s Birthday with “The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse”
September 14th, 2020 Jerry Beck Mickey Mouse and friends are heading to Disney+ in the all new-animated shorts series, The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse. From the team behind Disney Channel’s Emmy Award-winning Mickey Mouse cartoon shorts, the new Disney+ original series will debut on Mickey’s birthday, Wednesday, November 18th, with two new shorts rolling out every Friday beginning November […]
INTERVIEW: Phineas and Ferb Creators On New “Candace Against The Universe” Movie
August 24th, 2020 Jackson Murphy It’s been five years since Phineas and Ferb ended on Disney Channel. But the iconic animated series still airs on TV every day, and the episodes are now on Disney+. That’s also where you’ll find the fantastic new Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe, starting this Friday, August 28th. I chatted with […]
INTERVIEW: “Elena of Avalor” Composer Tony Morales Talks Series Finale
August 18th, 2020 Jackson Murphy Disney’s popular animated series Elena of Avalor is coming to an end with a 70-minute finale episode. ‘Coronation Day’ airs this Sunday August 23rd at 7pm on Disney Junior. Tony Morales composed the music for every Elena episode (more than 75) and shares what he’ll miss most about the show. Tony Morales: It’s a little […]
Pixar Unveils Next Film: “Luca”
July 30th, 2020 Jerry Beck Pixar Animation Studios announced today that its next feature film release will be Luca. Directed by Academy Award nominee Enrico Casarosa (“La Luna”) and produced by Andrea Warren (“Lava,” “Cars 3”), Luca is set to open in U.S. theaters June 18, 2021.
“Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe” will premiere on Disney+
July 2nd, 2020 Jerry Beck The animated feature Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe, from Disney Television Animation, will premiere exclusively on Disney+ Friday, August 28th. The soundtrack, from Walt Disney Records, will be available the same day. Executive-produced by the creators/executive producers of the Emmy Award-winning Phineas and Ferb series, Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh, […]
Disney Channel Orders Third Season of “Amphibia” Ahead of Season 2 Premiere
July 2nd, 2020 Jerry Beck Disney Channel has ordered a third season of its frog-out-of-water animated comedy, Amphibia ahead of the series’ season two premiere, Saturday July 11th (8:20 p.m. EDT/PDT), on Disney Channel and DisneyNOW. Popular actress and longtime Disney Channel star Brenda Song (“Dollface”) voices the lead role of independent and fearless teen Anne Boonchuy, who is magically […]
Malerie Walters Goes “Into the Unknown: Making Frozen II”
June 22nd, 2020 Jackson Murphy Frozen II animator Malerie Walters worked on some of the key musical sequences in Disney’s blockbuster feature. Walters is featured on the new six-part documentary series Into the Unknown: Making Frozen II, debuting this Friday June 26th on Disney+. She shares stories of bringing dynamic scenes to life and teases her next big animation assignment. […]
Making History: The 25th Anniversary of Disney’s “Pocahontas”
June 16th, 2020 Michael Lyons In the summer of 1995, there was a shadow that loomed over the Walt Disney Animation Studio. It was a shadow in the shape of The Lion King. Just one year prior, the tale of Simba had skyrocketed past all box-office expectations and made its way into our collective pop-culture as few films do. For […]
“The Simpsons” Animated Short “Playdate with Destiny” Starts Streaming on Disney+
April 9th, 2020 Jerry Beck Today Disney+ set a playdate with the Simpsons. The streaming service has announced that the short film Maggie Simpson in ‘Playdate with Destiny will begin streaming globally on the service beginning tomorrow, Friday, April 10th. Originally released in theatres before Disney and Pixar’s Onward, Maggie Simpson in ‘Playdate with Destiny’ builds on the success of […]
Series Developer Becca Topol and EP Sascha Paladino talk Disney Junior’s “Mira, Royal Detective”
March 16th, 2020 Jackson Murphy Mira, Royal Detective is Disney’s latest fun for the whole family animated series. It premieres this Friday March 20th at 11amET on Disney Channel and 7pmET on Disney Junior. Series Developer Becca Topol and EP Sascha Paladino can’t wait for audiences to fall in love with “Mira”, and they’re thrilled the show has already been […]
NEW TRAILER: Pixar’s “Soul”
March 12th, 2020 Jerry Beck Check out the new trailer from Disney and Pixar’s all-new original feature film “Soul,” which opens in U.S. theaters on June 19th, 2020. Joe Gardner is a middle-school band teacher who gets the chance of a lifetime to play at the best jazz club in town. But one small misstep takes him from the streets […]
Disney+ to Revive “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” with Creator Bruce W. Smith
February 27th, 2020 Jerry Beck Disney+ has ordered the long-anticipated revival of the groundbreaking animated series The Proud Family which, 18 years after its Disney Channel premiere, is still beloved for its characters, stories and multilayered humor and for its messages about inclusion and cultural diversity in a smart, modern way. The new animated family sitcom The Proud Family: Louder […]
