Joe D’Ambrosia has been promoted to general manager, Disney Junior, broadening his current role of senior vice president, Original Programming, and rounding out another benchmark period of growth for the preschooler brand. He will now oversee all extensions of the Disney Junior experience on- and off-screen, and will continue to be responsible for all development […]
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Disney Channel Announces Key Executives to Lead Development of Animated Programming: Joe D’Ambrosia to run Disney Junior
March 5th, 2019 
Jerry Beck “Wocka! Wodka!” Fozzie Bear Makes His Voice Acting Debut on Disney’s “Big City Greens”
January 31st, 2019 Jerry Beck Fozzie Bear, The Muppets’—and the world’s only—standup comic bear, makes his voice acting debut as Dr. Enamel, a cheery and affable dentist who eagerly imparts dental wisdom to his patients, in a new episode of Big City Greens, Saturday, February 9th (8:30-9:00 A.M. EST/PST), on Disney Channel and DisneyNOW. Created and executive produced by brothers […]
Meredith Roberts Named Senior Vice President, Animation Strategy, for Disney Channels
August 1st, 2018 Jerry Beck Meredith Roberts, a well-regarded leader in animation for film and television, has been named to the newly created role of senior vice president, Animation Strategy, Disney Channels. She will be responsible for leading a unified vision for the animation content produced by Disney Television Animation and other studios for Disney Junior, Disney Channel, Disney XD […]
INTERVIEW: Chris and Shane Houghton talk Disney’s “Big City Greens”
June 11th, 2018 Jackson Murphy The latest collaboration of brothers Chris and Shane Houghton (Harvey Beaks) is based on their own childhoods, growing-up in the small town of St. Johns, Michigan. Big City Greens follows the adventures of a mischievous and optimistic boy and his family who move to the big city. The series, with Chris and Shane as Creators/Executive […]
First Look New “DuckTales” Signature Promo ID Spots
June 1st, 2018 Jerry Beck Here’s something fun as we head into the first weekend on June – a great video of the DuckTales cast (Huey, Dewey, Louie, Webby and Donald) debuting their Disney Channel signature wand ID’s. With special animation by the DuckTales crew, these are a real knock-out — especially for Donald.
Second Season of Disney’s “Big City Greens” Ordered Ahead of Series June 18th Debut
May 17th, 2018 Jerry Beck Disney Channel has ordered a second season of animated comedy-adventure series Big City Greens, about a mischievous and optimistic country boy who moves to the big city with his wildly out of place family, ahead of its series debut, Monday June 18th (9:30 a.m. EDT/PDT), on Disney Channel, DisneyNOW and Disney Channel VOD. The series […]
INTERVIEW: Disney’s “DuckTales” reboot
August 11th, 2017 Greg Ehrbar Executive Producer Matt Youngberg and Story Editor/Co-Producer Francisco (Frank) Angones are well aware that they have big duck shoes as they reboot the classic animated TV series, DuckTales. But if from the initial response at ComicCon is any indication (the panel at ComicCon was well over capacity), they’re off to an encouraging start. Their show […]
INTERVIEW: Disney Channel’s “Hotel Transylvania” Series Exec Producer Rick Mischel
June 19th, 2017 Jackson Murphy Yet another highly successful animated movie series has made it’s way to the small-screen. Sony’s Hotel Transylvania: The Series debuts Sunday June 25th on The Disney Channel. Sony Pictures Animation veteran Rick Mischel is the show’s executive producer. Jackson Murphy: Much like with the new Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs series that you’re also […]
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No Comments » Disney Junior’s “Puppy Dog Pals” Starts April 14th
March 23rd, 2017 Jerry Beck Disney Junior’s new animated series Puppy Dog Pals, created by comedian Harland Williams, debuts Friday April 14th (10:30 a.m. EDT), with two back-to-back episodes on Disney Channel and will also become available that day on the Disney Junior app and YouTube page. The show follows two fun-loving pug brothers, Bingo and Rolly, whose thrill-seeking appetites […]
INTERVIEW: Disney Producers Discuss “Mickey and the Roadster Racers”
January 10th, 2017 Jackson Murphy A decade after Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Disney is re-vamping its most iconic characters in the new Disney Junior series Mickey and the Roadster Racers, premiering this Sunday, Jan. 15th at 9am. I spoke with producers Mark Seidenberg and Rob LaDuca about the revved-up show, including getting inspiration (and a character) from one of the most […]
SPOTLIGHT: Disney’s Healthy Living Interstitials – “The Adventures of Papachu and Dr. Kapatoo”
November 7th, 2016 Jerry Beck Check these out! Disney Channels Worldwide has introduced a series of cool short-form programming, way below-the-radar, to inspire, inform and motivate kids on nutritious food choices and encourage physical activities. They are part of Disney’s company-wide Healthy Living Commitment, an initiative designed to help make healthy living simple and fun. Showcasing the work of notable […]
FIRST LOOK IMAGE: Jane Fonda’s character from “Elena and the Secret of Avalor”
October 11th, 2016 Jerry Beck Elena and the Secret of Avalor, a special television movie event, premieres as a special simulcast Sunday, November 20th (7:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel and Disney Junior. The TV movie tells the backstory of how Elena was imprisoned in her magical amulet by the evil sorceress Shuriki, voiced by legendary actress Jane Fonda, and […]
Disney Channel Sets Latina Princess “Elena Of Avalor” For July 22nd
June 9th, 2016 Jerry Beck Disney’s newest princess, Elena of Avalor, will make her royal debut in the CG animated series Elena of Avalor, with a one-hour premiere event Friday, July 22nd (7:00-8:00 p.m., EDT), on Disney Channel. Set in the enchanted fairytale land of Avalor, the stories incorporate influences from diverse Latin and Hispanic cultures through architecture, traditions, food […]
