Disney Jr. unveils new list of animated originals

April 29 2022

Disney Junior has announced that it will add four new series that will appear on Disney Plus and Disney Junior through 2024. Schedule was announced at Disney Junior Fun Fest, a one-day event taking place Friday at Disney California Adventure. The studio also announced the renewal of Alice's Wonderland Bakery and the launch date for the new seasons of Eureka on June 22 and Marvel's Spidey and his Amazing Friends in August. Mickey Mouse Funhouse: Pirate Adventure the summer tent will debut in August.

"Disney Junior is already home to some of the most beloved preschool programs and today we unveiled the next batch of content that is sure to keep preschoolers entertained for years to come," said Disney Branded Television President Ayo Davis. “As with the current Disney Junior roster, each of these projects is unique, inspiring, and embodies all of the brand values that have come to represent Disney Junior over the past decade: a narrative with a heart that resonates with both children than with parents. From beloved icons like Mickey and Spidey to new stories and characters, this list further solidifies Disney Junior as a home for preschoolers.

The original shows with the green light for production are:

Hey AJ Produced by Surfing Giant Studios in association with Disney Junior and based on the books by Martellus Bennett, this show is produced by Jeff “Swampy” Marsh and Michael Hodges. Inspired by former Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion and the family of children's book author Martellus Bennett, the series is a high-energy adventure comedy about a curious and extremely imaginative 7-year-old girl, AJ. a long car ride be it a thrilling rocket ride or turning a grocery store line into a dance party, AJ uses his great imagination to make every situation more fun and exciting.

Kindergarten: The Musical. Produced by Oddbot Entertainment in association with Disney Junior, the animated music series is created by Michelle Lewis and Charlton Pettus and produced by Tom Warburton, Michelle Lewis, Kay Hanley, Charlton Pettus and Dan Petty. The series focuses on navigating all of the children's "first" experiences while attending kindergarten. Whether it's having their own set of school supplies for the first time, finding a place to sit in the canteen or making new friends, kindergarten kids can have so many feelings that they are sometimes hard to express in words alone; singing it is more comforting and expressive. The series follows Birdy, 5, who, with the help of her amazing teacher and new friends, uses her imagination to express her fears, excitement and joy through great Broadway-style songs and dance, demonstrating that kindergarten is just like a big stage and there's nothing a good song can't fix.

ROBOGOBO. Produced by Brown Bag Films in association with Disney Junior, the series is created, produced and directed by Chris Gilligan and developed by co-executive producer / story editor Matt Hoverman. The colorful show features five adorable homeless pets, until baby inventor Jax adopts them and gives them super powerful robot suits. Now Hopper, Boomer, Allie, Shelly and Winger are a team of superheroes who rescue other pets in trouble and learn how to become a family in the process.

SuperKitties. The show is produced by Silvergate Media in association with Disney Junior and created and produced by Paula Rosenthal and co-produced by Kirk Van Wormer. The show is described as a new "adorable and action-packed" series about four ferocious and furry superhero kittens - Ginny, Sparks, Buddy and Bitsy - who are on a mission to make Kittydale a more caring and "awesome" place. Characters defeat villains and convey important messages of kindness, empathy, friendship, resilience, and problem-solving.

Original short films:

Me & Mickey. A new series of vlog-style video short films featuring the No. 1 from Disney, Mickey Mouse, as he invites preschoolers to laugh and play as he talks about everyday topics familiar to their lives, including morning and night routines and backpacking, and also engages in silly games and challenges like "Super Silly Stare Off ”,“ Talk Like a Pirate ”and“ Super Silly Dance Party ”.

Winnie the Pooh. (Title in progress) is a new short-form musical series featuring Winnie the Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood.

Among other related news: Disney Jr. also renewed Alice's Wonderland Bakery (Executive produced by Chelsea Beyl and co-executive and art producer directed by Fran Motagna and produced by Ciara Anderson for a second season. The show premiered in February centers on Alice, the original heroine's great-granddaughter and a young baker in grass at the enchanted Wonderland Bakery, where its magical treats help bring a new generation of friends and families together.

The outlet also announced that actor John Stamos will play the role of Iron Man / Tony Stark in the second season of the hit Disney Junior series. " Spidey and his fantastic friends. " The new Marvel heroes and villains that will be featured in Season 2022 are Ant-Man (voiced by Sean Giambrone), Wasp (voiced by Maya Tuttle), Reptil (voiced by Hoku Ramirez), Black Cat (voiced by Jaiden Klein), Sandman ( voiced by Tom Wilson) and Electro (voiced by Stephanie Lemelin). The new season will debut in August XNUMX and will include a new “Glow Webs Glow” storyline. Season XNUMX will also feature four new original songs and a "Glow Webs Glow" anthem from series songwriter / composer Patrick Stump (Fall Out Boy).

Actor John Stamos voices Tony Stark / Iron Man in new season of Marvel's Spidey and His Amazing Friends

Stamos also plays the voice of Captain Salty Bones in the upcoming summer episode of “Mickey Mouse - The house of fun (mickey mouse funhouse) ". In "Mickey Mouse - The house of fun : Pirate Adventures ”, legendary pirate Captain Salty Bones invites Mickey, Minnie and his friends to join the biggest treasure hunt ever and see if they can become real pirates.

Eureka! Produced by Brown Bag Films in assoc. with Disney Junior, the show is created and produced by Norton Virgien and Niamh Sharkey. The co-executive producer / editor of the story is Erica Rothschild and the consulting producers are Donna Brown Guillaume and Rusty Cundieff. Eureka! tells the story of a young inventor girl who anticipates the times. Using creative thinking outside the box, she designs inventions and gizmos in hopes of making the world a better place and moving her prehistoric community into a more modern era. With the help of her supportive parents, her teacher, best friends - Pepper and Barry - and beloved mammoth Murphy, Eureka is learning to accept that she's not normal… she's extraordinary. The series will debut on June 22, 2022.

Series star Ruth Righi (voice of Eureka) was in attendance at the Disney Junior Fun Fest event to reveal a first look at the series 'main theme, played by Lexi Underwood (Disney +' s next "Sneakerella"). youtube.be/LoKERGIZGxE.

Firebuds. Created and produced by Craig Gerber and produced by Craig Simpson. From Emmy-winning creator / executive producer Craig Gerber (Elena of Avalor, Sofia the First), Firebuds is a music-filled series that follows a team of young children of first responders and their talking vehicle companions as they embark on adventures together and discover what it really means to be a hero. During the Disney Junior Fun Fest, it was announced that Lou Diamond Phillips and Yvette Nicole Brown would join the previously announced voice cast as co-fire chiefs, Chief Bill and Chief Faye. Brown was on hand during the event to reveal a first look at the main title theme song, which was written and performed by series singer-songwriter Beau Black. youtu.be/WaE0JIvtjGc Premiere in Fall 2022.

pupstruction. Produced by: Titmouse in association with Disney Junior, the show is created and produced by Travis Braun. Vic Cook is also an executive producer. Pupstruction follows the adventures of the world's first dog-only construction company, Pupstruction. It centers on Phinny, an innovative young corgi who may be the smallest pup in the crew, but it proves that you don't need big paws to have big dreams or big ideas. The series' voice cast includes Yonas Kibreab as Phinny, Carson Minniear as Tank, Scarlett Kate Ferguson as Roxy and newcomer Mica Zeltzer as Luna.

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