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Disney Channel Greenlights ‘Wizards’ (Wt)

Today, Disney Channel announced a series greenlight for “Wizards” (working title), a continuation of the Emmy® Award-winning “Wizards of Waverly Place,” one of the most beloved franchises in the network’s history. From Disney Branded Television, production on the new series begins next month in Los Angeles and is slated to premiere later this year on Disney Channel and Disney+. Aimed at kids and their families, the new series reunites two-time Emmy and Golden Globe® Award-nominated Selena Gomez and David Henrie as Alex and Justin Russo, respectively, who also serve as executive producers. Gomez will guest star in the premiere episode, while Henrie will appear in a leading series-regular role. New series regular Max Matenko (“Platonic”) plays Justin’s youngest son, Milo, and joins the previously announced cast, including Janice LeAnn Brown (Disney’s “Just Roll with It”) in the lead role as a young, powerful wizard Billie; Alkaio Thiele (“Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends”) as Jus

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March 20, 2024

April 2024 Programming Highlights

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) Bluey asks Dad to help her draw a dragon for her story, but Dad’s not very good at drawing! TV-Y 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.m. EDT on Disney Junior) At school, Coco wants to play Wild Girls with Indy, but Chloe wants her to play another game. TV-Y Wednesday, April 3 Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney Junior Bluey “TV Shop” (9:30-9:45 a.m. EDT on Disney Channel/8:00-8:15 a.m. EDT on Disney Junior) At the pharmacy, Bluey and Bingo have fun playing with the TV screens. TV-Y Thursday, April 4 Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney Junior Bluey “Slide” (9:30-9:45 a.m. EDT on Disney Channel/8:00-8:15 a.m. EDT on Disney Junior) Bingo a

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March 7, 2024

Disney Branded Television’s ‘Big City Greens the Movie: Spacecation’ Blasts Off Thursday, June 6, on Disney Channel and Friday, June 7, on Disney+

Watch Teaser Video: LINKLink to Teaser Art HERE “Big City Greens the Movie: Spacecation,” an original music-filled comedy-adventure movie from the creators of Disney Channel’s hit animated series “Big City Greens,” will debut Thursday, June 6 (8:00 p.m. EDT), on Disney Channel and Friday, June 7, on Disney+. | Synopsis: “Big City Greens the Movie: Spacecation” follows the Green family as they embark on an adventurous outer space-bound vacation. When thrill-seeker Cricket tricks his family into taking a “road trip” in space, chaos in the cosmos quickly ensues. Despite growing frustrations between Cricket and his dad, Bill, the two must learn to appreciate each other’s unique perspectives in order to prevent Big City from being destroyed by an interstellar disaster. “Big City Greens” cast: Chris Houghton (Cricket Green), Marieve Herington (Tilly Green), Bob Joles (Bill Green), Artemis Pebdani (Gramma Alice), Wendi McLendon-Covey (Nancy Green), Zeno Robinson (Remy) and Anna Akana (Gloria

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March 5, 2024

Season Two of Disney Branded Television’s Animated Comedy Series ‘Monsters at Work’ Debuts Friday, April 5, on Disney Channel and Sunday, May 5, on Disney+

Watch Teaser: LINK Link to Key Art HERE The EmmyⓇ-winning animated comedy series “Monsters at Work,” inspired by Disney and Pixar’s AwardⓇ-winning “Monsters, Inc.,” returns for season two with a special two-episode premiere on Friday, April 5 (8:00 p.m. EDT), on Disney Channel and Disney XD. Subsequent airings will move to Saturdays, with two new episodes launching each week beginning at 10:00 a.m. EDT on both channels, leading up to the series’ streaming debut on Disney+ on Sunday, May 5. Cast: Series stars include Billy Crystal and John Goodman as beloved franchise favorites Mike Wazowski and James P. “Sulley” Sullivan, respectively. Additional stars include Ben Feldman as Tylor Tuskmon, Mindy Kaling as Val Little, Henry Winkler as Fritz, Lucas Neff as Duncan and Alanna Ubach as Cutter. Season two guest stars reprising their roles from the “Monsters, ” franchise include Aubrey Plaza as Claire Wheeler, Nathan Fillion as Johnny Worthington III and Bobby Moynihan as Chet Alexander. Add

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February 29, 2024

Su-Purr Charged Second Season of ‘Superkitties’ to Premiere Friday, April 5, on Disney Channel and Disney Junior

Season two of “SuperKitties,” 2023’s No. 1 new preschool series, will debut FRIDAY, APRIL 5, on Disney Junior (9:30 a.m. EDT/PDT) and Disney Channel (2:00 p.m. EDT/PDT). An initial batch of episodes will roll out on Disney+ later this summer. The new season will feature a su-purr charged storyline where Bitsy, Ginny, Buddy and Sparks receive brand-new superpowers and gadgets to aid in their mission of making the town of Kittydale a more caring and “pawesome” place. New guest stars for season two include Disney Legend Anika Noni Rose (“Princess and the Frog”) as Cousin Sassy, Emmy® Award winner Pamela Adlon (“Better Things”) as Aunt Lola and Emmy Award winner Eric Bauza (“Muppet Babies”) as robot pig Wiggles. To enhance the experience for the preschool audience and allow kids to play along with the SuperKitties off-air, Disney Consumer Products will be launching a brand-new toy line inspired by the series. Figurines, plush, role play and apparel will be available for purchase this spri

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February 20, 2024

March 2024 Programming Highlights

Friday, March 1 Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney Junior Pupstruction “A Bright Idea/The Friendliest Frog” (1-20) (10:00-10:30 a.m. EST on Disney Channel/9:00-9:30 a.m. EST on Disney Junior) “A Bright Idea” – Pupstuction builds a lighthouse to keep boats safe day or night. “The Friendliest Frog” – When the heat becomes too much for a friendly frog, Pupstruction recreates a rainforest environment in his home. *Gabriel Iglesias (“Monsters at Work”) guest stars as Felipe the tree frog. TV-Y Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney Junior Mickey Mouse Funhouse “The Trail Less Traveled/Vardavar!” (3-02) (10:30-11:00 a.m. EST on Disney Channel/9:30-10:00 a.m. EST on Disney Junior) “The Trail Less Traveled” – Minnie and Daisy get lost while exploring the Hidden Valley of Sunny Gulch with Clarabelle. “Vardavar!” – Minnie wears the wrong outfit to celebrate the Vardavar. TV-Y Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel, Disney Juni

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February 10, 2024

Disney Branded Television Announces Season Three Pickups for Hit Disney Junior Series ‘Superkitties’ and ‘Pupstruction’

Disney Branded Television has ordered the third seasons of hit animated series “SuperKitties” and “Pupstruction” ahead of their respective season two debuts. The announcement was made by Ayo Davis, president, Disney Branded Television, during today’s presentation at the 2024 Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour in Pasadena, California. Since their launches last year, both series have become fan favorites among preschoolers and their families. “SuperKitties,” about four fierce and furry superhero kittens who are on a mission to make their town of Kittydale a more caring and “pawesome” place, finished 2023 as the #1 new preschool series. Additionally, “Pupstruction,” following an all-dog construction crew who pour mud, sweat, drool and plenty of heart into keeping their town of Petsburg in tip-top shape, has ranked as the #1 cable series with Kids 2-5 every quarter since launch. Davis remarked: “With their adorable characters and heartfelt adventures, these two series have c

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February 10, 2024

Chris Houghton and Shane Houghton, Creators and Executive Producers of Disney Channel’s ‘Big City Greens,’ Enter Into Overall With Disney Branded Television

L-R: Chris Houghton, Shane Houghton Courtesy of Disney** Chris Houghton and Shane Houghton, creators and executive producers of Disney Channel’s “Big City Greens,” have struck a wide-ranging deal with Disney Branded Television, it was announced today by Ayo Davis, president, Disney Branded Television, during the 2024 Television Critics Association winter press tour in Pasadena, California. Under this multiyear producing deal, the Houghtons will produce animated projects with Disney Television Animation studio while also providing opportunities to develop live-action projects within Disney Branded Television across linear and streaming platforms. Additionally, the deal includes development opportunities for adult animation projects with 20th Television Animation. Under the Houghtons’ direction, “Big City Greens,” which debuted in June 2018, has been making kids laugh for four seasons and nearly 100 episodes. It was the No. 2 most-watched kids animated series of 2023, with more than 2 b

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February 10, 2024

Disney Branded Television Greenlights Fourth ‘Zombies’ Movie, With Milo Manheim and Meg Donnelly To Star and Executive Produce

Top, From Left: Milo Manheim, Meg Donnelly, and Chandler Kinney Bottom, From Left: Kylee Russell, Freya Skye, and Malachi Barton Photo Credits: Top, From Left: Megan Clark, Cibelle Levi, and Bret Lemke Bottom, From Left: Jovon Rashaad, Shaneen Cox and Felicia Barton Click HERE to download photos “ZOMBIES 4” (working title), the latest movie in the hugely popular “ZOMBIES” franchise, has received a greenlight from Disney Branded Television, it was announced today by Ayo Davis, president, Disney Branded Television, during the 2024 Television Critics Association winter press tour in Pasadena, California. Additionally, “ZOMBIES: The Re-Animated Series,” the franchise’s first-ever animated series, will debut this summer on Disney Channel and Disney+. Production on “ZOMBIES 4” (working title) will begin next month in New Zealand, with Meg Donnelly and Milo Manheim set to reprise their roles as Addison and Zed, Seabrook’s star-crossed zombie/cheerleader couple. Donnelly and Manheim will also

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January 18, 2024

February 2024 Programming Highlights

Friday, Feb. 2 Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney Junior Pupstruction “Pizza-struction/Baby Builders” (1-18) (10:00-10:30 a.m. EST on Disney Channel/9:00-9:30 a.m. EST on Disney Junior) “Pizza-struction” – The Pupstruction Crew helps Chef Bonetelli make a giant pizza for a big bunny birthday party! “Baby Builders” – Pupstruction needs to create a daycare center fun enough to keep baby builders busy! TV-Y Original Series – Season Two Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney XD Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur “The Great Beyond-er!” (2-01) (8:00-8:30 p.m. EST) When Moon Girl and The Beyonder become stranded on a desolate alien planet, the two set out to find a rumored black hole in hopes of getting home. *Edward James Olmos (“Battlestar Galactica”) guest stars as Molecule Man, and Laurence Fishburne (“The Matrix” trilogy) returns as The Beyonder. TV-Y7 FV Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney XD Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosa

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Disney Channel Greenlights ‘Wizards’ (Wt)

April 2024 Programming Highlights

Disney Branded Television’s ‘Big City Greens the Movie: Spacecation’ Blasts Off Thursday, June 6, on Disney Channel and Friday, June 7, on Disney+

Season Two of Disney Branded Television’s Animated Comedy Series ‘Monsters at Work’ Debuts Friday, April 5, on Disney Channel and Sunday, May 5, on Disney+

Su-Purr Charged Second Season of ‘Superkitties’ to Premiere Friday, April 5, on Disney Channel and Disney Junior

March 2024 Programming Highlights

Disney Branded Television Announces Season Three Pickups for Hit Disney Junior Series ‘Superkitties’ and ‘Pupstruction’

Chris Houghton and Shane Houghton, Creators and Executive Producers of Disney Channel’s ‘Big City Greens,’ Enter Into Overall With Disney Branded Television

Disney Branded Television Greenlights Fourth ‘Zombies’ Movie, With Milo Manheim and Meg Donnelly To Star and Executive Produce

February 2024 Programming Highlights

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