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Sasha Rocks! Headline News

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Amphibia’ and Sasha Rock in New ‘Disney Theme Song Takeover’

Actress and YouTuber Anna Akana voices an animated hard rock version of the ‘Amphibia’ theme song as Anne’s best friend Sasha takes the stage in the Disney Channel series’ latest episode, ‘Theme Song Takeover: Sasha Conquers.’

Animated TV Series Headline News

‘Gigantosaurus’ Returns January 4 for Season 2 on Disney Junior

The popular animated series from Cyber Group Studios take kids on adventures with the Dino crew as they explore their world, overcome fears, and learn to solve problems together.

Home for the Holidays! Headline News

Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD Brings Home the Holidays

Special holiday programming will include all-new episodes of ‘DuckTales,’ ‘Vampirina,’ ‘Puppy Dog Pals,’ and ‘Bluey,’ airing November 28 and throughout December; animated special ‘Snowsnaps’ and ‘Random Rings’ animated shorts add to the holiday cheer.

The Hindu Festival of Lights! Headline News

A Special Diwali Greeting from ‘Mira Royal Detective’ Stars

By Dan Sarto | Monday, November 9, 2020 at 12:33pm

Interspersed with show clips, Kal Penn, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Aasif Mandvi, Karen David, Parvesh Cheena, Sonal Shah, and Leela Ladnier talk about the upcoming Diwali holiday and what it means to them.

SVOD Headline News

Guru Studio’s ‘Pikwik Pack’ Hits Disney Junior and DisneyNOW November 7

New animated series follows four adorable animal friends who deliver magical surprises to the citizens of their town; series teaches young viewers simple life lessons including community, responsibility, and teamwork.

Animated Short Film Headline News

Animated Musical Short ‘Everybody Gets a Vote’ Debuts on Disney Junior and DisneyNOW Oct 25

‘Ready for Preschool’ series teaches kids ages 2-7 to be positive about themselves and their communities.

Animated TV Series Headline News

One Animation Inks Disney Channel US Deal for ‘Oddbods’ Seasonal Specials

Halloween-themed special ‘Party Monsters’ and Christmas themed ‘The Festive Menace’ will air on Disney XD, Disney Junior and in Disney Now; Season 3 of the animated series was recently shortlisted for an International Emmy Kids Award.

Awards Headline News

Disney Channel’s ‘Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure’ Wins Three Daytime Emmys

‘Elena of Avalor,’ and ‘Disney Mickey Mouse’ bring home multiple awards at the virtual 47th annual Daytime Emmy Awards: Children’s, Lifestyle & Animation.

Women in Animation Headline News

WIA Announces Women in Animation Virtual Summit Program for Annecy 2020 Online

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 8:48am

Summit will focus on the pandemic, the recently reinvigorated global call for social justice, and their tremendous effects on the animation industry.

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Disney Brings India’s Vibrant Culture to US Preschoolers in ‘Mira, Royal Detective’

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 10:15am

Showrunner Sascha Paladino and art director Dorothea Gerassimova discuss the challenges and rewards of celebrating India’s wonderful cultural diversity with an international kids’ audience.

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Jamie Mitchell Helps Kids Embrace Their Uniqueness in Disney Junior’s ‘Fancy Nancy’

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, October 3, 2019 at 1:43pm

With Season 2 launching October 4, and a Season 3 renewal in hand, the show’s executive producer discusses his series about an eccentric 6-year-old girl that is aspirational, relatable, and funny.

TV Animation Headline News

Amid Break with Sony, Marvel Announces Animated Spider-Man Preschool Series

By Dan Sarto | Monday, August 26, 2019 at 3:01pm

‘Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends’ is the studio’s first Disney Junior series and comes on the heels of their recent exit from Sony’s ‘Spider-Man’ franchise and likely Spider-Man exit from the MCU. 

Women in Animation Headline News

Women in Animation Summit Set for July 29 at SIGGRAPH 2019

Condensed version of WIA’s annual Summit to feature keynote by Dr. Stacy L. Smith, who will present landmark USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative study.

Baobab Studios Headline News

Boabab Studios’ ‘Crow: The Legend’ Scores Four Daytime Emmys

Nickelodeon’s ‘The Loud House,’ Netflix’s ‘Ask the Storybots,’ Amazon’s ‘Tumble Leaf’ and Disney Channel’s ‘Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventures’ each take home two at Friday’s gala ceremony.

Awards Headline News

TV Academy Announces Nominees for 46th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards

Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards Gala to be held on Friday, May 3; Daytime Emmy Awards to be held on Sunday, May 5.

Disney Headline News

Disney Junior Promotes Joe D’Ambrosia to General Manager

Key roles realigned, with SVP Meredith Roberts to oversee Emily Hart, Shane Prigmore and Alyssa Sapire in leading the development of animated programming for Disney Channel, Disney Junior and the upcoming Disney+ streaming service.

Netflix Headline News

Netflix Enters Into Overall Deal with ‘Doc McStuffins’ Creator Chris Nee

Peabody, Emmy, and Humanitas Prize-winning children’s television screenwriter and producer to write and produce new animated and live action series for preschool and all audiences exclusively for Netflix.

Disney Headline News

Disney Junior Travels to India with New Animated Series ‘Mira, Royal Detective’

Inspired by the cultures and customs of India, new animated series developed by Becca Topol and executive produced by Sascha Paladino in production at Wild Canary.

Awards Headline News

Animation Writer Nicole Dubuc Receives WGAW Career Achievement Award

Prolific writer-producer-actress and showrunner of the forthcoming Disney Junior series ‘The Rocketeer’ honored with the Writers Guild of America West’s 2018 Animation Writers Caucus Animation Writing Award.

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