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June 21, 2024

July 2024 Programming Highlights

Wednesday, July 3 Original Short – Episode Premiere on Disney Junior and Disney Channel Bluey Minisodes “Burger Dog” (7:25-8:00 a.m. EDT on Disney Junior/8:55-9:00 a.m. EDT on Disney Channel) The kids want to dance to some annoying music but Dad pretends his battery on his phone is flat until Mum phones him. TV-Y Original Short – Episode Premiere on Disney Junior and Disney Channel Bluey Minisodes “Bingo 3000” (8:25-9:00 a.m. EDT on Disney Junior/9:55-10:00 a.m. EDT on Disney Channel) Dad has bought a brand new ‘Bingo 3000’ robot, but it’s not working, so he has to call technical support. TV-Y Thursday, July 4 Original Short – Episode Premiere on Disney Junior and Disney Channel Bluey Minisodes “Muffin Unboxing” (7:25-8:00 a.m. EDT on Disney Junior/8:55-9:00 a.m. EDT on Disney Channel) Stripe is filming Muffin unboxing a dump truck toy, but Muffin is struggling to stay focused. TV-Y Original Short – Episode Premiere on Disney Junior and Disney Channel Bluey Minisodes “Letter” (8:25-9:

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June 11, 2024

Disney Branded Television Announces New Animation Titles at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOKS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: Greenlight for ‘Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol’ New Shorts Series Announcements for ‘Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur: Moon Girl’s Lab’ and ‘SuperKitties: Su-Purr Adventures’ Season Five Renewal for Hit Series ‘Big City Greens’ Season Two Premiere Date and First Look for ‘Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures’ Exclusive First Looks From Anticipated Upcoming Series, Including ‘Disney Jr.’s Ariel,’ ‘Kindergarten: The Musical,’ ‘StuGo’ and ‘The Doomies’ (Annecy, France – June 11, 2024) Today, during the Annecy International Animated Film Festival, Disney Branded Television (DBT) announced a lineup of new animated projects and shared first looks from its industry-leading preschool and kids-focused slate. The announcements were made by Ayo Davis, president of Disney Branded Television, alongside DBT animation leaders Meredith Roberts, executive vice president of Disney Television Animation; Alyssa Sapire, senior vic

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May 17, 2024

June 2024 Programming Highlights

Thursday, June 6 Disney Original Movie – Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney XD “Big City Greens the Movie: Spacecation” (8:00-9:30 p.m. EDT on Disney Channel/8:00-9:45 p.m. EDT on Disney XD) Thrill-seeker Cricket Green tricks his country family into taking a “road trip” in space, which ends up endangering all of Big City. TV-Y7 Friday, June 7 Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Junior and Disney Channel Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends “Zola’s Novel Idea/Greatest Hits” (3-14) (9:30-10:00 a.m. EDT on Disney Junior/10:00-10:30 a.m. EDT on Disney Channel) “Zola’s Novel Idea” – Zola steals the Bookmobile and the writer Millicent McKeen. *Yvette Nicole Brown (“Pupstruction”) guest stars as Millicent McKeen. “Greatest Hits” – The villains team up to steal back their old inventions from the museum’s new exhibit. TV-Y Friday, June 14 Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Junior and Disney Channel SuperKitties “Bone Bandit/Cheesy Chase” (2-07) (7:30-8:00 a.m. EDT on D

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May 14, 2024

‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ Title and First-Look Images Revealed

DOWNLOAD NEW IMAGES AND LOGO HERE The official title of the new series “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place” — a continuation of the Emmy® Award-winning “Wizards of Waverly Place” — was announced on stage at the Disney Upfront today by Selena Gomez. Gomez, who serves as the new series’ executive producer and guest star, also revealed first-look images and the series logo. The photos provide a glimpse of Gomez and David Henrie reprising their roles as Alex and Justin Russo. It also serves as an introduction to series lead Billie, portrayed by Janice LeAnn Brown, and the Russo family, played by Mimi Gianopulos (Giada Russo), Alkaio Thiele (Roman Russo) and Max Matenko (Milo Russo). Additionally, newcomer Taylor Cora has joined the regular series cast in the role of Winter, Billie’s bubbly, quirky and oversharing best friend. Series Synopsis: The series follows an adult Justin Russo, who has chosen to lead a normal, mortal life with his family, Giada, Roman and Milo. When Justin’s sister Alex

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May 8, 2024

‘Disney Jr.’s Ariel’ To Make a Splash Thursday, June 27

Disney Branded Television announced today the premiere date for the highly anticipated animated musical series “Disney Jr.’s Ariel.” Inspired by “The Little Mermaid,” the series will debut on THURSDAY, JUNE 27, on Disney Junior (9:00 a.m. EDT/PDT) and air on Disney Channel later that day, with an initial batch of eight episodes available on Disney+ the following day, FRIDAY, JUNE 28. Additionally, new recurring cast members were announced, including Yvette Nicole Brown, Melissa Villaseñor and Ron Funches. To help build excitement for “Disney Jr.’s Ariel,” it was also announced that a new series of shorts titled “Disney Jr.’s Ariel: Mermaid Tales” will be featured across Disney+, Disney Channel and Disney Jr. beginning Wednesday, June 5. Each two-minute short will highlight a different aspect of Ariel’s life in Atlantica. Set in the Caribbean-inspired fairytale kingdom of Atlantica, the series follows young mermaid princess Ariel (Mykal-Michelle Harris) as she embarks on underwater adv

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March 22, 2024

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+

“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). Guest voices: Renée Elise Goldsberry (Collee

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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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July 2024 Programming Highlights

Disney Branded Television Announces New Animation Titles at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival

June 2024 Programming Highlights

‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ Title and First-Look Images Revealed

‘Disney Jr.’s Ariel’ To Make a Splash Thursday, June 27

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

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