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March 21, 2025

APRIL 2025 PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS

Friday, April 4 Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Junior and Disney Channel RoboGobo “Get-A-Pet Day/The Mess-Making Machine” (8:00-8:30 a.m. EST on Disney Junior/9:00-9:30 a.m. EST on Disney Channel) “Get-A-Pet Day” – When a friendly tarantula scares people at the pet adoption, Dax and Allie must help him find a forever home. “The Mess-Making Machine” – Booster and Dax team up with Risky and Royale to stop Mönkey Wrënch. TV-Y Saturday, April 5 Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney XD Big City Greens “Evil Family/Greens Underground” (8:00-8:30 a.m. EDT) “Evil Family” – Chip Whistler attempts to create an evil family to take down the Greens. “Greens Underground” – The Greens move to the suburbs and live under new identities to hide from Chip. TV-Y7 Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney XD StuGo “PANTelevision/Infinity Braid” (9:00-9:30 a.m. EDT) “PANTelevision” – MUTANT TV! The kids get sucked into a white-hot Mutant soap op

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February 27, 2025

‘MARVEL’S SPIDEY AND HIS AMAZING FRIENDS’ RENEWED FOR A FIFTH SEASON

(BURBANK, Calif. – Feb. 27, 2025) Disney Branded Television has ordered a fifth season of Disney Jr. and Marvel’s preschool megahit “Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends.” The news comes on the heels of the series recently moving ahead of both “Paw Patrol” and “Cocomelon” to become the No. 2 streaming series for Kids and Boys 2-5 during the last quarter of 2024, second only to “Bluey.” “‘Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends’ is what happens when two storytelling powerhouses — Marvel and Disney Jr. — come together to introduce the next generation to the world of Super Heroes,” said Ayo Davis, president, Disney Branded Television. “We love this show, and it’s been incredible to see how much kids do too. Team Spidey’s adventures aren’t slowing down anytime soon, and we can’t wait to bring even more stories, characters and action-packed fun for years to come.” Brad Winderbaum, head of Marvel Television and Marvel Animation, continued, “Spider-Man is one of Marvel’s most iconic chara

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February 25, 2025

DISNEY BRANDED TELEVISION GOES DEEPER DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE WITH FIFTH ‘DESCENDANTS’ MOVIE FOR DISNEY CHANNEL AND DISNEY+

Click HERE to watch a video announcement from Kylie Cantrall and Malia Baker Click HERE to download cast headshots and bios (BURBANK, Calif. – Feb. 25, 2025) Today, Disney Branded Television revealed that the next chapter of the beloved “Descendants” movie franchise is officially in the works for Disney Channel and Disney+, with production on a fifth installment set to begin soon. The newly greenlit Disney Channel Original Movie will expand the music-and-dance-fueled stories centered around the teenage progeny of Disney’s most iconic characters and villains. Kylie Cantrall and Malia Baker will reprise their roles as Princesses Red and Chloe, the daughters of the Queen of Hearts and Cinderella, respectively. The film’s official title will be announced at a later date. Picking up shortly after the events of the 2024 hit film “Descendants: The Rise of Red,” the next chapter explores what “happily ever after” is really like for Red and Chloe, following their return from their time-traveli

Press Release - Movies

February 21, 2025

MARCH 2025 PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS

Saturday, March 1 Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney XD StuGo “Deep Trent/Disaster Play” (1-11) (9:00-9:30 a.m. EST) “Deep Trent” – ASININE ASSIGNMENTS! Merian tries to save Dr. Lullah’s fish counter from a life of busy work. “Disaster Play” – A PLAY TO SAVE THE DAY! The kids put on a play to warn mutants about a disaster. TV-Y7 Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney XD Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur “A Devil-ish Birthday” (2-22) (10:00-10:30 a.m. EST) When friends and family throw surprise parties for Devil Dinosaur at the same time, his desire to not miss out on any birthday love compels him to clone himself to attend both. TV-Y7 FV Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney XD Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur “Party Girl” (2-23) (10:30-11:00 a.m. EST) Desperate for extra funds to upgrade her tech, Moon Girl takes a side hustle as a children’s party performer. TV-Y7 FV Sunday, March 2 Original Ser

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February 6, 2025

DISNEY BRANDED TELEVISION’S EMMY®-NOMINATED ‘KIFF’ RENEWED FOR A THIRD SEASON AHEAD OF ITS MARCH 15 SEASON TWO DEBUT ON DISNEY CHANNEL AND DISNEY XD

NEW TRAILER Press Site Disney Branded Television announced today that its Emmy®-nominated animated series “Kiff” has been renewed for a third season, continuing to engage kids and families with the hilarious adventures of best friends Kiff and Barry. Creators Lucy Heavens and Nic Smal will return as executive producers, with Kent Osborne as co-executive producer. Quinn Scott will serve the role of story editor in season three. The news comes just before “Kiff” season two premieres on Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney XD On Demand on Saturday, March 15, at 10:00 a.m. EDT/PDT with two episodes, followed by new episodes weekly on Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. EDT/PDT. The second season will stream this summer on Disney+, while season one is available now. Also revealed today is a first look at the “Kiff” season two trailer [watch here] and new art [available here]. In the second season, Kiff and bunny bestie Barry embark on adventures that take them deeper into their ever-eccentric commun

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January 17, 2025

FEBRUARY 2025 PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS

Sunday, Feb. 2 Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney XD StuGo “Finders Kelpers/Truck Everlasting” (1-08) (9:00-9:30 a.m. EST) “Finders Kelpers” – KELP-TOMANIA! Pliny and the Kelp Folk try to beat Lullah at her own game. “Truck Everlasting” – NACHO NOSTALGIA! Mr. Okay worries Lullah is going to replace him. TV-Y7 Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney XD Hamster & Gretel “Gentlemen Prefer Fronds/Sock It To Me, Bailey!” (2-15) (10:00-10:30 a.m. EST) “Gentlemen Prefer Fronds” – Nordle cheats in an orchid contest, leading to disastrous results. “Sock It To Me, Bailey!” – Gretel and Bailey try to be on trend by wearing the latest headphones but get caught in a villain’s trap. TV-Y7 Wednesday, Feb. 5 Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Junior and Disney Channel Kindergarten: The Musical “Berti and the Amazing Candy-Coated Cottage/Beet Juice” (1-22) (10:15-10:45 a.m. EST on Disney Junior/11:00-11:30 a.m. EST on Disney Channel) “Bert

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December 16, 2024

DISNEY BRANDED TELEVISION SCORES LIONEL MESSI-INSPIRED ANIMATED SERIES ‘MESSI AND THE GIANTS’ FROM SONY MUSIC VISION AND SONY PICTURES TELEVISION – KIDS

(BURBANK, Calif. – Dec. 16, 2024) Disney Branded Television scores a goal with the acquisition of “Messi and the Giants,” a sci-fi animated show inspired by worldwide football sensation Lionel Messi from Sony Music Vision and Sony Pictures Television – Kids (SPT – Kids). The animated series, which unfolds in an epic saga where a young boy named Leo is transported from his home in Argentina into a fantastical alternate universe, will premiere on Disney Channel, followed by Disney Channel On Demand and globally on Disney+. “I always dreamed of being involved in a project that would share the values of sports, the very same values that have been so important to my career, with younger generations. Nothing truly is impossible with teamwork, perseverance, discipline, and hard work,” said Lionel Messi. “I look forward to sharing this series with kids around the world, and I hope I will inspire them and motivate them to achieve their own dreams. Ever since I was a kid, I always loved anima

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December 13, 2024

JANUARY 2025 PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS

Wednesday, Jan. 1 Original Series Sneak Peek StuGo “Sneako Peeko” on Disney Channel and Disney XD (8:50-9:05 p.m. EST) “Dog Eat Dog” – Mutant Mischief! The kids must face the Mutant thieves who stole their food. TV-Y7 Friday, Jan. 10 Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Junior and Disney Channel SuperKitties “Mystery Boot Bandit/Slippery Situation” (2-16) (7:30-8:00 a.m. EST on Disney Junior/8:00-8:30 a.m. EST on Disney Channel) “Mystery Boot Bandit” – Pet boots go missing all over Kittydale. “Slippery Situation” – When Lab Rat makes all of Kittydale super slippery, Bitsy has to help the SuperKitties stop her. TV-Y Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Junior and Disney Channel Disney Jr.’s Ariel “The Great Big Garden Show/The Sea Sniffles” (1-20) (9:00-9:30 a.m. EST on Disney Junior/10:00-10:30 a.m. EST on Disney Channel) “The Great Big Garden Show” – Ariel gives her plant magic food to make it grow for the Great Big Garden Show. “The Sea Sniffles” – Flounder fakes bei

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November 20, 2024

DECEMBER 2024 PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS

Sunday, Dec. 1 Original Special Premiere on Disney Junior “Mickey and the Very Many Christmases” (7:00-7:30 p.m. EST) Mickey makes a magical wish that every day could be Christmas but winds up having second thoughts when his wish actually comes true. TV-Y Monday, Dec. 2 Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Junior and Disney Channel Disney Jr.’s Ariel “Flounder’s Christmas Letter/Holiday Toy Box Trouble” (1-16) (8:30-9:00 a.m. EST on Disney Junior/9:30-10:00 a.m. EST on Disney Channel) “Flounder’s Christmas Letter” – When Flounder forgets to send his Christmas letter to Santa Mer-Claus, Ariel and her friends go on a holiday adventure to deliver the letter to him. “Holiday Toy Box Trouble” – Sebastian accidentally donates the box of toys that Ariel wants to keep. TV-Y Tuesday, Dec. 3 Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Junior and Disney Channel Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends “A Snow Day For Aunt May/ Hanukkah Heist” (3-25) (8:30-9:00 a.m. EST on Disney Junior/9

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November 18, 2024

‘DISNEY JR. LIVE ON TOUR: LET’S PLAY!’ ANNOUNCES FIRST-EVER INTERNATIONAL TOUR KICKING OFF IN THE UK IN EARLY 2025

(LONDON – 18 Nov. 2024) “Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let’s Play!” has announced its first-ever international tour, which will kick off in the UK with six performances at London’s iconic Royal Festival Hall on Saturday, 15 March, 2025, and Sunday, 16 March, 2025. This immersive concert experience for kids and families will feature an interactive musical performance that includes singing, dancing, 3D special effects, and acrobatics with performances of cirque-level quality, all designed for Disney Jr.’s most devoted young fans. After the UK debut, the tour will continue to the Middle East and Asia, with additional tour dates for 2025 to be announced later. For more information, including tour dates and tickets, parents can go to www.disneytickets.co.uk/disneyjrtour. In “Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let’s Play!,” Mickey Mouse is getting ready for the biggest playdate ever at the iconic Mickey Mouse Clubhouse with all his favourite pals, including Minnie, Goofy, Ariel, the Puppy Dog Pals, and Gi

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APRIL 2025 PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS

‘MARVEL’S SPIDEY AND HIS AMAZING FRIENDS’ RENEWED FOR A FIFTH SEASON

DISNEY BRANDED TELEVISION GOES DEEPER DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE WITH FIFTH ‘DESCENDANTS’ MOVIE FOR DISNEY CHANNEL AND DISNEY+

MARCH 2025 PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS

DISNEY BRANDED TELEVISION’S EMMY®-NOMINATED ‘KIFF’ RENEWED FOR A THIRD SEASON AHEAD OF ITS MARCH 15 SEASON TWO DEBUT ON DISNEY CHANNEL AND DISNEY XD

FEBRUARY 2025 PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS

DISNEY BRANDED TELEVISION SCORES LIONEL MESSI-INSPIRED ANIMATED SERIES ‘MESSI AND THE GIANTS’ FROM SONY MUSIC VISION AND SONY PICTURES TELEVISION – KIDS

JANUARY 2025 PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS

DECEMBER 2024 PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS

‘DISNEY JR. LIVE ON TOUR: LET’S PLAY!’ ANNOUNCES FIRST-EVER INTERNATIONAL TOUR KICKING OFF IN THE UK IN EARLY 2025

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