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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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November 13, 2024

DISNEY CHANNEL’S ‘FA-LA-LA-LIDAYS’ AND DISNEY JR.’S ‘MAGICAL HOLIDAYS’ UNWRAP FESTIVE PROGRAMMING FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

(BURBANK, Calif. – Nov. 13, 2024) This holiday season, Disney Branded Television will deck the halls with joyful programming for the whole family, with two festive programming stunts — “Disney Channel’s Fa-la-la-lidays” and “Disney Jr’s Magical Holidays” — airing on Disney Channel and Disney Jr. from Friday, Nov. 29, through Wednesday, Jan. 1. Highlights of “Disney Channel’s Fa-la-la-lidays” include new animated holiday episodes of “Big City Greens” and “ZOMBIES: The Re-Animated Series.” In addition, fans of “Descendants: The Rise of Red” can enjoy a brand-new “Red Christmas” music video and stay for an encore presentation of “Descendants: The Rise of Red Sing-Along,” where they can sing and perform with their favorite Disney characters. “Disney Jr.’s Magical Holidays” will celebrate the season with the new “Mickey and the Very Many Christmases” animated special, “Mickey and Minnie’s Christmas Carols” stop-motion shorts and other holiday-themed Disney Jr. favorites. During the week of

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November 8, 2024

Disney Announces Tour Dates for ‘Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour’ Summer 2025

Click HERE to view the tour promo video. Click HERE to download the tour poster and press materials. (Los Angeles – Nov. 8, 2024) Today, Disney Concerts, Disney Branded Television and AEG Presents jointly revealed tour dates and ticket sale information for the “Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour,” a one-of-a-kind interactive live concert experience coming to arenas across North America in Summer 2025. Joshua Colley from “Descendants: The Rise of Red” and Mekonnen Knife from “Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires” also have been added to the previously announced talent lineup of Kylie Cantrall, Freya Skye, Malia Baker, Malachi Barton and Dara Reneé. An exclusive presale for Disney+ subscribers in the U.S. and Canada will be available Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 12 p.m. local time until Thursday, Nov. 14, at 10 p.m. local time. U.S. subscribers can visit Disneyplus.com/perks for more information, or they should look for additional communication from Disney+ beginning Nov. 12. Subscribers in Ca

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November 1, 2024

Disney Branded Television Greenlights ‘How We Became the Biggest Band in the World’ and ‘Vampirina’ (Working Titles) for Disney Channel and Disney+

Today, Disney Branded Television announced series greenlights for “How We Became the Biggest Band in the World” and “Vampirina” (both working titles), two music-driven, live-action comedies slated to premiere next year on Disney Channel and Disney+. “How We Became the Biggest Band in the World” (working title) follows three members of a mega-famous pop group as they tell the story of their band and friendship, starting with the day they all met in middle school. “Vampirina” (working title) follows a tween vampire girl who leaves Transylvania to live amongst humans and pursue her passion for music. “‘How We Became the Biggest Band in the World’ and ‘Vampirina’ are two standout additions to Disney Channel’s comedy slate,” said Ayo Davis, president, Disney Branded Television. “Both new series are full of all the elements we know our young audiences love: relatable, aspirational characters, upbeat music and plenty of laughter, friendship and heart.” “How We Became the Biggest Band in the

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October 25, 2024

November 2024 Programming Highlights

Friday, Nov. 1 Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Junior and Disney Channel Pupstruction “Petsgiving at PawPaw’s/Chilly Dogs” (2-15) (7:30-8:00 a.m. EDT on Disney Junior/8:00-8:30 a.m. EDT on Disney Channel) “Petsgiving at PawPaw’s” – When PawPaw hosts a Petsgiving feast at his farm, he needs the Pups to help harvest more veggies. *Craig T. Nelson (“The Incredibles”) guest stars as PawPaw. “Chilly Dogs” – Pupstruction lends a paw when a truck slides onto a frozen pond. TV-Y Friday, Nov. 8 Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Junior and Disney Channel Disney Jr.’s Ariel “The Lost Dogfish/Swim Scouts” (1-18) (9:00-9:30 a.m. EST on Disney Junior/10:00-10:30 a.m. EST on Disney Channel) “The Lost Dogfish” – Ariel really wants to keep a lost dogfish that she finds. “Swim Scouts” – A visiting mer-boy joins Ariel and friends on a Swim Scouts field trip. *TV personality and science communicator Danni Washington guest stars as marine biologist Tantie Chantale. TV-Y Original Se

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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

DISNEY CHANNEL’S ‘FA-LA-LA-LIDAYS’ AND DISNEY JR.’S ‘MAGICAL HOLIDAYS’ UNWRAP FESTIVE PROGRAMMING FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Disney Announces Tour Dates for ‘Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour’ Summer 2025

Disney Branded Television Greenlights ‘How We Became the Biggest Band in the World’ and ‘Vampirina’ (Working Titles) for Disney Channel and Disney+

November 2024 Programming Highlights

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