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September 21, 2021

October 2021 Programming Highlights

Friday, Oct. 1 Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney Junior Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends “Rocket Rhino!/Trick or TRACE-E” (9:00-9:25 a.m. EDT on Disney Channel/12:30-1:00 p.m. EDT on Disney Junior) “Rocket Rhino!” – A new super-powered Spidey jetpack ends up in Rhino’s hands. “Trick or TRACE-E” – Team Spidey must stop Green Goblin’s tricks at the Halloween Parade. TV-Y Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Junior The Chicken Squad “T-Wrecks/Trick or Eek” (11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. EDT) “T-Wrecks” – Sweetie and Little Boo both want to dress as a T-Rex for Halloween, so Coop referees a contest to decide who is the winner. “Trick or Eek” – The squad helps their friends track down a candy-stealing ghost on Halloween night. TV-Y Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Junior Puppy Dog Pals “Halloween Puppy Fashion Show Party/Full Moon Fever” (12:00-12:30 p.m. EDT) “Halloween Puppy Fashion Show Party” – When Puppy Playcare throws a Halloween co

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September 8, 2021

Under Wraps: Lead Sheet

Malachi Barton (“Stuck in the Middle”), Christian J. Simon (“Sydney to the Max”), Sophia Hammons (“The Social Dilemma”) and Phil Wright (“Disney Fam Jam”) star in the contemporary comedic remake of the 1997 Halloween classic “Under Wraps.” Made for kids ages 6-14 and their families, “Under Wraps” was the first-ever Disney Channel Original Movie, launching a blockbuster franchise that now holds a library of more than 100 titles. The reimagined story unfolds when three 12-year-old friends, Marshall (Barton), Gilbert (Simon), and Amy (Hammons), sneak into their mysterious neighbor Kubot’s spooky basement. There, they stumble upon an Egyptian mummy (Wright) and accidentally expose the amulet around his neck to moonlight, unexpectedly bringing him to life. When the kids come face-to-face with the live 4,000-year-old mummy, they’re surprised to learn that he is kind and gentle. They befriend him, all agreeing that he will come with them and hide out in Marshall’s room until they devise a pl

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September 8, 2021

Under Wraps: Fact Sheet

Title: “Under Wraps Network: Disney Channel Premiere: Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, on Disney Channel. Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, on Disney+. Synopsis: The contemporary comedic remake of the 1997 Halloween classic “Under Wraps” is based on the original movie written by Don Rhymer. The story follows three 12-year-old friends, Marshall, Gilbert and Amy, as they happen upon and awaken a mummy, which they affectionately name Harold. Together, they must rush to return him to his resting place before midnight on Halloween. Along the way, the team narrowly escapes a nefarious group of criminals who are determined to sell the mummy to the highest bidder. When Harold is inevitably captured, Marshall, Gilbert and Amy must band together to stand up to the criminals, face their fears and rescue their new—but rather “ancient”—friend. Cast: Malachi B

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August 18, 2021

Disney Branded Television Announces All-New Kids Programming Content for Fall and Winter 2021 at the Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour

Today, Disney Branded Television unveiled its fall and winter premiere dates for new original movies and series on Disney Channel and Disney Junior. Halloween and Christmas will come early this year when the two new Disney Channel Original Movies “Under Wraps” and “Christmas Again” premiere FRIDAY, OCT. 1, and FRIDAY, DEC. 3, respectively. The new animated series “The Ghost and Molly McGee,” exploring the unlikely friendship between an eternally optimistic girl and a grumpy ghost, will premiere FRIDAY, OCT. 1. Additionally, Mickey brings the holiday fun to Disney Junior with two movies, “Mickey’s Tale of Two Witches” and “Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas,” premiering THURSDAY, OCT. 7, and THURSDAY, DEC. 2, respectively. The following is more detailed information for Disney Channel and Disney Junior fall and winter premieres: “Under Wraps” (Friday, Oct. 1, 8:00 p.m. EDT/PDT on Disney Channel) – The contemporary comedic remake of the 1997 Halloween classic of the same

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November 13, 2020

Disney Channel Set for a Contemporary Comedic Remake of the First-Ever Disney Channel Original Movie, ‘Under Wraps’

Nov. 13, 2020 DISNEY CHANNEL SET FOR A CONTEMPORARY COMEDIC REMAKE OF THE FIRST-EVER DISNEY CHANNEL ORIGINAL MOVIE, ‘UNDER WRAPS’ A talented cast is set for the contemporary comedic remake of the 1997 Halloween classic “Under Wraps,” which will begin production in Vancouver this month. “Under Wraps” was the first-ever Disney Channel Original Movie, a blockbuster franchise with more than 100 titles. The re-imagined story follows three 12-year-old friends, Gilbert, Marshall and Amy, as they accidentally revive a mummy they discover in a neighbor’s basement a few days before Halloween. Daytime Emmy® Award nominee Christian J. Simon (“Sydney to the Max”), Malachi Barton (“Stuck in the Middle”), Sophia Hammons (“The Social Dilemma”) and Phil Wright (“Disney Fam Jam”) are set to star in the comedy. “Under Wraps” is slated for a 2021 premiere on Disney Channel. The story unfolds when Gilbert (Simon), Marshall (Barton) and Amy (Hammons) happen upon and awaken a mummy, which they affecti

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