There are more stories from Sofia the First coming to Disney Junior. A spinoff series from creator Craig Gerber is in development as part of his overall deal with Disney Branded Television.
The studio announced Thursday that Gerber has extended his overall deal, which will now include the spinoff series set in Royal Prep Academy, a school for princes and princesses in the fictional kingdom of Enchancia.
Gerber also has a previously announced series in development at Disney with Kris Wimberly about a time-traveling treasure hunter who recovers lost family treasures. The series is created by Wimberly and will be executive-produced by both Wimberly and Gerber.
“Craig’s commitment to representing diverse characters and stories with messages of compassion, leadership and resilience is a throughline in his career. His ability to tell entertaining, heartfelt and meaningful stories that resonate with both children and adults alike is unmatched,...
The studio announced Thursday that Gerber has extended his overall deal, which will now include the spinoff series set in Royal Prep Academy, a school for princes and princesses in the fictional kingdom of Enchancia.
Gerber also has a previously announced series in development at Disney with Kris Wimberly about a time-traveling treasure hunter who recovers lost family treasures. The series is created by Wimberly and will be executive-produced by both Wimberly and Gerber.
“Craig’s commitment to representing diverse characters and stories with messages of compassion, leadership and resilience is a throughline in his career. His ability to tell entertaining, heartfelt and meaningful stories that resonate with both children and adults alike is unmatched,...
- 11/17/2022
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
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Disney Branded Television is keeping one of its key creators in the fold.
Craig Gerber, the creator of Sofia the First, Elena of Avalor and Firebuds, has extended his overall deal with the kids and family-focused arm of Disney. As part of the extension, Gerber is developing a potential spinoff of Sofia the First, which ended its run in 2018.
“Craig’s commitment to representing diverse characters and stories with messages of compassion, leadership and resilience is a throughline in his career,” said Alyssa Sapire, senior vp development, series and strategy at Disney Junior. “His ability to tell entertaining, heartfelt and meaningful stories that resonate with both children and adults alike is unmatched, and I look forward to continuing our partnership for many, many years to come.”
Said Gerber, “I am excited to be continuing my creative partnership with both Alyssa and Disney Branded Television.
Disney Branded Television is keeping one of its key creators in the fold.
Craig Gerber, the creator of Sofia the First, Elena of Avalor and Firebuds, has extended his overall deal with the kids and family-focused arm of Disney. As part of the extension, Gerber is developing a potential spinoff of Sofia the First, which ended its run in 2018.
“Craig’s commitment to representing diverse characters and stories with messages of compassion, leadership and resilience is a throughline in his career,” said Alyssa Sapire, senior vp development, series and strategy at Disney Junior. “His ability to tell entertaining, heartfelt and meaningful stories that resonate with both children and adults alike is unmatched, and I look forward to continuing our partnership for many, many years to come.”
Said Gerber, “I am excited to be continuing my creative partnership with both Alyssa and Disney Branded Television.
- 11/17/2022
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Disney Branded Television has set a celebrity voice cast for its upcoming animated musical series “Firebuds” including Padma Lakshmi, Melissa Rauch, Oscar Nuñez, José Andres, Pamela Adlon and “Weird Al” Yankovic. The series will premiere on Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney+ on Sept. 21.
“Firebuds,” from “Sofia the First” and “Elena of Avalor” creator Craig Gerber, follows a group of friends who are the children of first responders who work and play with talking vehicles to help their community. Declan Whaley stars as Bo, a boy whose best friend is a fire engine named Flash (Terrence Little Gardenhigh). Also among the lead voice cast are Vivian Vencer as Violet, Lily Sanfelippo as Axl, JeCobi Swain as Jayden, and Caleb Paddock as Piston. Lou Diamond Phillips and Yvette Nicole Brown also star as co-fire chiefs, Chief Bill Bayani and Chief Faye Fireson, respectively.
The newly announced cast members include Lakshmi as Chef Pavani,...
“Firebuds,” from “Sofia the First” and “Elena of Avalor” creator Craig Gerber, follows a group of friends who are the children of first responders who work and play with talking vehicles to help their community. Declan Whaley stars as Bo, a boy whose best friend is a fire engine named Flash (Terrence Little Gardenhigh). Also among the lead voice cast are Vivian Vencer as Violet, Lily Sanfelippo as Axl, JeCobi Swain as Jayden, and Caleb Paddock as Piston. Lou Diamond Phillips and Yvette Nicole Brown also star as co-fire chiefs, Chief Bill Bayani and Chief Faye Fireson, respectively.
The newly announced cast members include Lakshmi as Chef Pavani,...
- 8/16/2022
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
I’ve got a couple of great pieces here for you to check out from artist Kris Wimberly featuring Link from The Legend of Zelda franchise. The art set is called “Wrong Turn,” and it features the popular fantasy character ending up in SpongeBob Squarepants’ Bikini Bottom and Mordor from The Lord of the Rings. I always enjoy seeing popular characters crossing over into other universes, and Link making a wrong turn on his adventure and ending up in Bikini Bottom and Mordor is pretty damn amusing.
- 4/5/2016
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
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