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A FANG-TASTIC HALLOWEEN TREAT AWAITS: ‘VAMPIRINA: TEENAGE VAMPIRE’ RETURNS FOR A SECOND SEASON, PREMIERING OCT. 6 ON DISNEY CHANNEL AND NEXT DAY ON DISNEY+

A second season of the music-driven, live-action adaptation “Vampirina: Teenage Vampire” returns 6 on Disney Channel, and the full season will stream the next day on Disney+. Jodie Sweetin (“Full House”) and Ava Jean (“Camp Rock 3”) join as recurring guest stars for the sophomore season, with Hollywood Records artist Hudson Stone (“Camp Rock 3,” “The Mickey Mouse Club” pilot) set to guest star, alongside Kim Coles (“Living Single”) returning as Dean Merriweather. “Vampirina: Teenage Vampire” stars Kenzi Richardson (“Aquamarine” TV pilot) as the edgy and adorable Vee; Jiwon Lee as Sophie, Vee’s kind and girly-girl roommate; Shaun Dixon as the intriguing and laid-back Elijah; Milo Maharlika as the 600-year-old ghost Demi; and Faith Hedley as Britney, a super-talented legacy student. Beloved by fans of the popular book saga and record-breaking Disney Jr. series “Vampirina,” “Vampirina: Teenage Vampire” tells the story of a tween vampire girl who leaves the safety of Transylvania to atten

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August 6, 2026

‘BIG CITY GREENS’ SEASON 5 WELCOMES STAR-STUDDED GUEST CAST STEPHEN KING, LUKE COMBS, DYLAN SPROUSE, MEGAN STALTER, CHAD MICHAEL MURRAY, KEVIN SMITH AND JASON MEWES

Watch the Trailer HERE Download Key Art HERE Today, the star-studded guest cast for “Big City Greens” Season 5 was announced, including Stephen King, Luke Combs, Dylan Sprouse, Megan Stalter, Chad Michael Murray, Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes. Additional guest cast joining the new season include Cobie Smulders and Clark Gregg (“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”); Matt Gourley, Sona Movsesian and Aaron Bleyaert (“Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend”); Martha Kelly (“Euphoria”); Steve Schirripa (“The Sopranos”); and Mike Colter (“Marvel’s Luke Cage”). The official Season 5 trailer and key art were also revealed. The new season kicks off with the first five episodes premiering Aug. 21 on Disney Channel (8:00 p.m. EDT/PDT) and next day on Disney+. Additional episodes will roll out throughout the remainder of the year and 2027. This new season will feature a Halloween-themed episode starring Stephen King and a winter-themed episode starring Megan Stalter. Emmy® Award-winning “Big City Greens” is a T

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August 6, 2026

SURPRISE! THERE’S A NEW SUPERKITTY JOINING THE CREW IN DISNEY JR.’S HIT SERIES ‘SUPERKITTIES’

Link to Assets HERE Watch “Ready to Su-Purr Roar” Music Video HERE SURPRISE! A full-length special, “The New SuperKitty,” premiered today on Disney Jr. and Disney Jr. On Demand, revealing that Willa the Wildcat is officially joining the crew as the newest member of the cat-tastic superhero team featured in Disney Jr.’s hit series “SuperKitties.” The special will be available to stream on Disney+ starting tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 7. In the special, the SuperKitties invite Willa to officially join them on the team after putting her skills to the test when Cat Burglar (voiced by Justin Guarini) and the Glamsters (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin and Utkarsh Ambudkar) team up to take over Kittydale. A new “Ready to Su-Purr Roar” music video, featuring Willa as the new SuperKitty, was also released today and is available here. The “Ready to Su-Purr Roar (Extended)” single will be available tomorrow on all digital platforms. Additionally, two full-length specials will debut later this fall: “Howl

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June 23, 2026

ESPN AND DISNEY JR. ENCOURAGE PRESCHOOLERS TO GET IN THE GAME, TEAM UP AGAIN WITH EVERY KID SPORTS TO EXPAND ACCESS TO YOUTH SPORTS FOR INCOME-RESTRICTED FAMILIES

Download Image HERE Watch a Sneak Peek of “Me & Mickey: Let’s Play Sports” HERE (BURBANK, Calif. – June 23, 2026) As part of Disney’s ongoing commitment to helping kids thrive through the power of play, ESPN and Disney Jr. are teaming up once again to expand access to youth sports for preschoolers and inspire healthy, active play through Disney Jr. content and storytelling, as well as in communities across the country. Now in its second year, the preschool-focused initiative from ESPN’s “Take Back Sports” and “Disney Jr. Let’s Play!” will once again collaborate with national nonprofit Every Kid Sports to provide grants to help income-restricted families cover the cost of youth sports registration fees for children ages 3-7, helping more kids experience the benefits of sports participation early in life. Last year, more than 1,200 families across eight cities in the U.S. received grants supporting access to 22 different sports, with 50% of participating families noting that it was thei

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June 8, 2026

ROCKET, GROOT, MR. FANTASTIC AND SILK JOIN 'MARVEL'S SPIDEY AND HIS AMAZING FRIENDS' SEASON 5, PREMIERING JULY 13 ON DISNEY JR. AND NEXT DAY ON DISNEY+

Download Season 5 Key Art and New Character Images HERE Watch the new short “Rocket & Groot Are Here To Help” HERE Season 5 of Disney Jr.’s megahit preschool series “Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends” premieres Monday, July 13, on Disney Jr. (7:00 a.m. EDT/PDT) and later that day on Disney Channel and Disney Jr. on Demand, with five episodes available the next day on Disney+. This season will introduce a new “Rescue-Webs” story arc in which Team Spidey is able to tackle even more daring rescues with their new Spidey-themed firetruck and rescue gear. Along the way, they will team up with Super Hero friends Rocket, Groot, Mr. Fantastic and Silk. Rocket (voiced by Trevor Devall) & Groot (voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson): The fan-favorite duo is back to lend a hand to Team Spidey and will make multiple appearances throughout the new season. Fantastic (voiced by Mario Lopez): The leader of the Fantastic Four uses his ingeniousness and stretching powers to tactfully help Team Spide

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June 1, 2026

THOR AND LOKI JOIN THE IRON FRIENDS IN NEW ‘MARVEL’S IRON MAN AND HIS AWESOME FRIENDS’ EPISODES, ROLLING OUT JUNE 11 ON DISNEY JR. AND NEXT DAY ON DISNEY+

Link to Download New Images: HERE New episodes of Disney Jr.’s “Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends” premiere Thursday, June 11, on Disney Jr. (7:00 a.m. EDT/PDT) and Disney Jr. on Demand, with 11 episodes available to stream on Disney+ in the U.S. and select international markets the next day, Friday, June 12. The new episodes kick off a “Giant-Sized Armor” story arc where the Iron Friends take on even bigger challenges and bring them face-to-face with a new lineup of heroes and baddies, including Thor, Loki and Odin. New guest stars for the series were also announced today, including Dodgers superstar Mookie Betts as Dizzy Doubleday, a baseball player who loves to help young kids learn the game. He joins previously announced guest star ESPN sportscaster and analyst Jessica Mendoza as Dottie Doubleday, Dizzy’s sister and owner of the local batting cage. Alan Ruck voices Odin, the mighty and kind ruler of Asgard. Series Synopsis: “Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends” follo

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May 6, 2026

OFFICIAL TRAILER FOR NEW ANIMATED FANTASY SERIES ‘DRAGON STRIKER’ REVEALED

Watch the Trailer HERE Download Key Art & Headshots HERE The official trailer for the epic sports fantasy series “Dragon Striker” was revealed today. Blending European fantasy with Japanese animation influences, the series follows an underdog hero’s journey, brought to life through high-stakes battles, visually stunning action and expansive mythology. Premiere Info: All 11 episodes premiere June 9 on Disney XD. The marathon kicks off at 5:00 p.m. EDT/PDT and will stream next day on Disney+ and Hulu. A series of shorts introducing audiences to the world of “Dragon Striker” begins rolling out May 13 on Disney+, Disney XD and Disney Channel Animation YouTube. Synopsis: In a world where sports and magic combine, farm boy Key discovers his ultrapowerful natural talent and learns he could be the legendary Dragon Striker. Set at Kal Asterock, an elite school for students who possess extraordinary abilities, Key joins goalkeeper Ssyelle on a scrappy new team to challenge the school champions.

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April 2, 2026

‘WIZARDS BEYOND WAVERLY PLACE’ RETURNS FOR ONE LAST SPELL THIS SUMMER ON DISNEY+ AND DISNEY CHANNEL

VIDEO TEASE: HERE “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place,” the continuation of the Emmy® Award-winning “Wizards of Waverly Place,” returns for one last spell this summer on Disney+, Disney Channel and Disney Channel On Demand. The four-part event goes into production next week. Executive producer Selena Gomez to make her directorial debut with the premiere episode. She will also reprise her role as Alex Russo in multiple episodes. About the Four-Part Event: Billie, still reeling from losing Alex at the end of Season 2, discovers that the only way to rescue her mother is to reunite with her long-lost father. As her family bands together to find Alex, Billie realizes that their combined power is the only way the Russos can defeat the evil plaguing them. The revival has been a hit with both new and returning fans. From launch, the series has amassed over 101 million views on Disney Channel YouTube* and emerged as a top streaming series across key youth and young adult audiences at the series’ lau

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A FANG-TASTIC HALLOWEEN TREAT AWAITS: ‘VAMPIRINA: TEENAGE VAMPIRE’ RETURNS FOR A SECOND SEASON, PREMIERING OCT. 6 ON DISNEY CHANNEL AND NEXT DAY ON DISNEY+

‘BIG CITY GREENS’ SEASON 5 WELCOMES STAR-STUDDED GUEST CAST STEPHEN KING, LUKE COMBS, DYLAN SPROUSE, MEGAN STALTER, CHAD MICHAEL MURRAY, KEVIN SMITH AND JASON MEWES

SURPRISE! THERE’S A NEW SUPERKITTY JOINING THE CREW IN DISNEY JR.’S HIT SERIES ‘SUPERKITTIES’

ESPN AND DISNEY JR. ENCOURAGE PRESCHOOLERS TO GET IN THE GAME, TEAM UP AGAIN WITH EVERY KID SPORTS TO EXPAND ACCESS TO YOUTH SPORTS FOR INCOME-RESTRICTED FAMILIES

ROCKET, GROOT, MR. FANTASTIC AND SILK JOIN 'MARVEL'S SPIDEY AND HIS AMAZING FRIENDS' SEASON 5, PREMIERING JULY 13 ON DISNEY JR. AND NEXT DAY ON DISNEY+

THOR AND LOKI JOIN THE IRON FRIENDS IN NEW ‘MARVEL’S IRON MAN AND HIS AWESOME FRIENDS’ EPISODES, ROLLING OUT JUNE 11 ON DISNEY JR. AND NEXT DAY ON DISNEY+

OFFICIAL TRAILER FOR NEW ANIMATED FANTASY SERIES ‘DRAGON STRIKER’ REVEALED

‘WIZARDS BEYOND WAVERLY PLACE’ RETURNS FOR ONE LAST SPELL THIS SUMMER ON DISNEY+ AND DISNEY CHANNEL

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