By Andie Hagemann
This weekend, there is something for every member of the family to enjoy! Watch brand-new episodes of Kiffand Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, both airing Saturday on Disney Channel, and then celebrate the seventh anniversary of The Jungle Book (2016) by streaming the live-action/CGI film on Disney+. On Sunday, Captain America: The First Avenger airs on FX, followed by a new, tune-filled episode of American Idol on ABC.
Kiff—Saturday, April 15, at 8:30 a.m. ET/PT on Disney Channel and Disney XD
In the brand-new episode, a seemingly magical hat grants Barry (voiced by H Michael Croner) a much-needed boost of self-confidence. However, when Kiff (voiced by Kimiko Glenn) loses the hat, she desperately attempts to recover it. The hijinks continue as Kiff and Barry find someone’s personal journal; as the duo seeks to return the journal to its owner, they try their best to not expose the deeply personal entries… but of course, they experience a few hiccups along the way. Episodes are also available to stream on Disney+.
Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur—Saturday, April 15, at 10 a.m. ET/PT on Disney Channel
The all-new episode follows Devil Dinosaur (voiced by Fred Tatasciore), who is feeling a little self-conscious about his size. So, he enlists the help of super-genius Lunella (voiced by Diamond White) to create a potion to make him temporarily small. However, this seemingly fail-proof plan goes hilariously awry. Grammy® Award-winning musical artist Method Man aka Cliff Smith voices the character Torg—before or after the episode, go behind the scenes of Method Man’s appearance in this special featurette.
The Jungle Book—Saturday, April 15, on Disney+
This Saturday, “forget about your worries” and celebrate the 2016 live-action/CGI epic’s seventh anniversary. Directed by Disney Legend Jon Favreau, the film—based on the Rudyard Kipling stories and inspired by the 1967 animated feature—follows Mowgli (Neel Sethi), a man-cub who has been raised by a family of wolves. But he finds he’s no longer welcome in the jungle when fearsome tiger Shere Khan (voiced by Idris Elba) vows to eliminate what he sees as a threat. Mowgli embarks on a journey of self-discovery, guided by panther-turned-stern mentor Bagheera (voiced by Ben Kingsley) and the free-spirited bear Baloo (voiced by Bill Murray). Along the way, Mowgli also encounters jungle creatures who do not exactly have his best interests at heart, including Kaa (voiced by Scarlett Johansson), a python, and the smooth-talking King Louie (voiced by Christopher Walken).
Captain America: The First Avenger—Sunday, April 16, at 5 p.m. ET/PT on FX
It’s 1941 and the world is in the throes of WWII. Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) wants to do his part and join the United States’ armed forces, but he’s automatically rejected due to his small stature. However, Steve’s dream is realized when he is accepted into a mysterious experimental program that turns him into the super-soldier Captain America. The unlikely hero teams up with his best friend Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) and Agent Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell) to take down HYDRA, a Nazi-backed organization. The action-packed film is available to stream on Disney+.
American Idol—Sunday, April 16, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC
Superstar judges Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, and Katy Perry and the remaining contestants say “Aloha” to paradise in Sunday’s all-new episode. The singing competition series returns to Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawaii, for more showstopping performances. Singer and songwriter Allen Stone mentors the Idol hopefuls as they prepare to take the stage. Who will capture America’s first open vote of the season? (Tune in on Monday for Part 2!) Episodes are available to stream the next day on Hulu.