5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Week

By Andie Hagemann

Get ready to laugh, because hilarious content is landing on your televisions and streaming devices this week! Groundbreaking animated series The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder premieres on Wednesday with new two episodes. Then, watch a new episode of Home Economics that night—which may inspire some living room salsa dancing—and make some time for the streamer debut of Free Guy. Meanwhile, the doctors of Grey Sloan Memorial cope with loss after a devastating car accident on Thursday’s episode of Grey’s Anatomy. For a Christmas flashback, don’t miss the Disney+ debut of Marvel Super Hero Adventures: Frost Fight! on Friday, which has the Avengers saving the holiday season from an old foe!

The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder—Wednesday, February 23, on Disney+
Everyone’s favorite loud and proud family is back, and they’re tackling the 2020s together. In a continuation of the hit Disney Channel series, 14-year-old Penny Proud (voiced by Kyla Pratt) and her relatives and friends make their triumphant return for more adventures… and misadventures. The highly anticipated series premieres with two episodes, and subsequent episodes will debut weekly. Penny relies on her pals to survive life as a teenager in the age of social media, while Suga Mama (voiced by Jo Marie Payton) dispenses tough love and compassion when needed.

Home Economics—Wednesday, February 23, at 9:31 p.m. ET on ABC
They’re going to put on their boogie shoes in this brand-new episode, as an unlikely pair hits the dance floor. Marina (Karla Souza, above) convinces Connor (Jimmy Tatro, above) to dance with his housekeeper, Lupe (Lidia Porto), in a salsa competition as an attempt to bond with her. Meanwhile, Sarah (Caitlin McGee) and Denise (Sasheer Zamata) take care of Tom (Topher Grace) as he recuperates from a medical procedure… but will he be an easy patient?

 Free Guy—Wednesday, February 23, on Disney+
Don’t have a good day, have a great day… because this action-packed comedy—intended for a mature audience—is now available on the streamer! Ryan Reynolds stars as Guy, a bank teller who discovers he is a background player in an open-world video game. Guy chooses to become the hero of his own story—one he rewrites himself. Now in a world where there are no limits, he is determined to be the guy who saves his world his way… before it is too late.

 Grey’s Anatomy—Thursday, February 24, at 9 p.m. ET, on ABC
The Station 19 and Grey’s Anatomy winter crossover event continues with the Grey Sloan Memorial doctors grappling with the aftermath of the car crash that involved some of their own. Meanwhile, Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) works to save the life of Dr. Hamilton (Peter Gallagher). Plus, Link (Chris Carmack) confronts Amelia (Caterina Scorsone) when he spots her moving on with a new love interest.

Marvel Super Hero Adventures: Frost Fight!—Friday, February 25, on Disney+
Assemble for the debut of this animated Christmas-themed special on the streamer. Captain America (voiced by Matthew Mercer) and the Avengers unite to stop the infamous Loki (voiced by Troy Baker) and the frost giant, Ymir, from stealing powers from Santa Claus (voiced by Steve Blum) powers. Can the Avengers save Santa before the holiday is ruined forever?

Every Major Announcement from FX at the TCA Winter Press Tour

By Andie Hagemann

During the Television Critics Association’s Winter Press Tour, FX showcased returning series and made exciting announcements about upcoming projects!

Hit comedy series Better Things begins its fifth and final chapter on Monday, February 28, with the Fox women moving on to the next phase of their lives. Meanwhile, award-winning series Fargo will return for a fifth installment set in 2019, and Academy Award®-winning actress Olivia Colman will star as Miss Havisham in the limited-series adaptation of Great Expectations. Plus, a peek at other forthcoming titles from FX.

Read on for all the noteworthy details…

Atlanta

Atlanta (Season Three Premieres March 24 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on FX)
After a four-year absence, Atlanta returns with its third season premiering on Thursday, March 24, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on FX and—for the first time ever—in-season streaming the next day on Hulu. The fourth and final season is slated to debut in the fall.

Season three is set (and filmed) almost entirely in Europe, and follows Earn (Donald Glover), Paper Boi (Brian Tyree Henry), Darius (LaKeith Stanfield), and Van (Zazie Beetz)—in the midst of a successful European tour—as they navigate their new surroundings as outsiders and struggle to adjust to the newfound success they had aspired to. “We play a lot with ambiguity,” said Hiro Murai, executive producer and director. “It’s a lot of interactions that kind of hit you in a weird way and you don’t know how to take it. And so, I think we lean into that a little bit more this season, just because it’s kind of a ‘fish out of water’ story. The cast is in Europe and there’s a literal language barrier. I think we leaned into what made us feel weird about being there.”

Snowfall

Snowfall (Season Five Premieres Wednesday, February 23 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on FX)
FX’s most-watched series, Snowfall, returns for a fifth season after a critically acclaimed fourth installment. Season five premieres on Wednesday, February 23, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on FX and streaming on Hulu.

Set in the summer of 1986, Franklin Saint (Damson Idris) and his entire family are rich beyond their wildest dreams, on the verge of having everything they’ve ever wanted… right as the ground begins to fall out from under their feet. The sudden and tragic death of basketball star Len Bias makes the rock cocaine epidemic front-page news, the target of both Democrat and Republican lawmakers. Law enforcement is on a warpath and the militarization of the L.A.P.D. continues as police and politicians decide the only way to deal with this growing scourge is through force—and the creation of the new C.R.A.S.H. (Community Resources Against Street Hoodlums) units. The streets of south-central Los Angeles are more dangerous than ever, as the Saint family navigates the police, the warring gangs, and the CIA. Through it all, the biggest threat the family faces is each other… while they try not to let greed, resentment, and ego tear them apart.

“The essence that [the late John] Singleton implanted in me was to just be truthful—stay true to the story, true to the people of the times and really respect this time,” said Idris, who is also a producer on the series. “We often talk about the bad that came out of this time, but so much good came out of it, too. It had a huge impact on pop culture, fashion, music—and that’s what the show shines a lens on.” Created by Singleton and Eric Amadio and Dave Andron, Snowfall is executive produced by Singleton, Andron (who serves as showrunner), Amadio, Thomas Schlamme, Michael London, Trevor Engelson, Leonard Chang, Walter Mosley and Julie DeJoie. Snowfall is produced by FX Productions.

Better Things

Better Things (Season Five Premieres Monday, February 28 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on FX)
The fifth and final chapter focuses on the road ahead for its unconventional, unfiltered heroine, Sam Fox (Pamela Adlon)—so devoted to her life as a working actor and single mother of three that she’s left little time for that one elusive thing: herself. As she navigates three daughters, each coming of age; the challenges of her chosen career; and her mother’s increasing signs of aging (as well as her own), Sam embraces each moment, and each member of her family, with a fierce love, raw honesty, and biting humor. As each of the Fox women come of age into the next phase of their life, they are inspired to reevaluate themselves, learn from the past and find their own direction.

Said director, writer, executive producer and star Adlon about the final season, “It’s deeply personal to me because my kids are all grown now—and look at Olivia and Hannah and Mikey; it’s shocking! I mean, we’ve been working on this for seven years. When you’re a parent, and your kids grow up, it’s like Sam says in the first episode: ‘I’m jealous of everybody who gets to meet you down the road.’ She’s ready to launch these kids—but it’s really mean that they grew up and they’re leaving everybody in the dust a little bit, especially here[touching her heart].”

Watch the conclusion of the Fox family’s journey beginning Monday, February 28, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on FX and streaming on Hulu.

Further Announcements from FX Entertainment:

DAVE
FX Networks has renewed its hit comedy DAVE for its third season, which is set to air in 2023. Based on the life of rapper and comedian Dave Burd, DAVE is centered on a neurotic man in his late twenties who has convinced himself that he’s destined to be one of the best rappers of all time. Now he must convince his closest friends because, with their help, he actually might convince the world…

The series stars Burd as Dave, Taylor Misiak as Ally, Andrew Santino as Mike, GaTa as GaTa, Travis Bennett as Elz, and Christine Ko as Emma. The series is produced by FX Productions.

Great Expectations
FX and BBC have also set the cast for Great Expectations, the six-part limited series adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic from Oscar® nominee and BAFTA Award-winning writer Steven Knight—who previously penned the FX original movie A Christmas Carol. The stellar cast will feature Olivia Colman as Miss Havisham and Fionn Whitehead as Pip—alongside Ashley Thomas, Johnny Harris, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Hayley Squires, Owen McDonnell, Trystan Gravelle, and Matt Berry.

Knight will write and executive produce the series; Tom Hardy, Ridley Scott, Dean Baker, David W. Zucker, Kate Crowe, and Mona Qureshi—the team behind A Christmas Carol—also executive producer for the BBC. Great Expectations will be produced by FX Productions in association with the BBC, Scott Free and Hardy Son & Baker. Lucy Forbes will serve as lead director.

Great Expectations and A Christmas Carol are the first two in a series of adaptations of Dickens’ novels commissioned by Piers Wenger, Director of Drama and Charlotte Moore, Chief Content Officer at the BBC and FX.

Fargo
FX’s Fargo—the Emmy®, AFI, Peabody and TCA Award-winning limited series created, written, and directed by Noah Hawley—will return for a fifth installment, as announced by Eric Schrier, president, FX Entertainment.

“Noah and Warren have delighted and inspired fans through four brilliant chapters of Fargo and we’re thrilled to announce, with our partners at MGM, a new chapter of what has become one of TV’s best and most acclaimed series,” said Schrier.

Fargo has traveled through decades, cities and families, and the fifth installment will be no different: Set in 2019, it begs the question: When is a kidnapping not a kidnapping, and what if your wife isn’t yours?

Peabody and Emmy Award-winning executive producer Hawley, and his production company 26 Keys, lead the creative team of the latest all-new installment of the award-winning, true crime story. Warren Littlefield and his production company The Littlefield Company also serve as executive producer, along with Joel and Ethan Coen and Steve Stark of Toluca Pictures. Fargo is produced by MGM Television and FX Productions, with MGM Television serving as the lead studio and MGM distributing the series internationally.

More FX Shows to Come…
Inspired by Jon Krakauer’s New York Times bestselling book, Under the Banner of Heaven is a new limited series, adapted by Academy Award winner Dustin Lance Black and starring Academy Award nominee Andrew Garfield, Normal People’s Daisy Edgar‑Jones, and Sam Worthington. The series will premiere this spring, exclusively on Hulu, Disney+ and Star+.

Coming in May is Pistol, from Oscar‑winning director Danny Boyle. It faithfully captures the story of Sex Pistols—the British‑born, anti‑establishment, punk music band who started a revolution. The six-episode limited series debuts later this spring, exclusively on Hulu, Disney+ and Star+.

Workplace comedy The Bear follows Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White), a young chef from the fine‑dining world, who comes home to Chicago to run his family’s sandwich shop after the death of a loved one. The half-hour series from the team of Christopher Storer, Joanna Calo, and Atlanta’s Hiro Murai premieres this summer and will air exclusively on Hulu, Disney+ and Star+.

The highly anticipated series The Old Man, produced by 20th Television, is now in production.

The series centers on Dan Chase, portrayed by the iconic Jeff Bridges, who disappeared from the CIA decades ago and has been living off the grid ever since. The cast is rounded out by John Lithgow, Amy Brenneman, and Alia Shawkat. The series will debut this summer on FX and the next day on Hulu and will be streamed globally on Star+ and Disney+.

The animated comedy Little Demon follows Laura Feinberg and her Antichrist daughter, Chrissy, as they attempt to live an ordinary life in Delaware, but are constantly thwarted by monstrous forces—including Satan—who yearns for custody of his daughter’s soul. The series features the voices of Danny DeVito, Aubrey Plaza, and Lucy DeVito, and was created and written by Darcy Fowler, Seth Kirschner, and Kieran Valla.

The new limited series The Patient is a taut psychological thriller starring Steve Carell and Domhnall Gleeson, from creators Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg—their first project since their Emmy Award‑winning drama The Americans. It is currently in production in Los Angeles and will premiere later this year.

Limited series Class of ’09, starring Brian Tyree Henry and Kate Mara, is set to premiere later this year. This FBI suspense thriller was created by Emmy Award‑winning writer Tom Rob Smith.

Welcome to Wrexham is a docuseries about the Wrexham Red Dragons football club, the third oldest professional organized soccer team in the U.K., and their devoted fans in the town of Wrexham, Wales. Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds bought the club and are making a significant investment to restore this once‑great franchise and ignite renewed hope for a great, working‑class town fallen on hard times. Welcome to Wrexham will air later this year.

The docuseries Dear Mama—the story of Afeni and Tupac Shakur from award‑winning director Allen Hughes—will also debut later this year.

From ABC Signature Studios, Fleishman Is in Trouble, based on the New York Times bestseller by Taffy Brodesser‑Akner, stars Jesse Eisenberg, Lizzy Caplan, and Claire Danes. Valerie Faris and John Dayton are directors and executive producers. It is currently in production in New York.

FX recently ordered the drama series Kindred, based on Octavia Butler’s classic of the same title, written by Branden Jacobs‑Jenkins and starring Mallori Johnson and Micah Stock. The popular science-fiction novel, released in 1979, is regarded as a visionary work to this day. The series begins production later this spring.

Retreat, created by Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij, is a radical, modern reinvention of the classic whodunit starring Emmy‑nominated Emma Corrin and the recently announced Clive Owen. Production begins at the end of the month in Iceland and New Jersey.

FX recently ordered the limited series Justified: City Primeval, based on Elmore Leonard’s City Primeval: High Noon in Detroit. The series will star Timothy Olyphant, who reunites with the original creative team, including Dave Andron, Michael Dinner, and Graham Yost.

Production is currently underway on the epic period drama Shōgun, based on the best‑selling novel by James Clavell. In terms of scale and scope, according to FX, it’s the most ambitious production in their history.

The television series Alien—from Noah Hawley and executive producer Ridley Scott, based on the classic film of the same title—is in pre-production. This series won’t begin physical production until next year.

Also, FX will debut two limited series spinoffs from 20th Television, as part of Ryan Murphy’s award‑winning American Stories franchise: The first is Gladiator: American Sports Story—the story of the rise and fall of New England Patriots’ Super Bowl‑winning tight end Aaron Hernandez; and the second is JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette: American Love Story, which chronicles the couple’s love affair and tragic death.

New Trailer for Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter

Your favorite gumshoes are back for more adventure, and get ready for a celebration of movie dancing with Derek and Juliane Hough!

Disney+’s Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers—The Gumshoes are Back!

It’s a comeback 30 years in the making… Earlier this week, our pals at Disney+ released the first trailer (and a new poster) for the original movie Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers.

The hybrid live-action/CG animated action-comedy catches up with the former Disney Afternoon television stars in modern-day Los Angeles, where they’re living amongst both cartoons and humans—but their lives are decidedly different now. It’s been decades since their successful TV series was canceled, and Chip (voice of John Mulaney) has succumbed to a life of suburban domesticity as an insurance salesman; meanwhile, Dale (voice of Andy Sandberg) has had CGI surgery and works the nostalgia convention circuit, desperate to relive his glory days. But when a former cast mate mysteriously disappears, Chip and Dale must repair their broken friendship and take on their Rescue Rangers detective personas once again to save their friend’s life.

KiKi Layne also stars in the film, with Will Arnett, Eric Bana, Flula Borg, Dennis Haysbert, Keegan-Michael Key, Tress MacNeille, Tim Robinson, Seth Rogen, J.K. Simmons, and Chris Parnell rounding out the cast. Directed by Akiva Schaffer and written by Dan Gregor and Doug Mand, Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers premieres Friday, May 20, exclusively on the streamer.

5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Weekend

As we sail into President’s Day weekend, there’s a lot to look forward to from around the worlds of Disney… Get comfy and explore all the magic of the winter season with the Disney+ debut of The Wonderful Winter of Mickey Mouse on Friday; tune in for the broadcast premiere of Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson’s Oscar®-nominated documentary Summer of Soul (…or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) on ABC this Sunday night; and so much more.

Get Ready to Step Into…The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough

In anticipation of the 94th Oscars® airing on ABC next month, Emmy® Award-winning choreographers and professional dancers Derek Hough and Julianne Hough (Dancing with the Stars) are recreating the most legendary cinematic performances in an all-new one-hour special, Step Into…The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough.

The special will feature a sure-to-be-fabulous star-studded cast—to be announced at a later date—of singers, dancers, actors, and film legends. Reimagined through a modern lens, the performances will draw inspiration from iconic films including Singin’ in the Rain, Moulin Rouge, Beauty and the Beast, Chicago, Dirty Dancing, Saturday Night Fever, and La La Land.

Here from the brother-sister duo in the teaser clip above—and tune in for all the tuneful fun when Step Into…The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough premieres on Sunday, March 20, at 10 p.m. EDT, only on ABC.

Disney Wish to Deliver Endless Entertainment and Family Fun

Our friends at Disney Cruise Line just revealed some truly amazing new entertainment options coming to the Disney Wish, which is gearing up to set sail this July. Picnicking with Olaf? Delicious treats themed to the emotions of Inside Out? All that, and so much more! Read up on what guests can expect by clicking here.

Hulu’s How I Met Your Father—Returning for Season 2!

Big news, How I Met Your Father fans: Hulu has renewed the series for a 20-episode second season! The first season of the Hilary Duff-led comedy debuted on Hulu on Tuesday, January 18.

In the near future, Sophie is telling her son the story of how she met his father: a story that catapults us back to the year 2022, where Sophie and her close-knit group of friends are in the midst of figuring out who they are, what they want out of life, and how to fall in love in the age of dating apps and limitless options.

Starring Duff (who also serves as producer), Christopher Lowell, Francia Raisa, Suraj Sharma, Tom Ainsley, and Tien Tran, How I Met Your Father is written by Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger, and executive produced by Aptaker, Berger, Carter Bays, Craig Thomas, Pam Fryman, and Adam Londy. Stay tuned for more news on the show’s second season in the coming months…

ICYMI: Disney’s Big Game Trailers Reveal Doctor Strange, Moon Knight… and GOATs!

We’re still a-twitter from all the excitement of last weekend’s Big Game, and part of that is reveling in the incredible trailers from around the worlds of Disney that premiered during the pigskin proceedings. Missed ’em the first time around? (That’s okay; not everyone is a sports fan!) Or just want wanna relive the fun? Take a gander at our rundown, complete with the clips themselves, right here at D23.com.

The Original Proud Family Characters: Where Are They Now?

By Zach Johnson

It’s time to get reacquainted with the Proud family.

On Wednesday, February 23, the Disney+ Original series The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder will continue the stories of Penny Proud, her madcap family, and her loyal crew, first seen in the groundbreaking Disney Channel series The Proud Family (2001-2005). It’s been nearly two decades since the fan-favorite characters were last seen onscreen—and although much has changed, in some ways, they’re still the same.

“The best thing about The Proud Family is that we have conversations about things other people usually shy away from,” says Kyla Pratt, who voices Penny Proud. “I’m so excited to be a part of this project. I’m a fan, too! I’m literally like, ‘When do I get to see the next episode? It’s great to be part of something that touches so many people in so many different ways.”

Before the two-episode premiere, the cast shares updates on their characters:

Penny Proud (voiced by Kyla Pratt)
The 2020s brings new challenges for Penny, including trying to find the peace with Maya Leibowitz-Jenkins (voiced by Keke Palmer), a socially woke neighbor who thinks she has a lot to teach her. Much to her father’s chagrin, 14-year-old Penny also has a new boyfriend, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Brown (voiced by Asante Blackk). Plus, she’s taking a stand against bullying social media influencers. “When you bring a show like this back, you have to upgrade it to reflect what’s going on right now,” Pratt says. “You want the kids watching to relate to it. I can’t imagine growing up with social media, so for kids to have something like The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder address all of that—and everything else going on in the world—it’ll help them during that process.”

Oscar Proud (voiced by Tommy Davidson)
Admittedly, Oscar is struggling with seeing Penny, his eldest child, mature. “He’s just like every father whose little girl starts transitioning into womanhood,” Davidson tells D23. “All fathers are uncomfortable with that growth, you know what I mean? It’s just a new thing altogether. I’ve gone through it a couple of times… Parenting is no joke!”

Trudy Proud (voiced by Paula Jai Parker)
Veterinarian Trudy is expanding her business with a pet ambulance. “She’s taking it on the road,” says Parker, “and I think that is a testament to the growth of the show.” Between that and raising three kids with Oscar, Trudy has her (very capable) hands full.

Suga Mama (voiced by JoMarie Payton)
Suga Mama remains ready as ever to dispense tough love or a gentle hand whenever Penny needs it. “I like the honesty in Suga Mama’s voice,” Payton says. “I like the freedom she has to be honest and to be down to earth. She says it how she means it.”

Dijonay Jones (voiced by Karen Malina White)
Impulsive and loyal, Dijonay always keeps things interesting. White, for one, can’t wait to see what fans think of Dijonay’s evolution. “Fans from the original series will be excited,” she says. “And now we’re getting a whole new audience, a whole new generation of fans.”

LaCienega Boulevardez (voiced by Alisa Reyes)
LaCienega and Penny are still frenemies. Despite their differences—or perhaps because of them—they learn a lot from each other. “No matter how sassy or spunky LaCienega is, at the end of the day, she always learns from her trials and tribulations,” Reyes explains. “There’s always a moral lesson, and that’s what I love about this show.”

Zoey Howzer (voiced by Soleil Moon Frye)
The adorably awkward Zoey is starting to find her groove, and it’s just one of the many things Frye loves about voicing the character. “I feel like when people watch the show, you can really identify with a certain character,” she says. “You can find a piece of yourself reflected. It’s so wonderful that families can watch it together and say, ‘I identify with this character.’ ‘I identify with this one.’ It’s such a testament to the show.”

Michael Collins (voiced by EJ Johnson)
Even now, Penny’s fashion-loving friend is still a trendsetter—just look at their pink hair, for instance! Johnson describes their nonconforming character to D23 as “fabulous, unapologetic, fearless, carefree, and loving,” adding, “I just love that they’re themselves. Michael has the wit, the sass, the great one-liners, and the outfit changes!”

Want to know what’s new with Uncle Bobby (voiced by Cedric “The Entertainer”), Felix Boulevardez (voiced by Carlos Mencia), Sunset Boulevardez (voiced by Maria Canals-Barrera), Papi (voiced by Alvaro Gutierrez), Myron Lewinski (voiced by Marcus T. Paulk), and Nubia Gross (voiced by Raquel Lee Bolleau)? Stream The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder when the first two episodes debut on Disney+ Wednesday, February 23.

Everything New You Can Stream on Disney+ in March 2022

By Zach Johnson

Disney+ is pulling out all the stops this March!

The streamer just announced several new titles that will become available to stream throughout the month, starting with Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red on March 11. The film introduces Mei Lee (voice of Rosalie Chiang), a confident, dorky 13-year-old torn between staying her mother’s dutiful daughter and the chaos of adolescence. Her protective (if not slightly overbearing) mother, Ming (voice of Sandra Oh), is never far from her daughter—an unfortunate reality for the teenager. As if changes to her interests, relationships, and body weren’t enough, whenever Mei Lee gets too excited (which is practically ALWAYS), she “poofs” into a giant red panda! Also premiering that day will be Embrace the Panda: Making Turning Red, a documentary about the all-women team at the helm of Pixar’s original feature. With behind-the-scenes access to director Domee Shi and her core leadership crew, this story shines a light on the powerful professional and personal journeys that brought this heartfelt story to the screen.

Cheaper by the Dozen

A week later, on March 18, Disney+ will premiere two new original films. Cheaper by the Dozen is a fresh take on the 2003 hit family comedy that follows the raucous exploits of a blended family of 12, the Bakers, as they navigate a hectic home life while simultaneously managing their family business. The movie stars Gabrielle Union, Zach Braff, Erika Christensen, Timon Kyle Durrett, Journee Brown, Kylie Rogers, Andre Robinson, Caylee Blosenski, Aryan Simhadri, Leo Abelo Perry, Mykal-Michelle Harris, Christian Cote, Sebastian Cote, and Luke Prael. More Than Robots, meanwhile, is an original documentary presented by Supper Club and Disney+ and made in partnership with FIRST®. It follows four teams of teens from around the world as they prepare for the 2020 FIRST Robotics Competition. Get to know teams from Los Angeles, Mexico City and Chiba, Japan as they work towards the goal of taking their unique designs all the way to the highly competitive global championships. Despite their various obstacles, they persevere and learn there is more to the competition than just robots.

The series Parallels, premiering March 23 with all episodes, follows four teenage friends on the French-Swiss border whose lives are turned upside down after a mysterious event scatters them across time and into separate universes. With two friends in the present day, and the other two in a completely separate timeline, they must find a way to reunite, unravel the mysteries of what happened, and then return home—before their futures are altered forever.

Moon Knight

As we announced earlier today, OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film) will premiere on March 25. Grammy® Award-nominated singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo takes a familiar road trip from Salt Lake City, where she began writing her debut album SOUR, to Los Angeles. Along the way, Rodrigo recounts the memories of writing and creating her record-breaking debut album and shares her feelings as a young woman navigating a specific time in her life. Through new live arrangements of her songs, intimate interviews, and never-before-seen footage from the making of the album, the cinematic journey explores the story of SOUR. In The Wonderful Spring of Mickey Mouse, also debuting March 25, Mickey Mouse and his friends explore the promise of the spring season through the lens of a nature documentary.

Closing out the premieres in March will be Marvel Studios’ highly anticipated series Moon Knight, streaming March 30. (Watch a Big Game spot here.) When Steven Grant (Oscar Isaac), a mild-mannered gift-shop employee, becomes plagued with blackouts and memories of another life, he discovers he has dissociative identity disorder and shares a body with mercenary Marc Spector. As Steven/Marc’s enemies converge upon them, they must navigate their complex identities while thrust into a deadly mystery among the powerful gods of Egypt.

The Proud Family

In addition, brand-new episodes of the Disney+ Original series The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder will continue to debut weekly on Wednesdays. Throughout the month, the streamer will add episodes of fan-favorite series such as Mickey Mouse Funhouse and Muppet Babies, as well as complete seasons of Brain Games: On the Road and The Doc Files. As previously announced, the Oscar®-nominated film West Side Story will make its streaming debut March 2. Russia’s Wild Tiger and Step are among the film titles that will join the Disney+ library in March.

All the titles coming to Disney+ in March are listed below:

West Side Story

Wednesday, March 2
Brain Games: On the Road (Season 1)
Broken Karaoke (Season 1, 5 Episodes)
Mickey Mouse Funhouse (Season 1, 4 Episodes)
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (Episode 3: “It All Started with an Orange Basketball”)
West Side Story

Friday, March 4
Russia’s Wild Tiger

Wednesday, March 9
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (Episode 4: “Father Figures”)
Weekend Family (Season 1)

Turning Red

Friday, March 11
Embrace the Panda: Making Turning Red (Premiere)
Turning Red (Premiere)

Wednesday, March 16
Big City Greens (Season 3, 5 episodes)
Daredevil (Seasons 1-3)
The Defenders (Season 1)
Jessica Jones (Seasons 1-3)
Luke Cage (Seasons 1-2)
Iron Fist (Seasons 1-2)
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (Seasons 1-7)
Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends (Season 1, 5 Episodes)
Miraculous Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir (Season 4, 6 Episodes)
Muppet Babies (Season 3, 2 Episodes)
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (Episode 5: “Snackland”)
The Punisher (Seasons 1-2)

More Than Robots

Friday, March 18
Cheaper by the Dozen (Premiere)
More Than Robots (Premiere)
Step

Wednesday, March 23
The Doc Files (Season 1)
Doc McStuffins (Shorts) (Season 1)
Parallels (Season 1) (All Episodes Streaming) (Premiere)
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (Episode 6: “Get In”)

OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film)

Friday, March 25
OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film) (Premiere)
The Wonderful Spring of Mickey Mouse (Premiere)

Wednesday, March 30
I Cavalieri Di Castelcorvo (Season 1)
Moon Knight (Episode 1) (Premiere)
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (Episode 7: “When You Wish Upon a Roker”)

5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Weekend

By Andie Hagemann

It’s time for another weekend chock-full of exciting content across your televisions and streaming devices! Explore the magic of the winter season with the debut of the animated feature The Wonderful Winter of Mickey Mouse on Friday; that same day, mature audiences can watch the streamer debut of the rollicking action film The King’s Man. Start off your Saturday with a new episode of The Ghost and Molly McGee—which includes an uber competitive McGee family game night. Embark on an epic adventure through the worldwide web with Ralph Breaks the Internet on Sunday, followed that night by the broadcast network debut of the Oscar®-nominated documentary Summer of Soul (…or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised).

The Wonderful Winter of Mickey Mouse—Friday, February 18, on Disney+
Oh, boy! The second season of the hit animated series The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse returns with four brand-new specials themed to each season—winter, spring, summer, and autumn—geared for the young and young-at-heart. To kick things off, experience the wonder of the winter season as it takes Mickey Mouse and his pals through three magical stories.

The King’s Man—Friday, February 18, on Hulu
Discover the origins of the first independent intelligence agency in this action-packed adventure suitable for mature audiences. During the World War I era, one man attempts to race against time to stop a collection of some of history’s worst tyrants and criminal masterminds from wiping out millions. This thriller stars Ralph Fiennes (above), Gemma Arterton, Rhys Ifans, Matthew Goode, Tom Hollander, Harris Dickinson and Daniel Brühl, with Dijimon Hounsou and Charles Dance in key supporting roles.

The Ghost and Molly McGee—Saturday, February 19, at 6:30 a.m. ET, on Disney Channel
Get ready for more hilarious hijinks from Molly (voiced by Ashly Burch) and Scratch (voiced by Dana Snyder) in this all-new episode! Things get heated during family game night when the McGees let their competitive spirit get the best of them. Then, Molly seeks to expose Andrea Davenport (voiced by Jules Medcraft) after she takes sole credit for Molly’s volunteer work. Thomas Lennon and Jessica Keenan Wynn guest star as Mr. and Mrs. Davenport.

Ralph Breaks the Internet—Sunday, February 20, at 12:40 p.m. ET, on Freeform
Your favorite video game misfits Ralph (voiced by John C. Reilly) and Vanellope (voiced by Sarah Silverman) are back with another fun-filled adventure! The pair risk it all by traveling to the worldwide web in search of a missing part to save Vanellope’s game, Sugar Rush. The duo turn to their internet pals—including Yesss (voiced by Taraji P. Henson), the head algorithm and heart and soul of the trend-making site BuzzzTube, and Shank (voiced by Gal Gadot), a tough-as-nails driver from the gritty online auto-racing game Slaughter Race—to help them on their quest.

Summer of Soul (…or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)—Sunday, February 20, at 8 p.m. ET, on ABC
We heard it through the grapevine that this Oscar®-nominated and award-winning documentary is making its broadcast television debut! In his acclaimed debut as a filmmaker, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson has created a documentary centered around The Harlem Music Festival—an epic event that celebrated Black history, culture, and fashion. Over the course of six weeks in the summer of 1969, just 100 miles south of Woodstock, the festival was filmed in Mount Morris Park (now Marcus Garvey Park). The footage was largely forgotten and never seen by the public—until now. Summer of Soul is also available to stream on Hulu and Disney+.

Disney Wish to Deliver Endless Entertainment and Family Fun

By the D23 Team

From indulging in Inside Out-inspired treats and going on a picnic with Frozen friends, to immersive shows featuring Disney Princesses, villains, and heroes... the newest Disney Cruise Line ship has been expertly designed to deliver endless fun for the whole family.

“Family is at the heart of everything we do,” said Laura Cabo, portfolio creative executive, Walt Disney Imagineering. “When we set out to design the next generation of Disney cruise ships, we wanted to provide families with more opportunities than ever to make lasting memories together and to experience Disney storytelling in completely new ways. Whether it’s a new take on a guest favorite experience, like our signature sweets shop, or an immersive show in a first-of-its-kind venue like Luna and Hero Zone, there will be no shortage of family fun aboard the Disney Wish.”

Disney Wish

Inside Out: Joyful Sweets 

Inside Out: Joyful Sweets will emphasize the sweeter side of life. In this dazzling dessert shop inspired by the Pixar film, guests will find an abundance of handmade gelato, ice cream, candy, and novelty treats for purchase. This brightly colored wonderland—designed to resemble the control center inside 11-year-old Riley’s mind, where her emotions guide her through everyday life—will feature sculpted figures of the film’s five main characters and glowing memory orb light fixtures.

The shop will offer nearly 40 flavors of gelato and ice cream, with daily handcrafted gelato specials in decadent combinations like peanut butter pretzel and white chocolate raspberry. Whipped cream, fruit compotes, and sauces will be freshly made in-house to complement a wide selection of tasty toppings.

Signature treats inspired by the film will include colorful cupcakes that evoke the five emotions—Joy (lemon), Sadness (blueberry), Disgust (pistachio), Anger (red velvet), and Fear (bubble gum)—and chocolate memory orbs filled with sweet candy remembrances. Specialty macarons and cake pops will join the assortment of handcrafted truffles, designer cookies, indulgent brownies, and vibrant candy offerings.

Olaf’s Royal Picnic

For the first time ever, guests can join their favorite Frozen friends for a summertime picnic in Arendelle during a premium entertainment experience specially designed for families with children ages 3 to 12. At Olaf’s Royal Picnic, guests will interact with Olaf, Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff like never before and delight in live musical performances of beloved songs like “Let It Go,” “Fixer Upper,” and “In Summer.”

Under the expert direction of Baroness Dagmar Birgir—a lively lady-in-waiting to Queen Anna—castle staff will serve up delicious summer treats and picnic fare for the whole family to enjoy. The hall will be decked out in summer splendor just for the occasion, with a canopy of colorful flowers among the festive decor. Children will receive an assortment of gifts and keepsakes, including a reversible troll plush, themed picnic blanket and custom Nordic-style mandolin, which they’ll need for a special “Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People” strum-and-sing-along with Kristoff. From royal proclamations to unexpected visitors, the show will be jam-packed with surprises worth melting for. Guests who have booked a Disney Wish cruise may reserve Olaf's Royal Picnic before their sailing for an additional fee.

Immersive Storytelling and Interactive Shows

As previously announced, Disney Cruise Line is combining innovative design and technology to create the next generation of family entertainment venues aboard the Disney Wish: Grand Hall, Luna, and Hero Zone. These imaginative environments will come to life with immersive storytelling and interactive shows that put families front and center as they play a part in the magic.

Disney Wish

Grand Hall

The fairytale castle-inspired Grand Hall will evolve from a gathering space into an enchanting theater through the magic of built-in special effects and the first-ever atrium stage on a Disney ship. A royal greeting will await families as they enter the glittering Grand Hall for the first time. Every child will receive their very own wishing wand upon embarkation, which they will use to make the “first wish” of their vacation during a special boarding celebration. During the sailing, families can attend a royal gathering of magnificent proportions as Disney Princesses descend into the Grand Hall to meet and greet with guests. The stage will conceal a host of Disney friends during “Who’s Behind the Curtain?”—a playful game show where guests answer questions to reveal the identity of hidden characters. On the final night of every sailing, cruisers will return to the Grand Hall and raise their wands with Fairy Godmother to ignite a spectacular farewell show featuring favorite characters, special effects, and lively performances.

Disney Wish

Luna

This brand-new entertainment hub—outfitted with a two-story LED screen wall, stage, and bar—will offer a variety of live shows designed for families to laugh, sing, and compete together. Villains Game Night is a witty game show where guests will attempt to answer Disney trivia questions amid the jeers and sneers of nefarious Disney foes, including Cruella de Vil, Gaston, Hades, Maleficent, and more, who will join on screen. Disney Songbook will put guests in the spotlight as they belt out Disney songs and showcase their star talent for a live camera crew, who will project each performance onto the big screen.

Plus, during the live grand finale event for Disney Uncharted Adventure—an all-new interactive experience that uses guests’ mobile devices to unlock hidden adventures aboard the ship—families will team up with other cruisers at Luna to battle an infamous Disney villain.

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Hero Zone

Introducing a completely new category of active family play to the Disney Cruise Line portfolio, Hero Zone is a futuristic sports arena where physical activity will blend with imagination—offering highly produced show experiences in addition to free-play sports. Families will test their strength, speed, and stamina during the Incredi-Games, a high-energy game show featuring an elaborate obstacle course of over-the-top physical challenges, each inspired by the dynamic characters of Pixar’s The Incredibles. Now with more fanfare than ever before, the guest-favorite Disney Cruise Line experience Jack-Jack’s Incredible Diaper Dash will offer terrific tots the chance to compete for the coveted title of Diaper Dash Champion as they speed-crawl across a 20-foot track amid the cheers (and chuckles) of family, friends, and adoring fans.

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More Fun Throughout the Ship

In true Disney Cruise Line fashion, the Disney Wish will offer a robust menu of world-class entertainment infused with more Disney storytelling, bringing to life the fantastical worlds and beloved characters at the heart of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars adventures like never before. Families will embark on a splashtacular adventure with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse aboard the first-ever Disney attraction at sea; revel in a royal celebration during a theatrical dining experience with Frozen friends; team up with the Avengers on a Marvel cinematic dining adventure; travel to a galaxy far, far away in a first-of-its-kind Star Wars experience on board a Disney ship; delight in an original, Broadway-style theatrical production of The Little Mermaid; and so much more!

Maiden Voyage and Inaugural Season

The Disney Wish will sail its maiden voyage on July 14, 2022, followed by a season of three- and four-night cruises to Nassau, Bahamas, and Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay, from Port Canaveral, Florida.

To learn more about the Disney Wish or to book a vacation, guests can visit disneycruise.com, call Disney Cruise Line at 888-325-2500 or contact their travel agent.

The 94th Oscars®: How to Watch The Walt Disney Company’s Nominees

By Courtney Potter

The stars will align—literally and figuratively—when Hollywood convenes next month for the 94th Oscars®... and films from across The Walt Disney Company earned an amazing 23 Academy Award® nominations in total!

If you’re a movie buff like us, you’ll want to make sure you’re well-prepared for the ceremony by watching the nominated films. Whether it’s your first or 51st viewing, we’ve created a handy guide for where you can find Disney’s incredible nominees for streaming on your TV or favorite device. Pop up some corn, snuggle in, and enjoy!

West Side Story

West Side Story – Streaming Soon on Disney+
Steven Spielberg’s take on the iconic musical—with music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim—was nominated in seven categories, including Best Picture, Best Directing (Spielberg), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Ariana DeBose), and Best Costume Design (Paul Tazewell). And just in time for the height of Oscar-related fun, you can watch the 20th Century Studios film on Disney+ beginning Wednesday, March 2!

Watch West Side Story on Disney+

Nightmare Alley

Nightmare Alley – Streaming on Hulu
The Guillermo Del Toro-helmed Searchlight Pictures film garnered four nominations, including Best Picture and Best Production Design. The story, based on the 1946 novel of the same name by William Lindsay Gresham, follows an ambitious carny (Bradley Cooper, who also produced the film) as he books a ticket to success by conning the elite of 1940s society.

Watch Nightmare Alley on Hulu

Encanto

Encanto – Streaming on Disney+
The latest from our pals at Walt Disney Animation Studios is up for three Academy Awards: Best Animated Feature Film, Best Original Score (Germaine Franco), and Best Original Song for “Dos Oruguitas.” The incredible story of the family Madrigal will have you talking about Bruno and craving arepas con queso in no time...

Watch Encanto on Disney+

Cruella

Cruella – Streaming on Disney+
The live-action origin story of one of Disney’s most iconic villains is up for two Academy Awards: Best Costume Design and Best Makeup and Hairstyling. This Walt Disney Studios film is set in 1970s London, where we find Estella, a creative young fashion designer determined to make a name for herself, becoming the raucous Cruella we know and love today.

Watch Cruella on Disney+

The Eyes of Tammy Faye

The Eyes of Tammy Faye – Streaming on HBO Max
This Searchlight Pictures film was nominated for two Academy Awards: Best Actress in a Leading Role (Jessica Chastain) and Best Makeup and Hairstyling. Go inside the incredible world of televangelists Jim and Tammy Faye Baker by streaming the film on HBO Max.

Free Guy

Free Guy – Streaming Soon on Disney+
The 20th Century Studios film is up for Best Visual Effects—which isn’t a surprise, since it takes place in an incredible video game world filled with gravity-defying adventures. And here’s some great news: Look for the action-packed comedy on Disney+ beginning Wednesday, February 23!

Watch Free Guy on Disney+

Luca

Luca – Streaming on Disney+
Nominated for Best Animated Feature Film, Luca is a fin-tastic coming-of-age story that follows the adventures of two teenage sea monsters over the course of one life-changing summer on the Italian Riviera. You can watch the film now on Disney+.

Watch Luca on Disney+

Raya and the Last Dragon

Raya and the Last Dragon – Streaming on Disney+
Also nominated for Best Animated Feature Film—it’s an embarrassment of animated riches this year, truly—Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Raya and the Last Dragon is a lush fantasy-adventure that explores the beauty of teamwork, the power of hope, and the magic of trust. See it now on Disney+!

Watch Raya and the Last Dragon on Disney+

Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings

Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings – Streaming on Disney+
This Marvel Studios action-adventure is nominated for Best Visual Effects. The film follows Shang-Chi (Simu Liu), who must confront the past he thought he left behind when he is drawn into the web of the mysterious Ten Rings organization. Now available for your viewing pleasure on Disney+...

Watch Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings on Disney+

Summer of Soul

Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) – Streaming on Hulu and Disney+
This documentary from Searchlight Pictures / Onyx Collective—the filmmaking debut of Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson—is up for Best Documentary Feature. Part music film, part historical record, it tells the story of the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival held just 100 miles south of Woodstock. In addition, Summer of Soul will make its broadcast debut this Sunday, February 20, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.

Watch Summer of Soul on Disney+
Watch Summer of Soul on Hulu

The 94th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 27, at the Dolby® Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood, airing live on ABC at 8 p.m. ET/PT (and in more than 200 territories worldwide). Mark those calendars—and stay tuned for more Oscars content right here at D23.com!

OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film) Coming to Disney+ This March

By Zach Johnson

This is going to be quite a ride! Today, multiple Grammy® Award-nominated singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo announced on social media that her new upcoming original film, OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film), will debut exclusively on Disney+ on March 25, 2022.

For the first time, Rodrigo takes audiences on a familiar road trip from Salt Lake City—the shooting location for the first two seasons of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series—where she began writing her triple-platinum Geffen Records debut album SOUR, to Los Angeles. Along the way, she recounts the memories of writing and creating her record-breaking debut album and shares her feelings as a young woman navigating a specific time in her life. Through new live arrangements of her songs, intimate interviews, and never-before-seen footage from the making of the album, follow Rodrigo along on a cinematic journey exploring the story of SOUR, which features her quadruple-platinum debut “drivers license,” among other hit songs.

OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u features 11 songs from SOUR performed with brand-new arrangements in unique locations, including Mojave Airplane Boneyard, Roy’s Motel & Café, Arcosanti, and the Red Rock Canyon State Park. It also includes special guest performances and appearances by Grammy-nominated artist Jacob Collier, Blu DeTiger, and Towa Bird. The film also explores how SOUR came to be through Rodrigo’s personal stories and behind-the-scenes footage, which feature intimate moments that showcase her artistry in and out of the studio.

“This is a unique film experience where, for the first time, fans will understand how her album came to be and why it was such a personal journey for Olivia,” said Ayo Davis, president, Disney Branded Television. “This is not a concert film per se, but really, an opportunity to experience first-hand how Olivia Rodrigo became one of the biggest music stars of the day—and a chance to see her perform the songs from SOUR like never before.”

OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u is a Disney+ Original film from Disney Branded Television, directed by Stacey Lee and produced by Interscope Films and Supper Club.

“driving home 2 u is such a unique and fresh approach to a music film, and that’s just what we’ve come to expect from Olivia,” said John Janick, chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M and Interscope Films. “It’s an authentic look into her creative process, her incredible drive, and who she is as an artist and person. We’re so proud to have co-produced this film with Supper Club and are thrilled that it has found a home on Disney +.”

Watch an Exclusive Clip from The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder

By Zach Johnson

The wait is almost over!

We’re counting down the days until the two-episode series premiere of The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder on Disney+. To add to our excitement, our friends at the streamer have shared an exclusive clip with D23 that features Uncle Bobby (voiced by Cedric “The Entertainer”) helping Trudy Proud (voiced by Paula Jai Parker) prepare to take her business to the next level. All Trudy has to do is “hit the button”… but as the scene below shows, it’s not quite that simple!

The season will find Trudy reaching new career heights. “Trudy was always a veterinarian, but now she’s taking it on the road,” Parker tells D23 in an exclusive interview. “I think that is a testament of the growth of the show. I am proud that The Proud Family was the first African American cartoon on Disney Channel—and on any network. We predate all of what is now a staple of Black cartoons. The fact that we’re not going back to where we were, but we’re progressing to where we are, is Disney all day long. That’s just what Disney does. They don’t allow you to stagnate, because the world isn’t stagnated. We all grow up. We all grow better.”

In addition to Cedric “The Entertainer” and Parker, the new original series’ returning voice cast from The Proud Family includes Kyla Pratt as Penny Proud, Tommy Davidson as Oscar Proud, JoMarie Payton as Suga Mama, Karen Malina White as Dijonay Jones, Alisa Reyes as LaCienega Boulevardez, and Soleil Moon Frye as Zoey Howzer. Returning recurring cast members include Carlos Mencia as Felix Boulevardez, Maria Canals-Barrera as Sunset Boulevardez, Alvaro Gutierrez as Papi, Marcus T. Paulk as Myron Lewinski, and Raquel Lee Bolleau as Nubia Gross.

The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder premieres Wednesday, February 23, only on Disney+.