Behind the Scenes of Fire of Love from National Geographic Documentary Films

By Zach Johnson

Fire of Love, from director and producer Sara Dosa, tells a story of creation and destruction, following two bold explorers as they venture into the unknown—all for the sake of love. Indeed, Katia and Maurice Krafft loved two things: each other and volcanoes. For two decades, the French volcanologist couple roamed the Earth, chasing eruptions and documenting their discoveries. Ultimately, they died in a 1991 volcanic explosion, leaving a legacy that enriched our knowledge of the natural world.

Dosa says she was inspired to make Fire of Love while finishing her first film, The Seer and the Unseen (2019), a verité documentary set in Iceland. “Iceland is a volcanic island, and as we were looking for archival imagery of erupting volcanos in Iceland—that’s when we first learned of Katia and Maurice Krafft,” Dosa recalls. “My team and I instantly thought, ‘Wow, this footage is spectacular.’” Dosa was excited by the Kraffts’ love for each other and for the Earth, but what sealed the deal was their treasure trove of footage. “We thought, ‘Wow, this is really a film we want to make.’”

Katia Krafft wears a metal helmet-like contraption. The metal has scratch marks and scuff marks all over. Krafft’s face is visible through a rectangular cut-out.

Distributed theatrically by National Geographic Documentary Films and Neon, Fire of Love proved to be a labor of love for Dosa and her filmmaking team. “We had phenomenal challenges along the way,” she confesses. “For example, the 16mm footage that Katia and Maurice shot did not have any synced sound. Sound plays such a constitutive role in narrative storytelling, so we [had to ask ourselves], ‘How are we going to be able to do this?’ Working with my extraordinary editors, Erin Casper and Jocelyne Chaput, we devised ways to create soundscapes using volcano libraries, doing very precise research to make sure that the eruptions sounded scientifically accurate and built the character of the volcano in a multidimensional way.”

Dosa continues, “It was also extremely challenging to tell an intimate love story when our protagonists had passed away 30 years before we ever came to the material. We drew upon our experience as verité filmmakers to listen deeply, however we could, to figure out ways for the project to still be a co-creation. That meant hungrily reading everything we could read about the Kraffts—including their nearly 20 books they wrote—and, of course, listening and watching all of their own footage. And it also meant doing some deep research with the people who knew and loved them. We tried to conjure their spirits and at once acknowledge that there are some things we could never know because they passed away. There was that balance between speaking to the unknowns and to their story. Hopefully those unknowns would resonate with the great unknowns of the planet that Katia and Maurice themselves were so in love with.”

Maurice Krafft (left) and Katia Krafft (right) wear blue coats; Maurice’s coat has black color blocking from the ribs down. Maurice is also wearing a pink hat and carrying a green and black backpack. Katie is wearing a red hat and large glasses and is carrying a Nikon camera around her neck. Behind them are giant plumes of smoke.

Hailed by Variety as “a spellbinding experience” and The Hollywood Reporter as “a gorgeously photographed, dreamily constructed portrait,” Fire of Love won multiple awards throughout its festival run, including the Sundance Film Festival’s Jonathan Oppenheim Editing Award, the Visions du Réel Audience Award, The International Wildlife Film Festival’s Best Feature Award, the Independent Film Festival Boston’s Documentary Grand Jury Prize, and SIFF’s Special Jury Prize, among others. Most recently, it earned an Academy Award® nomination for Best Documentary Feature Film.

There’s no doubt that Fire of Love, which is currently available to stream on Disney+, has set the world on fire. “When we were making Fire of Love, we conceived of it as kind of an art collage film,” Dosa says. “It was a nature documentary about a love triangle between two humans and an elemental force. It was very French New Wave-inspired... The fact that we were acquired by Nat Geo—which created an opportunity for this art collage film to even reach wider audiences—was such a surprise and a delight for us.”

TRON Lightcycle / Run Races Across the Grid on the Cover of the New Disney twenty-three

By the D23 Team

Greetings, programs! The race is on toward the opening of TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by Enterprise this spring, where users will step out of reality and into the Grid while on this exhilarating attraction at Magic Kingdom Park. Based on the groundbreaking sci-fi classic TRON (1982) from Walt Disney Studios, as well as its sequel TRON: Legacy (2010), TRON Lightcycle / Run brings the digital world to Walt Disney World Resort with 3,000 feet of speed, sounds, and sights to light up the sky. In an exclusive interview, Chris Beatty, Portfolio Creative Director for Walt Disney Imagineering, prepares readers to be digitized, revealing the story and excitement that await guests. “We wanted to make sure TRON Lightcycle / Run is fun and thrilling and delivers on the heart and soul of TRON and the excitement of racing on the Grid,” Beatty says in the Spring issue of Disney twenty-three. Find out how the Imagineering team powers up on this promise through an action-packed race, cutting-edge technology, a brand-new soundtrack, and elements from the films.

Disney100: The Exhibition, opening February 18 at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, takes guests on an immersive journey through Disney’s storytelling legacy, one that is sure to ignite a sense of joy and nostalgia while also tugging on the heartstrings. Explore this one-of-a-kind exhibition with a behind-the-scenes look at the themed galleries, innovative technology, and rarely seen treasures from the Walt Disney Archives’ vault that offer new perspectives on these beloved stories.

The highly anticipated Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)—the continuation of the Multiverse Saga—kicks off with the release of Marvel Studios’ Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania on February 17. As readers take the leap into the Quantum Realm, stars Paul Rudd (Scott Lang/Ant-Man) and Jonathan Majors (Kang the Conqueror), as well as director Peyton Reed, share big details about this microscopic universe. As Rudd tells Disney twenty-three, “This movie is bigger in every way and will play an important part in what’s going to follow in the MCU.”

From the beginning of Phase 5 to the end of an era, Star-Lord (Chris Pratt) and his band of former renegades turned rag-tag heroes reach their final chapter when Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 opens this May. New and returning cast members including Sean Gunn (Kraglin), Will Poulter (Adam Warlock), and Pom Klementieff (Mantis) give readers a first look at what’s in store for this motley crew of misfits as they finally find their “place in the universe,” share what it was like to film this concluding installment of the Guardians’ story, and tease the emotional roller coaster to come.

The new issue, available exclusively to Gold Members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, also takes readers to Disney Parks around the world with a roundup of some of the cute and not-so-cuddly current residents at Disney’s Animal Kingdom; a journey through 40 years of Tokyo Disney Resort with a look ahead to its future; a toon-tastic tour of the exhibit highlighting Mickey Mouse’s illustrious career featured in the queue for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disneyland Park in California; and a visit to Penny Proud’s princess party with a Disney twist on The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder.

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Plus, as part of Disney’s 100th anniversary and to thank D23 Gold Members for being part of Disney’s official fan club, every issue shipped to members will include a magnet featuring the Mickey Mouse “Leader of the Club” Milestone Statue, created by artist James Fauntleroy.

Also in the Spring 2023 issue of Disney twenty-three:

  • A Spring Break reading list featuring books by award-winning authors that revisit classic stories
  • The creatures, characters, convoys, and locations—both nostalgic and new—in the Star Wars universe you can find in The Mandalorian
  • A special By the Numbers: Disney100 looking back at the beginning of The Walt Disney Company—the first in a four-part series
  • Regular features including D Society, Character Analysis, and Ask the Walt Disney Archives

Disney twenty-three is delivered directly to fans’ doorsteps and is offered exclusively to D23 Gold Members as a benefit of their membership. The latest issue will begin arriving before the end of February.

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5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Weekend Presented by State Farm®

By Andie Hagemann

From an aspiring restaurateur to football superstars (and everything in between), there’s something for every member of the family to enjoy this weekend. On Saturday, watch the network debut of an episode of Monsters at Work on Disney Channel, followed on the same network by a new episode of Hamster & Gretel, and then a presentation of Hidden Figures on FXM. Spend your Sunday with a viewing of The Princess and the Frog on Freeform, and the 2023 NFL Pro Bowl Games simulcast across ABC, ESPN+, ESPN Deportes, and DisneyXD.

In a scene from Monsters at Work, an orange furry monster with red eyebrows, red pigtails, and red hands steers a motorized cart. A tall purple and blue scaly monster with two large horns sits on the cart and holds a piece of paper.

Monsters at Work—Saturday, February 4, at 8 a.m. ET/PT on Disney Channel
Episode 9 makes its network debut… and things are a bit hairy! After abandoning his dream of becoming a Jokester, Tylor (voiced by Ben Feldman) sets his sights on becoming the perfect MIFTer. However, when he loses the sacred hair of David (voiced by Carlos Alazraqui), a former employee, Tylor must get it back before the MIFT team finds out. The voice cast also includes Disney Legends Billy Crystal and John Goodman, Mindy Kaling, Henry Winkler, Lucas Neff, Alanna Ubach, Stephen Stanton, Bonnie Hunt, and Jennifer Tilly.

In a scene from Hamster & Gretel, Gretel, an animated young girl, sits at a kitchen table and stares at a large robot. She wears an orange headband, a teal sleeveless top, and an orange skirt.

Hamster & Gretel—Saturday, February 4, at 9:30 a.m. ET/PT on Disney Channel
This all-new episode is chock-full of hilarious hijinks. In the first story, Hamster (voiced by Beck Bennett) gets amnesia after a supervillain fight. Then, Gretel (voiced by Meli Povenmire) and Nordle (voiced by Pamela Adlon) encounter a strange and powerful scone. Will they “overcrumb” their fierce opponent?

In a scene from Hidden Figures, actor Octavia Spencer as Dorothy Vaughan leads a group of Black women down a long hallway. She wears a green blouse and a matching green skirt and holds files in her hands.

Hidden Figures—Saturday, February 4, at 7:35 p.m. ET/PT on FXM
Three brilliant Black women at NASA—Katherine G. Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer), and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monae)—serve as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn (Glen Powell) into orbit. Directed by Theodore Melfi, the inspiring previously untold true story chronicles how the trio crossed all gender and races barriers to inspire generations to chase their dreams—no matter how big. The all-star cast also features Kevin Costner, Kirsten Dunst, Jim Parsons, Mahershala Ali, and Aldis Hodge. The film is also available to stream on Disney+.

In a scene from The Princess and the Frog, Tiana, an animated young woman, hangs off a railway car with her right arm and holds her green bowler hat with her left hand. She wears a yellow dress and a green overcoat. The railway car is green and brown and cruises down the center of the cobblestone street.

The Princess and the Frog—Sunday, February 5, at 2:40 p.m. ET/PT on Freeform
Tiana (voiced by Disney Legend Anika Noni Rose) dreams of one day opening the finest restaurant in New Orleans. Hard-working and ambitious, she’s willing to do whatever it takes to make her dream come true—and she’s “Almost There.” However, her plan takes a slight detour when she meets Prince Naveen (voiced by Bruno Campos), who has been turned into a frog by evil Dr. Facilier (voiced by Keith David). Mistaking her for a princess and hoping to break the spell, Naveen kisses Tiana—thereby turning her into a frog as well. The unlikely pair team up for a wild adventure through the bayou to enlist the help of Mama Odie (voiced by Jenifer Lewis), a powerful voodoo priestess. The beloved award-winning film also features the voices of Disney Legends Oprah Winfrey and John Goodman, Jim Cummings, Michael-Leon Wooley, Jennifer Cody, and Terrence Howard.

IMAGE 05A  Alt text: Host and former NFL star Peyton Manning holds a football and wears a blue suit, a brown belt, and a red-pattern, button-down shirt. He stands against a white background.  IMAGE 05B  Alt text: Host and former NFL star Eli Manning sits on a blue couch and wears a tan, quarter-zip jacket, a blue T-shirt, and gray pants. Behind Manning are framed photos, footballs, and collectibles.

2023 NFL Pro Bowl Games—Sunday, February 5, from 3-6 p.m. ET/12-3 p.m. PT on ABC, ESPN+, ESPN Deportes, and Disney XD
NFL superstars are descending upon Las Vegas for the reimagined all-star event. Players will be split into teams by conference—American Football Conference (AFC) and National Football Conference (NFC)—and will square off against each other in eight skills competitions held at Allegiant Stadium. Peyton Manning will lead the AFC team as head coach while his brother Eli Manning will helm the NFC team. The competitions include Best Catch, Gridiron Gauntlet, Kick Tac Toe, and Move the Chains, to name a few. Don’t miss appearances by NFL legends and celebrities throughout the event!

Quiz: How Well Do You Remember These Phineas and Ferb Songs?

By Jessica Benda

There’s 104 days of summer vacation—and 5,475 days since Phineas and Ferb officially premiered on Disney Channel. Whether you watched from Day One or caught up years later, Phineas, Ferb, and their eccentric pals and rivals brought summer adventures to any season, often set to an upbeat soundtrack that still plays in our heads. Though the show’s initial run concluded in 2015, a recently announced revival will bring 40 brand-new episodes. And, hopefully, another batch of catchy songs.

We know what we’re going to do today. In honor of the series’ 15th anniversary and newly announced seasons, let’s test your lyrical knowledge of these nostalgic songs. In the words of one Phineas and Ferb bop, “Let’s Take a Quiz.”

“Discovering something that doesn’t exist / Or giving a _____ a shower”

Correct! Wrong!

“Tying our shoes, it’s better / Combing our hair, it’s better / Like we’re a _____ and he’s the cheddar”

Correct! Wrong!

“Chicka-chicka-choo-wow / Never gonna stop / _____ means that I love you”

Correct! Wrong!

“Platypus is a metaphor for whatever’s keeping you down / The corporations are a platypus / The _____ a platypus”

Correct! Wrong!

“S-I-M-P, squirrels in my pants / How can I qualify for government grants? / S-I-M-P, squirrels in my pants / _____

Correct! Wrong!

“Me and my evil friends / When we’re off together _____ / The fun just never ends”

Correct! Wrong!

“You’re busted / Yeah, she’s finally gonna _____ / This is how it’s gonna be / When she finds out that I was always right”

Correct! Wrong!

“You got skiin’, parasailin’, surfin’ and a-flailin’ / _____ or else you can’t see / Got the backyard beach”

Correct! Wrong!

“Even when _____ / You will always be my little brothers”

Correct! Wrong!

“I have no idea what you’re talking about / I’ve got as much rhythm as that chair / What happened to me was a tragedy / _____”

Correct! Wrong!

How Well Do You Remember These Phineas and Ferb Songs?
This could have gone better, but don’t worry, we won’t tell Candace. (As long as you rewatch Phineas and Ferb.)
You’re getting there! But it’s time to follow in Dr. Doofenshmirtz’s footsteps and start scheming (of ways to memorize all these songs).
Today is gonna be a great day, because you know almost all the Phineas and Ferb song lyrics!
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Everything to Watch During Black History Month 2023

By Andie Hagemann

All month long—and beyond—we’re celebrating Black culture across The Walt Disney Company. As part of that celebration, an amazing lineup of content is available through all Disney’s streaming services and airing on Disney’s linear networks. From all new episodes of hit series (including Abbott Elementary, The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder, Eureka!, and grown-ish) to can’t-miss movies, specials, and more, we’ve compiled the ultimate viewing guide.

In a scene from Abbott Elementary, actor Janelle James as Ava Coleman sits at a wooden desk in front of a dry erase white board. She wears a navy sweater with a tan collar, a silver choker, and a lanyard with an ID card. Elementary school students sit at desks facing James and wear light blue polo shirts.

ABC

Class is in session! Abbott Elementary is back with all-new, hilarious episodes this month, starting with a Valentine’s Day-themed episode airing Wednesday, February 8, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on ABC. The Abbott teachers are feeling the love and discussing their relationships and romantic plans for the holiday. Janine (Quinta Brunson) finds out one of her students has a crush on her and when turning to a colleague for advice, she inadvertently learns a secret about another teacher. Elsewhere, Ava (Janelle James) sits in on a Black History class taught by Jacob (Chris Perfetti) after receiving a complaint. New episodes of Abbott Elementary air on Wednesdays. Tyler James Williams, Lisa Ann Walter, William Stanford Davis, and Sheryl Lee Ralph also star in the series. Watch episodes on Hulu and on demand the day following their premieres.

The entire first season of The Wonder Years is available to stream on Hulu and Disney+. Inspired by the beloved award-winning 1980s and ’90s series of the same name, the reimagined original coming-of-age comedy narrated by Don Cheadle tells the story of the Williams family during the late 1960s, all through the point of view of imaginative 12-year-old Dean (Elisha “EJ” Williams). With the wisdom of his adult years, Dean’s hopeful and humorous recollections of his past spotlight the ups and downs of growing up in a Black middle-class family in Montgomery, Alabama, and the friendship, laughter and lessons along the way. The Wonder Years also stars Dulé Hill, Saycon Sengbloh, Laura Kariuki, Amari O’Neil, Julian Lerner, and Milan Ray.

Starring Niecy Nash-Betts, The Rookie: Feds debuts an all-new episode on Tuesday, February 14, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on ABC. During a recent murder investigation of an investment banker, who was also declared murdered six years ago, the unit follows a suspicious trail that leads to new evidence on both cases. Meanwhile, relationships are put to the test as Fortune considers her future with Carter, and Brendon pushes his limits with Antoinette. The series also stars James Lesure, Britt Robertson, Felix Solis, Kevin Zegers, Frankie Faison, Michelle Nuñez, and Devika Bhise. Season 1 of The Rookie: Feds is now airing on ABC and is intended for only mature audiences. Watch episodes on Hulu and on demand the next day.

Save the date because Grey’s Anatomy returns Thursday, February 23, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. In the all-new episode directed by Debbie Allen, Grey Sloan Memorial prepares to say farewell to Meredith (Disney Legend Ellen Pompeo). As the doctors plan a goodbye surprise, Nick (Scott Speedman) confronts her about their relationship status. Elsewhere, the interns compete to scrub in on groundbreaking partial heart transplant procedure with Maggie (Kelly McCreary) and Winston (Anthony Hill), and Richard (James Pickens Jr.) asks Teddy (Kim Raver) an important question. Grey’s Anatomy also stars Chandra Wilson, Kevin McKidd, Caterina Scorsone, Camilla Luddington, Jake Borelli, Chris Carmack, Alexis Floyd, Harry Shum Jr., Adelaide Kane, Midori Francis, and Niko Terho. Watch episodes on Hulu and on demand.

The key art for Black in Vegas includes an outline of the contiguous United States of America with the series’ logo resembling a marquee and a silver microphone.

ABC News

On Wednesday, February 1, at 10 p.m. ET/PT, ABC News’ Soul of a Nation returns with a one-hour special, Black in Vegas, exploring the history of Black entertainers in Las Vegas and celebrating those who are now ruling the historic strip. The primetime special details the countless household names who have made Las Vegas their home, including Usher, Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, Boyz II Men, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson, Marsha Warfield, George Wallace, Eddie Griffin, and other top artists.

Black in Vegas looks at the timeline of historical events that paved the way for today’s generation, such as the 1971 federal consent decree that forced hotels and casinos to give Black workers the opportunity to be in front-of-the-house positions. Near the same time, entertainers like Frank Sinatra helped kick down barriers for Black performers in Sin City by demanding that his collaborators, such as band leader Quincy Jones and fellow performer Sammy Davis Jr., should stay at the same hotel as him. Today, Black entertainers are now headlining or performing in a variety of shows on the strip, including Cirque du Soleil’s Mad Apple, Magic Mike Live, RuPaul’s Drag Race, Chippendales, and their own residencies.

The special features exclusive interviews with acclaimed performers as well as never-before-seen video and an interview with Sammy Davis Jr. about performing in Las Vegas. The special also gives inside perspective from cultural commentators and workers in leadership positions at hotels and theaters on what it’s like to make a living on the strip and highlights some of the artists who will perform there this year. Soul of a Nation Presents: Black in Vegas will be available to stream the next day on Hulu.

ABC News’ Black History Month coverage also includes dedicated programming and segments throughout the month. Throughout February, Good Morning America will celebrate Black History Month with dedicated profiles, segments, and series. The planned coverage includes a three-part series highlighting Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), segments honoring a Black healthcare community hero, an artist pushing for social change, Black influencers and trendsetters, Black women in sports, the Harlem Renaissance, and more. The Deals and Steals segment will feature products from Black-owned businesses.

World News Tonight with David Muir will dedicate the month of February to Black History Month, celebrating those across the country who are making a difference in their communities within its America Strong and Made in America segments. Nightline will air special content and features surrounding Black History Month throughout February. This Week with George Stephanopoulos will celebrate Black History Month with interviews featuring prominent political Black leaders and dedicated segments focused on issues that directly impact the Black community. GMA3: What You Need to Know will highlight Black stories throughout the month, notably profiling WGPR, the first Black-owned and operated television station in America.

The View will kick off a month-long celebration of Black History Month on air and across its social platforms. The program will honor unknown African American pioneers, trailblazers, innovators, and thought leaders. The show will spotlight these hidden figures who have made a significant impact on American life in politics, social justice, the arts, science, sports, and business with its Black History Month FYI series, airing several days each week in February.

ABC News Live will go beyond the headlines to find unique content to bring to viewers during Black History Month. Every Wednesday, the new series Culture Conversations will bring viewers into the discussion between two greats. Additionally, dayside programming will have two live segments each week featuring Black stories, and Prime with Linsey Davis will air impactful interviews and segments themed to Black History Month. Topics will be wide ranging and include conversations with prominent Black leaders in industries such as dance, food, sports, music, and more.

ABC News’ flagship daily news podcast Start Here will run a series of segments examining how, more than a year after backlash to Black History programs swept through schools, these policies are affecting students at the elementary, high school, and college levels. ABC Audio’s Life Out Loud with LZ Granderson, its podcast focused on LGBTQ+ issues, will kick off Black History Month with a special episode featuring journalist and author Jemele Hill as its guest. ABC News Radio will include special reports during its hourly newscasts and will also have weekly segments on its newsmagazine Perspective. ABC Audio’s entertainment division will provide weekly written, audio, and video content on all platforms for distribution to radio station affiliates, including This Day in Black History pieces.

In a scene from the animated series Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, four adults and a young girl stand in front of an apartment stoop, and they all move their arms like a wave.

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Based on Marvel’s hit comic books, Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur follows the adventures of 13-year-old super-genius Lunella Lafayette (voiced by Diamond White) and her 10-ton T-Rex, Devil Dinosaur (voiced by Fred Tatasciore). After Lunella accidentally brings Devil Dinosaur into present-day New York City, the duo works together to protect the city’s Lower East Side from danger. The series premieres Friday, February 10, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Disney Channel and Wednesday, February 15, on Disney+. The star-studded voice cast also includes Alfre Woodard, Libe Barer, Sasheer Zamata, Jermaine Fowler, Gary Anthony Williams, and Laurence Fishburne.

Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur will also feature the voices of guest stars including Pamela Adlon, Alison Brie, Andy Cohen, Daveed Diggs, Luis Guzmán, Maya Hawke, Jennifer Hudson, June Diane Raphael, Paul Scheer, Cliff “Method Man” Smith, Cobie Smulders, Wesley Snipes, Michael Cimino, Indya Moore, and Craig Robinson, to name a few.

In a scene from Eureka!, Roxy, an adult woman, and Eureka, a young girl, dance in a kitchen. The woman wears an orange dress with a red headband. The girl wears a teal T-shirt and a pink skirt. A large wooden bowl sits on the kitchen countertop next to them.

Disney Junior

Disney Junior’s NAACP Image Award-nominated series Eureka! returns with new episodes premiering throughout the month of February on Disney Junior. Set in the fantastical prehistoric world of Rocky Falls, Eureka! follows the story of Eureka, a young girl inventor who is way ahead of her time. She designs inventions and contraptions in the hopes of making the world a better place and moving her prehistoric community into a more modern era. The series stars Ruth Righi as Eureka, Renée Elise Goldsberry and Lil Rel Howery as Eureka's parents, Roxy and Rollo, and Javier Muñoz as her teacher, Ohm.

In a scene from the animated series The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder, Penny, a teenage girl, and Suga Mama, an elderly woman, wear matching gray sweatsuits and stand in a track stadium.

Disney+

The entire second season of the Disney+ Original series The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder premieres February 1, exclusively on Disney+. Building off the standout success of the series’ debut, Season 2 continues to tell entertaining and laugh-out-loud stories while highlighting culturally specific experiences of the Black community and addressing universal topics. Various storyline topics this season include self-worth, interracial dating, and Juneteenth.

From Disney Branded Television, the series features the voices of Kyla Pratt, Paula Jai Parker, Tommy Davidson, JoMarie Payton, Karen Malina White, Alisa Reyes, Soleil Moon Frye, E.J. Johnson, Cedric the Entertainer, and Keke Palmer.

Season 2 also includes guest appearances by Gabrielle Union, Chance the Rapper, Normani, Leslie Odom Jr., Disney Legend Anthony Anderson, Dominique Dawes, Gabby Douglas, Laurie Hernandez, Holly Robinson Peete, Maury Povich, Storm Reid, Courtney B. Vance, and Liana Mendoza.

In a scene from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, actor Angela Bassett as Queen Ramonda sits at the center in a large throne. She wears a silver dress and a headpiece. She is surrounded by two Dora Milaje warriors wearing red and gold armor and tunics.

Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever makes its streamer debut February 1 on Disney+. In the highly anticipated sequel, Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett), Shuri (Letitia Wright), M’Baku (Winston Duke), Okoye (Danai Gurira) and the Dora Milaje (including Florence Kasumba) fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T’Challa’s death. As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with the help of War Dog Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o) and Everett Ross (Martin Freeman) and forge a new path for the kingdom of Wakanda. Introducing Tenoch Huerta Mejía as Namor, ruler of a hidden undersea nation, the film also stars Dominique Thorne, Michaela Coel, Mabel Cadena, and Alex Livinalli.

Discover a full range of titles on Disney+ via the Celebrate Black Stories hub. Titles include black-ish, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, Hamilton, Black Is King, Cheaper by the Dozen, Rise, Sneakerella, Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts, Soul, Strange World, Raven’s Home, and so much more!

The key art for ESPN+ Original series Why Not Us: Southern Dance includes one dancer wearing a blue leotard with gold sequins against a light blue background and gold confetti raining down.

ESPN+

All eight episodes of the ESPN+ Original series Why Not Us: Southern Dance are available to binge on the streaming service. The Why Not Us series highlights the ethos of being a student and student-athlete at an HBCU. The series spotlights the importance of these remarkable schools that have done more with less.

For more than 50 years, the Dancing Dolls from Southern University have set the standard for collegiate dance lines nationwide. Powered by the booming sounds of the school’s marching band, the Human Jukebox, the Dancing Dolls push the envelope with every performance, creating unique choreography stemming from their diverse dance backgrounds. Beyond the field, the Dolls are role models in their communities and represent what it means to be strong Black women, pushing the culture with their talent and artistry.

Explore additional content on ESPN+ via the Black History Always hub. Titles include The Captain, Breakaway, 144, On & Coppin, Big Papi’s Places, You Don’t Know Bo, Ahmad Inside, and so much more!

In a scene from grown-ish, actor Marcus Scribner as Junior sits in a cardinal hammock on green grass and wears a green, button-down shirt.

Freeform

The hit series grown-ish is set to air new episodes all month long on Wednesdays (February 1, 8, 15, and 22) at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT on Freeform and the next day on Hulu. grown-ish follows Andre Johnson Jr., aka Junior (Marcus Scribner), as he finishes his first year at Cal U, transitioning from Zoey’s little brother to big man on campus. The series also stars Yara Shahidi, Trevor Jackson, Diggy Simmons, and Daniella Perkins.

FX

FX’s Kindred, the television series adaptation of Octavia E. Butler’s book of the same name, is centered on Dana (Mallori Johnson) a young Black woman and aspiring writer who has uprooted her life of familial obligation and relocated to Los Angeles, ready to claim a future that, for once, feels all her own. But, before she can get settled into her new home, she finds herself being violently pulled back and forth in time to a 19th-century plantation with which she and her family are surprisingly and intimately linked. An interracial romance threads through her past and present, and the clock is ticking as she struggles to confront the secrets she never knew ran through her blood, in this genre-breaking exploration of the ties that bind.

Kindred also stars Micah Stock, Ryan Kwanten, Gayle Rankin, Austin Smith, David Alexander Kaplan, Sophina Brown, and Sheria Irving. All episodes are available to stream on Hulu and intended for only mature audiences.

All four seasons of the acclaimed FX series Atlanta are available to binge on Hulu. The series stars Donald Glover, Brian Tyree Henry, LaKeith Stanfield, and Zazie Beetz. Atlanta is intended for only mature audiences.

FX will also honor and celebrate Black History Month with relevant films such as Hidden Figures along with films with Black directors including Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, Waiting to Exhale, and Widows.

In a scene from The 1619 Project, host and creator Nikole Hannah-Jones sits in a chair and wears a black, long-sleeved shirt. 

Hulu

The six-part limited docuseries The 1619 Project is an expansion of The 1619 Project created by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones and The New York Times Magazine. The series releases new episodes on Thursdays on Hulu.

Hosted by Hannah-Jones, series seeks to reframe the country’s history by placing the contributions of Black Americans at the very center of our national narrative. The episodes―“Democracy,” “Race,” “Music,” “Capitalism,” “Fear,” and “Justice”―are adapted from essays from The New York Times No. 1 bestselling book The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story, and examine how the legacy of slavery shapes different aspects of contemporary American life.

The third and final season of Wu-Tang: An American Saga launches Wednesday, February 15, with three episodes and new episodes dropping weekly. Off the release of their debut album and their continued rise to fame, we follow the Wu-Tang Clan over the course of their five-year plan as they face and overcome different challenges. While each of the members goes on a separate journey to figure out where they fit in the music world, RZA struggles to stay on top of things in order to fulfill the promise he made to his Wu brothers. As money, fame, ego, and business threaten to tear the group apart, they must find a way to come together and cement their legacy.

The series stars Ashton Sanders, Shameik Moore, Siddiq Saunderson, Julian Elijah Martinez, Marcus Callender, Zolee Griggs, T.J. Atoms, Dave East, Johnell Young, Uyoata Udi, and Damani Sease.

Onyx Collective will stream its first narrative feature film, Bruiser, on Friday, February 24, on Hulu. In Bruiser, 14-year-old Darious (Jalyn Hall) explores the boundaries of his manhood through tumultuous interactions with Malcolm (Shamier Anderson), his strict but loving father, and Porter (Trevante Rhodes), a charismatic drifter. When Darious learns Porter’s true identity, he is thrust into a conflict between the two men that may rip his family apart and threaten his safety.

Discover additional Hulu content via the Black Stories hub. Titles include Summer of Soul (...or when the revolution could not be televised), mixed-ish, Pose, Genius: Aretha, The Bold Type, Little Fires Everywhere, Aftershock, and so much more!

In a scene from The Hair Tales, actor and Disney Legend Tracee Ellis Ross sits in a chair next to Michaela angela Davis. Ross wears an orange blouse and smiles.

Onyx Collective

All episodes of Onyx Collective’s first scripted series, Reasonable Doubt, are available to binge on Hulu. In Reasonable Doubt, you’ll judge Jax Stewart for her questionable ethics and wild interpretations of the law... until you’re the one in trouble. Then you’ll see her for what she is: the most brilliant and fearless defense attorney in Los Angeles who bucks the justice system at every chance she gets. The series stars Emayatzy Corinealdi, McKinley Freeman, Tim Jo, Angela Grovey, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Aderinsola Olabode, and Michael Ealy.

Executive produced by Disney Legends Oprah Winfrey and Tracee Ellis Ross, along with Michaela angela Davis, The Hair Tales leads the audience through a revelatory journey connecting the personal tales of phenomenal Black women to broader societal and historic themes. The stories shared in the series offer an honest and layered look into the complex culture of Black hair and, ultimately, Black women’s identity, beauty, cultural and social contributions, and humanity.

Guests featured include the Winfrey, Issa Rae, Chlöe Bailey, Chika, Ayanna Pressley, and Marsai Martin, alongside brilliant scholars, industry and cultural leaders, hair professionals, and influential contributors including Esi Eggleston Bracey, Dr. Noliwe Rooks, Mickalene Thomas, and Meshell Ndegeocello, to name a few.

National Geographic

On Disney+ stream Breaking 2, Critter Fixers: Country Vets, World of Flavor with Big Moe Carson, Pop Goes the Vet with Dr. Joya, and so much more through the streamer’s Celebrate Black Stories hub.

Stunning Gallery Posters for Disney100: The Exhibition

By Jocelyn Buhlman

Disney100: The Exhibition is a must-see for anyone celebrating the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company, and just this morning D23 revealed posters for all 10 of the galleries featured in this exhibition. Opening February 18 at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, the exhibition was curated by our friends at the Walt Disney Archives and features more than 250 props, costumes, art, memorabilia, and more!

The posters, designed by artists Dave Pacheco and Shane Enoch, illustrate the theme of each gallery guests will experience while exploring the exhibition. During the D23 Expo panel “The Making of Disney100: The Exhibition,” the artists shared that the posters were inspired by the iconic attraction posters that welcome guests as they enter Disneyland. “I know they left a lasting impact on me as a kid and continue to inspire me and my work to this day,” Enoch told the audience. The goal of the posters, he explained, is to, “capture your imagination and evoke some sort of emotion.” All 10 posters feature design elements inspired by the gallery they represent—plus, maybe a sneaky detail or two for Disney superfans. “If you stare just a little bit longer, you may notice some of the Easter eggs baked into the art,” Enoch confirmed.

Take a look at a gallery of the posters below and get your tickets for Disney100: The Exhibition here.

Epic Titanic 25th Anniversary Products to Fall in Love With 

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of Lightstorm Entertainment’s blockbuster film Titanic, shopDisney is releasing a new collection of commemorative products. Fans can enjoy an array of accessories, replicas, and the general splendor of Titanic in a form they can take home!

Titanic 25th Anniversary Loungefly Baseball Cap for Adults
Celebrate the quarter-century anniversary of Rose and Jack’s epic love story with this stylish Titanic 25th Anniversary Loungefly Baseball Cap. It features the embroidered “Titanic” title with gold outlining across the front and a woven “25” tag on the back, making it a wonderful souvenir of this milestone anniversary.

Titanic 25th Anniversary Scarf
Wrap yourself in the elegance of this Titanic 25th Anniversary Scarf. Created in celebration of one of the most beloved films of all time, it captures the look and romance of the film’s epic fashions. It pays tribute to Rose with the beautiful allover floral screen print and fringed hem. The golden embroidery evokes the Heart of the Ocean jewel in honor of Rose and Jack’s eternal love. Like all your favorite accessories—and films—you’ll love it even more as time goes on.

Titanic 25th Anniversary Tea Set
Titanic was the epitome of luxury when she set sail in 1912, with extraordinary attention to detail that included the creation of its own chinaware. In celebration of the film’s anniversary comes this Titanic 25th Anniversary Tea Set. This finely detailed replica of the tea set featured in the movie, which includes a tea pot and two cups with saucers, comes in an elegant round presentation case with latch and carry handle.

Titanic 25th Anniversary Mug and Plate Set
The Titanic 25th Anniversary Mug and Plate Set is a stoneware set that includes an elegant mug and coordinating plate featuring an image of the ship. This set was inspired by Rose’s iconic pinstripe boarding suit and glamorous purple hat.

Titanic 25th Anniversary Sketchbook Set
In celebration of the anniversary of the historical epic comes this Titanic 25th Anniversary Sketchbook Set. A detailed replica of the prop seen in the movie, the elegant, simulated leather case is embossed with a silhouette of the historic ship above its name. It opens to reveal a sketchbook with the Titanic on the front and eight pencils each with a different hardness.

Titanic 25th Anniversary Grand Staircase Standing Clock
Bring a timely reminder of Titanic into your home with the Titanic 25th Anniversary Grand Staircase Standing Clock, a detailed replica of the “Honor and Glory Crowning Time’” clock. Inspired by the clock seen on the spectacular grand staircase set of the award-winning film, it features two classic winged female figures standing on either side of an elegant working clock with Roman numerals.

Titanic 25th Anniversary Heart of the Ocean Pin – Limited Release
You’ll be the collector’s “King of the World” with this limited-release Titanic 25th Anniversary Heart of the Ocean Pin. Open the safe to see the Heart of the Ocean necklace within.

Titanic 25th Anniversary Heart of the Ocean Necklace by Rebecca Hook
Fall in love again with an iconic statement piece inspired by one of the greatest love stories ever told. This Titanic 25th Anniversary Heart of the Ocean Necklace by renowned jeweler Rebecca Hook puts the symbol of eternal love in your hands. The gorgeous sterling silver necklace brings Rose’s priceless jewel to life with a stunning blue lapis lazuli stone and handset clear cubic zirconia. A special Titanic 25th Anniversary tag adds the perfect finishing touch. You have the chance to bring home the Heart of the Ocean.

Titanic 25th Anniversary Heart of the Ocean Clutch – Judith Leiber Couture
Introducing an evening bag for the ages inspired by the 25th anniversary of one of the greatest film romances of all time. This Titanic Heart of the Ocean clutch by Judith Leiber Couture brings Rose’s iconic sapphire and diamond necklace to life as a stunning once-in-a-lifetime heart-shaped minaudiere bag.

Meticulously crafted by the world-renowned artists of Judith Leiber Couture, the Titanic Heart of the Ocean clutch dazzles with more than 5,000 handset classic smooth and bold cushion cut crystals in hues of silver and sapphire. A silver-plated removable chain with a commemorative heart-shaped medallion finishes the look on this spectacular accessory. This is a treasured keepsake to have and hold for a lifetime. It truly is a heart that goes on.

In addition to these amazing products, for some more Titanic fun celebrate the season of love in Disney Emoji Blitz’s Epic Love Story Photo Hunt Event! Play now through February 14 for your chance to collect brand new emojis—Jack Dawson and Rose DeWitt Bukater from Titanic!

Bring the Art of Disney100: The Exhibition Wherever You Go with Downloadable Wallpapers

By the D23 Team

Disney100: The Exhibition, an all-new immersive exhibit from the Walt Disney Archives, opens February 18 at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. While opening day for the dazzling show is just around the corner, if you want to celebrate the collection of more than 250 of “Crown Jewels” early, we’ve got you covered! Just this morning, we revealed 10 stunning posters for each of the galleries that make up Disney100: The Exhibition, created by artists Dave Pacheco and Shane Enoch.

The imaginatively themed galleries incorporate moving stories, unique interactive installations, and exciting background information, journeying through 100 years of The Walt Disney Company and celebrating the classics from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to Strange World, as well as the latest members of the Disney family—Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and National Geographic. Each poster represents what is in store when you explore each gallery for yourself. Start your adventure early with these downloadable wallpapers featuring gorgeous gallery art! Whether you make your phone into a mini museum or turn your next video call into a work of art, you’ll be bringing the magic of Disney 100: The Exhibition with you.

Phone Wallpapers

Zoom Backgrounds

You can get tickets for Disney100: The Exhibition here.

Every Way to Celebrate Disney100 at Disneyland Resort

By Jocelyn Buhlman

The dazzling 100th anniversary celebration of The Walt Disney Company kicked off at the Disneyland Resort this past Friday, January 27. A host of new experiences and entertainment debuted at The Happiest Place on Earth in honor of the milestone anniversary, letting guests take part in the celebration of Disney storytellers, creators, and fans around the world who, together, spark the magic and wonder of Disney.

“We are excited to bring this milestone celebration to life right here at The Happiest Place on Earth,” said Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock. “For generations of families and fans around the world who have made Disney a part of their lives, this will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enjoy all-new experiences with beloved Disney characters, our caring cast, and our amazing storytelling throughout the year.”

While other Disney Parks around the world will be joining in the celebration later this year, the party is starting at Walt Disney’s very first park—Disneyland! If you can’t wait to join the jamboree yourself, start planning your next trip down to Anaheim, because we’ve rounded up everything to eat, see, and do to celebrate 100 years of Disney!

Attractions

The front of the “El CapiTOON” Theatre, a yellow, red, and teal movie theater with a marquee featuring “Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway” in red text.

Mickey &  Minnie’s Runaway Railway

The first-ever attraction exclusively dedicated to Mickey and Minnie Mouse made its east coast debut in 2019 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios—but now for Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland Resort welcomes the wacky and wonderful attraction just in time for the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. Potrock told D23, “The Disneyland Resort is 68 years young, and yet, in all that time Mickey and Minnie have not had their own attraction. It sure seems like it’s about time, don’t you think?”

The attraction, which is now open for guests to enjoy, is a family friendly romp through a cartoon world featuring your favorite characters. Inside the El CapiTOON Theater in Mickey’s Toontown, guests board a train engineered by Goofy and embark on a zany, out-of-control adventure with surprising twists and turns. Besides cartoon goofs and gags, there’s details aplenty for fans to look for—both in the queue and the attraction itself! “Runaway Railway in Florida had the most ‘hidden Mickeys’ of any attraction, ever,” explains Jeff Shaver-Moscowitz, executive producer at Walt Disney Imagineering, “We may have topped that a little bit here.”

Disneyland’s version of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway boasts an incredible new queue celebrating decades of Mickey magic. Inside, you’ll be able to explore the Toontown Hysterical Society’s Mickey Through the Ears exhibit, featuring costumes, props, and hidden details from Mickey history. Some of our favorite pieces include the gigantic vine from Mickey and the Beanstalk (currently still growing through the roof of the El CapiTOON), Scrooge McDuck’s record keeping book from Mickey’s Christmas Carol (featuring the names of many cast and crew members from the film), and a collection of Disney Afternoon-inspired candies in the concession stand. Read more on the countless details and hidden gems in the queue and attraction itself here.

To experience Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, guests will be required to join the complimentary virtual queue, which is accessible only via the Disneyland app. Upon its grand opening, there will not be a standby line for this attraction. The virtual queue enrollment times will be twice daily, at 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. PT. More information on the virtual queue system is available at Disneyland.com. Guests may also get quicker entry to this attraction with the purchase of an individual Lightning Lane arrival window, subject to availability.

A body of water with fountains and water screens colored by bright red and orange lights. On the water screen is an image of Mirabel Madrigal from the film Encanto. Behind the screen, the Mickey Mouse face on the Pixar Pal-Around can be seen.

World of Color – ONE

Disney California Adventure lights up after dark with this beloved spectacular, which has showcased half a dozen different versions of the show since its debut. This year, guests will enjoy a new show celebrating the storytelling legacy started by Walt Disney a century ago. World of Color – ONE features an original song, “Start a Wave,” and features characters and moments from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, the Avengers and Star Wars. This is the first time that characters from across these worlds of Disney are all in the same production!

Wendy Ruth, show director at Disney Live Entertainment is wowed by the chance to bring so many different characters into one production, saying, “It is a beautiful show with an inspiring message that every single one of us can make a difference. We see it in characters like Remy, Moana, Mirabel, and Luke Skywalker, and in the end, we leave our guests with a call to action: You can be the one.”

Guests will be able to access viewing areas for World of Color – ONE through the virtual queue system available only via the Disneyland app. Distribution for the complimentary virtual queue will begin at noon, daily, subject to availability. More information is available at Disneyland.com. If the virtual queue reaches capacity, guests can check in with a cast member at the Paradise Bay viewing area shortly before World of Color – ONE begins for walk-up viewing options. Joining the virtual queue is not required, but it is highly recommended as walk-up viewing options for each performance are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Resort, featuring projections of several Disney films, including Beauty and the Beast, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Hercules. Behind the castle, fireworks shoot up into the sky and burst into a brocade shape

Wondrous Journeys at Disneyland Park

Lighting up the night doesn’t stop at Disney California Adventure! Over at Disneyland Park, an all-new spectacular, Wondrous Journey, features nods to every Walt Disney Animation Studios film over the last century, including the upcoming animated feature, Wish. Creative director for Walt Disney Animation Studios Roger Gould explains, “To curate the moments brought to life in Wondrous Journeys, we gathered a trust of Disney Animation artists and directors to discuss their favorite memories and which stories made them fall in love with animation.” Keep an eye out for your favorites as you watch the show!

The dazzling display is set to an all-new song, “It’s Wondrous,” along with 18 Disney songs. Each primary viewing area in the park is customized for a unique experience, using the park’s state-of-the-art projection effects to turn Main Street, U.S.A., Sleeping Beauty Castle, the façade of “it’s a small world” and the Rivers of America into an artist’s canvas. On select nights, Wondrous Journeys goes even bigger with the addition of sparkling fireworks.

Keep your eyes to the skies—not just for fireworks. For the first time ever, the lovable Baymax from Big Hero 6 soars across the skies of Disneyland Park during the spectacular.

The Disney Gallery Presents: Disney 100 Years of Wonder

This all-new exhibit inside the Main Street Opera House is inspired by Walt’s dream for Disneyland to be a place where his films come to life! The gallery pays tribute to Disney films that became Disneyland Resort attractions and park experiences that later inspired Disney films. Guests can check out art by original Disney animators alongside the concept art of the attractions that bring those stories to life in the parks. Displays include an original animator’s desk (courtesy of the Walt Disney Archives), a model of a multi-plane camera, and maquettes from classic Disneyland attractions like The Jungle Cruise, Haunted Mansion, and Pirates of the Caribbean.

Part of the Disney 100 Years of Wonder Gallery features Sleeping Beauty Castle’s transformation through the years, including its latest Disney100 decor which was partially inspired by Disney Legend John Hench. Hench first joined The Walt Disney Company as an animator in 1939 and later moved to Walt Disney Imagineering to design the original Tomorrowland attractions at Disneyland. Hench continued to develop and design Disney Parks all the way up to his death in 2004, contributing to the creation of EPCOT Center, Disney California Adventure, and, as Imagineer Kim Irvine explained, Sleeping Beauty Castle!

“He [Hench] would always talk about fountains. “Wouldn’t it be cool to have fountains in there?” So, for the anniversary, I sneakily said, “What if we put fountains in that moat?” So, we did. And they’re really, really fun! I hope you get a chance to see them at night because they go from pink to blue, back and forth every now and then, as though the fairies are changing them.”

Irvine counts Sleeping Beauty Castle’s Disney100 look as her 6th(!) castle repaint, each one stunning and uniquely tailored to Disneyland and The Walt Disney Company’s magical milestones. Be sure to stop by the Main Street Opera House to enjoy all the beautiful historical items on display.

Even More to Explore!

A chocolate-covered candy apple designed to look like Minnie Mouse wearing a sparkling dress. A smaller, all-chocolate candy apple Minnie sits next to it. Both are on a platinum platter set against a silver cloth backdrop.

As you enjoy your day at Disneyland, keep an eye out for other ways to celebrate Disney’s milestone anniversary, such as:

  • Dazzling Decor: You can’t have a party without decorations! From the Downtown Disney District to the hotels of Disneyland Resort to the parks themselves, everywhere you look you’ll see platinum-infused décor sparkling in celebration. Sleeping Beauty Castle gets an elegant celebratory overlay—and Mickey and his friends are dressed to match!
  • Food and Beverage: Get a taste of the celebration through more than a dozen new food and beverage offerings, such as the platinum trifle and old-fashioned cream soda, and novelties like the Disney100 Mickey Mouse sipper and platinum Mickey Mouse balloon bucket.
  • Magical Merch: From a special MagicBand+ to commemorative collectibles, there’s something for everyone who wants to bring the magic home with them.

What’s Next?

The party has only just started, so keep an eye out for future exciting announcements about the Disney100 celebration at Disneyland Resort! We can already tell you to start marking your calendar—February 24 will be the highly anticipated return of the Magic Happens parade to Disneyland Park! Then, March 8 ushers in the reopening of the newly reimagined Mickey’s Toontown, featuring more play activities and attractions than ever before, in addition to grassy play spaces for guests of all ages to unwind.

Stay tuned (and “tooned”) to D23.com for more news about Disney100 and the celebration at Disneyland Resort as it breaks!

5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Week

By Andie Hagemann

Keep an eye out for the spectacular new titles coming to your TV screens (and assorted streaming devices) this week. On Monday, the suspenseful new drama series The Watchful Eye debuts on Freeform. Then, on Wednesday, you’ll be shouting “squad goals” with the Season 2 premiere of The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder, the streaming debut of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and a new episode of National Treasure: Edge of History—all launching on Disney+. Last but not least, a new episode of BUNK’D: Learning the Ropes airs Friday on Disney Channel.

In a scene from The Watchful Eye, actors Mariel Molino as Elena and Warren Christie as Matthew stand in a living room and talk. Molino wears a white collared blouse, a cranberry cardigan, and black pants and holds a manila folder in her hands. Christie wears a black T-shirt and gray pants and holds a coffee up in his right hand.

The Watchful Eye—Monday, January 30, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Freeform
The brand-new scintillating series debuts with not one but two episodes! In the series premiere, Elena (Mariel Molino) is thrust into the world of old money and deadly secrets after accepting a nanny job from Matthew (Warren Christie), a handsome widower. After Elena discovers that the family’s previous nanny vanished without a trace in Episode 2, she continues her search of The Greybourne apartment complex. However, once she uncovers a shocking truth, there’s no turning back.

In a scene from The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder, Penny, a teenage girl, and Suga Mama, an elderly woman, stand in a kitchen. Penny wears a matching gray sweatshirt and sweatpants and a purple plaid bandana on her head. Suga Mama wears red square-framed glasses and a matching pink dress and overcoat. Suga Mama holds a mop upside-down in her hands. A bucket filled with cleaning supplies sits on the countertop.

The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder—Wednesday, February 1, on Disney+
Everyone’s favorite animated family is back with all-new hilarious episodes. Season 2 of the hit animated series continues to tell entertaining and laugh out-loud stories, while highlighting culturally specific experiences of the Black community and addressing universal topics. The entire season—which includes storylines of self-worth, interracial dating, and Juneteenth—will be available to stream at launch.

In a scene from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, actors Danai Gurira as Okoye and Letitia Wright as Shuri stand next to each other and lean against a black sedan. Gurira wears black sunglasses, a black blazer, and a red dress and folds her arms across her abdomen. Wright wears black sunglasses and a two-piece purple tracksuit with dark purple and electric blue color blocking.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever—Wednesday, February 1, on Disney+
In the blockbuster sequel, Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett), Shuri (Letitia Wright), M’Baku (Winston Duke), Okoye (Danai Gurira), and the Dora Milaje fight to protect their nation from intervening powers following King T’Challa’s death. As the Wakandans try to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with the help of War Dog Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o) and Everett Ross (Martin Freeman) and forge a new path for the kingdom of Wakanda. The film also stars Tenoch Huerta Mejía, Florence Kasumba, Dominique Thorne, Michaela Coel, Mabel Cadena, and Alex Livinalli.

In a scene from National Treasure: Edge of History, actor Catherine Zeta-Jones portrays Billie and sits in a tan armchair. She wears a white blouse and a black skirt.

National Treasure: Edge of History—Wednesday, February 1, on Disney+
Episode 9 debuts this week and we’re on the edge of our couches! After getting captured by Billie (Catherine Zeta-Jones), all hope of saving the treasure seems lost for Jess (Lisette Olivera). Elsewhere, Tasha (Zuri Reed) uses her tech prowess to track down Jess’ whereabouts, while Liam (Jake Austin Walker) finds a hidden cypher left behind by his grandfather. Will it lead to the truth about Billie and the enigmatic Salazar?

In a scene from BUNK’D: Learning the Ropes, actors Luke Busey as Jake, Miranda May as Lou, Israel Johnson as Noah, and Mallory James Mahoney as Destiny stand inside a rustic wood cabin.

BUNK’D: Learning the Ropes—Friday, February 3, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Disney Channel
In the new episode, “Finn It to Win It,” Finn (Will Buie Jr.) pays a visit to Kikiwaka Ranch and he’s on a mission. Meanwhile, Bill (Alfred Lewis) soon discovers that his new pet causes a lot of problems for the campers. Elsewhere, the trouble continues as Winnie (Shiloh Verrico) tries to fix a lock, but the endeavor is met with disastrous results. Yikes!