Reiner, Carl (1922 – 2020)

Actor/comedian; appeared on TV in Life with Bonnie (Mr. Portinbody), Walt Disney—One Man’s Dream, and Mickey’s 60th Birthday. Also provided the voice of Prometheus in the Hercules TV series, Captain Treasure Tooth in Jake and the Never Land Pirates, and Carl Reineroceros in Toy Story 4.

Reef Break (TV)

Hour-long drama series on ABC, Jun. 20–Sep. 13, 2019. Impulsive and irresistible Cat Chambers is a thief-turned-fixer for the governor of a stunning Pacific Island paradise. Cat’s less-than-perfect past gives her an instinctive gift for understanding criminals as she becomes enmeshed in fast-paced, high-octane adventures and island intrigue. Stars Poppy Montgomery (Cat Chambers), Ray Stevenson …

Rafferty, Kevin

Imagineer; he joined Disney in 1974 as a dish room operator in the Plaza Inn at Disneyland and later transferred to WED Enterprises, where he would be promoted to show writer and creative director. Some of his projects have included Comedy Warehouse, Typhoon Lagoon, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Test Track, It’s Tough to …

Quiet Is…(TV)

Short-form stop-motion animated series; premiered Mar. 23, 2012, with the launch of the Disney Junior channel. Nursery rhymes and peaceful scenes help children prepare for bedtime. From Ko Lik Films and Disney Junior.

Prop Culture

8-episode series on Disney+; digitally released beginning May 1, 2020. Collector Dan Lanigan reunites iconic Disney movie props with the filmmakers, actors, and crew who created and used them in such beloved Disney films as Mary Poppins, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Tron, and Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Executive produced …

Premier Cri, Le (First Cry, The) (film)

Documentary released by Buena Vista International (France). A story of the very first cry in life, exploring the universal moment of birth through the experiences of 10 women from different cultures across the Earth. Released Oct. 31, 2007, in France, before releases in Belgium, Japan, and other countries. Directed by Gilles de Maistre. 100 min. …

Potrock, Ken

He joined Disney in 1995 as vice president of marketing for Disney Cruise Line and later led the rebranding of ESPN Wide World of Sports and reimagining of Disney Springs at Walt Disney World. In 2013, he was named senior vice president and general manager of Disney Vacation Club and Adventures by Disney and, beginning …

Positively Minnie

Digital short-form video series featuring Minnie Mouse as a modern lifestyle icon. Each episode is approximately 1 min. Debuted Jan. 22, 2020, on Instagram and online platforms.

Poem Is…, A

Short-form series; premiered Feb. 14, 2011, on the Disney Junior programming block on Disney Channel. Celebrity voices, including Kenneth Branagh, Viola Davis, Jennifer Garner, Whoopi Goldberg, Katie Holmes, and Owen Wilson, read poems that are set to scenes from classic Disney films.

Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe (TV)

Animated film; digitally released Aug. 28, 2020, on Disney+. Phineas and Ferb set out across the galaxy to rescue Candace, who, after being abducted by aliens, finds utopia in a far-off planet, free of pesky little brothers. Voices include Ashley Tisdale (Candace Flynn), Vincent Martella (Phineas Flynn), David Errigo Jr. (Ferb Fletcher), Caroline Rhea (Mom), …