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Hey Now! Hey Now! A New Lizzie McGuire Series is Coming to Disney+

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Hey Now! Hey Now! A New Lizzie McGuire Series is Coming to Disney+

August 23, 2019 | 04:03 pm

Hey Now! Hey Now! A New Lizzie McGuire Series is Coming to Disney+

Hilary Duff will be reprising the role as Lizzie in an all-new Lizzie McGuire series from Terri Minsky coming to Disney+!

It’s only day one of Disney’s D23 Expo and we are already jaws to the floor with all the exciting news that has come from the panels so far. First, Robert Downey Jr., Christina Aguilera, Bette Midler, and more took the stage as honorees of the highly-acclaimed Disney Legends Award. Next, we got a glimpse at what’s to come from Disney+, and We. Are. Shook.

Hillary Duff

After casually announcing that Ewan McGregor will return as Obi-Wan Kenobi in a new series from Lucasfilm, or that Marvel Studios is developing three new live-action series for the service, our 2000s-obsessed hearts burst with nostalgia as we learned that Hilary Duff will be reprising the role as Lizzie in an all-new Lizzie McGuire series from Terri Minsky coming to Disney+. (This is where animated Lizzie comes in and says, “Hold the phone. What?!”)

Cartoon Lizzie McGuire on the phone, using the computer playing music and holding a pretzel on her foot

That’s right. Hilary Duff stepped onto the stage to surprise the audience and made the announcement herself. It was exactly the kind of loud gasps and high-pitched screams you can probably imagine from Disney fans like us. So pull out your bean bag chairs and wedge platforms because this news is truly what dreams are made of.

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We Can’t Wait for the Love, Simon Series to Come to Disney+

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We Can’t Wait for the Love, Simon Series to Come to Disney+

We fell in love with 20th Century Fox’s film Love, Simon last year, and are so excited to share that a series inspired by the original film is coming to Disney+! The series will be set in the same world of the film, and follows new character Victor on his journey of self-discovery: facing challenges at home, adjusting to a new city, and struggling with his sexual orientation. If it’s anything like the story we fell in love with last year, we can’t wait to watch!

Victor will be played by up-and-coming actor Michael Cimino, with the star of the original film Nick Robinson on board as Producer and narrator of the series. Alongside Michael is Ana Ortiz who plays Victor’s loving mother, and James Martinez as Armando, Victor’s father.

Michael Cimino, James Martinez, and Ana Ortiz

Executive Producers Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger (both whom wrote the original film) explained,

Writing ‘Love, Simon’ was one of the most profound and enjoyable experiences of our careers to date and we are beyond thrilled that we get to revisit this world and tell the story of Victor, a brand new Creekwood student, and his family and friends.  We have a phenomenal group of writers with tremendously personal connections to the material crafting our episodes, and have assembled a dream team cast and crew to bring these stories to life, and cannot wait to share what we’re working on with the world.

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Meet the Cast of the New Live-Action Lady and the Tramp, Coming to Disney+

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Meet the Cast of the New Live-Action Lady and the Tramp, Coming to Disney+

As you may have heard, the cutest canines are coming to Disney+ on November 12! Disney’s Lady and the Tramp promises to be one of the most charming live-action films we’ve ever seen. I mean, a classic story we already know we love, but with real-life pups? Yes, bring on all the feels. And now, we’re giving you a look at the delightful voices behind the dogs:

We’re so happy to share that known dog lover Justin Theroux will voice Tramp, who is played by a real rescue dog named Monte making his streaming debut.

Tessa Thompson will voice the lovely Lady, played by a cocker spaniel named Rose.

Oscar nominee Sam Elliott will bring to life Trusty. Can we take a second to say that this casting couldn’t be more perfect?

The Scottish terrier Jock will be voiced by Ashley Jensen, who has the perfect Scottish brogue accent.

English actor Benedict Wong will portray Tramp’s bulldog buddy Bull.

Singer Janelle Monáe will play Peg, who sang “He’s a Tramp” in the original film. We can’t wait to see what her incredible vocals will bring to the role!

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Get Ready for Streaming Magic as Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ Head to D23 Expo

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Get Ready for Streaming Magic as Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ Head to D23 Expo

July 31, 2019 | 09:46 am

Get Ready for Streaming Magic as Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ Head to D23 Expo

We’ve been counting down the days until the launch of Disney+ on November 12, and it looks like we’ll be getting a sneak peek of what it’s all about sooner than expected! Today, D23 announced that for the first time ever, three of Disney’s signature streaming services, Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu, will showcase a variety of original and exclusive content at D23 Expo. There’s so much going on at the Disney+ Pavilion — and we’ll get to that in a second — so you should probably get a pen and paper, ready to start building out your schedule.

At the Disney+ Pavilion on the Expo floor, you’ll get to experience live demos of the Disney+ app, see costumes and props from Disney+ Originals, and even be one of the first to subscribe to the service! There’s also going to be a special offer available exclusively to Expo guests and D23 Members!

Plus — and let’s just say that from here on out, that pun is totally intended — Disney+ will hit Hall D23 and D23 Expo Arena venues for an exciting lineup of panels and experiences:

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Disney+ Pavilion

Disney+ First Look Showcase

Friday, August 23, 3:30pm at Hall D23

We know where we’ll be on Friday afternoon! Be one of the first to see Disney+’s full slate from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more. Hosted by the lovely Yvette Nicole Brown (Lady and the Tramp, Elena of Avalor), the presentation will include stars and surprise guests, extravagant performances and reveals, and a first look at Lady and the Tramp, The Mandalorian, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, plus so much more!

High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Sneak Peek Screening and Panel

Friday, August 23, 5:30pm at D23 Arena

Wildcats, unite at D23 Arena for a special advance screening and panel with the cast of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.

And if you’re ever looking for us, we’ll probably be lingering around the Disney+ Pavilion stage, which has special programming including a Q&A with Jeff Goldblum and a conversation with the creators of Phineas and Ferb! Here’s the schedule (subject to change):

Friday, August 23

10 a.m. ESPN+ Presents Peyton’s Places Special Screening and NFL 100th Anniversary Trivia

12 p.m. Walt Disney Animation Studios Panel with Eric Goldberg and Mark Henn

12:30 p.m. The World According to Jeff Goldblum Q&A with Jeff Goldblum

1:15 p.m. Phineas and Ferb Conversation with Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh

Saturday, August 24

10 a.m. ESPN+ Presents SneakerCenter Panel moderated by show director Bobbito Garcia

11 a.m. ESPN+ Presents SneakerCenter Demonstration by Mr. Cartoon

12 p.m. Stargirl Performance and Panel

1 p.m. The Simpsons Trivia with Yeardley Smith

1:15 p.m. Marvel’s Hero Project Panel with Sana Amanat, Sarah Amos and Stephen Wacker

2:30 p.m. Forky Asks a Question and Lamp Life Creative Panel with Val LaPointe, Bob Peterson, Mark Nielsen, and Marc Sondheimer

3 p.m. Secret Society of Second Born Royals Q&A with Peyton Elizabeth Lee and Skylar Astin

Sunday, August 25

10:45 a.m. Prop Culture Movie Prop Showcase and Q&A with Dan Lanigan, Jason Henry, Tony Swatton, and Fon Davis

11:15 a.m. Be Our Chef Games with Angela Kinsey

12 p.m. Monsters At Work Behind-the-Scenes Presentation with Bobs Gannaway and Ferrell Barron

12:45 p.m. The Imagineering Story Conversation with Leslie Iwerks and Bob Weis

1:15 p.m. Short Circuit Creative Panel

3:30 p.m. Pixar’s SparkShorts Screening

5 p.m. ESPN+ Hosted DJ Wrap

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ESPN+ Pavilion

At the ESPN+ Pavilion on the D23 Expo floor, guests will have the opportunity to see two interactive exhibits dedicated to two new programs debuting this summer:

Peyton’s Places is a 30-episode documentary series hosted by the one and only Peyton Manning, exclusively on ESPN+. The series will take you through 100 years of football, highlighting memorable events, teams, players, and trends that all played an important role in the making of the NFL.

SneakerCenter is a series premiering this fall devoted to sneaker culture across sports, entertainment, and more. The show promises to take fans deep into the unique sneaker movement, and you can get a glimpse of what it’s all about at the ESPN+ Pavilion on the D23 Expo floor.

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Hulu Pavilion

Fans should definitely plan to stop by the Hulu Pavilion during the Expo to see costumes and show props from shows like The Handmaid’s Tale, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Goldbergs, Castle Rock, Catch-22, and more.

Disney+ is available for pre-order in the US. Be among the first to have it and start streaming November 12.

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Disney+ Announced New Nonfiction Shows and Here Are All the Details

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Disney+ Announced New Nonfiction Shows and Here Are All the Details

We can hardly contain our excitement because today we learned more about the extensive slate of shows coming to Disney+, Disney’s upcoming streaming service! In recent Disney+ news, we learned about the upcoming live-action Star Wars series The Mandalorian and Monsters at Work, a series inspired by Monsters, Inc. Today, we have a list of some of the nonfiction shows coming to Disney+, and we can’t wait to share it all with you. Get ready because we have a lot of details!

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First, we’re thrilled to announce that some of entertainment’s biggest nonfiction storytellers have joined the Disney+ family! Emmy award-winning producers Supper Club — David Gelb and Brian McGinn (of Chef’s Table), and Jason Sterman (of 13th)  — will bring their unique stories to the streaming service.

“The storytelling legacy of The Walt Disney Company had a formative and lasting impact on us growing up, and we are honored to be welcomed into this exciting new chapter of such a storied studio,” Jason said.

The original series that Supper Club will be working on include:

Marvel 616 (working title)

This documentary series explores the historical, cultural, and societal context that has become congruous with Marvel’s legacy stories.

Earthkeepers(working title)

In this documentary series, we will follow conservationists and the animals they spend their lives studying. We’re sure this will be a beautiful cinematic experience that shares the tough and tremendous moments of saving earth’s most endangered species!

And now, let’s take a look at the rest of the nonfiction series coming to Disney+:

Brian McGinn, David Gelb, and Jason Sterman from Supper Club on a read couch
Supper Club’s Brian McGinn, David Gelb, and Jason Sterman

Be Our Chef

Shot at the Walt Disney World Resort, Be Our Chef invites families from diverse backgrounds to compete in a friendly competition to create the next great Disney Parks dish. The show will challenge two families to come up with a dish that best represents their family’s Disney traditions, and guess what? —The winning dish will be served at Walt Disney World. How cool is that?!

Cinema Relics: Iconic Art of the Movies (working title)

This series focuses on the props and costumes that are iconic in some of our most beloved Disney films. Among the first episodes are artifacts from Mary Poppins, Tron, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, The Muppet Movie, and Who Framed Roger Rabbit? We can’t wait to see what we’ll discover.

Encore!

The very wonderful Kristen Bell executive produces Encore!, a series about former castmates of a high school musical who are tasked to re-create their original performance in what we can only image will be a hilarious spectacle. We’re already in love with this!

Marvel’s Hero Project

Get ready. This one really pulls at the heartstrings! Marvel’s Hero Project shares the inspiring stories of young kids who dedicate their lives to being true Super Heroes and making positive change in their communities.

(Re)Connect

In (Re)Connect, families being torn apart by things like too much technology or workaholic parents embark on a unique journey to confront their problems and bring their families back together. We’re sure this will be inspiring!

Rogue Trip

In this series, Bob Woodruff and his son Mack embark on a father-son adventure. The two will journey to the overlooked corners of the world and we can’t wait to see where they end up!

Shop Class (working title)

This is an exciting competition show where teams of inventive students will be tasked with designing, building, and testing new contraptions.

Untitled Walt Disney Imagineering Documentary Series

Created by Academy Award and Emmy-nominated director and producer Leslie Iwerks, this docu-series covers the 65+ year history of Walt Disney Imagineering and will include exclusive interviews and never-before-seen Disney Parks footage.

Needless to say, there’s a lot to be excited about and we can’t wait to watch each and every one of these shows!

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