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Dora The Explorer Animated Short DORA AND THE FANTASTICAL CREATURES Out September 29

Join Dora and her friends in a new magical short film ahead of Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie! Watch the trailer for the new short film, Dora and the Fantastical Creatures.
THE PROUD FAMILY: LOUDER AND PROUDER to Return to Disney+ in February

A season two guest cast featurette spotlighting guest stars Gabrielle Union, Chance the Rapper, Leslie Odom, Jr., Holly Robinson Peete, Normani and more, is now available. The series recently won 'Outstanding Casting for An Animated Program' at the inaugural Children’s & Family Emmy Awards. Watch the video featurette now!
THE PROUD FAMILY: LOUDER AND PROUDER Begins Production on Season Two

'The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder' picks up the story of its central character, Penny Proud, and includes her madcap family: parents Oscar and Trudy, twin siblings BeBe and CeCe, and grandmother Suga Mama (and Puff!). Of course, it would not be 'The Proud Family' without Penny's loyal crew Dijonay Jones, LaCienega Boulevardez and more.
Photos: First Look at Lizzo, Al Roker & More in THE PROUD FAMILY Reboot

Disney+ has released first-look character images for a star-studded roster of guest cast featured in the new original series, “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder,” premiering with two episodes February 23 on Disney+. The images introduce us to characters voiced by Lizzo, Al Roker, Lamorne Morris, Lena Waithe, and more.
VIDEO: Disney+ Releases THE PROUD FAMILY: LOUDER AND PROUDER Clip

Cast members reprising their roles from the original series include Kyla Pratt as Penny Proud, Tommy Davidson as Oscar Proud, Paula Jai Parker as Trudy Proud, JoMarie Payton as Suga Mama, Cedric the Entertainer as Uncle Bobby, Karen Malina White as Dijonay Jones, Soleil Moon Frye as Zoey Howzer, Alisa Reyes as LaCienega Boulevardez, and more.
VIDEO: Disney+ Shares THE PROUD FAMILY: LOUDER AND PROUDER Trailer

The series features the voices of Keke Palmer, Billy Porter, Kyla Pratt, Tommy Davidson, Paula Jai Parker, JoMarie Payton, Cedric the Entertainer, Lizzo, Lil Nas X, Chance the Rapper, Normani, Leslie Odom Jr, Tiffany Haddish, Lena Waithe, Anthony Anderson, Gabrielle Union, Debbie Allen, Tina Knowles, Al Roker, and more.
VIDEO: Disney+ Shares PROUD FAMILY Reboot Trailer

It’s time to get loud with the Prouds in the trailer debut for “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder.” The new series, based on the Disney Channel series from the 2000s, will feature some of music and entertainment's biggest names, including Keke Palmer; Lizzo; Lil Nas X; Chance the Rapper; Normani; Leslie Odom Jr.; & Tiffany Haddish.
Billy Porter, Zachary Quinto Join THE PROUD FAMILY: LOUDER AND PROUDER

“The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” will pick up the story of its central character Penny Proud and also include her madcap family: parents Oscar and Trudy, twin siblings BeBe and CeCe, and her grandmother Suga Mama (and Puff!).
Ali Stroker to be Honored at Inclusion Matters Virtual Gala, Featuring J.K. Simmons, Danny Pino, Patrick Dempsey & More

Inclusion Matters by Shane's Inspiration is holding their first ever virtual event with gala host, Oscar winner J.K. Simmons. This year's gala theme is Seasons of Love and will be held on February 13, 2021. Tony Award winner Ali Stroker will be this this year's gala honoree for the 'Badass Woman of Inspiration Award'.
Freeform Releases its New Lineup of TV and Movie Offerings for July 2018

Freeform announces its programming schedule for July 2018, which includes all-new episodes of critically acclaimed series “The Bold Type” and breakout summer hit “Marvel's Cloak & Dagger” and epic celebrations continue with more episodes of “Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings.” Additionally, fan-favorite comedy “Young & Hungry” concludes after five hilarious seasons, on Wednesday, July 25.
CMT Rounds Out Cast of HIS WIVES & DAUGHTERS Pilot

CMT is adding actor/recording artist Tyler Hilton (“Extant,” “One Tree Hill”), Kurt Fuller (“Midnight in Paris,” “Better with You”), Maria Canals-Barrera (“Wizards of Waverly Place”), Molly McCook (“The Ranch”), Christina Moore (“True Blood,” “90210”) and Talia Tabin (“The Grinder,” “Parks and Recreation”) to its upcoming pilot HIS WIVES & DAUGHTERS
Daughtry & More Set for Tonight's 83rd Annual HOLLYWOOD CHRISTMAS PARAE

Tune in to the 83rd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, the largest Christmas celebration in America, presented and produced by Associated Television International, hosted by Erik Estrada, Laura McKenzie, Dean Cain and Montel Williams.
ABC's CRISTELA Gets Full Freshman Season

The Hollywood Reporter writes that ABC has picked up nine more episodes of its freshman comedy CRISTELA, giving the series a full first season.
Roseanne Barr to Guest Star on ABC's CRISTELA

ABC's CRISTELA has enlisted a comedy legend for a guest role.
Eva Longoria, Mario Lopez Host 2014 NCLR ALMA AWARDS Tonight

NBCUniversal's Hispanic cable network mun2 will simulcast the '2014 NCLR ALMA Awards' LIVE tonight, October 10th at 10pm ET / 7pm PT.
Eva Longoria, Mario Lopez to Host 2014 NCLR ALMA AWARDS, 10/10

NBCUniversal's Hispanic cable network mun2 will simulcast the "2014 NCLR ALMA Awards" LIVE on Friday October 10th at 10pm ET / 7pm PT.
Stage Vet Andrew Leeds to Star in CRISTELA; Premieres 10/10 on ABC

Stage and screen actor Andrew Leeds will appear as a series regular in ABC's new family comedy CRISTELA, set to premiere on Friday, October 10, 2014.
Disney's THE WIZARDS RETURN: ALEX VS. ALEX Draws Nearly 6 Million Viewers

Disney Channel's one-hour television event, "The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex" (8:00 - 9:00 p.m.), cast a ratings spell across the nation, delivering 5.9 million Total Viewers, 2.9 million Kids 2-11, 2.3 million Kids 6-11 and 2.2 million Tweens 9-14, ranking as Friday's #1 TV telecast across the major youth demos. In fact, the special became the #1 cable TV telecast of 2013 to date in Tweens 9-14, the #2 cable TV telecast in Kids 2-11 and Kids 6-11, and the #1 kids' cable TV telecast in Total Viewers.
VIDEO: Selena Gomez Goes Behind-the-Scenes of THE WIZARDS RETURN: ALEX VS. ALEX

The multiple Emmy Award and BAFTA-winning Disney Channel series 'Wizards of Waverly Place' returns to follow the magical adventures of the Russo family, in a special television event, THE WIZARDS RETURN: ALEX VS. ALEX. Below, check out clips and a behind-the-scenes look at the all-new movie!
New WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE TV Movie Set for 3/15

Selena Gomez returns to executive-produce and star in one of Disney Channel's most successful series ever in the television event 'The Wizards Return: Alex vs Alex,' premiering FRIDAY, MARCH 15 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. Starring Gomez, Jake T. Austin, Jennifer Stone, Maria Canals-Barrera, David DeLuise, Gregg Sulkin and Beau Mirchoff, the special is based on the multiple Emmy Award-winning Disney Channel original series 'Wizards of Waverly Place,' which, during its series run was TV's #1 series across Kids 2-11, Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14.

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