In celebration of Disney+ Day, Disney+ not only premiered more than 25 new pieces of content, but also debuted dozens of first looks, new trailers and exclusive clips from The Walt Disney Company’s world-class studios that showcase the incredible breadth of content coming to the service in the years ahead. Additionally, this morning Disney+ subscribers were treated to a slate of all new content from each of its marquee brands: Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and in international markets, Star.
“Two years ago, Disney+ exploded onto the scene, growing at an unprecedented rate and bringing high-quality, compelling films and series to audiences,” said Kareem Daniel, Chairman, Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution, adding, “Disney+ has become a cultural phenomenon. For Disney+ Day, we’re building on this excitement with a global celebration of our millions of subscribers in a way that only The Walt Disney Company can.”
Sean Bailey, President of Production, Walt Disney Motion Picture Productions, said “We want to tell stories that impact all audiences of all ages and around the world. To do that effectively, one has to embrace a diversity of perspectives both in front of and behind the camera.” To that end, Ayo Davis, President, Disney Branded Television added, “This is such an intentional effort that comes from the top of the Company down to all of us who develop the programming.”
Jennifer Lee, Chief Creative Officer, Walt Disney Animation Studios, added that through creating content for Disney+, “We’ve been able to surface talent in the Studio and give them opportunities like we’ve never been able to before.” Similarly, Pete Docter, Chief Creative Officer, Pixar Animation Studios, said, “Disney+ has really allowed us to rethink the way we approach projects here.”
Watch the Pixar 2021 Disney+ Day Special on Disney+ to see Pete Docter, Chief Creative Officer, Pixar Animation Studios, take fans behind the scenes of Pixar Animation Studios to look at some of their upcoming projects for Disney+. Docter also announced a peek behind the curtains of Pixar in two new documentaries coming to Disney+ in 2022 that explore the making of both Turning Red and Lightyear. Some of Pixar’s new upcoming projects include:
Cars on the Road
Larry the Cable Guy revealed the title of Pixar’s upcoming Cars series: Cars on the Road. Join Mater (voiced by Larry the Cable Guy) and Lightning McQueen (voiced by Owen Wilson) in this fun-filled cross-country road trip, streaming on Disney+ in 2022.
Win or Lose
Directors Michael Yates and Carrie Hobson revealed concept art for Pixar’s first-ever original long-form animated series, coming to Disney+ in 2023. Each 20-minute episode will highlight the perspective of a different character as a middle school coed softball team prepares for their championship game.
(Source : press release)