The 2nd annual Children’s & Family Emmys got underway on Saturday night, starting with the Children’s & Family Creative Arts Emmys at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. According to early results — pending final tallies — Disney+ and Netflix tied the lead with nine wins overall.
The most honored program of the evening was actually Netflix’s “Lost Ollie,” which scored five trophies. Disney+’s wins included multiple awards for “The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special” and animated series “Baymax!” Nickelodeon picked up five wins.
And it was also a good night for Disney via its linear Disney Channel, which picked up four wins.
Presenters included Tamara Almeida (“Jane”), Ceci Balagot (“Monster High: The Movie”), Eric Bauza (voice of Bugs Bunny and others), Tantoo Cardinal (“Spirit Rangers”), Nayah Damasen (“Monster High: The Movie”), Miia Harris (“Monster High: The Movie”), Sonia Manzano (“Alma’s Way”), Ava Louise Murchison (“Jane”), and...
The most honored program of the evening was actually Netflix’s “Lost Ollie,” which scored five trophies. Disney+’s wins included multiple awards for “The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special” and animated series “Baymax!” Nickelodeon picked up five wins.
And it was also a good night for Disney via its linear Disney Channel, which picked up four wins.
Presenters included Tamara Almeida (“Jane”), Ceci Balagot (“Monster High: The Movie”), Eric Bauza (voice of Bugs Bunny and others), Tantoo Cardinal (“Spirit Rangers”), Nayah Damasen (“Monster High: The Movie”), Miia Harris (“Monster High: The Movie”), Sonia Manzano (“Alma’s Way”), Ava Louise Murchison (“Jane”), and...
- 12/17/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
American rap musician Cardi B has joined the voice cast of upcoming animation film “Baby Shark’s Big Movie!”
The film is the first feature-length spin-off from “Baby Shark’s Big Show!,” a pre-school series which began in 2021 on Nickelodeon-branded channels and platforms and is now in its second season.
The show is co-produced by Nickelodeon Animation and Seoul, Korea-based The Pinkfong Company and directed by Alan Foreman. Its narrative follows Baby Shark and his family as they move to Chomp City, the big city of sharks.
Cardi B is joined by several members of her own family. While the multi-platinum icon portrays Sharki B, her partner and fellow musician Offset gives voice to Offshark, while children Kulture plays Kulture Sharki and Wave as Wavey Shark.
The film is set to premiere later this year exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S and shortly after on Paramount+ internationally where the service is available.
The film is the first feature-length spin-off from “Baby Shark’s Big Show!,” a pre-school series which began in 2021 on Nickelodeon-branded channels and platforms and is now in its second season.
The show is co-produced by Nickelodeon Animation and Seoul, Korea-based The Pinkfong Company and directed by Alan Foreman. Its narrative follows Baby Shark and his family as they move to Chomp City, the big city of sharks.
Cardi B is joined by several members of her own family. While the multi-platinum icon portrays Sharki B, her partner and fellow musician Offset gives voice to Offshark, while children Kulture plays Kulture Sharki and Wave as Wavey Shark.
The film is set to premiere later this year exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S and shortly after on Paramount+ internationally where the service is available.
- 3/31/2023
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
With five nods, “Abbott Elementary” was the most-nominated series at this year’s Television Critics Awards. The hit comedy is going home with four wins, including the top prize: program of the year.
This makes “Abbott” not only the TCA’s biggest winner this year, but the only series to receive more than one award. (The only nomination the show didn’t win for was Janelle James in the individual achievement in comedy category — because she lost to “Abbott Elementary” creator and star Quinta Brunson.)
The TCA consists of more than 200 professional journalists covering television. The organization announced the winners of the 38th annual TCA Awards on Saturday.
Mandy Moore won in the drama individual achievement category for her work in the fifth and final season of NBC’s “This Is Us,” which was shut out of this year’s Emmy nominations. Another highlight was the award for talk, variety and sketch shows,...
This makes “Abbott” not only the TCA’s biggest winner this year, but the only series to receive more than one award. (The only nomination the show didn’t win for was Janelle James in the individual achievement in comedy category — because she lost to “Abbott Elementary” creator and star Quinta Brunson.)
The TCA consists of more than 200 professional journalists covering television. The organization announced the winners of the 38th annual TCA Awards on Saturday.
Mandy Moore won in the drama individual achievement category for her work in the fifth and final season of NBC’s “This Is Us,” which was shut out of this year’s Emmy nominations. Another highlight was the award for talk, variety and sketch shows,...
- 8/6/2022
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Eric Brevig and Greg Butler have been hired as visual effect supervisors at VFX and animation studio Dneg, the studio announced Thursday.
Both Brevig and Butler come to the studio as winners of the Academy Award winners for best visual effects. Brevig won for “Total Recall” in 1991, while Butler won and Oscar and a BAFTA for “1917” in 2020. In addition, Brevig received Oscar nomination for “Hook” and “Pearl Harbor” along with a BAFTA nomination for “Men in Black,” while Butler received a BAFTA for “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” and a Visual Effects Society Award for best character animation for his work on the character of Gollum on “The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King.”
“I am proud to have both Eric and Greg, two highly accomplished industry veterans each with their own incredible legacy of breathtaking work, join Dneg’s creative ranks,” Namit Malhotra,...
Both Brevig and Butler come to the studio as winners of the Academy Award winners for best visual effects. Brevig won for “Total Recall” in 1991, while Butler won and Oscar and a BAFTA for “1917” in 2020. In addition, Brevig received Oscar nomination for “Hook” and “Pearl Harbor” along with a BAFTA nomination for “Men in Black,” while Butler received a BAFTA for “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” and a Visual Effects Society Award for best character animation for his work on the character of Gollum on “The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King.”
“I am proud to have both Eric and Greg, two highly accomplished industry veterans each with their own incredible legacy of breathtaking work, join Dneg’s creative ranks,” Namit Malhotra,...
- 6/23/2022
- by Jazz Tangcay, Wilson Chapman, Shalini Dore and Carson Burton
- Variety Film + TV
The Television Critics Association has announced the nominees for the 2022 TCA Awards set to take place on August 6 in Los Angeles.
Leading the nods is ABC’s freshman series Abbott Elementary with 5 nominations including Individual Achievement In Comedy for series creator, producer, writer, and star Quinta Brunson, and Janelle James; in addition to Outstanding New Program, Outstanding Achievement In Comedy, and Program Of The Year.
Also competing for Program of the Year are AMC’s Better Call Saul, HBO Max’s Hacks, Severance from Apple TV+, Netflix’s Squid Game, HBO’s Succession, Showtime’s Yellowjackets, and HBO’s The White Lotus.
“The 2022 TCA Awards are an exciting landmark for the organization and its members, as it will be the first time in three years that we are finally able to celebrate together in person,” said Melanie McFarland, TCA President and TV Critic for Salon. “It’s fitting, then, that...
Leading the nods is ABC’s freshman series Abbott Elementary with 5 nominations including Individual Achievement In Comedy for series creator, producer, writer, and star Quinta Brunson, and Janelle James; in addition to Outstanding New Program, Outstanding Achievement In Comedy, and Program Of The Year.
Also competing for Program of the Year are AMC’s Better Call Saul, HBO Max’s Hacks, Severance from Apple TV+, Netflix’s Squid Game, HBO’s Succession, Showtime’s Yellowjackets, and HBO’s The White Lotus.
“The 2022 TCA Awards are an exciting landmark for the organization and its members, as it will be the first time in three years that we are finally able to celebrate together in person,” said Melanie McFarland, TCA President and TV Critic for Salon. “It’s fitting, then, that...
- 6/16/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Freshman series “Abbott Elementary” is leading the pack. On Thursday, the Television Critics Association announced the nominees for the organization’s 38th Annual TCA Awards, focusing on TV content across multiple genres of the 2021-2022 TV season.
The TCA consists of more than 200 professional journalists covering television.
The 13 categories honor drama, comedy, miniseries, youth, news and information, reality variety and sketch or talk shows. The winners will be revealed at the August 6 presentation at the Langham Huntington Hotel. This year’s awards show in Pasadena, California, will be the first in-person ceremony since 2019.
This year, ABC’s “Abbott Elementary,” created by star Quinta Brunson, leads with five nominations. AMC’s “Better Call Saul,” Apple TV+’s “Severance” and Showtime’s “Yellowjackets” follow with four nods each while HBO Max’s “Hacks,” Hulu’s “Only Murders In The Building,” Netflix’s “Squid Game” and HBO’s “Succession” earned three each.
Nominees for program of the year,...
The TCA consists of more than 200 professional journalists covering television.
The 13 categories honor drama, comedy, miniseries, youth, news and information, reality variety and sketch or talk shows. The winners will be revealed at the August 6 presentation at the Langham Huntington Hotel. This year’s awards show in Pasadena, California, will be the first in-person ceremony since 2019.
This year, ABC’s “Abbott Elementary,” created by star Quinta Brunson, leads with five nominations. AMC’s “Better Call Saul,” Apple TV+’s “Severance” and Showtime’s “Yellowjackets” follow with four nods each while HBO Max’s “Hacks,” Hulu’s “Only Murders In The Building,” Netflix’s “Squid Game” and HBO’s “Succession” earned three each.
Nominees for program of the year,...
- 6/16/2022
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
The “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” series at Disney+ has found its Grover Underwood and Annabeth Chase.
Variety has learned exclusively that Aryan Simhadri will star as Grover with Leah Sava Jeffries set to play Annabeth. They join previously announced series lead Walker Scobell, who will play Percy.
The series adaptation of the Rick Riordan book series was ordered at the streamer back in January. The live-action show tells the fantastical tale of the titular 12-year-old modern demigod (Scobell), who’s just coming to terms with his newfound supernatural powers when the sky god Zeus accuses him of stealing his master lightning bolt. With help from his friends Grover and Annabeth, Percy must embark on an adventure of a lifetime to find it and restore order to Olympus.
Grover is a satyr, half boy and half goat, disguised as a 12 year old boy. He cares deeply about others and will...
Variety has learned exclusively that Aryan Simhadri will star as Grover with Leah Sava Jeffries set to play Annabeth. They join previously announced series lead Walker Scobell, who will play Percy.
The series adaptation of the Rick Riordan book series was ordered at the streamer back in January. The live-action show tells the fantastical tale of the titular 12-year-old modern demigod (Scobell), who’s just coming to terms with his newfound supernatural powers when the sky god Zeus accuses him of stealing his master lightning bolt. With help from his friends Grover and Annabeth, Percy must embark on an adventure of a lifetime to find it and restore order to Olympus.
Grover is a satyr, half boy and half goat, disguised as a 12 year old boy. He cares deeply about others and will...
- 5/5/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Mira, Royal Detective – Disney Junior
Bollywood music and dance will be celebrated in the acclaimed animated series Mira, Royal Detective. In four extended-length specials that will begin airing May 2nd and culminating June 20th on Disney Junior, will not only showcases Bollywood but with higher stakes mystery and adventure. The series is also available on Disney+.
Since its premiere in March 2020 and for more than 100 stories, Mira, Royal Detective has highlighted the rich, diverse cultures of India. Each episode centers on the clever heroine Mira and her friends, including her sleuthing mongoose sidekicks Mikku and Chikku, as they help others by solving mysteries in their kingdom community of Jalpur. Mira, Royal Detective boasts a talented South Asian cast, including Freida Pinto, Kal Penn, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Hannah Simone, Jameela Jamil, Aparna Nancherla, Aasif Mandvi, Sonal Shah, Parvesh Cheena, and Leela Ladnier as the voice of Mira.
One of the most fantastic things about Mira,...
Bollywood music and dance will be celebrated in the acclaimed animated series Mira, Royal Detective. In four extended-length specials that will begin airing May 2nd and culminating June 20th on Disney Junior, will not only showcases Bollywood but with higher stakes mystery and adventure. The series is also available on Disney+.
Since its premiere in March 2020 and for more than 100 stories, Mira, Royal Detective has highlighted the rich, diverse cultures of India. Each episode centers on the clever heroine Mira and her friends, including her sleuthing mongoose sidekicks Mikku and Chikku, as they help others by solving mysteries in their kingdom community of Jalpur. Mira, Royal Detective boasts a talented South Asian cast, including Freida Pinto, Kal Penn, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Hannah Simone, Jameela Jamil, Aparna Nancherla, Aasif Mandvi, Sonal Shah, Parvesh Cheena, and Leela Ladnier as the voice of Mira.
One of the most fantastic things about Mira,...
- 4/6/2022
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Joe D’Ambrosia has been named executive vice president and general manager of Silvergate Media, Sony Pictures Television said Friday.
In his new role, D’Ambrosia will be the creative and strategic business leader, overseeing day-to-day operations of the company, which develops, produces and licenses top children’s programming.
He will step into his new position April 1, taking over for Silvergate CEO Waheed Alli, who will be stepping down this summer.
“I am thrilled to be joining Sony Pictures Television and Silvergate at such an exciting and pivotal time in kids’ entertainment,” D’Ambrosia said in a statement. “In my 10 years at Disney Junior, I have had the good fortune of working alongside one of the best teams in the business. This is the ideal next step to be collaborating with Ravi and the incredibly innovative and creative teams at Sony and Silvergate to produce world-class storytelling for kids and families around the globe.
In his new role, D’Ambrosia will be the creative and strategic business leader, overseeing day-to-day operations of the company, which develops, produces and licenses top children’s programming.
He will step into his new position April 1, taking over for Silvergate CEO Waheed Alli, who will be stepping down this summer.
“I am thrilled to be joining Sony Pictures Television and Silvergate at such an exciting and pivotal time in kids’ entertainment,” D’Ambrosia said in a statement. “In my 10 years at Disney Junior, I have had the good fortune of working alongside one of the best teams in the business. This is the ideal next step to be collaborating with Ravi and the incredibly innovative and creative teams at Sony and Silvergate to produce world-class storytelling for kids and families around the globe.
- 2/18/2022
- by Katie Campione
- The Wrap
Disney Junior exec Joe D’Ambrosia has been hired as executive vice president and general manager of Sony Pictures Television’s Silvergate Media. D’Ambrosia will be taking over for Silvergate founder Waheed Alli, who is stepping down from his post as CEO this summer.
In his new role at the Sony-owned children’s programming producer, D’Ambrosia will serve as Silvergate’s creative and strategic business leader, overseeing day-to-day operations of the company. He will work closely with the Silvergate team to drive continued growth and maximize opportunities to expand the company’s position in the market.
D’Ambrosia will report to Ravi Ahuja, chairman of global television studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment corporate development. He will begin at Silvergate Media on April 1 and be based in Spt’s Culver City, California headquarters, while also spending time with the company’s teams in New York and London.
Alli founded...
In his new role at the Sony-owned children’s programming producer, D’Ambrosia will serve as Silvergate’s creative and strategic business leader, overseeing day-to-day operations of the company. He will work closely with the Silvergate team to drive continued growth and maximize opportunities to expand the company’s position in the market.
D’Ambrosia will report to Ravi Ahuja, chairman of global television studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment corporate development. He will begin at Silvergate Media on April 1 and be based in Spt’s Culver City, California headquarters, while also spending time with the company’s teams in New York and London.
Alli founded...
- 2/18/2022
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Kal Penn is set as the male lead of Belated, FX’s comedy pilot written, directed and executive produced by Rescue Me and The Job co-creator Peter Tolan, I have learned.
The half-hour comedy follows Owen (Penn), a recently out man in his 40s, and his ex-wife Diana as they attempt to find their new normal and take on new relationships while continuing to co-parent together. The project also follows an unexpected intergenerational friendship between Owen and Clay, a 17-year-old trans teen.
This is a personal project for both Tolan, who came out as gay later in life, and Penn, 44, who came out a couple of weeks ago, announcing his engagement to his partner of 11 years in his memoir “You Can’t Be Serious”, published on Nov. 2.
Penn’s character Owen is intelligent with a dry wit. He seemed to have life all figured out: he had a great wife and family,...
The half-hour comedy follows Owen (Penn), a recently out man in his 40s, and his ex-wife Diana as they attempt to find their new normal and take on new relationships while continuing to co-parent together. The project also follows an unexpected intergenerational friendship between Owen and Clay, a 17-year-old trans teen.
This is a personal project for both Tolan, who came out as gay later in life, and Penn, 44, who came out a couple of weeks ago, announcing his engagement to his partner of 11 years in his memoir “You Can’t Be Serious”, published on Nov. 2.
Penn’s character Owen is intelligent with a dry wit. He seemed to have life all figured out: he had a great wife and family,...
- 11/20/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO Max has won the rights to adapt The Best At It, 30 Rock alumnus Maulik Pancholy’s acclaimed debut middle-grade novel about Rahul Kapoor, a gay Indian American teenager dealing with seventh grade, crushes and anxiety in small-town Indiana as he and his family seek to become the best versions of themselves.
Published last fall, the book received a Stonewall Honor from the American Library Association’s Rainbow Round Table. Pancholy, who currently can be seen on Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building and heard on Disney Junior’s Mira, Royal Detective, will write the pilot for the half-hour comedy with Always Be ...
Published last fall, the book received a Stonewall Honor from the American Library Association’s Rainbow Round Table. Pancholy, who currently can be seen on Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building and heard on Disney Junior’s Mira, Royal Detective, will write the pilot for the half-hour comedy with Always Be ...
- 9/14/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Paramount Players’ “Senior Year,” starring and produced by Rebel Wilson, has rounded out its supporting cast.
Jade Bender, Michael Cimino, Jeremy Ray Taylor and Avantika are among the actors joining the comedy, which stars Wilson as a woman who wakes up from a 20-year coma and returns to high school to try to regain her status as a popular cheerleader and claim the prom queen crown that eluded her.
Bender is best known for “Major Crimes” and will be next seen in the TV adaptation of “Night School,” while Cimino stars as Victor Salazar in Hulu’s “Love, Victor” (which debuted its second season last month to critical acclaim). The actor also starred in “Annabelle Comes Home” and will next be featured in “Black Box” and “Heartlight.”
Taylor is best known for his breakout role in 2017’s “It” and its 2019 sequel; the actor also starred in “Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween...
Jade Bender, Michael Cimino, Jeremy Ray Taylor and Avantika are among the actors joining the comedy, which stars Wilson as a woman who wakes up from a 20-year coma and returns to high school to try to regain her status as a popular cheerleader and claim the prom queen crown that eluded her.
Bender is best known for “Major Crimes” and will be next seen in the TV adaptation of “Night School,” while Cimino stars as Victor Salazar in Hulu’s “Love, Victor” (which debuted its second season last month to critical acclaim). The actor also starred in “Annabelle Comes Home” and will next be featured in “Black Box” and “Heartlight.”
Taylor is best known for his breakout role in 2017’s “It” and its 2019 sequel; the actor also starred in “Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween...
- 7/16/2021
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Shagorika Ghosh Perkins (Cultural Consultant/ Consulting Producer)
Mira, Royal Detective (Disney Junior/Valerie Durant)
Disney Junior’s animated series Mira, Royal Detective first season was a huge success with fans of all ages and all over the world. Season 2 has just started airing and it promises to have even more exciting filled episodes rooted in India’s vibrant heritage.
For preschool-age children, the series weaves authentic Indian culture and customs into two 11-minutes stories set in the magical Indian-inspired land of Jalpur. Each episode features the brave and resourceful Mira, a young girl who travels throughout Jalpur solving mysteries for her friends, family and extended community.
One of the coolest things about Mira, Royal Detective is that it celebrates authentic Indian music, dance, food, fashion, language and art by incorporating the diversity of the culture into the mystery-filled storylines.
One of the people responsible for the accuracy and realness of...
Mira, Royal Detective (Disney Junior/Valerie Durant)
Disney Junior’s animated series Mira, Royal Detective first season was a huge success with fans of all ages and all over the world. Season 2 has just started airing and it promises to have even more exciting filled episodes rooted in India’s vibrant heritage.
For preschool-age children, the series weaves authentic Indian culture and customs into two 11-minutes stories set in the magical Indian-inspired land of Jalpur. Each episode features the brave and resourceful Mira, a young girl who travels throughout Jalpur solving mysteries for her friends, family and extended community.
One of the coolest things about Mira, Royal Detective is that it celebrates authentic Indian music, dance, food, fashion, language and art by incorporating the diversity of the culture into the mystery-filled storylines.
One of the people responsible for the accuracy and realness of...
- 4/11/2021
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Mira, Royal Detective – Disney Junior
Throughout Season 1 of the excellent animated Indian imbibed series Mira, Royal Detective, children both young and old have learned, danced, sang and followed and solved the clues with the young detective. Inspired by the cultures and customs of India, the series follows the brave and resourceful Mira, a young girl who travels throughout the fictional land of Jalpur solving mysteries for her friends, family and extended community.
Now get ready because season 2, which looks to be even more, is set to begin on April 5th on Disney Junior and DisneyNOW, with new episodes every Monday for eight consecutive weeks.
Season two will include an episode highlighting the Eid al-Fitr holiday debuting Monday, May 3 (5:00 p.m. Edt), and episodes celebrating the festivals of Teej and Dasara, as well as four extended-length music- and dance-filled specials. Not only that, season one of the series will begin streaming on Disney+ on Friday,...
Throughout Season 1 of the excellent animated Indian imbibed series Mira, Royal Detective, children both young and old have learned, danced, sang and followed and solved the clues with the young detective. Inspired by the cultures and customs of India, the series follows the brave and resourceful Mira, a young girl who travels throughout the fictional land of Jalpur solving mysteries for her friends, family and extended community.
Now get ready because season 2, which looks to be even more, is set to begin on April 5th on Disney Junior and DisneyNOW, with new episodes every Monday for eight consecutive weeks.
Season two will include an episode highlighting the Eid al-Fitr holiday debuting Monday, May 3 (5:00 p.m. Edt), and episodes celebrating the festivals of Teej and Dasara, as well as four extended-length music- and dance-filled specials. Not only that, season one of the series will begin streaming on Disney+ on Friday,...
- 4/1/2021
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Mira, Royal Detective – “The Holi Festival Mystery” Ð (Disney)
Mira, Mikku, Chikku, Meena, Pinky, Anoop, Neel, Kamala, Priya
Disney’s Junior’s brilliant animated series “Mira, Royal Detective” has a very special Holi-themed episode, which premieres this Saturday, March 27 at 11:00 am Et/Pt.
Created for kids age 2-7 and their families, each episode of Mira Royal Detective is set in the fictional land of Jalpur. Inspired by India’s vibrant heritage and culture, each episode features authentic music, dance, and customs. Mira, Royal Detective follows the smart, brave, and resourceful Mira, a commoner who is appointed to the role of royal detective by the Queen. As royal detective, Mira travels throughout the kingdom helping royals and commoners alike. Along with her friend Prince Neel, a talented inventor, creative cousin Priya, and comical mongoose sidekicks Mikku and Chikku, she will stop at nothing to solve a case, taking young viewers...
Mira, Mikku, Chikku, Meena, Pinky, Anoop, Neel, Kamala, Priya
Disney’s Junior’s brilliant animated series “Mira, Royal Detective” has a very special Holi-themed episode, which premieres this Saturday, March 27 at 11:00 am Et/Pt.
Created for kids age 2-7 and their families, each episode of Mira Royal Detective is set in the fictional land of Jalpur. Inspired by India’s vibrant heritage and culture, each episode features authentic music, dance, and customs. Mira, Royal Detective follows the smart, brave, and resourceful Mira, a commoner who is appointed to the role of royal detective by the Queen. As royal detective, Mira travels throughout the kingdom helping royals and commoners alike. Along with her friend Prince Neel, a talented inventor, creative cousin Priya, and comical mongoose sidekicks Mikku and Chikku, she will stop at nothing to solve a case, taking young viewers...
- 3/25/2021
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Disney Junior YouTube Mira Royal Detective “The Great Diwali Mystery”
Ever since Disney Junior’s Mira, Royal Detective premiered on March 20th, the animated television series has been entertaining children of all ages. Created for kids age 2-7 and their families, each episode of Mira Royal Detective is set in the fictional land of Jalpur. Rooted and inspired by India’s vibrant heritage, each episode features authentic music, dance, and customs in two 11-minute stories. Mira, Royal Detective follows the smart, brave, and resourceful Mira, a commoner who is appointed to the role of royal detective by the Queen. As royal detective, Mira travels throughout the kingdom helping royals and commoners alike. Along with her friend Prince Neel, a talented inventor, creative cousin Priya, and comical mongoose sidekicks Mikku and Chikku, she will stop at nothing to solve a case, taking young viewers on adventures that highlight critical thinking and encourage deductive reasoning.
Ever since Disney Junior’s Mira, Royal Detective premiered on March 20th, the animated television series has been entertaining children of all ages. Created for kids age 2-7 and their families, each episode of Mira Royal Detective is set in the fictional land of Jalpur. Rooted and inspired by India’s vibrant heritage, each episode features authentic music, dance, and customs in two 11-minute stories. Mira, Royal Detective follows the smart, brave, and resourceful Mira, a commoner who is appointed to the role of royal detective by the Queen. As royal detective, Mira travels throughout the kingdom helping royals and commoners alike. Along with her friend Prince Neel, a talented inventor, creative cousin Priya, and comical mongoose sidekicks Mikku and Chikku, she will stop at nothing to solve a case, taking young viewers on adventures that highlight critical thinking and encourage deductive reasoning.
- 11/11/2020
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Spin – (Disney Channel/David Christopher Lee)
Abhay Deol
An international ensemble of talented veteran and burgeoning young actors have been cast in the upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie “Spin” about an Indian American teen who discovers her artistic side through the unique world of DJ culture. Joining the previously announced lead Avantika Vandanapu are: Bollywood’s renowned Abhay Deol (“Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara”), UK comedian/actor Meera Syal (“Yesterday”) and actors Aryan Simhadri (“Adventures in Wonder Park”), Michael Bishop (“Grace Beside Me”), Jahbril Cook (“A Week Away”), Kerri Medders (“Alexa & Katie”) and Anna Cathcart. Production will begin in October for a 2021 premiere on Disney Channel.
“Spin” follows Rhea (Vandanapu), an Indian American teen who learns she has a passion for creating DJ mixes that blend the textures of her Indian heritage and the world around her. Her life revolves around her eclectic group of friends, Molly, Watson and Ginger,...
Abhay Deol
An international ensemble of talented veteran and burgeoning young actors have been cast in the upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie “Spin” about an Indian American teen who discovers her artistic side through the unique world of DJ culture. Joining the previously announced lead Avantika Vandanapu are: Bollywood’s renowned Abhay Deol (“Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara”), UK comedian/actor Meera Syal (“Yesterday”) and actors Aryan Simhadri (“Adventures in Wonder Park”), Michael Bishop (“Grace Beside Me”), Jahbril Cook (“A Week Away”), Kerri Medders (“Alexa & Katie”) and Anna Cathcart. Production will begin in October for a 2021 premiere on Disney Channel.
“Spin” follows Rhea (Vandanapu), an Indian American teen who learns she has a passion for creating DJ mixes that blend the textures of her Indian heritage and the world around her. Her life revolves around her eclectic group of friends, Molly, Watson and Ginger,...
- 10/14/2020
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Courtesy Disney
Inspired by the cultures and customs of India, “Mira, Royal Detective” is set in the fictional land of Jalpur and follows the smart, brave and resourceful Mira, a commoner who is appointed to the role of royal detective by the Queen.
Created for kids age 2-7 and their families, each episode features two 11-minute stories which showcase Mira utilizing critical thinking and deductive reasoning to help solve cases for her family, friends and extended community.
One of the highlights of the show are the dance sequences and there is a new way to be a part of the Mira world by joining in the dance!
“Dance with Mira and Friends” is a new short-form series that features Mira and her mongoose friends, Mikku and Chikku, alongside real-life kids, demonstrating simple dance moves from the series for young viewers to be able to follow along at home.
Acclaimed Bollywood...
Inspired by the cultures and customs of India, “Mira, Royal Detective” is set in the fictional land of Jalpur and follows the smart, brave and resourceful Mira, a commoner who is appointed to the role of royal detective by the Queen.
Created for kids age 2-7 and their families, each episode features two 11-minute stories which showcase Mira utilizing critical thinking and deductive reasoning to help solve cases for her family, friends and extended community.
One of the highlights of the show are the dance sequences and there is a new way to be a part of the Mira world by joining in the dance!
“Dance with Mira and Friends” is a new short-form series that features Mira and her mongoose friends, Mikku and Chikku, alongside real-life kids, demonstrating simple dance moves from the series for young viewers to be able to follow along at home.
Acclaimed Bollywood...
- 8/25/2020
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Kal Penn is trying to help mobilize young voters.
The actor and comedian is set to host an unscripted series at Freeform that looks to explore issues and topics relevant to Millennial and GenZ voters, Variety has confirmed. The Disney-owned network has issued a series order for the untitled comedy project. Precisely what kind of format the series will take is as yet unclear.
Penn created the series alongside Romen Borsellino, and the duo serve as executive producers with Dan Spilo. Michael Davies and Julia Cassidy are also on board to exec produce for Embassy Row.
The “Harold and Kumar” star has prior experience in the electoral politics domain, having worked in the Obama administration, specifically on President Obama’s re-election campaign in 2012.
Penn’s recent credits include the Disney Junior series “Mira, Royal Detective,” in which he voices the main character’s mongoose sidekick. He created the NBC series “Sunnyside,...
The actor and comedian is set to host an unscripted series at Freeform that looks to explore issues and topics relevant to Millennial and GenZ voters, Variety has confirmed. The Disney-owned network has issued a series order for the untitled comedy project. Precisely what kind of format the series will take is as yet unclear.
Penn created the series alongside Romen Borsellino, and the duo serve as executive producers with Dan Spilo. Michael Davies and Julia Cassidy are also on board to exec produce for Embassy Row.
The “Harold and Kumar” star has prior experience in the electoral politics domain, having worked in the Obama administration, specifically on President Obama’s re-election campaign in 2012.
Penn’s recent credits include the Disney Junior series “Mira, Royal Detective,” in which he voices the main character’s mongoose sidekick. He created the NBC series “Sunnyside,...
- 8/11/2020
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
Mira, Royal Detective which airs on Disney and Disney Junior is a ground breaking show that has become very popular with audience of all ages. Geared towards ages 2-7, the show tells the tale of a young Indian girl Mira who is appointed to the role of Royal Detective and travels throughout the magical Indian-inspired kingdom of Jalpur solving mysteries for her friends and family. The show highlights cultural themes like the importance of family, food, traditions, the music and dance in a very authentic way.
The show features some of the top South Asian actors in Hollywood, including Jameela Jamil, Freida Pinto, Kal Penn, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Hannah Simone, Aasif Mandvi, Karen David and Aparna Nancherla. Mira, Royal Detective debuted on Disney Channel and Disney Junior on Friday, March 20.
One of the coolest things about the show is that Indian and Bollywood music and dance are an integral part of each episode.
The show features some of the top South Asian actors in Hollywood, including Jameela Jamil, Freida Pinto, Kal Penn, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Hannah Simone, Aasif Mandvi, Karen David and Aparna Nancherla. Mira, Royal Detective debuted on Disney Channel and Disney Junior on Friday, March 20.
One of the coolest things about the show is that Indian and Bollywood music and dance are an integral part of each episode.
- 7/31/2020
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Utkarsh Ambudkar is probably best known as Donald from the Pitch Perfect franchise, the resident smooth-talkin’ beatboxer of the acapella group the Treblemakers. He also appeared in The Mindy Project as Mindy Kaling’s younger brother. His other film and TV credits include the comedy feature Brittany Runs a Marathon, the IFC series Brockmire and he lends his voice to the Disney Junior animated series Mira, Royal Detective. He also appears in a whole slate of films including the rom-com The Broken Hearts Gallery, the comedy action pic Free Guy alongside Ryan Reynolds and Disney’s Godmothered — but did you know that he played Aaron Burr in early workshops for Hamilton?
Even before Hamilton, he was part of the hip-hop improv group Freestyle Love Supreme founded by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail and Anthony Veneziale, the subject of the Hulu documentary We Are Freestyle Love Supreme which hits the streamer July...
Even before Hamilton, he was part of the hip-hop improv group Freestyle Love Supreme founded by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail and Anthony Veneziale, the subject of the Hulu documentary We Are Freestyle Love Supreme which hits the streamer July...
- 7/14/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos and Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Nancy Kanter, Evp, Content and Creative Strategy, Disney Channels Worldwide, who launched and built Disney’s preschool TV channel Disney Junior, will leave the company at the end of January 2021 after two decades.
Gary Marsh, President and Chief Creative Officer for Disney Channels Worldwide, with whom Kanter has worked side by side for her entire tenure, just announced Kanter’s pending departure in a company email (You can read it below the post.)
The two agreed on a long transition to allow Marsh time to put together a comprehensive plan for the future at Disney Channels. Kanter is not expected to retire. After two decades at Disney Channels, shepherding content for kids and families, the well regarded executive felt she was ready for something new.
In his memo to staff, Marsh highlighted some of Kanter’s biggest accomplishments.
“Without a doubt, paramount among her many achievements is building one...
Gary Marsh, President and Chief Creative Officer for Disney Channels Worldwide, with whom Kanter has worked side by side for her entire tenure, just announced Kanter’s pending departure in a company email (You can read it below the post.)
The two agreed on a long transition to allow Marsh time to put together a comprehensive plan for the future at Disney Channels. Kanter is not expected to retire. After two decades at Disney Channels, shepherding content for kids and families, the well regarded executive felt she was ready for something new.
In his memo to staff, Marsh highlighted some of Kanter’s biggest accomplishments.
“Without a doubt, paramount among her many achievements is building one...
- 4/28/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Paul Smith Photography Makeup: Desirae Cherman Hair: Gui Schoedler
Actress Karen David has always delivered fabulous performances in her varied characters in movies and on TV. Some of her most notable and applauded roles were Isabella in Galavant and Princess Jasmine in Once Upon A Time. Her most recent project is as a recurring guest starring role for a very special Disney Junior animated show – Mira, Royal Detective.
Set in the fictional land of Jalpur, Disney Junior’s Mira, Royal Detective is an animated mystery-adventure series for preschoolers inspired by the cultures and customs of India. The series follows the brave and resourceful Mira, a commoner who is appointed to the role of royal detective by the Queen. Airing now on both Disney Junior and Disney, each episode features two 11-minute music and dance-filled stories that, as Karen said, are magical!
In this incredible interview, Karen reveals her characters – yes,...
Actress Karen David has always delivered fabulous performances in her varied characters in movies and on TV. Some of her most notable and applauded roles were Isabella in Galavant and Princess Jasmine in Once Upon A Time. Her most recent project is as a recurring guest starring role for a very special Disney Junior animated show – Mira, Royal Detective.
Set in the fictional land of Jalpur, Disney Junior’s Mira, Royal Detective is an animated mystery-adventure series for preschoolers inspired by the cultures and customs of India. The series follows the brave and resourceful Mira, a commoner who is appointed to the role of royal detective by the Queen. Airing now on both Disney Junior and Disney, each episode features two 11-minute music and dance-filled stories that, as Karen said, are magical!
In this incredible interview, Karen reveals her characters – yes,...
- 4/14/2020
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Mira, Royal Detective – (Disney Junior)
Now playing on Disney and Disney Junior, is the fabulous series Mira, Royal Detective. Inspired by Indian culture, Mira, Royal Detective is set in the magical land of Jalpur, and the series introduces a brave and resourceful girl named Mira, a commoner who is appointed to the role of royal detective by the queen. The show features some of the top South Asian actors in Hollywood, including Jameela Jamil, Freida Pinto, Kal Penn, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Hannah Simone, Aasif Mandvi, Karen David and Aparna Nancherla. Mira, Royal Detective debuted on Disney Channel and Disney Junior on Friday, March 20.
One of the coolest things about the show is that Indian and Bollywood music and dance are an integral part of each episode. Much like a Bollywood film, the songs and dances take the story forward…which we all love. Acclaimed Bollywood choreographer Nakul Dev Mahajan serves as...
Now playing on Disney and Disney Junior, is the fabulous series Mira, Royal Detective. Inspired by Indian culture, Mira, Royal Detective is set in the magical land of Jalpur, and the series introduces a brave and resourceful girl named Mira, a commoner who is appointed to the role of royal detective by the queen. The show features some of the top South Asian actors in Hollywood, including Jameela Jamil, Freida Pinto, Kal Penn, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Hannah Simone, Aasif Mandvi, Karen David and Aparna Nancherla. Mira, Royal Detective debuted on Disney Channel and Disney Junior on Friday, March 20.
One of the coolest things about the show is that Indian and Bollywood music and dance are an integral part of each episode. Much like a Bollywood film, the songs and dances take the story forward…which we all love. Acclaimed Bollywood choreographer Nakul Dev Mahajan serves as...
- 4/1/2020
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Jameela Jamil isn’t interested in being perfect.
“Sometimes, I do f— up, but I always apologize when I’ve gotten it wrong,” she told said in a candid interview on “Variety Live,” which streams via Variety’s Instagram account. “I learn, and other people learn with me.”
And she definitely isn’t afraid to back down from a (social media) fight, specifically when it comes to grappling with the physical and mental health struggles. In February, the “The Good Place” actor engaged in a public back-and-forth with a writer who accused her of having Munchausen syndrome, which Jamil denied.
“I’m not someone who rises above. I don’t turn the other cheek. I’m not Jesus. I’ll get down in the gutter and fight you,” she said.
Of course, Jamil is no stranger to controversy. She was criticized for her participation in the upcoming ball culture competition...
“Sometimes, I do f— up, but I always apologize when I’ve gotten it wrong,” she told said in a candid interview on “Variety Live,” which streams via Variety’s Instagram account. “I learn, and other people learn with me.”
And she definitely isn’t afraid to back down from a (social media) fight, specifically when it comes to grappling with the physical and mental health struggles. In February, the “The Good Place” actor engaged in a public back-and-forth with a writer who accused her of having Munchausen syndrome, which Jamil denied.
“I’m not someone who rises above. I don’t turn the other cheek. I’m not Jesus. I’ll get down in the gutter and fight you,” she said.
Of course, Jamil is no stranger to controversy. She was criticized for her participation in the upcoming ball culture competition...
- 3/28/2020
- by Audrey Cleo Yap
- Variety Film + TV
Kal Penn, Freida Pinto, Aasif Mandvi, Utkarsh Ambudkar and Jameela Jamil are just some of the actors lending their voices to “Mira, Royal Detective,” a new CGI-animated show premiering on Disney Channel and Disney Junior.
The show centers on a whipsmart 8-year-old named Mira — voiced by newcomer Leela Ladnier — as she solves mysteries in the colorful and fictional kingdom of Jalpur in India, with the help of two mongoose friends, Chikku (Ambudkar) and Mikku (Penn). The show features various facets of Indian culture, including dance, food, dress and song, and episodes centered on holidays like Diwali and Holi, a first for an animated Disney show.
And for the cast, which is exclusively of South Asian descent, the experience of bringing Indian culture to life for a younger audience has been both unique and heartening.
“Why this one feels a little more different is because this one gets viewed and consumed at a very,...
The show centers on a whipsmart 8-year-old named Mira — voiced by newcomer Leela Ladnier — as she solves mysteries in the colorful and fictional kingdom of Jalpur in India, with the help of two mongoose friends, Chikku (Ambudkar) and Mikku (Penn). The show features various facets of Indian culture, including dance, food, dress and song, and episodes centered on holidays like Diwali and Holi, a first for an animated Disney show.
And for the cast, which is exclusively of South Asian descent, the experience of bringing Indian culture to life for a younger audience has been both unique and heartening.
“Why this one feels a little more different is because this one gets viewed and consumed at a very,...
- 3/20/2020
- by Audrey Cleo Yap
- Variety Film + TV
Freida Pinto feels there was a time when the world ridiculed Indians for speaking so many languages and celebrating so many festivals. The actress says the world needs to imbibe the ethos of Indian culture in this "dark time".
The actress is excited about her new animated show "Mira, Royal Detective", weaved around with the Indian culture and traditions. She feels people will be amazed to look at the myriad colours and diversity of India.
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"I think the first thing is that the world is going to be absolutely enthralled by the fact that there are so many languages and festivals that we celebrate," Freida told Ians in an interview.
"We, in the past, have been ridiculed for speaking so many languages and celebrating so many festivals. Now, they are going to see the beauty of these and then realise what they are missing on.
The actress is excited about her new animated show "Mira, Royal Detective", weaved around with the Indian culture and traditions. She feels people will be amazed to look at the myriad colours and diversity of India.
Also Read:?Ayushmann Khurrana pens a shayari amid Covid-19 scare
"I think the first thing is that the world is going to be absolutely enthralled by the fact that there are so many languages and festivals that we celebrate," Freida told Ians in an interview.
"We, in the past, have been ridiculed for speaking so many languages and celebrating so many festivals. Now, they are going to see the beauty of these and then realise what they are missing on.
- 3/19/2020
- GlamSham
Mira, Royal Detective – Nakul Dev Mahajan (“So You Think You Can Dance”) serves as the Indian dance consultant on “Mira, Royal Detective” (Disney Junior/Valerie Durant)
Nakul Dev Mahajan (Indian Dance Consultant)
Choreographer Nakul Dev Mahajan is know as The Bollywood Choreographer from his outstanding work on So You Think You Can Dance, his dance studios and Ndm Bollywood Dance Production and many other special projects. His newest dance step (pun intended) is into the world of animation. He is the choreographer and dance consultant for Disney Junior’s new show Mira, Royal Detective.
Disney Junior’s Mira, Royal Detective is an animated mystery-adventure series for preschoolers inspired by the cultures and customs of India. Set in the fictional land of Jalpur, the series follows the brave and resourceful Mira, a commoner who is appointed to the role of royal detective by the Queen. Along with her friend Prince Neel,...
Nakul Dev Mahajan (Indian Dance Consultant)
Choreographer Nakul Dev Mahajan is know as The Bollywood Choreographer from his outstanding work on So You Think You Can Dance, his dance studios and Ndm Bollywood Dance Production and many other special projects. His newest dance step (pun intended) is into the world of animation. He is the choreographer and dance consultant for Disney Junior’s new show Mira, Royal Detective.
Disney Junior’s Mira, Royal Detective is an animated mystery-adventure series for preschoolers inspired by the cultures and customs of India. Set in the fictional land of Jalpur, the series follows the brave and resourceful Mira, a commoner who is appointed to the role of royal detective by the Queen. Along with her friend Prince Neel,...
- 3/15/2020
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
If Kal Penn gets his way, a fourth “Harold & Kumar” movie will be streaming on a service near you.
“I feel like it’s gotta be a streamer because people just love watching [these movies] in the comfort of their own home on a Friday night at 2 a.m., which is more streaming ‘binge-able’ than it is going to the theater,” Penn, 42, told Variety.
Penn and co-star John Cho cemented their legacies in the stoner comedy world with 2004’s “Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle,” as two buddies whose pot-fueled munchies trip turns into a zany misadventure that includes Neil Patrick Harris and riding a cheetah.
The comedy became a hit and spawned two follow-ups, 2008’s “Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay” and 2011’s “A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas.”
And sounds like Cho would be on board, too.
“We would love to do a fourth movie. John...
“I feel like it’s gotta be a streamer because people just love watching [these movies] in the comfort of their own home on a Friday night at 2 a.m., which is more streaming ‘binge-able’ than it is going to the theater,” Penn, 42, told Variety.
Penn and co-star John Cho cemented their legacies in the stoner comedy world with 2004’s “Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle,” as two buddies whose pot-fueled munchies trip turns into a zany misadventure that includes Neil Patrick Harris and riding a cheetah.
The comedy became a hit and spawned two follow-ups, 2008’s “Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay” and 2011’s “A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas.”
And sounds like Cho would be on board, too.
“We would love to do a fourth movie. John...
- 3/11/2020
- by Audrey Cleo Yap
- Variety Film + TV
Mira, Royal Detective – Disney Junior hosted the world premiere of upcoming animated series “Mira, Royal Detective” at The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, CA on Saturday, March 7. Cast members including Freida Pinto, Utkarsh Ambudkar and Leela Ladnier were joined by special guests and their families. Debuting March 20, 2020 in the U.S. and India, the series is set in the magical Indian-inspired land of Jalpur and follows the brave and resourceful Mira, a young girl who is appointed to the role of royal detective by the Queen. (Disney Junior/Image Group La)
Joe D’Ambrosia, Shagorika Ghosh Perkins (Cultural Consultant), Becca Topol (Story Editor), Deepak Ramapriyan (Musical Consultant), Amritha Vaz (Composer), Sascha Paladino (Executive Producer), Nakul Dev Mahajan (Bollywood Choreographer), Diane Ikemiyashiro
The exciting new Disney Junior show titled Mira, Royal Detective is getting ready for it’s worldwide debut. Mira, Royal Detective is an animated mystery-adventure series for preschoolers inspired by...
Joe D’Ambrosia, Shagorika Ghosh Perkins (Cultural Consultant), Becca Topol (Story Editor), Deepak Ramapriyan (Musical Consultant), Amritha Vaz (Composer), Sascha Paladino (Executive Producer), Nakul Dev Mahajan (Bollywood Choreographer), Diane Ikemiyashiro
The exciting new Disney Junior show titled Mira, Royal Detective is getting ready for it’s worldwide debut. Mira, Royal Detective is an animated mystery-adventure series for preschoolers inspired by...
- 3/10/2020
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
In today’s TV news roundup, Natalie Martinez will guest star in CBS All Access’ “The Stand,” and USA announces the third season premiere date of “The Sinner.”
Casting
Natalie Martinez (“The I-Land”) will guest star in CBS All Access‘ adaptation of “The Stand,“ based on Stephen King’s novel of the same name, Variety has exclusively learned. Martinez began her career as the spokesmodel for Jennifer Lopez’s (“Hustlers”) fashion line and has since gone on to star in “Self/less” opposite Ryan Reynolds and Warner Bros. “Reminiscence,” which is currently filming.
Karen Fukuhara (“Suicide Squad”), Deon Cole (“Black-ish”), Coy Stewart (“Are We There Yet”), Sydney Mikayla (“The Gabby Douglas Story”) and Dee Bradley Baker (“American Dad”) have been cast in Dreamworks‘ Netflix original series “Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts,“ premiering Jan. 14. The animated series follows a young girl thrust into adventure on the surface of a fantastical post-apocalyptic Earth.
Casting
Natalie Martinez (“The I-Land”) will guest star in CBS All Access‘ adaptation of “The Stand,“ based on Stephen King’s novel of the same name, Variety has exclusively learned. Martinez began her career as the spokesmodel for Jennifer Lopez’s (“Hustlers”) fashion line and has since gone on to star in “Self/less” opposite Ryan Reynolds and Warner Bros. “Reminiscence,” which is currently filming.
Karen Fukuhara (“Suicide Squad”), Deon Cole (“Black-ish”), Coy Stewart (“Are We There Yet”), Sydney Mikayla (“The Gabby Douglas Story”) and Dee Bradley Baker (“American Dad”) have been cast in Dreamworks‘ Netflix original series “Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts,“ premiering Jan. 14. The animated series follows a young girl thrust into adventure on the surface of a fantastical post-apocalyptic Earth.
- 12/12/2019
- by LaTesha Harris
- Variety Film + TV
Disney Junior has given an early season 2 renewal to animated, mystery-adventure series Mira, Royal Detective, ahead of its anticipated spring 2020 debut. The news was announced today by Joe D’Ambrosia, Svp Original Programming and general manager, Disney Junior, during a special advance screening of the series in Burbank, CA.
Set in the magical Indian-inspired land of Jalpur, the series follows the brave and resourceful Mira, played by newcomer Leela Ladnier, a commoner who is appointed to the role of royal detective by the queen and travels throughout her kingdom to help royals and commoners alike. Each episode features two 11-minute stories that celebrate the cultures and customs of India by incorporating authentic storytelling, music, food, fashion, language, art and dance.
Ladnier, Freida Pinto, Kal Penn, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Hannah Simone, Jameela Jamil and Aasif Mandvi lead the cast, along with Hannah Simone, Sarita Choudhury, Aparna Nancherla, Kamran Lucas, Karan Brar, Karan Soni.
Set in the magical Indian-inspired land of Jalpur, the series follows the brave and resourceful Mira, played by newcomer Leela Ladnier, a commoner who is appointed to the role of royal detective by the queen and travels throughout her kingdom to help royals and commoners alike. Each episode features two 11-minute stories that celebrate the cultures and customs of India by incorporating authentic storytelling, music, food, fashion, language, art and dance.
Ladnier, Freida Pinto, Kal Penn, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Hannah Simone, Jameela Jamil and Aasif Mandvi lead the cast, along with Hannah Simone, Sarita Choudhury, Aparna Nancherla, Kamran Lucas, Karan Brar, Karan Soni.
- 12/12/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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