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Disney Jr. Unveils Slate of New Series and Specials, Including ‘Cars: Lightning Racers’ & ‘Spidey and Iron Man: Avengers Team-Up!’

August 11, 2025 / / 0 Comments

Disney Jr.’s new series and specials were revealed at the recent “Disney Jr. Let’s Play!” fan celebration at Disney California Adventure Park and Downtown Disney District.

Let’s kick things off with Marvel’s Spidey and Iron Man: Avengers Team-Up! — two new 22-minute specials, the first of which premieres October 16 and sees Iron Man and the Avengers joining Spidey to stop Ultron and Green Goblin from taking control of the city’s devices.

A second Halloween-themed special will premiere Fall 2026.

Cars: Lightning Racers follows Lightning McQueen as he gears up for all-new adventures in Radiator Springs alongside his friends Mater, Pipes (a thrill-seeking drag car) and Miles (a mud-loving monster truck).

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‘Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+’: Disney’s Beloved Series Returns with New Locations and Characters, Including Duffy the Disney Bear

June 16, 2025 / / 0 Comments

Release date: July 21, 2025 on Disney Jr., next day on Disney+.

Synopsis: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ continues the adventures of Mickey and pals from the original series which aired from 2006-2016.

The new series includes beloved components like the Mousekedoer, Mouseketools and Toodles, and introduces the new handy helping friend Little Helper and Duffy the Disney Bear, who will make surprise appearances.

Other new elements include the expansion of the Clubhouse with the Laughing Loft, where the group hangs out, and the Wacky Tube, which gets Mickey and his friends where they need to go in fun and silly ways.

Minnie, Daisy, Donald and Goofy will also each get their own personalized clubhouses, which will be revealed throughout the series.

Many of the creative team from the original series have returned, including executive producer Rob LaDuca, art director Sy Thomas and songwriter/composer Mike Himelstein.

Kim Duran serves as co-producer/story editor, and Mark Drop is story editor.

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Disney’s Mickey Mouse Debut ‘Steamboat Willie’ Now Public Domain

January 3, 2024 / / 0 Comments

Disney’s Steamboat Willie, released in 1928, introduced the world to Minnie and Mickey Mouse. And now, as of January 1, 2024, that short film is public domain.

When books, movies, music, artwork, and photographs enter the public domain, it means that their copyrights have expired. This allows anyone to access, use, modify, or build upon that work without needing permission or paying fees.

Artists and filmmakers should note that only the 1928 version of Steamboat Willie has entered the public domain. If you’re working on a commercial project, it’s best to consult with a copyright lawyer to avoid legal issues such as cease and desist letters or copyright infringement lawsuits.

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