It’s been nine years since we’ve visited the Phineas and Ferb universe cinematically and right in time to lift our spirits through this Pandemic, is a new standalone sequel film coming to Disney+. This time around, Phineas and Ferb‘s older sister Candace (Ashley Tisdale) gets her own movie. We see her find her own utopia, far away from her pesky little brothers, after being abducted by aliens. Her brothers venture across the galaxy to rescue her.
We were thrilled to have a Zoom chat with the Cast and Creators of the Film, including:
Jeff “Swampy” Marsh (Major Monogram/Co-Writer)
Dan Povenmire (Doofenschmirtz/Co-Writer)
Ashley Tisdale (Candace)
Vincent Martella (Phineas)
Alyson Stoner (Isabella)
Dee Baker (Perry)
Maulik Pancholy (Baljeet)
Martella recalls his time in the Franchise in the lead role of Phineas, first joining the Animated Series pilot. “I was 13 when I did the pilot and I’m now 27. I never got taller and my voice never got lower!”, he jokes. One thing he revealed to us was the inspiration in crafting Phineas‘ voice which came as a shock to his castmates. “My parents played a lot of Bob Dylan music while I was warming up my voice. I was singing a lot of Folk music as Phineas as a teenager!”.
Tisdale expresses her excitement to her about her Candace getting to be front and center this time around. “It’s crazy to be a star of your own movie. I obviously love it and sheâs excited to have her name out there”, she admits. “The experience of being abducted by aliens is scary, but then she feels very special and I think itâs a win for Candace. At this point, sheâs so frustrated she never gets them busted, so she needs a little separation from them, but then she realized she might take them for granted. She has learning experiences in space.
Stoner who plays Isabella, tells us that coincidentally where she’s staying right now is actually close to a rumoured UFO Farm. “Apparently itâs where the UFOs land to get repaired. I passed by and this was part of the property Iâm staying on …Iâve got photos!”. On reprising her character, she says “Isabella has always been so aspirational. She’s capable of finding, being the solution or executing solution. I loved revisiting the complexity and paradox of Isabella.”. “She’s on a nonsensical mission, but tripped-up in emotional swells when managing her crush on Phineas. To be able to be masculine and feminine, with leadership and nurturing skills is really fun.”. On her time in the Franchise, she feels, “This entire series has been indication that anything is possible, removing limitations. Explore and play and see what comes out of it. Even if you say something not scripted and it’s true, we often wind-up keeping it. Many fans think that’s their favourite aspect of the character”.
Marsh and Povenmire tell us about the idea to take this Film and set it in space. Marsh says, “Our writing started with weeks of throwing around story ideas, so there were other ideas we explored before we hit on this. My greatest hero is Neil Armstrong, so any time you get to go to space is really cool.”. Povenmire adds, “If weâre going to do a big Feature â the last one was in another dimension and this is in another planet which allows us to make it up and look however we want. We wanted it to be a big, sweeping epic kind of story. We did over 230 episodes of lampooning and Sci-Fi and had to find new things to do.”.
The Pandemic inspired their creativity, writing the song heard in the End Credits over Facetime even! They also talk to some of the new characters we see in PHINEAS AND FERB THE MOVIE: CANDACE AGAINST THE UNIVERSE. Povenmire says, “Ali Wong plays an Alien Queen who’s name is Super Super Big Doctor. The name came from somebody who used that phrase when talking about a doctor. That then became a phrase and we named a character after it! She knocked it out of the park. We have Diedrich Bader as one of the aliens Borthos, with a voice that made us laugh. His role got bigger the more we heard him talk in character. Thomas Middledich is in one of our favourite Improv things, Middleditch and Schwartz. It’s so exciting to have people come and do great stuff for us!”.
One some of the things that make this Film so magical, Baker who plays Perry describes it in two words, “Melodious Optimism. It contains melody and smart humour. These two things in a package are irresistible.”.
Pancholy, who plays Baljeet says, “You fall in love with every single one of characters. You can play cartoons over and over. This world is so fun and full of friendship, love, family and sticking-up for each other. Dan can write snarky jokes which are full of love!”.
PHINEAS AND FERB THE MOVIE: CANDACE AGAINST THE UNIVERSE has something for the kids big and small and never underestimates the intelligence of a child. It arrives on Disney+ Friday, August 28, 2020.
See the Trailer:
(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong/Disney)
A new Trailer has surfaced for BLACK IS KING, coming soon to Disney+. Check-out this new Trailer including models Aweng Ade-Chuol and Adut Akech, supermodel Naomi Campbell, Tina Knowles-Lawson, author and Academy AwardÂź-winning actor Lupita Nyongâo, singer Kelly Rowland, Pharrell Williams and JAY-Z, among others.
Synopsis:
The new film based on the music of âThe Lion King: The Gift,â will premiere two weeks after the one-year anniversary of the theatrical release of Disneyâs global phenomenon, âThe Lion King.â The film reimagines the lessons from the 2019 blockbuster for todayâs young kings and queens in search of their own crowns.
See the Trailer:
BLACK IS KING arrives on Disney+ Friday, July 31, 2020.
(Photo/video credit: Disney)
How cute is this? Check-out this adorable new press release for MUPPETS NOW, coming soon to Disney+ with statements from some of our favourites!
See their Video Call:
âThe Muppets are thrilled to be doing our first-ever unscripted show! Itâs going to be extremely spontaneous and very surprising; almost as surprising as the fact that we ever actually used a script in the past.â
âThis is moi unfiltered, unexpurgated, and more unbelievably fabulous than ever. If you watch only one show on Disney+ ,you really should tune in more often. But whenever you watch, make it moi on Muppets Now.â
âFor the first time ever, Iâm working without a joke book, folks. Itâs a new kind of totally improvised comedy I call âbare bearâ! See what I did there? Ahh! Wocka! Wocka!â
âI knew Muppets Now was coming to Disney+ but I did NOT know they wanted Muppets Now NOW, as in right away, as in âdoesnât anybody give a warning around hereâ!? Gotta go upload those episodes pronto! Wish me luck; Iâll need it.â
This seasonâs celebrity guests include entertainers, comedians, chefs, and more. Fans wonât want to miss all-new improvised comedy segments from their favourite Muppets including Miss Piggy, Beaker, Camilla, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo the Great, Kermit the Frog, Pepe the King Prawn, The Swedish Chef, Scooter, Uncle Deadly, among others.
MUPPETS NOW arrives on Disney+ Friday, July 31, 2020.
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Disney+ announced earlier today that a new Animated Series will be making its way to the streaming service in 2021 from the STAR WARS universe.
STAR WARS: THE BAD BATCH follows the elite and experimental clones of the Bad Batch (first introduced in âThe Clone Warsâ) as they find their way in a rapidly changing galaxy in the immediate aftermath of the Clone War. Members of Bad Batch â a unique squad of clones who vary genetically from their brothers in the Clone Army — each possess a singular exceptional skill which makes them extraordinarily effective soldiers and a formidable crew. In the post-Clone War era, they will take on daring mercenary missions as they struggle to stay afloat and find new purpose.
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Disney+ has announced today that they will join forces with COMIC-CON@HOME this year with three virtual panels for three upcoming original series.
A Look Inside âMarvelâs 616â on Disney+
Thursday, July 23, 1:00 p.m. PT
âMarvelâs 616â explores how Marvelâs rich legacy of stories, characters and creators exist within the âworld outside your windowâ. Each documentary, helmed by a unique filmmaker, explores the intersections of storytelling, pop culture and fandom within the Marvel Universe. Join directors Gillian Jacobs, Paul Scheer and executive producers Sarah Amos and Jason Sterman as they discuss the making of this Disney+ original anthology series with moderator AngĂ©lique RochĂ©.
Disney+âs âPhineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universeâ
Saturday, July 25, 12:00 p.m. PT
Join the creators & executive producers Dan Povenmireand Jeff âSwampyâ Marsh, director Bob Bowen and stars Ashley Tisdale, Vincent Martella, Maulik Pancholy, Ali Wong, Wayne Brady, Thomas Middleditch and Dee Bradley Baker as they share an exclusive sneak peek of Disney+âs upcoming âPhineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universeâ and discuss the origins of this iconic animated series!
Blast Off with Disney+âs âThe Right Stuffâ
Saturday, July 25, 1:00 p.m. PT
From Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way and Warner Horizon Scripted Television, âThe Right Stuffâ is the first scripted Disney+ original series from National Geographic. The series takes a clear-eyed look at the early days of the US space program. The series follows seven of the military’s best pilots as they become astronauts for the newly-formed NASA at the height of the Cold War. Competing to be the first in space, these ordinary men achieve the extraordinary, inspiring America to turn towards a new horizon of ambition and hope. Moderated by former NASA Astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison, the panel will feature cast members Patrick J. Adams (âMajor John Glennâ), Jake McDorman (âLieutenant Commander Alan Shepardâ), Colin OâDonoghue (âCaptain Gordon Cooperâ), Michael Trotter (âGus Grissomâ), Aaron Staton (âWally Schirraâ), Micah Stock (âDeke Slaytonâ), James Lafferty (âScott Carpenterâ), Nora Zehetner (âAnnie Glennâ), Shannon Lucio (âLouise Shepardâ), Eloise Mumford (âTrudy Cooperâ), Eric Ladin (âChris Kraftâ), and Patrick Fischler (âBob Gilruthâ), Showrunner and Executive Producer Mark Lafferty, and Executive Producer Jennifer Davisson.
Comic-Con@Home takes place July 22-26, 2020.
(Photo credit: Comic-Con)
Launching June 26, 2020, Disney+ will feature on their main page an O CANADA Collection section in anticipation of Canada Day! The Collection celebrates Canadian talent and landscapes!
See the O Canada Spot:
(Photo/video credit: Walt Disney Studios Canada)
Here’s your first look at MUPPETS NOW, coming next month to Disney+!
Synopsis:
In a true first for the studio, âMuppets Nowâ is an unscripted series filled with improv comedy, off-the-cuff gags, and the Muppetsâ celebrity friends. In the six-episode season, Scooter rushes to make his delivery deadlines and upload the brand-new Muppet series for streaming. They are due now, and heâll need to navigate whatever obstacles, distractions, and complications the rest of the Muppets throws at him.
Overflowing with spontaneous lunacy, surprising guest stars and more frogs, pigs, bears (and whatevers) than legally allowed, the Muppets cut loose in âMuppets Nowâ with the kind of startling silliness and chaotic fun that made them famous. From zany experiments with Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker to lifestyle tips from the fabulous Miss Piggy, each episode is packed with hilarious segments, hosted by the Muppets showcasing what the Muppets do best.
MUPPETS NOW arrives on Disney+ Friday, July 31, 2020.
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Overflowing with spontaneous lunacy, surprising guest stars and more frogs, pigs, bears (and whatevers) than legally allowed, the Muppets cut loose in âMuppets Nowâ with the kind of startling silliness and heartfelt fun that first made them famous.
Check-out the Twitter Thread where the Muppets share their new artwork for the Series!
.@TheMuppets causing mayhem in a thread? Tbh, we wouldnât have expected anything less. Fingers crossed that we have this sorted out when #MuppetsNow starts streaming July 31 on #DisneyPlus! 🤞
â Disney+ (@disneyplus) May 20, 2020
MUPPETS NOW streams on Disney+ Friday, July 31, 2020.
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Tomorrow is Earth Day and you can celebrate with a litany of options for your viewing pleasure on Disney+. Here are some of the amazing programming available for your streaming that will help you celebrate the 50th edition of this special day.
The Wild Adventures of Disneynature
African Cats
Bears
Born in China
Chimpanzee
Diving with Dolphins
Dolphin Reef
Elephant
In the Footsteps of Elephant
Monkey Kingdom
Oceans
Penguins
Penguins: Life on the Edge
Wings of Life
The World of National Geographic
Before the Flood
Drain the Oceans
Great Migrations
Hostile Planet
Into the Okavango
Kingdom of the Blue Whale
Man Among Cheetahs
One Strange Rock
Paris to Pittsburgh
Planet of the Birds
Sea of Hope: Americaâs Underwater Treasures
Secrets of the King Cobra
Sharks of Lost Island
The Flood
Tree Climbing Lions
Winged Seduction: Birds of Paradise
Conservation Favorites
Aliens of the Deep
Avatar
Bambi
Brother Bear
Fantasia
Finding Dory
Finding Nemo
Flowers and Trees
Grand Canyonscape
Journey to the Center of the Earth
Marvelâs Hero Project
Peteâs Dragon
Pixar IRL Episode 6 âUP: Russell Earns a Badgeâ
Pocahontas
Sacred Planet
The Good Dinosaur
The Jungle Book
The Living Desert
The Simpsons S8E21 âThe Old Man and the Lisaâ
The Suite Life On Deck S1E18 âSplash and Trashâ
The Vanishing Prairie
Wall-E
Wizards of Waverly Place S2E19 âDonât Rain on Justinâs Parade – Earthâ
Disney Animal Adventures
101 Dalmatians
A Bugâs Life
Chip âN Dale Rescue Rangers
Dumbo
Lady and the Tramp
Lion King
Oliver and Company
The Aristocats
The Fox and the Hound
The Little Mermaid
The Rescuers
The Tigger Movie
The Wild
Winnie the Pooh
Zootopia
(Photo credit: Disney)
In case you missed it, Disney’s âThe Disney Family Singalongâ is now available on Disney+ in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. The celebration of all things Disney, hosted by Ryan Seacrest is here for you to enjoy whenever you want!
Appearances and performances from home include those by: Christina Aguilera, Erin Andrews, Bobby Bones, Michael BublĂ©, Kristin Chenoweth, AuliÊ»i Cravalho, Darren Criss, Luke Evans, Elle Fanning, Jordan Fisher, Josh Gad, Ariana Grande, Josh Groban, Derek Hough, Julianne Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba, Tori Kelly, Little Big Town, Demi Lovato, Alan Menken, Kenny Ortega, Donny Osmond, Thomas Rhett, Amber Riley, Tracee Ellis Ross, Marcus Scribner, John Stamos, and an epic performance of âWeâre All in This Togetherâ with Kenny Ortega and his friends from âHigh School Musical,â âDescendants,â âHigh School Musical: The Musical: The Series,â âZombiesâ and beyond, including Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Corbin Bleu, Monique Coleman, Lucas Grabeel, Raven-SymonĂ©, Dove Cameron, Sofia Carson, Booboo Stewart, Sarah Jeffery, Meg Donnelly, Milo Manheim, Joshua Bassett, Olivia Rodrigo, Sofia Wylie, Charli DâAmelio, Dixie DâAmelio; and additional surprise appearances. Plus, James Monroe Iglehart and the Broadway Company of Disneyâs âALADDINâ will reunite for a mesmerizing rendition of âFriend Like Me”.
See a Sneak Peek of Christina Aguilera performing “Can You Feel the Love Tonight“:
Ariana Grande performing “I Won’t Say I’m in Love”
(Photo/video credit: Disney)
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