Ahead of the big D23 panel later today, Disney’s upcoming streaming service Disney+ is beginning to announce some of its initial programming via debut posters. We all know aboutThe Mandalorian, the live-actionStar Warsseries, but you may be unaware that a live-actionLady and the Tramp, for instance, will be available to stream when Disney+ debuts. Or how about the holiday comedyNoelle, which starsAnna KendrickandBill Hader?
This is only the beginning, and indeed Disney is already developing a bevy of additional content to be released directly on its streaming service over the next few years, but for now check out the posters for some of the movies and TV shows that will be available to watch the same day that Disney+ launches: November 12th.
Lady and the Tramp
Directed byCharlie Bean(The LEGO Ninjago Movie) and written byAndrew Bujalski(Results), the live-actionLady and the Trampwas initially developed as a theatrically-released motion-picture before the decision was made to drop it directly on Disney+. The kicker here is that instead of using CG for the dogs, the film uses actual live dogs to fill the roles.Tessa Thompsonvoices Lady,Justin Therouxvoices Tramp, and the live-action cast includesKiersey ClemonsandThomas Mann, with additional voices provided bySam Elliott,Ashley Jensen,Benedict Wong, andJanelle Monae.
The holiday comedyNoellewas completely shot as it if would be released in theaters, and indeed Disney initially planned a November 2019 release before pulling it off the schedule and saving it for Disney+.Anna Kendrickstars as Santa Claus’ daughter, who is forced to take over the family business when her father retires and her brother (played byBill Hader) shows reluctance to take up the mantle.Marc Lawrence(Two Weeks Notice) wrote and directed the film, which also starsBilly EichnerandShirley MacLaine.
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series
Not a reboot and not a sequel,High School Musical: The Musical: The Seriesis a mockumentary take on the beloved franchise, as it follows a group of East High students who stage a performance ofHigh School Musicalfor their winter theater production. Developed byTim Federele, the cast includesJoshua Bassett,Olivia Rodrigo,Kate Reinders, andSofia Wylie.
The World According to Jeff Goldblum
Hailing from National Geographic,The World According to Jeff Goldblumfinds the iconic actor “pulling the thread” on deceptively familiar objects and unraveling a world full of astonishing connections, fascinating science and amazing people.
