Tag "Jungle Junction"

‘Henry Hugglemonster’ Pops Up on Disney Jr. in April

February 28, 2013 by Ramin Zahed 2 Comments divider image

A charming new monster family will be playing in the Mouse House this spring. Produced by Dublin’s star toon shop Brown Bag, the new preschool show Henry Hugglemonster is slated to premiere on Disney Junior in the U.S. on Monday, April 15 at 5 p.m. Based on the book series [...]

‘Henry Hugglemonster’ Arrives on Disney Jr. in Feb.

January 24, 2013 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

Disney Junior U.K. will premiere the much-anticipated preschool series Henry Hugglemonster on February 8, reports Digital Spy. The 52 x 11-minute CG-animated toon, which was formerly called The Happy Hugglemonsters is produced by Disney’s London-based outfit, in partnership with Irish animation powerhouse Brown Bag Films. Based on Irish children’s author [...]

Writing Terrific Toons with Allan Neuwirth

November 27, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

We recently had the chance to chat with the very talented and prolific New York-based animation writer Allan Neuwirth, whose many credits include The Octonauts, Jelly Jamm, Arthur, Martha Speaks, Mama Mirabelle’s Home Movies, Speed Racer: The Next Generation, Cyberchase, Jungle Junction, Between the Lions, Courage the Cowardly Dog and [...]

24-Hour Disney Jr. Channel Launches This Friday

March 22, 2012 by Ramin Zahed 4 Comments divider image

Disney Junior, the multiplatform brand aimed at kids age 2-7 and their parents and caregivers, will become a 24-hour channel this Friday (March 23). The new channel (which will be available on Comcast, Time Warner, Cablevision, Bright House and Verizon), will be the home of classic Disney preschool shows and [...]

Keeping Toons Alive in Old Blighty

October 7, 2011 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

Although many U.K. TV animation producers are disheartened about the bleak economic climate and lack of government support, they continue to follow the country’s much-admired tradition of excellence. To the casual observer of the TV animation scene in the U.K., the climate may seem quite healthy. With beautifully produced series [...]