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Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Sheryl Crow has contributed a new song, 'Built to Last,' to the upcoming Disney Jr. series 'Cars: Lightning Racers.' This marks her return to the 'Cars' franchise, having previously recorded 'Real Gone' for the original 2006 film.
The combo of Disney+/Disney Channel/Disney Jr. dominated Monday’s Children’s & Family Emmys, landing 19 wins — the most of any outlet — thanks to programs like “Descendants: The Rise of Red,” which…
Disney Jr. is set to debut 'Megan and Cupcake Ready for Preschool,' a new hybrid live-action and animated series that expands on its popular 'Ready for Preschool' shorts, later this Fall.
Backlash Over Disney's 'Captain Durag' Subsides Once Creator Revealed As Black Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, Disney’s latest cartoon misfire, “Captain Durag,” sparked a firestorm of criticism for allegedly stereotyping black culture—until the black creator stepped forward, promptly defusing the leftist mob’s fury. The character, a black superhero battling “grime” in Slime City with a durag as his cape and mask, debuted amid Black History Month on Disney Jr.’s “...
"My Furry Valentine" from Minnie's Bow-Toons appears to have breached its Disney Jr. containment & found TikTok virality.
Disney Jr.'s "Hey AJ!" introduced "Captain Durag," a new superhero intended to celebrate Black culture, but the character has sparked controversy. Critics argue the portrayal leans into stereotypes, especially airing during Black History Month. The show's writer defended the character as a homage to Blaxploitation films and a challenge to respectability politics.