Disney Plus Heats Up In August
Disney Plus Features The Peanuts Movie, Ant-Man and The Wasp & Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe
Firstly, the official Disney “Direct to consumer media” publicity cite focused on a few amazing additions to the schedule:
Howard Premiere | August 7
Directed by Don Hahn (“Beauty and the Beast”), “Howard” is the untold story of Howard Ashman, the brilliant lyricist behind Disney classics like “Aladdin,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Little Mermaid” and creator of musicals including “Little Shop of Horrors.” Featuring never-before-seen archival footage, personal films and photographs, as well as interviews with Howard’s friends and family, the film is an intimate look at the Disney Legend’s life, his creative drive, and the process behind the music. Spanning his childhood in Baltimore, to his formative years in New York, and his untimely death due to AIDS, “Howard” goes in-depth to explore his journey to become the lyricist behind some of the most beloved and well-known classic family films in the world.
The One and Only Ivan Premiere | August 14
An adaptation of the award-winning book about one very special gorilla, Disney’s“The One and Only Ivan” is an unforgettable tale about the beauty of friendship, the power of visualization, and the significance of the place one calls home. Ivan is a 400-pound silverback gorilla who shares a communal habitat in a suburban shopping mall with Stella the elephant, Bob the dog, and various other animals. He has few memories of the jungle where he was captured, but when a baby elephant named Ruby arrives, it touches something deep within him…
Muppets Now Episode 104 – “Sleep Mode” | August 21
Scooter wakes up in horror to discover his all-nighters have finally gotten the best of him, and he has only 30 minutes to upload Muppets Now. With the clock ticking and his eyelids drooping, Scooter enlists Animal to help him stay awake. Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and his assistant, Beaker, conduct a series of vibrational experiments with the help of a lonely, outdated computer. The Swedish Chef uncovers the secrets of Spaghetti Carbonara when staring down his competitor, Giuseppe Losavio. Miss Piggy sits down with Aubrey Plaza to conduct a fabulous one-on-one interview. Later, she looks out for number one as she focuses on self-care with guests Linda Cardellini and Taye Diggs.
Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe Premiere | August 28
Stepbrothers Phineas and Ferb, their older sister Candace, Perry the Platypus, and the Danville gang are back together again in “Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe,” an out-of-this-world animated adventure from Disney Television Animation. Executive-produced by Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh (creators and executive producers of the long-running Emmy Award-winning series “Phineas and Ferb”), the movie centers on Phineas and Ferb as they set out across the galaxy to rescue Candace, who after being abducted by aliens, finds utopia in a far-off planet, free of pesky little brothers.
Secondly, my August Disney Plus sleeper pick:
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Adventure Awaits | August 7
Meanwhile, we celebrate and explore Disney’s spectacular new destination that brings Star Wars to life. Featuring Neil Patrick Harris, Kaley Cuoco, Sarah Hyland, Keegan-Michael Key, Jay Leno, Miles Brown, and more!
Because Star Wars….
The Whole Shebang: Disney Plus in August
Additionally, the below list was pulled together beautifully by CNET.com.
To clarify, “Thank you very much CNET. Mark Serrels, you rock.”
August 7
- Hidden Kingdoms of China
- Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
- Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge: Adventure Awaits
- The Peanuts Movie
- UFO Europe: The Untold Stories (S1)
- X-Men
- Howard
- Muppets Now Episode 102
- One Day At Disney Episode 136
- Disney Family Sundays Series Finale Episode 140
- Pixar In Real Life Episode 110
August 14
- Alaska Animal Rescue (S1)
- Ant-Man and the Wasp
- India’s Wild Leopards
- Jungle Animal Rescue (S1)
- Nature Boom Time (S1)
- Sam’s Zookeeper Challenge (S1)
- Scuba Sam’s World (S1)
- Spaced Out (S1)
- T.O.T.S. (S1)
- T.O.T.S. Calling all T.O.T.S. (S1)
- The Greatest Showman
- Wild Cats of India (S1)
- Zombies 2
- The One and Only Ivan
- Muppets Now Episode 103
- Magic Camp
- One Day at Disney Episode 137
- Weird But True! Episode 301
August 21
- Back to the Titanic
- Beauty and the Beast
- Mars: One Day on the Red Planet
- Muppets Now Episode 104
- One Day At Disney Episode 138
- Weird But True! Episode 302
August 28
- Alice Through the Looking Glass
- Fantastic Four
- Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe
- Muppets Now Episode 105
- One Day At Disney Episode 139
- Weird But True! Episode 303
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