Disney is creating a new series called “Club Mickey Mouse,” which is a remixed version of the classic variety show “Mickey Mouse Club” that aired on-and-off between 1955 and 1966. But instead of airing on TV like its predecessor, “Club Mickey Mouse” will be a Facebook exclusive series.
“That’s the beauty,” Josh Mattinson, vice president of digital ad sales for Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media, told CNBC. “We’re not bound to one format. We’re not bound to one length… . You don’t have those same lines when you’re not producing 11s and 22s [referring to 11-minutes and 22-minute standard length TV series]. What makes sense for a consumer? How long would you spend looking at something?”
“Branded content is a priority for Facebook,” Rita Ferro, president of advertising sales for Disney, told CNBC. “We’re going to be working with them on a bunch of things.”
“Club Mickey Mouse” is one of nine programs created in partnership with Facebook Anthology, a program of advertising partnerships between the platform, media companies and brands.
“It’s really a partnership with Facebook where we come to the market together,” Ferro said.
No cast has been named for “Club Mickey Mouse,” but the company will draw from Maker Studios, its in-house multi-channel network and talent company. The original “Mickey Mouse Club” was notable for launching the careers of Ryan Gosling, Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and Kerri Russell, among others.
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I would like to see a complete follow through as they cast. The original Mousecateers were not child actors looking to break into the business. They were kids that played and stood out as role models and leaders on the playground. They were relatable to all kids watching. When watching the Mickey Mouse club kids could see themselves as Mousecateers and part of the show. I hope I am not disappointed with this remake and the content within.
Love this! I always watched the reruns of the original as a child. I would sneak to watch them late night since that is when they were on, then I watched the remake, so it will be interesting to see what they do with it a 3rd time!