Disney Announces Animated Haunted Mansion TV Special

With Disneyland’s 45th anniversary of their attraction “The Haunted Mansion” approaching, Disney has decided to celebrate with a TV special.

The Haunted Mansion special will be animated by legendary children’s horror author and illustrator Gris Grimly. Grimly will also executive produce and art direct, which is sure to bring some delightful spookiness to the project. Scott Peterson and Joshua Pruett from Phineas and Ferb are also on board, Peterson to write and edit, and Pruett as a consulting producer and writer.

The news was announced July 17th by Eric Coleman the Senior Vice President, Original Series, Disney Television Animation.

Coleman said, “Over the past few years we have focused our strategy on making Disney Television Animation the home for the strongest talent in the business. We have steadily built our roster with both animation veterans and fresh voices, and have fostered an environment where artists support and inspire one another. This group will help us continue to deliver the great storytelling and beloved characters that the Disney animation legacy is known for.”

In addition Disney has announced 3 new series in the works. Including “Very Important House” co-created by my personal favorite Jhonen Vasquez.

From Disney Channel:

New pilots in production are:

“Billy Dilley’s Super Duper Subterranean Summer”

Creative Talent: Director Aaron Springer, whose credits include the Emmy Award-winning “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts and “SpongeBob SquarePants,” is creator.

Synopsis: Summer break takes an unexpected turn when Zak and Marsha end up stuck in uncharted land at the center of the earth with eccentric classmate Billy Dilley.

“Very Important House”

Creative Talent: Jhonen Vasquez, creator of cult favorite “Invader Zim” and character designer Jenny Goldberg (“Rick and Morty,” “Bravest Warriors”) are co-creators.

Synopsis: 11-year-old Frolie moves into the Very Important House and suddenly finds herself in the role of caretaker of the universe.

“Douglas Furs”

Creative Talent: Highly-regarded illustrator and former Sub Pop Records art director Jesse LeDoux and actor/writer Matt Olsen (“Sly Cooper”) are co-creators.

Synopsis: Deep in the woods, beyond human reach, exists the thriving animal community of Douglas whereBarry the bear, the world’s least–handy handyman, takes it upon himself to fix all the town’s problems.

New short-form series in production:

“Future-Worm!”

Creative Talent: Director Ryan Quincy of “South Park” and IFC’s “Out There” is creator.

Synopsis: A boy creates a time machine lunch box and befriends a fearless worm from the future.

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