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Disney and the Obamas’ Higher Ground Team Up for Animated Fantasy Show
An original animated fantasy series entitled Journey is in development from Higher Ground and Disney, slated to stream exclusively on Disney+. The creative production company behind the project, Higher Ground, was founded by former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama.
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The newly greenlit show will mark the first project for Higher Ground since it became an independent entity from Netflix. The series was created by Matt Munn, whose prior credits include Spies in Disguise, Ferdinand, and The Peanuts Movie. The narrative centers on a young heroine named Journey who is forced to venture outside the safety of her home after its protective energy shield fails.
Ayo Davis, president of Disney Kids & Family, praised the project in a statement, describing Journey as an epic adventure anchored by a remarkable young heroine whose courage inspires those around her. Davis added that at its core, the series is a story about resilience, self-discovery, and the power of believing in something bigger than oneself—universal themes that have defined Disney stories for generations.
Munn will serve as an executive producer alongside Steve Loter, known for Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur and Kim Possible. They are joined by Jessie Dicovitsky, who executive-produces on behalf of Higher Ground.
Dicovitsky, who serves as the Head of Television for Higher Ground, noted that by combining adventure, imagination, and music, Journey is a true original that takes bold swings. She expressed pride in partnering with Disney on the fantastical series, noting that it builds on Higher Ground’s history of delivering fun and meaningful stories for kids and families. The production company’s previous animation portfolio includes projects such as We the People and Ada Twist, Scientist.
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