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[12/15/21 - 01:17 PM]
Disney Branded Television and Baobab Studios Begin Development on Animated Anthology Series "The Witchverse," Based on Emmy Award-Winning VR Short Film "Baba Yaga," for Disney+
"The Witchverse" is a global celebration of the international cultural phenomena of witches, their magic and their universal connection to nature.






WITCHVERSE, THE (DISNEY PLUS)
DEVELOPMENT HISTORY:
12/15/21
STATUS:
previously in development (2022-2023 season)
DEVELOPMENT STAGE:
script
DESCRIPTION:
(from Disney Branded Television's press release, December 2021) Disney Branded Television is in development with nine-time Emmy(R) Award-winning international animation studio Baobab Studios on "The Witchverse," an all-new animated anthology series based on Baobab Studios' acclaimed, award-winning interactive experience "Baba Yaga." Working closely with Baobab Studios, Disney Television Animation is overseeing the development of the project for Disney+. Eric Darnell, writer and director of "Baba Yaga," "Madagascar" and "Antz" and Baobab's co-founder and chief creative officer, will executive-produce the series. "The Witchverse" is a global celebration of the international cultural phenomena of witches, their magic and their universal connection to nature. Each witch-i-sode will comically explore and upend common misconceptions surrounding global witch mythology and lore from a mélange of cultures and perspectives around the world.
CREW INFORMATION:
· Eric Darnell as EP
GENRE(S):
· based on a feature film
· comedy (all)
· comedy (animated)
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Baobab Studios
· Disney Television Animation