TRAVIS BRAUN BETS ON DISNEY

Travis Braun, Emmy(R)-nominated writer and producer, has entered an overall deal to develop and produce both animated and live-action content across Disney Channels Worldwide (Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior) as well as Disney's upcoming direct-to-consumer service.

"Travis has created and written some of the most imaginative content for our audiences, spanning live-action and animation," said Nancy Kanter, executive vice president, Content and Creative Strategy, Disney Channels Worldwide, and general manager, Disney Junior. "We are very much looking forward to this partnership and to exploring the inventive new ideas he comes up with next."

Currently, Braun serves as creator and co-executive producer on the upcoming Disney Channel series "Fast Layne" and Disney Junior's upcoming series "T.O.T.S.," both set to premiere in 2019. Additionally, he has written episodes for Disney Junior hit series "Vampirina," "Puppy Dog Pals" and "Muppet Babies."

In 2016, Braun wrote and produced the Doritos "Crash the Super Bowl" commercial "Doritos Dogs," which won the $1 million grand prize and aired during Super Bowl 50. His past animation writing credits include Netflix's original series "Turbo FAST" and the animated short "Charlie and Mr. Two," which he created for Nickelodeon. He previously worked on the CBS drama "Criminal Minds."

Originally from Ovalo, Texas, Braun graduated summa cum laude from Franklin College in Franklin, Indiana. He resides in Burbank, California.

Braun is repped by Echo Lake Entertainment and Cheryl Snow at Gang, Tyre, Ramer & Brown.

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