Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur

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Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
GenreSuperhero
Adventure
Created by
Based on
Voices of
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
ProducerPylar Flynn
Production companies
Release
Original networkDisney Channel
Picture formatHDTV 1080p
Original releaseSummer 2022

Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, or simply Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, is an upcoming American animated television series based on the characters of the same name by Marvel Comics. The series will be produced by Disney Television Animation, Marvel Animation, and Cinema Gypsy Productions, and will air on Disney Channel in Summer 2022.[2][3]

Cast[]

Main cast[]

Recurring cast[]

Production[]

Development[]

During discussions with Marvel Studios regarding a potential role in their Marvel Cinematic Universe, president Louis D'Esposito showed actor and comic book fan Laurence Fishburne the comic book Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur.[4] Having read the original Moon-Boy and Devil Dinosaur comic book as a child, Moon Girl piqued Fishburne's interest, inspiring him to create a project based on the comic book, eventually choosing to create an animated series based on the duo.[4]

On February 20, 2018, it was reported that Marvel Animation and Cinema Gypsy Productions were developing a Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur series for Disney Channel Worldwide.[5] Laurence Fishburne (a long-time Marvel alumni; having played the title character in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer and Bill Foster in Ant-Man and the Wasp) and Helen Sugland are set to executive-produce the series.[5]

In August 24, 2019, during the D23 Expo, Fishburne revealed that the series was to be released in 2020 on Disney Channel, with Disney Television Animation being set to co-produce the series, marking the first time Disney and Marvel worked together on an animated series.[6] Steve Loter will executive-produce the series alongside Fishburne and Sugland.[6] Jeff Howard and Kate Kondell will work on the series as co-producers and story editors.[6]

Fisburne said that "Disney Channel is the perfect platform to explore this pint-sized female African American superhero and [he] can't wait for their audience to enjoy the lighthearted adventures of Lunella and Devil Dinosaur",[6] while Cort Lae, Marvel Family and Entertainment's then-senior vice president, said that "[Moon Girl's] adventures with giant buddy, Devil Dinosaur, are filled with so much wonder and joy, and this historic partnership with Disney Television Animation and Cinema Gypsy Productions proved the right formula to bring them to television".[6]

In February 2021, it was reported that Rodney Clouden will serve as supervising producer for the series, while Pylar Flynn will produce.[2] Due to Disney Television Animation's studios having closed in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic,[7] most of the series was produced remotely.[8]

In September 2021, it was reported that the show will "likely to involve superhero team-up shenanigans" and be accompanied by a book series, which is launching in February 2022.[9][10][11]

In October 2021, the executive producer for the series, Steve Loter, called the series "awesome" and stated it is "coming soon."[12][13]

Casting[]

In February 2021, it was reported that White and Tatasciore will voice the titular duo, with Woodard, Williams, Zamata, and Fowler providing the voices of Lunella/Moon Girl's grandparents and parents, respectively, and Barer as her best friend, Casey.[2] It was also reported that Fishburne will voice The Beyonder in a recurring capacity.[2]

Animation[]

Animation services for the series will be provided by Titmouse, Inc.[5] and Flying Bark Productions.[14]

Titmouse, Inc. will also work on the series' visual development.[5]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "MOON GIRL AND DEVIL DINOSAUR cartoon coming to Disney Channel". The Beat. August 24, 2019. Archived from the original on January 21, 2021. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Disney Channel Announces 'Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur' Cast". February 10, 2021. Archived from the original on May 21, 2021. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  3. ^ @DisneyBrandTVPR (December 15, 2021). "As a special holiday surprise, #LaurenceFishburne, #Marvel's #MoonGirlAndDevilDinosaur executive producer, gives the first official peek at the new series coming summer 2022!" (Tweet). Retrieved December 15, 2021 – via Twitter.
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  5. ^ a b c d Andreeva, Nellie (February 20, 2018). "'Marvel's Moon Girl And Devil Dinosaur' Animated Series Produced By Laurence Fishburne In Works At Disney Channels". Deadline. Archived from the original on February 24, 2021. Retrieved December 14, 2019.
  6. ^ a b c d e Dinh, Christine (August 24, 2019). "D23 Expo 2019: Disney Channel Greenlights Original Animated Series 'Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur'". Marvel.com. Archived from the original on February 10, 2021. Retrieved December 14, 2019.
  7. ^ Andreeva, Nellie; Patten, Dominic (March 24, 2020). "Animation Production Is Still Going, Sometimes Slower, Amid Coronavirus Crisis". Deadline. Archived from the original on February 27, 2021. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  8. ^ Bricken, Rob (February 11, 2021). "The Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur Cartoon Just Got a Great Voice Cast and a Surprising Marvel Character". Gizmodo. Archived from the original on February 11, 2021. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  9. ^ Blum, Jeremy (August 31, 2021). "Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur Returns in 2022". CBR. Archived from the original on August 31, 2021. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
  10. ^ Bricken, Bob (August 31, 2021). "Sounds Like the Marvel Comics Universe Is Going to Have a Rough Winter". Gizmodo. Archived from the original on September 1, 2021. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
  11. ^ Corley, Shaun (September 3, 2021). "Marvel's Most Unusual Duo Return To Comics Ahead Of Animated Debut". CBR. Archived from the original on September 4, 2021. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
  12. ^ Bentz, Adam (September 28, 2021). "Marvel's Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur Show Is Awesome & Coming Soon". ScreenRant. Archived from the original on October 1, 2021. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
  13. ^ Perine, Aaron (September 28, 2021). "Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur EP Comment". ComicBook. Archived from the original on September 29, 2021. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
  14. ^ Flying Bark [@flyingbark] (April 7, 2021). "We're DELIGHTED to announce that Flying Bark is working alongside DisneyTVAnimation & Marvel Animation on their latest series, Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur! @DisneyTVA @Marvel