Disney Branded Television has announced the greenlight of two new music-driven, live-action comedy series, "How We Became the Biggest Band in the World" and "Vampirina," both slated to premiere on Disney Channel and Disney+ in 2025. These shows promise to captivate young audiences with relatable characters, upbeat music, and heartwarming narratives.

Unleashing the Power of Friendship and Melody

Becoming the Biggest Band in the World

The first series, "How We Became the Biggest Band in the World," follows the journey of three best friends who form a mega-famous pop group, Electric Bloom. The show will take viewers on a nostalgic trip, starting from the day the girls met in middle school and chronicling their rise to stardom. Audiences can expect a heartwarming tale of friendship, ambition, and the power of music to unite and inspire. The series stars Lumi Pollack as Posey, Carmen Sanchez as Jade, and Ruby Marino as Tulip, along with Nathaniel Buescher as Lucas. Iconic songwriter Diane Warren and Bahareh Batmang serve as executive producers, with Warren penning the songs for the pilot episode.Delving deeper into the narrative, the series promises to explore the challenges and triumphs the friends face as they navigate the music industry and their personal lives. Viewers will be captivated by the relatable characters, the upbeat musical numbers, and the enduring bond that keeps the band together. The show's showrunner, Eric Friedman, is poised to deliver a compelling and entertaining story that will resonate with audiences of all ages.

A Tween Vampire's Performing Arts Adventure

The second series, "Vampirina," is inspired by the beloved Disney Junior animated series and the popular book series by Anne Marie Pace and LeUyen Pham. In this live-action adaptation, viewers will follow the story of a tween vampire girl, Vee, who leaves the safety of Transylvania to attend a performing arts boarding school. Navigating the human world for the first time, Vee pursues her passion for music while keeping her vampire identity a secret, a challenge that becomes even more daunting when her overprotective father assigns a zealous ghost to watch over her at the school.The series stars Kenzi Richardson as Vee, Jiwon Lee as Sophie, Shaun Dixon as Elijah, Milo Maharlika as Demi, and Faith Hedley as Britney. Randi Barnes serves as the showrunner and executive producer, with Tim Federle and Bronwyn North-Resist also serving as executive producers. This enchanting series promises to blend the supernatural elements of the original "Vampirina" with the excitement and drama of a performing arts setting, creating a unique and captivating viewing experience for young audiences.

Harmonizing Creativity and Diversity

Both "How We Became the Biggest Band in the World" and "Vampirina" exemplify Disney's commitment to delivering diverse, inclusive, and engaging content for its young viewers. The casts of these series reflect the rich tapestry of talent and representation that Disney Branded Television aims to showcase. From the relatable characters to the upbeat musical numbers, these shows promise to captivate audiences with their heartwarming narratives, inspiring themes, and the power of music to bring people together.As Ayo Davis, the president of Disney Branded Television, aptly stated, "Both new series are full of all the elements we know our young audiences love: relatable, aspirational characters, upbeat music and plenty of laughter, friendship and heart." With the combined creative talents of experienced showrunners, acclaimed songwriters, and a diverse ensemble of young actors, these new series are poised to become the next musical sensations on Disney Channel and Disney+.