Big news! Disney’sBig Hero 6 The Serieswill launch this summer with a premiere weekend event that features two back-to-back episodes on both Saturday, June 9th and Sunday, June 10th from 9:00-10:00 a.m. EDT/PDT, on Disney Channel, DisneyNOW and Disney Channel VOD platforms. In the weeks following the premiere weekend, new episodes will then debut every Saturday through September. As a bonus, the new show’s outstanding roster of celebrity guest stars has also been revealed.
Joining the stellar cast as a guest star on the animated series will be Emmy Award-nominatedChristy Carlson Romano–who reunites with herKim Possiblecreative team of Emmy Award-winning producersMark McCorkle,Bob SchooleyandNick Filippi–who will play bot-fighter Trina. Additional guest voice cast includes celebrity chefsGordon RamsayandAlton Brownas cooking competition participant Bolton Gramercy and host Yum Laboughé, respectively;Daniel HenneyandJames Cromwellreprise their feature film roles as Hiro’s brother Tadashi and Professor Callaghan, respectively;Susan Sullivanas Fred’s mother;John Michael Higginsas Fred’s sidekick robot Mini-Max;Diedrich Baderas pompous local TV reporter Bluff Dunder;Sean Giambroneas Fred’s geeky archrival Richardson Mole;Naoko Morias thief-for-hire Momakase;Lucas Neffas fast-food mascot Noodle Burger Boy; andMara Wilsonas self-made billionaire Liv Amara. And a special someone has more to share with you!
Watch Baymax’s video announcement below:
“Big Hero 6 The Series” premieres Saturday, June 9 at 9:00am EDT/PDT on Disney Channel.
Executive producers McCorkle and Schooley said:
“The ‘Big Hero 6 The Series’ crew has been busy cooking up exciting new adventures for Hiro, his best friend Baymax and the rest of the Big Hero 6 team as they continue their journey together in San Fransokyo. We cannot wait for the audience to come along for the fast and funny ride.”
Big Hero 6 The Series, based on the Walt Disney Animation Studios' Academy Award-winning feature film, continues the adventures and friendship of 14-year-old tech genius Hiro, his compassionate, cutting-edge robot Baymax and their friends Wasabi, Honey Lemon, Go Go and Fred as they form the legendary superhero team Big Hero 6 and embark on high-tech adventures as they protect their city from an array of scientifically enhanced villains. In his normal day-to-day life, Hiro faces daunting academic challenges and social trials as the new prodigy at San Fransokyo Institute of Technology.
Beginning Thursday, May 31st, shorts featuring Baymax will debut across Disney Channel, DisneyNOW and Disney Channel YouTube. A line of consumer products will be available on shopDisney.com on May 1st, at Disney store on June 1st and at retailers nationwide on July 1st. A DVD from Walt Disney Studios titledBig Hero 6 The Series: Back in Action!will be released on June 26th.
TheBig Hero 6 The Seriesvoice cast isMaya Rudolphas Aunt Cass;Ryan Potteras Hiro;Scott Adsitas Baymax;Jamie Chungas Go Go;Alan Tudykas Alistair Krei;Khary Paytonas Wasabi;Genesis Rodriguezas Honey Lemon;Brooks Wheelanas Fred;David Shaughnessyas Heathcliff; and Marvel Comics legendStan Leeas Fred’s dad. Recurring guest voice cast includesJenifer Lewisas Professor Granville;Haley Tjuas Karmi;Andrew Scottas Obake; andAndy Richteras Globby.
In addition to McCorkle and Schooley, Emmy Award-winning Nick Filippi serves as executive producer and supervising director. The series is a production of Disney Television Animation and carries a TVY7-FV parental guideline.
