In homage to classic Rankin/Bass holiday specials, Disney+ is presenting a stop-motion adaptation of one of its most beloved franchises this Christmas. The streamer has released the full trailer for 'A Proud Family Wizmas,' which is scheduled to premiere on Saturday, November 14. According to the official description, the song-filled special follows Penny Proud after she inadvertently destroys Christmas as it is known. She must then reluctantly agree to set things right to save the holiday for the children of Emilyville and the world.
The voice cast features Kyla Pratt reprising her role as Penny, alongside Tommy Davidson as Oscar, Paula Jai Parker as Trudy Proud, and JoMarie Payton as Suga Mama. The ensemble also includes Cedric the Entertainer as Uncle Bobby, Karen Malina White as Dijonay Jones, Soleil Moon Frye as Zoey Howzer, Alisa Reyes as LaCienega Boulevardez, Carlos Mencia as Felix Boulevardez, Alvaro Gutierrez as Papi, Raquel Lee Bolleau as Nubia Gross, and Melissa De Sousa as Sunset Boulevardez. Gabrielle Union returns to voice Teen Rogue magazine editor Talia Rogue.
Additional voices joining the project include Anderson .Paak, Lil Rel Howery, JB Smoove, Karlous Miller, Tone Loc, Earthquake, Luenell, and Affion Crockett.
Beyond Disney+, several other major entertainment events have confirmed their broadcast schedules. REELZ will air the 75th Miss Universe pageant live on Tuesday, November 24 at 8/7c. The competition is taking place in Puerto Rico and is expected to feature more than 100 contestants.
In television awards news, CBS has announced that the 80th Annual Tony Awards will air live on Sunday, June 13, 2027. The network also revealed a new broadcast agreement to continue airing the Tonys through 2032.
Paramount+ has set a premiere date of Thursday, December 10 for its new drama series 'Who the Hell is Hamish?'. Based on a true story, the show stars Dominic Cooper as con artist Hamish McLaren, who targets Bec, a wealthy recently divorced single mother played by Claire van der Boom. The official logline teases that when Bec notices discrepancies in Hamish's story, her personal doubt expands into a pattern of deception spanning continents, suspected of leaving a debt trail exceeding $70 million.
Netflix has also confirmed renewals and release dates for upcoming content. The adult animated comedy 'Haunted Hotel,' featuring voices from Will Forte, Eliza Coupe, Skyler Gisondo, and Jimmi Simpson, has been renewed for a third season due out in 2027. Additionally, 'Blue Eye Samurai' will return for its second season on Tuesday, January 19, 2027. The six new episodes will follow Mizu, voiced by Maya Erskine, as she searches London for two men who might be her father.
Sources: TVLine.