Disney+ Greenlights Pokémon Stop
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Key Points:
- Disney+ has greenlit a new stop-motion series titled Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu, created by Aardman Animations, set to debut on Disney XD and stream exclusively on Disney+ in 2027.
- The series follows Sirfetch’d and Pichu on a quest through the Galar Region, featuring adventures filled with peril, alliances, rivalries, and humor, highlighting their growing friendship.
- This announcement is part of a new global distribution deal between Disney and The Pokémon Company International, which also includes streaming the classic Pokémon the Series: The Beginning on Disney+ and airing it on Disney XD.
- Ayo Davis, president of Disney Kids & Family, emphasized the series' ability to appeal to both longtime Pokémon fans and new, younger audiences through Aardman’s distinctive stop-motion style.
- The production team at Aardman includes Director Tom Parkinson, Creative Director Nat McKay, and Model Making Creative Lead James Young, with the series produced by The Pokémon Company International.
