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UK Original Series “Rivals” and “In Vogue: The 90’s”, Marvel Television’s “Agatha All Along”, “Doctor Odyssey”, “Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band” and more from £4.99
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LONDON, U.K. (6 August) – Disney+ confirms upcoming titles set to premiere exclusively on the service in the UK & Ireland this autumn, including the star-studded UK Original drama series “Rivals”, based on the iconic novel from Dame Jilly Cooper, Marvel Television’s “Agatha All Along'' starring Kathryn Hahn, Lucasfilm’s next Star Wars series “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew”, “Doctor Odyssey” from Ryan Murphy, and all new seasons of “Only Murders in the Building”, “Grey’s Anatomy”, “Abbott Elementary”, and FX’s “The Old Man”, plus so much more.
LOCAL ORIGINAL PRODUCTIONS
UK Original “Rivals” (coming soon), produced by Happy Prince, part of ITV Studios, is the highly anticipated eight-part series, based on the celebrated novel by Dame Jilly Cooper. Set against the backdrop of the drama, excess, and shocking antics of the power-grabbing social elite of 1980s England, “Rivals” delves headfirst into the ruthless world of independent television in 1986. The star-studded cast includes Alex Hassell, Bella Maclean, Katherine Parkinson, David Tennant, Aidan Turner, Nafessa Williams, Emily Atack, Catriona Chandler, Danny Dyer, Rufus Jones, Lisa McGrillis, Luke Pasqualino, Claire Rushbrook and Victoria Smurfit.
Joining the UK Original slate this autumn is six-episode docu-series “In Vogue: The 90’s” (13 and 20 September), featuring an A-list cast from the worlds of fashion, film and music, alongside Vogue’s Anna Wintour, Edward Enninful, Hamish Bowles and Tonne Goodman, this landmark series reveals the inside story of the 90’s most celebrated fashion and pop culture moments.
GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT
Disney+’s general entertainment offering continues to grow this autumn with freshman crime procedural “High Potential” (coming soon) from Oscar®-nominated writer Drew Goddard and starring Kaitlin Olson, plus highly anticipated new drama “Doctor Odyssey” (coming soon) from executive producer Ryan Murphy and starring Joshua Jackson and Don Johnson.
Additionally, “Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band” (coming soon), is an exciting new documentary offering the most in-depth look ever at the creation of their legendary live performances and behind the scenes at their 2023-2024 World Tour. “After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun” (coming soon), a new docuseries that delivers a nostalgic and insightful exploration of “Baywatch,” the cultural phenomenon that defined an era, and an unprecedented look into the stars who brought the world’s most famous lifeguards to life.
Critically acclaimed, award-winning hit series “Only Murders in the Building” (27 August), “Abbott Elementary” (coming soon) and FX’s “The Old Man” (coming soon), as well as “9-1-1” (coming soon), and the 21st season of “Grey’s Anatomy” (coming soon) are all returning to Disney+ for brand new seasons this autumn.
MARVEL TELEVISION
Marvel fans can also look forward to the highly anticipated “Agatha All Along” (19 September). A spin-off of the acclaimed “WandaVision” series, “Agatha All Along” follows the infamous Agatha Harkness as she finds herself down and out of power after a suspicious goth Teen helps break her free from a distorted spell. Agatha and the mysterious Teen must form a coven and take the dangerous journey down the Witches’ Road if she has any hope of regaining her witchy powers.
LUCASFILM
Arriving this autumn on Disney+ is “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” (coming soon). Starring Jude Law in his first appearance in the Star Wars galaxy, “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” follows the journey of four kids who make a mysterious discovery on their seemingly safe home planet, then get lost in a strange, dangerous galaxy and must try to find their way home, while crossing paths with the likes of Jod Na Nawood, the mysterious character played by Law.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Joining the autumn slate is Nat Geo’s four-part series “Tsunami: Race Against Time” (coming soon). Marking 20 years since one of the deadliest natural disasters in history which spanned 14 countries, “Tsunami: Race Against Time” provides a 360-degree view into the heart-stopping events of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. The powerful series, from executive producers Tanya Winston and Danny Horan of multi-award-winning Blast Films and directed by Daniel Bogado, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker of Nat Geo’s “9/11: One Day in America,” features personal accounts from survivors, scientists who raced against time to understand the catastrophic disaster and warn the world, journalists who broke the shocking news, and the fearless rescuers who risked their lives to save others. Told minute by minute through harrowing video and gripping stories of survival and courage – some both seen and heard for the first time – the four-part series offers the most comprehensive and immersive look at the destructive wave as it surged across the ocean, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake.
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FURTHER TITLE INFORMATION (Listed in alphabetical order)
9-1-1
A drama exploring the high-pressure experiences of first responders who are thrust into the most frightening, shocking and heart-stopping situations.
Abbott Elementary S4
A workplace comedy following a group of dedicated, passionate teachers — and a slightly tone-deaf principal —as they navigate the Philadelphia public school system. Despite the odds stacked against them, they are determined to help their students succeed in life, and though these incredible public servants may be outnumbered and underfunded, they love what they do — even if they don’t love the school district’s less-than-stellar attitude toward educating children.
Agatha All Along
In “Agatha All Along”, the infamous Agatha Harkness finds herself down and out of power after a suspicious goth Teen helps break her free from a distorted spell. Her interest is piqued when he begs her to take him on the legendary Witches’ Road, a magical gauntlet of trials that, if survived, rewards a witch with what they’re missing. Together, Agatha and this mysterious Teen pull together a desperate coven, and set off down, down, down The Road…
Doctor Odyssey
From the brilliant mind of Ryan Murphy comes high-octane procedural “Doctor Odyssey.” Max (Joshua Jackson) is the new on-board doctor for a luxury cruise ship where the staff works hard and plays harder. It’s all-hands-on-deck as Max and his small but mighty medical team navigate unique medical crises and each other, miles from shore.
“Doctor Odyssey” stars Joshua Jackson, Phillipa Soo, Sean Teale and Don Johnson. The series, produced by 20th Television in association with Ryan Murphy Television, is written and executive produced by Ryan Murphy, Jon Robin Baitz and Joe Baken. Joshua Jackson and Don Johnson serve as executive producers. Paris Barclay directs and executive produces. Eric Paquette, Alexis Martin Woodall, Eric Kovtun, Scott Robertson and Nissa Diederich also serve as executive producers.
Grey’s Anatomy
Recipient of the 2007 Golden Globe Award for Best Drama Television Series and nominated for multiple Emmys, including Outstanding Drama Series, “Grey’s Anatomy” is considered one of the great television shows of our time. The high-intensity medical drama, now approaching its 21st season, follows a team of doctors at Grey Sloan Memorial who are faced with life-or death decisions on a daily basis. They seek comfort from one another, and, at times, more than just friendship. Together they discover that neither medicine nor relationships can be defined in black and white.
High Potential
Written by Drew Goddard (‘The Good Place’, ‘The Martian’) and starring Kaitlin Olson, "High Potential" follows a single mom with an exceptional mind, whose unconventional knack for solving crimes leads to an unusual and unstoppable partnership with a by-the-book seasoned detective (Daniel Sunjata). Based on the popular French series ‘Haut Potentiel Intellectuel (HPI)’, "High Potential" stars Kaitlin Olson as Morgan, Daniel Sunjata as Karadec, Javicia Leslie as Daphne, Deniz Akdeniz as Lev "Oz" Osman, Amirah J as Ava, Matthew Lamb as Elliot and Judy Reyes as Selena. "High Potential" is produced by ABC Signature, a part of Disney Television Studios. Drew Goddard and Sarah Esberg executive produce for Goddard Textiles. Rob Thomas serves as showrunner and executive producer alongside Dan Etheridge of Spondoolie Productions, as well as Pierre Laugier and Anthony Lancret of Itinéraire Productions, a UGC company and Jean Nainchrik of Septembre Productions, a Mediawan Company. Alethea Jones is director and executive producer. Kaitlin Olson serves as producer.
In Vogue: The 90s
The definitive story of the fashion industry in the 90s, told through the eyes of Vogue editors, Anna Wintour, Edward Enninful, Tonne Goodman, Hamish Bowles and an A-list cast.
From Kate Moss to Kim Kardashian via Victoria Beckham and Mary J. Blige, “In Vogue: The 90s” reveals the inside story of the decade that made celebrities out of supermodels and style icons out of music moguls.
Hollywood. The Met Gala. Hip hop. Each episode in this six-part series centres on a defining 90s moment.
Packed with the biggest names in fashion and pop culture, “In Vogue: The 90s” is a thrilling journey across continents and through ten years that changed fashion forever.
Only Murders in The Building S4
Our amateur podcasting trio wrestles with the shocking events at the end of season three surrounding Charles’ stunt double & friend Sazz Pataki. Questioning whether she or Charles was the intended victim, their investigation leads them all the way to Los Angeles where a Hollywood studio is readying a film about the Only Murders podcast. As Charles, Oliver & Mabel race back to New York, they embark on an even more epic journey — traversing their building’s courtyard to delve into the twisted lives of the Arconia’s West Tower residents.
Starring Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Michael Cyril Creighton, and special guest stars include Meryl Streep, Zach Galifianakis, Eugene Levy, Eva Longoria, Richard Kind, Jane Lynch, Melissa McCarthy, Kumail Nanjiani, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Molly Shannon, and more.
Rivals
“Rivals”, based on the celebrated novel by Jilly Cooper, is produced by Happy Prince, which is part of ITV Studios. “Rivals” is part of Cooper’s bestselling Rutshire Chronicles, the iconic literary series packed full of wit, romantic entanglements, sex and unforgettable characters. The story is set against the backdrop of the drama, excess, and shocking antics of the power-grabbing social elite of 1980s England.
The series dives headfirst into the ruthless world of independent television in 1986. In the fictional county of Rutshire, a long-standing rivalry between two powerful men is about to boil over. Alex Hassell (‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’, ‘The Boys’) plays dashing ex-Olympian, Tory Member of Parliament and incorrigible rake, the dangerously charismatic Rupert Campbell-Black. David Tennant (‘Doctor Who’, ‘Good Omens’) plays Rupert’s single-mindedly ambitious and egotistical Rutshire neighbour Lord Tony Baddingham, controller of Corinium Television. A long-simmering power struggle between them threatens to boil over when the two men lock horns over the future of Corinium.
Caught in the crossfire is TV presenter Declan O’Hara, played by Aidan Turner (‘Poldark’, ‘The Suspect’). Fiercely intellectual, with an even fiercer temper, he is wooed to Corinium TV from the BBC by Baddingham himself, but feels he’s been swindled when Tony refuses to deliver on his promises. Furious with Tony, Declan vows to get his revenge.
Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
“Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band” offers the most in-depth look ever at the creation of their legendary live performances - sharing fly-on-the-wall footage of band rehearsals and special moments backstage - as well as hearing directly from Springsteen on the topic. Fans get the chance to experience professionally shot footage from the 2023-2024 tour for the first time ever - while following the band through their one-of-a-kind preparation process, and onto performances for tens-of-thousands across continents.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
Starring Jude Law in his first appearance in the Star Wars galaxy, “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” follows the journey of four kids who make a mysterious discovery on their seemingly safe home planet, then get lost in a strange, dangerous galaxy and must try to find their way home, while crossing paths with the likes of Jod Na Nawood, the mysterious character played by Law.
FX’s The Old Man - S2
In Season 2 of FX’s “The Old Man”, former CIA agent Dan Chase (Jeff Bridges) and former FBI Assistant Director Harold Harper (John Lithgow) set off on their most important mission to date --- to recover Emily Chase (Alia Shawkat) after she is kidnapped by Faraz Hamzad (Navid Negahban), a powerful Afghan tribal leader. With all three men claiming her as their daughter, Emily finds herself in an identity crisis that has dire implications.
As Chase and Harper fight their way to get to Emily, Hamzad is forced to make decisions that could endanger his family and the village he has led faithfully for a lifetime. Khadija (Jacqueline Antaramian), Hamzad’s sister and trusted advisor, is concerned about the path her brother has taken and what it will cost them. As the stakes get higher and more secrets are uncovered, Zoe McDonald (Amy Brenneman) makes surprising moves after having been drawn into a new world by Chase. Meanwhile, Julian Carson (Gbenga Akinnagbe) is disillusioned by his former role and finds himself at a crossroads with a path he hadn’t imagined for himself.
FX’s “The Old Man” is based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Thomas Perry. Teleplay and created for television by Jonathan E. Steinberg & Robert Levine, FX’s “The Old Man” is executive produced by Steinberg, Dan Shotz, Warren Littlefield, Levine, Bridges, David Schiff, Craig Silverstein and Jon Watts. The series is produced by 20th Television in association with The Littlefield Company.
Tsunami: Race Against Time
Marking 20 years since one of the deadliest natural disasters in history which spanned 14 countries, “Tsunami: Race Against Time” provides a 360-degree view into the heart-stopping events of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. The powerful series, from executive producers Tanya Winston and Danny Horan of multi-award-winning Blast Films and directed by Daniel Bogado, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker of Nat Geo’s “9/11: One Day in America”, features personal accounts from survivors, scientists who raced against time to understand the catastrophic disaster and warn the world, journalists who broke the shocking news, and the fearless rescuers who risked their lives to save others. Told minute by minute through harrowing video and gripping stories of survival and courage – some both seen and heard for the first time – the four-part series offers the most comprehensive and immersive look at the destructive wave as it surged across the ocean, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake.