The Walt Disney Company has been very busy lately, and they’re looking to keep that going by capitalizing on some upcoming feature films set in the worlds of Tron and Marvel’s The Avengers.
On December 17, 2010, Tron: Legacy will be released in theaters. Disney has decided to use the constantly-growing buzz around this return to Tron to develop a brand new animated TV series to air on the Disney Channel. The show will be aimed at kids aged 6-14, and a 10-part animated mini-series of episodes will begin airing in the Fall of 2011 to set the actual series up.
Disney also announced a second new animated TV series, this time using their massive acquisition of Marvel to reach out to the eyes of younger viewers. The show will be called The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and will be aired this upcoming Fall. The plan is to have this show build up even more excitement, especially in younger audiences, for Marvel’s last three films, which includes The Last Avenger: Captain America, Thor, and The Avengers.
[Source: THR]
