INTERNATIONAL EVENTS | BUSINESS | ENTERTAINMENT
Panel Front First Favorites to Lasting Fandom: Disney'sApproach to Kids & Family Franchises. Fallow by a Disney Cocktail Lunch.
Amanda Ospina, Director of TVMAS, at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes (France) during her special coverage of MIPJunior 2026.
Fabricio Ferrara from C21 Media and Amanda Ospina from TVMAS at MIPJUNIOR 2026.
Rakia Aridh, General Manager of CGS 3D Animation, MIPJUNIOR 2026.
Selin Uzal actress & witter from Turquia during DISNEY Cocktail, MIPJUNIOR 2026.
TVMAS readers at MIPJUNIOR 2026.
TVMAS readers at MIPJUNIOR 2026.
TVMAS readers at MIPJUNIOR 2026.
TVMAS readers at MIPJUNIOR 2026.
Shashank Singh, Lead Syndication And Content Alliances of ONE LIFE STUDIOS and Rohit Krishna Sr Manager; in MIP Junior 2026.
- Today marked the second and final day at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, featuring numerous key panels and concluding with: “YouTube Beyond Preschool: Making Great Content for the Gen Z & Teen Audience.”
- “Disney’s Approach to Kids & Family Franchises,” followed by a Disney cocktail lunch.
- On-site coverage by Amanda Ospina, Director & Editor of TVMAS.
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On Sunday, October 11, the event dedicated to child and Gen Z audiences—as well as audiences on social media and alternative channels—concluded its program at the Palais des Festivals with significant talks serving as a prelude to MIPCOM, which runs from October 12 to 15.
Disney Entertainment Television—represented by President Ayo Davis, alongside Alyssa Sapire, Zack Olin, Gino Guzzardo, and Charlie Andrews—gathered industry leaders at midday on Sunday, October 11. The Burbank-based team led a lively discussion on how they are evolving to captivate an innovative and demanding audience of children, preschoolers, teens, and families amidst a shifting landscape.
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Disney Kids & Family demonstrated that series and movies—both animated and live-action—are becoming shorter, designed to reach young audiences across diverse platforms and formats.
Regarding Disney’s approach to kids and family franchises, the panel highlighted a key theme: new storytelling methods. These approaches drew applause from the media, creators, and buyers present. The conversation analyzed how Disney discovers new narratives and innovative formats, collaborating with creative partners to develop original ideas with the potential to launch new franchises.
A session featuring Ayo Davis (President, Disney Kids & Family), Alyssa Sapire (Director of Original Programming and Strategy, Disney Jr. and Disney Kids & Family), Charlie Andrews (SVP of Live Action, Disney Kids & Family), Zack Olin (SVP of Development and Current Series, Disney Television Animation), and Gino Guzzardo (VP of Multiplatform Content, Disney Kids & Family).
The panel, moderated by Emily Horgan, was delightfully entertaining. Following the presentation, at 12:30 PM, attendees and media enjoyed a buffet lunch and cocktail reception hosted by the international company—an event open to all MIP Junior delegates.
Over the course of two days, MIP Junior brought together commissioners, buyers, producers, studios, distributors, creators, investors, and IP owners from the global children’s and family entertainment sector. This edition drew more than 900 delegates from companies across over 60 countries. TVMAS was present as a media partner for this important event.
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