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Congatulations to the talented crew members of Pixar Animation Studios, Disney Television Animation, Lucasfilm Animation and Marvel Animation for their wins at The Children’s & Family Emmy Awards 2026.

"Win or Lose" (Pixar Animation Studios) 5 Wins

Outstanding Children’s or Young Teen Animated Series

Outstanding Writing for a Children’s or Young Teen Animated Series – “Pickle”

Outstanding Directing for an Animated Series – “Home”

Outstanding Editing for an Animated Program – “Mixed Signals”

Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation – Storyboard – Esteban Bravo, Storyboard Artist

"Dream Productions" (Pixar Animation Studios) 1 Win

Outstanding Casting for an Animated Program

"Rise Up, Sing Out" (Disney Television Animation/Disney Jr.) 1 Win

Outstanding Original Song for a Preschool Program – “Grow Your World”

"RoboGobo" (Disney Television Animation/Brown Bag Films/Disney Jr.)

1 Win

Outstanding Voice Performer in a Preschool Program – Ana Gasteyer

"Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures" (Lucasfilm Animation/Disney Jr. Education & Inclusion/Disney Branded Television) 1 Win

Outstanding Sound Mixing and Sound Editing for a Preschool Animated Program – “The Battle of Tenoo”

"Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man" (Marvel Animation) 1 Win

Outstanding Voice Directing for an Animated Series – “If This Be My Destiny…”

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'Dream Productions' Cast and Crew Talk Pixar's Mocumentary Animated Series

Pixar’s Dream Productions is a return of the world of Inside Out and the mind of Riley, a newly minted teenager. The new four-episode series takes a look at what happens when Riley’s memories need some extra processing and how Joy and the core emotions send those memories to Dream Productions. We got to talk to series producer Jaclyn Simon, episode directors Valerie LaPoint and Austin Madison,…

'Dream Productions' Cast and Crew Talk Pixar's Mocumentary Animated Series

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Pixar Television Animation Series ‘Dream Productions’ Debuts Trailer and Key Art.

Disney today gave fans a vision of the new animated limited series Dream Productions, launching with all four episodes on Disney+ from December 11. Pixar Television Animation’s all-new series, set between the events of Inside Out and Inside Out 2, returns to Riley’s mind, where dreams really do come true — every night, on time and on budget.

Synopsis: Riley is growing up and when her memories need some extra processing, Joy and the rest of the Core Emotions send them to Dream Productions. Acclaimed director Paula Persimmon (voice of Paula Pell) faces a nightmare of her own: Trying to create the next hit dream after being paired up with Xeni (voice of Richard Ayoade), a smug daydream director looking to step up into the big leagues of night dreams.

Featuring a score by composer Nami Melumad, the soundtrack for Dream Productions will be available on all streaming services beginning December 20.

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Pixar Unveils "Dream Productions" Spin-Off Slated For 2025 At D23 Expo

It has been a very busy weekend for the Disney/Pixar teams. Fans were treated to a lot of news, sneak peeks, trailers and star-studded presentations at the first day of the D23 fan event on Friday.

The three-hour-long showcase offered news and reveals about the studio’s upcoming animated features Disney’s Moana 2 and Frozen 3, Zootopia 2 Pixar’s Hoppers, Elio, The Incredibles 3 and Toy Story 5, Pixar Animation Television's first original series Win Or Lose and the upcoming Inside Out TV series "Dream Productions".

Pixar chief Pete Docter greeted a cheerful crown and revealed some exciting news about the studio’s blockbuster sequel, Inside Out 2, which has grossed over $1.561 billion worldwide.

Not surprisingly, a Disney+ spinoff series called Dream Productions got announced. Docter said the shorts are set in the studio where Riley’s dream are made every night and shared a brief clip where Joy gave a tour of the dream studio with all the emotions hard at work to create a big dream for the young girl. The four-episode show is created by Paula Persimmon (Turning Red) who voices of Paula Pell, written and directed by Mike Jones (Luca) and produced by Jaclyn Simon (Soul), and features the voices of Richard Ayoade, Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph, Alli Maki, Kensington Tallman, Liza Lapira, Tony Hale, Lewis Black and Phyllis Smith.

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‘Inside Out’ Spinoff Series ‘Dream Productions’ & ‘Win Or Lose’ Switch Disney+ Release Dates

Pixar has revealed that Disney+ has switched the premiere dates for its upcoming Inside Out spinoff series Dream Productions and original series Win or Lose.

All four episodes of Dream Productions, which explores the innerworkings of the studio behind Riley’s dreams, will be released on Dec. 11, 2024.

Director Paula Persimmon (voice of Paula Pell) faces a nightmare of her own: Trying to create the next hit dream after being paired up with Xeni (voice of Richard Ayoade), a smug daydream director looking to step up into the big leagues of night dreams.”

The series also features the voices of Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph, Ally Maki, Kensington Tallman, Liza Lapira, Tony Hale, Lewis Black and Phyllis Smith, the hilarious, mockumentary-style series is written and directed by Mike Jones and produced by Jaclyn Simon.

 Win or Lose originally set to release on December 2024, which features Will Forte as the voice of softball Coach Dan, will begin to roll out on Disney+ beginning Feb. 19, 2025, with each episode following a new character.

“Win or Lose reveals what it actually feels like to be in the shoes of eight different characters in the week leading up to the big game—the insecure kids, their helicopter parents, even a lovesick umpire—with incredibly funny, very emotional and uniquely animated perspectives,” per the description. 

Win or Lose is directed, written and executive produced by Carrie Hobson and Michael Yates, and produced by David Lally.

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Rileywood Reporter Exclusive! - The reviews are in for the latest dream from Dream Productions.

"Dream Productions" the new short series from Pixar Television Animation streams tomorrow on Disney+.