Disney XD, ESPN Develop Reality Sports Series

BURBANK: Production is under way on a new reality sports series, Next X, developed by Disney XD in association with ESPN, to debut across the new boy-skewing brand’s cross-platform services.

The show features five of the world’s top professional action-sports athletes mentoring promising young amateurs in their chosen sport. Next X is in production at Camp Woodward West, one of the top action-sports training facilities in the U.S. Athletes set to participate are Chris Cole (skateboard), Scotty Cranmer (BMX), Billy Marks (skateboard), Lincoln Ueda (skateboard) and Van Homan (BMX).

The eight-part, short-form series will debut June 8 on Disney XD, DisneyXD.com and DisneyXD mobile platforms. The show will wrap in August with a 30-minute TV and online special highlighting the amateur athletes’ VIP experience at X Games 15.

Next X is the second Disney XD project developed with ESPN, following SportsCenter High 5, a short-form series geared towards boys 6 to 14 that celebrates the spirit of accomplishment.