Disney Branded TV Preps Witchverse Anthology

Disney Branded Television and Baobab Studios have begun development on The Witchverse, a new animated anthology series based on Baobab’s award-winning interactive experience Baba Yaga.

The Witchverse will be a celebration of witches, their magic and their universal connection to nature. Each episode will explore and upend common misconceptions surrounding global witch mythology and lore.

Baba Yaga, a contemporary portrayal of the Eastern European legend of Baba Yaga, a witch who uses her powers to stop villagers who intrude on her enchanted forest, will serve as a starting point for episode one of the new series.

Eric Darnell, writer and director of Baba Yaga, Madagascar and Antz and Baobab’s co-founder and chief creative officer, is executive producing.

Ayo Davis, president of Disney Branded Television, said, “We’re inspired by Baobab’s bold creative vision that redefines, deepens and expands storytelling about witches in a way that is transformative and entertaining and filled with humor and heart.”

“Disney is the ideal partner to be working with us on one of our most creatively ambitious storytelling endeavors,” added Darnell. “They uniquely have the ability to create entire new worlds like no one else on this planet, and in this collaboration, Baba Yaga has the potential to be a breath of fresh air for everyone who loves fairytales, both young and old, from different cultures.”