Proud Family EPs Score Overall Deal with Disney

Bruce W. Smith and Ralph Farquhar have entered into a multiyear overall deal that sees them producing animated and live-action series and movies for Disney Branded Television.

The producers’ track record includes the animated series The Proud Family, which premiered on Disney Channel 18 years ago. All episodes are currently available on Disney+, home to the upcoming revival series The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder.

Smith and Farquhar will work closely with Meredith Roberts, senior VP/general manager of television animation for Disney Channels, and Ayo Davis, executive VP of creative development and strategy at Disney Branded Television, to bring their storytelling to Disney audiences. The agreement provides separate funding for Farquhar and Smith to find and develop emerging talent as well as leverage their combined experience to bring unique projects and voices to Disney.

Gary Marsh, president and chief creative officer of Disney Branded Television, said, “With virtually every studio and platform reaching out to them, it speaks volumes that talented storytellers Ralph and Bruce have chosen Disney as the home for their boundless creativity and inspired social commentary, not to mention their commitment to identifying emerging talent. We are proud to have them as members of our family.”

Smith and Farquhar said, “We are very happy to be continuing our relationship with Disney and look forward to creating even more truly authentic and diverse stories and characters for audiences worldwide. We are also excited to have the opportunity to bring along a new wave of talented voices that will deepen the connection to Disney storytelling for years to come.”