Tokyo, 31 August, /AJMEDIA/
Disney Music Group in association with Popcult is set to debut the Disney Hits Podcast, a new microcast series based on the Happiest Playlist on Earth. The first four episodes will be available everywhere podcasts are enjoyed on Sept 1 and will be followed by weekly episode releases.
Hosted by actor and Disney music fan, Laya DeLeon Hayes (“The Equalizer,” “Doc McStuffins”), each episode takes listeners on a magical journey with stories and trivia behind favorite Disney Hits songs. Each week, composers, songwriters and talent behind some of the most beloved Disney films, including The Lion King, Frozen, Coco, Moana, Encanto and more, will share the magic behind the music in bite-sized episodes.
The first four episodes follow:
Episode 1: “Let It Go” from Frozen Episode 2: “Remember Me” from Coco Episode 3: “Hakuna Matata” from The Lion King Episode 4: “How Far I’ll Go” from Moana
Episodes will be released each Thursday, with “A Whole New World” from Aladdin available on Sept 8.
Karen Lieberman, DMG’s Vice President of Sales and Digital said, “The Disney Hits Playlist has been bringing fans the most magical music for more than 6 years. With more than 5 million followers globally and over 25 billion streams to date, we want to invite listeners on a deeper journey into their favorite songs. With fun facts and behind-the-scenes trivia, the whole family can experience the biggest Disney Hits in a whole new way.”
