Welcome to the 30 day challenge of April, which is going to be all about Disney properties. There is a lot of acquisitions under the Disney Company umbrella at this point, but the focus here is going to be on the animated properties produced under the Disney/Pixar labels proper – there’ll be plenty of other chances to discuss Marvel and Star Wars.

Over the years, a sizeable chunk of Disney and Pixar projects have acquired animated series that build off of or reimagine them. Sometimes they’re direct continuations a la the Aladdin series, sometimes they’re a self-contained spinoff like Buzz Lightyear of Star Command, and sometimes they’re a much belated total revamp of jungle animals as air cargo delivery people.

So, what is your favorite tie-in series or spinoff – that is, animated series’ based on pre-existing Disney/Pixar characters? What was the worst?

(and just to clarify, stuff like Rescue Rangers can go here as well since it’s based on pre-existing characters)

Bonus prompt: What movie was well suited for a tie in series, but didn’t get one?

Bonus prompt rerelease: What series would you like to see get another lease at life -whether as continuation or reboot?

Bonus prompt remake: Any stories from these series that were worthy of being “canonized” in movies?

WEEKEND SCHEDULE:

Saturday: Theater productions, shows and parades

Sunday: The Pixar Feels