What’s new to watch on Disney+ August 7, 2020
This Friday, the big premiere on Disney+ is “Howard,” the untold story of Howard Ashman, the brilliant lyricist behind Disney classics, as well as new episodes of “Muppets Now,” “One Day at Disney” and the finale of Disney Family Sundays.
In addition, the “X-Men” film and “The Peanuts Movie” comes to the streaming service.
Here’s everything new that is starting to stream on Aug. 7, 2020:
“Howard” – Premiere
Directed by Don Hahn (“Beauty and the Beast”), “Howard” is the untold story of Howard Ashman, the brilliant lyricist behind Disney classics like “Aladdin,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Little Mermaid” and creator of musicals including “Little Shop of Horrors.” Featuring never-before-seen archival footage, personal films and photographs, as well as interviews with Howard’s friends and family, the film is an intimate look at the Disney Legend’s life, his creative drive, and the process behind the music. Spanning his childhood in Baltimore, to his formative years in New York, and his untimely death due to AIDS, “Howard” goes in-depth to explore his journey to become the lyricist behind some of the most beloved and well-known classic family films in the world.
Muppets Now Episode 102 – “Fever Pitch”
Fozzie Bear has some big ideas for Muppets Now, and there’s no time like the deadline to start pitching! He’s found a very tough audience in Scooter, who just wants to finish uploading the latest delivery. We see the very first episode of a game show that Pepe The King Prawn totally just made up. The Swedish Chef tries to cook a better molé sauce than his competitor, Danny Trejo. Dr. Bunsen Honeydew has replaced Beaker with a new smart assistant, and things get fired up. Miss Piggy and her guests, Taye Diggs and Linda Cardellini, show viewers how to work it out when they share the secret to staying healthy.
One Day At Disney Episode 136 – “Ryan Meinerding: Marvel Studios Creative Director”
Creative Director Ryan Meinerding brings Marvel characters to life through innovative design every day. There’s never a dull moment as Ryan creates the first looks of characters for Marvel Studios films including Iron Man, Spider-Man, Captain America and more. From initial sketches to special effects, Ryan oversees the process of bringing the next iteration of iconic characters to the screen.
Disney Family Sundays Series Finale Episode 140 – “Goofy: Pencil Cup”
Who says you can’t be Goofy and organized at the same time? Not Amber or the Gubaney family, who connect to work on a Goofy-inspired craft. She will show them how to turn a simple item from the cupboard into a fun organizational tool that’s sure to stand out. Meanwhile, the biggest challenge of all may be figuring out which Gubaney is the Goofiest!
Pixar In Real Life Episode 110 – “WALL·E: BnL Pop-up Shop”
When Buy N Large opens its first store in New York City, hungry customers get a taste of the future.
Hidden Kingdoms of China
This National Geographic Naakestoa audiences into the secret wilds of China to reveal the beauty of its hidden kingdoms.
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
A 2010 film starring Jake Gyllenhaal as Prince Dastan, Gemma Arterton as Princess Tamina, Ben Kingsley as Nizam, and Alfred Molina as Sheik Amar in this film adaptation of the video game.
Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge: Adventure Awaits
This television special aired on Freeform and gave a behind-the-scenes look to the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland.
The Peanuts Movie
This 2015 animated film produced by Blue Sky Studios. Charlie Brown tries to improve his odds with the Little Red-Haired Girl, while Snoopy writes a book about the World War I Flying Ace as he imagines himself as a legend trying to save his love interest and fellow pilot Fifi from the Red Baron and his army.
UFO Europe: The Untold Stories (S1)
This series look at some of the stories of UFO sightings over Europe.
X-Men
The first film, in the series of 12 that started in 2000, introduces Logan and Rogue into the conflict between the X-Men and the Brotherhood of Mutants.
