- Barack Obama and Michelle Obama's media production company, Higher Ground, has partnered with Disney to produce an original animated fantasy series.
- This collaboration is Higher Ground's first major deal since its eight-year first-look agreement with Netflix concluded in April.
- The series, titled 'Journey,' will be created by Matt Munn and will air on Disney's Kids & Family arm, recently rebranded from Disney Branded Television.
- The fantasy tale centers on a protagonist named Journey who explores forbidden lands to uncover the truth about her father's disappearance and her inherent magical powers.
- The announcement follows recent denounced hateful remarks made by UFC fighter Josh Hokit about Michelle Obama during a White House event.
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