In the latest example of corporate synergy, Disney siblings ESPN and Disney Channel are teaming up with the NHL for the NHL Big City Greens Classic, the first-ever live, animated NHL game telecast, featuring the Washington Capitals vs.
New York Rangers. ESPN+, Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney+ will present the live, animated telecast, while the main telecast will be available on ESPN and ESPN+.
on March 14 at 7 p.m. EDT. The Capitals vs Rangers match-up will feature live, real-time volumetric animation of players and teams modeled after characters on Disney Branded Television’s Emmy-winning animated comedy Big City Greens. “Working with Disney Channel and the NHL, we are producing a telecast that will reach a new and different audience and help to grow hockey fandom even more,” said Ilan Ben-Hanan, senior vice president of Programming and Acquisitions, ESPN. “Big City Greens has a huge following in a younger audience that we are excited to tap into, offering a fun and creative way to enjoy the game across Disney platforms.” ESPN commentators will call the action for the NHL Big City Greens Classic, and Big City Greens talent, including the Houghton brothers and Marieve Herington (the voice of Tilly), will also be featured in the presentation.
More details regarding the first-of-its-kind production will be announced closer to the game. “We’ve said from day one that our partnership with The Walt Disney Company is a big win for our fans and our League,” said Dave Lehanski, NHL’s executive vice president of Business Development and Innovation. “We’ve spent years investing in a fast and accurate puck and player tracking system to help us grow the game.
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