‘The Proud Family: Louder And Prouder’ Director Latoya Raveneau Inks Overall Deal With Disney

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Writer-producer-director Latoya Raveneau is expanding her relationship with Disney. The Rise Up, Sing Out EP and Proud Family revival series director has signed an overall deal to develop and produce animated projects with Disney Television Animation and 20th Television Animation, along with live-action content development.She also is developing a pilot at Disney Television Animation, under the leadership of Meredith Roberts, SVP/general manager, Television Animation, at Disney Branded Television.“We’re all delighted that Latoya chose Disney to be her creative home, and we’re looking forward to even more of her unique and inspired storytelling talent and a lasting relationship with her,” said Ayo Davis, president of Disney Branded Television.Raveneau is directing Disney Television Animation’s revival series The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder on Disney+ and is executive producer with The Roots’ Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter of the animated shorts Rise Up, Sing Out on Disney+, Disney Channel and Disney Junior.

She also was screenwriter on Disney Junior’s upcoming musical series Eureka!“Latoya is a rare and uniquely talented person who elevates everything she touches, and her creative sensibilities span stories for preschool, kids, families and adults,” said Roberts. “She’s one of the most natural, talented storytellers I have ever encountered, and we are proud to be supporting her vision.”‘The Proud Family: Louder And Prouder’ Creatives Say Disney+ Revival Will “Lean Into The Truth Of The Stories We Wanted To Tell” – TCARaveneau will develop projects for 20th Television Animation, home to The Simpsons, Family Guy, Bob’s Burgers and others under the leadership of studio EVP Marci Proietto.In