{"id":2048917,"date":"2025-09-25T11:30:56","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T11:30:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2048917"},"modified":"2025-09-25T11:30:56","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T11:30:56","slug":"cake-signs-global-two-season-deal-with-disney-branded-television-for-mga-entertainments-armorsaurs-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/cake-signs-global-two-season-deal-with-disney-branded-television-for-mga-entertainments-armorsaurs-series\/","title":{"rendered":"CAKE Signs Global Two-Season Deal with Disney Branded Television for MGA Entertainment\u2019s \u2018Armorsaurs\u2019 Series"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Armorsaurs Launches on Disney XD Oct. 13; Coming to Disney+ in Feb. 2026<\/em><\/p>\n

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Armorsaurs first season will premiere Oct. 13 on XD at 8:00 p.m. EDT\/PDT in the U.S. with additional content on Disney YouTube channel, will roll out on Disney+ in Feb. 2026. Aimed at kids age 6 and up Armorsaurs reimagines the 2021 South Korean television series \u201cArmored Saurus,\u201d originally developed by Daewon Media, mixing live action, visual effects and animation. The series follows a team of teen pilots and their armored dinosaurs, who are humanity\u2019s last line of defense against an advanced alien race intent on returning to Earth to replenish their army of prehistoric fighting dinosaurs. Chosen for a rare genetic marker, our five young heroes are trained in the top-secret initiative known as the Armorsaurs Program to bond with these creatures and operate the sophisticated battle armor that turns these prehistoric beasts into a formidable fighting force. Together, our young heroes and the dinosaurs must lead the fight to defend the planet in a heroic battle of survival. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Armorsaurs first season will premiere Oct. 13 on XD at 8:00 p.m. EDT\/PDT in the U.S. with additional content on Disney YouTube channel, will roll out on Disney+ in Feb. 2026. Aimed at kids age 6 and up Armorsaurs reimagines the 2021 South Korean television series \u201cArmored Saurus,\u201d originally developed by Daewon Media, mixing live action, visual effects and animation. The series follows a team of teen pilots and their armored dinosaurs, who are humanity\u2019s last line of defense against an advanced alien race intent on returning to Earth to replenish their army of prehistoric fighting dinosaurs. Chosen for a rare genetic marker, our five young heroes are trained in the top-secret initiative known as the Armorsaurs Program to bond with these creatures and operate the sophisticated battle armor that turns these prehistoric beasts into a formidable fighting force. Together, our young heroes and the dinosaurs must lead the fight to defend the planet in a heroic battle of survival. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Armorsaurs first season will premiere Oct. 13 on XD at 8:00 p.m. EDT\/PDT in the U.S. with additional content on Disney YouTube channel, will roll out on Disney+ in Feb. 2026. Aimed at kids age 6 and up Armorsaurs reimagines the 2021 South Korean television series \u201cArmored Saurus,\u201d originally developed by Daewon Media, mixing live action, visual effects and animation. The series follows a team of teen pilots and their armored dinosaurs, who are humanity\u2019s last line of defense against an advanced alien race intent on returning to Earth to replenish their army of prehistoric fighting dinosaurs. Chosen for a rare genetic marker, our five young heroes are trained in the top-secret initiative known as the Armorsaurs Program to bond with these creatures and operate the sophisticated battle armor that turns these prehistoric beasts into a formidable fighting force. Together, our young heroes and the dinosaurs must lead the fight to defend the planet in a heroic battle of survival. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Armorsaurs first season will premiere Oct. 13 on XD at 8:00 p.m. EDT\/PDT in the U.S. with additional content on Disney YouTube channel, will roll out on Disney+ in Feb. 2026. Aimed at kids age 6 and up Armorsaurs reimagines the 2021 South Korean television series \u201cArmored Saurus,\u201d originally developed by Daewon Media, mixing live action, visual effects and animation. The series follows a team of teen pilots and their armored dinosaurs, who are humanity\u2019s last line of defense against an advanced alien race intent on returning to Earth to replenish their army of prehistoric fighting dinosaurs. Chosen for a rare genetic marker, our five young heroes are trained in the top-secret initiative known as the Armorsaurs Program to bond with these creatures and operate the sophisticated battle armor that turns these prehistoric beasts into a formidable fighting force. Together, our young heroes and the dinosaurs must lead the fight to defend the planet in a heroic battle of survival. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Armorsaurs first season will premiere Oct. 13 on XD at 8:00 p.m. EDT\/PDT in the U.S. with additional content on Disney YouTube channel, will roll out on Disney+ in Feb. 2026. Aimed at kids age 6 and up Armorsaurs reimagines the 2021 South Korean television series \u201cArmored Saurus,\u201d originally developed by Daewon Media, mixing live action, visual effects and animation. The series follows a team of teen pilots and their armored dinosaurs, who are humanity\u2019s last line of defense against an advanced alien race intent on returning to Earth to replenish their army of prehistoric fighting dinosaurs. Chosen for a rare genetic marker, our five young heroes are trained in the top-secret initiative known as the Armorsaurs Program to bond with these creatures and operate the sophisticated battle armor that turns these prehistoric beasts into a formidable fighting force. Together, our young heroes and the dinosaurs must lead the fight to defend the planet in a heroic battle of survival. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Armorsaurs first season will premiere Oct. 13 on XD at 8:00 p.m. EDT\/PDT in the U.S. with additional content on Disney YouTube channel, will roll out on Disney+ in Feb. 2026. Aimed at kids age 6 and up Armorsaurs reimagines the 2021 South Korean television series \u201cArmored Saurus,\u201d originally developed by Daewon Media, mixing live action, visual effects and animation. The series follows a team of teen pilots and their armored dinosaurs, who are humanity\u2019s last line of defense against an advanced alien race intent on returning to Earth to replenish their army of prehistoric fighting dinosaurs. Chosen for a rare genetic marker, our five young heroes are trained in the top-secret initiative known as the Armorsaurs Program to bond with these creatures and operate the sophisticated battle armor that turns these prehistoric beasts into a formidable fighting force. Together, our young heroes and the dinosaurs must lead the fight to defend the planet in a heroic battle of survival. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Armorsaurs first season will premiere Oct. 13 on XD at 8:00 p.m. EDT\/PDT in the U.S. with additional content on Disney YouTube channel, will roll out on Disney+ in Feb. 2026. Aimed at kids age 6 and up Armorsaurs reimagines the 2021 South Korean television series \u201cArmored Saurus,\u201d originally developed by Daewon Media, mixing live action, visual effects and animation. The series follows a team of teen pilots and their armored dinosaurs, who are humanity\u2019s last line of defense against an advanced alien race intent on returning to Earth to replenish their army of prehistoric fighting dinosaurs. Chosen for a rare genetic marker, our five young heroes are trained in the top-secret initiative known as the Armorsaurs Program to bond with these creatures and operate the sophisticated battle armor that turns these prehistoric beasts into a formidable fighting force. Together, our young heroes and the dinosaurs must lead the fight to defend the planet in a heroic battle of survival. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CAKE<\/strong> has announced a global deal with Disney Branded Television<\/strong> for two seasons of live-action VFX series \u201cArmorsaurs\u201d, produced by MGA Entertainment<\/strong>. The first season of 13 x 22-minute episodes will premiere Oct. 13 on Disney XD<\/strong> at 8:00 p.m. EDT\/PDT in the U.S. and will roll out on Disney+<\/strong> in Feb. 2026. The deal also includes select full episodes, shorts and exclusive content to launch on Disney Channel YouTube. In 2026, MGA will expand the \u201cArmorsaurs\u201d universe across toys, digital content, lifestyle products, and games, building a multiplatform brand with a global reach.<\/p>\n

Aimed at kids age 6 and up, with strong family co-viewing appeal, \u201cArmorsaurs\u201d reimagines the 2021 South Korean television series \u201cArmored Saurus,\u201d originally developed by Daewon Media, mixing live action, visual effects and animation. The all-new \u201cArmorsaurs\u201d follows a team of teen pilots and their armored dinosaurs, who are humanity\u2019s last line of defense against an advanced alien race intent on returning to Earth to replenish their army of prehistoric fighting dinosaurs. Chosen for a rare genetic marker, our five young heroes are trained in the top-secret initiative known as the Armorsaurs Program to bond with these creatures and operate the sophisticated battle armor that turns these prehistoric beasts into a formidable fighting force. Together, our young heroes and the dinosaurs must lead the fight to defend the planet in a heroic battle of survival, millions of years in the making.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\u201cOne of our greatest opportunities was to take a show originally created in Korea, honor the core concept that proved its potential, and expand it into an experience that resonates with audiences everywhere,\u201d said Dong-Hoon Jung, CEO of Daewon Media. \u201cWith visionary partners like MGA, Disney Branded Television, and CAKE, true global leaders in kids\u2019 and family entertainment, \u2018Armorsaurs\u2019 is poised to grow into a worldwide franchise that reaches far beyond the TV series.\u201d<\/p>\n

The all-new cast of teens for Season 1 includes Jailen Bates<\/strong> (Nickelodeon\u2019s \u201cWITS Academy,<\/em>\u201d Dreamworks\u2019 \u201cOMG!,\u201d ABC’s \u201cDr. Ken,\u201d Disney XD’s \u201cWalk The Prank,\u201d TV Land’s \u201cTeachers\u201d and CBS’s \u201cSuperior Donuts\u201d), Avianna Mynhier <\/strong>(AMC’s \u201cThe Walking Dead,\u201d Netflix’s \u201cRunning Point,\u201d INSP’s \u201cBlue Ridge: The Series,\u201d Amazon Prime’s \u201cPanic\u201d) and newcomers Jacob Makabi<\/strong>, Derrick Kwak<\/strong>, and Sade Louise<\/strong>. <\/strong>Rounding out the cast are Michael Dorn<\/strong> (Worf in the \u201cStar Trek\u201d franchise), Julien Kang <\/strong>(well-known Korean dramas \u201cHigh Kick!,\u201d \u201cTwelve Men in a Year,\u201d \u201cGoodbye, Dear Wife,\u201d \u201cTo The Beautiful You\u201d and \u201cThe Prisoner\u201d), Yvonne Chapman<\/strong> (Netflix\u2019s live-action adaptation of \u201cAvatar: The Last Airbender\u201d and The CW\u2019s \u201cKung Fu\u201d), and Andrew Russell <\/strong>(voice acting roles in \u201cMiraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir\u201d and the video games \u201cWorld of Warcraft: Dragonflight,\u201d \u201cDiablo IV\u201d and \u201cHonkai: Star Rail\u201d).<\/p>\n

The series features \u201cEyes,\u201d a song by global K-pop sensation Tomorrow X Together (TXT)<\/strong>. The song, which will be featured during the end credits of the series and in two of the episodes, originally appeared on the soundtrack of the Korean \u201cArmored Saurus\u201d series.<\/p>\n

\u201cArmorsaurs embodies MGA\u2019s passion for bold storytelling and global entertainment,\u201d said Isaac Larian, Founder & CEO, MGA Entertainment. \u201cTogether with Disney, CAKE, and Daewon Media, we\u2019ve reimagined this hit property for today\u2019s audiences, and we can\u2019t wait to share it with kids and families worldwide. This is just the beginning of a global franchise.\u201d<\/p>\n

MGA and Daewon Media produced the first 13-episode season; Disney Branded Television has acquired 26 half-hour episodes across two seasons; CAKE manages all media distribution rights globally, other than China, Japan, and Korea, which are managed by Daewon Media. The production team shot the live-action portion in Seoul, Korea. Studio Eon in Korea and Pixel Zoo, MGA\u2019s wholly owned animation production studio in Brisbane, Australia, created the animation and VFX work for the remake.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are eager to bring this new action-packed series to kids around the world on Disney XD and Disney+ and fully expect the new version to be a huge hit globally, as when the original Daewon Media series premiered in South Korea,\u201d said Ed Galton, CEO, CAKE. \u201cMGA Entertainment has a passion for entertainment for children that is exciting and captivating, and we are proud to partner with them on this project.\u201d<\/p>\n

About MGA Entertainment<\/u><\/strong>
MGA Entertainment<\/u><\/strong><\/a> is on a mission to inspire imagination and creativity through innovative toys, entertainment, and experiences that transform play into limitless possibilities. As the largest privately held toy and entertainment company in the U.S., MGA is a global leader in designing and delivering world-class consumer products that spark wonder and drive play forward. Headquartered in Los Angeles with offices worldwide, MGA\u2019s portfolio spans a dynamic range of original and licensed brands \u2014 from toys, dolls, games, and electronics to fashion, home d\u00e9cor, and entertainment content including hit movies and TV series. The company is recognized for its bold approach to storytelling, trendsetting design, and deep commitment to quality. The award-winning MGA family includes fan-favorite brands such as L.O.L. <\/u>Surprise!\u2122<\/u><\/a>,\u00a0Little Tikes\u00ae<\/sup><\/u><\/a>, Rainbow High\u2122<\/u><\/a>,<\/u> Bratz\u00ae<\/sup><\/u><\/a>,<\/u> MGA\u2019s Miniverse\u2122<\/u><\/a>,<\/u> Yummiland\u2122<\/u><\/a>,<\/u> CarTuned\u2122<\/u><\/a>,<\/u> Ninjombie\u2122<\/u><\/a>,<\/u> Wonder Factory\u2122<\/a>,<\/u> DohKins\u2122<\/u><\/a>,<\/u> BABY born\u00ae<\/sup><\/a><\/u>, and Zapf Creation<\/u>\u00ae<\/u><\/sup><\/a>. To learn more, visit www.mgae.com<\/u><\/a> and follow MGA on LinkedIn<\/u><\/a>, TikTok<\/u><\/a>, Instagram<\/u><\/a>\u00a0and Facebook<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

About CAKE:<\/u><\/strong>
CAKE<\/u><\/strong><\/a> is a leading independent entertainment company specialising in the production, distribution, development, financing and brand development of kids\u2019 and family properties. CAKE Distribution Ltd<\/strong> works with renowned producers including Rovio Entertainment<\/strong>, Fresh TV,<\/strong> Kickstart<\/strong>, Coolabi <\/strong>and Ragdoll Productions<\/strong> and following the recent acquisition of the Jetpack brand,<\/strong> CAKE\u2019s catalogue now comprises of over 3200 half hours with IPs including Dennis and Gnasher Unleashed, Talking Tom and Friends, Clangers<\/strong> and more.<\/p>\n

CAKE Productions Ltd<\/strong> drives CAKE<\/strong>\u2019s development and production activities on shared and originated projects. With over 13 properties in development, productions include Angry Birds Summer Madness <\/strong>for Netflix; Supa Team 4<\/strong> with Triggerfish Animation for Netflix; Angelo Rules<\/strong> with TeamTO for France T\u00e9l\u00e9visions, Canal+ and Super RTL, Space Chickens in Space<\/strong> with Anima Estudios for Disney EMEA; Pablo<\/strong> with Paper Owl for CBeebies, two series of Mush-Mush & The Mushables <\/strong>with La Cabane and Thuristar airing globally on Boomerang and Cartoon Network and book-based property Nikhil & Jay<\/strong> with King Banana TV and Paper Owl Films for CBeebies. CAKE <\/strong>is currently in production on Rainbow Brite<\/strong> with Crayola Studios and Pablo: Next Level<\/strong> also with Crayola Studios and Paper Owl Films for CBeebies.<\/p>\n

An award-winning company, CAKE<\/strong> is based in London with offices in Berlin, Los Angeles and Toronto.<\/p>\n

About Daewon Media<\/u><\/strong>
Daewon Media<\/u><\/strong><\/a> is a publicly traded company and one of South Korea\u2019s largest cultural content and media groups. Founded in late 1973 as an animation studio, Daewon built strong relationships with leading Japanese and American partners and has since expanded into a fully integrated licensing and content powerhouse with divisions spanning animation production, publishing companies, broadcasting channels, live events, retail stores, toys, video games, food & beverages, and trading card games. For over 50 years, Daewon has collaborated with the world\u2019s most prestigious brands and studios \u2013 including Marvel, Studio Ghibli, Nintendo, One Piece, Crayon Shin-chan, Doraemon, SpongeBob, and many others, developing businesses across Asia and beyond. Today, Daewon is focused on building its own original global franchises. The co-production of Armorsaurs<\/em> with MGA Entertainment and Disney marks a major step in this new direction.<\/p>\n

About Disney Branded Television<\/u><\/strong>
Disney Branded Television encompasses the creative storytellers and production and content marketing teams responsible for Disney-branded television series, movies and other programming spanning live-action, animated and unscripted formats. The group fuels the Disney+ streaming platform and Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior linear networks with content geared toward kids, tweens, teens and families, with stories that are imaginative, aspirational and reflective of their world and experiences.<\/p>\n

MEDIA CONTACTS<\/u><\/strong>
Alan Hilowitz<\/strong>, MGA Entertainment, news@mgae.com<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

Tanya Peck<\/strong>, CAKE, tpeck@cakeentertainment.com<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

Choi Jong Baek or Lee Young Jin, <\/strong>Daewon Media, +02-6373-3031 \/ +02-6373-3032<\/p>\n

Nancy Insua, <\/strong>Disney Branded Television, nancy.insua@disney.com<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

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