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Primos (TV series)

This article is about the animated television series. For the sitcom, see Primo (TV series).

Primos[a] is an upcoming American animated series created by Natasha Kline for Disney Channel and produced by Disney Television Animation.

Primos
Created byNatasha Kline[1]
Voices of
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producer
  • Natasha Kline[1]
ProducerPhilip Cohen
AnimatorSnipple Animation Studios
Running time22 minutes (two 11-minute segments)
Production company
Original release
NetworkDisney Channel

Synopsis edit

The series centers around a large Mexican-American family living in Los Angeles. Told through the diary of eccentric 10-year-old Tater Ramírez Humphrey, the series centers on her as she discovers the "it factor" that makes her special alongside her cousins, who moved in with her for the summer.[1]

Cast edit

Main edit

  • Myrna Velasco[2] as Tater Ramírez-Humphrey, the show's 10-year-old protagonist.
  • Melissa Villaseñor[2] as Nellie Ramírez-Humphrey, Tater's younger, but taller sister.
  • Michelle Ortiz[2] as Bibi Ramírez-Humphrey, Tater's mother.
  • Jim Conroy[2] as Bud Humphrey, Tater's father.

Recurring edit

  • Angélica María[3] as Buela, Tater's grandmother.
  • Liza Koshy[3] as Serena, a friend of Tater.
  • Rick Simon[3] as Cousin Bud and Big Nacho, cousins of Tater.
  • Elizabeth Grullón[3] as Lita, a cousin of Tater.
  • Cristina Valenzuela[3] as Tere and Tonita, cousins of Tater.
  • Nomi Ruiz[3] as Tabi, a cousin of Tater.
  • Johnathan Melo[3] as Scooter, a cousin of Tater.
  • Becca Q. Co[3] as Lotlot, a cousin of Tater.
  • Ryan Anderson Lopez[3] as Nachito, a cousin of Tater.
  • Sarah Tubert[3] as Lucita, a cousin of Tater.
  • Natasha Kline[3] as Gordita and Chacha, cousins of Tater.

Production edit

Development edit

In November 3, 2021, it was reported that Natasha Kline, a long-time storyboarder and character designer,[4] is developing an animated series titled Primos for Disney Television Animation (DTVA).[1] The series was inspired by Kline's childhood summers living with her cousins alongside her extended Mexican-American family and she wanted the lead characters to also be of Mexican-American heritage due to the lack of Mexican-American representation on television during her childhood.[1] Meredith Roberts, a senior vice president at Disney Television Animation said the series bears the "authentic voice" of Kline and "her family's culture and values", saying the series will be aimed at kids and families.[5] Edward Mejia, a DTVA executive, oversaw the series.[6]

On June 15, 2022, at the 2022 Annecy International Animation Film Festival, it was announced that the show's first season would have a order of 30 episodes and noted that Philip Cohen was a show producer.[7][8] In March 2023, Kline told Animation Magazine that the series was inspired by an adult short she had created for an Upright Citizen's Brigade stand-up comedy show in 2017, was inspired by Peanuts and Calvin and Hobbes, and said she loved working with the show's crew, praising their "intense passion, drive, and talent".[9]

On June 13, 2023, the opening sequence of the series was released by Disney Branded Television.[10][3] It received criticism on social media, including from Mexicans and other Latin Americans. Some criticized it for being similar to Nickelodeon’s The Casagrandes.[11][12][13] Some viewers argued that the sequence had various negative stereotypes, complained about names of some characters and that Spanish grammar in the sequence was incorrect.[14][15][16] Others criticized comments by Myrna Velasco, who voices Tater, who described the Spanish language as "forced upon Latin American people" by Spanish conquistadors.[17][11][13]

In an interview on June 16, 2023, Kline said the series is based on her personal experiences of growing up with a multicultural Mexican-American family in Los Angeles in the 1990s, being bicultural, biracial, and noted that the project's relatability attracted well-known individuals like Melissa Villaseñor. She also stated that Tater doesn't speak Spanish, which is why her grammar is incorrect; emphasised the importance of cousins in her life; and noted that the art style showcased the environment in L.A. She additionally hoped the series would make people proud of their roots.[18]

The series will air half-hour episodes that are divided into 11-minute stories.[19]

Notes edit

  1. ^ Spanish for "cousins"

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e Cordero, Rosy (November 3, 2021). "Disney Greenlights Animated Family Comedy 'Primos' From Natasha Kline". Deadline. Archived from the original on January 1, 2022. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d Balaga, Marty (June 13, 2023). "Disney Unveils Animated Series at Annecy, Teases 'Magicampers' and 'The Sunnyridge 3' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on June 17, 2023. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Dar, Taimar (June 13, 2023). "Disney unveils details and theme song for PRIMOS cartoon". ComicsBeat. Archived from the original on June 13, 2023. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  4. ^ Kline, Natasha. "About". Natasha Kline. Archived from the original on March 2, 2023. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
  5. ^ Johnson, Cecila (November 3, 2021). "Disney Branded Television Orders 'Primos,' an Animated Comedy Series About an Extended Multicultural Mexican American Family" (Press release). Burbank, California: The Walt Disney Company. Disney General Entertainment Content. Archived from the original on February 8, 2022. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
  6. ^ Behzadi, Sofia (July 22, 2022). "Disney Television Animation Ups Douglas Bensimon & Edward Mejia To VP Current Series". Deadline. Archived from the original on July 25, 2022. Among the titles he's overseen are...the upcoming Kiff and Primos for Disney Channel
  7. ^ Pederson, Lise (June 15, 2022). "Disney Reveals Animated Series Slate at Annecy Festival (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on July 12, 2022. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
  8. ^ Lang, Jamie (June 16, 2022). "New Series 'The Doomies,' 'Dragon Striker' Lead Packed Disney TV Slate". Cartoon Brew. Archived from the original on November 30, 2022. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
  9. ^ "Rising Stars of Animation 2023". Animation Magazine. March 1, 2023. Archived from the original on March 8, 2023. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
  10. ^ Lang, Jamie (June 15, 2023). "Disney Presents Packed TV Slate With Loads Of New Trailers And Images". Cartoon Brew. Archived from the original on June 15, 2023. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  11. ^ a b Rodríguez, Andrés (June 16, 2023). ""Racista" y "llena de estereotipos": 'Primos', la serie animada de Disney que ha molestado al público latinoamericano" ["Racist" and "full of stereotypes": 'Primos', the Disney animated series that has upset the Latin American public]. El Pais Mexico (in Spanish). Archived from the original on June 16, 2023. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  12. ^ "Disney hace enojar a mexicanos con su nueva serie 'Primos'; acusan racismo" [Disney makes Mexicans angry with its new series 'Primos'; accuse racism]. Aristegui Noticas (in Spanish). June 15, 2023. Archived from the original on June 17, 2023. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  13. ^ a b Martínez, Valerie (June 16, 2023). "El bochorno que Disney pudo evitar y tiene indignados a los latinoamericanos" [The embarrassment that Disney was able to avoid and has Latin Americans outraged]. Yahoo! vida y estilo (in Spanish). Yahoo!. Archived from the original on June 17, 2023. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  14. ^ ""Primos" la nueva serie de Disney que Latinoamérica NO quiere" ["Primos", the new Disney series that Latin America does NOT want]. El Capitalino (in Spanish). Jun 16, 2023. Archived from the original on June 17, 2023. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  15. ^ Arrieta, José (June 14, 2023). "¿Por qué está causando polémica "Primos", la nueva serie de Disney?" [Why is "Primos", the new Disney series, causing controversy?]. El Heraldo de México (in Spanish). Archived from the original on June 15, 2023. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  16. ^ Bermudez, Justin (June 17, 2023). "Disney's 'Primos' Gets Un-Warm Welcome To The Family". Latin Times. Archived from the original on June 17, 2023. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  17. ^ Fernández, Óscar (June 16, 2023). "Racismo. Primos; la nueva serie de Disney que estereotipa a la comunidad latina" [Racism. Primos; the new Disney series that stereotypes the Latino community]. La Izquierda Diario (in Spanish). Archived from the original on June 27, 2023. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  18. ^ Kline, Natasha (June 16, 2023). "Exclusive: Creator of Disney Channel's Primos Natasha Kline". Muse TV (Interview). Interviewed by Michael Sandoval. Archived from the original on June 19, 2023. Retrieved June 18, 2023. The interview is here
  19. ^ Adams, Timothy (November 3, 2021). "Disney Announces New Animated Series Primos". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on November 7, 2021. Retrieved July 25, 2022.

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