Wednesday, February 19

New to Disney+

Win or Lose

Two-Episode Premiere

Pixar's first original series follows intertwined stories of eight different characters as they each prepare for their big championship softball game. The series reveals what it actually feels like to be in the shoes of each character - the insecure kids, their helicopter parents, even a lovesick umpire - with incredibly funny, very emotional and uniquely animated perspectives.

"Coach's Kid"

Laurie (voice of Rosie Foss) may not be the most skilled player on her softball team, but she makes up for it in spirit - most of the time. The 12-year-old struggles with insecurity that manifests into an amorphous, sentient creature called Sweaty (voice of Jo Firestone) that only she can see. Laurie's anxiety mounts as the championship draws nearer - she literally carries an ever-growing Sweaty on her back, struggling under its weight. All she wants is to score a hit and make her dad aka Coach (voice of Will Forte) proud.

"Blue"

Frank (voice of Josh Thomson), a middle-school teacher and the umpire for the local softball league, lives his life from the sidelines. On the field, he never waivers: a strike is a strike and an out is an out, period. In his personal life, however, he's guarded when it comes to social situations, donning metaphorical protective gear - just like an umpire behind the plate. When Frank reluctantly tries a dating app, he surprises himself with newfound confidence. He even begins to entertain ideas of winning his ex, Monica (voice of Vyvan Pham), back. But then again, being vulnerable might be the wrong call.