Emmy Award winner Craig Gerber, the creative force behind Disney’s acclaimed series “Sofia the First,” “Elena of Avalor” has extended his overall development deal with Disney Branded Television. Gerber also wrote the television movie that launched Disney’s first little girl princess, “Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess,” which debuted 10 years ago (Nov. 18, 2012) and remains TV’s #1 cable telecast of all time among Girls 2-5.
Under the extended agreement, Gerber is developing a “Sofia the First” spinoff series set in Royal Prep Academy, a school for princesses and princes in the fictional kingdom of Enchancia. This is his second series in development for Disney Branded Television through his production banner, Electric Emu.