Jan 14, 2021

Horton Brothers, creators of “Big City Greens,” sign umbrella agreement with Disney TV Animation.

Brothers Chris and Shane Horton, creators of Disney Channel's hit series “Big City Greens,” have cemented their relationship with the House of Mouse; the two have been renewed for a third season, and producers of signed a comprehensive deal with Disney Television Animation.

Under the agreement, the Hortons will develop new animated series, shorts, and films for Disney Channel and Disney+, while continuing production on “Big City Greens,” for which they are executive producers The series, which premiered on Disney Channel in 2018 follows the adventures of a rural family in the city they call home. According to Disney, it has garnered about 300 million views across all platforms (including social media).

The brothers are also known for their comic book series “Reed Gunther,” a playful western featuring a cowboy on a bear. In addition, they have written and illustrated comics based on animated series such as “The Simpsons,” “Adventure Time,” and “Peanuts.” [Chris worked on Nickelodeon's “Harvey Beaks” as storyboard director and Shane as staff writer. Chris worked as a storyboard artist on Disney's “Gravity Falls” and Shane as an editor on the live-action reality series “Tattoo School. Both have received multiple Emmy nominations for their work on “Big City Greens.”

Meredith Roberts, senior vice president and general manager of television and animation at Disney Channel, said in a statement: “Chris and Shane have a wonderful and unique vision for characters and stories with humor and heart. They have a wonderful and unique vision for their characters and stories with humor and heart.

In a joint statement, the Horton brothers said, “We are excited to deepen our relationship with Disney. They have been very supportive of us and our crazy ideas and we look forward to not only continuing to grow Big City Greens, but also developing new and exciting projects together.”

The Hortons are represented by Julie Kane Litsch of the Gotham Group and attorney Matthew Saber.