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Lionel Messi-Inspired Animated Show ‘Messi and the Giants’ Acquired by Disney Branded TV

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Lionel Messi's rise to soccer stardom gets the animated sci-fi treatment in Disney's latest acquisition, 'Messi and the Giants'.
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  • The series is based on Messi's personal experiences and will explore his journey to becoming one of the greatest players of all time.
  • Disney Branded TV is leading the project, tapping Emmy-winning writer and producer Jeff Rake ('Manifest') to serve as showrunner, adding star power to the production.
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Lionel Messi, Disney Branded TV, 'Messi and the Giants'
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