Disney wins 25 Children's & Family Emmys, 'Percy Jackson' becomes most decorated title of the night

LOS ANGELES — Over the weekend, the Television Academy hosted the 3rd Annual Children’s and Family Emmy (CAFE) Awards. At this event, The Walt Disney Company scooped up an impressive 25 Emmys from various divisions including 20th Television, Disney Branded Television, Lucasfilm Ltd., National Geographic, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and streaming platforms Disney+ and Hulu.

The series “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” was a standout at the CAFE Awards. Prior to the event, the Disney+ show received 16 Emmy nominations, making it the most-nominated title in the history of these awards.

On The Red Carpet spoke with the “Percy” trio before the show started, and the actors couldn’t contain their excitement.

Actor Walker Scobell, who portrays the lead character, expressed gratitude towards the series’ crew, acknowledging their hard work, saying, “The crew deserves it. They all worked so hard, and they’re all so amazing at what they do.”

Aryan Simhadri couldn’t be more proud of his co-star, Leah Sava Jeffries, who was nominated for Outstanding Young Performer.

“Everyone who’s nominated 100% deserves it, and I’m so excited for Leah. I mean, this is – like, she’s Emmy-nominated actress Leah Sava Jeffries. Like, I work with Emmy-nominated actress Leah Sava Jeffries! That’s insane!” Simhadri beamed.

Jeffries told us, “I feel very honored and very grateful that people love this show so much. This is only the first season, you know? Especially because we’re kids too, like, I cannot believe it.”

Jonathan E. Steinberg, Walker Scobell, Ayo Davis (President, Disney Branded Television), Leah Sava Jeffries, Aryan Simhadri and Dan Shotz

Jonathan E. Steinberg, Walker Scobell, Ayo Davis (President, Disney Branded Television), Leah Sava Jeffries, Aryan Simhadri and Dan Shotz

FRAZER HARRISON/GETTY IMAGES

Of their 16 nominations, “Percy” won eight, including Outstanding Young Teen Series.

It also won Writing for a Young Teen Series – “I Accidentally Vaporize My Pre-Algebra Teacher,” Directing for a Single Camera Live Action, Editing for a Single Camera Live Action Program, Visual Effects for a Live Action Program, Show Open, Casting for a Live Action Program, Music Direction and Composition for a Live Action Program.

“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” has proven to be such a success, it was already renewed for a third season, ahead of its season two premiere this December.

Ayo Davis, president of Disney Branded Television released the following statement about their achievements:

“Congratulations to our brilliant Disney storytellers, talent and creative partners on this record-breaking achievement. It is such a privilege to get to create stories that bring joy, magic and wonder to kids and families, and we couldn’t be prouder of everyone at Disney Branded Television and across The Walt Disney Company who pour their hearts into this important work every day.”

Below are the other winners of the night.

A Real Bug’s Life (National Geographic / Disney+)

Streams on Disney+; 4 wins
Directing for a Single Camera Live Action Series – “The Big City”
Cinematography for a Single Camera Live Action Program
Sound Mixing and Sound Editing for a Live Action Program
Lighting, Camera and Technical Arts

Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (Disney Channel / Disney Branded Television)

Streams on Disney+; 3 wins
Children’s or Young Teen Animated Series
Directing for an Animated Series – “The Molecular Level”
Writing for a Children’s or Young Teen Animated Series – “Dancing with Myself”

The Spiderwick Chronicles (20th Television)

Streams externally; 2 wins
Lead Performer in a Preschool, Children’s or Young Teen Program – Christian Slater
Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design for a Single Camera Program

BUNK’D: Learning the Ropes (Disney Channel / Disney Branded Television)

Streams on Hulu; 1 win
Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design for a Multiple Camera Program

High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (Disney+ / Disney Branded Television)

Streams on Disney+; 1 win

Choreography

Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire (Disney+ / Disney Branded Television)

Streams on Disney+ and Hulu; 1 win
Individual Achievement in Animation – Character Design

Monsters at Work (Disney Channel/ Disney Branded Television)

Streams on Disney+; 1 win
Voice Directing for an Animated Series

Once Upon a Studio (Walt Disney Animation Studios)

Streams on Disney+; 1 win
Short Form Animated Program

The Santa Clauses (Disney+ / 20th Television / Disney Branded Television)

Streams on Disney+; 1 win
Hairstyling and Makeup

Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures (Lucasfilm Ltd. / Disney Branded Television)

Streams on Disney+; 1 win
Sound Mixing and Sound Editing for a Preschool Animated Program

SuperKitties (Disney Jr. / Disney Branded Television)

Streams on Disney+; 1 win
Voice Performer in a Preschool Program – Kari Wahlgren

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