Tuesday, July 28, 2026 – 5pm PT/8pm ET
Join us for a discussion of The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers, Maxwell King’s intimate portrait of the beloved creator who transformed children’s television through empathy, curiosity, and radical kindness. Together, we’ll explore how Fred Rogers’ philosophy of respecting children’s emotional lives continues to influence — and challenge — today’s kids media landscape. Writers, producers, researchers, and media leaders are invited to reflect on what it means to create thoughtful, humane media for children in an era of speed, scale, and constant distraction.
Get an inside look at one of Disney Jr.’s most beloved franchises, straight from the creative team behind it.
Join Emmy Award-winning creator and executive producer Craig Gerber, supervising director Kris Wimberly, and co-executive producer and story editor Krystal Banzon for an intimate conversation about bringing the beloved series back to the screen for a new generation of preschoolers and fans of all ages. They’ll take you behind the scenes of character development, storytelling, and the art of crafting original songs for young audiences. As a special treat for attendees, Craig and his team will do a live scene breakdown, walking through their creative process in real time.
Whether you’ve been a fan since 2012 or just discovered Sofia this year, this one’s not to miss.
Doors open at 6:00 PM | Panel begins at 6:30 PM sharp
Near Wilshire & Wilton (at Blumhouse). Exact address shared closer to the event.
Join us for some great networking and light bites at our August Meetup! RSVP for entry. Members FREE!
American Whiskey
247 W 30th St
New York, NY 10001
