Both the Eagles and Chargers have scared their opponents at points this season, so it seems only appropriate that they will appear together on a themed altcast later this year.
Disney will produce an animated broadcast for Philadelphia and Los Angeles's Dec. 8 game themed around , it announced in a Monday evening release. Billed as , the production will utilize Next Gen Stats, Hawk-Eye, and other technologies.
The broadcast follows previous productions centered around the worlds of and
“Each iteration of has pushed the boundary of what’s possible in sports technology. By blending real-time NFL data and tracking with cutting-edge animation, we’re transforming the way fans experience an NFL game," Michael Szykowny, ESPN's vice president of graphics innovation, said in a statement.
, released in 2001, is one of Pixar's most celebrated films; it was the third-highest grossing film of its release year and received four Academy Award nominations.
The broadcast is scheduled to air on the Disney Channel, Disney XD and ESPN2, while also streaming on Disney+, ESPN's app, and NFL+.
