The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder Ends with Season 4

The popular animated series "The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder" will conclude with its upcoming fourth season, which premieres on July 29. The announcement was made on June 17, alongside news of a new holiday special and a renewed production deal for the show's creators.

The final season finds the Proud family at a turning point, with Penny Proud embarking on unexpected adventures that test her courage and identity. The season will feature the return of the core voice cast, including Kyla Pratt as Penny, Tommy Davidson, Paula Jai Parker, and JoMarie Payton. A roster of guest stars will also appear, including Mariah Carey, Romany Malco, Chloe Bailey, Ali Wong, JB Smoove, and Lashana Lynch. Recurring guests Anthony Anderson and Tiffany Haddish will return as well.

While the series is ending, the franchise will continue with "A Proud Family Wizmas," a stop-motion holiday special set to debut on Disney later this year. The special will be co-directed by David Brooks and the Portland-based studio HouseSpecial, with Kurt Farquhar composing six new original songs.

Furthermore, creators and executive producers Bruce W. Smith and Ralph Farquhar have renewed their overall deal with...