Disney is bringing the offspring of its iconic ­villains to TV next year.

The Descendants, which will premiere on the Disney Channel next year, is a live-action TV adventure comedy featuring teenage children of iconic Disney villains such as Cruella de Vil and Maleficent.

“Bringing to life classic characters reimagined for a contemporary audience, this is a key component of our long-term licensing strategy,” said Disney executive vice president Simon Philips.

Disney also announced new licensing tie-ups for Star Wars TV series Rebels, which debuted this month, including action figures from Thinkaway, and Star Wars vehicles under the Mattel Hot Wheels brand.

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