Disney sure has been pushing their new series A.N.T. Farm.
I think they realize how much they’re gonna need these new shows with all their core shows (HM, SLOD, SWAC, and WOWP) all wrapping up at once. Personally, I don’t much care for China, the actress or the country. And they named her character Chyna? That’s as bad as Miley Cyrus playing Miley Stewart for four years.
Anyway, here’s the premiere schedule. Don’t worry if you miss the first episode, I’m sure they’ll replay it a few hundred times…
EVERY HIGH SCHOOL HAS A ‘LITTLE’ COMPETITION
“A.N.T. FARM,” A COMEDY ABOUT MIDDLE SCHOOL PRODIGIES
ENROLLED IN A HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR GIFTED STUDENTS,
PREMIERES FRIDAY, JUNE 17 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
Talented Young Cast Led by 12-year-old China Anne McClain
“A.N.T. Farm,” a comedy series about a middle school musical prodigy who is newly enrolled in a prestigious A.N.T. (Advanced Natural Talents) program at a local high school, will premiere FRIDAY, JUNE 17 (8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. Starring 12-year-old China Anne McClain, the series depicts the new fish-out-of-water situation Chyna Parks and her fellow A.N.T.s. encounter in the sometimes daunting world of high school – three years earlier than expected.
In addition to McClain, the series stars Sierra McCormick (“Ramona and Beezus”) as Olive Doyle, an A.N.T. with a photographic memory; Jake Short (“Shorts,” “Dexter”) as Fletcher Quimby, an artistic genius and practical joker; Stefanie Scott (“Flipped,” “No Strings Attached”) as Lexi Reed, an overachieving cheerleader who is intimidated by Chyna; and Carlon Jeffery (“Heroes”) as Cameron Parks, Chyna’s older brother who overcompensates in order to step out of his sister’s shadow.
Recurring are Finesse Mitchell (“Saturday Night Live”) and Elise Neal (“The Hughleys”) as Chyna’s parents, Darryl and Roxanne Parks; Zach Steel as Gibson, the A.N.T’s school counselor, and Aedin Mincks as Angus, the computer genius.
Beginning May 27, DisneyChannel.com will launch the “A.N.T. Farm” super site, featuring the game, “Find Your Inner A.N.T.” Players can select one of four mini games inspired by the talents of Chyna (music), Olive (memory), Fletcher (painting) and Angus (computer genius). After each new episode, users can also test their brain power with the Weekly Brain Teaser.
Following is the schedule for “A.N.T. Farm”:
Sunday, May, 22
“A.N.T. Farm” Full Preview Episode (9:45 p.m., ET/PT)
• In “TransplANTed,” it’s Chyna’s first day of high school as part of the prestigious A.N.T. (Advanced Natural Talents) program. After Chyna and her new A.N.T friends, Fletcher and Olive, hear about a high school party, they try to make themselves look older to attend. The party is ruined when Fletcher accidentally pulls the plug on the music, but Chyna keeps the party going with an impromptu musical performance.
Monday, May 23
• A full preview episode of “A.N.T. Farm” is available on Disney Channel on Demand, Disney Channel.com and Disney Channel Mobile on Demand which includes AT&T U-Verse, Sprint TV, Verizon VCast and MobiTV.
Tuesday, May 31
• The preview episode is available on iTunes, Sony Playstation and Xbox Live.
Friday, June 10
• “A.N.T. Farm” series premiere episode is available on Disney Channel on Demand which includes AT&T, Cablevision, TimeWarner and Verizon.
Friday, June 17
• “A.N.T. Farm” Series Premiere (8:30 p.m., ET/PT) In “ParticipANTS,” Chyna makes an effort to be more involved with her school’s extracurricular activities and joins the cheerleading squad, but she gets more than she bargained for when Lexi puts her cheerleading skills to the test. Meanwhile, Cameron and Fletcher create their own unique lunchtime club.
• Simulcasts on Sprint TV and MobiTV and immediately following the premiere, the episode will be available on DisneyChannel.com
“A.N.T. Farm” was created by Dan Signer (“The Suite Life on Deck,” “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody”) and executive-produced by Signer and Stephen Engel (“The Big Bang Theory,” “Mad About You,” “Dream On”). The comedy series is a production of It’s A Laugh Productions, Inc. It carries a TV-G parental guideline.
Disney Channel is a 24-hour kid-driven, family inclusive television network that taps into the world of kids and families through original series and movies. Currently available on basic cable in over 99 million U.S. homes and to millions of other viewers on Disney Channels around the world, Disney Channel is part of the Disney/ABC Television Group.
How exactly is Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure a DCOM when it was already released straight to DVD? I mean, I know they released it on DVD ‘CAUSE ASHLEY F-ING SIGNED IT FOR ME last month. LOLz
Anyway, if you haven’t already seen it, watch it on May 22nd at 8. It’s not an amazing film, but Tizz is pretty much in every scene so it’s entertaining at least.
“SHARPAY’S FABULOUS ADVENTURE,” A DISNEY CHANNEL ORIGINAL MOVIE, PREMIERES SUNDAY MAY 22 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
Kids’, tweens’ and families’ favorite “High School Musical” drama-queen Sharpay Evans returns to the spotlight in “Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure,” premiering SUNDAY MAY 22 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel, with simulcasts on Sprint TV and MobiTV. Led by Ashley Tisdale (“High School Musical” and “Hellcats”), who reprises her unforgettable role as Sharpay Evans, the movie also stars Austin Butler (“Life Unexpected”), Bradley Steven Perry (“Good Luck Charlie”) and Cameron Goodman (“The Suite Life of Zack & Cody”).
In the movie, Sharpay sets out to conquer Broadway with her Yorkshire Terrier, Boi, after a New York casting director sees their performance at charity gala and offers to arrange an audition for a new Broadway musical. With Boi in tow, Sharpay packs her bags and heads to the Big Apple to fulfill her destiny. Her father has given her one month to make it to center stage, or else she will have to return home and learn the family business. However Sharpay’s dreams are turned upside down when she discovers the Broadway role is really for Boi, not her.
Also starring are Alec Mapa (“Ugly Betty”) as Gill Samms and Jack Plotnick (“Shake It Up!”) as Neal Roberts. Robert Curtis Brown (“High School Musical”) and Jessica Tuck (“High School Musical”) reprise their roles as Sharpay’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Evans. Special appearance by “High School Musical’s” Lucas Grabeel as Sharpay’s multi-talented brother, Ryan Evans.
“Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure” was written by Robert Horn (writer of Broadway’s “13” and writer/producer of “Designing Women”), directed by Michael Lembeck, executive-produced by Bill Borden and Barry Rosenbush (both of Disney’s High School Musical franchise) and Ashley Tisdale (Disney’s High School Musical franchise and “Hellcats”) and choreographed by Michelle Johnston (“Chicago”). “Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure” was filmed on location in Toronto, Canada, and is a production of Borden Rosenbush Entertainment Production and Princessa Productions Ltd. Parental guideline is TV-G
The movie is also available from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment on Blu-ray™ and DVD. “Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure” is the No. 2 family live-action direct-to-video title of 2011 year-to-date, behind No. 1 “Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2.”
Source: Extrapolated Nielsen data as of 4/23/11. Ranked by revenue. Physical sell-through with estimated retailer shipments. North America. All physical formats.
Disney Channel is a 24-hour kid-driven, family inclusive television network that taps into the world of kids and families through original series and movies. Currently available on basic cable in over 99 million U.S. homes and to millions of other viewers on Disney Channels around the world, Disney Channel is part of the Disney/ABC Television Group.
Alright, we’re back up and running now. Our traffic here at DC Fans has been off the charts these past couple weeks and it’s been a real challenge just to keep up, not to mention trying to add new content. With that in mind, I am proud to present the professional pics from the Pirates of the Caribbean On Stranger Tides Premiere at Disneyland.
As I previously mentioned, my girl Ashley Tisdale was looking amazing in red.
And Vanessa wore that sexy open front dress mere inches away from me.
I barely saw Emma Roberts as she rushed past. She was rocking that little black dress though.
Ashley Benson looks nice. I didn’t much see her either.
Eliza Dushku’s lipstick was very red. o.O
And here’s a nice shot of Eva Longoria too.
As always, click any pic to see the full gallery. I didn’t find any of Chelsea Kane though.
I’m really surprised how this well written series, featuring TWO of my favorite girls Ashley and Aly [in cheer outfits no less], didn’t do better in the ratings.
Now, there’s still a chance we can change their minds, but it’s gonna be an uphill battle. Let’s start by trending #SaveHellcats on twitter! My buddy Matthias of SDS Germany is organizing a movement to save the show.
Article from TV Guide follows:
The CW has renewed One Tree Hill and Nikita and pulled the plug on Hellcats.
Long-running CW soap One Tree Hill had been expected to come back for a ninth season already, so the news comes as no huge surprise. Most of the cast, including original series actresses Sophia Bush and Bethany Joy Galeotti, had signed on for another season in recent weeks. Only cast member James Lafferty, has yet to renew his contract and plans to return part-time next year, according to TVLine.
One Tree Hill’s Sophia Bush, Bethany Joy Galeotti sign on for Season 9
One Tree Hill pulled in 1.3 million viewers for its most recent new episode last week.
Freshman action-drama Nikita has also gotten the green light for another season. Starring Maggie Q, the update of the La Femme Nikita story drew 1.94 million for its season finale Thursday.
The CW orders Secret Circle, Hart of Dixie and Ringer
The CW’s other first-year scripted series, Hellcats, has been canceled. The cheerleading drama had been struggling on Tuesdays, bringing in 1.18 million viewers for its last new episode. Star Ashley Tisdale weighed in on the series’ ominous future on Saturday. “I feel with anything else in life if it’s meant to happen, [it will],” she told TVGuide.com. “If not there’s something else and I think it was such a learning experience.”
Are you excited One Tree Hill and Nikita are coming back? Will you miss Hellcats?
Demi posted this herself on her twitter, so I would assume that she wants us to look…
“I’ve been working so hard to get healthy and fit.. I can’t believe I’m about to do this but I’m so excited.. Here’s my bikini time body! I never thought I’d ever feel confident enough to ever to that. I’m excited how far I’ve come since being completely ashamed of my body.. I want any girl/guy out there who struggles with body image or confidence to know that it IS possible to find peace with yourself. It hasn’t been easy, but it starts with a commitment to yourself.. Your mind.. And your soul. And trust me, I’m still working at it!! Haha” – Demi Lovato
Personally, I think she looked absolutely amazing last year. And while she definitely doesn’t have anything to be ashamed of I personally don’t find her near as attractive as I used to. Maybe it’s the pose, IDK, but honestly I’d take Miley over her now. *shrugs*
I am still looking forward to her new album though.
Disney’s really pushing the environmental agenda and re-branding this year’s event as the Friends for Change Games with eco friendly game themes and what I’m sure will be a lot of the usual holier than thou preaching about saving water and the like. How many times do we need to be told to turn off the faucet while brushing our teeth anyway? This isn’t really about saving the planet, it’s about public relations, publicity, politics, and power.
But I digress. Go blue team!
WE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD
Over 30 Disney Channel and Disney XD stars from around the globe will compete in “Disney Friends for Change Games” to promote conservation and the power of coming together with friends and family to make a difference in one’s community and the world. Four teams of young stars will compete in a series of fun physical challenges to benefit specific charities and Friends for Change community projects on a global basis.
“Disney Friends for Change Games” teams will compete on behalf of Fauna and Flora International (Green Team), World Wildlife Fund (Red Team), Ocean Conservancy (Blue Team) and UNICEF (Yellow Team). Disney will make a donation of $125,000 to each charity, and the winning team’s charity will also receive an additional $100,000 donation from Disney.
Eighteen year-old Hollywood Records recording artist Bridgit Mendler (“Lemonade Mouth” and “Good Luck Charlie”) co-wrote and performed this year’s Disney Friends for Change anthem, “We Can Change The World,” a buoyant pop/rock song which will be released globally this summer. All of the proceeds from the song will go towards environmental charities through Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund.
Disney stars will invite kids and families worldwide to visit Disney.com/projectgreen, and Friends for Change international sites to pledge actions they will take in their own lives that will make a difference and help the planet. To date, over four million pledges have been made by kids worldwide. Additionally, young planet crusaders can play online versions of the games that took place during “Disney Friends for Change Games” and donate their earned points to their favorite teams. The team with the most points will be named the regional “Fan Favorite” team and awarded an additional $100,000 for their team’s charity. Through “Disney Friends for Change Games” and with the help of kids at home, Disney is donating almost one million dollars globally.
“Disney Friends for Change Games” are hosted by Tiffany Thornton (“So Random”) and Jason Earles (“Kickin’ It”). Maria Canals-Barrera (“Wizards of Waverly Place”) was on-hand to encourage and support the players as only a mom can do.
The teams are:
Blue Team
Captain: Debby Ryan (“Jessie”), Allisyn Ashley Arm (“So Random”), Olavo Cavalheiro (Disney Channel Brazil), Hutch Dano (“Zeke and Luther”), Roshon Fegan (“Shake It Up”), Doc Shaw (“Pair of Kings”), Stefanie Scott (“A.N.T. Farm”) and Jake Short (“A.N.T. Farm”).
Green Team
Captain: Brandon Mychal Smith (“So Random”), Valeria Baroni (Disney Channel Argentina), Paula Dalli (Disney Channel Spain), Adam Hicks (“Zeke and Luther”), David Henrie (“Wizards of Waverly Place”), Sterling Knight (“So Random”), Ryan Ochoa (“Pair of Kings”), Eve Ottino (Disney Channel France) and Bella Thorne (“Shake It Up”).
Yellow Team
Captain: Bridgit Mendler (“Good Luck Charlie”), Jorge Blanco (Disney Channel Mexico), Valentina Colombo (Disney Channel Italy), Adam Irigoyen (“Shake It Up”), China Anne McClain (“A.N.T. Farm”), Sierra McCormick (“A.N.T. Farm”), Logan Miller (“I’m In The Band”) and Gregg Sulkin (“Wizards of Waverly Place” and Disney Channel UK).
Red Team
Captain: Mitchel Musso (“Pair of Kings”), Jake T. Austin (“Wizards of Waverly Place”), Doug Brochu (“So Random”), Kelsey Chow (“Pair of Kings”), Davis Cleveland (“Shake It Up”), Dean Delannoit (Disney Channel Holland and Belgium), Carlon Jeffrey (“A.N.T. Farm”), and Zendaya (“Shake It Up”).
*Special guest Leo Howard (“Kickin’ It”) will also participate.
“Disney Friends for Change Games” challenges are comprised of the four areas of environmental conservation: saving water, preventing waste, saving energy and protecting our habitats. The games emphasize the power of coming together with your friends and family to make a difference in your community and your world.
The games are:
High Energy Dance Battle:
Teams perform a freestyle dance routine on an energy generating dance floor.
Wash Out:
Players will race against time in a multi-stage relay race, taking laundry to the extreme through a series of sorting, washing and hang drying. Some of the clothes in the giant laundry pile were recycled from Disney Channel and Disney XD series.
The Recycler:
Players on stationary bicycles power a high-speed conveyor belt loaded with recycled items.
The Ultimate Course for Change:
Players tackle a challenging multi-part course that incorporates all of the Friends for Change green themes.
“Disney Friends for Change Games” are executive produced by Art Spigel and Hayma ‘Screech’ Washington for Dario Productions. The production was eco-conscious to ensure best efforts were made to lighten impact on the environment.
If you’ve been reading Selena’s tweets the past week, you’d know that they taped the last Wizards of Waverly Place episode in Hollywood this past Friday.
The show made it to an impressive 100 episodes, a milestone that very few shows reach, and even fewer Disney shows.
Selena should be proud. Her dad even came out for the last episode!
Now what’s unclear is if the promised second Wizards movie is happening or not. I haven’t heard anything official but there is cause to be concerned.
I also wanted to share a few pics of Selena at Britney Spears’ Southern Style St. Bernard Project charity event this past Wednesday.
Do I even need to say how cute I think she looks here?
Click the twitter pics to enlarge, and the others to see the gallery. There was even a foot pic for those of you into that kind of thing.
Oh, and did anyone go see her at Wango Tango in LA yesterday? I’ll have pics from that show up soon too.
