Save Disney Shows April 2013 Events
Save I’m in the Band Day – 04/03/13
Save Lilo & Stitch Weekend Bash – 04/12-15/13
Kim Possible Legacy Day – 04/26/13
It’s important to remember that paper letters are the key to our efforts, and events are spaced out so you have at least a week to prepare as many as you can. Please refer to our how to help section for addresses and more information.
Then on the day of the event, you can also send faxes, make phone calls, and use our email program at SDSmail.org
Disney Channel April Programming Highlights
Disney has a full slate of new shows planned for this month, starting with the “Freaky Freakend” body switching weekend promotion. Then later this month Good Luck Charlie kicks off their new season with special guest stars, The Muppets!
Read the full press release and episode descriptions over on G2I Media.
Disney Channel Upfront Announcements
Buoyant after another year of record-setting ratings, Disney Channels Worldwide affirmed its plan to further build its creative and ratings strength, its audience engagement and its valuable multiplatform sales opportunities, today at Disney Media’s 2013-14 Kids Upfront presentation. … Gary Marsh, president and chief creative officer, Disney Channels Worldwide, said, “We remain focused on delivering distinctively Disney quality programming to kids and families around world and are invigorated by the remarkable viewer response we’ve seen across all key demographics over the past year.”
Read the full release regarding new and returning projects on G2I Media.
Jessie Renewed for Season 3
Debby Ryan’s original series Jessie has been renewed for a third season. The season two finale airs this September.
[Adam] Bonnett said, “Season 3 of ‘Jessie’ will continue to spotlight the impressive comedic talents of Debby Ryan.” He continued, “Our viewers deeply connect with this cast of characters, and the upcoming season will focus on the Ross kids beginning to navigate young adulthood while challenging their favorite nanny with new and entertaining situations.”
Read more about the announcement on G2I Media.
Austin & Ally Renewed For Season 3
Austin & Ally has been one of those shows that has really broken out in the past year or so so it’s no surprise that Disney has renewed the show for a third season.
Disney Channel has ordered a third season of “Austin & Ally,” TV’s #1 comedy series in Kids 2-11, it was announced today by Adam Bonnett, Senior Vice President, Original Programming, Disney Channels Worldwide. The series stars Ross Lynch, Laura Marano, Raini Rodriguez and Calum Worthy. Production resumes in Los Angeles in July, with Season Three scheduled to premiere in October 2013.
Read more about the last episode on G2I Media.
Introducing Dove Cameron
Disney Channel is really getting behind actress Dove Cameron. Not only did she have a song on the Shake it Up I <3 Dance soundtrack but she’s filming the new DCOM Cloud 9 and is the lead in the newly announced series Liv & Maddie!
The story of “Cloud 9? follows Kayla, a prima donna snowboarder who was just unceremoniously dropped from her team and forced to train with Will, a former snowboarding champion who’s struggling after a career-ending wipe-out. A video capturing it went viral, branding him an “epic fail” on the Internet. Now, as Kayla trains with Will to redeem her stature, Will creates a training regimen that tests whether she’s really committed to rise to the challenge of professional competition. Meanwhile, Kayla must somehow maneuver to inspire Will to overcome his biggest obstacle — self-doubt.
Read more about the movie on G2I Media.
The sitcom introduces identical twins Liv, a popular television star whose hit show has just finished its run, and Maddie, an outstanding student and school basketball phenomenon whose popularity is on the rise… that is until Liv makes a triumphant return to their Wisconsin high school. Complicating their teenage life even more is that their parents both work at their school.
Read more about the series on G2I Media.
New Bucket and Skinner Episodes
It’s absolutely tragic how Nick miss-managed Bucket & Skinner’s Epic Adventures. Fortunately, Teen Nick has picked up some of the slack and has finally begun to air the remaining episodes from the first (and only) season. Be sure to check them out on Wednesday nights… while you still can!
Read more on G2I Media.
Hayley Kiyoko EP Release Party
Lemonade Mouth’s Hayley Kiyoko just released an EP and in honor of the occasion she performed a show at the Hotel Cafe in Hollywood CA on March 14th. Our very own Webmaster Greg was there and got some great photos from the front row. Be sure to get “A Belle to Remember” on iTunes or Amazon right now!
See and read more about the show on the DC Fans Blog.
Anaheim Wonder-Con 2013
Our very own Webmaster Greg was also on hand at Anaheim Wonder-Con. Wonder-Con featured an exhibit hall of over 700 exhibitors including Steven Silver – the lead character designer for Kim Possible! He also got to meet Kim Possible herself, sort of.
Read more about the convention on G2I Media.