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Save Disney Shows March 2010 Events

Save Kim Possible Day – 03/07/10

Save Lilo & Stitch Weekend Bash – 03/12-15/10

Save Wizards Day – 03/19/10

Save Jake Long Day – 03/25/10

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: http://help.savedisneyshows.org

Then on the day of the event, you can also send faxes, make phone calls, and use our email program at http://sdsmail.org

Save Wizards Day & The Work Ahead

Our first Save Wizards day was this past friday the 26th. The email stats show a 10% increase over our unofficial Wizards email day earlier in the month, which is an encouraging sign, but no where near what we need!

To those of you who are doing your part, thank you, please keep it up. But we need the rest of you to step up! Wizards of Waverly Place will stop filming this month. And the show still hasn’t been renewed!

I know a lot of fans of the show are skeptical that the show needs our help, but IT DOES. Look at our track record, SDS has always been out front trying to raise awareness of these problems so that the fans have an opportunity to fight back. Even if you’re not a fan yourself, we need your help to get the word out. Once the show stops airing new episodes people will catch on, but history has shown us that by then, it might be too late.

Our next Save Wizards day is March 19th. This is our last best chance to save the show. We need it as big as possible.

To help, visit our save Wizards website: WizardsOfWaverlyPlace.org Thank you!

Disney Channel March Highlights

Sonny with a Chance Season Two Premieres March 14th!

“Walk A Mile In My Pants” – Sonny rallies everyone together for a “Walk-A-Thon For Books” and gets Tawni to donate her “Tawni Hart’s Extreme Skinny Jeans” for all of the participants to wear. Eventually everyone starts dropping out as a result of SPS – Skinny Pants Syndrome, in a new episode of “Sonny With A Chance,” SUNDAY, MARCH 14 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Can’t wait? See more promos here and discuss the show at the SWAC Fans Forum!

Also premiering in March are two more new Sonny episodes, two new On Deck episodes, a new Wizards, a new JONAS, and the Hannah Montana season three finale.

You can read the complete episode descriptions at DC Fans.

On a related note, Meaghan Martin’s ABC Family series 10 Things I Hate About You is returning March 29th.

Aly & AJ Split with Hollywood Records

Phil of the Future fans are probably interested in the fact that Aly has broken her last official ties with Disney and have left Hollywood Records!

Hey guys…so we know it’s been quiet in the 78violet camp but we want to first off thank you for sticking with us. We have some big news and wanted to make sure you hear it first.

Now that it’s official, we can tell you we’re no longer a part of Hollywood Records. What does that mean exactly??? Now we have the freedom to take 78violet in the direction we want. We’re writing and recording new music and are really excited on what’s next.

So…what is next? As for the album we recorded for Hollywood, honestly, we don’t foresee it ever being released. But…we are continuing to write and record new songs that we hope you’ll love as much as we do.

We’re going to be taking the Aly & AJ website down in the meantime which means the current message board will be removed and the accounts you created on the site will be put on hold. Yes…major bummer. But we’ll have a new message board and a new temporary site up in a few days that will serve as our main communication with you for the time being.

As always, you can get a hold of us on Twitter or Facebook.

We love you and are excited to share the new 78violet with you. Xoxo.

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78violet

I obviously don’t know all the details, but something here just doesn’t add up. Why not release the third album with Hollywood, make a good deal of money from it, and then shop for a new record deal while riding the wave of that album? This sounds a lot like when Aly and her mom walked away from Phil of the Future for a new show with AJ that eventually never happened.

Read more and leave your comments at DC Fans.

Good Luck Charlie Update

Most will probably remember that Webmaster Greg went to a filming for Good Luck Charlie last December. At that filming, he got to see the first episode and the one they shot that day, #111 “Kit and Kaboodle.” Well, he decided once wasn’t enough and went again on February 12th. That Friday’s episode was #118, “Butt-Dialing Duncans.” We don’t want to give too much away, but we will say that Teddy and PJ get new phones which get themselves in a little bit of trouble.

You can read more about the episode and the filming at DC Fans.

You can also see the new GLC promo that’s currently airing on Disney Channel, here.

Emily Osment on Tour

Emily Osment, of Hannah Montana fame, is on tour this month to promote her EP All the Right Wrongs and upcoming full album.

March 7, 2010: House of Blues Anaheim, CA

March 20, 2010: Varsity Theater Minneapolis, MN

March 21, 2010: House of Blues Chicago, IL

March 27, 2010: Theater of Living Arts Philadelphia, PA

March 28, 2010: The Fillmore New York, NY

April 10, 2010: House of Blues Houston, TX

April 11, 2010: House of Blues Dallas, TX

May 1, 2010: House of Blues Los Angeles, CA

May 2, 2010: House of Blues San Diego, CA

Is anyone else going to see her? Let us know at DC Fans!

Save Disney Shows February 2010 Events

Save Jake Long Day – 02/11/10

Save W.I.T.C.H. Day – 02/12/10

Save Lilo & Stitch Weekend Bash – 02/15-18/10

Save Kim Possible Day – 02/20/10

Save Wizards Day – 02/26/10

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: http://help.savedisneyshows.org

Then on the day of the event, you can also send faxes, make phone calls, and use our email program at http://sdsmail.org

Save Wizards of Waverly Place!

It may seem hard to believe, but Disney’s consistently highest rated and Emmy winning program the Wizards of Waverly Place is set to conclude production of it’s third and final season this March! This will bring the show to roughly 75 episodes in total.

The cast was only signed to three seasons, and star Selena Gomez has indicated in several interviews that she wishes to move on. While we certainly respect her desire to explore her options, there is no reason she can’t wait an extra year before enrolling in college or taking certain movie roles. But once Wizards ends, she can’t easily come back, so it’s only logical that the cast make the fourth season now, and then move on to other projects.

At SDS, we believe most fans want to see that fourth season happen. Not only do we love the series, but that fourth season makes the whole series more valuable by extending how long Disney can replay the series, plus it increases Disney’s options for syndication.

Whatever the reason for Disney’s decision not to renew the show, we have a much greater chance of saving the show if we act now, before production ends and the cast and crew begin other projects.

To help, visit our new save Wizards website: WizardsOfWaverlyPlace.org Thank you!

Happy Birthday Sonny!

Disney Channel’s Sonny with a Chance celebrates one year since it’s U.S. premiere this February 8th. It’s hard to imagine it’s only been once year since we first saw Demi Lovato’s awesome new series.

Today we eagerly await the premiere of season two, and we’ve just gotten some great new season two promos. Our stars haven’t changed a bit!

Season 1	Season 2

Now if only we knew when season two was coming! Radio Disney’s Jake Whetter told us that the new season would air on the 14th? Well now he says “I was wrong. LOL… as soon as I know, I’ll let you know. ” Our friend Ali recently revived the following response from Disney Channel’s press department:

We have not yet released the premiere date for season 2, but it will be
this Spring. You can go to our Medianet website
(www.disneychannelmedianet.com) for photos and info about the show.
Thanks.

Wanna take a guess as to what the air date will end up being? We have a thread for that on the SWAC Fans Forum!

The Suite Life on Deck & Hannah Montana

Production has begun in Hollywood on Disney Channel’s hit series “The Suite Life on Deck,” a comedy that delivered record ratings in its first two seasons, ranking as TV’s #1 series among Kids 6-11 and, amidst all scripted TV series, in the top two spots among Tweens 9-14 for 2009 and 2008...

Read the full article and leave your comments at DC Fans.

Production [began] Monday [01/18/10] in Hollywood on the fourth season of the global sensation “Hannah Montana,” one filled with exciting, pivotal story arcs and event episodes. The hit series’ finale episode will air in spring 2011 on Disney Channel U.S. and, shortly thereafter, on Disney Channels around the world, where the total of 101 episodes.

Read the full article and leave your comments at DC Fans.

This final season for Hannah Montana will bring the season to a proper end, so unless there is strong objection from the fans, we currently plan on letting it end without objection.

On Deck, already a spin off series, may very well end with season three much like Wizards. As we know more, we will let you know!

Nikki Reed Named VP of Original Series

Nikki Reed has been named Vice President, Original Series, overseeing live-action development for Disney Channel and Disney XD, it was announced [01/26/10] by Adam Bonnett, Senior Vice President, Original Programming, Disney Channel, to whom she will report…

Read the full article and leave your comments at the SDS Blog.

Get StarStruck February 14th

It’s confirmed! Sterling Kinght’s new DCOM StarStruck premieres on Valentines Day (02/14/09) at 8pm Eastern and Pacific on Disney Channel!

The movie also stars Brandon Mychal Smith (Sonny With A Chance) and Chelsea Staub (JONAS). So I don’t know about the rest of you, but  I’m gonna have to watch it!

Read the full article and leave your comments at DC Fans.

Save Disney Shows January 2010 Events

Save Lilo & Stitch Weekend Bash – 01/08-11/10

Save Kim Possible Day – 01/19/10

Save Jake Long Day – 01/21/10

Save W.I.T.C.H. Day – 01/29/10

t’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: http://help.savedisneyshows.org

Then on the day of the event, you can also send faxes, make phone calls, and use our email program at http://sdsmail.org

Jake Long’s 5th Anniversary!

Our Save Jake Long day commemorates the 5 year anniversary of the premiere of the show! We only got two seasons, but the legacy endures. And with your help, we will continue to push for the third season the shows deserves.

Please visit our SDS Event Page for more details on how you can help. Thank you!

Disney Annual Shareholder Meeting Announced.

Disney’s annual shareholders’ meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 10:00 AM in San Antonio, Texas. If you’re a shareholder that’s able to attend, please let us know!

In related news, Sheryl Sandberg of Facebook has been nominated to the Disney board, and is expected to be formally elected by the shareholders at the annual shareholders’ meeting.

Read the full article on the SDS Blog.

New Disney XD Series Announced

Disney XD orders “Pair of Kings” a live-action comedy series for kids and families about two fraternal twins who are living a typical teenage life in Chicago, but unbeknownst to them, are the successors to the throne of The Island of Kinkou. The multi-camera series will begin production in Hollywood in March 2010 and begin airing in Fall 2010 around the world. Starring are popular actor and Walt Disney Records recording artist Mitchel Musso (“Hannah Montana,” “Phineas and Ferb”) as Brady and Doc Shaw (“The Suite Life on Deck” and “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne”) as Boomer.

Read the full article at DC Fans.

Another Sneak Peak of Good Luck Charlie!

I hope this isn’t boring everyone, but we’re very excited about Bridgit Mendler’s new series Good Luck Charlie.

The LA Times has just published an in depth review of the series. But the most surprising thing in the article, is this quote from executive Gary Marsh:

“What ‘Good Luck Charlie’ represents is an evolutionary step to really put the family into our kid-driven family brand. Do I think this will be a first choice for 35- to 40-year-old moms? Not necessarily… But if we do our jobs properly and we create the authenticity we’re talking about, it will allow us to tackle stories in a more grounded way that will be more appealing to parents than other shows we’ve done before.”

Someone should tell Gary about all the adults that like Kim Possible, Lilo & Stitch, American Dragon, Phil of the Future, Hannah Montana, Wizards of Waverly Place, and Sonny with a Chance. Still, it’s a good thing that they’ve finally noticed that their shows can and do appeal to families, not just tweens.

Read the full article at DC Fans.

Save Disney Shows December 2009 Events

Save Lilo & Stitch Weekend Bash – 12/04-07/09

Save Jake Long Day – 12/14/09

SDS Holiday Bash! – 12/18/09

Save W.I.T.C.H. Day – 12/22/09

Save Kim Possible Day – 12/29/09

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: http://help.savedisneyshows.org

Then on the day of the event, you can also send faxes, make phone calls, and use our email program at http://sdsmail.org

Special Event: SDS Holiday Bash 2009!

In the spirit of the season, not to mention cross-movement cooperation, Webmaster Greg would like to personally ask you to join us in welcoming the new President of Disney Channel Worldwide, Carolina Lightcap, to her new position.

Please visit our SDS Event Page for more details on how you can help. Thank you!

Mission Kim Possible to Close?

Recently, MKP group founder Tucsoncoyote posed a question to KP fans: “Has Mission Kim Possible outlived it’s usefulness”? And that “because now so few people care (and the number of posts show it), the usefulness of Mission Kim Possible I feel has come to an End. So in order to get some feedback here, I’m not going to close off this group until January 14th, 2010, the sixth anniversary of the creation of this Yahoo Group.”

At SDS, we’re continuing to fight for KP’s legacy, for better air times and DVD sets, for as long as it takes. and Webmaster Greg feels that it would be a mistake to throw away the history and member list of MKP. But it’s not up to us, it’s up to you, the fans! Visit MKP and let your voice be heard, no matter what side you come down on.

Kevin Gamble joins Disney Television Animation

Kevin Gamble has been named Vice President, Development, Disney Television Animation, it was announced today by Eric Coleman, Senior Vice President, Original Series, Disney Television Animation, to whom he will report. A top creative executive in CG animation and new media, Gamble joins Disney with 12 years experience, most recently as Vice President, Production & Creative for Classic Media.

Read the full article on the SDS Blog.

Disney Fourth Quarter Earnings

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) reported fiscal Q4 EPS of 46 cents, ex-items, topping consensus estimates of 41 cents. Revenues in the quarter rose 4% year-over-year to $9.87 billion, and came in ahead of consensus estimates of $9.29 billion.

Read the full article on the SDS Blog.

JONAS Renewed for Season Two

Disney Channel has picked up Season Two of the hit comedy series “JONAS,” starring the multi-platinum recording artists Jonas Brothers plus popular actresses Chelsea Staub and Nicole Anderson.

Read the full article on the SDS Blog.

Sneak Peak of Good Luck Charlie!

We always like to close the newsletter with something fun, and this issue is no exception!

On December 4th, Webmaster Greg attended a taping of Disney Channel’s newest original series Good Luck Charlie staring Bridgit Mendler (Wizards of Waverly Place) and Jason Dolley (Cory in the House). The series is currently expected to begin airing in April or May 2010, although no official announcement has been made. In addition to filming four scenes from episode #111 “Kit and Kaboodle” they also showed the audience the first episode of the series – to introduce the characters.

We learn that the mom is a nurse, and it’s her first day going back to work. Her husband Bob runs an exterminator business (Bob’s Bugs be Gone) and assures her that baby Charlie will be fine. Meanwhile, Teddy is trying to kiss “the hottest guy in school” and keeps getting interrupted.

The show is a refreshing change of pace, in that it deals with normal problems with a normal family. At least as normal as any TV family can get – no pop stars, no wizards, no hotels, etc. The only “gimmick” is baby Charlie, which in no way detracts from the charm of the show.

Read more about the Filming of Good Luck Charlie at DC Fans.

Save Disney Shows November 2009 Events

Save Lilo & Stitch Weekend Bash – 11/06-09/09

Save Jake Long Day – 11/10/09

Save Kim Possible Day – 11/13/09

Save W.I.T.C.H. Day – 11/24/09

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: http://help.savedisneyshows.org

Then on the day of the event, you can also send faxes, make phone calls, and use our email program at http://sdsmail.org

New Disney Animated Series: Fish Hooks

Disney has begun production on a new animated series that revolves around the lives of fish that attend school in the middle of a large pet store fish tank.

The idea, of course, is to explore the “traditional teen issues” in a way that hasn’t been done before.

Wait, isn’t there a popular animated show about sea creatures on Nickelodeon? Sponge something? Oh wait, those are ocean dwellers, never mind.

I’ll certainly give it a fair shake when it premieres in 2010. Chelsea Staub is excited to be voicing “an overly dramatic goldfish!” and that’s enough for Webmaster Greg to give it a chance.

Read the full Disney press release on the SDS Blog.

Suite Life on Deck Renewed

We hope Dylan and Cole aren’t feeling typecast! This will make the 7th season for their characters! Webmaster Greg still liked the original series better (mostly for Ashley Tisdale) but the spin off is also very well done, and it certanly deserves to continue.

Read the full Disney press release on the SDS Blog.

Miramax President Steps Down

It looks like Disney is serious about shaking up it’s film division (You’ll remember Dick Cook got the boot last month) and now they’re getting serious about change at Miramax. Daniel Battsek, the president of Miramax, will step down this Januarry. Disney has yet to name a replacement.

Read the full article on the SDS Blog.

SDS Joins Twitter!

To be perfectly honest, I’m not sure why it took us this long! But we are happy to anounce that Save Disney Shows is now on twitter. You can follow us @savedisney. You can also find our good friends over at SaveDisneyShows.de on twitter @SDS_de. Webmaster Greg had been tweeting about SDS events on his personal twitter (@anitrain) but now you’ll find all of those SDS news and event reminders exclusively on our new twitter username, @savedisney.

Thanks for reading from all of us at Save Disney Shows.

Save Disney Shows August 2009 Events

Save W.I.T.C.H. Day – 08/18/09

Save Jake Long Day – 08/19/09

Save Lilo & Stitch Weekend Bash – 08/21-24/09

Save Kim Possible Day – 08/28/09

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: http://help.savedisneyshows.org

Then on the day of the event, you can also send faxes, make phone calls, and use our email program at http://sdsmail.org

New SDS Fundraising Drive

I would like to thank everyone who has made a donation. I cannot begin to express how grateful I am for the support.

However, it has come to my attention that our hosting is up for renewal in just over a month. Please visit our SDS Fundraising page to see the list of domains and to make your donation. We know times are tough, but please give what you can, we can’t make this work your help!

Can you help keep our campaign going? Can you contribute $5, $10, $20? Any donations are appreciated. All proceeds received go right back to Save Disney Shows to keep our campaigns going.

SaveKimPossible.com Comes Home

SDS Webmaster Greg is delighted to announce that his first website, SaveKimPossible.com, has finally come home. The domain was registered when we first began the Save Kim Possible movement. But as many of you know, due to financial issues we where forced to give it up and create this site, SaveDisneyShows.org, instead.

Despite several attempts over the years, we had no luck getting the domain back. That is until now. With a little help from Phil, Greg once again holds the domain, and this time we’re keeping it!

After some debate over what to do with it, we decided that it was the best place to put a history of the Save KP Movement. Sometimes the debacles of the season five campaign seem to overshadow the amazing accomplishment that was the renewal for season four. To this end, SaveKimPossible.com tells the story of how we saved the show.

Check it out: SaveKimPossible.com

Article: Wizards on Deck with Hannah Montana Ratings

Wizards on Deck with Hannah Montana was a ratings blockbuster scoring a 9.3 making it the highest rated cable program of the year, and besting everything else the channel has premiered since HSM2!

Read the full article on the SDS Blog.

Article: Disney profit falls 26%

Disney 3Q financial results are in. Profits are down, but revenues are decent and the company still made a good deal of money.

Read the full article on the SDS Blog.

ADJL and W.I.T.C.H. Screencaps are back!

I And finally, I am happy to announce that Disney Channel Fans has finally found a new host, and that the image galleries are back up (or uploading now). Most important for our readers are the American Dragon Jake Long and W.I.T.C.H. galleries – both of which are fully restored. Also available are full sets of Wizards of Waverly Place, Hannah Montana, Sonny With A Chance, and The Suite Life on Deck episodes.

This concludes this email news alert. Thanks for reading from all of us at Save Disney Shows.

Good news American Dragon Jake Long fans! The Save Jake Long and DC Fans ADJL screencap gallery has been fully restored!

The gallery is till missing two episodes, “Body Guard Duty” and “Hairy Christmas” which I will add if I ever get them recorded… And I am still busy restoring all the other screencaps for the DC Fans Gallery.

Save Disney Shows July 2009 Events

Save Jake Long Day- 07/08/09

Save Kim Possible Day – 07/17/09

Save Lilo & Stitch Weekend Bash – 07/24-27/09

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: http://help.savedisneyshows.org

hen on the day of the event, you can also send faxes, make phone calls, and use our email program at http://sdsmail.org

New SDS Fundraising Drive

I would like to thank Wayne for his generous donation. Unfortunately, we’re still significantly short of what we need. And if we don’t raise an additional $120 in the next three weeks I’m going to have no choice but to drop domain names. Please visit our SDS Fundraising page to see the list of domains and to make your donation. We know times are tough, but please give what you can, we can’t make this work your help!

Article: ‘Hannah Montana’ to end next year

It sounds like season four is really only a half season of 12/13 episodes (depending on how you count the series finale). And that Miley was apparently the one that pushed for it. Maybe DC management isn’t doing as well as I thought…

Read the full article on the SDS blog.

D23 Society and Expo

D23, launched earlier this year, is the Official Community for Disney Fans.

The name “D23″ pays homage to the wonder and excitement that began in 1923 when Walt Disney opened his fledgling studio in Hollywood. D23 is the first official community for fans in Disney’s 85-year history. D23 gives its members a greater connection to the entire world of Disney by placing them in the middle of the magic through its quarterly publication Disney twenty-three; a rich website at www.disney.com/D23; a new collectibles line, The Walt Disney Archives Collection; and special events for D23 members throughout the year, highlighted by the D23 EXPO in Anaheim, California, September 10-13, 2009.

The D23 EXPO will give Disney fan unprecedented access to never-before-seen movies, TV shows, park experiences, collectibles and more from Sept. 10 to Sept. 13 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Tickets to the Expo are now available at http://www.D23Expo.com. Admission includes access to all experiences and entertainment at the D23 EXPO and can be purchased for single days or for the full four days of festivities. Admission is discounted for members of D23.

The D23 EXPO spotlight will also shine on Disney Channel’s brightest stars in a can’t miss-special event.

If you area D23 member, or are planning to attend the expo, please let us know by completing this form.

SDS Webmaster Greg will be in Anaheim and will be coordinating possible meetings for those involved in our movements!

Thanks for reading from all of us at Save Disney Shows.

I’m re-posting this here in case anyone is interested.

Save Disney Shows April 2009 Events

Kim Possible: So the Drama Bash- 04/08/09

Save Lilo & Stitch Weekend Bash – 04/10-13/09

Save W.I.T.CH. Day – 04/22/09

(Save Jake Long Day – 05/01/09)

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: http://help.savedisneyshows.org

Then on the day of the event, you can also send faxes, make phone calls, and use our email program at http://sdsmail.org

Article: Analysts project 10% drop at Disney parks

Read the full article on the SDS Blog.

Analysts at Goldman Sachs are forecasting attendance at Disney’s U.S. parks will fall as much as 10 percent this year. … Attendance at Disney World and Disneyland fell about 5 percent during the company’s first quarter, which ended Dec. 27.

Happy Easter!

May Easter bring you happiness
And joys both great and small,
Combined with all life’s blessings,
For you deserve them all!