Save Disney Shows August 2011 Events

Save 10 Things Day – 08/10/11

Save Jake Long Day – 08/16/11

Save Lilo & Stitch Weekend Bash – 08/23-26/11

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 September Highlights

September looks like just another month at Disney with a couple new episodes of A.N.T. Farm, Fish Hooks, Good Luck Charlie, Phineas and Ferb, Shake it Up, So Random, and Wizards of Waverly Place. There’s also one new episode of PrankStars on tap and most importantly the premiere of Debby Ryan’s new series Jessie at the end of the month. If you’re interested in learning more about Debby’s new show, you might want to check out DebbyRyan.net.

Read more on the DC Fans Blog.

Disney Orders Third Season of Good Luck Charlie

We expected that Good Luck Charlie would be renewed for a third season, but you never know with Disney. If you need a reminder of that, just ask any Phil of the Future fan. Production is scheduled to resume in Los Angeles for a season premiere in early 2012. …

“Good Luck Charlie” has also inspired a Disney Channel Original Movie, “Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas!,” set to premiere in December, starring the cast along with guest stars Debra Monk (“Damages,” “Grey’s Anatomy”) and Michael Kagan (“Desperate Housewives”).

Read more on the DC Fans Blog.

Kim Possible Fan Convention 2012 Update

Last month we brought you a message from the leaders of the Kim Possible Fan Convention project. This month, we just wanted to give you a few important updates regarding the status of the project.

Kimvention 2012 is the Kim Possible Fan Convention happening the weekend on June 8-10 in Southern CA. We’re finalizing the venue and when we do, we’ll announce the location.

It’s a fan convention to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the 21st Century’s first great heroine, and the team that brought her to the screen. We are working to put together a lineup of panels and events to entertain and maybe inform some fans about how a show like KP gets put together, all the care taken by people who truly are plying a craft.

There’s lots more news to come, so go ahead and like us, then watch for updates! Thanks!

You can stay up to date on the project and provide your feed back via these social networking sites.

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Kimvention2012

Twitter: http://twitter.com/Kimvention2012

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/Kimvention2012

deviantART: http://kimvention2012.deviantart.com/

Disney Stars at the 2011 D23 Expo

We’ve been giving you news for the past few months about the scheduled events for the 2011 D23 Expo. Well, the event has now come and cone and our own Webmaster Greg was there.

Special guests that made appearances at the Expo included Jason Dolley, Leigh-Allyn Baker, Bradley Steven Perry, Adam Hicks, Hayley Kiyoko, Chris Brochu, Tiffany Thornton, Sterling Knight, Doug Brochu, Allisyn Ashley Arm, Alyson Stoner, Leo Howard, Olivia Holt, Kyle Massey, China Anne McClain, Jake Short, Sierra McCormick, Stefanie Scott, Doc Shaw, Kelsey Chow, Bella Thorne, Zendaya, Davis Cleveland, Roshon Fegan, Adam Irigoyen, Kenton Duty and Caroline Sunshine.

There were some disappointments, such as Chelsea Kane not showing up, but on the whole it was an amazing event and gave us a lot of insight into the new and current projects in the works at Disney. And did you know that Alyson Stoner has a new EP coming out?

You can find a lot more about the events of the D23 Expo over on the SoCal Disney Blog.

Save Disney Shows June 2011 Events

Save Kim Possible Day- 06/14/11

Save Lilo & Stitch Week – 06/21-27/11

Save Jake Long Day – 06/29/11

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 2Q Net Profit Slides 1.2%

Walt Disney Co.’s (DIS) fiscal second-quarter profit slid 1.2% as strong advertising revenue and an improving parks-and-resorts business were offset by poor results in the studio entertainment division.

Like many of its peers, Disney’s networks have benefited from a rebound in the television advertising market, while its theme-parks division has reported higher attendance and per-person spending. However, overall results were dragged down by the timing of the Easter holiday, which fell in the current quarter, along with the effects from the Japanese earthquake, the timing of certain DVD releases and a disappointing showing for the film “Mars Needs Moms.”

Revenue from the company’s media networks–its biggest top-line contributor–jumped 12%, while profit increased 17%. ESPN revenue was boosted by the football Bowl Championship Series and high ratings for regular-season NBA games. Chief Executive Robert Iger said on a conference call that early signs suggest “strong” advertising sales.

Read more on the DC Fans Blog.

Wizards wraps it’s final Season!

Disney Channel’s hit series Wizards of Waverly Place has filmed it’s final episode. Disney will likely stretch out the last of the new episodes through the end of the year and possibly even into early 2012. It looks like the promises second movie won’t be happening though… which leaves the serious possibility that the series will end without an answer to the question of who will win the wizards competition.

Read more on the DC Fans Blog.

Hellcats Cancelled!

We had touched on this subject last month, but it’s official now that the CW has cancelled Aly and Ashley’s series Hellcats. They never really got behind the series saddling it with a terrible time slot so it’s not really a surprise.

Read more on the DC Fans Blog.

So Random premieres June 5th

Sonny with a Chance may be over, but Demi’s cast mates are carrying on with a new spin off series focusing on the show-within-a-show So Random. The new series focuses entirely on the comedy with pretty much no connection to Sonny‘s plot what so ever. Still, it’s got a good cast and it’s pretty well written. Give it a chance, the series premieres June 5th at 8:30 after the Shake it Up / Good Luck Charlie crossover special.

Read more on the DC Fans Blog.

A.N.T. Farm Premiere Schedule

“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.

If you can’t wait to see the premiere episode on the 17th, you can currently get it free from iTunes.

Read more on the DC Fans Blog.

New DCOM: My Babysitter’s a Vampire

This looks so stupid. But you never know; we thought Lemonade Mouth would be stupid and it actually ended up being quite good. It also looks like it’s part of a series?…

“My Babysitter’s a Vampire,” a comedic spin on pop culture vampires and scary movies in general, tells the story of three teens who believe their new babysitter is a real bloodsucking creature of the night — and it’s now up to them to rid their sleepy little town of the menace. The movie premieres FRIDAY, JUNE 10 (7:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. Produced by Fresh TV and distributed by FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME), it will usher in a summer series premiering Monday, June 27 (7:00 p.m., ET/PT).

Read more on the DC Fans Blog.

Disney’s Friends for Change Games

The DC Games are back… sort of. This year Disney is re-branding the DC Games with the environmental agenda.

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.

Read more on the DC Fans Blog.

Victorious Concert in LA

This really isn’t Disney related, but our own Webmaster Greg has been keeping his eye on the competition, and the success Nick’s Victoria Justice and Miranda Cosgrove with Victorious and iCarly have definitely played a part in Disney’s plans for their new shows in development including Madison High and Austin & Ally.

So of course when Victoria Justice and the cast of Victorious performed their first concert in LA for Walmart Soundcheck, he just had to check it out. And it was very impressive, which of course, was expected from the start!

Read more on Greg’s new Nick Girls Blog.

Save Disney Shows March 2011 Events

SDS.de Two Year Anniversary! – 03/06/11

Save Lilo & Stitch Weekend Bash – 03/11-14/11

Save W.I.T.C.H. Day – 03/14/11

Save Jake Long Day – 03/29/11

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

March Disney Channel Highlights

This month once again relies heavily on new Good Luck Charlie and Shake it Up episodes. There’s also a new Wizards of Waverly Place episode and a couple Fish Hooks and Phineas and Ferb episodes this month. The Suite Life on Deck will also wrap up this month (more on that later). Sonny with a Chance, which apparently has been renamed So Random, should begin airing new episodes later this year.

Read more on the DC Fans Blog.

The Suite Life Movie

All things must end, and it looks like the Suite Life franchise is finally coming to an end later this month. It’s been quite a ride.

Television’s popular teen twins Zack and Cody, the longest running continuous characters on Disney Channel, are at the center of the comedy and adventure in the third iteration of their powerhouse “Suite Life” franchise, “The Suite Life Movie,” premiering FRIDAY, MARCH 25 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) as part of the hugely successful Disney Channel Original Movie franchise. Reprising their series roles are Dylan Sprouse and Cole Sprouse, who also executive-produce the movie, Brenda Song (of the Golden Globe-winning and Academy Award-nominated film “The Social Network”), Debby Ryan, Matthew Timmons and Phill Lewis.

Filmed on location in Vancouver, Canada, the comedy adventure movie takes place during spring break as Cody gets an opportunity to participate in a prestigious internship program. However, when twin brother Zack destroys billion-dollar scientific equipment, Cody is kicked out of the program. Soon thereafter, the brothers are approached to join the Gemini Project, a high-tech research center studying the dynamics between twins. Shockingly, they find themselves interconnected in a way they’ve never been before: When one twin experiences a sensation, thought or feeling, the other twin feels it too. While this newfound revelation helps the boys see eye to eye for the first time, it puts them in more danger than they could have imagined.

Read more on the DC Fans Blog.

Phineas and Ferb kicks off Season Three

FRIDAY, MARCH 4 (9:00 p.m., ET/PT) – Season premiere of Phineas and Ferb on Disney Channel, “The Great Indoors”/”Canderemy”

In the U.S., “Phineas and Ferb” ranked as TV’s No. 1 animated series among Tweens 9-14 for the third consecutive year (2008-10). It was also Disney XD’s No. 1 program in Total Viewers, Kids 6-14 and Boys 6-14, and its No. 1 animated series in Kids 6-11 and Boys 6-11 for 2010. [Source: NTI, US ratings, most current. 2010: 12/28/09-12/26/10. Competitive ranks based on trackage data with minimum 10 telecasts].

Read more on the DC Fans Blog.

New Pilot: Madison High

At Save Disney Shows, we once had a movement to get Disney to produce a High School Musical series for DC. Well, with this announcement that Alyson Reed will reprise her role as Ms. Darbus in the new Pilot Madison High, it looks like Disney is finally doing just that! And it’s also been revealed that G Hannelius has been added to the cast!

A favorite star from “High School Musical” will be joined by six multitalented performers in a new music and dance-driven comedy pilot, “Madison High” (working title). The series pilot introduces a troupe of theater students led by the melodramatic drama teacher Ms. Darbus, a beloved character from the cultural sensation “High School Musical.” Production on the pilot in March in consideration for a Disney Channel series to premiere in early 2012.

Read more on the DC Fans Blog.

Billy Ray slams Hannah Montana

These days Billy Ray Cyrus’s life is imitating a bad country song: He’s headed for a messy divorce, his record company just delayed his latest comeback, and his cherished 18-year-old daughter seems destined to rip bong hits at every party in the U.S.A. No wonder he’s muttering about the end times…

Read more on the DC Fans Blog.

Disney Tops First Quarter Financial Estimates

“We had an excellent first quarter, driven by strong creative content and our unique ability to leverage great entertainment across the many platforms, businesses and markets in which we operate,” said Robert A. Iger, President and CEO. “With net income up 54%, it’s a great start to a new fiscal year.”

Read more on the DC Fans Blog.

Bella Thorne Shakes Things Up

As Disney’s newest show Shake It Up continues to get more popular, Bella Thorne (CeCe) continues to be just as accessible to fans as ever — a rare treat among celebs usually too busy for their fans. Our own Webmaster Greg retells a recent twitter exchange he had with Bella:

Greg: @bellathorne143 Such a diva. Can’t even walk on her own. Poor Sage. LOL (You know I’m only kiddin’ Bella).

Bella: @anitrain actually he picks me up with 1 arm but yeah. he can spoil a girl”

Waking Sleeping Beauty

You need to see this movie. This film tells the story of the 1984 a stockholders’ revolt that brought in the new management team that included Michael Eisner, Frank Wells, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and Roy E. Disney (Walt’s nephew). It chronicles the decade between 1984 and 1994 when the studio created such hits as The Little Mermaid, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and The Lion King. It is a Disney movie, and obviously has some bias in how events are portrayed, but it is still a fascinating look at a piece of contemporary Disney history that most people will not be familiar with. You can find the film on Amazon (only $4 to rent or about $20 to own). It’s also available on Netflix and a variety of other sites.

Save Disney Shows February 2011 Events

Save 10 Things Day – 02/10/11

Save Lilo & Stitch Weekend Bash – 02/11-14/11

Save Jake Long Day – 02/19/11

Save Kim Possible Day – 02/27/11

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

February Disney Channel Highlights

This month kicks off with a new Wizards of Waverly Place three part special, “Wizards vs. Angels.”Later in the month, there are a couple new Good Luck Charlie (Season Two!) and Shake it Up episodes. And as usual, a bunch of random Fish Hooks episodes scattered about. Meanwhile, Hannah Montana is finished and The Suite Life on Deck is almost finished with it’s run. Sonny with a Chance has just begun filming Season 3 which should begin airing later this year (more on that below).

Read more on the DC Fans Blog.

Lilo Returns to “Stitch!”

Lilo returns to Stitch! the Japanese animated series! The new series has been controversial from the start because Lilo supposedly “ditched” Stitch for her new BF. On the upcoming season 3 episode “Zutto Saiko no Tomodachi”, Lilo makes her way overseas for a reunion with Stitch. And Jess Winfield himself tells us that Save Disney Shows played a part in making it happen!

Read more on the DC Fans Blog.

Disney Brings Phineas and Ferb to the Big Screen!

Disney executives announced today that the hit Disney Channel series Phineas and Ferb is being developed for a new theatrical movie. Disney’s head of production and Tron: Legacy producer Sean Bailey is developing the project.

The project is still in early stages of development, although it was said to be a combination of live-action and animated elements. No story details were given.

Read more on the DC Fans Blog.

Sonny With A Chance Season 3

By now, most people should already know that Camp Rock & Sonny with a Chance star Demi Lovato is out of treatment and back in LA. With any luck, she should be getting back to work on Sonny within the next few weeks. Meanwhile, the taping for the first episode of Season 3 “So Random Style” took place this past Tuesday February 1st in Hollywood without Demi present.

Read more about Demi Lovato on the DC Fans Blog.

Read more about the SWAC Filming on the SWAC Forum.

New DCOM: Lemonade Mouth

Disney is clearly hoping to find a new High School Musical…

Themes of believing in yourself, following your dreams, celebrating family and staying true to yourself are explored in the triumphant, music-driven “Lemonade Mouth,” a Disney Channel Original Movie based on the book of the same name, set to premiere FRIDAY, MARCH 25 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Geared towards kids, tweens and families, “Lemonade Mouth” tells the story of how a powerhouse band came to be after five uncelebrated students with a passion for music find each other and ultimately become the voice of their generation.

Read more on the DC Fans Blog.

Robin Agranoff promoted at DC Programming

Robin Agranoff has been promoted to vice president, Programming, Disney Channels, it was announced [this month] by Paul DeBenedittis, senior vice president, Programming Strategy, Disney Channels Worldwide, to whom she will report. She continues to be responsible for managing programming planning and scheduling for ratings leader Disney Channel, its learning-focused block for preschoolers, Playhouse Disney (soon to be rebranded Disney Junior) and ABC Kids.

Read more on the DC Fans Blog.

2011 People’s Choice Awards

Disney star Selena Gomez made a splash with her amazing performance and her big win at the People’s Choice Awards this past month.

Choice Music: Breakout Artist – Female:Selena Gomez and The Scene

Of course, she wasn’t the only winner as Taylor Swift and Demi Lovato both won awards as well.

Read more on the DC Fans Blog.

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

Save Disney Shows December 2010 Events

Save Lilo & Stitch Weekend Bash – 12/03-06/10

Save Jake Long Day – 12/16/10

Save 10 Things Day – 12/20/10

Save W.I.T.C.H. Day – 12/28/10

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 Disney Shows has a New Look!

Save Disney Shows is proud to unveil our brand new and completely redesigned website. Webmaster Greg has built the new site completely from scratch, while still incorporating many of the unique tools and resources we have developed for our various movements over the years.

The new main page provides one click access to our most important sections on it’s standard left sidebar and convently displaysboth the next scheduled event and newest SDS news article on the right.

We’ve also redesigned each individual show’s section to mirror the format of the general SDS pages. Each individual show has it’s own unique themeing and also features customized information, news, and contacts most relevant to that particular show. However, many of our show sections like are still using temporary graphics. If you’d like to help us finish the site with your own personal touch, please email or tweet us.

New Movements Founded for JONAS (LA) and Sonny with a Chance

Disney has declined to renew the revamped J.O.N.A.S. / JONAS LA series for a third season citing among other issues, scheduling concerns.

In light of this development, and given the fact that the second season was considerably better than the first season, we have established a “Save JONAS” movement for the fans that have been asking for one. You can learn more here.

It’s no secret that Demi Lovato, Sonny Munroe herself, has fallen on some rather hard times recently. And with all the uncertainty surrounding her future availability, it’s hard to say what will happen to the show. The general consensus seems to indicate that the show will continue for season three, with or without her. Here at SDS, we seek to ensure both that the show continues and that it continues with Demi in her lead role.

As the first filming dates grow closer, we will continue to monitor the situation and possibly begin planning of future events as necessary on our new Save SWAC website.

December Disney Channel Highlights

The December schedule looks like it will rely fairly heavily on new episodes of Disney’s two new shows, Fish Hooks and Shake it Up.

There are also two new Wizards, a special Hannah, the Good Luck Charlie episode Webmaster Greg went to the filming for, and even a Christmas themed Suite Life: “A London Carol” – Cody and Bailey approach their friends to help out with their charity event, but London refuses. But when her magic mirror takes her to her past, present and future, she learns the importance of giving and being a good friend.

Read moreabout the upcoming episodes on the DC Fans Blog.

New Disney Channel Series: A.N.T. Farm

Disney Channel has ordered the live-action comedy series, “A.N.T. Farm” (working title), it was announced today by Gary Marsh, President, Entertainment, and Chief Creative Officer, Disney Channels Worldwide. “A.N.T. Farm” will begin production in early 2011.

The series stars 12-year-old China McClain (“House of Payne”) as middle schooler Chyna Sparks, a music prodigy who gets into a gifted program, Accelerated Natural Talent, at the local high school. She, along with her fellow ANTS, must now navigate the halls of high school where they’re not particularly fond of grade-skipping newbies.

Read more on the DC Fans Blog.

Disney 4th Quarter Profit Sinks 7%

Walt Disney Co. profit sank 7 percent during the final three months of its fiscal year, disappointing Wall Street as one-time adjustments dragged down the company’s television networks and theme parks and more than offset gains from the blockbuster movie “Toy Story 3.”

Disney made $835 million during the quarter, which ended Oct. 2, down from $895 million last year. Revenue dipped 1 percent to $9.7 billion.

Disney’s full-year profit leapt 20 percent to just under $4 billion on revenue that was up 5 percent to $38.1 billion, thanks in large part to continuing advertising and affiliate-fee gains at ESPN and a slate of hit films that included “Toy Story 3,” “Alice in Wonderland” and Marvel Entertainment’s “Iron Man 2.”

Disney President and Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger called the year “a good one financially and strategically for our company.”

Operating profit at Disney’s media networks, which include ESPN, tumbled 18 percent from last year to $1.2 billion during the quarter but climbed 8 percent to $5.1 billion for the year.

Read moreon the DC Fans Blog.

Happy 18th Birthday Miley!

Look out world! The star of Hannah Montana, Miley Cyrus, celebrated her 18th birthday last month on November 23rd.

Read moreon the DC Fans Blog.

The G2I Media Store

Hey Disney fans, I hope you all don’t mind my taking a moment to let you all know about the G2I Media Store.

It started as an outlet for rare and out of print disney CDs and DVDs like Aly and AJ’s first CD single for “Do You Believe in Magic” or the “Stuck in the Suburbs” soundtrack.

Since then the store has expanded to include a wide collection of Disney pins such as this Limited Edition High School Musical 3 pin or this great Sonny with a Chance logo pin!

Learn more about the great Disney products available at theG2I Media Store.

Selena Gomez on Lopez Tonight

Ever wonder what goes into filming a late night talk show like Lopez Tonight? Webmaster Greg recently attended a taping for this TBS talk show to see that day’s special guest, Selena Gomez.

Besides being a very interesting interview, Greg noticed and commented on some of the editing tricks they use to hide mistakes, rough cuts, and Selena’s tendency to touch her face while talking.

Read more about the filming and see more pictures on the DC Fans Blog.

Save Disney Shows July 2010 Events

Save 10 Things Day – 07/10/10

Save Kim Possible Day – 07/14/10

Save Jake Long Day – 07/21/10

Save Lilo & Stitch Weekend Bash – 07/23-26/10

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

Rita Ferro Promoted to EVP Media Sales

From the official Disney Press Release…

Rita Ferro, an executive with a strong track record in advertising sales and promotions, has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Disney Media Sales and Marketing, effective June 28. Ms. Ferro will relocate to New York from Miami, where she’s been an integral part of Disney and ESPN’s Latin America business since 1997. She succeeds Tricia Wilber who was recently named Chief Marketing Officer, The Walt Disney Company, Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Read more at the SDS Blog.

SDS Fundraising Drive Continues

We want to take a moment to thank Brent for his generous donation. Unfortunately, we where forced to drop two domains due to lack of funds, and may be forced to drop more. If you can help, even with a small donation, it would go a long ways towards keeping the remainder of our domain names and ultimately keeping the site online. Click here for more information or to make a donation. Thank you.

Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure

Ashley Tisdale reprised her role as Sharpay Evans in a new DCOM filming now for a 2011 release. Joining her are Austin Butler (Aliens in the Attic, Ruby & the Rockits) and Bradley Steven Perry (Good Luck Charlie).

In the movie, a New York casting director spots aspiring thespian Sharpay Evans performing with her dog, Boi, at a charity gala and offers to arrange an audition for a new Broadway musical. Sharpay packs her bags with Boi in tow and heads to the Big Apple to fulfill her destiny on Broadway. 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. Pushing her disappointment aside, Sharpay sets out to make Boi the most fabulous canine to hit the Great White Way.

Read more on the DC Fans Blog.

Disney Channel Screencaps are Back!

Okay, not all of the caps that we used to have, but we’ve made a lot of progress restoring the galleries. So far we’ve restored Hannah Montana, Sonny with a Chance, Wizards of Waverly Place, and The Suite Life on Deck.

Anyway, we’re still missing some of the newer episodes, but everything that we had in the old gallery for these three shows is back up and we will continue adding more.

See all the caps on the DC Fans Photo Gallery.

Disney Channel July Highlights

Air dates for the first three Hannah Season Four episodes, plus new episodes of Wizards, Sonny, On Deck, Charlie, and JONAS LA are all coming in July! The full list is too long for this email alert, so be sure to click the link below to read the full article.

Read more at the DC Fans Blog.

Demi Lovato Concert Videos

We always like to close out the newsletter with something fun, and this month is no different. Webmaster Greg was able to attend Demi Lovato’s free concert last week in San Diego and was nice enough to film the show for our members! Just click the link below to see all of the videos and the story behind the show at DC Fans.

Read more at the DC Fans Blog.

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

Save Disney Shows May 2010 Events

Save Lilo & Stitch Weekend Bash – 05/14-17/10

Save Kim Possible Day – 05/19/10

Save Jake Long Day – 05/27/10

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 10 Things I Hate About You!

The news broke via twitter Thursday evening that ABC Family’s 10 things has been canceled! Series Creator and Executive Producer Carter Covington tweeted on thursday: “Sad news… ABCFamily canceled the show Thanks 2 our AMAZING fans – U R the reason I do this! Enjoy the last 5 eps – they’re fantastic!”

It sounds like the decision was primarily made in response to lower than expected ratings. Which means that a sizable fan campaign has a reasonable chance of convincing the company to continue to invest in the show. So spread the word, and do it quickly! We need as many people as possible to write and call Disney and politely ask them to renew the show.

Learn more about the show and how you can help at our Save 10 Things website: http://save10things.sds.me/.

Save Our Seeker

The following is a message from separate group seeking to save Legend of the Seeker. They are still organizing their movement, but we wanted to do our part to spread awareness of their cause. You can connect with other Seeker fans here.

Legend of the Seeker is a Disney syndicated show that is based on The Sword of Truth fantasy novels by Terry Goodkind. On March 4, 2010 it was announced that Tribune/WGN had decided not to renew the series for a third season, but there was still a chance that the series would not be canceled. However, this past Monday, April 26, 2010, it was reported by Ausiello that Legend of the Seeker has been canceled. Despite the fact that the show had almost no promotion and an incredibly erratic airing schedule (4pm sometimes, 1am other times), it still averaged 2.5 million viewers (Nielsen ratings). The “Save Our Seeker” movement has been launched in response to the cancellation of the series.

The Suite Life on Deck Season Three Filming

Last week Webmaster Greg was fortunate enough to attend the live audience filming for The Suite Life on Deck. Unfortunately, the filming ran long and as a result there wasn’t an opportunity for an autograph session with the cast. Greg had hoped to have an opportunity to discuss the possibility of a fourth season with the cast and crew. That didn’t happen; so we want to hear from you! Should we organize a stand by Save the Suite Life campaign? Or are three seasons enough? Email Webmaster Greg and let us know what you think!

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

Camp Rock 2 Update

Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, the sequel to 2008′s Camp Rock, will premiere Friday September 3rd on Disney Channel. It will be preceded by the “biggest summer-long experience ever presented by the channel” including a world wide concert tour staring the Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato and “Camp Rock Friends.”

Read more at the DC Fans Blog.

I’m in the Band Season 2

The Disney XD original series I’m In The Band will be returning for Season 2. Season one ended production some time ago, so we’re glad to see Disney Channel’s Gary Marsh formally announce the new season. The creators have developed a unique premise for a show, and assembled a perfect cast to pull it off.

A second season of “I’m In The Band,” a music-filled, live-action comedy series about a teenager who realizes his wildest dream when he joins his favorite “vintage” rock band, has been ordered by Disney XD, … The new season finds the band inching their way closer to an epic comeback and includes a one-hour special where Tripp joins arch-rival rock band Metal Wolf. Iron Weasel attempts to lure him back during Metal Wolf’s performance at the Super Bowl, and by happenstance, ends up stealing the spotlight.

Read more about the new show at the DC Fans Blog.

Emily Osment Concert

Webmaster Greg also attended Emily Osment’s concert at the House of Blues in Anaheim on April 25th. Emily preformed all six songs from her EP, a cover of Radiohead’s “High and Dry,” and five new songs from her upcoming album.

Videos of Emily’s performance and of her opening act Allstar Weekend are posted on the DC Fans Blog.

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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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.