We’ve got a few bits of important buisness to get to today, so I hope you don’t mind that I’m posting several articles this morning. Because these posts are presented in reverse cronological order on the site, this is actually the last post of the five. Watch for some new Demi pics later on this afternoon.
Um, couldn’t Jessie just call the cops? Just because you drop something doesn’t mean you lose ownership of it. xD
JESSIE LOSES A DIAMOND TIARA, IN A NEW EPISODE OF
“JESSIE,” FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Romancing the Crone” – After Jessie accidentally drops a diamond tiara belonging to Mrs. Ross onto Mrs. Chesterfield’s terrace, Jessie and the kids must think of a creative way to retrieve it when she refuses to give it back. Deciding their best option is Bertram, they convince him to ask Mrs. Chesterfield on a date so that they can recover the tiara before Mrs. Ross notices it’s missing, in a new episode of “Jessie,” premiering FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
‘Kay, I have to admit, these sound like a couple great episodes.
BACK-TO-BACK, ALL NEW EPISODES OF “PHINEAS AND FERB”
PREMIERE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Monsters from ID” – After losing a gift that Jeremy made for her, Candace is determined to recreate it before Jeremy realizes it’s missing. Unfortunately, Candace can’t remember what it looks like, so she enlists Phineas and Ferb to use their mind machine to enter into her subconscious and recapture the memory. Meanwhile, Doofenshmirtz’s evil plan is to use his Underwear-Inator to take over the Tri-State Area, since everyone’s greatest fear is being caught in public in their underwear, in a new episode of “Phineas and Ferb,” FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10 (8:30-8:45 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
“Gi-Ants”- Thinking it would be cool to be part of an ant society, Phineas and Ferb create and infiltrate the Antius Maximus, a massive ant farm filled with giant ants. Suspecting that the boys are up to something, Candace accidentally drenches herself in the ant pheromones and follows them inside. Meanwhile, Doofenshmirtz feels tired and lethargic after eating turkey and decides to create a Turkey-Inator that will create a sleeping epidemic in Danville by turning things into giant irresistible turkeys in a new episode of “Phineas and Ferb,” FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10 (8:45-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Fishhooks. ‘Nuff said.
BEA CHEERS UP MILO, IN A NEW EPISODE OF “FISH HOOKS,”
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Bea Dates Milo” – When Pamela Hamster breaks up with Milo, Bea takes him out to cheer him up, but through a series of events, he begins to think Bea wants to be more than just friends. Not wanting to hurt his already down-trodden feelings, she goes along with it and finds herself accidentally dating Milo.
“Milo’s Secret Admirer” – Oscar is so excited when he receives a love letter from a secret admirer, but unfortunately, the letter was left by Milo and was not intended for Oscar. Fearful that Oscar’s heart will be crushed if he learns the truth, Milo sets out to find the perfect girl for Oscar.
Oh hey, China’s on So Random. I’ll be watching. But not for her.
CHINA ANNE MCCLAIN GUEST STARS ON “SO RANDOM!,”
PREMIERING SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
Mr. Goodman takes his class on a field trip to an Art Gallery; Angus convinces a board room of executives to buy the shin-ercizzer; a salesman pitches watching a logical show over a random show; Braggy Benson’s sister tries out to be a cheerleader; and Tantrum Girl discusses Smart Phones and bypasses having a tantrum. The cast performs these skits and more in an all-new episode of “So Random!,” premiering SUNDAY, FEBRAURY 12 (7:30-8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
China Anne Mc Clain, star of Disney Channel’s hit series “A.N.T. Farm” performs her song “Unstoppable.”
Why would a “big time club owner” even be at a quinceanera? :/
TRISH HAS A QUINCEAÑERA, IN A NEW EPISODE OF
“AUSTIN & ALLY,” SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Club Owners & Quinceañeras” – When Austin hears that a big time club owner will be at Trish’s Quinceañera, the gang plans a stand-out performance to ensure Austin gets noticed. Meanwhile, Trish invites Dallas to the party and Ally is nervous about dancing with him, in a new episode of “Austin & Ally,” premiering SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
A copy Kat? Cute. xD
CECE HAS A SUPER FAN IN A NEW EPISODE OF “SHAKE IT UP,”
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Copy Kat It Up” – When an uber fan named Kat starts to copy Cece’s appearance and secretly plots to take her place on “Shake It Up, Chicago,” Cece and Rocky must find a way to show Kat’s true colors. Meanwhile, Flynn acts as Ty’s recording agent when dealing with a big time record producer, in a new episode of “Shake It Up,” SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Fairy tales come alive? This sounds frightening!
FAIRY TALES COME ALIVE IN A NEW EPISODE OF “JESSIE,”
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“The Princess and the Pea Brain” – Fairy tales come alive when Jessie and Zuri read a bedtime story that places the gang in medieval times. Meanwhile, Jessie is excited and Tony is jealous when Brody asks her on date, in a new episode of “Jessie,” premiering FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
LOL. This might actually be a decent episode.
CHYNA AND FLETCHER GO ON A DOUBLE DATE IN A NEW EPISODE OF
“A.N.T. FARM,” FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
– Caroline Sunshine (“Shake It Up!”) Guest Stars –
“some enchANTed evening” – When Chyna pretends to have a boyfriend in order to let Fletcher down easily, an embarrassed Fletcher pretends to have a girlfriend, prompting Olive to suggest they go on a double date together. Meanwhile, Gibson takes over as cheerleading coach, in a new episode of “A.N.T. Farm,” premiering FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24 (8:30-9:00 p.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
… okay then. Interesting idea I guess.
WACKINESS FROM END TO BEGINNING IN AN ALL NEW
“PHINEAS AND FERB” EPISODE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24
ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Remains of the Platypus” – Craziness has ensued in Danville and no one has any idea what’s going on. The wackiness unfolds when Phineas and Ferb create Cheese-topia, Doofenshmirtz makes Perry his butler with his Butler-inator, and Carl is trapped by Doof’s while in a squirrel costume. All is explained, in a new episode of Phineas and Ferb that starts at the end and works its way back to the beginning premiering FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24 (9:00-9:15 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
They can’t throw a party anyway? Meh.
BEA THROWS A SURPRISE PARTY IN A NEW EPISODE OF
“FISH HOOKS,” FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Sixteen Clamandles” – Bea feels like a thoughtless friend when she realizes its Clamantha’s birthday and nobody remembered, so she plans a big last-minute surprise party at Clamantha’s house. However, when Milo calls Bea and tells her it’s not Clamantha’s birthday after all, the gang scrambles to clean up since Clamantha is on her way home!
“The New Boyz”? Oookay then. I guess I’ll still watch the rest of the show.
AN ALL NEW EPISODE OF “SO RANDOM!”
PREMIERES SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
Musical Guest Stars The New Boyz performs “Meet My Mom”
Julia takes her Zach Feldman show on the road to Zach’s gym class; a game show where kids challenge their parents to take on technology; and favorite music stars sing playground tunes, in an all new episode of “So Random!,” premiering SUNDAY, FEBRAURY 26 (7:30-8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
The New Boyz perform their song “Meet My Mom.”
It’s radio. Can’t Ally, like, pre-record something in private?
AUSTIN ACCIDENTLY GETS ALLY ON THE RADIO
IN A NEW EPISODE OF “AUSTIN & ALLY,”
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Deejays & Demos” – Austin books his first radio interview and decides it’s the perfect time to give Ally the credit she deserves. However, during the interview, Austin’s plan backfires and the deejay invites both Austin and Ally to come back and perform live on the radio. The gang must scramble to find a way around Ally’s stage fright in a new episode of “Austin & Ally,” premiering SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Rocky’s ditching CeCe? *gasp* that won’t go over well.
ROCKY FINDS A NEW PARTNER IN A NEW EPISODE OF “SHAKE IT UP,”
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Egg It Up” – When Rocky and Cece are paired up in a school science project, Rocky gets nervous that Cece’s lack of enthusiasm will drag down her grade, so she goes behind her back to find a new partner. Meanwhile, Gunther takes over for Ty as Flynn’s babysitter. in a new episode of “Shake It Up,” SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
So I’m sure I’m not the only one that’s been wondering what 21 year old Anna Maria Perez de Tagle, of Disney’s Hannah Montana and Camp Rock, is currently up to.
Well, Anna is actually performing as a featured soloist in the musical Godspell on Broadway!
Anna sings the hit song “Day By Day” in the production and in the new Godspell cast album that was just released on iTunes this past Tuesday.
In addition, on February 28, Anna will appear live after the show as part of their Tuesday Night Talkback Series. She will discuss her journey with Godspell, and hold a Q&A with audience members.
And even better, Save Disney Shows is giving away two FREE tickets to the show! Just tweet @savedisney with why we should pick you and be sure to include the hashtag #godspellsds A winner will be chosen Sunday night at or around 10PM PST. For more info on Tuesday Night Talkbacks you should visit the Godspell News section.
Debby Ryan’s new DCOM premieres later this month. I hope you’re all as excited as I am! Be sure to check out the Debby Ryan forum for more about Debby and her new movie!
Disney’s press release and premiere schedule follows:
POPULAR YOUNG ACTRESS DEBBY RYAN STARS IN “RADIO REBEL,”
A DISNEY CHANNEL ORIGINAL MOVIE PREMIERING FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17
Fan favorite Debby Ryan (“Jessie”) stars as a teen who secretly breaks free from her painfully shy self and into the persona of a bold podcast host who rocks her Seattle high school with music and the message to ‘be yourself,’ in “Radio Rebel,” a Disney Channel Original Movie based on the novel Shrinking Violet, premiering FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT). The soundtrack will include Debby Ryan performing the smash hit “We Got the Beat.”
Ryan stars in Disney Channel’s comedy series “Jessie” which premiered in September 2011 and is pacing to be the #1 cable TV series of all time among Kids 6-11. She also starred in the movie “16 Wishes” which delivered an impressive 5.6 million Total Viewers in June 2010. She first gained popularity among kids, tweens and families in Disney Channel’s hit series “The Suite Life on Deck.”
In “Radio Rebel,” Ryan plays Tara Adams, an introverted high school junior who can’t bring herself to speak in class — and especially when the newly-popular rocker, Gavin, is in her midst. Tara can’t imagine anything more intimidating than when her drama teacher teams her in class with Gavin and his prom date, the school’s cliquish queen bee, Stacy. Her shyness at school notwithstanding, alone in her room at home, Tara casts herself as Radio Rebel and, as host of a nightly podcast, showcases her passion for music and self-expression and her message to abandon cliques and celebrate each other’s differences. Radio Rebel quickly gains fans on campus — especially when her show lands on a big, local radio station — much to the chagrin of the school’s principal who considers Radio Rebel and her message to be in clear defiance of the school’s “anti-distraction policy.” Meanwhile, Gavin raves about the mysterious host and her taste in music but still, shy Tara – now oddly jealous of her alter-ego – can barely finish a sentence in front of him. As students clamor to learn the identity of Radio Rebel and the show’s popularity extends across Seattle, Tara’s two worlds begin to collide, reaching an apex when Radio Rebel is nominated prom-queen and the school, in turn, bans prom, causing a backlash from her fans. Now, Tara wrestles with two even bolder moves — organizing an alternative to the prom and revealing that she is Radio Rebel.
The multiplatform premiere schedule is:
THURSDAY, JANUARY 20
“Radio Rebel” page will be live on disneychannel.com with information about the movie and characters.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10
“Radio Rebel” exclusive preview available via Disney Channel On Demand, a video-on-demand service available to a variety of affiliates including AT&T U-Verse, Cablevision and Time Warner customers.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13-THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16
Disney Channel will present music-themed episodes and movies during a “We Got The Beat” viewing event (7:30-10:00 p.m., ET/PT).
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17
The premiere of “Radio Rebel” (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel with simulcasts on Sprint TV and MobiTV.
Starring are Debby Ryan as Tara Adams, Sarena Parmar (“How to be Indie,” Degrassi”) as Audrey, Adam DiMarco (“The Haunting Hour”) as Gavin, Merritt Patterson (“Kyle XY”) as Stacy and Atticus Mitchell (“My Babysitter’s a Vampire”) as Gabe.
The teleplay for “Radio Rebel” was written by Erik Patterson and Jessica Scott (“Another Cinderella Story,” “The Haunting Hour”) and directed by Peter Howitt (“Sliding Doors,” “Johnny English”). The executive producers are Fernando Szew (“A Christmas Kiss”), Michael D. Jacobs (“3 Holiday Tails”), Robyn Snyder (“16 Wishes”), Jane Goldenring (“I Do (But I Don’t”), Kim Arnott (“The Haunting Hour”) and Oliver De Caigny (“Dear Santa,” “The Haunting Hour”). Based on the novel Shrinking Violet by Danielle Joseph, the movie was filmed in Vancouver, Canada. It is a production of MarVista and Two 4 the Money Media.
Well… it’s always nice to see Disney shamelessly pandering to African Americans.
DISNEY CHANNEL CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH
WITH NEW “THIS IS ME” INTERSTITIALS SPOTLIGHTING
WHAT BLACK HISTORY MEANS TO KIDS
Disney Channel celebrates Black History Month beginning WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 with young viewers expressing what Black History means to them, in a new installment of the original interstitial series “This Is Me.” Filmed at the Challengers Boys and Girls Club of Los Angeles, the interstitials feature kids sharing their thoughts about what inspires them, their hopes and dreams and how they want to change the world.
“We are proud to commemorate Black History Month with programming content that empowers kids to express themselves and share how they are already making a difference in the world,” said Ron Pomerantz, Vice President, Marketing and Creative, Disney Channels.
Geared towards 6-14 year-olds, the “This Is Me” series is designed to celebrate the uniqueness of every day kids and highlight aspects of their lives that have made them who they are today.
Congrats to Sean Cocchia! Along with Gary Marsh who was recently himself promoted to president of Disney Channel, Mr. Cocchia has had a significant role in shaping the direction of the channel for the past few years.
Disney’s full press release follows:
SEAN COCCHIA PROMOTED TO SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT,
BUSINESS OPERATIONS AND GENERAL MANAGER,
DISNEY CHANNELS WORLDWIDE
Sean Cocchia has been promoted to the new role of Senior Vice President, Business Operations and General Manager, Disney Channels Worldwide, it was announced today by Gary Marsh, President and Chief Creative Officer, Disney Channels Worldwide, to whom he reports. Cocchia has been with Disney since 1998 and was most recently Senior Vice President and General Manager, Radio Disney.
Marsh said, “Sean is a brilliant strategist and a strong manager, with an incredible perspective on our global businesses. He will be an invaluable partner as we build DCWW for the future.”
In his new role, Cocchia will work with Marsh on crafting strategic direction and optimizing business operations for the burgeoning portfolio of brands serving kids and families across multiple platforms: Disney Channel, Disney XD, Disney Junior and Radio Disney.
Reporting to Cocchia are Disney Media Sales and Marketing. Business Planning and Strategy, Radio Disney and the business functions of both Disney Junior and Disney XD channels.
Cocchia will also oversee the group’s interactions with Walt Disney International, the Finance and Distribution teams and with Disney ABC Television Group’s Franchise Management group on new business models and opportunities.
From 2008-10, Cocchia was Senior Vice President, Business Planning and Development, Disney Channels Worldwide. He was previously Vice President, Business Development (2005-08) and Executive Director, Business Management (2004-05) for Disney Channel U.S. Cocchia joined Disney in July 1998 as a Senior Analyst in its Strategic Planning area. He previously served as an investment banking analyst with Credit Suisse First Boston’s Media and Telecommunications Group. Cocchia graduated magna cum laude from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance.
Disney Channels Worldwide is a portfolio of 100 kid-driven, family inclusive entertainment channels and/or channel feeds available in 167 countries in 35 languages, spanning Disney Channel, Disney XD, Disney Junior, Disney Cinemagic, Hungama and Radio Disney brands. Through cable, satellite and digital terrestrial television channels and a strategic partnership with Disney-ABC-ESPN Television for the third-party distribution of Disney-branded kids’ programming across the globe, Disney Channels Worldwide reaches hundreds of millions of viewers. Disney Channel properties continue to rapidly expand into new markets across the world, playing a key role in introducing the Disney brand to new consumers.
Roshon Fegan and Caroline Sunshine are about to be come the new faces for “Friends for Change.”
“Friends for Change is expanding and broadening efforts to not only help the planet, but to also make a lasting, positive impact on the people and animals that live on it.”
What does that even mean? I mean, I know this whole thing is just a PR stunt but when you actually look at what they’re saying sure, it looks great, but it doesn’t even mean anything!
Anyway, here’s the press release:
POPULAR DISNEY STARS ROSHON FEGAN AND CAROLINE SUNSHINE HELP SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT DISNEY FRIENDS FOR CHANGE PROGRAM EXPANSION, BEGINNING THURSDAY, JANUARY 19 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
– Kids and Families Can Visit Disney.com/Friends to Apply For a Friends For Change Grant From Youth Service America –
Roshon Fegan and Caroline Sunshine, stars of the hit Disney Channel series “Shake It Up,” will help spread the word about Disney Friends for Change program expansion, aimed to inspire kids and families to make a difference in their world by taking actions to help people, their communities and the planet. The young actors are featured in interstitials debuting THURSDAY, JANUARY 19 on Disney Channel. The messages invite kids to design their own service project and apply for a Disney Friends for Change Grant from Youth Service America at Disney.com/Friends to help put their ideas into action.
This year, Friends for Change is expanding and broadening efforts to not only help the planet, but to also make a lasting, positive impact on the people and animals that live on it. In communities across the globe, kids and families can organize and design projects such as organizing a food collection, planting a community garden or starting a Friends for Change club.
Kids and families are invited to visit Disney.com/Friends for additional ideas on how to make a difference, learn more about applying for a Friends for Change grant and find out about local service activities and events happening in their communities. Kids are also encouraged to make a Friends for Change pledge. In addition, project champions can check out the Friends for Change Action Kits.
Friends for Change is a multi-platform initiative that inspires kids and families to join together and make a positive impact on their world by helping people, communities and the planet. And while these activities may vary, they are united by an overarching emphasis on fostering creativity, conservation and compassion. Through PSAs on-air and online action kits, the program aims to provide useful resources to encourage kids to make small changes that add up to big differences. Friends for Change, along with Youth Service America (YSA.org) provide grants to support youth-service projects in communities across the world. Friends for Change currently has almost five million actions taking place from kids in 33 countries throughout Europe, Latin America, China and the United States. For more information, please visit Disney.com/friends.
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 atSDSmail.org
Fond Farewell to Wizards of Waverly Place
Well, it’s over. But talk about going out in a big way. The Wizards finale was exceptionally well done and caps of a very thoughtful and well put together fourth season of this beloved show. Wizards marks the end of an era at Disney as the last of the big four series (WOWP, Suite Life, SWAC, and Hannah) and a passing of the torch to the new largely untested shows.
On behalf of the entire Save Disney Shows network we want to take a moment to thank the cast and crew for the fourth season with a special thank you to Selena Gomez who put her own music career on the back-burner in order to finish her show right. We wish you all good luck in your future endeavors.
Disney Channel January Highlights
Looking forward we see a busy month for DC in “JaNEWary” with new episodes of A.N.T. Farm, Austin & Ally, Fish Hooks,Jessie, Phineas and Ferb, Shake It Up, and So Random.
Good Luck Charlie: It’s Christmas was the highest rated live action cable movie of 2011, and second only to the Phineas and Ferb movie overall!
“Good Luck Charlie: It’s Christmas” became the No. 1 live-action cable movie of 2011 in Total Viewers, and the No. 1 live-action scripted telecast across all TV in Kids 6-11. Along with the premiere of “Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension” in August, Disney Channel owns the year’s Top 2 scripted TV telecasts in Kids 6-11, and the Top 2 across all cable TV overall.
Disney Channel’s next DCOM is coming up next week.
Bella Thorne and Zendaya (both of “Shake It Up”), Stefanie Scott (“A.N.T. Farm”), Nick Robinson (“Melissa and Joey”) and Mary Mouser (“Body of Proof”) star in the Disney Channel Original Movie “Frenemies,” an anthology that follows three pairs of friends as they navigate the delicate balance when besties go to worsties, and back again. With themes of staying true to yourself, celebrating family and friendship, and following your dreams, the movie is set to premiere on FRIDAY, JANUARY 13 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Demi Lovato’s Meet and Greet for Seventeen Magazine
Our very own Webmaster Greg went to see 19 year old actress Demi Lovato again at her Seventeen Magazine signing at the Barnes and Noble store at The Americana at Brand in Glendale, CA last week. Did he think to ask her about a possible return to So Random, if she knew of our movement, or really anything at all useful? Of course not; he was far to nervous to actually speak.
But if you’d like to see his amazing photos from the event (plus a video) be sure to click over to the DC Fans Blog for the full story.
I’m gonna miss Wizards. But did you see the last episode!? I can’t believe they actually did that!
In other news, there’s a bunch of those other shows on the network this month, including what I suppose is my new favorite DC show Jessie and my second favorite So Random – including the long rumored episode where Debby guest stars.
AN ALL NEW EPISODE OF “SO RANDOM!”
PREMIERES SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
Musical Guest-Star Andy Grammer Performs “Keep Your Head Up High”
The stage crew realizes they’re the real stars of the school play; Sergeant Slumber teaches the do’s and don’ts of sleepovers; Detectives Hickory and Dickory solve fairy tale crimes; Victoria and Lyla talk to their dogs about people at the movie theater, in an all new episode of “So Random!,” premiering SUNDAY, JANUARY 8 (7:30-8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Andy Grammer, one of Billboard’s 2011 Artists to Watch and currently on tour with Colbie Callait, performs his top ten hit “Keep Your Head Up.”
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AUSTIN LEARNS WHAT ALLY DOES FOR FUN
IN A NEW EPISODE OF “AUSTIN & ALLY,”
SUNDAY, JANUARY 8 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Zaliens & Cloud Watchers” – When Ally writes a song that doesn’t quite fit Austin’s sound, they decide to hang out more to get to know each other better. Meanwhile, Trish and Dez realize they have more in common than they thought, in a new episode of “Austin & Ally,” premiering SUNDAY, JANUARY 8 (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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CECE GETS A SCHOLARSHIP, IN A NEW EPISODE OF
“SHAKE IT UP,” SUNDAY, JANUARY 8 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Apply It Up” – When Cece and Rocky both get into the prestigious Chicago Fine Arts Academy, only Cece is offered a scholarship, forcing the girls to figure out a way so they can both attend. Meanwhile, Flynn and Henry believe that an asteroid is headed towards Earth, in a new episode of “Shake It Up,” SUNDAY, JANUARY 8 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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PHINEAS AND FERB FIND THEMSELVES IN THE STONE AGE
IN A NEW EPISODE OF “PHINEAS AND FERB,”
FRIDAY, JANUARY 13 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Tri-Stone Area” – It’s the Stone Age and Phineas and Ferb are cavemen who decide to invent something new, fun and useful…the wheel! Meanwhile, Dr. Doofenshmirtz attempts to make his digs more upscale by using the precursor to the Inator device… a plain old stick. This episode of “Phineas and Ferb” premieres FRIDAY, JANUARY 13 (7:45-8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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PHINEAS AND FERB FIND THEMSELVES IN ANCIENT CHINA
IN A NEW EPISODE OF “PHINEAS AND FERB,”
SATURDAY, JANUARY 14 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Doof Dynasty” – In ancient feudal China, Princess Isabella is part ruler and Master Perry has given up the way of the warrior. After Phineas and Ferb witness Doofus Khan capture the Princess and take her as a prisoner, they track down Master Perry and convince him to teach them his warrior ways so they can rescue Princess Isabella and save China, in a new episode of “Phineas and Ferb,” premiering SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, (7:45-8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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PHINEAS AND FERB FIND THEMSELVES IN A MEDIEVAL WORLD
IN A NEW EPISODE OF “PHINEAS AND FERB,”
SUNDAY, JANUARY 14 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Excaliferb” – During medieval times, Phineas and Ferb (or, Ferb-a-lot) set off on an epic quest to find the legendary sword, Excaliferb, so they can defeat the evil sorcerer, Millifishmirtz, in a new episode of “Phineas and Ferb,” SUNDAY, JANUARY 15 (7:30-8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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AUSTIN CONFRONTS A BLOGGER IN A NEW EPISODE OF
“AUSTIN & ALLY,” SUNDAY, JANUARY 15 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Bloggers & Butterflies” – After Austin realizes he is being followed by an annoying blogger, the gang must find a way to unmask the culprit and put a stop to the silly videos being posted online. Meanwhile, Dez and Trish both get a job at a fish fry restaurant and start frying up everything but fish, in a new episode of “Austin & Ally,” premiering SUNDAY, JANUARY 15 (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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TRISH BOOKS AUSTIN A HUGE PERFORMANCE IN A NEW EPISODE OF
“AUSTIN & ALLY,” MONDAY, JANUARY 16 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Tickets & Trashbags” – Trish books Austin a gig singing at the Miami Internet Music Awards, but when he is only offered one ticket for a guest, Ally, Trish and Dez vie for his attention in order to claim it. After Austin accidentally says yes to each person, they all get upset with him, leaving Austin wondering if he should just go alone, in a new episode of “Austin & Ally,” premiering MONDAY, JANUARY 16 (6:00-6:30 p.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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AN ALL NEW EPISODE OF “SO RANDOM!”
PREMIERES SUNDAY, JANUARY 16 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
Cole Sprouse and Dylan Sprouse Guest Star
Plus a Special Appearance by Debby Ryan
The courtroom begins to dance and the prisoner is able to escape; Sally Jensen puts away cartoon characters that influence violence; Mr. Goodman teaches a class even though he’s sick; A man spends sixty years in a staring contest with a mannequin; The Anime Bros. feel threatened by the new Botformer Bros. at school; The Sprouse twins, Cole and Dylan, reveal why their brother Skippy wasn’t in their show, in an all new episode of “So Random!,” premiering SUNDAY, JANUARY 16 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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CHYNA AND FLETCHER GO ON A DOUBLE DATE IN A NEW EPISODE OF
“A.N.T. FARM,” MONDAY, JANUARY 16 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
– Caroline Sunshine (“Shake It Up!”) Guest Stars –
“some enchANTed evening” – When Chyna pretends to have a boyfriend in order to let Fletcher down easily, an embarrassed Fletcher pretends to have a girlfriend, prompting Olive to suggest they go on a double date together. Meanwhile, Gibson takes over as cheerleading coach in a new episode of “A.N.T. Farm,” premiering MONDAY, JANUARY 16 (9:30-10:00 p.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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BEA VOLUNTEERS FOR THE FOOTBALL TEAM IN A NEW EPISODE OF
“FISH HOOKS,” FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Just One of the Fish” – After Jocktopus pulls off his arms, Bea volunteers to take his place on the Freshwater Football team, but when she is shunned by Coach Salmons, she sets off to right the wrong. Meanwhile, a new student (who looks a lot like Bea in a fake mustache and a football helmet) shows up to try out for the football team. This episode of Disney Channel’s “Fish Hooks,” airs FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 (8:15-8:30 p.m. ET/PT).
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CHYNA GETS THE LEAD IN THE SCHOOL MUSICAL
IN A NEW EPISODE OF “A.N.T. FARM,”
FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“you’re the one that I wANT” – After Chyna gets the lead in the school musical, a jealous Lexi is determined to sabotage the show with the help of Fletcher, who is worried Chyna will fall for her handsome leading man, Jared. Meanwhile, Cameron learns that their teacher Gibson has been living at the school and offers to rent out his family’s living room, in a new episode of “A.N.T. Farm,” premiering FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 (8:30-9:00 p.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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JESSIE AND ZURI OPEN A LEMONADE STAND
IN A NEW EPISODE OF “JESSIE,”
FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Jessie” Star Kevin Chamberlin Directs
“Are You Cooler Than A Fifth Grader?” – Jessie teaches Zuri the value of a dollar when, against the wishes of Mrs. Chesterfield, they set up a lemonade stand in the lobby of their building. Meanwhile, Ravi deals with the trials and tribulations of adjusting to his new American school, in a new episode of “Jessie,” premiering FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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ROCKY FINDS A NEW PARTNER IN A NEW EPISODE OF “SHAKE IT UP,”
SUNDAY, JANUARY 22 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Egg It Up” – When Rocky and Cece are paired up in a school science project, Rocky gets nervous that Cece’s lack of enthusiasm will drag down her grade, so she goes behind her back to find a new partner. Meanwhile, Gunther takes over for Ty as Flynn’s babysitter in a new episode of “Shake It Up,” SUNDAY, JANUARY 22 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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CHYNA, OLIVE AND FLETCHER GO TO A CONCERT IN A NEW EPISODE OF “A.N.T. FARM,” FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“performANTs” – Chyna and the ANTs want to go to an upcoming concert with the older kids, however, they know Chyna’s mom Roxanne will never let them go. In order to convince Roxanne, the ANTs pretend they are actually going to see a kid’s band, which backfires when Roxanne decides to tag along. Meanwhile, Cameron tries to get backstage at the concert, in a new episode of “A.N.T. Farm,” premiering FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 (8:30-9:00 p.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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JESSIE, EMMA, RAVI AND ZURI BRAVE THE SUBWAY
IN A NEW EPISODE OF “JESSIE,”
FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Take the A Train…I Think?” – To the kid’s dismay, Jessie has everyone take the subway to the cultural fair at Emma’s school. Meanwhile, Bertram and Ravi look for a pesky spider that has made its home in the apartment, in a new episode of “Jessie,” premiering FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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OSCAR, BEA AND MILO SPOIL AN ENDING IN A NEW EPISODE OF
“FISH HOOKS,” FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Rock Lobster Yeti” – The gang are all on a student camping retreat when out of the bushes appears a bloodthirsty beast – the Yeti Lobster! Everyone runs for cover, but when Milo gets separated, he must confront his childhood fear of once again coming face-to-face with the scary monster.
“Spoiler Alert” – When Randy spoils the end of a movie that Oscar and the gang have all been anticipating, they make it their mission to get even with Randy and spoil a movie that he wants to see.
These episodes of Disney Channel’s “Fish Hooks” air FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 (9:30-10:00 p.m. ET/PT)
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AN ALL NEW EPISODE OF “SO RANDOM!”
PREMIERES SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
Musical Guest-Stars The Ready Set Performs “Young Forever”
Becky Buckley tries to keep the secret that she is “Raised by Beavers;” “Simple Country Boy” performs surgery and diffuses a bomb; “Flash Mobs: Surgery” has a team of doctors, nurses and patients breaking into dance; In “Biggest Losers on Meals,” Jillian and Bob stop people from eating poorly. The cast performs these skits and more in an all new episode of “So Random!,” premiering SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 (7:30-8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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AUSTIN GETS A NEW TEAM IN A NEW EPISODE OF
“AUSTIN & ALLY,” SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Managers & Meatballs” – Austin gets wooed by a top music manager who wants to get rid of Ally as his songwriter, Trish as his manager and Dez as his music video director and bring in a whole new team, in a new episode of “Austin & Ally,” premiering SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
“Good Luck Charlie: It’s Christmas” was the highest rated live action cable movie of 2011, and second only to the “Phineas and Ferb” movie overall!
Disney’s rightfully smug press release follows:
BABY OH BABY! “GOOD LUCK CHARLIE: IT’S CHRISTMAS”
DELIVERS ANOTHER BIG PREMIERE FOR
DISNEY CHANNEL ORIGINAL MOVIE FRANCHISE
Ratings for Sitcom Debut of “Austin & Ally” Hit all the Right Notes
The significant ratings force known as the Disney Channel Original Movie franchise has done it again, delivering 6.9 million Total Viewers with Friday’s (8:00 p.m.) premiere of “Good Luck Charlie: It’s Christmas,” inspired by the hit sitcom “Good Luck Charlie.” The premiere also delivered 3.3 million Kids 6-11, 2.4 million Tweens and 1.4 million Adults 18-49. The premiere was sponsored by Nintendo Mario Cart 7. The movie led into the very strong debut of the music-centered sitcom, “Austin & Ally” (9:30 p.m.), which delivered 5.7 million Total Viewers, 2.7 million Kids 6-11 and 2.1 million Tweens. It premieres in its regular timeslot Sunday, December 4 (8:00 p.m.).
“Good Luck Charlie: It’s Christmas” became the No. 1 live-action cable movie of 2011 in Total Viewers, and the No. 1 live-action scripted telecast across all TV in Kids 6-11. Along with the premiere of “Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension” in August, Disney Channel owns the year’s Top 2 scripted TV telecasts in Kids 6-11, and the Top 2 across all cable TV overall. Furthermore, “Austin & Ally” ranks as Disney Channel’s
No. 2 series launch on record in Kids 6-11 and its No. 1 series debut ever in Boys 6-11 (1.0 million).
“Good Luck Charlie: It’s Christmas” stars the cast of the hit series — Bridgit Mendler, Jason Dolley, Leigh-Allyn Baker, Bradley Steven Perry, Mia Talerico and Eric Allan Kramer — and finds the Duncan family getting hopelessly separated during a trip to Grandma’s house, scrambling to reunite in time for Christmas. The storyline revealed that the stork is on the way to the Duncans next year. At the telecast’s conclusion, Disney Channel invited viewers to choose from among 10 names for the baby sister or brother who will debut in spring 2012 during a special hour episode of “Good Luck Charlie.” Baby name voting continues through December 16 at DisneyChannel.com/BabyVote.
19-year-old actress and Hollywood Records recording artist Bridgit Mendler co-wrote and performs the song “I’m Gonna Run to You” in the movie.
Disney Channel Original Movies dominate basic cable TV’s ratings, delivering the No. 1 movie in Total Viewers for five consecutive years and the No. 1 movie telecast among Tweens for 10 consecutive years. They are “Cadet Kelly,” “The Cheetah Girls,” “Halloweentown High,” “Twitches,” “The Cheetah Girls 2,” “High School Musical 2,” “Camp Rock,” “Wizards of Waverly Place The Movie,” “Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam” and “Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension,” respectively. The latter is also cable television’s No. 1 animated telecast of all time among Kids 2-11.
“Good Luck Charlie: It’s Christmas” was filmed in Salt Lake City and St. George, Utah. The movie is executive-produced by Sheri Singer along with the three executive producers of the series, Dan Staley, Phil Baker and Drew Vaupen. The script was written by Geoff Rodkey and directed by Arlene Sanford.
“Austin & Ally” stars Ross Lynch, Laura Marano, Raini Rodriguez and Calum Worthy. It was created and is executive-produced by Kevin Kopelow and Heath Seifert.
And another baby? This is getting excessive now. xD
IT’S A BOY…OR GIRL! EXPECTED DUE DATE, SEASON THREE!
DISNEY CHANNEL REVEALS SURPRISE THAT THE STORK IS ON THE WAY
TO THE DUNCANS; VIEWERS INVITED TO SELECT BABY’S NAME FOR
DEBUT IN UPCOMING SEASON OF HIT SERIES “GOOD LUCK CHARLIE”
Happy news that the Duncans are expecting a bundle of joy was revealed during the premiere of the Disney Channel Original Movie, “Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas!,” and now Disney Channel viewers around the world can vote for their favorite from among 10 names for the baby sister or brother who will debut in an hour-long special planned for spring 2012 on the hit series “Good Luck Charlie.” Voting began Friday, December 2 at 9:30 p.m., ET and runs through December 16, at DisneyChannel.com/BabyVote.
(Editors please note: Images are available for downloading at www.disneychannelmedianet.com. Registration Required).
• If it’s a Boy – Noah, Jonah, Toby, Bobby Jr. and Bo
• If it’s a Girl – Sydney, Erika, Mallory, Talia and Jenny
Adam Bonnett, Senior Vice President, Original Programming, Disney Channels Worldwide, said: “There’s no greater excitement than the arrival of a new baby in the house, and we are eager for our viewers to share in the relatable anticipation of a baby girl or baby boy joining the Duncan family that they’ve come to know and love.”
“Good Luck Charlie,” a sitcom geared towards the whole family, ranks as TV’s No. 1 program on Sundays (8:00 p.m.) among Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14. Overall, the series ranks No. 2 for the year among Kids 6-11 (1.9 million/7.6 rating) and No. 3 among Tweens 9-14 (1.6 million/6.6 rating). [Source: NTI, 12/27/11-11/27/11, most current trackage data with minimum 10 telecasts]
Joy of joys in Season Three — the Duncan household prepares to expand with the impending arrival of a new baby, rubber duckies and choo-choo trains, while parents Bob and Amy juggle their jobs, and their kids, PJ, Teddy and Gabe, cope with both their teen years and their mischief-making toddler sister, Charlie.
Starring are Bridgit Mendler as Teddy Duncan, Leigh-Allyn Baker as Amy Duncan, Bradley Steven Perry as Gabe Duncan, Mia Talerico as Charlie Duncan, Eric Allan Kramer as Bob Duncan and Jason Dolley as PJ Duncan.
“Good Luck Charlie” was created by Phil Baker and Drew Vaupen (“Suddenly Susan” and “What I Like About You”) and is executive-produced by Baker, Vaupen and Dan Staley (“Cheers,” “Love & Money”). The trio, along with Sheri Singer, also executive-produce the Disney Channel Original Movie based on the series. “Good Luck Charlie” is a production of It’s A Laugh Productions, Inc. It carries a TV-G parental guideline.
But did you see the last episode!? I can’t believe they actually did that!
