Save Disney Shows May 2012 Events

Save Chloe King Day 05/09/12

Save I’m in the Band Day 05/15/12

Kim Possible Legacy Day 05/21/12

Save Lilo and Stitch Weekend Bash 05/25-28/12

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 May Highlights

The month of May features the return of Good Luck Charlie (more on that later) plus new episodes of Austin & Ally, Jessie, Phineas and Ferb, and Shake It Up! However, So Random has already ended it’s season run and there are no new episodes of A.N.T. Farm and Fish Hooks planned for this month either.

Read more on the DC Fans Blog.

Good Luck Charlie Season Three Premiere

Good Luck Charlie season three kicks off on Sunday May 6th with two back to back episodes.

In the premiere episode, Amy Duncan, now in her third trimester, decides it’s time for her expanding family to move into a bigger house. Immediately following the premiere, in an all new episode, Gabe thinks he is being sent to a boarding school, PJ has a hard time letting go of his old hair salon, and everyone at school thinks Teddy is a jinx on Spencer.

Read more on the DC Fans Blog.

New Series: Dog with a Blog

Disney Channel has officially picked up the series “Dog with a Blog” staring G. Hannelius for a full season order. Production begins this Summer for a premiere in the Fall. A talking dog series seems a little out there, but we’ve been surprised before.

A family sitcom from the pet’s point-of-view, it centers on step-siblings whose parents buy them a dog to encourage them to get along. That happens – to some extent – as brother and sister discover a big secret about their family’s latest addition… that the dog can talk AND blog. The series will introduce a talented cast, among them, Disney Channel’s next big star: a four year-old, mixed breed named Kuma in the role of Stan, the talking dog with a blog. 

Read more on the DC Fans Blog.

New Disney Pilot: Bits & Pieces

Disney has ordered a new pilot called Bits & Pieces which sounds a lot like a redo of Life with Derek. Derek was a very well done show, but it wasn’t actually produced by Disney so it would be interesting to see Disney’s direct take on the idea if the pilot ends up being picked up for a full series order.

In the story, the family tree gets a whole lot bigger when high school basketball coach Pete marries the school psychologist Jodie, much to the chagrin of their four kids. Willful teenager Alanna recounts all the family moments through comedic vignettes, while her awkward brother Sticky and their new step siblings Crystal and Brody help fill in the bits and pieces as they begin their journey together as a new family.

Read more on the DC Fans Blog.

Rich Ross Resigns!

Rich Ross was the president of the Disney Channel when Kim Possible was cancelled and SDS was founded. In 2009 Bob Iger fired Walt Disney Studios head Dick Cook and promoted Ross to the position. Ross continued in that post until last month when he was forced to resign in the wake of the John Carter debacle (and more importantly Ross’s mishandling of the spin). A replacement has yet to be named.

Read more on the DC Fans Blog.

Disney Channel’s Executive Promotions

In related news, Richard Loomis has been promoted to the newly created position of Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Disney Channels Worldwide. Mr Loomis had joined DC back in 2007 and has been leading their marketing efforts ever since.

Karen K. Miller has also been promoted to Executive Director, Worldwide Programming Strategy, which puts her in a very prominent position as far as the future direction of the channel.

Read more about both promotions on the DC Fans Blog.

Phineas & Ferb to Replace Kim Possible at Epcot

This is disappointing, but not really unexpected. Instead of standing with the franchise, Disney just casts KP to the sidelines in favor of capitalizing on Phineas and Ferb for a short while instead.

[The]“Kim Possible” interactive game at Epcot will be replaced with Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure … As the Orlando Sentinel reports, visitors will become secret agents to help the “Phineas & Ferb” character defeat his archenemy Dr. Doofenshmirtz. Families with kids that adore the series will probably enjoy an afternoon helping the platypus out.

Read more on the DC Fans Blog.

Brenda Song in a new Pilot for NBC

Disney starlet Brenda Song recently filmed a new pilot titled “Table For Three” for NBC! Our own Webmaster Greg was at the taping for the pilot, and he assures us that the show was phenomenal and we hope that it gets picked up for a full season run.

Logline: Revolves around a young woman who returns home from overseas to find her father in a serious relationship with the “mean girl” from her high school.

Read more on the DC Fans Blog.

Tiffany Thornton and Friends at the Roxy in LA

So Random’s Tiffany Thornton hosted a special concert at the Roxy in LA on April 22nd 2012 featuring Trevor Jackson (from the upcoming DCOM Let It Shine), Savvy and Mandy, Pop! Fiction, Savannah Outen, 5-L (featuring Booboo Stewart from Twilight and his sister Fivel), and of course Tiffany herself. Also in attendance at the event were several of her So Random cast mates: Matthew Scott Montgomery, Audrey Whitby, and Allisyn Ashley Arm plus Tiffany’s good friend Cassie Scerbo from ABC Family’s Make It or Break It. Webmaster Greg was in attendance and provided a detailed write up of the event including photos and many videos from the show.

Get the full scoop on the DC Fans Blog.

Good Luck Charlie returns this month with four new episodes! There are also a couple of Jessie, Phineas and Ferb, and Shake it Up episodes. Plus one new Austin and Ally. Unfortunately, last month was the last So Random of the Season. There don’t seem to be any A.N.T. Farm or Fish Hooks episodes scheduled either.

We’ve staring off the month with a new Jessie in it’s new 8PM time shot. Seems like a good idea to me.

JESSIE AND ZURI JOIN THE PAGEANT CIRCUIT IN A NEW EPISODE OF “JESSIE,” FRIDAY, MAY 4 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“Beauty & the Beasts” – After convincing Zuri to enter a pageant, Jesse runs into her nemesis Nanny Agatha, who has entered her beloved Lindsay in the pageant, as well. Meanwhile, Luke and Ravi play practical jokes on Bertram, in a new episode of “Jessie,” premiering FRIDAY, MAY 4 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Guest starring are Jennifer Veal as Agatha and Nikki Hahn as Lindsay.

Phineas and Ferb seems to be relying on guest stars more and more recently. I don’t particularly like that…

TOM BERGERON AND RICHARD KIND GUEST STAR IN AN ALL-NEW EPISODE OF “PHINEAS AND FERB,” FRIDAY, MAY 4 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“The Mom Attractor” – When the boys ask Candace to decide what they should do for the day, she slyly asks them to invent a device to attract their Mom so that she can finally bust her brothers. Meanwhile, Dr. Doofenshmirtz has invented a “Baby-Cry-Inator” designed to tarnish his goodie-two-shoes brother’s image with the electorate.

“Cranium Maximus” – When Baljeet becomes concerned that he is losing his mental edge, the boys invent a cerebral stimulatory hat, or “Brain booster,” to help him. But when the hat exceeds expectations and makes Baljeet exponentially smarter, he suddenly views everyone else as beneath him and becomes a threat to civilization. Meanwhile, Dr. Doofenshmirtz plans to use his “Key-Find-Inator” to collect all the keys in Danville in hopes that it will lead to the Key to the City.

“The Mom Attractor” was written Martin Olson and directed by Rob Hughes. “Cranium Maximus” was written by Scott Peterson and directed by Jay Lender.

The return of Good Luck Charlie! It’s about time – you guys still remember what Bridgit looks like, right?

SEASON THREE OF “GOOD LUCK CHARLIE” PREMIERES WITH
BACK-TO-BACK EPISODES SUNDAY, MAY 6 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“Make Room for the Baby” – Now in her third trimester, Amy decides the family needs to move into a bigger house to make room for baby number five. However, even after all the furniture is packed up, Amy finds that the house is still filled with the incredible memories the family shared within its walls as she takes a nostalgic walk down memory lane, in the season three premiere episode of “Good Luck Charlie,” premiering SUNDAY, MAY 6 (8:00–8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

“Bad Luck Teddy” – Everyone at school thinks Teddy is a jinx on Spencer since the basketball team has been losing ever since they got back together. Meanwhile, Gabe misunderstands a conversation he overhears between Amy and Bob and thinks he is being sent to a military school, and PJ has a hard time letting go of his old hair salon until he discovers that his new hairdresser is a cute girl, in a new episode of
Good Luck Charlie,” premiering SUNDAY, MAY 6 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Shane Harper reprises his role as Spencer in “Make Room for the Baby” and “Bad Luck Teddy” and Raven Goodwin returns as Ivy in “Bad Luck Teddy.”

Another new Jessie? And more of Agatha (ok, twin sister LOL)? I’m surprised. But in a good way.

JESSIE DEFENDS HER TURF IN A NEW EPISODE OF “JESSIE,”
FRIDAY, MAY 11 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“Evil Times Two” – Nanny Agatha’s twin sister, Angela, is in town and Jessie suspects she is trying to steal her job and also catch Tony’s eye. Meanwhile, Emma copes with a giant zit on her nose, in a new episode of “Jessie,” premiering FRIDAY, MAY 11 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Guest starring is Jennifer Veal as Nannies Agatha and Angela, twin sisters.

Seth Green on Phineas and Ferb? Never mind what I just said about guest stars. LOL

JORGE GARCIA AND SETH GREEN GUEST STAR IN AN ALL-NEW EPISODE OF “PHINEAS AND FERB,” FRIDAY, MAY 11 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“Agent Doof” – Candace’s plans to watch over Phineas and Ferb backfire when Dr. Doofenshmirtz’s “Babe-inator” turns her brothers into babies. After having an epiphany, Dr. Doofenshmirtz shows up at the OWCA to give up his evil ways. Agent P has no choice but to show Dr. Doofenshmirtz the ropes of the trade, but things quickly sour between the two after Dr. Doofenshmirtz accidentally exposes the identity of a fellow animal agent.

“Minor Monogram” – With Fall around the corner, Phineas and Ferb decide to invent “S’Fall,” a colorful world full of giant leaf piles and gourds. Meanwhile, over at Evil Inc., Dr. Doofenshmirtz is mentoring Rodrigo, a budding student of evil. Unfortunately, Rodrigo truly is evil, and when he captures Dr. Doofenshmirtz and Agent P., it’s up to Major Monogram’s son, Monty, to save the day.

This episode of “Phineas and Ferb” airs FRIDAY, MAY 11 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Jorge Garcia (“Lost”) guest stars as Rodrigo, and Seth Green (“Robot Chicken”) as Monty in the episode “Minor Monogram.”

Two more back to back GLCs? They could have just showed one per week and premiered the first one last month. *eye roll*

CHARLIE REVEALS THE SUPRISING REASON BEHIND AMY’S BABY SHOWER AND TEDDY FINDS HERSELF IN A PROM DRESS FIASCO,
IN NEW BACK-TO-BACK EPISODES OF “GOOD LUCK CHARLIE”
SUNDAY, MAY 13 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“Amy Needs a Shower” – In the midst of Amy’s baby shower, Charlie reveals the surprising reason behind her mom’s motive for having the party. Meanwhile, Teddy and Ivy find themselves hosting the most boring show at their local radio station, and Bob makes PJ and Gabe compete for a playoff game ticket by proving who knows their dad best, in a new episode of “Good Luck Charlie,” premiering SUNDAY, MAY 13 (7:30–8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

“Dress Mess” – Amy is sure her old prom dress would be the perfect fit for Teddy to wear to her dance, and PJ forgoes his prom to go to another one, only to regret his choice when he discovers that his date is home schooled, in a new episode of
“Good Luck Charlie,” premiering SUNDAY, MAY 13 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Raven Goodwin returns as Ivy in “Amy Needs a Shower” and Shane Harper reprises his role as Spencer in “Dress Mess.”

A new Shake it Up. I was starting to wonder if they only had three shows now. xD Not that shis sounds like a particularly creative idea.

CECE AND ROCKY GET DOUBLE BOOKED IN A NEW EPISODE OF
“SHAKE IT UP,” SUNDAY, MAY 13 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Tunnel It Up” – CeCe hatches a plan that will allow her and Rocky to tape a “Shake It Up, Chicago” national special and be at a school dance on the same night. Meanwhile, Deuce ends up having to bring Flynn to the dance, in a new episode of “Shake It Up,” SUNDAY, MAY 13 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Oh, how I hope that they actually let Bridgit sing in this episode and not just hint at it.

TEDDY AND SPENCER STAR IN A MUSICAL
IN A NEW EPISODE OF “GOOD LUCK CHARLIE,”
SUNDAY, MAY 20 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“Catch Me If You Can” – Teddy and Spencer worry that Amy will steal their spotlight if she discovers they’re starring in a musical at a local children’s theatre, so they try and keep it under wraps. Meanwhile, Bob tries to prove he is as brave as his nemesis by catching a snake, and PJ’s boss asks him to investigate crimes at Kwiki-Chikki, in a new episode of “Good Luck Charlie,” premiering SUNDAY, MAY 20 (7:30–8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Shane Harper reprises his role as Spencer.

This seems fairly predictable, but is is good to see there’s a new A&A episode this month at least.

AUSTIN FACES HIS FEARS IN A NEW EPISODE OF
“AUSTIN & ALLY,” SUNDAY, MAY 20 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“Filmmaking & Fear Breaking” – Dez is filming his first big movie and the whole gang jumps in to help. Austin nabs the starring role, Trish gets to play lots of characters and Ally offers to help out behind the camera. However, when it’s Austin’s turn for his big scene, something triggers a childhood fear and causes him to panic, in a new episode of “Austin & Ally,” premiering SUNDAY, MAY 20 (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Can you imagine Gunther and Tinka in normal clothes? I really can’t!

CECE AND ROCKY PLAN A WALK OUT IN A NEW EPISODE OF
“SHAKE IT UP,” SUNDAY, MAY 20 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Protest It Up” – When the school board institutes uniforms for all students, Rocky and CeCe do their best to overturn the ruling. Meanwhile, Gunther and Tinka have time for new hobbies now that they aren’t worrying about their clothes, in a new episode of “Shake It Up,” SUNDAY, MAY 20 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Good Luck Charlie season three kicks off on Sunday May 6th! It’s about time.

BABY DUNCAN IS ON THE WAY!

SEASON THREE OF DISNEY CHANNEL’S HIT FAMILY COMEDY
“GOOD LUCK CHARLIE” PREMIERES SUNDAY, MAY 6
WITH BACK-TO-BACK EPISODES

–Baby Name, Chosen by More Than 25 Million Votes, to be Revealed this Summer–

Season Three of the hit comedy series for the entire family “Good Luck Charlie” will premiere with back-to-back episodes SUNDAY, MAY 6 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. It’s more diapers, bottles and onesies for the Duncans as they prepare to welcome the newest member of their family. Baby Duncan, whose name was chosen by more than 25 million votes worldwide on www.DisneyChannel.com, will make its debut during a special one hour episode premiering this summer.

In the premiere episode, Amy Duncan, now in her third trimester, decides it’s time for her expanding family to move into a bigger house. Immediately following the premiere, in an all new episode, Gabe thinks he is being sent to a boarding school, PJ has a hard time letting go of his old hair salon, and everyone at school thinks Teddy is a jinx on Spencer.

“Good Luck Charlie” was TV’s #2 series in Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14 across all television for 2011. [Source: NTI, 12/27/10-12/25/11, trackage data with minimum 10 telecasts].

In upcoming episodes, Amy uses her maternity leave as an opportunity to insert herself into her kids’ lives and activities. Finding the time at home liberating, Amy decides to quit her job permanently, start a mommy blog, and take a part-time job as a nurse at Gabe’s school. With Amy now at home, Bob decides to bring in additional income by taking on odd jobs. PJ prepares to graduate high school and attend the local college, while Teddy continues to juggle her studies, part-time jobs and her new spot on the school volleyball team. Meanwhile, Gabe embraces his position as the new middle child, while Charlie adjusts to not being the baby of the family anymore.

Starring are Bridgit Mendler, Jason Dolley, Leigh-Allyn Baker, Bradley Steven Perry, Mia Talerico and Eric Allan Kramer. Raven Goodwin, Shane Harper and Micah Williams return to reprise their roles as Ivy, Spencer and Emmett.

“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”).

New episodes of “Good Luck Charlie” air SUNDAYS on Disney Channel. The series is a production of It’s A Laugh Productions, Inc. and carries a TV-G parental guideline.

There are some very interesting new DC projects in two works. Some of which we’ve discussed before, and others that are being announced for the first time in this press release ahead of Disney’s annual “upfront” presentation to potential advertisers in NYC this week.

BETTER GRAB SOME SUNGLASSES, THE FUTURE AROUND HERE IS BRIGHT

RATINGS LEADER DISNEY CHANNEL MEETS SPONSORS; SHOWCASES PROGRAMMING FOR KIDS 6-14 AND DISNEY JUNIOR FOR KIDS AGE 2-7 DISNEY XD’S LIVE ACTION AND ANIMATION SCHEDULE PRESENTED TO ADVERTISERS

Disney’s 2012-13 creative content for its kid-driven, family inclusive TV channels, highlighted by fresh ways to tell great new Disney stories, will be presented to sponsors/advertisers this week in New York by Gary Marsh, President and Chief Creative Officer, Disney Channels Worldwide. The successful Disney Channels Worldwide portfolio is comprised of the kids TV ratings leader, Disney Channel, the skyrocketing Disney XD channel, the fast growing programming block plus upcoming 24-hour channel, Disney Junior, and the Radio Disney national network and its over 30 owned radio stations.

Marsh said, “We not only try to stay ahead of the curve, but to draw a new one. By developing programming that takes a fresh approach to the familiar, we’re able to provide entertainment for kids and families that feels novel and exciting — and pure Disney.”

Rita Ferro, Executive Vice President, Disney Media Sales and Marketing, leads Disney’s powerful kids media sales enterprise through which marketers can reach preschoolers, boys, girls, tweens and moms — connecting their brands to Disney quality programming that has young viewers deeply engaged.

A newly designed www.Disney Channel.com, created in partnership with Disney Interactive Media Group, launched today as a daily destination for kids and tweens to access relevant content through a newsfeed and social features, including sharing and commenting. In the coming months, a new tween lifestyle section will be added to provide information on style, technology, music and everything that is relevant in kids lives.

Disney Channel continues to deliver momentum following a year of unprecedented ratings strength, its seminal first place win among Kids 6-11 and its third year leading the Tween 9-14 demographic, both across Total Day measurement in 2011. Disney Channel also has fast-growing ratings among Kids 2-11, tying for #1 in February for the first time ever, and is within 1% of Nickelodeon for 1Q12. 2011 was the fifth consecutive year a Disney Channel Original Movie was the year’s #1 cable TV movie in Total Viewers (the average delivery for the five movies is 12.5 million viewers), and the 10th consecutive year Disney Channel has delivered the #1 original movie telecast among Tweens 9-14.

Disney XD has also delivered a rocket-fueled ascent across all targeted demographics, notably delivering an unprecedented 38 consecutive months of year to year gains among Kids 6-11 in primetime, the longest streak of its kind among all kid networks. Disney Junior ratings have grown substantially during the programming block on Disney Channel. The premiere of “Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Peter Pan Returns!,” is the most watched cable telecast in nearly 10 years among Kids 2-5, based on Live+7 data (4.661 million Total Viewers and 1.846 Kids 2-5). On March 23, Disney Junior will also grow in distribution by adding a 24-hour channel for kids age 2-7.

Scheduled to join the advertiser event, presented with the theme “Into the Future” and hosted by Radio Disney personality Ernie D, are: Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse of “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse,” and Jake and Captain Hook of “Jake and the Never Land Pirates” for Disney Junior, plus musical performances by China Anne McClain (“A.N.T. Farm”) and her sisters, Lauryn and Sierra McClain (the trio, McClain Sisters, are Hollywood Records recording artists); and a performance by Tyler James Williams and Coco Jones (she’s a Radio Disney “N.B.T.” — “Next Big Thing” — artist and they both star in the upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie “Let It Shine”), Debby Ryan (star of the #1 series among Tween, “Jessie”), Laura Marano (“Austin & Ally”), Tyrel Jackson Williams (Disney XD’s “Lab Rats”), Leo Howard (Disney XD’s “Kickin It”), Bridgit Mendler (“Good Luck Charlie”), Adam Hicks and Doc Shaw (Disney XD’s “Pair of Kings”).

The new projects announced today and upcoming programming events presented to sponsors are:

DISNEY CHANNEL

We have been hearing rumors of Craig McCracken’s new project for DC for quite some time, as it was hinted at in an earlier press release regarding the renewal of “Fish Hooks” and may signal a return to Animation on DC.

“WANDER OVER YONDER” — Emmy-winning producer Craig McCracken, among the most sought-after talent in TV animation, is the creator/executive producer of Disney Channel’s upcoming “Wander Over Yonder,” an animated comedy series about best friends and epic enemies, set in surreal places across the universe. Wander is an overly-optimistic intergalactic traveler who, along with his loyal but bullish steed, Sylvia, goes from planet to planet helping people to live free and have fun, all against the evil reign of Lord Hater and his army of Watchdogs. The voice cast includes Jack McBrayer (“30 Rock,” “Phineas and Ferb”), Keith Ferguson (“Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends”) and Tom Kenny (“SpongeBob SquarePants”). McCracken created the Emmy-winning series “The Powerpuff Girls” and produced a feature film based on it. He also created the hit series “Foster’s Home For Imaginary Friends,” which also won him an Emmy Award. Prior to creating his own shows, McCracken directed “Dexter’s Laboratory” and worked on a variety of shows for Hanna-Barbera. “Wander Over Yonder” is a production of Disney Television Animation.

An unoriginal title for an unorginal project, but depending on the implementation it could very well work. Ross Lynch has undeniable vocal talent and I could see this project being a hit if promoted right.

“TEEN BEACH MUSICAL” — School’s out, surf’s up and Disney Channel is taking a dip into the teen beach party movie genre with this modern break into song and dance comedy in which surfer girl McKenzie and her boyfriend, Brady, literally go into a classic surf movie musical where it’s bikers versus surfers — and they’re in for trouble if they don’t back down. While they hatch a plan to get back home to present day, the duo try to blend in as everyone around them spontaneously breaks into song and dance. But when they interfere with the plot of the movie, their fate may be changed forever. It is scheduled to premiere in summer 2013 on Disney Channel. Starring are Ross Lynch (“Austin & Ally”), Maia Mitchell (Australia’s “Trapped,” “Castaway”), Garrett Clayton, Grace Phipps (“The Nine Lives of Chloe King”), John DeLuca, Chrissie Fit (“General Hospital”), Kevin Chamberlin (“Jessie,” Broadway’s “The Addams Family”) and Steve Valentine (“Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie,” Disney XD’s “I’m In The Band”). The soundtrack is influenced by surf rock, Motown R&B, rockabilly and comedic pop. “Teen Beach Musical” was written by Vince Marcello and Mark Landry (“Zombie Prom”) and Robert Horn (“Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure”) and is directed by Jeffrey Hornaday (“Geek Charming,” choreographer of “A Chorus Line,” “Flashdance”) and choreographed by Chris Scott (“Lemonade Mouth”). David Buelow (“Bring It On: Fight to the Finish”) is the executive producer and Robert F. Phillips (“Teen Spirit”) is the producer. “Teen Beach Musical” is a production of Rainforest Productions, LLC.

Not the most original idea for a Halloween DCOM, but DC does need some new content and Olivia is a good choice. The crossover promotion for DXD along makes it worthwhile.

“GIRL VS. MONSTER” (working title) – In a Halloween themed movie to premiere during Disney Channel’s second annual month-long Monstober event, Olivia Holt (Disney XD’s “Kickin’ It”) stars as 15-year-old Skylar Lewis, a savvy teenager who discovers her family’s closely-guarded secret — she’s a fifth generation monster hunter. But Skylar doesn’t realize there is one immortal monster, Deimata, who wants to unravel her family’s secret. In order for Skylar and her friends to stop Deimata and her army of monsters, they’ll need to face their biggest fears and overcome them together. The script was written by Annie DeYoung, Ron McGee and Geoff Rodkey. The director is Stuart Gillard and the executive producer is Sheri Singer.

I don’t like Disney going down the “Reality TV” road. PrankStars was barable because it focused on Disney stars themselves, but this… I dunno.

“CODE 9″ – In this unscripted practical joke show for kids and families, a hidden camera, a sense of humor and the help of Hollywood’s top special effects artists and designers is all a family needs to pull off a fun prank with their unsuspecting mom or dad. The entire group works together to plan and execute the entertaining prank with one family member going deep undercover with special prosthetic make-up, costumes and other disguises to help pull the whole prank off. Hosted by Wes Dening (“In the Qube”), the series is scheduled to premiere in summer 2012. The executive producers are Mark Herwick (“Launch My Line”), Douglas Ross, Kathleen French, Gregory Stewart and Alex Baskin (each of “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills”). “Code 9″ is a production of Evolution Media.

We’ve discussed this DCOM before. I remember I was against it, and not just because the title seems like a rip off of Victorious. xD

“LET IT SHINE” – The premiere of this music-filled Disney Channel Original Movie will be presented FRIDAY, JUNE 15 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT). A modern day story inspired by the ghostwritten love letters of Cyrano de Bergerac, the story is set in the world of hip-hop, rap and gospel music and expresses the importance of staying true to oneself. Starring are Tyler James Williams (“Everybody Hates Chris”), Coco Jones (Radio Disney “N.B.T.”), Trevor Jackson, Brandon Mychal Smith (Disney Channel’s “So Random!”), Nicole Sullivan, Courtney B. Vance and Dawnn Lewis. It was written by Eric Daniel and Don D. Scott and directed by Paul Hoen. The soundtrack will be released on Walt Disney Records.

And… we’ve discussed this before too. The new cartoon from the Fish Hooks guy.

“GRAVITY FALLS” – Premiering in June, this clever, unexpected approach to animated comedy is helmed by its creator, executive-producer/director Alex Hirsch, a 2007 Cal Arts graduate. His college short, “Off the Wall,” garnered attention from notable animation blogs Drawn! and Cartoon Brew, as well as Cold Hard Flash. He subsequently worked as a writer/storyboard artist on “The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack” and developed Disney Channel’s “Fish Hooks.” He is also the voice of Clamantha on that series. His ingenious new series “Gravity Falls” follows twin brother and sister Dipper and Mabel, whose summer plans are ruined when their parents ship them off to spend the summer with their Great Uncle Stan in the very strange town of Gravity Falls, Oregon. The voice cast is: Jason Ritter (“Parenthood”), Kristen Schaal (“Flight of the Conchords,” “Toy Story 3″) and Alex Hirsch. It is a production of Disney Television Animation.

This was to be expected… I wonder if they’re doing the Shake it Up tie in again though? They said “talent competition” not “dance competition” so will it be more general this time?

“MAKE YOUR MARK” — Bigger in 2012, with new extensions across multiple Disney platforms, the second annual “Make Your Mark,” a talent competition especially for kids and tweens, begins in July with user generated content on DisneyChannel.com. The multi-platform TV, online and radio initiative culminates with a special event telecast in October. Last year’s “Make Your Mark: ‘Shake It Up’ Edition” delivered an average of 12 million Total Viewers in two telecasts and was #1 among Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14 for both programming nights. More than 30,000 dance videos were submitted online, resulting in more than 42 million video starts in four months.

GLC comes back in June. That’s a six month gap since the movie! I sure miss it, I dunno about the rest of you.

“GOOD LUCK CHARLIE” – The third season introduces a joyful new story arc as the Duncans prepare for the arrival of a baby brother or sister. The bundle of joy arrives in June 2012 during a one-hour special episode. 25 million votes at DisneyChannel.com were tallied worldwide to determine the baby’s name. If it’s a boy, he will be Noah, Jonah, Toby, Bobby Jr. or Bo, and if a girl, she will be Sydney, Erika, Mallory, Talia or Jenny. For 2011, the series ranked as TV’s #2 series among Kids and Tweens, and the Disney Channel Original Movie it inspired was cable TV’s #1 live-action movie of 2011 in Total Viewers (8.3 million) and the #2 scripted telecast across all TV among Kids 6-11 (4.0 million). Starring are Bridgit Mendler, Leigh-Allyn Baker, Bradley Steven Perry, Mia Talerico, Eric Allan Kramer and Jason Dolley. “Good Luck Charlie” was created by Phil Baker and Drew Vaupen and is executive-produced by Baker, Vaupen and Dan Staley. It is from It’s A Laugh Productions, Inc.

Summer Adventure Weekend? OK. That’s all I have to say on that.

“SUMMER ADVENTURE WEEKEND” — In July, Disney Channels presents its most expansive programming initiative yet, a “Summer Adventure Weekend,” with new, vacation adventure-themed episodes of every series on Disney Channel and Disney XD to be presented across three days. Themed episodes of Disney Channel’s “Gravity Falls,” “Fish Hooks,” “Jessie,” “A.N.T. Farm,” “Good Luck Charlie,” “Austin & Ally” and “Shake It Up” will be presented on Disney Channel, and Disney XD will feature themed episodes of “Kick Buttowski – Suburban Daredevil,” “Lab Rats,” “Kickin’ It,” “Pair of Kings” and “Mr. Young.”

The “Summer Adventure Weekend” includes the first of an epic “PHINEAS AND FERB” two-part episode. In the episode, entitled “Where’s Perry?,” the Flynn-Fletchers are off on an African safari, leaving Perry at home to deal with Doofenshmirtz and his most evil plot yet: to take over the OWCA. But when Doofenshmirtz accidentally zaps Carl the intern with his Ultimate-Evil-Inator ray, Carl takes over the OWCA (Organization Without a Cool Acronym) and imprisons Doof and Monogram. Agent P steps in but gets zapped with one of Doof’s many rays and in the cliffhanger of all cliffhangers, disappears. The mystery of Perry’s whereabouts will be continued in August. The voice cast includes Vincent Martella, Thomas Sangster, Ashley Tisdale, Mitchel Musso, Caroline Rhea, Richard O’Brien, Dee Bradley Baker and Alyson Stoner. Created and executive-produced by Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh, the series is a production of Disney Television Animation. For three years running, the Emmy-winning “Phineas and Ferb” has ranked as the #1 animated series among Tweens and the Disney Channel Original Movie it inspired, “Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension,” was TV’s #1 scripted telecast among Kids 6-11 (4.7 million) and Tweens 9-14 (3.6 million) and cable’s #1 scripted telecast in Total Viewers (10.7 million) for 2011.

Shake it Up in Japan? When I think dance, I don’t think Japan, but whatevs.

“SHAKE IT UP: MADE IN JAPAN” — A 90-minute song and dance-filled event, set to premiere in August, follows best friends Rocky and CeCe as they travel to Tokyo to star in an interactive dance video game. While there, Rocky plans to explore Japan, but CeCe wants to seize the chance to become global dance superstars, their longtime dream. Meanwhile, there’s a Mission Impossible-style race against time to save the world from The Rocky and Cece computer virus. The Blue Man Group guest stars. Starring are Bella Thorne, Zendaya, Adam Irigoyen, Davis Cleveland, Kenton Duty, Roshon Fegan, Caroline Sunshine and R. Brandon Johnson. The series is executive-produced by Rob Lotterstein and Jeff Strauss and is a production of It’s a Laugh Productions, Inc.

Big changes are coming to DXD as the network “finds itself”…

DISNEY XD

The epic storytelling of Marvel — full of action, adventure and humor, along with complex, courageous and aspirational characters – will be introduced to a new generation of kids and families through a dedicated weekly programming block, Marvel Universe, premiering SUNDAY, APRIL 1 on Disney XD. The new series, “Ultimate Spider-Man,” is written and guided by a creative team that includes some of the most influential names in comic books and pop culture: Marvel’s Chief Creative Officer, Joe Quesada, and Marvel’s Head of Television, Jeph Loeb, Supervising Producers/Writers Man of Action (Joe Kelly, Joe Casey, Steven T. Seagle & Duncan Rouleau), Creative Consultant/Writer Paul Dini (“Batman: The Animated Series,” “Lost”), and Consulting Producer/Writer Brian Michael Bendis (Marvel’s Ultimate Comics Spider-Man comic series). In the storyline, a teenage Peter Parker (voiced by actor Drake Bell) juggles the relatable challenges of high school with the extraordinary challenges of being a Super Hero. Nick Fury (voiced by actor Chi McBride) invites Parker to train with his S.H.I.E.L.D. organization, where Peter’s alter-ego, Spider-Man, will join forces with four other teenage Super Heroes — Nova, White Tiger, Power Man and Iron Fist — on the greatest action and adventure ever as they work to become ultimate superheroes. The Marvel Universe programming block will also feature the second season of “The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes,” and new short-form series that take viewers behind the scenes to meet the creative teams and explore the many facets of the Marvel Universe.

Who would choose Detroit as the start of a new evil empire? LOL But anyway, this could be interesting.

“MOTORCITY” – This animated series, set in a futuristic Detroit after it has been purchased and built into Detroit Deluxe by evil billionaire Abraham Kane, premieres MONDAY, APRIL 30 on Disney XD. Kane, having banned personal freedoms including automobile transportation, is ultimately challenged by a group of rebels, The Burners, led by 17-year-old Mike Chilton. The Burners retreat to an underground city, customize their fleet of hot rods and pursue their quest to stop Kane from taking over the world. “Motorcity” is executive-produced and directed by noted producer Chris Prynoski (“Metalocalypse”). Craig Lewis (“Foster’s Home For Imaginary Friends”) is the story editor and John O’Bryan (“Avatar: The Last Airbender”) and George Krstic (“Star Wars: Clone Wars”) are the writers. The series voice cast is Reid Scott, Nate Torrence, Kate Micucci, Kel Mitchell, Jess Harnell, Brian Doyle Murray, Jim Breuer and Mark Hamill. “Motorcity” is a production of Robin Red Breast, Inc. and Disney Television Animation.

I never saw either of the Tron movies, so I can’t really comment, but I am excited to see Mandy Moore is in this project. I may have to check it out just for that.

“TRON: UPRISING”– An impressive group of artists, animators, writers, directors and producers have delivered an exciting new series that combines 3D and 2D animation for a revolutionary visual aesthetic. The exciting storyline takes place between the two “TRON” feature films and introduces Beck, who has been chosen to lead the mission to free his home, a computer world known as The Grid, from the reign of the villainous Clu and his henchman General Tesler. Beck will be trained by the greatest warrior The Grid has ever known, Tron. The executive producer/director is Charlie Bean (“Robotboy,” “Samurai Jack” and “Powerpuff Girls”) and the consulting producers are Edward Kitsis, Adam Horowitz (both screenwriters of “TRON: Legacy” / executive producers of ABC’s “Lost” and “Once Upon a Time”) and Justin Springer (co-producer of “TRON: Legacy”). The music is composed by Joseph Trapanese (“TRON: Legacy”). The voice cast is: Elijah Wood, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Mandy Moore, Nate Corddry, Lance Henriksen, Paul Reubens, Reginald VelJohnson and Bruce Boxleitner. The series is a production of Disney Television Animation.

Another Ninja show? Alright we’ll see how it goes…

“RANDY CUNNINGHAM: 9TH GRADE NINJA” – This action-packed animated comedy, set to premiere in fall 2012 on Disney XD, follows the fast-paced adventures of unlikely hero Randy Cunningham who, armed with his magic ninja suit, the teachings of the ‘NinjaNomicon’ (an 800 year old Ninja guide) and the help of his best buddy Howard, finds himself as the one thing protecting his school and the world from certain destruction. The voice cast is: Ben Schwartz (“Parks & Recreation”), Tim Curry (“The Rocky Horror Picture Show”), Megan Mullally (“Will & Grace”) and Andrew Caldwell (“Transformers”). The creators/executive producers are Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas (“Scooby Doo”). The series is a production of Boulder Media in Dublin, Ireland, and Robin Red Breast, Inc. in Los Angeles.

A PacMan series? I want to know more about this!

Acquired series for Disney XD include “Slugterra” for fall 2012, “Packages from Planet X” for early 2013 and “PacMan” for spring 2013.

Disney Junior has some upcoming new projects as well. If you care, they’re summarized without commentary in the next section…

DISNEY JUNIOR

Disney Junior, a 24-hour basic cable/satellite channel expressly for kids age 2-7 and their parents/caregivers, launches FRIDAY, MARCH 23 (12:00 midnight, ET/PT) in the U.S., joining 28 other Disney Junior channels around the world. The popular Disney Junior daily programming block will continue on Disney Channel while the new 24-hour channel will fulfill parents’ demands for quintessential Disney programming throughout the day. The 24-hour Disney Junior channel will be available via major cable and satellite providers Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Cablevision, Bright House Networks and Verizon, among others. Additional information regarding Disney Junior is available at DisneyJuniorTheChannel.com.

“DOC McSTUFFINS” – This animated series about a six-year-old girl who communicates with and heals stuffed animals and toys in her backyard clinic, premieres with the 24-hour channel Disney Junior and will also be seen on the Disney Junior programming block on Disney Channel. Under the consultancy of the Hollywood Health & Society division of the USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center, the series will highlight the importance of taking care of oneself and others, while showcasing the hallmarks of great Disney storytelling – fantasy and wish fulfillment. The series voice cast includes: Kiara Muhammad, Loretta Devine, Lara Jill Miller, Robbie Rist, Jess Harnell, Jaden Betts, Kim Brooks and Gary Anthony Williams. The series’ theme song is performed by the star of Disney Channel’s hit series “A.N.T. Farm” and Hollywood Records recording artist China Anne McClain. Emmy Award-winning writer/producer Chris Nee (“Little Bill” and “Deadliest Catch: Crab Fishing in Alaska”) is the creator and executive producer, and Emmy Award-winning Norton Virgien (“Rugrats”) is the director. “Doc McStuffins” is a production of the Dublin, Ireland-based Brown Bag Films.

“JAKE AND THE NEVER LAND PIRATES: BUCKY’S GREAT RACE” – In a primetime event episode to be presented in September 2012, Jake’s pirate ship Bucky falls into the hands of Captain Hook after losing a race against the Jolly Roger, so Peter Pan returns once again to help Jake, Izzy, Cubby and Skully follow the Pirate Code and win back their trusty ship. Voicing the cast of characters are: Cameron Boyce, Madison Pettis, Jonathan Morgan Heit, David Arquette, Adam Wylie, Corey Burton and Jeff Bennett. The Never Land Pirate Band (aka Sharky and Bones) is Loren Hoskins and Kevin Hendrickson. The executive producer is Rob LaDuca and the producer/story editor is Mark Seidenberg. The director is Howy Parkins. The series is a production of Disney Television Animation.

“MICKEY MOUSE CLUBHOUSE: MICKEY AND DONALD HAVE A FARM” – In this special presentation scheduled for fall 2012, when the powerful wind from Pete’s Giant Windmill accidentally sends all of the animals on the new Clubhouse Farm flying to different places, Mickey and his pals set out to find and rescue them. The voice cast is: Bret Iwan, Russi Taylor, Bill Farmer, Tony Anselmo and Tress MacNeille. The executive producer is Rob LaDuca and the producer/story editor is Mark Seidenberg. Donovan Cook is the director. The series is a production of Disney Television Animation.

“SOFIA THE FIRST” – Disney will introduce a new little girl princess to its celebrated legacy of princess fairytales in an animated television movie, “Sofia the First,” premiering in fall 2012 to be followed by a series premiering in winter 2013 on Disney Channel and Disney Junior channels around the world. The stories are designed to communicate positive messages and life lessons that are applicable to preschool-aged children. The voice cast is: Ariel Winter, Sara Ramirez, Wayne Brady and Tim Gunn. The series was developed by Craig Gerber (“Pixie Hollow Games”) who also wrote the movie. Jamie Mitchell (“Special Agent Oso”) serves as both executive producer and director on the series. Gerber is co-executive producer and serves as the story editor. The series and movie are productions of Disney Television Animation.

“THE HAPPY HUGGLEMONSTERS” – Based on the book series I’m a Happy Hugglewug by Niamh Sharkey, this animated series follows the adventures of spirited five-year-old Henry Hugglemonster, the middle child in a family of fun-loving monsters. The series is directed by Norton Virgien (“Rugrats, ” “Doc McStuffins”), the lead writer is Sascha Paladino (“Wonder Pets, ” “Ni-Hao Kai-Lan”), and the producer is Gillian Higgins (“Doc McStuffins, ” “Octonauts). It is a production of Dublin, Ireland’s Brown Bag Films.

“QUIET IS…” – Tranquil songs and serene visuals mark this tender new short-form series, one designed to encourage calmness before bedtime for the youngest viewer. “Quiet Is…” was created by award-winning author and illustrator Sara Pinto and acclaimed photographer and filmmaker Luciana Frigerio. The composers are Rick Garcia and William V. Malpede. The stop-motion animated series is a production of the award-winning Scotland-based animation studio Ko Lik Films, Limited.

Finally, here is a short press release about some of the changes on the new DisneyChannel.com

DISNEY CHANNEL EVOLVES ONLINE AND MOBILE OFFERINGS AT DISNEYCHANNEL.COM TO MORE DEEPLY ENGAGE KIDS & TWEENS

In an ongoing effort to super-serve kids and tweens across the platforms that are most relevant to their lifestyles, Disney Channel is launching a completely redesigned online offering allowing their kid and tween audiences more intuitive ways to find, share and engage with their favorite Disney Channel shows. A collaboration between the Disney/ABC Television Group’s Digital Media team and the Disney Interactive Media Group, the new site, currently available for preview at www.DisneyChannel.com/beta, was built on industry-leading video, advertising and content management platforms that will also power the next generation of Disney.com.

The new DisneyChannel.com will feature a dynamic homepage newsfeed, updated daily with videos, games, polls, photos and shout-outs. On the site, fans will be able to comment on and/or share any piece of content in a fun, kid-friendly atmosphere. In the coming weeks, a new tween lifestyle section, where kids can find informational tips and trends on style, technology, music and everything that is relevant in their lives, along with social media tools, and even more exclusive video, will rollout.

“This tremendous evolution of DisneyChannel.com enables us to be even more versatile and creative in the ways we deliver relevant and timely content to our viewers. Our goal is to always anticipate the desires of our viewers across the platforms and devices they interact with on a daily basis,” said Gary Marsh, President and Chief Creative Officer, Disney Channels Worldwide. “Working in partnership, the Disney Channel digital media team and Disney Interactive Media Group have gone to great lengths, bringing together the top technology talent across both of our teams, to create a new site that, among many other cutting-edge features, incorporates a variety of age-appropriate social tools that make finding, consuming and sharing media easier and more fun.”

To respond to growing mobile content consumption with the tween segment, the site will also be available across mobile devices.

New features available today at www.DisneyChannel.com/beta include:
- Homepage in newsfeed layout
- Videos and games can be found and played on the homepage
- “Recommended” content accompanies each story within the content feed
- Moderated commenting
- Share/send to a friend via email
- New, improved index pages for Games, Shows and Movies

In the coming weeks, the site will roll out the following:
- New tween/lifestyle section that features original content around Disney Channel’s core themes of friendship, family, style, dance, music, sports, and technology. Fans will have the ability to comment and share individual posts.
- “Shout Out” modules that are designed to communicate a short message to fans from talent or feature content from other fans.
- Streaming Radio Disney music module allows fans to listen to music through the site.
- Activity/create modules on the homepage
- Opinion polls that allow Disney Channel viewers to share their perspectives
- Photo Albums
- Sharing via text message, embed code and url
- “Like” Functionality

Disney Channel is a 24-hour kid-driven, family inclusive television network that taps into the world of kids and families through original series and movies. Currently available on basic cable in nearly 99 million U.S. homes and to millions of other viewers on Disney Channels around the world, Disney Channel is part of the Disney/ABC Television Group.

“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.

Here’s the November programing highlights for Disney Channel. No commentary this month; I just wanted to make sure I got this posted ASAP.

AMY AND TEDDY RACE TO BECOME THE NEXT BEST-SELLLING NOVELIST IN A NEW EPISODE OF “GOOD LUCK CHARLIE,” SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“Story Time” – When Teddy and Amy discover that a mom in Charlie’s book club is a publisher of children’s books, they each try to prove they can write the next bestseller. Meanwhile, Bob is a big hit at Gabe’s school when he brings all sorts of insects and spiders for the students to view as part of career day… that is until a tarantula gets loose. Also, PJ starts dishing out relationship advice to his Kwikki Chikki customers, in a new episode of “Good Luck Charlie,” premiering SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 (8:00–8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

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CECE MEETS HER IDOL, IN A NEW EPISODE OF “SHAKE IT UP,” SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“Double Pegasus It Up” – CeCe finds out Deuce has been delivering pizza to her idol, a choreographer who came up with an amazing dance move, the “double Pegasus.” When she and Rocky step in on the pizza delivery to meet him, they find out he’s living a less than glamorous life. Meanwhile, Uncle Frank entrusts Deuce with the keys to the cash register at Crusty’s, and the added responsibility becomes too much pressure, in a new episode of “Shake It Up,” SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

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MAGICIAN DAVID COPPERFIELD GUEST STARS IN A NEW EPISODE OF ”WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE,” FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“Harperella” – After Harper begins to read one of Alex’s wizard story books, she is transported into a Cinderella-like world where she encounters her evil stepmother, Theresa, and stepbrothers Justin and Max. In order to turn back into Harper, she must rely on the help of Alex, her fairy godmother, in a new episode of “Wizards of Waverly Place,” premiering FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

World-renowned magician David Copperfield guest stars as himself. Also guest starring are Dan Benson (“Zoey 101″) as Zeke Beakerman and Gregg Sulkin (“Avalon High”) as Mason.

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CHYNA HOSTS A SLUMBER PARTY IN A NEW EPISODE OF “A.N.T. FARM,” FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“slumber party ANTics” – When Chyna and Olive don’t get invited to Lexi’s slumber party, they decide to host their own on the same night and invite all of the A.N.T. girls. Meanwhile, Cameron enlists Fletcher to help him draw a comic book, in a new episode of “A.N.T. Farm,” premiering FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 (8:30-9:00 p.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

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JESSIE FINDS LUKE A MATH TUTOR IN AN ALL NEW EPISODE OF ”JESSIE,” FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“A.N.T. Farm’s” Sierra McCormick Guest Stars

“Creepy Connie Comes A Callin’” – Jessie believes Connie, a math tutor she finds for Luke, will be the perfect scholarly influence. To Jessie’s dismay, Connie turns out to be a lovelorn teen fascinated with Luke. Meanwhile, Ravi is convinced he can predict the future with his Mystery Ball, in a new episode of “Jessie,” premiering FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Guest starring is Sierra McCormick (“A.N.T. Farm”) as Connie.

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THE DUNCANS CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING IN A NEW EPISODE OF “GOOD LUCK CHARLIE,” SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“It’s A Charlie Duncan Thanksgiving” – Amy finally gets to stay home and cook a Thanksgiving dinner, but it’s up to Bob and PJ to figure out a way to keep her out of the kitchen so the meal is actually edible. Meanwhile, Teddy and Ivy devise a plan to get in line early at the Gizmo Hut so they can buy the hottest new tablet computer on sale. Also, Bob and Gabe panic when Bob’s dad Frank falls for Mrs. Dabney, in a new episode of “Good Luck Charlie,” premiering SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 (8:00–8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Alan Rachins (“Dharma & Greg”) guest stars as Frank.

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CECE AND ROCKY SET UP A FUNDRAISER TO SAVE THEIR FORMER DANCE TEACHER’S STUDIO IN A NEW EPISODE OF ”SHAKE IT UP,” SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

–Marissa Jaret Winokur (“Hairspray”) Guest Stars –

“Auction It Up” –CeCe and Rocky set up a fundraiser through “Shake It Up, Chicago” to help save their former dance teacher, Ms. Nancy’s (played by Marissa Jaret Winokur), dance studio. Meanwhile, Deuce and Ty enter a competition to win a new phone, in a new episode of “Shake It Up,” SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Guest starring is Marissa Jaret Winokur (“Hairpsray”) as Ms. Nancy.

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CHYNA AND LEXI AUDITION FOR A TALENT SHOW IN A SPECIAL ONE-HOUR EPISODE OF “A.N.T. FARM,” FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“America Needs TalANT” – Chyna and Lexi audition for a popular talent show and are invited to the next round in Hollywood. However, during their drive to Los Angeles, Chyna, Olive, Fletcher, Cameron and Darryl encounter some wild adventures that almost keep Chyna from getting to the show on time. When they finally make it, Chyna discovers the show’s producers want her to share a hotel room with Lexi in order to show viewers how good of friends they are. Elsewhere in Los Angeles, Olive and Paisley enter a game show competition and Cameron, Fletcher and Darryl wait in a very long line for a popular food truck in a special one hour episode of “A.N.T. Farm,” premiering FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

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BEA, MILO AND OSCAR ACCEPT A BABYSITTING JOB, AND MILO STANDS UP FOR THE GANG IN A NEW EPISODE OF ”FISH HOOKS,” SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“Adventures in Fish Sitting” – Bea, Milo and Oscar get roped into babysitting Ms. Lips’ ornery cat. When the cat escapes just as Ms. Lips is on her way back home, the gang must find him while, at the same time, convince Ms. Lips that there is nothing fishy about the cat currently in her house … even though he now bears a striking resemblance to Milo.

“Banned Band” – When Lonnie the marching band conductor bans all the students from playing music, Milo stands up for the gang and proudly plays his kazoo as loud as possible. Unfortunately, Lonnie doesn’t take kindly to Milo’s rebellion and challenges the gang to a battle of the bands – where the losing band will have to give up music forever.

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PHINEAS AND FERB CREATE THEIR OWN LANGUAGE AND POTATO GREMLINS TAKE OVER DANVILLE IN A NEW EPISODE OF “PHINEAS AND FERB,” SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“Ferb Latin” – Phineas and Ferb create their own language, Ferb Latin, which quickly catches on. Unfortunately for Candace, she awakes from a massage puzzled to find everyone else speaking a language she doesn’t understand. Meanwhile, Dr. Doofenshmirtz decides to use propaganda as his new “-inator,” believing that it will work since people will believe anything they read.

“Lotsa Latkes” – When all the potatoes in Danville go missing, Phineas and Ferb decide to clone some using Buford’s last potato chip so that Isabella’s Nana can make latkes for the Latke Festival at the Danville Senior Lodge. Unfortunately, Buford’s DNA also merges with the potatoes, creating mischievous Potato Gremlins all over town. Meanwhile, Dr. Doofenshmirtz’s plans on using his latest “-inator,” a potato-powered “Historical Army Retrieve-inator,” to summon the Spartan army and command them to take over the Tri-State Area.

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“AMERICAN IDOL” FAN FAVORITE PIA TOSCANO PERFORMS HER DEBUT SINGLE “THIS TIME,” IN AN ALL-NEW “SO RANDOM!,” PREMIERING SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“Good Luck Charlie’s” Leigh-Allyn Baker and Mia Talerico Guest Star

The Garlic Garden serves breakfast to its patrons in an unconventional family style way in “Garlic Garden Breakfast;” guest star Mia Talerico gives Donald Trump his toughest interview yet in “Why? With Mia;” Anime Bros., Billy, Skip and Lorraine all try out for the cheer squad in “Cheerleader Tryouts;” and guest star Leigh-Allyn Baker plays a teacher embarrassed by the items she purchases from a cashier who is also her student in “Awkward Moments.” All this and more in an all-new episode of “So Random!,” airing SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27 (7:30-8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

The episode will also feature a special musical performance by “American Idol” fan favorite Pia Toscano performing her debut single “This Time.”

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TEDDY’S TRIP WITH IVY TURNS ICY IN A NEW EPISODE OF ”GOOD LUCK CHARLIE,” SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“Teddy On Ice” – Teddy joins Ivy at her family’s lakeside cabin, only to discover that it’s really just a cramped ice fishing hut. Meanwhile, PJ and Gabe break Mrs. Dabney’s satellite and are forced to invite her over to watch her daily soaps. They soon find themselves captivated with the soaps’ storylines, in a new episode of “Good Luck Charlie,” premiering SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27 (8:00–8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

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CECE AND ROCKY HOST A DANCE CAMP FOR KIDS IN A NEW EPISODE OF “SHAKE IT UP,” SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

–”Make Your Mark: Ultimate Dance Off – ‘Shake It Up’ Edition” Winners – AKsquared Perform Spotlight Dance–

“Camp It Up” – CeCe and Rocky decide to host their own dance camp for kids in order to raise money to attend a week-long dance camp. Meanwhile, Ty and Tinka go head-to-head in a ping-pong tournament at Crusty’s Pizza Parlor and the winners of “Make Your Mark; Ultimate Dance Off – ‘Shake It Up’ Edition” — Aksquared — perform a spotlight dance, in a new episode of “Shake It Up,” SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

We’ve known about the Good Luck Charlie DCOM for a while now,  but I’m very disapointed to see that it’s going to be a Christmas special. That will severly limit it’s potential and I was hoping it would be a good push for Bridgit’s career. Oh well.

Okay, did I did like the little bit there Teddy is dancing an her mom’s all “not the time!” So I still think it’s gonna be pretty good, just… not what I expected.

They’re also going to use the event as a lead in to a preview of their new show Austin & Ally with Laura Marano that we’ve also been talking about for a while now…

Anyway, Disney’s full press release follows:

‘TIS THE SEASON TO BE…CHARLIE!

“GOOD LUCK CHARLIE, IT’S CHRISTMAS!,”
A DISNEY CHANNEL ORIGINAL MOVIE PREMIERES FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2

– Preview of New Comedy Series “Austin & Ally” to Follow –

The cast of Disney Channel’s hit family sitcom “Good Luck Charlie”– Bridgit Mendler, Leigh-Allyn Baker, Bradley Steven Perry, Mia Talerico, Eric Allan Kramer and Jason Dolley — star in “Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas!,” a Disney Channel Original Movie premiering FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT). The story follows the Duncans as they scramble to reunite with each other in time for the holiday after they are separated en route to their family vacation in Palm Springs.

(Editors, please note: Images are available for downloading at www.disneychannelmedianet.com. Registration Required).

In “Good Luck Charlie It’s Christmas!,” it’s a holiday season the Duncans won’t soon forget. The adventure begins when the Duncans, who are en route to Palm Springs to celebrate the holidays with Amy’s parents, are separated after Teddy makes a snap decision to give up her seat on the flight for a free ticket. Unwilling to stand by and let her daughter travel alone, Amy also disembarks the plane only to discover the next flight to Palm Springs departs after Christmas. Meanwhile, the rest of the family arrive in Palm Springs, but things aren’t any easier as Bob tries to care for Charlie under the watchful eye of Amy’s mom Petunia; PJ learns the pros and cons of his grandparents’ pool and Gabe quickly realizes the downfalls of teaching grandpa Hank how to play his video game.

Leading up to the premiere, the cast of “Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas!” will share inside scoops from the set, including an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of the movie. The hosted wraps begin airing Sunday, November 6 and continue every Sunday night up until the premiere.

Beginning Friday, November 4, kids and families can visit DisneyChannel.com and experience new games inspired by the movie, including “Christmas Fix It!,” where users can help spruce up grandma’s condo after Charlie has a bit too much fun playing with Christmas decorations, and “Vacation Vehicles,” where fans can travel with various vehicles to get the entire Duncan family together for the holidays.

Immediately following the movie is a special preview of the new comedy series “Austin & Ally,” which centers around the partnership between two polar opposites — Austin, an extroverted musician/singer, and Ally, a brilliant yet shy songwriter — and their two best friends, Trish and Dez.

The multiplatform premiere schedule is as follows:

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25
• “Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas!” exclusive preview available via Disney Channel On Demand, a video-on-demand service available to a variety of major affiliates including AT&T, Cablevision, Time Warner and Verizon customers.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2
• The premiere of “Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas!” (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel with simulcasts on Sprint TV and MobiTV.

• Preview of “Austin & Ally” (9:30 p.m., ET/PT). In the pilot episode, unbeknownst to Ally, Austin and Dez “borrow” one of her songs, record it, create a video and post it on the Internet, after which it and Austin become an overnight sensation. When Trish convinces Ally to tell the world she wrote the song, Austin pleads with her to write another hit for him. Instead, the two combine their talents to create a true musical tour-de-force.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6
• “Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas!” is available on iTunes, Sony and Xbox Live.

Rounding out the cast is Debra Monk (“Damages,” “Grey’s Anatomy”) as Petunia and Michael Kagan (“Desperate Housewives”) as Hank.

Based on Disney Channel’s family sitcom “Good Luck Charlie,” “Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas!” is executive-produced by Sheri Singer and television veterans Dan Staley, (“Cheers,” “Love & Money”), Phil Baker and Drew Vaupen (“Suddenly Susan” and “What I Like About You”). Baker and Vaupen are also the series creators. The movie was written by Geoff Rodkey (“R.V.,” “Daddy Day Care”) and directed by Emmy Award-nominee Arlene Sanford (“Ally McBeal,” “Boston Legal”). Bridgit Mendler co-wrote and performs the song “I’m Gonna Run to You,” which is featured in the movie.

Save Disney Shows October 2011 Events

Save Lilo & Stitch Weekend Bash – 10/09-12/11

Save The Nine Lives Of Chloe King Day #1 – 10/09/11

Save I’m in the Band Day #4 – 10/12/11

Kim Possible Halloween Bash – 10/31/11

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

Save The Nine Lives of Chloe King

ABC Family clearly didn’t learn their lesson and they have AGAIN cancelled a new series after only ten episodes! The ABC Family series The Nine Lives of Chloe King was just getting started and had just begun to build up what was a very large and elaborate story line. We had some major plot elements revealed in the mid-season finale, which unfortunately has become the series finale. We call on all Disney fans to help us in our campaign to get this series renewed. No show deserves to end before it’s potential an even be measured. Our first SDS event is next week on October 9th (for nine lives) and we really need your support!

Learn more about how you can help us ave the show on our Nine Lives section of Save Disney Shows.

Disney Channel October Highlights

It’s time again for our first look at that’s new on Disney channel this month. And it looks like a lot of Wizards! “Wizards vs. Everything” will be the 25th episode of the season and we are clearly nearing the end of the series run. Also new this month are the usual couple episodes of ANT Farm, So Random, Phineas and Ferb, Good Luck Charlie, and Shake it Up. There are also several Jessie episodes, which one would expect seeing as how it’s a new show.

If you’re interested in learning more about Debby’s new show, you might want to check out DebbyRyan.net and our new Jessie fan site at DisneysJessie.com.

Read more on the DC Fans Blog.

Gary Marsh named President of Disney Channel!

Huge news at Disney Channel this month! Carolina Lightcap, the now former president of Disney Channels Worldwide, has decided to step down from her post. Gary Marsh, Disney Channel’s Chief Creative Officer has now been promoted to president for Disney Channels Worldwide in addition to continuing to serve as Chief Creative Officer. Mr Marsh has long been one of the most receptive and well respected executives at Disney Channel, and his ascension to president of the channel is very good news for the fans in general.

In commenting on Mr. Marsh and his promotion, Anne Sweeney, co-chair, Disney Media Networks and president, Disney/ABC Television Group said, “Gary Marsh has been the driving creative force behind Disney Channels remarkable growth for the past 15 plus years, responsible for some of the most iconic and successful franchises in our history, including ‘Hannah Montana,’ ‘Wizards of Waverly Place,’ ‘High School Musical,’ ‘Phineas and Ferb,’ ‘That’s So Raven,’ ‘Shake It Up’ and many others.” She continued, “The evolution and growth of our Disney Channels business will come from the alignment of this great creative with strong distribution, in all its myriad forms. There is no one better suited to manage this than Gary. He not only understands the zeitgeist of kids’ culture, he helped create it. Our business couldn’t be in better hands.”

Read more on the DC Fans Blog.

Kim Possible Fan Convention 2012 Update

The Kim Possible Fan Convention project has it’s first confirmed guests:

Bob Schooley

Mark McCorkle

Steve Loter

Kurt Weldon

Of course, all appearances are subject to change as the event is still nine months out, but it looks like things are starting to shape up.

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/

Demi Lovato Makes her Comeback

It’s been quite a year for Demi Lovato. But she’s gotten her life back in order and her new album “Unbroken” was just released last month. In support of the new album Demi did two concerts, one in NYC and one in LA. Our own Webmaster Greg was there at the LA show and has a full report including quite a few concert videos from the show. It was an amazing show.

Read more on the DC Fans Blog.

Lauren Frost & Margo Harshman are Violet Hour

Long time Disney fans may remember actresses Lauren Frost and Margo Harshman from Disney’s  Even Stevens. Lauren played Ren’s slightly ditsy friend Ruby and Margo played Louis’s friend and eventual love interest Tawny. These two talented girls have since teamed up and formed a band called Violet Hour. Our own Webmaster Greg had the opportunity to see and speak with them at their concert at El Cid in Los Angeles last month.

For more about the band and the show (including videos) please visit the DC Fans Blog.

It’s time again for our first look at that’s new on Disney channel this month. And it looks like a lot of Wizards! “Wizards vs. Everything” will be the 25th episode of the season and we are clearly nearing the end of the series run. Also new this month are the usual couple episodes of ANT Farm, So Random, Phineas and Ferb, Good Luck Charlie, and Shake it Up. There are also a bunch of Jessie episodes, which one would expect seeing as how it’s a new show.

I am so excited about this episode! I always enjoy So Random but having Miss Piggy on should be awesome. I love the Muppets almost as much as Mickey and the gang.

MISS PIGGY GUEST STARS IN AN ALL-NEW EPISODE OF “SO RANDOM!,” PREMIERING SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

The “So Random!” kids try to convince Miss Piggy to be in their sketch in “Pitching to Piggy;” Cindy and Beauty visit Rapunzel in her new tower in “Princesses – Rapunzel;” and in “Holey Moley,” the Donut King and the Bagel King fight over which food tastes better. All this and more in an all new episode of “So Random!,” airing SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2 (7:30-8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

The episode features guest star Miss Piggy in the sketch, “Pitching to Piggy.”

Wait… what? I thought they were showing the special one hour episode?

CECE, ROCKY AND TINKA FIND THREE’S A CROWD IN A NEW EPISODE OF “SHAKE IT UP,” SUNDAY, OCOTBER 2 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Three’s A Crowd It Up” – Rocky and CeCe are upset when an unknown dance crew gets to perform the opening number on “Shake It Up, Chicago,” but one crew member named Julio manages to win them over as friends. Competition runs high when Rocky, Cece and Tinka vie for his attention. Meanwhile, Flynn attempts to subvert Henry’s role as substitute teacher, and Deuce and Dina start a friendly business rivalry with one another, in a new episode of “Shake It Up,” SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Halloween themed Phineas and Ferb? I thought it was summer vacation. xD Also, Anna Paquin on a Disney show? Who’d a thunk it?

MICHAEL J. FOX, ANNA PAQUIN, STEPHEN MOYER,
MICHAEL DOUGLAS AND SON DYLAN DOUGLAS GUEST STAR
IN AN ALL NEW HALLOWEEN-THEMED EPISODE OF
“PHINEAS AND FERB,” FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“The Curse of Candace” – Candace is bitten by a bat after watching a popular vampire movie and worries that she is becoming a vampire. Phineas and Ferb’s latest gadgets lead Candace to believe that she has indeed made the change from teenager to teen vampire. Meanwhile, Dr. Doofenshmirtz plans to change the Tri-State Area into a carbon copy of Gimmelshtump so it will be easier to take over.

“That’s the Spirit!” – It’s Halloween night and the kids encounter a strange boy and his father who are convinced their house is haunted. Meanwhile, Dr. Doofenshmirtz’s disdain for grass causes him to invent a “mind-transfer-inator,” enabling him to merge minds with a cow and destroy all the grass in the Tri-State Area. Unfortunately, his plan backfires and he transforms into a “were-cow” that wreaks havoc any time there is a full moon. It’s now up to Agent P to stop him and save Danville.

This episode of “Phineas and Ferb” airs FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 (7:00-7:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
In “The Curse of Candace,” Michael J. Fox, Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer guest star as the cast of the teen vampire movie. In “That’s the Spirit,” Michael Douglas and real-life son Dylan Douglas guest star as father and son residents of the haunted house.

Halloween Fish Hooks. Okay. Whatever. *waves Chelsea Kane flag*

BEA, MILO AND OSCAR GO TRICK-OR-TREATING
IN A NEW EPISODE OF “FISH HOOKS,”
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“Halloween Haul” – It’s Halloween in Freshwater and the scene is set for a night of frights and fun! There is only one hitch… Jocktopus. To avoid the constant pummeling and candy stealing that Jocktopus brings to the night, the gang takes their trick-or-treating tactics outside of the tanks and into the pet store for an adventure.

This episode of Disney Channel’s “Fish Hooks” airs FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 (7:30-8:00 p.m. ET/PT)

Mason’s back? Already? This blows. [/not a shipper]

ALEX REUNITES WITH MASON IN A NEW EPISODE OF
“WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE,” FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“Wizards of Apartment 13B” – Alex and Harper move into an apartment building with a secret 13th floor for wizards and other mythological creatures. Alex believes she’s finally moving from her werewolf ex-boyfriend, Mason, until she discovers that he now lives on the same floor and will stop at nothing to win her back, in a new episode of “Wizards of Waverly Place,” premiering FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

… WTF is this? O.o

CHYNA JOINS THE MUTANT PROGRAM IN A NEW EPISODE OF
“A.N.T. FARM,” FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“mutANT Farm” – It’s Halloween at Webster High School and it’s Chyna Parks’ first day in the Mutant Program, where monsters go to school with normal high school students. Chyna is Medusa so she fits right in with her new Mutant Program friends: Olive, a mad scientist, Fletcher, a vampire and Angus, a zombie. However, Lexi and the normal kids are terrified of the mutants, so Gibson pairs everybody off to help prepare for the Halloween dance in a new episode of “A.N.T. Farm,” premiering FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 (8:30-9:00 p.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Oh yay, another new Jessie episode! Be sure to visit our New Jessie fansite too.

JESSIE COMES TO MR. KIPLING’S RESCUE IN AN ALL NEW EPISODE OF “JESSIE,” FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“The Talented Mr. Kipling” – Despite being weary of Ravi’s seven-foot Asian Water Monitor Lizard, Mr. Kipling, Jessie comes to the lizard’s rescue after the head of the condo board attempts to ban Mr. Kipling from the building. Meanwhile, Zuri brings home an another imaginary friend, and Luke and Emma compete against each other in a school photography class, in a new episode of “Jessie,” premiering FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

So Random Halloween Special! This should be good; “Candy Pants Rap” in particular sounds hilarious.

IT’S HALLOWEEN IN AN ALL-NEW EPISODE OF “SO RANDOM!,”
PREMIERING SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

Platinum Selling Recording Artist Iyaz, featuring Mann, Perform “Pretty Girls”

Hush Puppy and Footy Scent rap about the perfect candy pants for trick-or-treating in “Candy Pants Rap;” unfortunate trick or treaters encounter Rufus on Halloween in “Rufus: Halloween;” and in “Fly Guy (Superhero)” Fly Guy’s upset stomach prevents him from going after Pumpkinface. The cast performs these skits and more in an all new episode of “So Random!,” airing SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 (7:30-8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

PJ’s finally moving on from Skylar? Aww, they were so cute together. And… okay I guess that’s all I have to say about this episode for now. xD

THINGS GET SPOOKY FOR THE DUNCANS ON HALLOWEEN
IN A NEW EPISODE OF “GOOD LUCK CHARLIE,”
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“Scary Had A Little Lamb” – When Teddy and Ivy take Charlie trick-or-treating, Karl, the annoying neighborhood kid, sets up a series of pranks that ruin their night so they decide to even the score. Meanwhile, Gabe’s offer to protect Mrs. Dabney’s house from the yearly hooligans backfires and PJ’s style changes drastically when he starts dating a goth girl, in a new episode of “Good Luck Charlie,” premiering SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 (8:00–8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

The Halloween episode of Shake it Up! It’s about time. They played this episode at the D23 expo but I missed it because eI was in line to meet the cast instead. =]

CECE AND ROCKY LEARN A LESSON IN JUDGING A BOOK BY ITS COVER,
IN A NEW HALLOWEEN EPISODE OF “SHAKE IT UP,”
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

–Atticus Shaffer (“The Middle”) and
Instant Noodles (“America’s Best Dance Crew”) Guest Star–
“Beam It Up” –At the Halloween dance, Rocky tries to prove to CeCe that you can’t judge a book by its cover. Meanwhile, Flynn suspects his new neighbor Zane (played by Atticus Shaffer) is an alien, in a new episode of “Shake It Up,” SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Alex and Harper need a third room mate? Oookay. Wait, she’s a ghost? Does a ghost need to live anyplace? They’re not even alive! LOL the ghost Lucy is played by Linsey Godfrey whom also Played Woody’s sister on Suite Life on Deck.

ALEX AND HARPER MEET THEIR NEW ROOMMATE IN A NEW EPISODE OF “WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE,” FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Ghost Roommate” – After Alex and Harper realize they can no longer afford their utility bills, a search for a new roommate leads them to Lucy, a ghost with a broken heart. Alex and Harper convince Lucy to get over her lost love, so Lucy takes interest in Mason, in a new episode of “Wizards of Waverly Place,” premiering FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Jessie and tony go on a date in the third episode? This seems a bit rushed to me.

JESSIE AND TONY GO ON A LUNCH DATE IN AN ALL NEW EPISODE OF
“JESSIE,” FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“Used Karma” – After Jessie accepts an invitation for lunch with Tony, the building’s doorman, Emma offers Jessie unsolicited dating advice she has learned from her stash of teen magazines. Meanwhile, Ravi becomes the target of Luke’s practical jokes in a new episode of “Jessie,” premiering FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 (9:30-10:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

YES. Tiffany Thornton guest stars on PrankStars! It’s a bout time they got some more good people.

TIFFANY THORNTON AND LEO HOWARD GUEST STAR
IN A NEW EPISODE OF “PRANKSTARS,”
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Stick It To Me” – Tiffany Thornton is struggling to compose a song for a new video game device, so she enlists the help of her #1 fan, 12-year-old Darby, to collaborate on the lyrics and use silly props to inspire the creative process. However, Darby’s songwriting skills impress the producer and she is asked to write the entire song solo. Meanwhile, Leo Howard’s biggest fan, 14-year-old Matt, is surprised to see Leo join him in a martial arts class specializing in a fake form of karate, Floating Swan. When Leo challenges the Sensei on which form is better – Floating Swan or Kicking Panther – Matt is recruited by Leo and gets a crash course in Kicking Panther before the battle begins, in a new episode of “PrankStars,” on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Mr. Laritate lives in the same building? How convenient. And Felix and his wand are involved in this whole thing too? Interesting… I’m starting to think this four episode arc is actually part of something significant.

THE SECRET 13TH FLOOR IS EXPOSED IN A NEW EPISODE OF
“WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE,” FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“Get Along, Little Zombie” – Alex and Harper are surprised to discover that Mr. Laritate lives in their apartment building. After Mr. Laritate stumbles upon the secret 13th floor, he is bitten by Alex and Harper’s zombie neighbor and is transformed into a zombie. Meanwhile, Felix, the keeper of the most powerful wizard wand, joins Justin and Professor Crumbs to investigate an apartment on the 13th floor where his wand was stolen, in a new episode of “Wizards of Waverly Place,” premiering FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Ugh… okay. Computer’s gone crazy is a bit of a common theme but whatever.

PHINEAS AND FERB MASTER THE ART OF ESCAPING
IN AN ALL NEW EPISODE OF “PHINEAS AND FERB,”
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“Escape from Phineas Tower” – When Phineas and Ferb are inspired by an antique escape chamber Dad acquires, they decide to build a computer-controlled tower that will trap them inside and allow them to explore the world of escapement. They have fun breaking out of all the traps until the tower becomes self-aware and goes beyond what it was programmed to do. Meanwhile, Dr. Doofenshmirtz invents a “rude-inator” to ruin Rogers’s meeting with a visiting dignitary from England.

The neighborhood paintball rival? I thought they lived in uptown New York City? LOL

JESSIE REIGNS AS PAINTBALL QUEEN
IN AN ALL NEW EPISODE OF “JESSIE,”
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“Zombie Tea Party 5″ – Jessie convinces Luke that with her help they can beat the neighborhood paintball rival who wins the game every year. Meanwhile, Zuri plans a tea party, and Emma is invited and promptly uninvited by her best friends to Fashion Week, in a new episode of “Jessie,” premiering FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Ya know… I like how they’ve been using “Super Adventure Land” more in recent episodes after they mentioned it so much in the first season.

A TRIP TO THE LOCAL AMUSEMENT PARK TURNS UP A FEW SURPRISES
IN A NEW EPISODE OF “GOOD LUCK CHARLIE,”
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“Return to Super Adventure Land” – While on a family trip to Super Adventure Land, Gabe and Amy are asked to appear in a commercial for the park, but Amy takes the role too seriously and is recast. Meanwhile, Emmett helps Teddy get a job at Adventure Land as a princess to his frog prince. Also, PJ becomes a budding chef and makes elaborate dinners for the family, but is frustrated when Bob starts taking it for granted, in a new episode of “Good Luck Charlie,” premiering SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23 (8:00–8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Rocky’s dad somehow didn’t know his daughter was on TV for a year? Wow, in my family if he was on the MOON someone would have sent him a youtube link in the first week. xD

ROCKY AND TY DANCE AND SING TO CONVINCE THEIR DAD OF THEIR PASSIONS IN A NEW EPISODE OF “SHAKE IT UP,”
SUNDAY, OCOTBER 23 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Doctor It Up” – Rocky’s dad, Dr. Curtis Blue (played by Phil Morris), returns from his trip overseas and is unhappy to find out that Rocky is dancing on “Shake It Up, Chicago.” CeCe and Rocky must figure out a way to convince him that she should remain on the show. Meanwhile, Ty reveals that he’d like to pursue a profession in rapping, and Deuce and Flynn get caught up in a fortune-telling machine, in a new episode of “Shake It Up,” SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

A ha! So we didn’t see the last of the Angels of Darkness. This whole thing makes a lot more sense now. And the Russo’s have to use their powers together? Interesting… almost like they shouldn’t have a wizards completion at all…

THE RUSSO SIBLINGS SAVE THE WIZARD WORLD
IN A NEW EPISODE OF “WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE,”
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“Wizards vs. Everything” – After Dexter reveals himself as Gorog, the angel of darkness, he turns Felix evil in order to use his powerful wand to take over the Wizard World. Alex, Justin and Max learn from Professor Crumbs that they must use their wizard powers together to defeat Gorog and the dark side, in a new episode of “Wizards of Waverly Place,” premiering FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Madam Goo Goo? I Hope Lady GaGa sues. xD That’s all I have to say.

CHYNA, OLIVE AND FLETCHER GO ON A FIELD TRIP
IN A NEW EPISODE OF “A.N.T. FARM,”
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“cANTonese style cuisine” – Chyna is overheard singing by pop superstar Madam Goo Goo, and is totally star-struck when she is given Goo Goo’s phone number so they can work together on a song. However, when the ANTs go on a field trip to a fortune cookie factory, Chyna realizes she lost Goo Goo’s number. So Olive, Fletcher and Angus help retrace Chyna’s steps back to the factory to find the misplaced number. Meanwhile, Lexi finds out she wasn’t invited to a fellow cheerleaders birthday party in a new episode of “A.N.T. Farm,” premiering FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 (8:30-9:00 p.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

So… Jessie wants to do music. That’s her big dream? It would be impressive if she’s discovered after only four episodes of the season. I have a feeling it’s not gonna work out though… we sill have another 18 episodes to fill this season!

JESSIE SEIZES THE CHANCE TO BECOME A MUSIC STAR
IN AN ALL NEW EPISODE OF “JESSIE,”
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“One Day Wonders” – After a music producer spots Jessie singing a song she wrote, she is over the moon with excitement about the possibility that her big break has finally arrived. Meanwhile, Bertram enlists Emma to help style him for his social network profile photo in a new episode of “Jessie,” premiering FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

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.