Save Disney Shows March 2011 Events

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

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

Save W.I.T.C.H. Day – 03/14/11

Save Jake Long Day – 03/29/11

It’s important to remember that paper letters are the key to our efforts, and events are spaced out so you have at least a week to prepare as many as you can. Please refer to our how to help section for addresses and more information.

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

March Disney Channel Highlights

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

Read more on the DC Fans Blog.

The Suite Life Movie

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

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

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

Read more on the DC Fans Blog.

Phineas and Ferb kicks off Season Three

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

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

Read more on the DC Fans Blog.

New Pilot: Madison High

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

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

Read more on the DC Fans Blog.

Billy Ray slams Hannah Montana

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

Read more on the DC Fans Blog.

Disney Tops First Quarter Financial Estimates

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

Read more on the DC Fans Blog.

Bella Thorne Shakes Things Up

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

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

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

Waking Sleeping Beauty

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

Save Disney Shows December 2010 Events

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

Save Jake Long Day – 12/16/10

Save 10 Things Day – 12/20/10

Save W.I.T.C.H. Day – 12/28/10

It’s important to remember that paper letters are the key to our efforts, and events are spaced out so you have at least a week to prepare as many as you can. Please refer to our how to help section for addresses: http://help.savedisneyshows.org

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

Save Disney Shows has a New Look!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

December Disney Channel Highlights

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

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

Read moreabout the upcoming episodes on the DC Fans Blog.

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

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

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

Read more on the DC Fans Blog.

Disney 4th Quarter Profit Sinks 7%

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

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

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

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

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

Read moreon the DC Fans Blog.

Happy 18th Birthday Miley!

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

Read moreon the DC Fans Blog.

The G2I Media Store

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

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

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

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

Selena Gomez on Lopez Tonight

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

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

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

Save Disney Shows October 2010 Events

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

Save 10 Things Day – 10/10/10

Save Kim Possible Day – 10/15/10

Save Jake Long Day – 10/22/10

It’s important to remember that paper letters are the key to our efforts, and events are spaced out so you have at least a week to prepare as many as you can. Please refer to our how to help section for addresses: http://help.savedisneyshows.org

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

Disney Channel October Highlights

Disney Channel is rolling out a lot of new episodes as part of their “October Takeover” Halloween promotion. Highlights include the season finale of Wizards of Waverly Place and JONAS LA.

There’s also a new Halloween special for Sonny with a Chance and The Suite Life on Deck (which Webmaster Greg says is a really good episode, and he would know because he went to the filming for that episode).

The Suite Life on Deck is also having a special cross over episode with Disney XD’s I’m In The Band.

A full list of new episodes coming in October along with episode air dates and summaries is available on the DC Fans Blog.

SDS Fundraising Drive

I would like to thank you all for your support during our last fundraising drive. With your help we where able to renew most of our summer domains, including SaveDisneyShows.com, SaveKimPossible.org, SaveWitch.com, LiloAndStitch.org among others.

However, we are once again in need of your support. Our hosting package for SDS and all it’s affiliated websites expires this month. Can you contribute $5, $10, $20? Any and all donations would be greatly appreciated. All proceeds received will be applied to our upcoming hosting renewal and to keep our campaigns running.

Please refer to this post on the SDS Blog to make a donation. Thank you!

Suite Life Movie Announcement

Well, it’s official. Disney is making a Suite Life DCOM. There have been rumors of one circulating for a while, but what they’ve actually come up for the plot seems rather strange.

As the story goes, teenage twins Cody and Zack Martin receive an opportunity to participate in the prestigious Gemini Project at a high-tech research center that studies the dynamics between twins. Soon they find themselves connected in a way they’ve never been before: When one twin experiences a sensation, thought or feeling, the other twin feels it too. While this newfound power helps the boys see eye to eye for the first time, it ultimately puts them in more danger than they could have imagined.

Is this how Disney really intends to end the series?

Read more on the DC Fans Blog and visit Save The Suite Life.

It’s Halloween Time!

Halloween is by far the best recruiting day of the year. All year long we spend a lot of time encouraging everyone to get out there and find more people who don’t yet know about our movement(s). This might be by posting flyers around town, wearing SDS merchandise, and/or by posting about us online. But on Halloween, kids (and their parents) come right to your door. So put a couple flyers on it. Or pass out handouts with the candy. It’s a great opportunity for near free promotion that should not be wasted. Start printing your flyers and handouts now! For your convenience, we’ve organized our available flyers and handouts on our Halloween Bash Website. Spread the Word!

Hannah Montana Soundtrack

We all know that Hannah Montana season four will be the last for this series. And as a result, the last Hannah Montana soundtrack will be released this month.

The album covers much musical ground, from intimate ballads to straight-up high-voltage pop. “Gonna Get This” is a synth-laden pop duet between Miley and the Caribbean-based singer Iyaz, while the harmony-rich “Need a Little Love” pairs Miley with legendary singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow. Miley and her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, sing together the ballad “Love That Lets Go,” a fitting tribute to their close relationship, both on screen and off. The sentiment continues on “Been Here All Along” and the wistful farewell, “I’ll Always Remember You.” But the album kicks into high gear with upbeat rockers like “Kiss It Goodbye,” “I’m Still Good,” and the club anthem “Are You Ready.” The soulful “Ordinary Girl,” “Que Sera” and the explosive pop of “Barefoot Cinderella” round out the album’s 11 tracks.

Read more on the DC Fans Blog.

Selena Gomez’s New CD & Concert Videos

Speaking of new Disney CDs, the greatest Disney girl still on the network, Selena Gomez, just released her sophomore album A Year Without Rain.

Selena’s new album doesn’t disappoint. From the title track “A Year Without Rain” to her single “Round & Round” this album really delivers. But if you want more, check out Webmaster Greg’s concert videos from Selena’s sold out show at the LA County Fair.

See the concert videos now at the DC Fans Blog.

Greg met Ariana Grande!

And this has absolutely nothing to do with Disney, but over very own Webmaster Greg was lucky enough to hang out with some Nickelodeon stars including Ariana Grande of Victorious and the great Dan Schneider, creator of All That, The Amanda Show, Kenan and Kel, Zoey 101, iCarly, and more. It was all part of a fundraiser for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Read more at the DC Fans Blog.

Save Disney Shows September 2010 Events

Save 10 Things Day – 09/10/10

Save W.I.T.C.H. Day – 09/16/10

Save Lilo & Stitch Weekend Bash – 09/24-27/10

It’s important to remember that paper letters are the key to our efforts, and events are spaced out so you have at least a week to prepare as many as you can. Please refer to our how to help section for addresses: http://help.savedisneyshows.org

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

Michael Riley named president of ABC Family

The former president of ABC Family, Paul Lee, was recently promoted to President of ABC after Steve McPherson stepped down last month.

Well, now Disney has announced Lee’s replacement, Michael Riley, formerly of Radio Disney. Disney describes him as a “Respected television and radio executive” but only time will tell if he is up to the task of running the continually under-performing and under-promoted ABC Family channel.

Read more at the DC Fans Blog.

Save 10 Things Rally

“Ten-Things Mob” has organized a Protest outside Disney/ABC headquarters to get 10 Things I Hate About You renewed. This is not a sanctioned SDS event and we have no connection to the organizers of this event. But we did want our members to at least know about this event. You can find out more about the event on their facebook page.

Fish Hooks Premieres September 24th!

“Fish Hooks,” an imaginative, eye-catching and funny animated series revolving around three tweens, Milo, Bea and Oscar (who happen to be fish), as they navigate the choppy waters of high school, will premiere FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 (9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Created by children’s book illustrator and author Noah Z. Jones (“Not Norman,” “The Monster in the Backpack”), the series is produced using an innovative mixture of digital animation and photo collage. It stars Kyle Massey (“Cory in the House”) as Milo, Chelsea Staub (“JONAS L.A.”) as Bea and Justin Roiland (“The Sarah Silverman Program”) as Oscar. Recurring guest stars include comedian Rachel Dratch (“Saturday Night Live”), exercise guru Richard Simmons, comedic legend Jerry Stiller (“The King of Queens”), ABC TV star Atticus Shaffer (“The Middle”) and Edie McClurg (“Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”), among others.

Maxwell Atoms (“The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy”) is the executive producer and Noah Z. Jones is the co-executive producer. Carl Greenblatt (“Chowder”) and Bill Reiss (“Chowder”) direct the episodes.

Read more on the DC Fans Blog.

Zeke and Luther Renewed for Season Three

Disney has formally announced the renewal of the Disney XD original series Zeke and Luther for a third season.

Disney XD has ordered a third season of the hit comedy series “Zeke and Luther.” The announcement was made today by Gary Marsh, president, Entertainment, and chief creative officer, Disney Channels Worldwide. New episodes of the buddy comedy about two best friends determined to achieve epic skateboarding status will begin production fall 2010 in and around southern California. Starring are popular teen actors Hutch Dano, Adam Hicks, Ryan Newman and Daniel Curtis Lee.

In making the announcement, Marsh said: “We have great comedic talent on camera and behind the scenes, and we join its growing fan base in looking forward to a third season of the unique and relatable storytelling that has made ‘Zeke and Luther’ so popular, especially among boys.”

Read more at the DC Fans Blog.

Bridgit Mendler’s DCOM Lemonade Mouth

Be watching for Bridgit Mendler’s new DCOM ” Lemonade Mouth” sometime later this year or next. It sounds like they’re trying to make another High School Musical to me.

Production has begun in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on the music-driven “Lemonade Mouth,” a Disney Channel Original Movie that tells kids and tweens that building your confidence rocks and finding your destiny rules. The story follows five disparate high school students who meet in detention, realize they are destined to rock, and ultimately form a band that becomes a champion for students sidelined by the high school elite.

Starring are: Bridgit Mendler (Disney Channel’s “Good Luck Charlie”) as lead vocalist Olivia White, Adam Hicks (Disney XD’s “Zeke and Luther”) as keyboardist Wen Giford, Hayley Kiyoko (Disney Channel’s “Wizards of Waverly Place”) as electric guitarist Stella Yamada, Naomi Scott (Disney Channel UK’s “Life Bites”) as bass guitarist Mohini, Blake Michael (who was discovered during an open casting call conducted by Disney Channels Worldwide) as percussionist Charlie Delgado, Nick Roux as Scott Pickett, Chris Brochu as Ray Beach from rival band Mudslide Crush, Tisha Campbell-Martin (“My Wife and Kids”) as music teacher Miss Reznick and Christopher McDonald (“Family Law”) as Principal Brenigan.

Read more about the show at the DC Fans Blog.

Save Disney Shows August 2010 Events

Save 10 Things Day – 08/10/10

Save W.I.T.C.H. Day – 08/14/10

Save Kim Possible Day – 08/23/10

Save Lilo & Stitch Weekend Bash – 08/27-30/10

It’s important to remember that paper letters are the key to our efforts, and events are spaced out so you have at least a week to prepare as many as you can. Please refer to our how to help section for addresses: http://help.savedisneyshows.org

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

Paul Lee Promoted to President of ABC

ABC Family’s management only gave Ruby 10 episodes and ended 10 Things after only one season. Is this the kind of management Paul Lee will be bringing to the ABC Network?

The 50-year-old, London-born Lee, a former BBC television executive, [and current ABC Family President] will oversee creative and business operations for the broadcast network as well as ABC Studios, the company’s in-house TV production unit. It’s a massive job for the executive, who has spent the last decade keeping a modest profile at mid-size cable channels.

But Disney executives are confident that Lee is up to the task. They point to Lee’s variety of skills, which include producing and directing made-for-TV movies. He worked on spicy telenovelas, a staple of Spanish-language television.

Read more at the SDS Blog.

Good Luck Charlie Renewed for Season 2

In 2Q10, “Good Luck Charlie” ranked as the No. 1 series on television among Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14, posting double-digit gains year to year among both demographics and defeating its time period competition by triple digits.

Good Luck Charlie has clearly gotten some pretty impressive ratings, so it’s no surprise that Disney has picked up the show for another season. However, it is a little surprising that they’ve already ordered a movie!

Read more on the DC Fans Blog.

New DCOM: Den Brother

This month’s new DCOM, Den Brother, premieres August 13th on Disney Channel. The movie stars Hutch Dano (Zeke and Luther) and G. Hannelius (Sonny With A Chance).

Hutch Dano and James Gaisford on the Den Brother Set

In the movie, 16-year-old hockey star Alex Pearson gets suspended from his team after showboating during a game, and to his dismay, finds himself filling in as a Bumble Bee Troop leader for his little sister Emily’s troop. He must pose as the troop’s elderly den mother from time to time but thinks it’s a small price to pay, especially since he can get Emily and the girls to do his chores and make him snacks in exchange for merit badges. Even more advantageous, Alex has the opportunity to get closer to the beautiful Matisse Burrows, leader of another Bumble Bee Troop. However, when his self-centered antics cost Emily and her friends an opportunity to participate in the long-anticipated Camporee, Alex finally sees how he has affected those he cares about and must devise a plan that will get his troop into the camp.

Read more on the DC Fans Blog.

Disney Channel August Highlights

Disney is premiering several new Hannah, Sonny, Wizards, Charlie, On Deck, and JONAS LA episodes this August! The full list is much too long for this email alert, so be sure to click the link below to read the full article.

Read more at the DC Fans Blog.

Shake It Up Episode Filming

You heard about it here first! Disney Channel’s next live action series (and the replacement for Hannah Montana) began filming in LA last month, and Webmaster Greg has the inside scoop from the filming of the second episode.

In the pilot we are introduced to best friends CeCe Jones (Bella Thorne) and Rocky Blue (Zendaya Coleman). … At school, we meet Deuce (Adam Irigoyen) … [who] also had an important gift for the girls, a flier with the info to audition for a dance show called “Shake it Up Chicago.” Rocky is reluctant, but CeCe insists that they give it a try – it is their dream to be professional dancers after all. … Anyway, CeCe and Rocky audition for the show and through no fault of her own CeCe is eliminated. Rocky makes it, but doesn’t want to go without her BFF. CeCe insists that Rocky follow through with her dream and marches her to the studio – with Rocky still in her pajamas. This next segment was very Hannah Montana-esque as CeCe helped Rocky change into her dance clothes during the live show. Fortunately, the host thought more of it than [Greg] did, because instead of firing Rocky, he asked both girls to stay on the show. And that is how these two best friends ended up on TV.

This show plays upon familiar themes and is no way groundbreaking, but it’s a solid effort and is likely to become a a big hit. The star of the show, Bella Thorne, is clearly very talented and as the first of the next generation of DC stars is likely to become the next Miley – and we mean that in a good way!

Read more about the show at the DC Fans Blog.

Save Disney Shows June 2010 Events

Save 10 Things Day – 06/10/10

Save Kim Possible Day – 06/14/10

Save Lilo & Stitch Weekend Bash – 06/21-27/10

Save W.I.T.C.H. Day – 06/29/10

It’s important to remember that paper letters are the key to our efforts, and events are spaced out so you have at least a week to prepare as many as you can. Please refer to our how to help section for addresses: http://help.savedisneyshows.org

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

Our first Save 10 Things Day

ABC Family’s 10 Things was canceled last month, and the series finale ended on a cliff hanger! It sounds like the decision was primarily made in response to lower than expected ratings. Which means that a sizable fan campaign has a reasonable chance of convincing the company to continue to invest in the show.

We are holding our first Save 10 Things day this month, on the 10th. Learn more about the show and how you can help at our Save 10 Things website: http://save10things.sds.me/.

Wizards of Waverly Place RENEWED for Season Four!

We did it guys! Disney has officially announced the renewal of WOWP for a fourth season, AND they’re making a second DCOM!

Disney has ordered a fourth season of its Emmy Award-winning sitcom “Wizards of Waverly Place,” and is in development on the sequel to “Wizards of Waverly Place The Movie,” cable TV’s second-highest rated scripted telecast of all time in Total Viewers (13.5 million), Kids 6-11 and Tweens. The announcement was made today by Gary Marsh, president, Entertainment, and chief creative officer, Disney Worldwide. on the fourth season is scheduled to begin in August with show runners Vince Cheung and Ben Montanio (“Married…with Children,” “Greetings from Tucson”) executive-producing. Todd J. Greenwald (“Hannah Montana,” “Saved By the Bell: The New Class”) is the series creator and also an executive producer.

In making the announcement, Marsh said, “The Emmy win this past year confirmed what we already believed — this is a cast of superstar comedic talent, backed by an inspired team of writers and producers.”

Read more at the DC Fans Blog.

New SDS Fundraising Drive

I want to thank our members for your continued support of our movement. With your help, we where able to renew most of our domain names and keep the site online. However, it’s been almost a year and those same domains are up for renewal again!

The domains we’re trying to renew include:

SAVEDISNEYSHOWS.COM
SAVEKIMPOSSIBLE.ORG
SAVEWITCH.COM
MISSIONKIMPOSSIBLE.COM
SDSFORUM.ORG
SAVEKP.COM
SAVEKP.ORG
SAVELILOANDSTITCH.ORG
SAVEOURSTITCH.ORG
LILOANDSTITCH.ORG
FIXDISNEY.COM
LEROYANDSTITCH.COM
PRESERVETHEMAGIC.ORG
SAVEDISNEYSHOWS.NET

Can you contribute $5, $10, $20? Any donations are appreciated. All proceeds received go right back to Save Disney Shows to keep our campaigns running. Click here for more information or to make a donation. Thank you.

Disney 2010 Second Quarter Financial Results

In a May 11 release, the Walt Disney Company reported diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the second quarter increased 45 percent to $0.48 from $0.33 in the prior-year quarter. EPS for the current and prior-year quarter include the items discussed in the following paragraph. Excluding these items, EPS increased 12 percent to $0.48 from $0.43 in the prior-year quarter…

Read more on the SDS Blog.

16 Wishes – June 25th

Debby Ryan’s DCOM 16 Wishes will premiere Friday June 25rd on Disney Channel. The movie follows Abby Jensen (played by Ryan), a teenager who can’t wait to grow up, and when she’s handed the chance to make all her wishes come true, quickly learns the importance of being careful what you wish for.

Starring are Debby Ryan (“The Suite Life on Deck”) as Abby Jensen; Jean-Luc Bilodeau (“Kyle XY”) as Jay Kepler; Anna Mae Routledge (“Harper’s Island”) as Celeste; and Karissa Tynes (“Aliens in America”) as Krista Cook. Produced by MarVista Entertainment, the movie was written by Annie DeYoung (Disney Channel’s “StarStruck,” “Princess Protection Program”) and was directed by Peter DeLuise (“Stargate SG-1?).

Read more at the DC Fans Blog.

New Disney Channel Series: Shake It Up!

Disney has ordered “Shake It Up!,” a buddy comedy centered around a teen dance show, created by Chris Thompson (“Laverne and Shirley,” “Bosom Buddies,” “The Truth,” “Action”) and executive-produced by Thompson and Rob Lotterstein (“The War at Home,” “Ellen”). It stars 12-year-old Bella Thorne (“Big Love”) and 13-year-old Zendaya. The multi-camera series will begin in Hollywood, California, in July for a scheduled Fall 2010 premiere on Disney Channel. The was made today by Gary Marsh, president, Entertainment, and chief creative officer, Disney Worldwide.

Marsh said, “Newcomers Bella Thorne and Zendaya make for one of the most likable and engaging BFF duos we’ve ever seen. And while buddy comedies have been around since the start of television, what makes ‘Shake It Up’ unique is that this is the first time anyone has incorporated dancing into the underlying premise of a sitcom.”

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

Sonny with a Chance Filming!

As this newsletter comes to a close, we wanted to apologize for being a few days late. This has been a crazy week for Webmaster greg, which ended with an unbelievable event this past Friday night. Greg attended the filming for one of the last season two episodes of Sonny with a Chance!

This was episode 222 “Sonny with a Choice” directed by Eric Dean Seaton. … don’t want to give away much on the plot. This is a episode for the overall season two storyline and it wouldn’t be fair to you all to spoil how it ends. In this episode, So Random and MacKenzie Falls are both nominated for the Tween Choice award for best Tween show, which causes some (additional) friction between the two casts. … Needless to say, people where impressed. Ezra took a moment then to mention that I had a fansite to one of the showrunners. I think it was creator Steve Marmel, but I’m not sure.

You can read more about the filming at the DC Fans Blog and discuss the show at the SWAC Forum.

Save Disney Shows February 2010 Events

Save Jake Long Day – 02/11/10

Save W.I.T.C.H. Day – 02/12/10

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

Save Kim Possible Day – 02/20/10

Save Wizards Day – 02/26/10

It’s important to remember that paper letters are the key to our efforts, and events are spaced out so you have at least a week to prepare as many as you can. Please refer to our how to help section for addresses: http://help.savedisneyshows.org

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

Save Wizards of Waverly Place!

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

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

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

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

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

Happy Birthday Sonny!

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

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

Season 1	Season 2

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

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

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

The Suite Life on Deck & Hannah Montana

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nikki Reed Named VP of Original Series

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

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

Get StarStruck February 14th

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

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

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

Save Disney Shows January 2010 Events

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

Save Kim Possible Day – 01/19/10

Save Jake Long Day – 01/21/10

Save W.I.T.C.H. Day – 01/29/10

t’s important to remember that paper letters are the key to our efforts, and events are spaced out so you have at least a week to prepare as many as you can. Please refer to our how to help section for addresses: http://help.savedisneyshows.org

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

Jake Long’s 5th Anniversary!

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

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

Disney Annual Shareholder Meeting Announced.

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

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

Read the full article on the SDS Blog.

New Disney XD Series Announced

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

Read the full article at DC Fans.

Another Sneak Peak of Good Luck Charlie!

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

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

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

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

Read the full article at DC Fans.

Save Disney Shows December 2009 Events

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

Save Jake Long Day – 12/14/09

SDS Holiday Bash! – 12/18/09

Save W.I.T.C.H. Day – 12/22/09

Save Kim Possible Day – 12/29/09

It’s important to remember that paper letters are the key to our efforts, and events are spaced out so you have at least a week to prepare as many as you can. Please refer to our how to help section for addresses: http://help.savedisneyshows.org

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

Special Event: SDS Holiday Bash 2009!

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

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

Mission Kim Possible to Close?

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

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

Kevin Gamble joins Disney Television Animation

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

Read the full article on the SDS Blog.

Disney Fourth Quarter Earnings

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

Read the full article on the SDS Blog.

JONAS Renewed for Season Two

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

Read the full article on the SDS Blog.

Sneak Peak of Good Luck Charlie!

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

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

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

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

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

Save Disney Shows November 2009 Events

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

Save Jake Long Day – 11/10/09

Save Kim Possible Day – 11/13/09

Save W.I.T.C.H. Day – 11/24/09

It’s important to remember that paper letters are the key to our efforts, and events are spaced out so you have at least a week to prepare as many as you can. Please refer to our how to help section for addresses: http://help.savedisneyshows.org

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

New Disney Animated Series: Fish Hooks

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

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

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

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

Read the full Disney press release on the SDS Blog.

Suite Life on Deck Renewed

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

Read the full Disney press release on the SDS Blog.

Miramax President Steps Down

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

Read the full article on the SDS Blog.

SDS Joins Twitter!

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

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