Disney Channel Shows

Robin Agranoff promoted at DC Programing

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Robin Agranoff I'm sure I'm not the only one that's ever been, as they say, disappointing with Disney channel's eccentric scheduling.  From her new post as vice president for Programming at Disney Channel worldwide, Robin Agranoff is the one who will be in charge of that going forward.
Official Disney Press Release follows:
ROBIN AGRANOFF PROMOTED TO VICE PRESIDENT, PROGRAMMING, DISNEY CHANNELS Robin Agranoff has been promoted to vice president, Programming, Disney Channels, it was announced today by Paul DeBenedittis, senior vice president, Programming Strategy, Disney Channels Worldwide, to whom she will report. She continues to be responsible for managing programming planning and scheduling for ratings leader Disney Channel, its learning-focused block for preschoolers, Playhouse Disney (soon to be rebranded Disney Junior) and ABC Kids. DeBenedittis said: "This well deserved promotion recognizes Robin's dedication, her passion for kids programming and consistent creative scheduling strategies that most recently delivered Disney Channel to its most-watched year in the network’s history in Total Viewers and among the kid demographics we serve." Agranoff joined Disney Channel in 2005 as director, Programming Planning and Acquisitions for Disney Channel, Playhouse Disney and ABC Kids, and was promoted to executive director, Programming Planning, Scheduling and Acquisitions in 2007. Prior to her tenure at Disney she was director of Programming and Operations for Discovery Kids, overseeing the programming block on NBC, TLC and the Discovery Kids Channel. From 1998-2000 she worked for the ABC Television Network in research for daytime and children's programming. Agranoff began her career in 1994 at Turner Broadcasting, which included booking talent for Cartoon's Network's "Space Ghost Coast to Coast" and a position in Turner Entertainment Group's research department. A graduate of Northwestern University's School of Speech, Agranoff is a volunteer big sister for Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles.

Demi Lovato’s Christmas

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As was previously rumored, Demi did spend Christmas in the Chicago area with her Family on a one day break from her treatment regiment.

Demi Lovato Spends Christmas with her Family

Demi Lovato Spends Christmas with her Family

(Her Sister Dallas is lookin' pretty good too...)

Demi Lovato Spends Christmas with her Family

Demi Lovato Spends Christmas with her Family

Demmers doesn't look too happy, but that might just be because she forgot how annoying the paparazzi are.

Demi Lovato Spends Christmas with her Family

Demi Lovato Spends Christmas with her Family

She's back at treatment now, but I'm glad she got to spend some time with her family. We all love you Demi! <3

Bella Thorne’s Disney Channel Wand ID

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Young Bella Thorne of Shake it Up was very excited to get her very own Disney Channel Wand ID.

Bella Thorne Disney Channel Wand ID

I used to make screencaps of all the "You're Watching Disney Channel" segments, but once the gallery went down I got out of the habit.

Bella Thorne Disney Channel Wand ID

Of course, after I saw how excited Bella was about this on her twitter, I decided I'd have to make at least a few caps of it, for old times sake.

Bella Thorne Disney Channel Wand ID

Click any pic to see the full set of nine pics. :)

January Disney Channel Highlights

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So, here's the monthly update on what Disney Channel has planned for January 2011

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They're really easing us Cailey supporters. LOL
CODY AND BAILEY EACH ACT OUT THEIR VERSION OF THEIR BREAKUP FOR A CLASS PLAY IN A NEW EPISODE OF "THE SUITE LIFE ON DECK," FRIDAY, JANUARY 7 ON DISNEY CHANNEL "The Play's the Thing" – When Miss Tutweiler assigns the class to write and direct their own play, Cody and Bailey each write their versions of their breakup. But when they must present their plays before a live audience, they forget about their theatrical squabble and begin to quarrel for real, in a new episode of "The Suite Life on Deck," premiering FRIDAY, JANUARY 7 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Now this looks like an interesting Wizards episode. Plus we finally ge to meet Maxine!
A SPELL GOES HAYWIRE CHANGING MAX'S LIFE FOREVER IN A NEW EPISODE OF "WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE," FRIDAY, JANUARY 7 ON DISNEY CHANNEL "Three Maxes and a Little Lady" – After Max has the family wizard competition moved up a year (to the following week), Alex and Justin each transform into Max to try and get the date changed back. But when Max arrives at the commissioner's office to also change the date back, he is surprised to find that two of him are already there. In an attempt to transform back into themselves, Alex's and Justin's spells go haywire, creating a magical mistake of epic proportions, in a new episode of "Wizards of Waverly Place," premiering FRIDAY, JANUARY 7 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. Starring are Selena Gomez as Alex Russo, David Henrie as Justin Russo, Jake T. Austin as Max Russo, Jennifer Stone as Harper Finkle, Maria Canals-Barrera as Theresa Russo and David Deluise as Jerry Russo. Guest starring is Bailee Madison as Maxine.
Fish ninjas? LOL This show is crazy.
MILO GETS A NINJA IN A NEW EPISODE OF "FISH HOOKS," FRIDAY, JANUARY 7 ON DISNEY CHANNEL "Milo Gets a Ninja" – Milo finds a Siamese fighting fish, and uses his skills to intimidate Jocktopus and stop him from bullying everyone at school. But with the ninja at his side, Milo becomes hungry with power and eventually turns into the bullier. "Funny Fish" – Oscar decides that he needs to develop a better sense of humor since everyone around him seems to think things are funny when he doesn't. In order to fit in, he decides to start laughing at everything, but gets into trouble with the school bully after laughing at him for falling down in the hallway.
So I guess there really is one more episode of SWAC left this season.
SONNY SIGNS UP FOR OPEN MIC NIGHT IN A NEW EPISODE OF "SONNY WITH A CHANCE," SUNDAY, JANUARY 9 ON DISNEY CHANNEL "New Girl" – After breaking up with Chad, Sonny writes a song to sing at open mic night. But when her new neighbor asks her to quiet down her practicing, Chad steps in and bets the neighbor that everyone will love Sonny's song, unaware that it's about him, in a new episode of "Sonny With A Chance," SUNDAY, JANUARY 9 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
"Wild it up"? Wow, I'm a bit leery regarding that title!
ROCKY TRIES TO CHANGE HER IMAGE IN A NEW EPISODE OF "SHAKE IT UP," SUNDAY, JANUARY 9 -- Cat Deeley ("So You Think You Can Dance") Guest Stars -- "Wild It Up" – Rocky tries to change her image when she reads a blog about how she is a goody-two-shoe, and winds up in Vice Principal Winslow's (Cat Deeley) office, facing suspension for defacing the Principal's office. Meanwhile, Deuce and Flynn try to catch a mouse on the loose in CeCe's apartment, in a new episode of "Shake It Up," SUNDAY, JANUARY 9 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
London is doing something nice for Bailey!? This is madness! Also, we've already met Moseby's big brother. So... this is a different brother or what?
NBA PLAYERS DWIGHT HOWARD, DERON WILLIAMS AND KEVIN LOVE VISIT THE S.S. TIPTON, AND LONDON TAKES BAILEY HOME FOR HER GRANDMA'S 90TH BIRTHDAY PARTY IN A THREE-PART SPECIAL OF "THE SUITE LIFE ON DECK," FRIDAY, JANUARY 14 ON DISNEY CHANNEL "Twister: Part 1" – London offers to take Bailey home for her grandma's 90th birthday party, but when her blimp goes down, the girls must road-trip to Kettlecorn. Unsure why Bailey has left the boat, Cody mopes around before deciding to head to Kettlecorn to win her back. Meanwhile, Zack and Woody challenge Moseby and his brother to a basketball game – only to discover Moseby's brother is NBA star Dwight Howard, who is visiting the S.S. Tipton with his buddies Deron Williams and Kevin Love, in the first of a three-part special of "The Suite Life on Deck," premiering FRIDAY, JANUARY 14 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Moose is back? Ah, a nice little bit of continuity for Suite Life.
A TORNADO HITS KETTLECORN IN THE SECOND OF A THREE-PART SPECIAL OF "THE SUITE LIFE ON DECK," SATURDAY, JANUARY 15 ON DISNEY CHANNEL "Twister: Part 2" – When Cody arrives in Kettlecorn, he learns that he is not Bailey's only ex-boyfriend who has come to win her back – Moose (Hutch Dano) is also there. When a tornado approaches, everyone must pile together into the Pickett's shelter. While in the shelter, Bailey gets knocked out and has a "Wizard of Oz"-type dream, and when she awakes, she finds that her family's farm has been destroyed. Unable to afford school due to the tragedy, Bailey will not be returning to the S.S. Tipton, in the second of a three-part special of "The Suite Life on Deck," premiering SATURDAY, JANUARY 15 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
OMG, We actually get to see Mr. Tipton!? This is definitely the final season.
VIEWERS FINALLY SEE MR. TIPTON WHEN CODY ASKS LONDON'S TYCOON DAD TO HELP SAVE BAILEY'S FAMILY FARM, IN PART THREE OF "THE SUITE LIFE ON DECK" PREMIERING SUNDAY, JANUARY 16 ON DISNEY CHANNEL -- John Michael Higgins ("The Late Shift") Plays the Never Before Seen Mr. Tipton -- "Twister, Part 3" - After three seasons, London Tipton's tycoon father and owner of the Tipton hotel and S.S. Tipton, makes a un-obscured appearance when Cody begs him to help save Bailey's family farm in Kettlecorn, on part three of a three part special of "The Suite Life on Deck," premiering SUNDAY, JANUARY 16 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT). In his previous appearances, Mr. Tipton has been surrounded by bodyguards, his face hidden.
Okay, so we're gonna get two big multi-part episodes in January? This seems... kinda strange.
THE DUNCANS GET MORE THAN THEY BARGAINED FOR ON A FAMILY SKI TRIP IN PART ONE OF A SPECIAL TWO-PART NEW EPISODE OF "GOOD LUCK CHARLIE," AIRING SUNDAY, JANUARY 16 ON DISNEY CHANNEL "Snow Show, Part 1" – While on a family ski trip, Teddy meets a psychic who tells her that she will meet her true love during the vacation, but things quickly turn complicated when she keeps running into different guys, including Spencer. Meanwhile, Amy and Bob discover that they are not officially married due to a technical glitch, so Amy tries to turn the situation into a romantic wedding, while Bob would rather use the time to ski. On the other side of the slope, Gabe unintentionally racks up the room service bill and PJ snowboards down the wrong mountain, only to end up in a mysterious cabin with two pretty girls, in a new episode of "Good Luck Charlie," premiering SUNDAY, JANUARY 16 (8:30–9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Uh oh, a Jelious Alex is dangerous... Sounds like this could be fun!
ALEX IS JEALOUS OF MAXINE IN A NEW EPISODE OF "WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE," FRIDAY, JANUARY 21 ON DISNEY CHANNEL "Daddy's Little Girl" – Alex is jealous that Jerry is giving so much attention to "Maxine." Meanwhile, Harper lies to Zeke, telling him that the Russo's don't like him anymore, in order to keep him away from the substation and discovering "Maxine," in a new episode of "Wizards of Waverly Place," premiering FRIDAY, JANUARY 21 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Another Fish Hooks. Yay.
MILO LEARNS HE MIGHT GET SENT AWAY IN A NEW EPISODE OF "FISH HOOKS," FRIDAY, JANUARY 21 ON DISNEY CHANNEL "Dropsy" – Milo fakes having a disease called Dropsy when he sees Albert Glass, who really has the fish illness, getting special attention and treatment. Taking his performance too far, Milo panics when he learns he's being sent away so he doesn't infect everyone. Albert Glass is voiced by Atticus Shaffer (ABC's "The Middle"). "Queen Bea" – Bea fears that she won't be named Homecoming Queen when her classmates learn her parents will be chaperones at the dance. To ensure her win, she enlists Milo and Oscar to create a fake school dance for her parents to chaperone instead, and tries to keep up the charade by going back and forth between the two dances.
Spencer has the nerve to try and win Teddy back? :(
THE QUEST FOR A PERFECT FAMILY VACATION CONTINUES TO GO DOWNHILL IN PART TWO OF THE SPECIAL TWO-PART NEW EPISODE OF "GOOD LUCK CHARLIE," SUNDAY, JANUARY 23 ON DISNEY CHANNEL "Snow Show, Part 2" – Still on their family ski trip, Teddy asks Ivy to come meet her so the two of them can sort out the psychic's vision of who Teddy's true love is. When Spencer reveals that he wants Teddy back, she must decide if he is the one, or if they should just stay friends. Meanwhile, Gabe and PJ enter a pairs ice skating competition to win prize money to pay back each of their personal debts and Bob tries to make up with Amy by planning a surprise wedding, in a new episode of "Good Luck Charlie," premiering SUNDAY, JANUARY 23 (8:00–8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Matchmaking? Oy. This show should really focus on the dancing.
CECE TRIES TO PLAY MATCHMAKER FOR DEUCE IN A NEW EPISODE OF "SHAKE IT UP," SUNDAY, JANUARY 23 ON DISNEY CHANNEL "Match It Up" – CeCe tries to play matchmaker for Deuce, but her plan backfires when he gets back together with his up to no good girlfriend, Savannah. Ty, Rocky and CeCe scheme up a plan to prove Savannah's only attracted to his money, in order to set him up with Dina, who they feel he is more compatible with. Meanwhile, Flynn helps Henry earn a Coyote Scout camping badge, in a new episode of "Shake It Up," SUNDAY, JANUARY 23 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Kenny Ortega is gonna guest star on Phineas and Ferb? Cool.
KENNY ORTEGA GUEST STARS IN A NEW MUSICAL EPISODE OF "PHINEAS AND FERB," FRIDAY, JANUARY 28 ON DISNEY CHANNEL "Rollercoaster The Musical!" – In this musical, Phineas and Ferb revisit the day they built their gigantic rollercoaster. Using a combination of music, song and dance, Phineas and Ferb build a rollercoaster in their backyard, Candace tries to bust them by getting their mom to return from the grocery store early, and Dr. Doofenshmirtz attempts to pull the Eastern Seaboard to the west using tinfoil and a giant magnet. Choreographer Kenny Ortega ("High School Musical") makes a guest appearance as himself.
More Fish Hooks. Um... I like Chelsea Kane. :) Teddy finally turns 16? Wow. Bridgit is 18 now. LOL
TEDDY TURNS 16 IN A NEW EPISODE OF "GOOD LUCK CHARLIE," SUNDAY, JANUARY 30 ON DISNEY CHANNEL "Driving Mrs. Dabney" – Teddy's sixteenth birthday is coming up and when Bob refuses to take her out to practice driving, she volunteers to drive Mrs. Dabney around to get more experience behind the wheel. Meanwhile, Gabe brings home a lost dog and although Amy is not happy about it at first, she soon takes a liking to him and is heartbroken when the dog's owner shows up to claim him, in a new episode of "Good Luck Charlie," premiering SUNDAY, JANUARY 30 (8:30–9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Overall... it looks like an interesting month. It needs more Wizards though.

Netflix and Disney/ABC Expand Online Offerings

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Disney and Netflix are greatly expanding their paid, legal online streaming services.

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Press Release Follows:
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. and BURBANK, Calif., Dec. 8, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Netflix, Inc. and Disney-ABC Television Group today announced a new licensing agreement between the two companies that will allow Netflix to stream hundreds of episodes from the ABC Television Network, Disney Channel and - for the first time - ABC Family over the Internet. The agreement, brokered by Disney-ABC Domestic Television, will add significantly to the growing selection of movies and TV episodes that can be streamed from Netflix. Once made available to Netflix from Disney-ABC - which, for relevant programming, will be no earlier than 15 days after initial telecast - episodes can be streamed instantly with Netflix memberships starting at $7.99 a month. Among the highlights, Netflix members will be able to enjoy: Prior season episodes of current ABC hit series "Grey's Anatomy," "Desperate Housewives" and, for the first time on Netflix, "Brothers & Sisters," all of which are among the network's most successful and popular TV franchises in recent years. Every episode of recent ABC favorites "Lost" and "Ugly Betty," the latter making its streaming debut at Netflix. Each season of several hit series from ABC Studios, including "Scrubs" and "Reaper," which are both new additions to Netflix. A host of content from the Disney Channel, including the hits "Phineas and Ferb" and "Good Luck Charlie," which are also new to Netflix; updated and expanded offerings of "The Suite Life on Deck" and "Wizards of Waverly Place;" and library offerings from the smash hits "Hannah Montana" and "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody." A wide range of content from ABC Family, marking the introduction of ABC Family content streaming from Netflix. Included are the hit series "Greek," "Make It or Break It," "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" and "Melissa & Joey." "TV content streamed from Netflix has proven to be immensely popular with our members," said Ted Sarandos, the company's chief content officer. "Adding to our existing Disney-ABC lineup with great network and cable shows, and opening up ABC Family for the first time, are important steps in creating a wide and diverse selection of content Netflix members of all ages can watch." In addition to the hundreds of TV episodes included in the agreement, Disney Channel and ABC Family movies such as "High School Musical," "High School Musical 2," "Camp Rock," and "Beauty & the Briefcase," as well as new releases "Avalon High," "Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam" and "Revenge of the Bridesmaids," will also be available to watch at Netflix.

First look at Pirates Of The Caribbean 4

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The trailer has finally been released. And it looks rather interesting. ;) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmjO0iNdd6c Interview with Director Rob Marshall follows:
I found myself sipping coffee outside of an AMC theater in downtown Disneyland at 5:30 AM yesterday morning, surrounded by grown men and women dressed as the pirates of lore. Had I stumbled upon the last stragglers from an all night swashbuckling shindig? No. This was Disney’s “Pirates Fans First” event – a morning devoted to whetting the appetites of only the most ardent Jack Sparrow devotees with the world premiere of the Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides trailer in vivid, jump-out-at-you-and-pull-you-back-in 3D. The 2D trailer was released online yesterday afternoon, but the winners of the ‘Fans First’ contest had the opportunity to catch the first glimpse of the 3D footage that theater goers will be able to see later this week. The trailer will screen at the head of TRON: Legacy beginning this Friday, December 17th. After the trailer, participants were invited to ride the inspirational Pirates ride; swear and oath to the scandalous and seafaring way of life, enjoy breakfast at Disneyland, and take photos with “Jack” and his crew. We will have footage from the event, and the fans response to the trailer soon. In the interim, we have some thoughts on the look of the film, as well as the short chat that we were able to participate in with On Stranger Tides director, Rob Marshall. The 3D format of the trailer differed a bit from the more subtle, immersive 3D of TRON: Legacy and Avatar. It felt like a more finely-tuned version of classic 3D – the type that was originally created to pop out at the audience at opportune moments, giving them the sense that they are witnessing a cinematic pop-up book; something with all of the elements of the standard, and a little something extra. The lush mountains and jungles all but surround you; swords thrust and parry towards the audience, and Jack all but sits in your lap to deliver his genuinely pithy one-liners. Marshall himself introduced the trailer, much to the fans’ delight, and gave an insider’s look at the production and everyone’s favorite thief with a heart of gold and tongue of silver — Captain Jack Sparrow. When he was later asked to fill in the blank of the following sentence “Johnny Depp is___” Marshall replied simply “the best.” The director had already assured fans of the popular actor’s virtues, citing his kindness, humor and wit, saying “Johnny Depp is, exactly everything that you would hope he would be” as a fan – going so far as to say the reason he did this film can be summed up in two words: “Johnny — Depp.” It was Depp who approached Marshall to direct the film. When asked what method he used to direct the actor in a role that is already so solid and flushed out, Marshall said that Depp, “like any actor is looking for guidance, and is a real collaborator in that way.” Though the director did emphasize that he (Marshall) “is smart enough to let him (Depp) do his thing.” Marshall described the filmmaking process for Pirates as an adventure unto itself – particularly in terms of their use of 3D in the exotic locations that serve as the backdrop for the film. We were actually pretty pioneering in that way; because not many movies have actually taken 3D equipment into real locations. You know, stages, and green screen and that kind of thing. We were taking them into caves and into waterfalls, and jungles and swamps…. Some pretty amazing places. So we were experiencing an adventure, while we were also making an adventure. For Marshall, 3D needs to be restricted to stories that depict and rely on “a world you need to enter.” In the case of this film, the director feels that the 3D serves to transport the viewer “inside the world of the Pirates, and there’s nothing like that, you get to actually get to experience the journey of the adventure with Jack Sparrow, with him. So it’s really cool for this movie, specifically, to be in 3D.” There is a whole new element added to the adventure with the introduction of Penelope Cruz as “the first female pirate” who serves as both “fierce competitor” and violently inclined romantic interest for Jack. Marshall says “there is a real love hate thing between them; you know, they try and kill each other the whole time.” The film is rounded out with what the director describes as “the most evil villain” yet in the series, Blackbeard (played by Ian Mcshane) and a Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush) that is now playing on the other side of the law, which is, as Marshall says “really, really shady.” When asked if the film would make any further nods to the ride, he replied simply, “there are two… but I’m not going to tell you which ones.” Though he did admit that is is becoming fairly challenging to find ride references that have not already been utilized in the films.

Disney’s Fish Hooks Renewed & New Series!

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Apparently Fish Hooks is Disney Channel's #2 animated series! (Second only to Phineas and Ferb) Wow ... wait, aren't there only those two? LOL

Disney's Fish Hooks

Also, I noticed that this is the first article that refers to Chelsea Kane as the voice of Bea. Of course, this is because Chelsea Staub decided that this would be a good time to change her "professional" name. She didn't get married or anything like that.  Anyway, this means that I need a new fansite now too, so I decided to go with Chelsea-Kane.com. Disney's official press release follows:
DISNEY TELEVISION ANIMATION REELS IN SECOND SEASON OF HIT COMEDY "FISH HOOKS" AND NEW ORDER FOR COMEDY SERIES "GRAVITY FALLS" Disney Television Animation has reeled in a second-season pick-up of Disney Channel's animated comedy series "Fish Hooks" and an order for a new animated Disney Channel comedy series, "Gravity Falls," each creator-driven series from noteworthy storytellers Noah Z. Jones and Alex Hirsch. The announcement was made today by Eric Coleman, Senior Vice President, Original Series, Disney Television Animation. Coleman said: "The heart of our work is storytelling, and in these two outstanding projects we have the pleasure and privilege of working with a team of talented artists, in every sense of the word, who are delivering wonderfully imaginative characters and relevant stories to kids and families around the world." He continued, "We're gratified that viewers have responded so strongly and positively to 'Fish Hooks,' and we believe 'Gravity Falls,' will be a perfect addition to our growing lineup of shows that are fresh, contemporary and custom-made for our audience." Eye-catching and funny, "Fish Hooks" is led by former freelance illustrator Noah Z. Jones (children's books Always in Trouble and Not Norman: A Goldfish Story) whose unique character designs and sensibility first came to the attention of Disney Television Animation executive Mike Moon via Jones' website. Moon asked Jones if he'd ever thought about doing anything in TV and, two years later, Jones' imaginative story of three tween fish navigating high school debuted. Since its September premiere, "Fish Hooks" is neck and neck with "Phineas and Ferb" as TV's No. 1 animated series among Kids 6-11 (1.52 million/6.1 rating) and Tweens 9-14 (1.14 million/4.7 rating)*, and is also second only to Disney's hit "Phineas and Ferb" for 2010. Jones is creator and executive producer of the series, working with a veteran television animation team -- executive producer Maxwell Atoms ("The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy") and directors Carl Greenblatt and Bill Reiss (both of "Chowder"). Rendered in 2D animation set against photo-real backgrounds, the "Fish Hooks" stories follow three best fish friends (BFFs) as they navigate their way through the choppy waters of high school. In the second season, stories will dive deeper into Bea, Milo and Oscar's friendship and their adventures at Freshwater High with their classmates including Jocktopus, Shellsea and Clamantha. The lead characters, Bea, Milo and Oscar, are voiced by Chelsea Kane (fka Chelsea Staub), Kyle Massey and Justin Roiland, and the recurring voice cast includes Richard Simmons as Coach Salmon, Edie McClurg as Mrs. Goldfishberg, Jerry Stiller as Principal Stickler, Rachel Dratch as Esmargot, Atticus Shaffer as Albert Glass and Tiny Lister as Mr. Mussels. Disney Television Animation has also received an order for the stylized series "Gravity Falls," an imaginative, animated comedy about contemporary twins who are thrust into the mysterious town of Gravity Falls, Oregon. Slated for a spring 2012 premiere on Disney Channel, the series was created and will be executive-produced by Alex Hirsch (writer and storyboard artist on "The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack" and creative consultant on "Fish Hooks"). "Gravity Falls" introduces twin brother and sister Dipper and Mabel Pines, whose summer plans are ruined when their parents ship them off to their Great Uncle Stan (aka "Grunkle Stan") in Gravity Falls, Oregon. Grunkle Stan lives in and runs The Mystery Shack, a tourist trap which overcharges unlucky visitors for a glimpse at the world's most bizarre museum, but little do Dipper and Mabel know that there really is something very strange going on and they must rely on one another to find their way in this unfamiliar town. Disney Television Animation is an industry leader in the production of quality animated properties for television. 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 over 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. *Source: NHI, 9/3/10-12/2/10, U.S. ratings, most current. Based on trackage level data with minimum 2 telecasts.

Disney Channel Christmas Shopping Ideas!

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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"...

Do You Believe in Magic [SINGLE]

... or the "Stuck in the Suburbs" soundtrack.

Stuck in the Suburbs

Since then the store has expanded to include a wide collection of Disney pins such as this Limited Edition High School Musical 3 pin,

High School Musical 3 Opening Day Yearbook Pin

... this Hannah Montana Portait pin ....

Hannah Montana - Star Portait Pin

... Or even this great Sonny with a Chance pin! :)

Sonny with a Chance Logo Pin

There are a lot of other great items too, like this Selena Gomez autograph reprint.

Selena Gomez Autograph Reprint

Visit the G2I Media Store today and you're sure to find something for everyone on your Christmas list!

December Disney Channel Highlights

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Disney's already letting us know what to expect on DC in December? It's about time they got organized! :) I'm glad they've decided to make a new Suite Life Christmas Special. Although Zack creating a rob seems out of character. That's something Cody might do.
LONDON LEARNS THE IMPORTANCE OF GIVING IN A NEW EPISODE OF "THE SUITE LIFE ON DECK," FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3 ON DISNEY CHANNEL "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. Meanwhile, Zack creates an elaborate robot to fill in for him at the juice bar, in a new episode of "The Suite Life on Deck," premiering FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
These fish just keep getting weirder and weirder...
MILO AND OSCAR THINK MR. BALDWIN LEADS A DOUBLE LIFE AS A SUPERHERO IN A NEW EPISODE OF "FISH HOOKS," FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3 ON DISNEY CHANNEL --Kevin McDonald Guest Stars as Dr. Frog -- "Baldwin the Super Fish" - When Milo and Oscar notice some very strange similarities between their teacher Mr. Baldwin and their favorite comic book superhero, they are convinced Mr. Baldwin leads a double life as the super hero. After following him around for a day, Milo decides they have to put themselves in danger in order for Baldwin the super hero to save them, therefore revealing his super hero identity. Meanwhile, Bea has a journalism assignment and follows along to get a great scoop. Kevin McDonald guest stars as Dr. Frog.
Memorable moments? This sounds like a clip show.
MILEY STEWART TALKS ABOUT THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS IN AN INTERVIEW WITH ROBIN ROBERTS, IN A NEW EPISODE OF "HANNAH MONTANA FOREVER," SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5 ON DISNEY CHANNEL "Can You See The Real Me?" – After revealing that she is Hannah Montana, Miley is interviewed by Robin Roberts. In a stroll down memory lane, Miley Stewart relives some of the most memorable moments she shared with her family and friends, in a nostalgic new episode of "Hannah Montana Forever," premiering SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
A trial separation? After a month? Should be later in the season, Disney programing peoples...
ROCKY AND CECE ATTEMPT A TRIAL SEPARATION IN A NEW EPISODE OF "SHAKE IT UP," SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5 --Kent Boyd ("So You Think You Can Dance") Guest Stars -- "Kick It Up" –After Deuce points out that Rocky and CeCe are joined at the hip like Gunther and Tinka, they decide to start doing some things apart. But when Rocky starts to make new friends and finds a new hobby, CeCe is afraid their friendship is over for good. Meanwhile, Flynn enlists his new friend Henry to join his karate class to help fend off bullies. Kent Boyd guest stars as himself, in a spotlight dance, in a new episode of "Shake It Up," SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
I also found it interesting that Kenton Duty (Gunther) is credited as a regular and Caroline Sunshine (Tinka) is just a recurring guest star. Especially when their characters are "joined at the hip."
Starring are Bella Thorne as CeCe Jones, Zendaya as Rocky Blue, Adam Irigoyen as Deuce Martinez, Davis Cleveland as Flynn Jones, Kenton Duty as Gunther Hessenheffer and Roshon Fegan as Ty Blue. Recurring are Caroline Sunshine as Tinka Hessenheffer and R. Brandon Johnson as Gary Wilde.
Alex without Magic? I don't like where this is going...
ALEX TRIES LIFE WITHOUT MAGIC IN A NEW EPISODE OF "WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE," FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10 ON DISNEY CHANNEL "Lucky Charmed" – Harper convinces Alex that life without magic isn't so bad, but the strain of taking responsibility for her actions instead of using magic causes a disagreement between the two best friends. Meanwhile, after Jerry finds the family heirloom wizard robe in shambles, he tries to get to the bottom of how it was destroyed, in a new episode of "Wizards of Waverly Place," premiering FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Yawns, another lame predictable plot... :/
MILO AND OSCAR FIND NEW ROOMMATES IN A NEW EPISODE OF "FISH HOOKS," FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10 ON DISNEY CHANNEL "Dances with Wolf Fish" - Milo and Oscar get into a big fight over Milo’s messiness, and each decide to find a new roommate. Milo ends up living with some wolf fish who are just as messy as him, and Oscar ends up living with Principal Stickler, which does not end well. "Happy Birthfish, Jocktopus" – In order to avoid being the next victims of school bully Jocktopus, Bea and Milo decide to give him a birthday present, but end up accidentally giving away Oscar. Jocktopus uses Oscar to make his bullying job easier, and sets his sights on Bea and Milo. This episode of Disney Channel's "Fish Hooks" airs FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10 (9:00 p.m., ET/PT). "Happy Birthfish, Jocktopus" originally aired Friday, October 8.
OMG! It's the third GLC episode I went to the filming for! I really liked this episode, and I hope ya'll do too. :)
CHARLIE STARTS PUSHING BUTTONS, LITERALLY, IN A NEW EPISODE OF "GOOD LUCK CHARLIE," SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12 ON DISNEY CHANNEL "Pushing Buttons" – In a ploy to get a new bike, Gabe blames Charlie for opening the garage door and allowing for his bike to get stolen, when in reality, he sold his old bike. In the meantime, Teddy has to shoot a scene of an important moment in her life, so she chooses when Amy and Bob told her they were expecting Charlie. When Amy gets too involved behind-the-scenes, Teddy accidentally lets it slip how she really felt that day, in a new episode of "Good Luck Charlie," premiering SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12 (8:00–8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
This might actually be interesting. A traditional plot, but still if pulled off properly...
CECE AND ROCKY SNEAK OUT TO ATTEND A PARTY IN A NEW EPISODE OF "SHAKE IT UP" SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12 "Party It Up" – CeCe and Rocky sneak out to attend one of Gary's infamous house parties, but are embarrassed to discover he invited them there to work as waitresses. When Rocky overhears Gary introducing his manager, she and CeCe decide to put on a dance performance mid-party in hopes that he'll want to represent them. Meanwhile, Ty and Deuce arrive to babysit Flynn so CeCe and Rocky can sneak out, but then must try to hide from Georgia when she gets off work early, in a new episode of "Shake It Up," SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Ah, so this is when Dean returns. I always like him more than Mason.
ALEX AND MASON TRY BEING BEST FRIENDS IN A NEW EPISODE OF "WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE," FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17 ON DISNEY CHANNEL "Journey to the Center of Mason" – After losing her wizard powers and becoming mortal, Alex can no longer date Mason, so they decide to try being best friends instead. But when Alex's old boyfriend Dean reappears, Mason has a hard time keeping his jealousy in check. Meanwhile, Justin tries to motivate his class of delinquent wizards to get back on track at WizTech, in a new episode of "Wizards of Waverly Place," premiering FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
... Whut? This new fish show is insane.
OSCAR TRAVELS BACK TO MEDIEVAL TIMES AND BEA LANDS A ROLE ON HAMSTER TV IN A NEW EPISODE OF "FISH HOOKS," FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17 ON DISNEY CHANNEL -- Jason Alexander and Sabrina Bryan Guest Star -- "The Tale of Sir Oscar Fish" - Oscar has an accident and wakes up in what he believes is his fantasy novel where he meets medieval equivalents of everyone at Freshwater High. It gets dangerous when Oscar takes on a deadly mission against a dragon and realizes that this is no fantasy – it's the real thing. "Hooray for Hamsterwood" - When Bea is down about her stalled acting career, Milo surprises her on a show on Hamster TV, produced by the famous Mr. Nibbles (voiced by Jason Alexander) and hosted by Pamela Hamster (voiced by Sabrina Bryan). Bea, Milo and Oscar take a trip to star-studded Hamsterwood, but the situation takes a turn for the worse when they realize the show is actually a reality show where hamsters are dared to eat things like fish – and Bea is the bait!
Okay, this might be an interesting Shake it Up. We'll see. :)
CECE AND ROCKY TRY TO MANUVER THEIR WAY UP TO BEING FEATURE DANCERS IN A NEW EPISODE OF "SHAKE IT UP," SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19 "Hook It Up" – CeCe and Rocky's newfound "cool" status may be jeopardized when their classmates find out that they are just background dancers on "Shake It Up, Chicago!" The girls talk to host Gary Wilde about the situation, but Gary tells them all good dancers must work their way to the top. Deuce, who's capturing the girls' first day on set, overhears Gary Wilde saying that they need to fire two people, and CeCe and Rocky fear it might be them. Meanwhile, Ty mentors Flynn to be more like him, in a new episode of "Shake It Up," SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
And it looks like that's it for the year. No new Sonny with a Chance episodes in December. I assume 'cause they wanna stretch what's left of the season until they know how things shake out with Demi.