Disney Channel News

  • Disney Channel has ordered a second season of the hit music-driven comedy series "Austin & Ally," it was announced today by Adam Bonnett, Senior Vice President, Original Programming, Disney Channels Worldwide. The series premiered in December 2011 and year to-date, ranks #1 in its time period among Kids 2-11, 6-11 and Tweens.  It follows the improbable 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.

    Disney Channel Renews “Austin & Ally” for Second Season

    Disney Channel has ordered a second season of the hit music-driven comedy series "Austin & Ally," it was announced today by Adam Bonnett, Senior Vice President, Original Programming, Disney Channels Worldwide. The series premiered in December 2011 and year to-date, ranks #1 in its time period among Kids 2-11, 6-11 and Tweens. It follows the improbable 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.

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  • Tyler James Williams ("Everybody Hates Chris"), Hollywood Records recording artist Coco Jones (Radio Disney "N.B.T.") and Trevor Jackson ("Eureka") star in the Disney Channel Original Movie "Let It Shine," a music-driven story for kids and families premiering FRIDAY, JUNE 15 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. Set in the world of hip-hop, rap and gospel music, the uplifting modern day story inspired by Cyrano de Bergerac, follows three teens who discover the importance of staying true to oneself.

    Disney Channel Original Movie “Let It Shine” Premieres Friday, June 15

    Tyler James Williams ("Everybody Hates Chris"), Hollywood Records recording artist Coco Jones (Radio Disney "N.B.T.") and Trevor Jackson ("Eureka") star in the Disney Channel Original Movie "Let It Shine," a music-driven story for kids and families premiering FRIDAY, JUNE 15 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. Set in the world of hip-hop, rap and gospel music, the uplifting modern day story inspired by Cyrano de Bergerac, follows three teens who discover the importance of staying true to oneself.

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  • School's out, surf's up and Disney Channel is taking a dip into the teen beach party movie genre with "Teen Beach Musical," a modern "no more complications, just good vibrations," 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.

    Disney Channel Starts Production on Original Movie “Teen Beach Musical”

    School's out, surf's up and Disney Channel is taking a dip into the teen beach party movie genre with "Teen Beach Musical," a modern "no more complications, just good vibrations," 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.

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  • Ahead of Disney Channel’s official upfront presentation tomorrow, they are letting some news trickle out early.

    Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior Upfront 2012

    Ahead of Disney Channel’s official upfront presentation tomorrow, they are letting some news trickle out early.

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  • Disney Channel has ordered a second season of its hit series "Jessie" and has also ordered a movie script based on it for its Disney Channel Original Movie franchise, it was announced today by Adam Bonnett, Senior Vice President, Original Programming, Disney Channels Worldwide. The series, starring fan-favorite Debby Ryan, ranks #1 among Kids 2-11, Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14. Its executive producer and creator Pamela Eells O’Connell and co-executive producer Adam Lapidus are developing the movie as well. In addition to Ryan, the series stars: Kevin Chamberlin, Peyton List, Karan Brar, Cameron Boyce and Skai Jackson.

    Disney Channel Orders Second Season, TV Movie for “Jessie”

    Disney Channel has ordered a second season of its hit series "Jessie" and has also ordered a movie script based on it for its Disney Channel Original Movie franchise, it was announced today by Adam Bonnett, Senior Vice President, Original Programming, Disney Channels Worldwide. The series, starring fan-favorite Debby Ryan, ranks #1 among Kids 2-11, Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14. Its executive producer and creator Pamela Eells O’Connell and co-executive producer Adam Lapidus are developing the movie as well. In addition to Ryan, the series stars: Kevin Chamberlin, Peyton List, Karan Brar, Cameron Boyce and Skai Jackson.

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  • For the week of February 27, 2012, Disney Junior on Disney Channel delivered the week’s Top 2 TV telecasts in target preschoolers aged 2-5 with Saturday airings of “Jake and the Never Land Pirates” (1.0 million/6.2 rating, 8:30 – 8:55 a.m.) and “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse” (949,000/5.7 rating, 8:00 – 8:25 a.m.), with the two series accounting for the Top 4 TV telecasts in Boys 2-5.

    Disney Junior Ratings Highlights for February 27 – March 4, 2012

    For the week of February 27, 2012, Disney Junior on Disney Channel delivered the week’s Top 2 TV telecasts in target preschoolers aged 2-5 with Saturday airings of “Jake and the Never Land Pirates” (1.0 million/6.2 rating, 8:30 – 8:55 a.m.) and “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse” (949,000/5.7 rating, 8:00 – 8:25 a.m.), with the two series accounting for the Top 4 TV telecasts in Boys 2-5.

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  • During the week of February 27, 2012, Disney Channel continued its record-winning streak, ranking #1 for 38 consecutive weeks in Kids 6-11 (548,000/2.2 rating) and Tweens 9-14 (438,000/1.8 rating) – dating back to week of June 13, 2011 – and ranking #1 for the 4th time in the prior 5 weeks in Kids 2-11 (904,000/2.2 rating).

    Disney Channel Ratings Highlights for February 27 – March 4, 2012

    During the week of February 27, 2012, Disney Channel continued its record-winning streak, ranking #1 for 38 consecutive weeks in Kids 6-11 (548,000/2.2 rating) and Tweens 9-14 (438,000/1.8 rating) – dating back to week of June 13, 2011 – and ranking #1 for the 4th time in the prior 5 weeks in Kids 2-11 (904,000/2.2 rating).

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  • Emmy Award-winning Ty Burrell ("Modern Family") guest stars in Disney Junior's "Doc McStuffins," an animated series that models good health, hygiene, compassion and nurturing for kids age 2-7. The series premieres FRIDAY, MARCH 23 on the popular Disney Junior block on Disney Channel (10:00-11:00 a.m., ET/PT) and the new 24-hour Disney Junior channel (4:00-5:00 p.m., ET/PT).

    Ty Burrell Guest Voices in Disney Junior’s “Doc McStuffins”

    Emmy Award-winning Ty Burrell ("Modern Family") guest stars in Disney Junior's "Doc McStuffins," an animated series that models good health, hygiene, compassion and nurturing for kids age 2-7. The series premieres FRIDAY, MARCH 23 on the popular Disney Junior block on Disney Channel (10:00-11:00 a.m., ET/PT) and the new 24-hour Disney Junior channel (4:00-5:00 p.m., ET/PT).

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  • During the week of February 13, 2012, Disney Channel expanded its record-streak as TV’s #1 network to 36 consecutive weeks in Kids 6-11 (599,000/2.4 rating) and Tweens 9-14 (506,000/2.1 rating) – dating back to week of June 13, 2011. Moreover, Disney Channel stood as TV’s #1 network for the 3rd straight week in Kids 2-11 (930,000/2.3 rating) – also a record for the network – and was #1 for the 5th time in the prior 7 weeks overall.

    Disney Channel Ratings Highlights for February 13 – 19, 2012

    During the week of February 13, 2012, Disney Channel expanded its record-streak as TV’s #1 network to 36 consecutive weeks in Kids 6-11 (599,000/2.4 rating) and Tweens 9-14 (506,000/2.1 rating) – dating back to week of June 13, 2011. Moreover, Disney Channel stood as TV’s #1 network for the 3rd straight week in Kids 2-11 (930,000/2.3 rating) – also a record for the network – and was #1 for the 5th time in the prior 7 weeks overall.

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  • Disney Channel Original Movie “Radio Rebel” Rocks With 4.3 Million Total Viewers

    Disney’s “Radio Rebel” Scores 4.3 Million Viewers

    Disney Channel Original Movie “Radio Rebel” Rocks With 4.3 Million Total Viewers

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  • The debut of special “Jake and the Never Land: Peter Pan Returns!” ranked as the series’ most-watched telecast of all time in Total Viewers (3.1 million), Disney Channel’s #1 evening preschool telecast ever in Kids 2-5 (930,000/5.6 rating), Girls 2-5 (504,000/6.2 rating) and Women 18-49 (579,000/0.9 rating), and the #2 nighttime preschool telecast in Boys 2-5 (427,000/5.0 rating).

    “Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Peter Pan Returns!” Special Scores Big for Disney Channel

    The debut of special “Jake and the Never Land: Peter Pan Returns!” ranked as the series’ most-watched telecast of all time in Total Viewers (3.1 million), Disney Channel’s #1 evening preschool telecast ever in Kids 2-5 (930,000/5.6 rating), Girls 2-5 (504,000/6.2 rating) and Women 18-49 (579,000/0.9 rating), and the #2 nighttime preschool telecast in Boys 2-5 (427,000/5.0 rating).

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  • Disney Channel is TV’s #1 Network in Total Day for Record-Setting 35 Consecutive Weeks in Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14; Ranks #1 for the 2nd Consecutive Week in Kids 2-11 and for the 4th Time in the Previous 6 Weeks

    Disney Channel & Disney Junior Ratings Highlights for February 6 – 12, 2012

    Disney Channel is TV’s #1 Network in Total Day for Record-Setting 35 Consecutive Weeks in Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14; Ranks #1 for the 2nd Consecutive Week in Kids 2-11 and for the 4th Time in the Previous 6 Weeks

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  • Disney Junior has ordered a third season of "Jake and the Never Land Pirates," its #1 series and cable TV's #1 series among Boys 2-5, bringing the episode tally to 100 thus far, it was announced today by Nancy Kanter, Senior Vice President, Original Programming and General Manager, Disney Junior Worldwide.

    Disney Junior Renews “Jake and the Never Land Pirates” for Third Season, Hitting 100 Episodes

    Disney Junior has ordered a third season of "Jake and the Never Land Pirates," its #1 series and cable TV's #1 series among Boys 2-5, bringing the episode tally to 100 thus far, it was announced today by Nancy Kanter, Senior Vice President, Original Programming and General Manager, Disney Junior Worldwide.

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  • Disney's hugely popular duck-billed, beaver-tailed, teal-colored character Perry the Platypus, as seen on "Phineas and Ferb," the #1 animated series for kids and tweens, will be the main attraction on Platypus Day, SATURDAY, MARCH 3.

    Disney Channel Details Platypus Day Events and Programming for March 3, 2012

    Disney's hugely popular duck-billed, beaver-tailed, teal-colored character Perry the Platypus, as seen on "Phineas and Ferb," the #1 animated series for kids and tweens, will be the main attraction on Platypus Day, SATURDAY, MARCH 3.

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  • It’s getting close to that time of year again, and thanks to MediaBizBloggers.com, the 2012 cable network upfront dates have been announced today.

    2012 Network Upfront Dates Announced

    It’s getting close to that time of year again, and thanks to MediaBizBloggers.com, the 2012 cable network upfront dates have been announced today.

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  • Fresh off generating Disney Channel’s biggest annual audience in the daypart on record, during January 2012, Disney Junior delivered all-time January highs across all target demos, including Total Viewers (1.403 million), Kids 2-5 (525,000/3.1 rating), Boys 2-5 (277,000/3.3 rating), Girls 2-5 (247,000/3.0 rating) and Women 18-49 (304,000/0.5 rating), soaring by huge double-digit percent margins in target demos over year-ago levels.

    Disney Junior Ratings Highlights for January 2012

    Fresh off generating Disney Channel’s biggest annual audience in the daypart on record, during January 2012, Disney Junior delivered all-time January highs across all target demos, including Total Viewers (1.403 million), Kids 2-5 (525,000/3.1 rating), Boys 2-5 (277,000/3.3 rating), Girls 2-5 (247,000/3.0 rating) and Women 18-49 (304,000/0.5 rating), soaring by huge double-digit percent margins in target demos over year-ago levels.

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  • During January 2012, Disney Channel stood as TV’s No. 1 network in Total Day for the 9th consecutive month in Kids 6-11 (656,000/2.7 rating), for the 5th consecutive month in Boys 6-11 (269,000/2.1 rating) and for the 21st consecutive month in Tweens 9-14 (537,000/2.2 rating) – all records in the key demos – and paced within one-tenth of a point of Nickelodeon for #1 rank in Kids 2-11 (985,000/2.4 rating) for the 4th time in the past 5 months.

    Disney Channel Ratings Highlights for January 2012

    During January 2012, Disney Channel stood as TV’s No. 1 network in Total Day for the 9th consecutive month in Kids 6-11 (656,000/2.7 rating), for the 5th consecutive month in Boys 6-11 (269,000/2.1 rating) and for the 21st consecutive month in Tweens 9-14 (537,000/2.2 rating) – all records in the key demos – and paced within one-tenth of a point of Nickelodeon for #1 rank in Kids 2-11 (985,000/2.4 rating) for the 4th time in the past 5 months.

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  • During the week of January 16, 2012, Disney Channel extended its record-streak as TV’s #1 network to 32 consecutive weeks in Kids 6-11 (603,000/2.5 rating) and Tweens 9-14 (500,000/2.1 rating) – dating back to week of June 13, 2011 – and was the #1 TV network for the 3rd straight week in Boys 6-11 (263,000/2.1 rating), and the 9th time in the prior 10 weeks.

    Disney Channel Ratings Highlights for January 16 – 22, 2012

    During the week of January 16, 2012, Disney Channel extended its record-streak as TV’s #1 network to 32 consecutive weeks in Kids 6-11 (603,000/2.5 rating) and Tweens 9-14 (500,000/2.1 rating) – dating back to week of June 13, 2011 – and was the #1 TV network for the 3rd straight week in Boys 6-11 (263,000/2.1 rating), and the 9th time in the prior 10 weeks.

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  • Fan favorite Debby Ryan ("Jessie") stars as a teen who secretly breaks free from her painfully shy self and into the persona of a bold podcast host who rocks her Seattle high school with music and the message to 'be yourself,' in "Radio Rebel," a Disney Channel Original Movie based on the novel Shrinking Violet, premiering FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT). The soundtrack will include Debby Ryan performing the smash hit "We Got the Beat."

    Debby Ryan Stars in New Disney Channel Original Movie “Radio Rebel” on Friday, February 17

    Fan favorite Debby Ryan ("Jessie") stars as a teen who secretly breaks free from her painfully shy self and into the persona of a bold podcast host who rocks her Seattle high school with music and the message to 'be yourself,' in "Radio Rebel," a Disney Channel Original Movie based on the novel Shrinking Violet, premiering FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT). The soundtrack will include Debby Ryan performing the smash hit "We Got the Beat."

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  • With the premiere of Disney Channel Original Movie “Frenemies” during the week of January 9, 2012, Disney Channel was again the go-to network across all TV in Total Day, sweeping #1 ranks for the 2nd consecutive week in Kids 2-11 (919,000/2.2 rating), Kids 6-11 (580,000/2.4 rating), Boys 6-11 (247,000/2.0 rating) and Tweens 9-14 (475,000/2.0 rating).

    Disney Channel Ratings Highlights for January 9 – 15, 2012

    With the premiere of Disney Channel Original Movie “Frenemies” during the week of January 9, 2012, Disney Channel was again the go-to network across all TV in Total Day, sweeping #1 ranks for the 2nd consecutive week in Kids 2-11 (919,000/2.2 rating), Kids 6-11 (580,000/2.4 rating), Boys 6-11 (247,000/2.0 rating) and Tweens 9-14 (475,000/2.0 rating).

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  • The Disney Channel Original Movie “Frenemies,” starring Bella Thorne and Zendaya (both of “Shake It Up”), Mary Mouser (“Body of Proof”), Nick Robinson (“Melissa & Joey”) and Stefanie Scott (“A.N.T. Farm”), was chummy with viewers across the U.S., ranking as Friday’s #1 TV Telecast among Kids 2-11 (2.4 million/5.8 rating), Kids 6-11 (2.0 million/8.3 rating) and Tweens 9-14 (1.8 million/7.6 rating), and cable’s #1 telecast in its time period in Total Viewers (4.2 million).

    Disney Channel Original Movie “Frenemies” Buddies Up With 4.2 Million Total Viewers

    The Disney Channel Original Movie “Frenemies,” starring Bella Thorne and Zendaya (both of “Shake It Up”), Mary Mouser (“Body of Proof”), Nick Robinson (“Melissa & Joey”) and Stefanie Scott (“A.N.T. Farm”), was chummy with viewers across the U.S., ranking as Friday’s #1 TV Telecast among Kids 2-11 (2.4 million/5.8 rating), Kids 6-11 (2.0 million/8.3 rating) and Tweens 9-14 (1.8 million/7.6 rating), and cable’s #1 telecast in its time period in Total Viewers (4.2 million).

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  • Powered by record highs for the series finale of “Wizards of Waverly Place,” as well as all-new episodes of “Jessie” and “Fish Hooks” during the week of January 2, 2012, Disney Channel continued its stellar ratings performance and dominance of the TV landscape, sweeping TV’s #1 Total Day rank in target demos, Kids 2-11 (1.0 million/2.5 rating), Kids 6-11 (712,000/2.9 rating) and Tweens 9-14 (590,000/2.5 rating).

    Disney Channel Ratings Highlights for January 2 – 8, 2012

    Powered by record highs for the series finale of “Wizards of Waverly Place,” as well as all-new episodes of “Jessie” and “Fish Hooks” during the week of January 2, 2012, Disney Channel continued its stellar ratings performance and dominance of the TV landscape, sweeping TV’s #1 Total Day rank in target demos, Kids 2-11 (1.0 million/2.5 rating), Kids 6-11 (712,000/2.9 rating) and Tweens 9-14 (590,000/2.5 rating).

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  • Friday’s Wizards of Waverly Place one-hour finale on Disney Channel scored 9.755 million total viewers. Minus the TV movie, this is now a series high in total viewers.

    “Wizards” Finale Scores 9.8 Million Viewers; “Jessie” Hits Series High 7.3 Million

    Friday’s Wizards of Waverly Place one-hour finale on Disney Channel scored 9.755 million total viewers. Minus the TV movie, this is now a series high in total viewers.

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  • Favorite animated stepbrothers, Phineas and Ferb, find themselves exploring four legendary eras in history, from the non-verbal grunts of The Stone Age, the warrior world of Ancient China, the fantasy of Medieval Times and an archeological dig in 1914 in Central America, during "Phineas and Ferb – Time Shift Weekend," a special four-episode adventure that turns back the clock on summer vacation. The episodes premiere FRIDAY, JANUARY 13 (7:45- 8:00 p.m., ET/PT),   SATURDAY, JANUARY 14 (7:45 – 8:00 p.m., ET/PT) and SUNDAY, JANUARY 15 (7:30 – 8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel and MONDAY, JANUARY 16 (6:30 – 6:45 p.m.) on Disney XD.

    Disney Channel & Disney XD Present “Phineas and Ferb – Time Shift Weekend” Starting January 13

    Favorite animated stepbrothers, Phineas and Ferb, find themselves exploring four legendary eras in history, from the non-verbal grunts of The Stone Age, the warrior world of Ancient China, the fantasy of Medieval Times and an archeological dig in 1914 in Central America, during "Phineas and Ferb – Time Shift Weekend," a special four-episode adventure that turns back the clock on summer vacation. The episodes premiere FRIDAY, JANUARY 13 (7:45- 8:00 p.m., ET/PT), SATURDAY, JANUARY 14 (7:45 – 8:00 p.m., ET/PT) and SUNDAY, JANUARY 15 (7:30 – 8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel and MONDAY, JANUARY 16 (6:30 – 6:45 p.m.) on Disney XD.

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  • Since premiering 51 months ago and after 108 episodes and a TV movie, Wizards of Waverly Place, one of Disney Channel’s longest running series, comes to an end.

    “Wizards of Waverly Place” Ends Tonight with the Wizard Competition

    Since premiering 51 months ago and after 108 episodes and a TV movie, Wizards of Waverly Place, one of Disney Channel’s longest running series, comes to an end.

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