via Disney XD press release:

DISNEY XD PREMIERES SECOND SEASON OF HIT COMEDY SERIES ”ZEKE AND LUTHER” ACROSS MULTIPLE PLATFORMS ON MONDAY, MARCH 15

Season Two of the hit skateboarding comedy series “Zeke and Luther” kicks off with a clever episode that pays homage to a seminal sitcom moment when Zeke attempts his biggest skateboarding trick ever – jumping a shark — MONDAY, MARCH 15 (7:30-8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney XD and DisneyXD.com. “Zeke and Luther” will also be showcased via Disney XD on Demand, DisneyXD.com, Disney XD Mobile, Xbox Live and iTunes on Tuesday, March 16.

Beginning March 1, all 21 episodes from Season One of “Zeke and Luther” will be available on DisneyXD.com, and on Tuesday, March 9 the fast-paced skate game “Turbo Shred,” which invites users to play as Zeke or Luther and beat Kojo to the finish line, debuts on DisneyXD.com.

The schedule for MONDAY, MARCH 15 is as follows:

“I’m in the Band” (7:00 – 7:30 p.m., ET/PT)

• “Spiders, Snakes and Clowns” – Tripp scores his band Iron Weasel a part in famed director Kaz Ridley’s horror flick, “Spiders, Snakes and Clowns.”  Unfortunately Derek, Ash and Burger are terrified of spiders, snakes and clowns and must somehow muster the courage to conquer their fears in order to be on the silver screen. Meanwhile, Izzy will go to any length to get a role in the film.

“Zeke and Luther” (7:30 – 8:00 p.m., ET/PT)

• “Zeke Jumps the Shark” – In the premiere episode, Zeke reluctantly decides to jump over a shark that has bitten local neighborhood kid Kirby Cheddar. As the stunt date draws closer, Zeke rethinks his decision when he gets a bad case of the Joops, a condition skaters get when their nerves are so bad they can’t land even the simplest trick. Meanwhile, after hearing her brother is going to jump the shark, Ginger sets off in search of a replacement brother.

In 2009, “Zeke and Luther” was Disney XD’s No. 1 live-action original series in Total Viewers and across target Boy 6-14, 6-11 and 9-14 demos (Source: NTI, U.S. ratings, Live + 7, 12/29/08-12/27/09. Ranks based on all plays, excluding specials).

“Zeke and Luther” stars Hutch Dano (from the upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie “Den Brother”) as Zeke, Adam Hicks (“The Shaggy Dog”) as Luther, Daniel Curtis Lee (“Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide”) as Kojo and Ryan Newman (“Hannah Montana”) as Ginger. The series is from creators and executive producers Matt
Dearborn and Tom Burkhard, the team behind the Emmy Award-nominated and BAFTA-winning Disney Channel series, “Even Stevens.” “Zeke and Luther” is produced by Turtle Rock Productions, Inc. and carries a TV-Y7 parental guideline.

Disney XD is a basic cable channel and multi-platform brand showcasing a compelling mix of live-action and animated programming for Kids age 6-14, hyper-targeting boys and their quest for discovery, accomplishment, sports, adventure and humor. Disney XD branded content spans television, online, mobile and VOD platforms. The programming includes series, movies and short-form, as well as sports-themed programming developed with ESPN. In the U.S., Disney XD is seen on a 24-hour, advertiser supported network that reaches over 75 million households via its basic cable affiliates. Disney XD recently launched in the UK, France, Spain, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Poland, Greece, Turkey, Latin America and Japan.

via Disney XD press release:

Disney XD Records All-Time January Highs in Prime and Total Day in Total Viewers and Across All Target Kids Demos

Launching Mid-Month, Original Series “I’m in the Band” Becomes Disney XD’s No. 1 Original Series Debut Ever in Total Viewers and Across All Key Kids

January 2010

The biggest year-to-year gainer among kid-targeted cable networks, Disney XD wrapped January 10 as the most-watched January in the net’s history (includes Toon Disney) in Total Day in Kids 6-14 (132,000), Boys 6-14 (84,000), Kids 6-11 (104,000), Boys 6-11 (65,000), Tweens 9-14 (79,000) and Boys 9-14 (51,000).  In addition, the month also qualified as the net’s most-watched January in Total Viewers (273,000).

• Disney XD delivered the largest year-to-year growth of any cable network in Kids 6-14 (+23%), Boys 6-14 (+35%), Kids 6-11 (+21%), Boys 6-11 (+30%), Tweens 9-14 (+30%) and Boys 9-14 (+42%).

• Versus Toon Disney’s year-ago performance, Disney XD’s ratings surged by double-digit percent margins across all core demos, including by 23% in Kids 6-14 (132,000 vs. 107,000) and by 35% in Boys 6-14 (84,000 vs. 62,000).

• Impressively, Disney XD has increased its audience year to year for 13 consecutive months across all target Kid and boy demos (dates back to Jan 09), including by double-digit percentages at least 10 straight months across-the-board.

In Prime, Disney XD registered new January highs across all kid demos: Kids 6-14 (154,000), Boys 6-14 (102,000), Kids 6-11 (119,000), Boys 6-11 (77,000), Tweens 9-14 (95,000) and Boys 9-14 (68,000).

• Cable’s growth leader among kid-targeted cable nets across all target kid demos, Disney XD delivered its 13th consecutive month of double-digit year-to-year percent increases in Kids 6-14 (+27% – 154,000 vs. 121,000), Kids 6-11 (+18% – 119,000 vs. 101,000), Tweens 9-14 (+44% – 95,000 vs. 66,000) and Boys 9-14 (+79% – 68,000 vs. 38,000), and 11th straight month in Boys 6-14 (+44% – 102,000 vs. 71,000) and Boys 6-11 (+28% – 77,000 vs. 60,000).

Programming Highlights

• On Monday, January 18, newest original series “I’m in the Band” (7:00 – 7:30 p.m.) launched as Disney’s XD’s No. 1 series premiere in the net’s history (includes Toon Disney) in Total Viewers (863,000) and across the net’s core kid and boy demos: Kids 6-14 (528,000), Boys 6-14 (325,000), Kids 6-11 (358,000), Boys 6-11 (241,000), Tweens 9-14 (375,000) and Tween Boys (231,000). Moreover, “I’m In the Band” posted the net’s best numbers in the half-hour ever in Tweens 9-14 and Tween Boys.

Disney XD is a basic cable channel and multi-platform brand showcasing a compelling mix of live-action and animated programming for Kids age 6-14, hyper-targeting boys and their quest for discovery, accomplishment, sports, adventure and humor. Disney XD branded content spans television, online, mobile and VOD platforms. The programming includes series, movies and short-form, as well as sports-themed programming developed with ESPN. In the U.S., Disney XD is seen on a 24-hour, advertiser supported network that reaches over 75 million households via its basic cable affiliates. Disney XD recently launched in the UK, France, Spain, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Poland, Greece, Turkey, Latin America and Japan.

Source: NMR, final national U.S. ratings, most current, January 2010: 12/28/09-1/31/10.  Prime: M-Su., 8-11:00 p.m.; Total Day, M-Su, 6 a.m. – 6 a.m.).

via Disney XD press release:

Original Series, “I’m in the Band” is Disney XD’s No. 1 Original Series Debut Ever in Total Viewers and Across All Key Kid and Boy Demos

“Zeke and Luther” and “The Suite Life on Deck” Set Series Highs in Tween Boys

Monday, January 18 Stands as Disney XD’s Most-Watched Monday On Record

In its debut, newest original series, “I’m in the Band” (7:00 – 7:30 p.m.) launched as Disney’s XD’s No. 1 series premiere in the net’s history (includes Toon Disney) in Total Viewers (863,000) and across the net’s core kid and boy demos: Kids 6-14 (528,000), Boys 6-14 (325,000), Kids 6-11 (358,000), Boys 6-11 (241,000), Tweens 9-14 (375,000) and Tween Boys (231,000). Moreover, “I’m In the Band” posted the net’s nest numbers in the half-hour ever in Tweens 9-14 and Tween Boys.

Powered by “I’m in the Band,” “The Suite Life on Deck” and “Zeke and Luther,” Monday, January 18, 2010 now stands as Disney XD’s most-watched Monday on record in Total Viewers (601,000), Kids 6-14 (371,000), Boys 6-14 (213,000), Kids 6-11 (281,000), Boys 6-11 (157,000), Tweens 9-14 (251,000) and Boys 9-14 (143,000).

• At 7 o’clock, “I’m in the Band” dominated programming on Nicktoons (“Fantastic Four: World’s Greatest Heroes”), surpassing the also mid-size cable network by triple digit percentages, including by 221% in Total Viewers (863,000 vs. 269,000), by 423% in Kids 6-14 (528,000 vs. 101,000) and by 378% in Boys 6-14 (325,000 vs. 68,000).
• Book-ending the series premiere of “I’m in the Band”, “The Suite Life on Deck” (263,000) and “Zeke and Luther” (189,000) both delivered series highs in key demo Tween Boys.
• “I’m in the Band” surged over year-ago time period levels (1/19/09), posting double- to triple-digit percent gains in Kids 6-14 (135% – 528,000 vs. 225,000), Boys 6-14 (120% – 325,000 vs. 148,000), Kids 6-11 (81% – 358,000 vs. 198,000), Boys 6-11 (80% – 241,000 vs. 134,000), Tweens 9-14 (155% – 375,000 vs. 147,000) and Tween Boys (103% – 231,000 vs. 114,000).

“I’m in the Band” follows Tripp Campbell as he joins his favorite “vintage” rock band, Iron Weasel, and becomes determined to help the band he idolizes make an epic comeback. He’s certainly got his work cut out for him with the trio of rock star misfits whose stars have fallen so far that they can’t even afford their own housing and are forced to share bunk beds in a guest room at Tripp’s house. Nonetheless, in their own off the wall way, the three stooges will do their best to help Tripp steer through his teenage years with the goal of turning him into a bona fide rock star and giving him the chance to live out his dream.

Disney XD is a  basic cable channel and multi-platform brand that showcases a compelling mix of live-action and animated programming for kids age 6-14, hyper-targeting boys and their quest for discovery, accomplishment, sports, adventure and humor. Disney XD branded content spans television, online, mobile and VOD platforms. The programming includes series, movies and short-form, as well as sports-themed programming developed with ESPN. In the U.S., Disney XD premiered on a 24-hour, advertiser supported network (formerly known as Toon Disney) that reaches over 72 million households via its basic cable affiliates.

Source: NMR, final national U.S. ratings, 1/18/10, Live + Same Day.  Series premieres ranked among all Disney XD/Toon Disney premieres (10/2/00-1/18/10).

via Disney Channel press release:

DISNEY CHANNEL PRESENTS A NIGHT OF PREMIERES ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 15

–Music Video from the Forthcoming Disney Channel Original Movie “Starstruck” to Premiere–

A proven fan favorite — a night of Disney Channel premieres with new episodes of “Wizards of Waverly Place,” “The Suite Life On Deck,” “I’m In The Band,” and “Phineas and Ferb,” will be presented FRIDAY, JANUARY 15 (8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. The night will include the premiere of the music video “Starstruck,” from the upcoming music-filled Disney Channel Original Movie of the same name starring Sterling Knight (“Sonny With A Chance”), Brandon Smith (“Sonny With A Chance”), Chelsea Staub (“JONAS”) and introducing Danielle Campbell.

The schedule for FRIDAY, JANUARY 15 is as follows:

“Wizards of Waverly Place” (8:00 – 8:30 p.m., ET/PT)

“Alex Charms a Boy” – Alex finds her new boyfriend Mason, a transfer student from England, perfect in every way except for his artistic vision. She casts a spell on Mason, so that she becomes the inspiration for all the art he creates in their school art class. Guest starring is Gregg Sulkin (Disney Channel UK’s “As The Bell Rings”) as Mason.

“The Suite Life On Deck” (8:30 – 9:00 p.m., ET/PT)

“The Defiant Ones” – When Cody does not have his homework assignment to turn in, he tells a lie about Bailey spraining her ankle and ends up getting all of his friends involved in his web of lies. Meanwhile, Zack and Mr. Moseby get into an argument and learn how tough life is for the other.

“I’m In The Band” (9:00 – 9:30 p.m., ET/PT)

“Weasels In the House” – Tripp Campbell’s dreams come true when he wins a radio contest to have dinner with his favorite rock band, Iron Weasel, and manages to impress them with his musical skills. Amazingly, he lands the lead guitar role, and before long the band is staying in the guest room at his house and playing a gig at Tripp’s school. The series will premiere in its regular timeslot on MONDAY, JANUARY 18 (7:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney XD.

“Phineas and Ferb” (9:30 – 10:00 p.m., ET/PT)

“What Do It Do” – When Agent P knocks Dr. Doofenshmirtz’s latest ‘-inator’ into the boys’ front yard, Candace thinks she finally has a strange device to show Mom and bust Phineas and Ferb. As a nervous Mom tries to convince Dad to come home and see the ‘-inator,’ Phineas and Ferb reconstruct the device to find out what it does.

“Atlantis” – When Phineas, Ferb, Irving and the other neighborhood kids go to the beach, they find the lost city of Atlantis and decide to bring it up to shore so that everyone can appreciate it in all its splendor. Meanwhile, Candace and her mom enter a sand castle contest judged by Jeremy, while Dr. Doofenshmirtz decides to use plants to do all of his dirty work. Guest starring is Jack McBrayer (“30 Rock”) as Irving.

All episodes carry a TV-G parental guideline.

via Disney XD press release:

MOVIE PREMIERE AND SERIES PREVIEW

PREMIERE OF ORIGINAL SCI-FI ADVENTURE MOVIE “SKYRUNNERS”
IS PAIRED WITH PREVIEW OF LIVE-ACTION COMEDY SERIES
“I’M IN THE BAND,” FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27 ON DISNEY XD

A thrilling original movie ushers in an exciting original series with the premiere of the science-fiction adventure “Skyrunners” and the special full episode preview of the live action sitcom “I’m in the Band,” FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27 on Disney XD. The premiere of “Skyrunners” will be sponsored by Ubisoft’s Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage game and formatted exclusively for the client, with limited programming breaks. The preview of “I’m in the Band” will be sponsored by Pepperidge Farm Cheddar Goldfish crackers. “I’m in the Band” will have its regular timeslot premiere in January, 2010.

The schedule for Friday, November 27 is:

5:00 p.m., ET/PT
The world premiere of “Skyrunners,” a sci-fi adventure that features alien creatures designed by the Academy Award-winning Weta Workshop (“The Lord of the Rings,” “The Chronicles of Narnia”), will be presented on Disney XD. The story follows teenage brothers Tyler (Joey Pollari) and Nick Burns (Kelly Blatz of Disney XD’s “Aaron Stone”) who commandeer a small UFO that crashes near their town. They soon learn the spacecraft is “alive” and there’s an ominous alien plot to take over Earth. In addition to Pollari and Blatz, “Skyrunners” stars Linda Kash (Disney Channel’s “Full-Court Miracle”), Conrad Coates (“Kyle XY”), Jacqueline MacInnes Wood and Nathan Stephenson. It was written by Richard C. Okie (“Quantum Leap” and “Earth: Final Conflict”), Adam Wilson and Melanie Wilson, and directed by Ralph Hemecker (“Numb3rs”). Okie is also executive producer. “Skyrunners” is a production of Ranger Productions and Shaftesbury Services II, Inc.

6:45 p.m., ET/PT
The music-filled comedy series “I’m in the Band” follows teenager Tripp Campbell as he joins his favorite “vintage” rock band, Iron Weasel, and sets out to help them make an epic comeback. He’s certainly got his work cut out for him with the trio of rock star misfits, whose stars have fallen so far that they can’t even afford their own housing and are forced to share bunk beds in a guest room at Tripp’s house. Nonetheless, in their own off the wall way, the three stooges will do their best to help Tripp steer through his teenage years with the goal of turning him into a bona fide rock star and giving him the chance to live out his dream. Starring are Logan Miller (“Ghosts of Girlfriends Past”) as Tripp Campbell, Steve Valentine (“Crossing Jordan,” “Wizards of Waverly Place The Movie”) as Derek Jupiter, Greg Baker (“Sports Night,” “Hannah Montana”) as Burger Pitt, Stephen Full (“Hannah Montana,” “CSI”) as Ash and Caitlyn Taylor Love as Izzy Fuentes.

In the series preview, a full episode entitled “Weasels in the House,” Tripp Campbell’s dreams come true when he wins a radio contest to have dinner with his favorite rock band, Iron Weasel, and manages to impress them with his musical skills. Amazingly, he lands the lead guitar role, and before long the band is staying in the guest room at his house and playing a gig at Tripp’s school.

Disney XD is a basic cable channel and multi-platform brand showcasing a compelling mix of live-action and animated programming for Kids age 6-14, hyper-targeting boys and their quest for discovery, accomplishment, sports, adventure and humor. Disney XD branded content spans television, online, mobile and VOD platforms. The programming includes series, movies and short-form, as well as sports-themed programming developed with ESPN. In the U.S., Disney XD is seen on a 24-hour, advertiser supported network that reaches over 73 million households via its basic cable affiliates. Disney XD recently launched in the UK, France, Spain, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Poland, Greece, Turkey, Latin America and Japan.