- Saban Strikes Deal With Shout! Factory for “Power Rangers,” “Beetleborgs”
March 12, 2012 | Saban Brands has made a deal with Shout! Factory for home distribution of several of their series, including Power Rangers, Beetleborgs, VR Troopers and Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation
- Disney Channel Orders Second Season, TV Movie for “Jessie”
March 12, 2012 | 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.
- The ’90s Are Back: Nickelodeon Revives “Figure It Out”
March 7, 2012 | Nickelodeon has revived its ‘90s game show Figure It Out for a 40-episode order. Production begins this April in Los Angeles for a premiere later this year.
- Disney Junior Ratings Highlights for February 27 – March 4, 2012
March 6, 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.
- Disney Channel Ratings Highlights for February 27 – March 4, 2012
March 6, 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).
- Cartoon Network Ratings Highlights for February 27 – March 4, 2012
March 6, 2012 | Again claiming television's #1 network for the week among boys (2-11, 6-11, 9-14) in Early Evening Prime (7-9 p.m.), Cartoon Network also charted double-digit delivery growth across all kids demos in both Prime and Total Day vs. the same time period last year. In Prime (7-9 p.m.), average kids 2-11 delivery (952,000) grew by 14%, kids 6-11 (670,000) by 17% and kids 9-14 (527,000) by 21%. In Total Day, average kids 2-11 (535,000) grew by 10%, kids 6-11 (341,000) by 13% and kids 9-14 (271,000) by 19%.
- Marvel Universe Premieres Sunday, April 1 With “Ultimate Spider-Man” & “The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes”
March 5, 2012 | The epic storytelling of Marvel -- full of action, adventure and humor, along with complex, courageous and aspirational characters – will be introduced to a new generation of kids and families through a dedicated programming block, Marvel Universe, premiering SUNDAY, APRIL 1 on Disney XD. The new series, "Ultimate Spider-Man," is written and guided by the most star-studded creative team in Super Hero television history, including some of the most influential names in comic books and pop culture. The programming block will also feature the second season of "The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes," and new short-form series that take viewers behind the scenes to meet the creative teams and explore the many facets of the Marvel Universe.
- It’s Ben 10 Week March 19-24: “Destroy All Aliens” Premiere, “Omniverse” Preview
March 5, 2012 | Ben 10, the ultimate teen superhero and global superstar, takes over Cartoon Network with an entire week of on-air and online content beginning Monday, March 19. All week long, fans can start their day with special episodes from every Ben 10 series airing each morning at 6:30 a.m. (ET, PT) then catch their favorite episodes of Ben 10: Ultimate Alien at 4 p.m. (ET, PT). In addition, CartoonNetwork.com launches the next Ben 10 Game, The Mystery of the Mayan Sword. All this leads up to the U.S. television premiere of the all-new CGI movie, Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens on Friday, March 23 at 7 p.m. (ET, PT). Following the movie, which will also premiere on Cartoon Network around the world throughout the spring, Ben 10 fans will get their first-ever look at the much anticipated brand-new series, Ben 10: Omniverse, premiering later this year on Cartoon Network.
- One Direction to Perform Live at Kids’ Choice 2012
March 2, 2012 | On the heels of making their US performance debut while on tour with Nickelodeon's Big Time Rush, One Direction, who are already an international pop sensation, has been confirmed to perform at Nickelodeon's 25th Annual Kids' Choice Awards on Saturday, March 31st at 8:00 p.m. ET. The band will also host Saturday nights on Nick throughout March, giving viewers exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the boys as they tour with Big Time Rush. One Direction will be sharing stories, secrets and music from the road, leading into the world premiere of the Nickelodeon original television movie event, Big Time Movie on Saturday, March 10 at 8:00 p.m.
- The Hub Upfront 2012
March 1, 2012 | The Hub announces their 2012-13 programming at their 2012 upfront presentation.