TEEN BEACH MOVIE, 'SOFIA' Propel Disney Channel to Summer Win
by Tyler Peterson - August 27, 2013 For Summer 2013, powered by the premiere of “Teen Beach Movie” and top series rankings across major youth demos, Disney Channel ranked as TV's #1 network in Total Day for the 8th consecutive summer in Tweens 9-14 (655,000/2.8 rating), the 5th consecutive summer in Kids 6-11 (762,000/3.2 rating) and ...
Disney Channel Ranks as TV's #1 in Total Day in Key Demo
by Tyler Peterson - November 05, 2013 For the week of October 28, 2013, driven by Friday's and Sunday's all new line ups, Disney Channel ranked as TV's #1 Total Day network for the 125th consecutive week among Kids 6-11 (517,000/2.2 rating) and Tweens 9-14 (486,000/2.0 rating), representing nearly two-and-a-half years at #1 in the targe...
Raini Rodriguez & Calum Worthy to Host Disney Channel's MONSTOBER, Begin. 10/1
by Tyler Peterson - September 11, 2013 Disney Channel stars Raini Rodriguez and Calum Worthy from the hit series 'Austin & Ally' will host 'Monstober,' Disney Channel's month-long Halloween celebration dedicated to all things spooky fun. Beginning TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, this year's highlights include the season three premiere of 'Jessie,' p...
BWW Blog: Jesse Swimm of Goodspeed's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF - 4th of July, Birthdays, and Backstage Life
by Guest Blogger: Jesse Swimm - July 10, 2014 Yes I know it's a pretty long title for this weeks blog, but a lot can happen in a few days when working away from home, lol. Such was the case this week as we got to celebrate the 4th; our Fiddler, Max Chucker's Birthday, as well as some much needed time off from the show....
New Disney Channel Series LIV AND MADDIE Among January Programming Highlights
by Caryn Robbins - December 24, 2013 On FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, Disney Channel will host its JaNEWary Night of Premieres Event. The evening includes a new episode of 'Liv and Maddie'...
Yellow Sound Label to Release HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL Cast Recording in June
by Tyler Peterson - April 14, 2014 The producers of HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL-the critically acclaimed new musical stage adaptation of Daniel Waters' iconic 1989 dark comedy film-are pleased to announce the Original Cast Recording of HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL, to be released on Yellow Sound Label. Written by Olivier Award winner and Tony Awa...
Disney Channel's FA-LA-LA-LIDAYS Returns 11/29
by Tyler Peterson - October 28, 2013 Disney Channel kicks off its annual month-long 'Fa-la-la-lidays' programming event FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29 with a special one-hour crossover of the hit comedies 'Good Luck Charlie' and 'Jessie,' featuring an original holiday song performed by 'Jessie' star (Debby Ryan). The month brimming with winter-th...
Disney Channel Announces May 2014 Programming Highlights
by Tyler Peterson - April 17, 2014 Disney Channel has announced its May 2014 programming highlights - check out details below!...
Yellow Sound Label to Release HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL Cast Recording in June
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2014 The producers of HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL-the critically acclaimed new musical stage adaptation of Daniel Waters' iconic 1989 dark comedy film-are pleased to announce the Original Cast Recording of HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL, to be released on Yellow Sound Label. Written by Olivier Award winner and Tony Awa...
Yellow Sound Label to Release HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL Cast Recording in June
by Tyler Peterson - April 14, 2014 The producers of HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL-the critically acclaimed new musical stage adaptation of Daniel Waters' iconic 1989 dark comedy film-are pleased to announce the Original Cast Recording of HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL, to be released on Yellow Sound Label. Written by Olivier Award winner and Tony Awa...
VIDEO: Disney Channel Stars Perform FROZEN's 'Do You Want to Build a Snowman?'
by Caryn Robbins - July 17, 2014 Twenty-six stars of Disney's hit programming for kids and tweens perform a new interpretation of the song 'Do You Want to Build a Snowman?' from Disney's Academy Award-winning animated film 'Frozen.'...
Disney Channel Sweeps Key Kid Demos for Third Straight Week
by Tyler Peterson - September 17, 2013 For the week of September 9, 2013, driven by all-new episodes of hit series 'Jessie,' 'Good Luck Charlie' and 'Austin & Ally,' along with newcomers 'Liv and Maddie' and 'Wander Over Yonder,' Disney Channel ranked as the decisive #1 TV network in Total Day across Kids 2-11 (827,000/2.1 rating), Kids ...
HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL Cast Comes to Barnes & Noble 6/16 for Performance, CD Signing
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2014 Cast members from HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL will appear at the Barnes & Noble at 86th and Lexington in New York City on Monday, June 16, 2014 at 5 p.m. to perform selections from the show and sign copies of the show's World Premiere Cast Recording....
Disney Channel Announces November Programming HIghlights
by Caryn Robbins - October 31, 2013 Disney Channel announces November 2013 Programming Highlights!...
Bridgit Mendler & More Set for Disney Channel's October Anti-Bullying Program
by Tyler Peterson - October 01, 2013 Disney Channel will present new Disney Friends for Change interstitials featuring stars of its hit series throughout National Bullying Prevention Month, October 1-31. The messages will rotate multiple times per day and feature G Hannelius, Blake Michael and Francesca Capaldi of 'Dog With A Blog,' B...
Adam Bonnett Promoted to Disney Channel EVP
by Caryn Robbins - May 07, 2013 Following another year of record-setting ratings and expanded programming development across multiple platforms, Disney Channel has promoted Adam Bonnett to the newly created position of executive vice president, Original Programming, Disney Channels Worldwide....
Disney Channel is TV's #1 Total Day Network for the 138th-Straight Week
by Caryn Robbins - February 04, 2014 For the week of January 27, 2014, powered by encores of original movie “Cloud 9” and hit original series, specifically “Liv and Maddie,” “I Didn't Do It” and “Austin & Ally,” Disney Channel ranked as TV's #1 network for the 138th-consecutive week...
Photo Flash: It'll Be Very. First Look at HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL on Stage!
by Nicole Rosky - March 26, 2014 HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL, the new musical stage adaptation of Daniel Waters' iconic 1989 dark comedy film, will open on Monday, March 31, 2014 - the 25th Anniversary of the film's release - at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). The show is now in previews. Tickets are now on sale at Telecharge....
Disney Stars to Perform New Pop Arrangement of FROZEN's 'Do You Want to Build a Snowman?'
by Caryn Robbins - July 11, 2014 Twenty-six stars of Disney's hit programming for kids and tweens perform a new interpretation of the song 'Do You Want to Build a Snowman?' from Disney's Academy Award-winning animated film 'Frozen.'...
Walt Disney Co. & Dish Network Siggn Groundbreaking Long-Term Agreement
by Caryn Robbins - March 04, 2014 The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) and DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ:DISH) today announced a groundbreaking, long-term, wide-ranging distribution agreement that will provide DISH customers with access to Disney's robust lineup...
Disney Stars to Perform New Pop Arrangement of FROZEN's 'Do You Want to Build a Snowman?'
by Caryn Robbins - July 11, 2014 Twenty-six stars of Disney's hit programming for kids and tweens perform a new interpretation of the song 'Do You Want to Build a Snowman?' from Disney's Academy Award-winning animated film 'Frozen.'...
Disney Channel to Premiere New Movie CLOUD 9, 1/17
by Tyler Peterson - December 02, 2013 Set high atop snow-capped mountains in the adrenaline-fueled world of competitive snowboarding, the Disney Channel Original Movie 'Cloud 9' tells the inspiring story of two snowboarders who must overcome self-doubt to learn that achieving their dreams is possible. Executive-produced by Ashley Tisdal...
Disney Channel to Present 'Out of This World' Weekend
by Caryn Robbins - July 16, 2014 Disney Channel travels to a galaxy far, far away during its first-ever 'Out of This World Weekend' FRIDAY, JULY 25 through SUNDAY, JULY 27...
Australian Actor Mitchell Hope Joins Disney's DESCENDANTS Movie as 'Ben'
by TV News Desk - December 19, 2013 The Hollywood Reporter writes that Australian actor Mitchell Hope has signed on for Disney Channel's upcoming liv-action, original TV movie DESCENDANTS, about the children of classic Disney villains. Hope will play 'Ben', the teenage son of Belle and the Beast....
Eight Participants Selected for 2014 Disney/ABC Writing Program
by Tyler Peterson - January 28, 2014 After six months of reviewing nearly 2,000 applications, Disney/ABC Television Group, in association with the Writers Guild of America, West, have selected the eight writers for the 2014 Disney/ABC Writing Program. Series' producers, creative executives and Creative Talent Development Strategies exe... |