I’m gonna miss Wizards. But did you see the last episode!? I can’t believe they actually did that!
In other news, there’s a bunch of those other shows on the network this month, including what I suppose is my new favorite DC show Jessie and my second favorite So Random – including the long rumored episode where Debby guest stars.
AN ALL NEW EPISODE OF “SO RANDOM!”
PREMIERES SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
Musical Guest-Star Andy Grammer Performs “Keep Your Head Up High”
The stage crew realizes they’re the real stars of the school play; Sergeant Slumber teaches the do’s and don’ts of sleepovers; Detectives Hickory and Dickory solve fairy tale crimes; Victoria and Lyla talk to their dogs about people at the movie theater, in an all new episode of “So Random!,” premiering SUNDAY, JANUARY 8 (7:30-8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Andy Grammer, one of Billboard’s 2011 Artists to Watch and currently on tour with Colbie Callait, performs his top ten hit “Keep Your Head Up.”
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AUSTIN LEARNS WHAT ALLY DOES FOR FUN
IN A NEW EPISODE OF “AUSTIN & ALLY,”
SUNDAY, JANUARY 8 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Zaliens & Cloud Watchers” - When Ally writes a song that doesn’t quite fit Austin’s sound, they decide to hang out more to get to know each other better. Meanwhile, Trish and Dez realize they have more in common than they thought, in a new episode of “Austin & Ally,” premiering SUNDAY, JANUARY 8 (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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CECE GETS A SCHOLARSHIP, IN A NEW EPISODE OF
“SHAKE IT UP,” SUNDAY, JANUARY 8 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Apply It Up” - When Cece and Rocky both get into the prestigious Chicago Fine Arts Academy, only Cece is offered a scholarship, forcing the girls to figure out a way so they can both attend. Meanwhile, Flynn and Henry believe that an asteroid is headed towards Earth, in a new episode of “Shake It Up,” SUNDAY, JANUARY 8 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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PHINEAS AND FERB FIND THEMSELVES IN THE STONE AGE
IN A NEW EPISODE OF “PHINEAS AND FERB,”
FRIDAY, JANUARY 13 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Tri-Stone Area” - It’s the Stone Age and Phineas and Ferb are cavemen who decide to invent something new, fun and useful"¦the wheel! Meanwhile, Dr. Doofenshmirtz attempts to make his digs more upscale by using the precursor to the Inator device"¦ a plain old stick. This episode of “Phineas and Ferb” premieres FRIDAY, JANUARY 13 (7:45-8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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PHINEAS AND FERB FIND THEMSELVES IN ANCIENT CHINA
IN A NEW EPISODE OF “PHINEAS AND FERB,”
SATURDAY, JANUARY 14 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Doof Dynasty” - In ancient feudal China, Princess Isabella is part ruler and Master Perry has given up the way of the warrior. After Phineas and Ferb witness Doofus Khan capture the Princess and take her as a prisoner, they track down Master Perry and convince him to teach them his warrior ways so they can rescue Princess Isabella and save China, in a new episode of “Phineas and Ferb,” premiering SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, (7:45-8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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PHINEAS AND FERB FIND THEMSELVES IN A MEDIEVAL WORLD
IN A NEW EPISODE OF “PHINEAS AND FERB,”
SUNDAY, JANUARY 14 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Excaliferb” - During medieval times, Phineas and Ferb (or, Ferb-a-lot) set off on an epic quest to find the legendary sword, Excaliferb, so they can defeat the evil sorcerer, Millifishmirtz, in a new episode of “Phineas and Ferb,” SUNDAY, JANUARY 15 (7:30-8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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AUSTIN CONFRONTS A BLOGGER IN A NEW EPISODE OF
“AUSTIN & ALLY,” SUNDAY, JANUARY 15 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Bloggers & Butterflies” - After Austin realizes he is being followed by an annoying blogger, the gang must find a way to unmask the culprit and put a stop to the silly videos being posted online. Meanwhile, Dez and Trish both get a job at a fish fry restaurant and start frying up everything but fish, in a new episode of “Austin & Ally,” premiering SUNDAY, JANUARY 15 (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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TRISH BOOKS AUSTIN A HUGE PERFORMANCE IN A NEW EPISODE OF
“AUSTIN & ALLY,” MONDAY, JANUARY 16 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Tickets & Trashbags” - Trish books Austin a gig singing at the Miami Internet Music Awards, but when he is only offered one ticket for a guest, Ally, Trish and Dez vie for his attention in order to claim it. After Austin accidentally says yes to each person, they all get upset with him, leaving Austin wondering if he should just go alone, in a new episode of “Austin & Ally,” premiering MONDAY, JANUARY 16 (6:00-6:30 p.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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AN ALL NEW EPISODE OF “SO RANDOM!”
PREMIERES SUNDAY, JANUARY 16 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
Cole Sprouse and Dylan Sprouse Guest Star
Plus a Special Appearance by Debby Ryan
The courtroom begins to dance and the prisoner is able to escape; Sally Jensen puts away cartoon characters that influence violence; Mr. Goodman teaches a class even though he’s sick; A man spends sixty years in a staring contest with a mannequin; The Anime Bros. feel threatened by the new Botformer Bros. at school; The Sprouse twins, Cole and Dylan, reveal why their brother Skippy wasn’t in their show, in an all new episode of “So Random!,” premiering SUNDAY, JANUARY 16 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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CHYNA AND FLETCHER GO ON A DOUBLE DATE IN A NEW EPISODE OF
“A.N.T. FARM,” MONDAY, JANUARY 16 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
– Caroline Sunshine (“Shake It Up!”) Guest Stars –
“some enchANTed evening” - When Chyna pretends to have a boyfriend in order to let Fletcher down easily, an embarrassed Fletcher pretends to have a girlfriend, prompting Olive to suggest they go on a double date together. Meanwhile, Gibson takes over as cheerleading coach in a new episode of “A.N.T. Farm,” premiering MONDAY, JANUARY 16 (9:30-10:00 p.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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BEA VOLUNTEERS FOR THE FOOTBALL TEAM IN A NEW EPISODE OF
“FISH HOOKS,” FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Just One of the Fish” - After Jocktopus pulls off his arms, Bea volunteers to take his place on the Freshwater Football team, but when she is shunned by Coach Salmons, she sets off to right the wrong. Meanwhile, a new student (who looks a lot like Bea in a fake mustache and a football helmet) shows up to try out for the football team. This episode of Disney Channel’s “Fish Hooks,” airs FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 (8:15-8:30 p.m. ET/PT).
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CHYNA GETS THE LEAD IN THE SCHOOL MUSICAL
IN A NEW EPISODE OF “A.N.T. FARM,”
FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“you’re the one that I wANT” - After Chyna gets the lead in the school musical, a jealous Lexi is determined to sabotage the show with the help of Fletcher, who is worried Chyna will fall for her handsome leading man, Jared. Meanwhile, Cameron learns that their teacher Gibson has been living at the school and offers to rent out his family’s living room, in a new episode of “A.N.T. Farm,” premiering FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 (8:30-9:00 p.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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JESSIE AND ZURI OPEN A LEMONADE STAND
IN A NEW EPISODE OF “JESSIE,”
FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Jessie” Star Kevin Chamberlin Directs
“Are You Cooler Than A Fifth Grader?” - Jessie teaches Zuri the value of a dollar when, against the wishes of Mrs. Chesterfield, they set up a lemonade stand in the lobby of their building. Meanwhile, Ravi deals with the trials and tribulations of adjusting to his new American school, in a new episode of “Jessie,” premiering FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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ROCKY FINDS A NEW PARTNER IN A NEW EPISODE OF “SHAKE IT UP,”
SUNDAY, JANUARY 22 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Egg It Up” - When Rocky and Cece are paired up in a school science project, Rocky gets nervous that Cece’s lack of enthusiasm will drag down her grade, so she goes behind her back to find a new partner. Meanwhile, Gunther takes over for Ty as Flynn’s babysitter in a new episode of “Shake It Up,” SUNDAY, JANUARY 22 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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CHYNA, OLIVE AND FLETCHER GO TO A CONCERT IN A NEW EPISODE OF “A.N.T. FARM,” FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“performANTs” - Chyna and the ANTs want to go to an upcoming concert with the older kids, however, they know Chyna’s mom Roxanne will never let them go. In order to convince Roxanne, the ANTs pretend they are actually going to see a kid’s band, which backfires when Roxanne decides to tag along. Meanwhile, Cameron tries to get backstage at the concert, in a new episode of “A.N.T. Farm,” premiering FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 (8:30-9:00 p.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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JESSIE, EMMA, RAVI AND ZURI BRAVE THE SUBWAY
IN A NEW EPISODE OF “JESSIE,”
FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Take the A Train"¦I Think?” - To the kid’s dismay, Jessie has everyone take the subway to the cultural fair at Emma’s school. Meanwhile, Bertram and Ravi look for a pesky spider that has made its home in the apartment, in a new episode of “Jessie,” premiering FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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OSCAR, BEA AND MILO SPOIL AN ENDING IN A NEW EPISODE OF
“FISH HOOKS,” FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Rock Lobster Yeti” - The gang are all on a student camping retreat when out of the bushes appears a bloodthirsty beast - the Yeti Lobster! Everyone runs for cover, but when Milo gets separated, he must confront his childhood fear of once again coming face-to-face with the scary monster.
“Spoiler Alert” - When Randy spoils the end of a movie that Oscar and the gang have all been anticipating, they make it their mission to get even with Randy and spoil a movie that he wants to see.
These episodes of Disney Channel’s “Fish Hooks” air FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 (9:30-10:00 p.m. ET/PT)
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AN ALL NEW EPISODE OF “SO RANDOM!”
PREMIERES SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
Musical Guest-Stars The Ready Set Performs “Young Forever”
Becky Buckley tries to keep the secret that she is “Raised by Beavers;” “Simple Country Boy” performs surgery and diffuses a bomb; “Flash Mobs: Surgery” has a team of doctors, nurses and patients breaking into dance; In “Biggest Losers on Meals,” Jillian and Bob stop people from eating poorly. The cast performs these skits and more in an all new episode of “So Random!,” premiering SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 (7:30-8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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AUSTIN GETS A NEW TEAM IN A NEW EPISODE OF
“AUSTIN & ALLY,” SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Managers & Meatballs” - Austin gets wooed by a top music manager who wants to get rid of Ally as his songwriter, Trish as his manager and Dez as his music video director and bring in a whole new team, in a new episode of “Austin & Ally,” premiering SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
“Good Luck Charlie: It’s Christmas” was the highest rated live action cable movie of 2011, and second only to the “Phineas and Ferb” movie overall!
Disney’s rightfully smug press release follows:
BABY OH BABY! “GOOD LUCK CHARLIE: IT’S CHRISTMAS”
DELIVERS ANOTHER BIG PREMIERE FOR
DISNEY CHANNEL ORIGINAL MOVIE FRANCHISE
Ratings for Sitcom Debut of “Austin & Ally” Hit all the Right Notes
The significant ratings force known as the Disney Channel Original Movie franchise has done it again, delivering 6.9 million Total Viewers with Friday’s (8:00 p.m.) premiere of “Good Luck Charlie: It’s Christmas,” inspired by the hit sitcom “Good Luck Charlie.” The premiere also delivered 3.3 million Kids 6-11, 2.4 million Tweens and 1.4 million Adults 18-49. The premiere was sponsored by Nintendo Mario Cart 7. The movie led into the very strong debut of the music-centered sitcom, “Austin & Ally” (9:30 p.m.), which delivered 5.7 million Total Viewers, 2.7 million Kids 6-11 and 2.1 million Tweens. It premieres in its regular timeslot Sunday, December 4 (8:00 p.m.).
“Good Luck Charlie: It’s Christmas” became the No. 1 live-action cable movie of 2011 in Total Viewers, and the No. 1 live-action scripted telecast across all TV in Kids 6-11. Along with the premiere of "Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension"¯ in August, Disney Channel owns the year’s Top 2 scripted TV telecasts in Kids 6-11, and the Top 2 across all cable TV overall. Furthermore, "Austin & Ally"¯ ranks as Disney Channel’s
No. 2 series launch on record in Kids 6-11 and its No. 1 series debut ever in Boys 6-11 (1.0 million).
“Good Luck Charlie: It’s Christmas” stars the cast of the hit series — Bridgit Mendler, Jason Dolley, Leigh-Allyn Baker, Bradley Steven Perry, Mia Talerico and Eric Allan Kramer — and finds the Duncan family getting hopelessly separated during a trip to Grandma’s house, scrambling to reunite in time for Christmas. The storyline revealed that the stork is on the way to the Duncans next year. At the telecast’s conclusion, Disney Channel invited viewers to choose from among 10 names for the baby sister or brother who will debut in spring 2012 during a special hour episode of “Good Luck Charlie.” Baby name voting continues through December 16 at DisneyChannel.com/BabyVote.
19-year-old actress and Hollywood Records recording artist Bridgit Mendler co-wrote and performs the song “I’m Gonna Run to You” in the movie.
Disney Channel Original Movies dominate basic cable TV’s ratings, delivering the No. 1 movie in Total Viewers for five consecutive years and the No. 1 movie telecast among Tweens for 10 consecutive years. They are “Cadet Kelly,” “The Cheetah Girls,” “Halloweentown High,” “Twitches,” “The Cheetah Girls 2,” “High School Musical 2,” “Camp Rock,” “Wizards of Waverly Place The Movie,” “Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam” and “Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension,” respectively. The latter is also cable television’s No. 1 animated telecast of all time among Kids 2-11.
“Good Luck Charlie: It’s Christmas” was filmed in Salt Lake City and St. George, Utah. The movie is executive-produced by Sheri Singer along with the three executive producers of the series, Dan Staley, Phil Baker and Drew Vaupen. The script was written by Geoff Rodkey and directed by Arlene Sanford.
“Austin & Ally” stars Ross Lynch, Laura Marano, Raini Rodriguez and Calum Worthy. It was created and is executive-produced by Kevin Kopelow and Heath Seifert.
And another baby? This is getting excessive now. xD
IT’S A BOY"¦OR GIRL! EXPECTED DUE DATE, SEASON THREE!
DISNEY CHANNEL REVEALS SURPRISE THAT THE STORK IS ON THE WAY
TO THE DUNCANS; VIEWERS INVITED TO SELECT BABY’S NAME FOR
DEBUT IN UPCOMING SEASON OF HIT SERIES “GOOD LUCK CHARLIE”
Happy news that the Duncans are expecting a bundle of joy was revealed during the premiere of the Disney Channel Original Movie, “Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas!,” and now Disney Channel viewers around the world can vote for their favorite from among 10 names for the baby sister or brother who will debut in an hour-long special planned for spring 2012 on the hit series “Good Luck Charlie.” Voting began Friday, December 2 at 9:30 p.m., ET and runs through December 16, at DisneyChannel.com/BabyVote.
(Editors please note: Images are available for downloading at www.disneychannelmedianet.com. Registration Required).
"¢ If it’s a Boy - Noah, Jonah, Toby, Bobby Jr. and Bo
"¢ If it’s a Girl - Sydney, Erika, Mallory, Talia and Jenny
Adam Bonnett, Senior Vice President, Original Programming, Disney Channels Worldwide, said: “There’s no greater excitement than the arrival of a new baby in the house, and we are eager for our viewers to share in the relatable anticipation of a baby girl or baby boy joining the Duncan family that they’ve come to know and love.”
“Good Luck Charlie,” a sitcom geared towards the whole family, ranks as TV’s No. 1 program on Sundays (8:00 p.m.) among Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14. Overall, the series ranks No. 2 for the year among Kids 6-11 (1.9 million/7.6 rating) and No. 3 among Tweens 9-14 (1.6 million/6.6 rating). [Source: NTI, 12/27/11-11/27/11, most current trackage data with minimum 10 telecasts]
Joy of joys in Season Three — the Duncan household prepares to expand with the impending arrival of a new baby, rubber duckies and choo-choo trains, while parents Bob and Amy juggle their jobs, and their kids, PJ, Teddy and Gabe, cope with both their teen years and their mischief-making toddler sister, Charlie.
Starring are Bridgit Mendler as Teddy Duncan, Leigh-Allyn Baker as Amy Duncan, Bradley Steven Perry as Gabe Duncan, Mia Talerico as Charlie Duncan, Eric Allan Kramer as Bob Duncan and Jason Dolley as PJ Duncan.
“Good Luck Charlie” was created by Phil Baker and Drew Vaupen (“Suddenly Susan” and “What I Like About You”) and is executive-produced by Baker, Vaupen and Dan Staley (“Cheers,” “Love & Money”). The trio, along with Sheri Singer, also executive-produce the Disney Channel Original Movie based on the series. “Good Luck Charlie” is a production of It’s A Laugh Productions, Inc. It carries a TV-G parental guideline.
Disney has decided to renew A.N.T. Farm for a second season. No real surprise there. As it states in the press release: “China Anne McClain, age 13, is also a recording artist signed to Hollywood Records and is currently working on an album.”
DISNEY CHANNEL PICKS UP A SECOND SEASON OF TOP-RATED SERIES “A.N.T. FARM”
Disney Channel has ordered a second season of the hit comedy series “A.N.T. Farm,” TV’s #1 series among Kids 6-11 and Tweens, it was announced today by Adam Bonnett, Senior Vice President, Original Programming, Disney Channels Worldwide.
Created by Dan Signer (“The Suite Life on Deck,” “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody”) and executive-produced by Signer and Stephen Engel (“The Big Bang Theory,” “Mad About You,” “Dream On”), the series stars China Anne McClain, Sierra McCormick, Jake Short, Stefanie Scott and Carlon Jeffery. Recurring are Finesse Mitchell (“Saturday Night Live”), Elise Neal (“The Hughleys”), Zach Steel, Mindy Sterling (“Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me”) and Aedin Mincks.
In making the announcement, Bonnett said, “Since its premiere, we have seen kids and families connecting with the ‘A.N.T. Farm’ characters, music and comedy. The talented cast, and the creativity of executive-producers Dan Signer and Stephen Engel, makes for a winning combination of smart and funny storytelling.”
China Anne McClain, age 13, is also a recording artist signed to Hollywood Records and is currently working on an album with her sisters Sierra and Lauryn McClain. Ms. McClain and two of her cast mates, Stefanie Scott and Carlon Jeffery, perform songs from and inspired by the series on the “A.N.T. Farm” soundtrack from Walt Disney Records. Released in October, it spent five weeks at #1 on the Billboard Kids Album chart and yielded two hits for Ms. McClain, “Dynamite” and “Calling All the Monsters,” each spending several weeks at #1 on Radio Disney’s Top 30. Additionally, music videos for “Dynamite” and “Calling All the Monsters” have generated a combined 22 million views online via Disney Channel, YouTube and Vevo. Ms. McClain recently performed in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and Chicago’s Magnificent Mile Lights Festival Parade and will next be seen in the “Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade” on the ABC Television Network (Sunday, December 25, 12:00-2:00 p.m., ET).
On December 26, a new “D-Signed” collection debuts at Target stores nationwide, influenced by fashions worn by the character Chyna Parks in “A.N.T. Farm.” It will be the latest in the popular collection in girl sizes 4 to 16 at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com.
“A.N.T. Farm” premiered in July 2011 and for the year to date is TV’s No. 1 series in Kids 6-11 (2.0 million/8.1 rating) and Tweens 9-14 (1.6 million/6.8 rating).*
In the series, Chyna Parks is a middle school musical prodigy who is enrolled in a prestigious A.N.T. (Advanced Natural Talents) program at a local high school. Along with her fellow A.N.Ts, Olive Doyle, an A.N.T. with a photographic memory and Fletcher Quimby, an artistic genius and practical joker, they discover the ups and downs of high school, three years earlier than expected. Adding to their high school experience are Lexi Reed, a popular cheerleader determined to outshine Chyna, and Cameron Parks, Chyna’s older brother who is less than thrilled that his little sister is now enrolled in his school.
New episodes of “A.N.T. Farm” air FRIDAYS on Disney Channel. The series is a production of It’s A Laugh Productions, Inc and carries a TV-G parental guideline.
Disney’s newest DCOM, "Frenemies"¯ premieres January 13th. The thing that gets me is that it sounds like it’s going to be a very preachy movie, with three different storylines that are trying to convey the same basic plot point. Now if all the points somehow interact in an interesting way at the end that may save it, but I don’t have very high hopes. This is clearly just an excuse to push Bella and Zendaya. Whom, as pwfan pointed out, seem to be attached at the hip.
Disney’s press release and premiere schedule follows.
BELLA THORNE, ZENDAYA, STEFANIE SCOTT, NICK ROBINSON AND MARY MOUSER STAR IN “FRENEMIES,” A DISNEY CHANNEL ORIGINAL MOVIE ABOUT FRIENDSHIP, PREMIERING FRIDAY, JANUARY 13
Bella Thorne and Zendaya (both of “Shake It Up”), Stefanie Scott (“A.N.T. Farm”), Nick Robinson (“Melissa and Joey”) and Mary Mouser (“Body of Proof”) star in the Disney Channel Original Movie “Frenemies,” an anthology that follows three pairs of friends as they navigate the delicate balance when besties go to worsties, and back again. With themes of staying true to yourself, celebrating family and friendship, and following your dreams, the movie is set to premiere on FRIDAY, JANUARY 13 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
“Frenemies” follows the lives of three very different sets of friends dealing with the ups and downs of friendship. The first story follows Halley and Avalon, best friends who are overjoyed when a publisher wants to turn their fashion blog into a magazine, but their friendship is put to the test when they learn that the magazine only wants one of them to stay on as senior editor. The second story follows the inseparable science-whiz Jake and his dog, Murray. Jake is excited to introduce Murray to his new science project partner (and crush), Julianne, but there’s something about her that Murray just doesn’t like - and the feeling is mutual. In the last story, tomboy Savannah, who comes from a large high-energy family, meets privileged uptown girl Emma, who looks like her twin. The two girls become fast friends and decide to trade places for a while, but realize that life on the other side isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be.
Beginning Friday, December 15, visitors to DisneyChannel.com will get to meet the “Frenemies” characters and play a three-part mini-game dedicated to the different storylines in the movie.
The multiplatform premiere schedule is as follows:
FRIDAY, JANUARY 6
“Frenemies” exclusive preview available via Disney Channel On Demand, a video-on-demand service available to a variety of affiliates including AT&T U-Verse, Cablevision, Time Warner and Verizon FiOS TV customers.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 13
The premiere of “Frenemies” (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel with simulcasts on Sprint TV and MobiTV.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17
“Frenemies” will be available on iTunes and Xbox Live.
“Frenemies” was directed by Daisy Mayer (“The Guru”), executive produced by Leslie Morgenstein and Bob Levy (both of “The Vampire Diaries,” “Gossip Girl”) and written by Dava Savel (“That’s So Raven,” “Sonny with a Chance”), Wendy Weiner (“The Scientist”) and Jim Krieg (“Den Brother,” “Ben 10″). Filmed on location in Toronto, Canada, “Frenemies” is a production of Alloy Entertainment and Coin Flip Productions Ltd.
Starring are Bella Thorne and Zendaya as Avalon Greene and Halley Brandon, Mary Mouser as Savannah and Emma, Nick Robinson as Jake Logan, Stefanie Scott as Julianne, and Winston as Murray the Dog.
Austin and Ally finally premieres. And that bastard Justin Bieber is on So Random. Fortunately, it looks like it’s the Xmas special so once this month is over, they shouldn’t replay it any more. Sweet.
MILO AND OSCAR THROW A HOLIDAY PARTY IN A NEW EPISODE OF ”FISH HOOKS,” FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Merry Fishmas, Milo” - Milo and Oscar throw a Christmas party, but when they need help with the party prep, they send a special holiday request to their favorite magical dude, Fish Santa. Meanwhile, Bea tries out for the role of Fish Mall Santa.
This episode of Disney Channel’s “Fish Hooks” airs FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 (7:30-7:45 p.m. ET/PT).
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GRAMMY AWARD WINNER KELLY CLARKSON GUEST STARS IN A NEW HOLIDAY-THEMED EPISODE OF “PHINEAS AND FERB” FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Phineas and Ferb Family Christmas Special” -The boys decide to put on a traditional family Christmas special featuring their family, friends and a few very special guests, including Grammy winning recording artist Kelly Clarkson (playing herself). The episode features three new holiday songs - Isabella’s “Let it Snow,” a Buford and Baljeet rendition of “Good King Wenscelas,” and the whole gang singing “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” This new episode of episode of “Phineas and Ferb” premieres FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 (7:45 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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NEWS SERIES PREVIEW
AUSTIN, ALLY, TRISH AND DEZ TEAM UP IN THE SERIES PREVIEW OF ”AUSTIN & ALLY,” FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Rockers & Writers” – Unbeknownst to Ally, Austin and Dez “borrow” one of her songs, record it, create a video and post it on the internet after which it and Austin become a local sensation. When Austin needs another hit song, he pleads with Ally to write one for him in a special preview episode of “Austin & Ally,” premiering FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 (9:30-10:00 p.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
This multi-camera comedy series follows the 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. Unbeknownst to Ally, Austin and Dez “borrow” one of her songs, record it, create a video and post it on the Internet, after which it and Austin become an overnight sensation. When Trish convinces Ally to tell the world she wrote the song, Austin pleads with her to write another hit for him. Instead, the two combine their talents to create a true musical tour-de-force.
Starring are Ross Lynch as Austin, Laura Marano as Ally, Raini Rodriguez as Trish and Calum Worthy as Dez.
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WORLDWIDE MUSIC SENSATION JUSTIN BIEBER PERFORMS NEW HOLIDAY SONG “MISTLETOE” IN AN ALL-NEW “SO RANDOM!,” PREMIERING SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
Worldwide music sensation Justin Bieber performs “Mistletoe” from his upcoming holiday album in an all-new episode of “So Random!,” airing SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4 (7:30-8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. Also in the episode, MC Grammar raps about Christmas and introduces Dr. Dreidel; Coolest Kid enjoys holiday treats and advises kids to stay in school; Becky Beaver learns she has a wonderful life; Platowski Bros. sing about one another to the tune of holiday jingles; Harry Potter shops at Voldemarts for the holidays.
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SERIES PREMIERE
AUSTIN, ALLY, TRISH AND DEZ SHOOT A MUSIC VIDEO IN THE SERIES PREMIERE OF “AUSTIN & ALLY,” SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Kangaroos & Chaos” - Ally scribbles down Austin’s song lyrics in illegible handwriting prompting Dez and Trish to start gathering strange props for the music video which they think correspond to her lyrics. After the odd collection of musical items begins arriving, they quickly work together to resolve the mix-up, in a new episode of “Austin & Ally,” premiering SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4 (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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CHYNA, OLIVE AND FLETCHER GET READY TO CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS IN A NEW EPISODE OF “A.N.T. FARM,” FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“sANTa’s little helpers” - Everyone is in the holiday spirit including principal Skidmore who asks Chyna, Olive and Fletcher to build toys for kids at an orphanage. But when they discover that Skidmore is actually selling the toys for profit, they devise a scheme to booby trap the gifts. Meanwhile, Lexi and Paisley are hired by the mall gift wrapping department in a new episode of “A.N.T. Farm,” premiering FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9 (8:30-9:00 p.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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JESSIE IS TASKED WITH SHOPPING FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS IN AN ALL NEW EPISODE OF “JESSIE,” FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Christmas Story” - When the kids’ parents get caught in a snowstorm, Jessie must shop for the kid’s Christmas presents, get the house decorated and take the kids to the mall to see Santa, where they have a run-in with his mischievous elves, in a new episode of “Jessie,” premiering FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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AN ALL NEW EPISODE OF “SO RANDOM!” PREMIERES FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
Recording Artist Christina Grimme Performs “Advice”
Mr. Goodman assigns nicknames to the students as he calls roll; a boxing match ensues as Hank rides the elevator to his job interview; Scott and Elliot return from summer break looking Mega-anime; Sally Jensen defends kids against those who’ve ruined their birthdays and Clark’s birthday song to Betsy expresses an admiration for his teacher. All this and more in an all new episode of “So Random!,” premiering SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11 (7:30-8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
YouTube sensation Christina Grimme performs her song “Advice.” Last summer, she joined Selena Gomez and The Scene on tour.
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ALLY HAS A SECRET CRUSH IN A NEW EPISODE OF ”AUSTIN & ALLY,” SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Secrets & Songbooks” - Ally loses her song writing book, which is also her top secret diary, so she and Trish comb the mall looking for her it, not knowing that Austin and Dez have already found it and read it, revealing that Ally has a secret crush. When Austin is convinced it’s him, he tries to find a way to let Ally know they’re just friends in a new episode of “Austin & Ally,” premiering SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11 (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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CECE FINDS HERSELF IN A CHRISTMAS CONUNDRUM WHILE SHOPPING FOR A PRESENT FOR HER MOM, IN A NEW EPISODE OF “SHAKE IT UP,” SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Jingle It Up” - CeCe does some last minute Christmas shopping for her mom, but buys herself a purse instead. With no money left for her mom’s scarf, CeCe gets herself a couple of jobs at the mall to make some extra cash. Meanwhile, Rocky tries to make a young boy’s Christmas wish come true and Deuce reluctantly invites Dina to join his family for some Christmas caroling, in a new episode of “Shake It Up,” SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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CHYNA AND FLETCHER GO ON A DOUBLE DATE IN A NEW EPISODE OF ”A.N.T. FARM,” FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
– Caroline Sunshine (“Shake It Up!”) Guest Stars –
“some enchANTed evening” - When Chyna pretends to have a boyfriend in order to let Fletcher down easily, an embarrassed Fletcher pretends to have a girlfriend, prompting Olive to suggest they go on a double date together. Meanwhile, Gibson takes over as cheerleading coach in a new episode of “A.N.T. Farm,” premiering FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16 (8:30-9:00 p.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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AUSTIN LEARNS WHAT ALLY DOES FOR FUN IN A NEW EPISODE OF ”AUSTIN & ALLY,” SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Zaliens & Cloud Watchers” - After Ally writes a song that Austin doesn’t think sounds like him, they decide to hang out more in order to learn what each other does for fun. Meanwhile, Trish and Dez realize they have more in common than they thought in a new episode of “Austin & Ally,” premiering SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18 (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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CECE AND GUNTHER FORM AN UNLIKELY DANCE DUO, IN A NEW EPISODE OF “SHAKE IT UP,” SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Split It Up” - When Gunther and CeCe are selected to be guest dancers on “Good Morning, Chicago,” Rocky tries to control her jealousy, while Tinka plots to replace CeCe on the show. Meanwhile, Deuce and Flynn try to help Ty improve his rap skills, in a new episode of “Shake It Up,” SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Good new for my fellow animation and/or Ashley Tisdale fans, Disney has renewed Phineas and Ferb for a fourth season.
The official press release follows:
DISNEY CHANNEL ORDERS FOURTH SEASON OF EMMY AWARD-WINNING ANIMATED SERIES “PHINEAS AND FERB”
Disney Channel has ordered a fourth season of Emmy Award-winning “Phineas and Ferb,” TV’s #1 animated series in Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14, and will have new episodes rolling out through 2014. Upcoming episodes include a musical featuring the one-hit wonder “Phineas and the Ferb-tones,” commemoration of Platypus Day, and a winter vacation special featuring seasonal sports and a New Year’s celebration.
Created and executive-produced by Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh, the series is a production of Disney Television Animation.
“Phineas and Ferb,” TV’s #1 animated series among Tweens for four years in the U.S., exceeded 289 million unique viewers airing on Disney Channels and Disney XD and third party broadcasters — and in July, premiered on China’s CCTV, reaching 145 million total viewers in its first six weeks. Its latest offshoot, the Disney Channel Original Movie “Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension,” is the #1 animated cable telecast of all time among Kids 2-11 in the U.S. and just recently broke Disney Channel ratings records in India, Japan and France.
With over 100 episodes and counting, a live action/animated talk show and a hit TV movie, the success of “Phineas and Ferb” has created opportunities for other Disney divisions including Disney Interactive Studios (Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS and Sony PlayStation 3 video games), Walt Disney Records (soundtracks), Disney Consumer Products (toys/consumer electronics, apparel, accessories, food, health and beauty items), Disney Publishing (over 5 million books, comics and a magazine in 45 countries), Walt Disney Studios Distribution (DVDs), Disney Parks and Resorts (interactive live entertainment experience) and Disney Theatrical Group (a live touring stage show). Disney Studios has a feature film in development for July 2013.
The voice cast includes: Vincent Martella as Phineas Flynn, Thomas Sangster as Ferb Fletcher, Ashley Tisdale as Candace Flynn, Mitchel Musso as Jeremy, Caroline Rhea as mom Linda Flynn-Fletcher, Richard O’Brien as dad Lawrence Fletcher, Dee Bradley Baker as Perry the Platypus, Alyson Stoner as Isabella, Jeff “Swampy” Marsh as Major Monogram and Emmy Award-winning Dan Povenmire as the nefarious Dr. Doofenshmirtz.
Walt Disney Co. reported strong fourth-quarter earnings, buoyed by gains at Disney Channel and ESPN and at the Burbank company’s theme parks.
The entertainment giant reported net income of $1.08 billion for the quarter ending Oct. 1, a jump of 30% compared with a year earlier. Revenue also rose 7% to $10.4 billion.
Disney achieved record revenue, net income and earnings per share for fiscal 2011. Net income for the year reached $5.26 billion on revenue of nearly $41 billion.
“Given the challenging economic environment this year, I’m particularly proud of our excellent management team, which has consistently delivered on our strategy of creating high-quality content, expanding our platforms and growing our iconic brands and assets worldwide,” Disney President and Chief Executive Robert A. Iger said on a call with media analysts Thursday.
Disney’s media networks group, which includes the ABC television network, its collection of local TV stations and its cable channels, continues to be a profit engine for the company. Media networks posted operating income of $1.4 billion, a gain of 20% from a year earlier.
The TV group’s results were driven by sales of Disney Channel programming and higher fees paid by cable and satellite distributors, as well advertising growth internationally.
ESPN, which set viewership records for the fourth consecutive year, also benefited from fee increases and ad growth. Even the struggling ABC network is gaining traction with new dramas, including its modern-day take on fairy tales, “Once Upon a Time,” and its comedy about suburban life, “Suburgatory.”
Disney’s parks and resorts saw a 33% surge in operating income, which rose to $421 million for the quarter. The improved results at the company’s domestic parks, Hong Kong Disneyland and Disneyland Paris helped to partially offset costs associated with the September opening of the new Aulani hotel and vacation resort in Hawaii.
Iger said the company is beginning to reap the rewards of five years of investments in Disney’s theme parks. In the coming year, the company will open “Carsland,” which is the centerpiece of its $1-billion overhaul of California Adventure in Anaheim and the opening of Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom park in Orlando, Fla.
Walt Disney Studios reported operating income of $117 million in the fourth quarter, up 13% from a year earlier, even though revenue fell 8%.
The studio’s domestic movie ticket sales benefited from this fall’s 3-D re-release of the 17-year-old animated classic “The Lion King,” which grossed about $150 million in worldwide box office receipts, Iger said.
Pixar Animation Studio’s sequel, “Cars 2,” had $559 million in global ticket sales but compared unfavorably to the 2010 summer blockbuster “Toy Story 3.”
Iger said the “Cars” franchise continues to spur consumer product sales, noting that it has surpassed “Star Wars” and “Toy Story” in retail sales of movie-themed merchandise. The consumer products group reported operating income of $207 million for the quarter, up 13% from the same period a year ago.
The upcoming Thanksgiving release of “The Muppets” is expected to “rebuild another beloved franchise,” Iger said. He noted that the film cost “less than $50 million to produce” and illustrates Disney’s strategy of releasing a mix of expensive event films like Marvel Entertainment’s 2012 superhero picture “The Avengers” with lower-cost movies.
Disney’s long-struggling interactive group reported a 19% gain in revenue, which rose to $223 million. Operating losses for the group fell to $94 million, compared with $104 million in the same period last year.
Iger said the interactive unit plans to introduce eight social networking games in the coming year, taking advantage of established Disney and Marvel brands, as well as creating original characters.
The chief executive expects the group to post a profit in 2013.
Here’s the November programing highlights for Disney Channel. No commentary this month; I just wanted to make sure I got this posted ASAP.
AMY AND TEDDY RACE TO BECOME THE NEXT BEST-SELLLING NOVELIST IN A NEW EPISODE OF “GOOD LUCK CHARLIE,” SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Story Time” - When Teddy and Amy discover that a mom in Charlie’s book club is a publisher of children’s books, they each try to prove they can write the next bestseller. Meanwhile, Bob is a big hit at Gabe’s school when he brings all sorts of insects and spiders for the students to view as part of career day"¦ that is until a tarantula gets loose. Also, PJ starts dishing out relationship advice to his Kwikki Chikki customers, in a new episode of “Good Luck Charlie,” premiering SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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CECE MEETS HER IDOL, IN A NEW EPISODE OF “SHAKE IT UP,” SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Double Pegasus It Up” - CeCe finds out Deuce has been delivering pizza to her idol, a choreographer who came up with an amazing dance move, the “double Pegasus.” When she and Rocky step in on the pizza delivery to meet him, they find out he’s living a less than glamorous life. Meanwhile, Uncle Frank entrusts Deuce with the keys to the cash register at Crusty’s, and the added responsibility becomes too much pressure, in a new episode of “Shake It Up,” SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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MAGICIAN DAVID COPPERFIELD GUEST STARS IN A NEW EPISODE OF ”WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE,” FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Harperella” - After Harper begins to read one of Alex’s wizard story books, she is transported into a Cinderella-like world where she encounters her evil stepmother, Theresa, and stepbrothers Justin and Max. In order to turn back into Harper, she must rely on the help of Alex, her fairy godmother, in a new episode of “Wizards of Waverly Place,” premiering FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
World-renowned magician David Copperfield guest stars as himself. Also guest starring are Dan Benson (“Zoey 101″) as Zeke Beakerman and Gregg Sulkin (“Avalon High”) as Mason.
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CHYNA HOSTS A SLUMBER PARTY IN A NEW EPISODE OF “A.N.T. FARM,” FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“slumber party ANTics” - When Chyna and Olive don’t get invited to Lexi’s slumber party, they decide to host their own on the same night and invite all of the A.N.T. girls. Meanwhile, Cameron enlists Fletcher to help him draw a comic book, in a new episode of “A.N.T. Farm,” premiering FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 (8:30-9:00 p.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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JESSIE FINDS LUKE A MATH TUTOR IN AN ALL NEW EPISODE OF ”JESSIE,” FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“A.N.T. Farm’s” Sierra McCormick Guest Stars
“Creepy Connie Comes A Callin’” - Jessie believes Connie, a math tutor she finds for Luke, will be the perfect scholarly influence. To Jessie’s dismay, Connie turns out to be a lovelorn teen fascinated with Luke. Meanwhile, Ravi is convinced he can predict the future with his Mystery Ball, in a new episode of “Jessie,” premiering FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Guest starring is Sierra McCormick (“A.N.T. Farm”) as Connie.
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THE DUNCANS CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING IN A NEW EPISODE OF “GOOD LUCK CHARLIE,” SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“It’s A Charlie Duncan Thanksgiving” - Amy finally gets to stay home and cook a Thanksgiving dinner, but it’s up to Bob and PJ to figure out a way to keep her out of the kitchen so the meal is actually edible. Meanwhile, Teddy and Ivy devise a plan to get in line early at the Gizmo Hut so they can buy the hottest new tablet computer on sale. Also, Bob and Gabe panic when Bob’s dad Frank falls for Mrs. Dabney, in a new episode of “Good Luck Charlie,” premiering SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Alan Rachins (“Dharma & Greg”) guest stars as Frank.
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CECE AND ROCKY SET UP A FUNDRAISER TO SAVE THEIR FORMER DANCE TEACHER’S STUDIO IN A NEW EPISODE OF ”SHAKE IT UP,” SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Auction It Up” -CeCe and Rocky set up a fundraiser through “Shake It Up, Chicago” to help save their former dance teacher, Ms. Nancy’s (played by Marissa Jaret Winokur), dance studio. Meanwhile, Deuce and Ty enter a competition to win a new phone, in a new episode of “Shake It Up,” SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Guest starring is Marissa Jaret Winokur (“Hairpsray”) as Ms. Nancy.
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CHYNA AND LEXI AUDITION FOR A TALENT SHOW IN A SPECIAL ONE-HOUR EPISODE OF “A.N.T. FARM,” FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“America Needs TalANT” - Chyna and Lexi audition for a popular talent show and are invited to the next round in Hollywood. However, during their drive to Los Angeles, Chyna, Olive, Fletcher, Cameron and Darryl encounter some wild adventures that almost keep Chyna from getting to the show on time. When they finally make it, Chyna discovers the show’s producers want her to share a hotel room with Lexi in order to show viewers how good of friends they are. Elsewhere in Los Angeles, Olive and Paisley enter a game show competition and Cameron, Fletcher and Darryl wait in a very long line for a popular food truck in a special one hour episode of “A.N.T. Farm,” premiering FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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BEA, MILO AND OSCAR ACCEPT A BABYSITTING JOB, AND MILO STANDS UP FOR THE GANG IN A NEW EPISODE OF ”FISH HOOKS,” SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Adventures in Fish Sitting” – Bea, Milo and Oscar get roped into babysitting Ms. Lips’ ornery cat. When the cat escapes just as Ms. Lips is on her way back home, the gang must find him while, at the same time, convince Ms. Lips that there is nothing fishy about the cat currently in her house "¦ even though he now bears a striking resemblance to Milo.
“Banned Band” – When Lonnie the marching band conductor bans all the students from playing music, Milo stands up for the gang and proudly plays his kazoo as loud as possible. Unfortunately, Lonnie doesn’t take kindly to Milo’s rebellion and challenges the gang to a battle of the bands - where the losing band will have to give up music forever.
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PHINEAS AND FERB CREATE THEIR OWN LANGUAGE AND POTATO GREMLINS TAKE OVER DANVILLE IN A NEW EPISODE OF “PHINEAS AND FERB,” SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Ferb Latin” - Phineas and Ferb create their own language, Ferb Latin, which quickly catches on. Unfortunately for Candace, she awakes from a massage puzzled to find everyone else speaking a language she doesn’t understand. Meanwhile, Dr. Doofenshmirtz decides to use propaganda as his new “-inator,” believing that it will work since people will believe anything they read.
“Lotsa Latkes” - When all the potatoes in Danville go missing, Phineas and Ferb decide to clone some using Buford’s last potato chip so that Isabella’s Nana can make latkes for the Latke Festival at the Danville Senior Lodge. Unfortunately, Buford’s DNA also merges with the potatoes, creating mischievous Potato Gremlins all over town. Meanwhile, Dr. Doofenshmirtz’s plans on using his latest “-inator,” a potato-powered “Historical Army Retrieve-inator,” to summon the Spartan army and command them to take over the Tri-State Area.
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“AMERICAN IDOL” FAN FAVORITE PIA TOSCANO PERFORMS HER DEBUT SINGLE “THIS TIME,” IN AN ALL-NEW “SO RANDOM!,” PREMIERING SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Good Luck Charlie’s” Leigh-Allyn Baker and Mia Talerico Guest Star
The Garlic Garden serves breakfast to its patrons in an unconventional family style way in “Garlic Garden Breakfast;” guest star Mia Talerico gives Donald Trump his toughest interview yet in “Why? With Mia;” Anime Bros., Billy, Skip and Lorraine all try out for the cheer squad in “Cheerleader Tryouts;” and guest star Leigh-Allyn Baker plays a teacher embarrassed by the items she purchases from a cashier who is also her student in “Awkward Moments.” All this and more in an all-new episode of “So Random!,” airing SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27 (7:30-8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
The episode will also feature a special musical performance by “American Idol” fan favorite Pia Toscano performing her debut single “This Time.”
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TEDDY’S TRIP WITH IVY TURNS ICY IN A NEW EPISODE OF ”GOOD LUCK CHARLIE,” SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Teddy On Ice” - Teddy joins Ivy at her family’s lakeside cabin, only to discover that it’s really just a cramped ice fishing hut. Meanwhile, PJ and Gabe break Mrs. Dabney’s satellite and are forced to invite her over to watch her daily soaps. They soon find themselves captivated with the soaps’ storylines, in a new episode of “Good Luck Charlie,” premiering SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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CECE AND ROCKY HOST A DANCE CAMP FOR KIDS IN A NEW EPISODE OF “SHAKE IT UP,” SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
–”Make Your Mark: Ultimate Dance Off - ‘Shake It Up’ Edition” Winners – AKsquared Perform Spotlight Dance–
“Camp It Up” - CeCe and Rocky decide to host their own dance camp for kids in order to raise money to attend a week-long dance camp. Meanwhile, Ty and Tinka go head-to-head in a ping-pong tournament at Crusty’s Pizza Parlor and the winners of “Make Your Mark; Ultimate Dance Off - ‘Shake It Up’ Edition” — Aksquared — perform a spotlight dance, in a new episode of “Shake It Up,” SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
A new DCOM starring Tyler James Williams, Coco Jones and Trevor Jackson? Oookay. A few thoughts that ran through my head…
1) They’re ripping off Victorious with the title. :/
2) Coco Jones? Seriosuly? She’s that crazy chick that was trying to sing “Who Says” at the 2011 D23 Expo.
3) “Cyrus DeBarge”? Cyrus DeBarge? Are they really that desperate?
4) “its soundtrack will include 12 original songs” Oh… maybe they are that desperate. LOL
5) “Brandon Mychal Smith (“So Random!”) as Lord of Da Bling, the intimidating champion rapper” Lord of Da Bling? Okay… that might actually be worth seeing.
6) “Nicole Sullivan (“MADtv”) as Roxanne’s powerful music manger Lyla;” Alright. I’ll watch. But I’m gonna write a harsh review after. xD
And if you’re still trying to place Coco Jones she’s from Radio Disney’s N.B.T.
Disney’s full press release follows:
PRODUCTION HAS BEGUN IN ATLANTA ON “LET IT SHINE,”
A DISNEY CHANNEL ORIGINAL MOVIE
–Starring Tyler James Williams, Coco Jones and Trevor Jackson–
Production has begun in Atlanta, Georgia on the Disney Channel Original Movie “Let It Shine,” a modern day teenage Cyrano de Bergerac set in the world of gospel music and hip-hop. The movie is scheduled to premiere in summer 2012 on Disney Channel; its soundtrack will include 12 original songs by acclaimed music producers/songwriters/performers such as Rock Mafia (Selena Gomez and The Scene “Love You Like a Love Song”), Grammy-winner Toby Gad (Beyoncé “If I Were A Boy” and Fergie “Big Girls Don’t Cry”) and David Banner (“Dance the Night Away” featuring Denim from “Footloose” and “Get Like Me” featuring Chris Brown and Yung Joc).
The story follows 16-year-old Cyrus DeBarge, an aspiring musician who has a gift for rhyme yet lacks the self-confidence to take the stage and, through his rap song, tell his longtime crush Roxanne Andrews how he feels about her. After he and his flighty best friend, Kris McDuffy enter a songwriting contest, Kris is mistakenly named the winner for a song Cyrus wrote. Fearful of being thrust into the spotlight, Cyrus panics and allows Kris to take credit for his heartfelt lyrics and soon he’s standing by as Roxanne begins to fall for Kris.
Starring are Tyler James Williams (“Everybody Hates Chris”) as Cyrus DeBarge, a gifted rapper full of self-doubt; Coco Jones (Radio Disney “N.B.T.”) as Roxanne Andrews, a fast-rising music star; Trevor Jackson (“Cold Case”) as Kris McDuffy, a thrilling dancer with a bigger than life personality; Brandon Mychal Smith (“So Random!”) as Lord of Da Bling, the intimidating champion rapper; Nicole Sullivan (“MADtv”) as Roxanne’s powerful music manger Lyla; Courtney B. Vance (“FlashForward”) as Cyrus’ preacher father, Jacob DeBarge, who opposes rap music; and Dawnn Lewis (“A Different World”) as Cyrus’ mother, Gail.
“Let It Shine” is directed by two-time DGA award winner Paul Hoen (“Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam,” “JONAS”), was written by Don D. Scott (“Barbershop,” “Barbershop 2: Back in Business”) and Eric Daniel. The movie is choreographed by Danny Teeson (“American Idol”) and associate Brandon Shaw (“So You Think You Can Dance,” NAACP Image Awards). Songwriters include: Antonina Armato, David Banner, Andy Dodd, In-Q, J-Doe, Toby Gad, Adam Hicks, Tim James, Steven Jones, Jay L’Oreal, Rock Mafia, Justin Mobley, Tocarra Phillips, Lindy Robbins, Thomas Armato Sturges, Dapo Torimiro, Anna Vasilenko, Jon Vella, Lambert “Stereo” Waldrip and Adam Watts. “Let It Shine” is a production of G Wave Productions, LLC.
But did you see the last episode!? I can’t believe they actually did that!
