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Networks launch apps for iPad

April 2, 2010 Jeff Pfeiffer 1

The buzz and excitement continues to build over Apple’s launch of its new iPad tomorrow. Several networks are already touting the apps that they are making available for this latest must-have device. ABC, Disney & ESPN * ABC will have an ABC Player app that enables users to watch full episodes of ABC programming on their iPad. The app will also allow iPad users to purchase downloads of episodes from iTunes. The ABC.com site has also been optimized for the iPad, complete with full functionality for all of its features. For more details and a demo of the ABC Player […]

“Sonny” star Thornton in Christmas music video with Kermit the Frog

December 3, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer Comments Off

Tiffany Thornton, who plays Tawni on Disney Channel’s hit series Sonny With a Chance, sings a Christmas duet with legendary Muppet star Kermit the Frog in a new music video premiering Friday on Disney Channel. The pair sing the song “I Believe,” which is performed as they prepare for the holidays by wrapping gifts, trimming the tree and making paper snowflakes. Kind of cute for its target audience.

Sterling Knight headlines new Disney Channel movie

September 24, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer 1

Production has begun on a new music-filled Disney Channel original movie called Starstruck, which features Sterling Knight, who has become a star in his own right thanks to his role in Disney’s popular series Sonny With a Chance. Scheduled to premiere on the network in 2010, the film is currently filming in and around Los Angeles at locations such as Hollywood Boulevard, Sunset Boulevard, the Hollywood sign, Grauman’s Chinese Theater and the Venice Boardwalk. The film introduces actress Danielle Campbell. The story follows Jessica Olson (Campbell), a down-to-earth Midwestern girl who literally collides with teen heartthrob and pop star Christopher […]

Selena Gomez music video premieres on Disney Channel

August 26, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer 1

This Friday, August 28 — following the premiere of the original movie Wizards of Waverly Place The Movie — Disney Channel will present the world premiere of Selena Gomez and The Scene’s first music video, “Falling Down,” from their upcoming debut album Kiss & Tell, which releases September 29. The video was directed by Chris Dooley, who also directed “Stand” for Jewel, and “Land of a Thousand Words” for Scissor Sisters. ___________________ © 2009 Disney Enterprises, Inc. Credit: Bob D’Amico

Disney Off To “Camp” Again

July 8, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer Comments Off

By Jeff Pfeiffer Disney Channel has announced that it will start production later this summer on a sequel to its hit original movie Camp Rock. The first film, which debuted last summer, was cable TV’s No. 1 entertainment telecast of the year in Total Viewers (10.1 million) and TV’s No. 1 entertainment telecast in Tweens 9-14. The soundtrack to the film debuted at No. 3 and spent 10 weeks in the Top 10 and on Billboard’s 200 Album chart. Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam will feature returning stars Demi Lovato, Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas, Nick Jonas, Meaghan Martin, Alyson […]

Crossing Over With Disney

June 10, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer Comments Off

By RabbitEars On July 17, Disney Channel presents what it is calling “the crossover event of the summer.” It’s very likely kids and tweens will agree with the hype, since this event — called “Wizards on Deck With Hannah Montana” — will be intersecting three of the network’s hit series into one 90-minute telecast that brings together the stars of Hannah Montana, Wizards of Waverly Place and The Suite Life on Deck. Miley Cyrus, Emily Osment, Selena Gomez, David Henrie, Jake T. Austin, Jennifer Stone, Dylan Sprouse, Cole Sprouse, Brenda Song and Debby Ryan will be on hand for the […]

New Jonas Brothers Video Debuts Sunday

June 5, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer Comments Off

By RabbitEars The music video for the Jonas Brothers’ new single “Fly With Me” will debut this Sunday, June 7, at 8pm ET/PT on Disney Channel. The song appears on the group’s new album, Lines, Vines and Trying Times, which releases June 16. “Fly With Me” is featured on the end credits of the film Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian. The music video will also feature behind-the-scenes home video footage from the Jonas’ rehearsals, and a sneak peek at their upcoming concert tour, which kicks off June 20 in Dallas.

Daytime Emmy Award Nominations Announced

May 15, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer Comments Off

By RabbitEars Nominations for the 36th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards were announced yesterday. PBS led the way with 56 nominations, followed by ABC with 50, syndicated shows with 49, CBS with 30, NBC with 20, Nickelodeon with 13, Disney Channel with 10 and Food Network with 10. Several other networks followed with single-digit nominations. The awards ceremony, hosted by Vanessa Williams, will air August 30 on The CW.

Jonas Brothers Get Funny In A New Disney Channel Series

April 2, 2009 Jeff Pfeiffer Comments Off

By Barb Oates The Monkees meets Flight of the Conchords? That’s how Disney Channel president Gary Marsh is describing its latest venture with the Jonas Brothers – a scripted comedy series titled JONAS, premiering Saturdays, beginning May 2. “What we’ve tried to do with JONAS is create a fusion of a sitcom and a music video and use original Jonas Brothers songs as the foundation to glue it together,” Marsh says.

ABC Family Reaches For Laughs

March 16, 2009 Channel Guide Staff Comments Off

by Karl J. Paloucek Continuing its mission to be maybe a little more “ABC” than “Family,” ABC Family is stretching its comedy wings for the first time with back-to-back original series premiering next Monday. First up is “Roommates” (9pm ET), executive-produced in part by the team that brought you “Reba,” and starring Tamera Mowry, whom you might remember from Disney’s “Twitches” movies a few years back. The series centers on a group of friends who room together in New York City following their college years. (Sounds vaguely familiar, doesn’t it? Aren’t you at least a bit curious to see how […]