Disney Channel

BURBANK, March 31, 2008 – Disney Channel has ordered third seasons of the hit preschooler series "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse" and "My Friends Tigger & Pooh." Both series, produced by Walt Disney Television Animation, have been picked up for an additional 35 episodes each. "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse" and "My Friends Tigger & Pooh" can be seen in 220 million households in over 130 markets worldwide and in more than 20 languages, including Cantonese, Thai, Hindi, Finnish and Arabic. The announcement was made today by Nancy Kanter, Senior Vice President, Playhouse Disney Worldwide.    » read more »

- Series for Preschoolers Emphasizes Appreciation of the Environment
- Pre-Literacy Skills through Use of Maps and Road Signs
- Disney Channel's Second Full Scale International Production

BURBANK, March 20, 2008 -- "Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream," a short-form reality series about the Platinum-selling phenomenon Jonas Brothers, will provide Disney Channel viewers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into the on- and off-stage lives of talented singer/songwriter/musicians Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas on their trajectory to worldwide superstardom. The series is scheduled to premiere in spring 2008 on Disney Channel, it was announced today by Gary Marsh, President, Entertainment, Disney Channels Worldwide.

"The Jonas Brothers are an unstoppable force that has exploded onto the music scene. We are thrilled they have allowed us this unprecedented access to document their journey to superstardom," said Marsh.    » read more »

London and Burbank, 21 February 2008 -- Disney Channels Worldwide has named six key executive appointments to support it expansion plans in Europe, including the maximizing of its global content, growing franchise business and increased investment in European production. The announcement was made today by John Hardie, Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Disney Channels Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).    » read more »

Premiere of Animated Series "Phineas and Ferb" is at 8:00 p.m.

January 24, 2008 -- Professional skateboarding star Tony Hawk guest stars on the hit comedy series "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody," airing FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1 (7:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. A marathon of the series, which was 2007’s #2 scripted TV show among Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14, will also be presented (12:00 noon-8:00 p.m., ET/PT).    » read more »

Jonas Brothers' New Single "When You Look Me in the Eyes" to Follow Premiere of Disney Channel Original Movie "Minutemen"

Disney Channel Original Movie's Popular Songs Performed by Recording Artists from Around the World

BURBANK, January 14, 2007 -- Seventeen renditions of songs from the global sensation for kids and families, Disney's "High School Musical 2," performed in multiple languages by recording artists from around the world, will be presented FRIDAY, JANUARY 18 during a special programming event on Disney Channel. The music videos have been airing on each country's local Disney Channel.    » read more »

New Episodes of "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse," "Handy Manny," "Bunnytown" and "Johnny and the Sprites" Emphasize Friendship and Sharing

BURBANK, January 10, 2008 -- Disney Channel celebrates Valentine's Day with new friendship-themed episodes of hit preschool series "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse," "Handy Manny," "Bunnytown" and "Johnny and the Sprites."

The programming line-up includes:    » read more »

Showcases Kids And Tweens Talent And Creativity

Popular Story of "The Cheetah Girls" Continues as Chanel, Aqua and Dorinda Travel to India to Star in a Bollywood Movie

BURBANK, December 17, 2007 -- Disney Channel viewers will play a part in determining certain elements of the upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie "The Cheetah Girls One World" via a global online poll, Play Your Part, at DisneyChannel.com/CheetahGirls rolling out beginning December 31 and concluding February 1, 2008.    » read more »

BURBANK, December 12, 2007 -- On the second anniversary of the premiere of the global sensation "High School Musical," Disney Channel will present a "documusical" from Academy Award-winning filmmaker Barbara Kopple ("Harlan County, USA," "American Dream"), a special that tells the story of H2O, a student theatre company in Fort Worth, Texas, as they mount the stage adaptation of the movie and experience the positive effects music and the arts can have in their lives.    » read more »

"High School Musical 2" Star Corbin Bleu Performs "Minutemen" Song "Run It Back Again" in New Music Video To Premiere on Disney Channel December 14

BURBANK, December 6, 2007 -- Jason Dolley ("Cory in the House") and Steven R. McQueen, grandson of screen legend Steve McQueen, star in the action-packed Disney Channel Original Movie "Minutemen," a story about three high school outcasts who shake their school's social structure by inventing a machine that allows them to go back in time and prevent other misfits from enduring humiliating situations.    » read more »

BURBANK, December 6, 2007 -- Disney Channel will debut the second seasons of the #1 series for preschoolers, "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse," and its hit music-filled series "Johnny and the Sprites" in January.

New episodes of "Johnny and the Sprites," which combines the music talent of Broadway's finest with endearing puppet characters, will premiere SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 (7:30 a.m., ET/PT).    » read more »

Dolly Parton and Vicki Lawrence Reprise Their Roles as Aunt Dolly and Mamaw

Burbank, November 16, 2007 -- Dolly Parton and Vicki Lawrence return to Disney Channel's hit series "Hannah Montana" in the all new episode "I Will Always Loathe You," premiering FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.    » read more »

BURBANK, November 21, 2007 -- Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo! Walt Disney Pictures' "Cinderella III: A Twist in Time" will premiere on Monday, December 3 (5:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Toon Disney. Featuring all the magic and wondrous spirit of Walt's original "Cinderella," this new, spellbinding story takes a daringly different turn. When the Fairy Godmother's magic wand falls into the wrong hands, the glass slipper no longer fits Cinderella, but instead magically fits her evil stepsister, Anastasia, who will marry Prince Charming!    » read more »