We don't expect Hannah Montana will be canceled anytime soon. Just like how KP fans thought that that show, which had the highest ratings for any animated series on Disney Channel, wouldn't stop production at 65 episodes. The KP movie "So the Drama" was the highest rated DCOM ever when it premiered and that still didn't change anyone's mind at Disney (High school Musical wouldn't break So the Drama's record until a year later). Nor did fans of American Dragon or Phil of the Future expect their shows to suddenly end at the end of their second seasons. So in that context, we really can't assume that any show is safe. One article has indicated that new HM episodes are experiencing a serious ratings drop, "down 26% compared with the first original show of the year"! The channel as a whole, is only down about 11% (Total Day) and 16% (Primetime) - Source.
In addition, Miley Cyrus has spent the 2007/2008 holiday season on tour, and production of the third season of the show was to begin shortly after the tour ended. This production, unfortunately, was put on hold due to the writers strike. Disney then began production of the HM movie, but should another work disturbance come and too much idle time elapse, Disney may decide it more cost efficient to put Miley into another movie script they already have and forget about more Hannah Montana. This is only speculation, but it serves to underscore the fact that nothing is set in stone regarding the future of the show.
For these reasons, we urge all fans to join our mailing list so we may contact you should anything happen to the show. You may also want to consider joining the Save Disney Shows Forum if you haven't done so already.
I like how they’re brought Jesse back after discarding Jake last episode. At least they had a plan.
Here’s a sneak peak if you missed the premiere of official music video for Hannah’s new song “I’m Still Good last Sunday.
And what follows is the official Disney press release:
DISNEY CHANNEL’S “HANNAH MONTANA” HONORS MILITARY FAMILIES
WITH NEW EPISODE AND PROGRAMMING EVENT, SUNDAY, AUGUST 22
Disney Channel’s “Hannah Montana” honors military families with a touching episode that includes cameo appearances by real families of the armed services and two new Hannah Montana songs, the heartfelt ballad “Been Here All Along” and the upbeat “I’m Still Good,” a performance interspersed with greetings from military families to their deployed loved ones. The “Hannah Montana Forever Family Salute” premieres SUNDAY, AUGUST 22 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT). Forty special messages from military families will air throughout the evening (8:00-9:30 p.m., ET/PT) and will be available with the episode at DisneyChannel.com/Salute.
The USO consulted on the storyline for the episode, “Been Here All Along,” in which Miley cancels a special father/daughter afternoon so she can go on a first date with Jesse instead. While out with Miley, Jesse takes a phone call from his deployed father and their heartfelt conversation leads Miley to realize just how fortunate she is to have her dad close to home whenever she needs him. So she sets out to make amends with Robby Ray, and to do something special for military families.
Starring are Miley Cyrus as Miley Stewart/Hannah Montana, Emily Osment as Lilly Truscott, Jason Earles as Jackson Stewart, Billy Ray Cyrus as Robby Stewart and Moises Arias as Rico.
The series was created by Michael Poryes and Rich Correll & Barry O’Brien. The executive producers are Steven Peterman and Michael Poryes. “Hannah Montana” is a production of It’s a Laugh Productions, Inc.
This Sunday August 1st is gonna be a big day with a new Hannah, Charlie, and JONAS!
MILEY CONTEMPLATES REVEALING HER HANNAH MONTANA SECRET TO SIENA IN A NEW EPISODE OF “HANNAH MONTANA,” PREMIERING
SUNDAY, AUGUST 1 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“De-Do-Do-Do, Da-Don’t-Don’t, Don’t, Tell My Secret” - Miley almost blows her cover when she returns from a Hannah Montana function and Siena spots her, and becomes suspicious that Jackson is seeing another girl so Jackson begs Miley to tell her the truth. Meanwhile, Robby goes fishing with Rico to teach him how to relax, in a new episode of “Hannah Montana,” premiering SUNDAY, AUGUST 1 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
The new GLC sounds a little boring to me, but we’ll have to see how it all plays out.
TEDDY HOPES CHARLIE CAN WIN OVER HER ENGLISH TEACHER
IN A NEW EPISODE OF “GOOD LUCK CHARLIE,”
SUNDAY, AUGUST 1 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Teddy’s Little Helper” - In an effort to win over her English teacher, Mr. Dingwall, Teddy brings Charlie to class in hopes she will be able to charm him, but things don’t go according to plan when Charlie begins to get an upset stomach. Meanwhile, Gabe fires Bob as his basketball coach, and after hiring Amy, the team wins their first game ever. When her extreme enthusiasm starts to wear on the team, Gabe must find a way to bring Bob back in as coach. Helping out his parents, PJ takes Charlie to a “Mommy & Me” class, in a new episode of “Good Luck Charlie,” premiering SUNDAY, AUGUST 1 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
why are Nick and Macy worried about keeping their relationship secret? It’s not scandalous in any way.
NICK AND MACY’S SECRET RELATIONSHIP IS DISCOVERED
IN A NEW EPISODE OF “JONAS L.A.,”
SUNDAY, AUGUST 1 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“The Secret” - When Big Man leaves Nick in charge of watching his niece Kiara for the day, she figures out that Nick and Macy have been keeping their relationship a secret from everyone and in exchange for her silence, Nick agrees to collaborate on a song with her. Meanwhile, Joe accidentally gives Kevin a black eye during his movie fight training, in “JONAS L.A.,” premiering SUNDAY, AUGUST 1 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
SONNY IS TRICKED INTO SUITING UP AS HER FAVORITE CHILDHOOD CHARACTER IN A NEW EPISODE OF “SONNY WITH A CHANCE,”
SUNDAY, AUGUST 8 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“The Problem With Pauly” - When Sonny discovers that Mr. Condor has brought her favorite childhood show, “Pauly the Polar Bear’s Playroom,” to shoot on the lot, she introduces herself to her beloved Pauly. But when the guy who plays Pauly quits and leaves Sonny to suit up, she and Chad must convince him to continue his career as Pauly for the sake of the fans. It is also Chad and Sonny’s seven week anniversary, and when Sonny can’t make their date, Nico and Grady try to get Chad to join their video gamer’s group, in a new episode of “Sonny With A Chance,” SUNDAY, AUGUST 8 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
So Vanessa finally figures out that Joe and Stella like each other? Wow. What took her so long? LOL
VANESSA REALIZES THAT JOE AND STELLA STILL HAVE FEELINGS
FOR EACH OTHER IN A NEW EPISODE OF “JONAS L.A.,”
SUNDAY, AUGUST 8 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“A Wasabi Story” - Vanessa plans a sushi dinner double-date for her and Joe with Ben and Stella, but things get awkward when it becomes clear that Joe and Stella still have feelings for each other. Meanwhile, Macy hustles Nick and Kevin in a round of golf and after winning the bet, arranges for her and Stella to take over the main house while the guys have to move into the guest house, in “JONAS L.A.,” premiering SUNDAY, AUGUST 8 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Now this next Good Luck Charlie sounds like a good one to me. Any description that starts with the word “Chaos” has to be good! LOL
CHAOS ENSUES WHEN CHARLIE LOSES HER FAVORITE BLANKIE
IN A NEW EPISODE OF “GOOD LUCK CHARLIE,”
SUNDAY, AUGUST 15 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Blankie Go Bye-Bye” - Teddy enlists PJ and Gabe’s help to throw Amy and Bob a surprise anniversary dinner. When Charlie’s favorite blankie is misplaced, Teddy tries to track it down, and PJ gets locked out of the house with Charlie left inside. Meanwhile, Gabe does his part to help with the surprise by taking Bob and Amy to a movie, but Amy gets stuck watching a movie she doesn’t want to watch, in a new episode of “Good Luck Charlie,” premiering SUNDAY, AUGUST 15 (8:40-9:05 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Hmm… looks like Vanessa’s not gonna let Joe go without a fight. Interesting.
JOE GETS STELLA A JOB ON HIS MOVIE IN A NEW EPISODE OF
“JONAS L.A.,” SUNDAY, AUGUST 15 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Up in the Air” - Joe gets Stella a job in the wardrobe department on his movie, much to Vanessa’s chagrin. Meanwhile, Nick makes a gift for Macy, in “JONAS L.A.,” premiering SUNDAY, AUGUST 15 (9:05-9:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
And they finally get rid of Marcus so Doc can go be on his new show. But a “Retainer Baby” musical? Really? LOL.
THE S.S. TIPTON BIDS FAREWELL TO MARCUS AS HE RESTARTS HIS CAREER IN A NEW EPISODE OF “THE SUITE LIFE ON DECK,”
FRIDAY, AUGUST 20 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Bon Voyage” - Marcus leaves the ship after deciding to film a musical based on his hit song “Retainer Baby,” in a new episode of “The Suite Life on Deck,” premiering FRIDAY, AUGUST 20 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
We sure have to wait a while for the first new Wizards episode in August! But at least it sounds like a good one.
ALEX GETS STUCK IN A PARALLEL ‘YOU-NIVERSE’
IN A NEW EPISODE OF “WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE,”
FRIDAY, AUGUST 20 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“All About You-Niverse” - After Alex steps through a magical mirror, the universe becomes all about her, and when the mirror breaks after she doesn’t want to come back to the real world, Alex is possibly stuck in the parallel ‘you-niverse’ forever, in a new episode of “Wizards of Waverly Place,” premiering FRIDAY, AUGUST 20 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Another JONAS LA? Are they trying to get rid of them? Or is this all some sort of promotion strategy for Camp Rock 2?
KEVIN SEIZES THE OPPORTUNITY TO DIRECT THE BAND’S
MUSIC VIDEO IN A NEW EPISODE OF “JONAS L.A.,”
SUNDAY, AUGUST 22 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Direct to Video” - Kevin is disappointed after his dad hires a popular music video director to helm the band’s latest music video, but after the guys are unhappy with the director’s vision, Kevin takes on directing responsibilities himself, in “JONAS L.A.,” premiering SUNDAY, AUGUST 22 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Yay, Arwin returns for another On Deck episode. Brian Stepanek was always one of my favorite actors on the orginal series.
ARWIN COMES ABOARD TO INSTALL A ROBOT TO RUN THE SHIP
IN A NEW EPISODE OF “THE SUITE LIFE ON DECK,”
FRIDAY, AUGUST 27 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Computer Date” - Arwin comes aboard to convert the S.S. Tipton into a “smart ship” with a central computer robot that runs everything, but things go awry when the robot becomes too human-like and develops feelings for Cody. Meanwhile, Woody and London are failing Phys Ed and ask Zack to tutor them, in a new episode of “The Suite Life on Deck,” premiering FRIDAY, AUGUST 27 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
We finally get to meet Uncle Ernesto in a very special new Wizards episode!
WILMER VALDERRAMA GUEST STARS IN A NEW EPISODE OF
“WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE,” FRIDAY, AUGUST 27 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Uncle Ernesto” - Justin, Alex and Max promise a magic-free evening so Theresa can invite her brother Ernesto (who does not know about the Russo’s magical powers) for a birthday dinner. The promise is broken as soon as Alex spots magical birthday presents from Uncle Kelbo, in a new episode of “Wizards of Waverly Place,” premiering FRIDAY, AUGUST 27 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Then two days later we get the second new Sonny of the month. the highly anticipated “That’s So Sonny” also has a spoiler thread on the SWAC Forum thanks to Moderator Kaliet who obtained that episode’s script!
RAVEN-SYMONE GUEST STARS AS CHAD’S FAN CLUB PRESIDENT
IN A NEW EPISODE OF “SONNY WITH A CHANCE,”
SUNDAY, AUGUST 29 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“That’s So Sonny” - As Chad’s fan club approaches the one million member mark, the numbers mysteriously start to dwindle, so he enlists his fan club president, Amber (played by Raven-Symone), to get to the bottom of it. Amber investigates Chad’s decline in popularity, concluding that Sonny is to blame, in a new episode of “Sonny With A Chance,” SUNDAY, AUGUST 29 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
And finally, there’s one more GLC episode coming this August. And it’s certainly an interesting idea!
CHARLIES BECOMES AN OVERNIGHT INTERNET SENSTATION
IN A NEW EPISODE OF “GOOD LUCK CHARLIE,”
SUNDAY, AUGUST 29 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Charlie Goes Viral” - PJ makes a funny video of Charlie that becomes an overnight internet sensation and leads to an on-camera interview with a local news crew. However, when Amy takes the opportunity to relive her college news casting days and Bob uses the opportunity to advertise his business, the segment spins out of control. Meanwhile, Teddy and Spencer witness her family’s ridiculous antics on TV, in a new episode of “Good Luck Charlie,” premiering SUNDAY, AUGUST 29 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Andy Richter on the Suite Life!? Heck yeah! And directed by Phill Lewis? Cool!
ANDY RICHTER GUEST STARS IN THE SEASON THREE PREMIERE OF “THE SUITE LIFE ON DECK,” FRIDAY, JULY 2 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“The Silent Treatment” - The day after Cody and Bailey break up, Cody leaves the ship to join an elite club in hopes of healing his wounds. Meanwhile on the ship, London takes Bailey to Miss Tutweiller, who teaches her all of the activities and rituals that she uses to move on from break ups, in the season three premiere of “The Suite Life on Deck,” premiering FRIDAY, JULY 2 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
“The Silent Treatment” was written by Dan Signer, and directed by Phill Lewis.
Finally! It’s Zarper time on Wizards!
ALEX PLAYS MATCHMAKER IN A NEW EPISODE OF “WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE,” FRIDAY, JULY 2 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Alex Russo Matchmaker” - Alex decides to set Harper up with Justin’s best friend Zeke, but when she doesn’t think the relationship is going the way she believes it should, she casts a Sparks Spell on Harper and Zeke. Meanwhile, Justin prepares his project for the science fair in a new episode of “Wizards of Waverly Place,” premiering FRIDAY, JULY 2 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Then Stella goes on a date! Wow… LOL
JOE DISCOVERS STELLA IS GOING ON A DATE IN A NEW EPISODE OF “JONAS L.A.,” SUNDAY, JULY 4 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Date Expectations” - Stella is jealous that Joe agrees to watch Vanessa’s dog while she is out of town and agrees to go on a date with new friend Ben. Meanwhile, DZ helps Kevin and Nick prepare for a celebrity ping-pong tournament, in “JONAS L.A.,” premiering SUNDAY, JULY 4 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
An On Deck episode about a rat? Okay…
CODY AND BAILEY ARGUE OVER THEIR PET RAT IN A NEW EPISODE OF “THE SUITE LIFE ON DECK,” FRIDAY, JULY 9 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Rat Tale” - After Cody and Bailey breakup, they argue over who should keep Buck, the pet rat they used for their science project, so Kirby steps in to investigate who would be the better guardian. When Buck bites Woody, Zack sarcastically tells him that he is developing the characteristics of a rat, leading Woody to create a superhero alter ego – Ratman, in a new episode of “The Suite Life on Deck,” premiering FRIDAY, JULY 9 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Finally, Hannah Montana returns for the fourth and final season!
ANGUS T. JONES (“TWO AND A HALF MEN”) GUEST STARS IN THE PREMIERE EPISODE OF “HANNAH MONTANA FOREVER,” SUNDAY, JULY 11 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Sweet Home Hannah Montana” - The Stewarts move onto their new ranch home, but Miley and Lilly are aghast that Robby Ray has moved Miley’s old bedroom furniture, complete with white bunk beds, pink walls, pink bedding, dolls, a stuffed unicorn and Rainbow Piggy, into their new home, so they set out to make some changes. Meanwhile, Jackson must befriend an obnoxious new kid, T.J., in order to get close to his beautiful cousin Siena who lives next door, in a new episode of “Hannah Montana,” premiering SUNDAY, JULY 11 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Ryan Newman’s episode of Good Luck Charlie is finally scheduled to air! This was the first episode filming I had ever been to!
RYAN NEWMAN (“ZEKE AND LUTHER”) GUEST STARS IN A NEW EPISODE OF “GOOD LUCK CHARLIE,” SUNDAY, JULY 11 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Kit and Kaboodle” - When Teddy is entrusted to “cat sit” for Mrs. Dabney’s beloved Kaboodle, Mrs. Dabney’s twin sister arrives with her own cat for a play date and before long, Kaboodle needs a feline therapist. Meanwhile, Gabe misunderstands Amy’s advice and tells Kit, a girl he likes, that his parents are divorced in an effort to find something in common with her, in a new episode of “Good Luck Charlie,” premiering SUNDAY, JULY 11 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Ryan Newman (“Zeke and Luther”) guest stars as Kit, Rose Abdoo (“Gilmore Girls”) guest stars as Dr. Tushy and Patricia Belcher recurs as Mrs. Dabney and doubles as her twin sister, Virginia.
More JONAS LA. It just keeps getting better. Oy.
JOE AND KEVIN EXPERIENCE THEIR FIRST DAY ON A MOVIE SET IN “JONAS L.A.,” SUNDAY, JULY 11 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“And"¦ Action” - Joe and Kevin get off to a rough start with Director Mona Klein after they show up late for Joe’s first day of production on his new movie. Meanwhile, Macy hints to Nick that she is interested in being more than just friends, in “JONAS L.A.,” premiering SUNDAY, JULY 11 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
I still don’t like Cody and Bailey being broken up.
CODY AND BAILEY FIND OTHER DATES FOR A SCHOOL DANCE IN A NEW EPISODE OF “THE SUITE LIFE ON DECK,” FRIDAY, JULY 16 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“So You Think You Can Date?” - Still healing from their breakup, Cody and Bailey lie to each other claiming they each have a date to the upcoming dance, but find it harder to get a date than expected. When London and Zack offer up misguided advice, it surprisingly works. Meanwhile, Woody convinces Moseby and Miss Tutweiller to split the Sky Deck to end their feud over dance themes, in a new episode of “The Suite Life on Deck,” premiering FRIDAY, JULY 16 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
An air date for “Delinquent Justin”? It’s about time!
ALEX REVEALS A DUPLICATE JUSTIN IN A NEW EPISODE OF “WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE,” FRIDAY, JULY 16 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Delinquent Justin” - As Justin prepares to graduate from high school, Alex reveals she created a duplicate Justin who has been attending college for the past four years. After Alex’s attempt at reversing the spell only merges the two Justin’s together, she scrambles to get Justin back to normal before his graduation speech in a new episode of “Wizards of Waverly Place,” premiering FRIDAY, JULY 16 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
And another new Wizards!
JOHN O’HURLEY GUEST STARS WHEN ALEX BRINGS TO LIFE JUSTIN’S FAVORITE COMIC BOOK HERO IN A NEW EPISODE OF “WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE,” SUNDAY, JULY 18 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Captain Jim Bob Sherwood” - Justin is thrilled to learn he has been selected to write an issue of the Captain Jim Bob Sherwood comic, but quickly loses enthusiasm after he discovers Alex has been selected to illustrate it. Forced to work together, the two can’t agree on what the comic should be about, so Alex uses magic to bring Captain Jim Bob Sherwood to life in a new episode of “Wizards of Waverly Place,” premiering SUNDAY, JULY 18 (3:00-3:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
I hope they don’t burn through the new Hannah’s too fast, though.
RAY LIOTTA GUEST STARS IN A NEW EPISODE OF “HANNAH MONTANA FOREVER,” SUNDAY, JULY 18 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Hannah Montana to the Principal’s Office” - Robby misses the deadline to register Miley for school, but when Principal Luger makes an exception for Hannah Montana, the problem is solved. However, Miley finds that attending school as Hannah attracts much more attention than she’d like. Meanwhile, Jackson is paranoid when Siena asks him out on a date, in a new episode of “Hannah Montana,” premiering SUNDAY, JULY 18 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Finally, some news on Sonny! At least it’s an hour long special.
SONNY MUST DEFEND HER REPUTATION WHEN SHE IS ASKED TO LEAVE “SO RANDOM!” IN A SPECIAL ONE-HOUR EPISODE OF “SONNY WITH A CHANCE,” SUNDAY, JULY 18 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Sonny With A Secret” - When Sonny returns to her hometown high school for Homecoming, someone on set begins to spread rumors that Sonny is a thief, causing her reputation to deteriorate and she is ultimately asked to leave the show. Unable to clear her name, Sonny drives cross country to Wisconsin with Tawni, who turns out to be a surprisingly good friend. Meanwhile back in Hollywood, Chad, Nico and Grady discover the truth, in a special one-hour episode of “Sonny With A Chance,” SUNDAY, JULY 18 (8:30-9:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Zack takes dating advice from Cody!? This I gotta see!
ZACK TAKES A PAGE OUT OF CODY’S DATING BOOK IN A NEW EPISODE OF “THE SUITE LIFE ON DECK,” FRIDAY, JULY 23 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“My Oh Maya” - Zack uses Cody’s six month plan to woo Maya, a new girl on the ship, while Cody is trying to condition himself to stop thinking about Bailey. Meanwhile, Marcus discovers his Li’l Little impersonator from Paris has stowed aboard the Tipton in hopes of having Marcus produce his next record, in a new episode of “The Suite Life on Deck,” premiering FRIDAY, JULY 23 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
New Hannah number three? Oh dear…
CHRISTINE TAYLOR GUEST STARS IN A NEW EPISODE OF “HANNAH MONTANA FOREVER,” SUNDAY, JULY 25 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“California Screamin’” -Miley believes that Robby has sacrificed his personal life for her career, so she sets him up on a blind date with Lori, her school nurse. Meanwhile, Jackson is worried about his first kiss with Siena, in a new episode of “Hannah Montana,” premiering SUNDAY, JULY 25 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Another JONAS LA? Just kill me now.
STELLA COMES BETWEEN JOE AND VANESSA IN A NEW EPISODE OF
“JONAS L.A.,” SUNDAY, JULY 25 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“America’s Sweethearts” - Joe approaches Stella to find out if Vanessa likes him before a big photo shoot, but Stella finds herself unable to tell Joe how Vanessa really feels about him. Meanwhile, Kevin tries to get Director Mona May to give him another chance to shadow her, in “JONAS L.A.,” premiering SUNDAY, JULY 25 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
That Maya chick is in this episode too! And Marcus is still around. Interesting.
CLOSE QUARTERS HELPS MAYA REALIZE SHE LIKES ZACK BACK IN A NEW EPISODE OF “THE SUITE LIFE ON DECK,” FRIDAY, JULY 30 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Das Boots” - While Maya helps Zack and Woody transfer London’s shoes to her shoe submarine, Zack accidentally causes the sub to submerge, trapping them with only 30 minutes of oxygen. In fear that they’ll never get out, Maya finally admits that she likes Zack back. Meanwhile, Marcus helps Cody prepare for a big chess match against the junior chess champion of Russia, who happens to be a distractingly cute girl, in a new episode of “The Suite Life on Deck,” premiering FRIDAY, JULY 30 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Alex wants to be a Finkle? OMG! what happened to “We are the Russos”? LOL
ALEX DECIDES TO BE A FINKLE IN A NEW EPISODE OF “WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE,” FRIDAY, JULY 30 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Wizards vs. Finkles” - Alex joins Harper’s parent’s vaudevillian act after deciding they are more fun than her own parents, but when she realizes the Finkles are all work and no play, she quickly comes up with a plan to get her kicked out of their performing group, in a new episode of “Wizards of Waverly Place,” premiering FRIDAY, JULY 30 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Roy E. Disney, Walt’s nephew and one of the most influential people in the recent history of the Disney company passed away today.
Roy was one of my heroes. He fought for what he believed, he fought for quality in Disney animation, and he ultimately saved the company. Twice.
Without his guiding hand, I don’t know what will happen to the company. Iger seems to be doing a good job, and I have faith in John Lasseter and Steve Jobs. But we’ll all miss Roy.
What follows is the official Disney Press Release:
Roy Edward Disney, son of Disney Studios co-founder Roy O. Disney, and nephew of Walt Disney, passed away today (12/16/09) at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Newport Beach, California, following a year-long battle with stomach cancer. He was 79 years old. Disney was a successful businessman, philanthropist, filmmaker, and award-winning sailor, who played a key role in the revitalization of The Walt Disney Company and Disney’s animation legacy. He was associated with the Company over a 56-year period, and from 1984 – 2003, served as vice chairman of the Company’s board of directors, and chairman of the Studio’s Animation Department. In recent years, he held the title of director emeritus and consultant for the Company.
As head of Disney Animation, Disney helped to guide the Studio to a new golden age of animation with an unprecedented string of artistic and box office successes that included “The Little Mermaid,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Aladdin,” and “The Lion King.” He personally executive produced “Fantasia/2000,” a sequel to the 1940 Disney classic, and served in a similar capacity on a number of recent animated shorts, including the 2004 Oscar(R)-nominated “Destino,” based on storyboards and original art by the iconic artist Salvador Dali. In the area of live-action films, Disney and his wife, Leslie DeMeuse Disney, most recently executive produced the 2008 feature documentary, “Morning Light,” which followed a group of young sailors as they competed in the grueling Transpac race from Los Angeles to Honolulu.
His philanthropic activities included sponsorship of the Roy E. Disney Center for the Performing Arts at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center, part of Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, California, is scheduled to open in spring, 2010.
Commenting on the announcement, Bob Iger, president and CEO of The Walt Disney Company, said, “On behalf of everyone at Disney, we are saddened by the loss of our friend and colleague Roy E. Disney. He was much more than a valued 56-year Company veteran – Roy’s true passion and focus were preserving and building upon the amazing legacy of Disney animation that was started by his father and uncle. Roy’s commitment to the art of animation was unparalleled and will always remain his personal legacy and one of his greatest contributions to Disney’s past, present and future.”
John Lasseter, chief creative officer for Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios, added, “I first met Roy when I was still an animation student at CalArts. Not only did I consider him a personal friend, but he was a great man who believed deeply in the art of animation. He put his heart and soul into preserving Disney’s legendary past, while helping to move the art of animation into the modern age by embracing new technology. Roy was a visionary and passionate supporter of the art form, and he was all about quality. I was always impressed that he would make time for someone like me when I was fresh out of college, and he continued to support and encourage me throughout my career.”
Stanley Gold, president, Shamrock Holdings, said, “Roy and I enjoyed a 35-year friendship and partnership that was simply special. We faced many business challenges together, had fun in the process, and enjoyed a wide variety of professional successes. Roy was a man who was steadfastly loyal to his principles and to his friends. He was a gracious, humble gentleman who could make the tough decisions life sometimes requires. He carried the torch high and proud, and the world is a better place for his tireless efforts. I will miss him greatly.”
Roy Edward Disney was born in Los Angeles on January 10, 1930 to Roy O. Disney and Edna Francis Disney. His father and his uncle, Walt Disney, co-founded the Disney entertainment business in 1923.
After attending Harvard School and Pomona College, Disney launched his entertainment industry career in 1952, working as an assistant film editor on the “Dragnet” TV series.
He joined The Walt Disney Studios in 1953 as an assistant film editor, where his credits included the landmark Academy Award(R)-winning True-Life Adventures features, “The Living Desert” and “The Vanishing Prairie.” As a writer and production associate, he received Oscar(R) nominations for his work on the short subject, “Mysteries of the Deep” in 1959, and in 2003 for his work as executive producer for “Destino.”
Disney produced and directed some 35 other TV and theatrical production, including the landmark 1968 documentary, “Varda, the Peregrine Falcon,” before leaving in 1977 to become an independent producer and investor.
In 1978, Disney founded Shamrock Holdings, Inc., a wholly-owned family enterprise headquartered in Burbank, California, which specializes in private equity, real estate, and public equities investing. He served as chairman of the company, which has approximately $1.5 billion of capital committed to funds.
An avid competitive sailor, Disney holds several elapsed-time records for offshore races in the Pacific Ocean, including multiple wins in the 2,225-mile Transpac.
Among his many professional and philanthropic activities, Disney served on the board of trustees of California Institute of the Arts, the advisory board of St. Joseph Medical Center, and the board of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles, Inc. Additionally, he was an advisory member of the board of directors of the United States Committee for UNICEF, chairman emeritus of the board of directors of the Peregrine Fund, a member of the board of trustees of Ronald McDonald House charities, and a member of the board of trustees of the American Ireland Fund.
In 1993, he received the Winsor McCay Award (a special “Annie Award”) from ASIFA-Hollywood (The International Animated Film Society). The McCay Award is for lifetime achievement in animation. In 1997, Disney was awarded the first “Mort Walker Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Cartoon Industry,” by the Boca Raton International Museum of Cartoon Art.
Disney received an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from his alma mater Pomona College in 1998. In 2002, he received an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from Mercy College in New York. The following year, he was presented with the Trustees’ Award and honorary Doctor of the Arts degree from CalArts.
Among his other honors, Disney was named a recipient of the 1999 National Catholic Education Association Elizabeth Ann Seton Award, which recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to children and education. In April 1999, Disney received the Henry Bergh Humane Award from the ASPCA, and in spring 2000, he was awarded the Inaugural Environmental Leadership Award from the Audubon Society.
Disney is survived by his wife, Leslie, and four children from his marriage to Patricia Dailey Disney – Tim Disney, Roy Patrick Disney, Abigail Disney, and Susan Disney Lord. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be private, followed by cremation. His ashes will be scattered at sea. Plans for a Life Celebration will be announced shortly. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to The Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, California.
Today, Disney has named Carolina Lightcap as the new president of Disney Channel Worldwide. As such, she becomes the most important person that SDS members contact going forward. We don’t know that much about her yet, but it’s important our supporters make a good, strong, and untited impression on her.
We’re working on putting together a special “Welcome to DC” event for her. Please check back for more on that as we work out the details.
Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) named Carolina Lightcap as the new president of Disney Channels Worldwide, according to an AP report. She is replacing Rich Ross, who will now be the movie studios chairman. Lightcap joined Disney in 2000 and was most recently vice president of programming and creative affairs and CMO of the Latin American operations. According to the company, Lightcap spearheaded the Latin American launch of “High School Musical” and led the creative transition of the Disney Channel from a premium service to a basic service in the region and she will relocate to Burbank, California.
Breaking News! Our very own Rich Ross has been selected as the new chairman of the Walt Disney Studios.
Ross was the president of the Disney Channel, and has been our #1 recomended target for letters and emails ever since the founding of SDS. But now that Ross is moving on to the film division, we need to change our strategies.
We’ll be watching as Disney reshuffles it’s personel, and we’ll keep you apprised on whom you need to write to.
Disney press follows:
Rich Ross, President of Disney Channels Worldwide, has been named Chairman of The Walt Disney Studios, it was announced today by Disney President and CEO Robert A. Iger.
Ross will oversee worldwide production, distribution and marketing for the company’s range of live-action and feature animated film labels, including Walt Disney, Touchstone, Miramax and Disney/Pixar. In his new role, which he assumes immediately, he will also head Disney’s theatrical and music groups.
In his thirteen years at Disney, Ross has consistently created hit original programming, effectively expanded a worldwide creative and distribution organization, skillfully built the Disney brand with global franchises that work across borders and technology platforms and put in place a strong management team.
“Rich has an outstanding record of creating high-quality family entertainment that delights audiences around the world,” said Iger. “With his success in building the Disney brand across many of our businesses, his astute marketing sensibility, his proven ability in working effectively with talent and his skill at navigating complex global markets, I’m confident he’s the perfect leader for our studio group.”
“I am very excited to play a key role in continuing the storytelling legacy of The Walt Disney Studios. There has never been a better time to entertain our global audiences with high-quality and compelling content and introduce new characters that will become family favorites. I look forward to working with Bob, the team at the studios and all of our Disney family towards that goal,” said Ross.
Under Ross’s leadership, the performance of Disney Channels Worldwide has been consistently strong in both creative and competitive terms, in the U.S. and globally. The group now includes a total of 94 channels and channel feeds available in 163 countries in 32 languages and features such brands as the flagship Disney Channel, the boy-focused Disney XD and Playhouse Disney for younger kids.
Ross has also overseen the growth of Radio Disney and of the group’s multiplatform offerings, which includes subscription video-on-demand and content-rich broadband websites DisneyXD.com and DisneyChannel.com, the number one kid’s entertainment website among Kids 6-14.
In the U.S., Disney Channel has been the #1 TV network among Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14 for the last seven and nine years respectively, buoyed by such breakout series as Lizzie McGuire, That’s So Raven, The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, Hannah Montana, Wizards of Waverly Place and Sonny With A Chance. Stars of Disney Channel programs, including Raven-Symone, Selena Gomez, Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato and Miley Cyrus, have become household names.
Disney Channel’s record with original movies is equally impressive. With recent blockbusters like High School Musical 2, Wizards of Waverly Place The Movie and Camp Rock, Disney Channel can claim cable’s top two movies of all time and three of the top five.
Disney Channel programming has also helped build other Disney businesses, including the quadruple-Platinum-selling Hannah Montana soundtrack and the number one US album in 2006, High School Musical soundtrack. Books, stage shows, feature films, video games and merchandise featuring original Disney Channel characters have become a critical part of The Walt Disney Company’s success in recent years.
Ross joined Disney in 1996 as Disney Channel’s Senior Vice President, Programming and Production and was promoted to positions of increasing responsibility before being named Disney Channel president in April 2004. Prior to his tenure at Disney, he was a member of the executive team that launched FX Networks. Ross also held several senior positions at Nickelodeon from 1986 to 1993 where he oversaw talent booking, casting and program development and was involved in the launch of the channel’s first successful syndicated show and its first international network.
Ross is a member of the Board of Directors for Hollywood Radio Television Society and Cable in the Classroom — an organization that represents the cable telecommunication industry’s commitment to education. A native of New York and a 1983 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts degree in International and English, Ross received his J.D. degree from New York’s Fordham University in 1986.
Wizards on Deck with Hannah Montana was a ratings blockbuster scoring a 9.3 making it the highest rated cable program of the year, and besting everything else the channel has premiered since HSM2!
I’d like to site two articles. The first is from Reuters.
Disney Channel’s crossover special “Wizards on Deck With Hannah Montana” was the most-watched scripted telecast on cable so far this year.
The 90-minute Friday night event, which featured episodes of “Hannah Montana,” “The Suite Life on Deck” and “Wizards of Waverly Place,” was seen by a massive 9.3 million viewers. It also marked TV’s top scripted telecast this year among kids 6-11 and tweens 9-14. Disney Channel out delivered second-place CBS for the evening by than 4 million viewers.
The program marked the best time-period numbers for Disney Channel since the 2007 premiere of “High School Musical 2.” It also topped previous network crossover events, drawing 82% more viewers than 2007′s “Cory in the House,” “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody” and “Hannah Montana” mash-up, and 41% more than 2006′s “That’s So Raven,” “Zack & Cody” and “Hannah Montana” combo.
Disney Channel’s Wizards on Deck with Hannah Montana Friday-night crossover event drew 9.3 million viewers, claiming a variety of ratings records.
First and foremost, the 90-minute intermingling of the channel’s Wizards of Waverly Place, The Suite Life on Deck and Hannah Montana established itself as cable’s most-watched scripted program of the year to date, edging out Disney’s own Princess Protection Program (which premiered last month).
Wizards on Deck with Hannah Montana’s strong showing also gave Disney Channel the honor of being TV’s most-watched network during its 90-minute run.
Disney also notes that in head-to-head competition during the 8 o’clock hour, WoDwHM more than doubled the audience for the opening night of Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants 10th anniversary celebration.
Compared to Disney’s past multi-show mergers, Wizards on Deck with Hannah Montana improved upon 2007′s Cory in the House-Suite Life of Zack & Cody-Hannah mash-up by 82 percent, and bested 2006′s That’s So Raven-Suite Life-Hannah crossover by 41 percent.
It looks like Debby Ryan got the best of SpongBob this time!
Hmm, it sounds like season four is really only a half season of 12/13 episodes (depending on how you count the series finale). And that Miley was apparently the one that pushed for it. Maybe DC management isn’t doing as well as I thought…
Source: MSNBC
“Hannah Montana” is coming to an end.
The Disney Channel series starring Miley Cyrus is expected to wrap up a four season run next year, according to the 16-year-old’s dad and co-star, Billy Ray Cyrus.
In an interview for Access Hollywood and “The Billy Bush Show,” Cyrus said the cast, which just wrapped up shooting season 3, will carry on for one more run of shows at Miley’s request.
“Quite frankly, I give a lot of credit to Miley for taking it to another year,” Cyrus said. “She didn’t want it to just end with whatever was the last episode we did. She wanted it to build to where there’s a moral to the story, to where it doesn’t just end and go away and that’s it. She wanted there to be an official ending to ‘Hannah Montana.’”
Cyrus said they will film the final 11 half-hour long episodes and a one-hour long season finale, all expected to screen in 2010.
“We’ll start (shooting) season 4 sometime around the end of January,” Billy Ray said. “We have to be done by the first week of June in the summer of next year.”
One of the members of the PotF Island forum one suggested: “For kids it might be easier just to send in small amounts of cash to you, then you could report how much money you’re getting. Then you could use the money for ad space, the website or anything else that would help the movement.”And that’s exactly what we plan to do.
If you’re old enough to have a PayPal account, you can make a donation directly to paypal@savedisneyshows.org. If you want to ensure that your donation helps a specific show, you can add a comment like “donation for KP ” so we know your intent. (You can use the paypal donate button on SDS Main to donate from a Credit Card without a paypal account.)
Or, you can mail a check, money order, or cash to me at this address:
SDS Fundraising
C/O Gregory Isaac
PO Box 893211
Temecula, CA 92589-3211
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We know times are tough, but please give what you can, we can’t make this work without all of you.
D23, launched earlier this year, is the Official Community for Disney Fans.
The name “D23″ pays homage to the wonder and excitement that began in 1923 when Walt Disney opened his fledgling studio in Hollywood. D23 is the first official community for fans in Disney’s 85-year history. D23 gives its members a greater connection to the entire world of Disney by placing them in the middle of the magic through its quarterly publication Disney twenty-three; a rich website at www.disney.com/D23; a new collectibles line, The Walt Disney Archives Collection; and special events for D23 members throughout the year, highlighted by the D23 EXPO in Anaheim, California, September 10-13, 2009.
The D23 EXPO will give Disney fan unprecedented access to never-before-seen movies, TV shows, park experiences, collectibles and more from Sept. 10 to Sept. 13 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Tickets to the Expo are now available at http://www.D23Expo.com. Admission includes access to all experiences and entertainment at the D23 EXPO and can be purchased for single days or for the full four days of festivities. Admission is discounted for members of D23.
The D23 EXPO spotlight will also shine on Disney Channel’s brightest stars in a can’t miss-special event.
If you are a D23 member, or are planning to attend the expo, please let us know by completing this form.
SDS Webmaster Greg will be in Anaheim and will be coordinating possible meetings for those involved in our movements!
Looks like Disney’s learned their lesson and are actually going by ratings now. Good for them.
Official Disney Press Release:
Disney Channel has ordered a fourth season of the worldwide smash hit series and cultural icon “Hannah Montana,” a property that has triumphed in every frontier from television, music, concert tours and books to DVDs, consumer products and films. The announcement was made today by Gary Marsh, president, Entertainment, Disney Channels Worldwide. Production wraps on Season Three this week and will resume early next year on Season Four in Hollywood. The storyline for the fourth season will have the Stewarts grappling with saying goodbye to their beachfront Malibu home.
In making the announcement, Marsh said: “’Hannah Montana’ has become one of the most iconic series in television history. That is a direct result of the extraordinary collaboration between the show’s producers, writers and cast - all of whom constantly challenge each other to raise the bar, comedically, musically and from a storytelling perspective. In keeping with that approach, Miley and the producers have proposed a change of setting for Season Four that will provide the catalyst for wonderful new characters and further expand the storytelling opportunities.”
Starring are Miley Cyrus as Miley Stewart/Hannah Montana, Emily Osment as Lilly Truscott, Jason Earles as Jackson Stewart and Billy Ray Cyrus as Robby Stewart. Mitchel Musso, whose solo recording album debuts Tuesday, June 2 on Walt Disney Records, will recur as Oliver Oken.
The wildly popular series, which premiered in March 2006, delivers an average of 4.4 million viewers per episode. An episode of “Hannah Montana” (August 17, 2007) is the highest rated series telecast in the history of basic cable television, delivering 10.7 million Total Viewers, 4.2 million Kids 6-11 and 4.1 million Tweens 9-14.
“Hannah Montana” has generated two double-platinum soundtracks that made history as the first TV soundtrack to debut on the Billboard Top 200, a #1 box office movie from Walt Disney Pictures, popular episodic compilation DVDs, a junior novel series, apparel, accessories and video games. In addition, Miley Cyrus headlined a sold out concert tour in which she performed songs from the series as well as songs that introduced her as a new solo recording artist. A 3D concert film, "Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert"¯ in Disney Digital 3-D, is the #1 concert film of all time.
The series was created by Michael Poryes, Rich Correll and Barry O’Brien. The executive producers are Steven Peterman and Michael Poryes. “Hannah Montana” is a production of It’s a Laugh Productions, Inc.
SWAC Forum moderator Mooncake actually has the script for this episode and posted a 
