- Sunday 5/16 Cable Ratings: “Good Luck Charlie” Leads, Repeats of “iCarly” and “Big Time Rush” Score Well
May 18, 2010 | Sunday’s new episode of Good Luck Charlie on Disney Channel scored 3.7 million viewers and a 4.9 kids 2-11 rating. Repeats of iCarly and Big Time Rush on Nickelodeon did well. iCarly scored 3.1 million viewers and a 4.1 kids 2-11 demo. Big Time Rush scored 2.6 million viewers and a 3.6 kids 2-11 demo. Only Nickelodeon can repeat so well.
- Disney Channel Ratings Highlights for May 10 – 16, 2010
May 18, 2010 | Disney Channel was TV’s No. 1 network in Total Day for the 3rd straight week in Tweens 9-14 (464,000/1.9 rating), and ranked No. 1 in Prime in Kids 6-11 (1.0 million/4.1 rating) and Tweens 9-14 (832,000/3.4 rating). In Prime, this week marked the net’s 263rd consecutive win in Kids 6-11, and its 259th victory out of 260 weeks in Tweens 9-14.
- Cartoon Network & Adult Swim Ratings Highlights for May 10 – 16, 2010
May 18, 2010 | For the sixth straight week, Cartoon Network enjoyed solid double-digit ratings and delivery gains—ranging between 12%-19%—across all kids demos in prime time. Compared to the same time period in 2009, average kids 6-11 prime time delivery (482,000) grew by 13% and ratings (2.0) grew by 18%; kids 2-11 prime time delivery (718,000) grew by 19% and ratings (1.7) by 13%; and kids 9-14 prime time delivery (361,000) grew by 12% and ratings (1.5) by 15%.
- Friday 5/14 Cable Ratings: Disney Channel Premieres Dominate, “Generator Rex” Improves on “Ben 10″
May 17, 2010 | Disney Channel dominated the ratings for Friday night. Disney had new episodes of The Suite Life on Deck, Wizards of Waverly Place and Phineas and Ferb. All three series posted over 3 million viewers and over 4.0 rating in the kids 2-11 demo. On Cartoon Network, a new episode of Generator Rex posted gains over lead-in Ben 10: Ultimate Alien, which was also new. Travis Yanan also included a repeat of VICTORiOUS in his report, which was a repeat at 8pm and posted 2.7 million viewers and 3.8 kids 2-11 demo. That’s pretty good for a repeat.
- The Hub Announces New Original and Acquired Series
May 17, 2010 | In preparation for its first advertiser upfront before the highly anticipated October 10th launch (10/10/10), The Hub is announcing today a series of new programming pickups that includes a wide range of original, premiere and acquired series and specials from many of the top producers in the industry.
- Cartoon Network Acquires the Second Season of “The Garfield Show”
May 17, 2010 | From Cynopsis Kids 5/17/2010: “In other Cartoon Network US programming, the network acquires the second season of The Garfield Show (26×30). Currently in product the new season The Garfield Show is slated to deliver later this summer.” Discuss this news at the toonzone forums.
- Nick at Nite Premieres 2nd Season of “Glenn Martin, DDS” on Friday, June 11
May 14, 2010 | Nick at Nite will kick off the second season of its original stop-motion animated comedy series, Glenn Martin, DDS, on Friday, June 11, at 10:30 p.m. (ET/PT) with all-new episodes packed with celebrity guest stars including Bret Michaels, Mel Brooks, Fergie, Kristen Bell, Sean Hayes, Betty White, Jimmy Kimmel, John Corbett, Fran Drescher, Bradley Whitford, Cheri Oteri, MC Hammer, Jason Alexander, George Takei, Howie Mandel, Don Johnson, Ty Burrell, Ashley Tisdale, Jim Parsons, two-time Emmy Award winner Bryan Cranston and Oscar nominated actresses Gabourey Sibide and Ellen Page, among others. Glenn Martin, DDS’ all-star lead voice cast will also return, including Kevin Nealon (Weeds, Anger Management) as Glenn Martin, Catherine O’Hara (For Your Consideration, Chicken Little) as Jackie Martin and Judy Greer (27 Dresses, Arrested Development) as Wendy Park. The Annie Award nominated series, from Tornante Animation, airs regularly Fridays at 10:30 p.m. (ET/PT).
- Saban Brings “Power Rangers” Franchise to Nickelodeon (Press Release)
May 13, 2010 | Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, and SCG Power Rangers LLC, an affiliate of Saban Brands, have partnered to make Nick the U.S. television platform for Power Rangers, the long-running kids’ TV phenomenon now heading into its 18th television season. The partnership marks the return of the global franchise to its original developer, Haim Saban, who developed and produced the original “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” series in 1993.
- The Hub Announces Two Additions to Their Senior Staff
May 13, 2010 | Margaret Loesch, President and CEO for The Hub, today announced key executive appointments for the children's television network which is scheduled to launch October 10, 2010. Mark J. Kern joins The Hub as Senior Vice President, Communications and John P. Roberts as Senior Vice President, Digital Content & Cross-platform Entertainment. Both executives will report directly to Loesch and their positions represent the completion of the senior staff for the Discovery-Hasbro joint venture.
- Disney Channel Premieres “16 Wishes” on Friday, June 25
May 13, 2010 | The world premiere of "16 Wishes," starring Debby Ryan ("The Suite Life on Deck"), is set for FRIDAY, JUNE 25 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. The movie follows Abby Jensen (played by Ryan), a teenager who can't wait to grow up, and when she’s handed the chance to make all her wishes come true, quickly learns the importance of being careful what you wish for.
