- Nickelodeon Greenlights “Daddy’s Home” for Nick at Nite
March 27, 2012 | Nickelodeon has ordered 20 episodes of the original scripted comedy series, Daddy's Home (working title), starring Scott Baio, it was announced today by Marjorie Cohn, President, Original Programming and Development, Nickelodeon Group. A multi-camera, half-hour comedy for Nick at Nite, Daddy's Home follows David Hobbs (Baio) an actor who, after ten years of starring as America's favorite TV dad, becomes a stay-at-home father to honor the deal he made with his soap star wife so that she may return to the limelight. The series comes from creators/executive producers Tina Albanese and Patrick Labyorteaux and is helmed by executive producers Nat Bernstein and Mitchel Katlin who will show run. Eric Bischoff and Jason Hervey are also executive producing through their production company Bischoff Hervey Entertainment (BHE), along with Baio. Daddy's Home marks Hervey and Baio's return to scripted comedy, with BHE having previously collaborated on three acclaimed unscripted series including Scott Baio is 45 and Single, Scott Baio is 46 and Pregnant, and Confessions of a Teen Idol. Production on the series is slated to commence later this year in Los Angeles.
- “Doc McStuffins” Scores Big Ratings During Premiere on Disney Channel
March 27, 2012 | In its series launch, Disney Junior’s “Doc McStuffins” ranked as Disney Channel’s #1 weekday series debut of all time in Kids 2-5 (1.08 million/6.5 rating) and Girls 2-5 (503,000/6.2 rating), and became the #1 most-watched preschool series launch in cable TV history in Adults 18-49 (800,000/0.6 rating).
- “Motorcity” iPhone Game Released Before Series Premiere on April 30
March 26, 2012 | In anticipation of the upcoming Disney XD series Motorcity, Disney ABC Television Group’s Digital Media Team announces the launch of 'Motorcity: Drive', a six-level, 3D racing, shooter game for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, available now on the App Store.
- Second Season of “Kickin’ It” Premieres Monday, April 2
March 23, 2012 | Disney XD kicks into high gear with the second season premiere of its hit martial arts-themed comedy series "Kickin' It" on MONDAY, APRIL 2 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney XD. The new season will include a special guest appearance by the Harlem Globetrotters and a skateboard-inspired karate battle between Jack and Kim and a local Seaford skateboarding legend. New episodes of "Kickin' It" will be presented Monday nights on Disney XD and will be showcased via Disney XD on Demand, DisneyXD.com, Disney XD Mobile, Sony Playstation, Xbox Live and iTunes.
- Disney Channel Announces “Whodunit Weekend” April 13-15
March 23, 2012 | Calling all detectives! Disney Channel keeps viewers guessing with two nights of "Whodunit" premieres airing FRIDAY, APRIL 13 and SUNDAY, APRIL 15. The weekend begins with mystery-filled episodes of hit series including "Jessie," "A.N.T. Farm" and "Fish Hooks" and continues through the weekend, culminating in special episodes of "Austin & Ally" and "Shake It Up" that will have viewers wondering whodunit until the very end.
- Don’t Be Fooled! Nickelodeon’s “Prank Night” Premieres This Saturday
March 22, 2012 | Get ready to laugh out loud and start pranking as Nickelodeon’s April Fool’s Day antics begin on Saturday, March 24!
- Disney Junior: The Channel Launches This Friday
March 22, 2012 | Disney Junior, the multiplatform brand for kids age 2-7, their parents and caregivers, is ready to take its next big step when it launches as a 24-hour channel this FRIDAY, MARCH 23 (12:00 midnight, ET). Leveraged by the strength of its inaugural affiliate partners Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Cablevision, Bright House Networks and Verizon, the new channel showcases classic and new Disney characters and stories and embraces the same magical storytelling with heart that generations of fans have come to know and love from Disney Parks and Disney movies.
- Tony Hawk & Debby Ryan Guest Star in 1-Hour “Zeke and Luther” Finale April 2
March 21, 2012 | Skateboarding buddies Zeke and Luther take on Hollywood as they finally catch the lucky break they have been waiting for in an exhilarating two-part episode of Disney XD's hit comedy series "Zeke and Luther," premiering MONDAY, APRIL 2 (8:30-9:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney XD.
- Disney Junior Ratings Highlights for March 12 – 18, 2012
March 20, 2012 | For the week of March 12, 2012, Disney Junior’s sneak peeks of upcoming original series “Doc McStuffins” were the week’s #1 TV Telecasts in Kids 2-5 (868,000/5.2 rating, Sat.), Boys 2-5 (503,000/5.9 rating, Sun.) and Girls 2-5 (460,000/5.7 rating, Sat.), and the #1 preschool cable telecast in Total Viewers (2.592 million).
- Disney Channel Ratings Highlights for March 12 – 18, 2012
March 20, 2012 | During the week of March 12, 2012, Disney Channel clean swept the competition in Total Day for the 2nd consecutive week, standing as cable TV’s #1 network in Total Viewers (1.548 million) and TV’s #1 network in Kids 2-11 (873,000/2.2 rating), Kids 6-11 (546,000/2.2 rating) and Tweens 9-14 (462,000/1.9 rating). This marked Disney Channel’s 40th consecutive week as TV’s #1 network in Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14 – dating back to week of June 13, 2011 – a record for the network. In Kids 2-11, this marked Disney Channel’s 3rd consecutive week at #1– also a record the channel – and its 6th time in the previous 7 weeks.
- Cartoon Network Ratings Highlights for March 12 – 18, 2012
March 20, 2012 | For three straight weeks this month, Cartoon Network claimed television’s #1 network for the week among boys (2-11, 6-11, 9-14) in Early Evening Prime (7-9 p.m.), charting remarkable double-digit delivery growth across all kids demos in both Prime and Total Day ranging between 10% and 22%. In Prime (7-9 p.m.), average kids 2-11 delivery (810,000) grew by 13%, kids 6-11 (595,000) by 22% and kids 9-14 (473,000) by 18%. In Total Day, average kids 2-11 (536,000) grew by 10%, kids 6-11 (351,000) by 15% and kids 9-14 (283,000) by 16%.
- Nickelodeon Canada Presents “Kids’ Choice” 2012 Live March 31; YTV Re-Airs April 6
March 19, 2012 | Mega superstar Will Smith to host the star-studded event which will include performances from global pop sensations Katy Perry and One Direction
- New “Angry Birds” Special Premieres Wednesday on Nickelodeon and Nicktoons
March 19, 2012 | An all-new exclusive Angry Birds short film, "Angry Birds Space" lands on Nickelodeon and Nicktoons on Wednesday, March 21, at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT) during SpongeBob SquarePants on Nickelodeon and Power Rangers Samurai on Nicktoons.
- The Hub Adds Sitcoms ‘Sabrina,’ ‘Facts of Life’ and ‘Mork & Mindy’ Starting April 2
March 15, 2012 | The Hub TV network, a destination for kids and their families, will add fan-favorite classic sitcoms "Sabrina The Teenage Witch," "The Facts of Life" and "Mork & Mindy," to the network's lineup beginning Monday, April 2 (9-10:30 p.m. ET, with encore presentations in late night and on weekends).
- “The Legend of Korra” Premieres Saturday, April 14 on Nickelodeon
March 15, 2012 | The mythology of the beloved animated franchise from Avatar: The Last Airbender creators, Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, continues with the Nickelodeon premiere of The Legend of Korra on Saturday, April 14, at 11:00 AM (ET/PT), with a one-hour television event featuring back-to-back episodes. The all-new series centers around a new Avatar named Korra, a 17-year-old headstrong and rebellious girl who continually challenges and bucks tradition on her quest to become a fully realized Avatar in a world where benders are under attack. The Legend of Korra will air regularly on Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon.
- Nickelodeon Upfront 2012
March 14, 2012 | Announcements Include Premiere Date for Highly Anticipated The Legend of Korra; Original TV Movies; a SpongeBob SquarePants Stop-Motion Christmas Special; a Raving Rabbids series; and Development Projects for UK Pop Sensation One Direction, Hit-maker Dan Schneider and iCarly star Jennette McCurdy
- Cable Ratings: February 20 – 26, 2012
March 14, 2012 | Cable ratings for the week of February 20 - 26, 2012
- “Big Time Movie” Scores Big Time Ratings for Nickelodeon
March 13, 2012 | Nickelodeon's Big Time Rush scored for the network this weekend with the primetime premiere of the brand-new original TV movie, Big Time Movie (Saturday, March 10 at 8 p.m. ET/PT), which averaged 4.1 million total viewers and ranks as the week's (3/4/12-3/11/12) number-one telecast with kids 2-11 (6.1/2.2 million), kids 6-11 (8.9/1.9 million) and tweens 9-14 (8.2/1.7 million). Overall, the Big Time Movie reached 13.1 million total viewers over the weekend*.
- Disney Channel Ratings Highlights for March 5 – 11, 2012
March 13, 2012 | During the week of March 5, 2012, Disney Channel delivered a clean sweep in Total Day, ranking as cable TV’s #1 network in Total Viewers (1.559 million) and TV’s #1 network in Kids 2-11 (888,000/2.2 rating), Kids 6-11 (551,000/2.2 rating) and Tweens 9-14 (461,000/1.9 rating). This marked Disney Channel’s 39th consecutive week as TV’s #1 network in Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14 – dating back to week of June 13, 2011 – a personal record for the network. In Kids 2-11, this marked Disney Channel’s 2nd consecutive week at #1 in Kids 2-11 (888,000/2.2 rating), and its 5th time in the previous 6 weeks.
- Cartoon Network Ratings Highlights for March 5 – 11, 2012
March 13, 2012 | Once more, Cartoon Network claimed television's #1 network for the week among boys (2-11, 6-11, 9-14) in Early Evening Prime (7-9 p.m.), charting remarkable double-digit delivery growth across all kids demos in both Prime and Total Day ranging between 21% and 39%. In Prime (7-9 p.m.), average kids 2-11 delivery (957,000) grew by 36%, kids 6-11 (685,000) by 39% and kids 9-14 (524,000) by 30%. In Total Day, average kids 2-11 (553,000) grew by 21%, kids 6-11 (349,000) by 30% and kids 9-14 (267,000) by 27%.
