- February 18 is “Transformers” Day on The Hub With Prime, Rescue Bots, Animated Movie Premieres
January 19, 2012 | The Hub TV network, a television network for kids and their families, announces the return of all-new, action-packed TRANSFORMERS programming from Hasbro Studios on Saturday, February 18 with the world premiere of a new Hub Original Series, the animated "Transformers Rescue Bots," and the second-season premiere of the Daytime Emmy(R) Award-winning CG animated series "Transformers Prime," as well as the network debut of the 1986 classic Transformers: The Animated Movie.
- Debby Ryan Stars in New Disney Channel Original Movie “Radio Rebel” on Friday, February 17
January 18, 2012 | Fan favorite Debby Ryan ("Jessie") stars as a teen who secretly breaks free from her painfully shy self and into the persona of a bold podcast host who rocks her Seattle high school with music and the message to 'be yourself,' in "Radio Rebel," a Disney Channel Original Movie based on the novel Shrinking Violet, premiering FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT). The soundtrack will include Debby Ryan performing the smash hit "We Got the Beat."
- Cartoon Network Ratings Highlights for January 9 – 15, 2012
January 18, 2012 | Cartoon Network’s early evening prime time (M-Su, 7-9 p.m.) posted significant gains across all kids demos vs. the same time period last year—average kids 6-11 delivery (637,000) increased by 17%, kids 2-11 (905,000) by 8% and kids 9-14 (468,000) by 20%.
- Disney Channel Ratings Highlights for January 9 – 15, 2012
January 18, 2012 | With the premiere of Disney Channel Original Movie “Frenemies” during the week of January 9, 2012, Disney Channel was again the go-to network across all TV in Total Day, sweeping #1 ranks for the 2nd consecutive week in Kids 2-11 (919,000/2.2 rating), Kids 6-11 (580,000/2.4 rating), Boys 6-11 (247,000/2.0 rating) and Tweens 9-14 (475,000/2.0 rating).
- Disney Channel Original Movie “Frenemies” Buddies Up With 4.2 Million Total Viewers
January 17, 2012 | The Disney Channel Original Movie “Frenemies,” starring Bella Thorne and Zendaya (both of “Shake It Up”), Mary Mouser (“Body of Proof”), Nick Robinson (“Melissa & Joey”) and Stefanie Scott (“A.N.T. Farm”), was chummy with viewers across the U.S., ranking as Friday’s #1 TV Telecast among Kids 2-11 (2.4 million/5.8 rating), Kids 6-11 (2.0 million/8.3 rating) and Tweens 9-14 (1.8 million/7.6 rating), and cable’s #1 telecast in its time period in Total Viewers (4.2 million).
- Nickelodeon Premieres New Comedy Series “How to Rock” on Saturday, February 4
January 14, 2012 | The battle of the bands is on as Nickelodeon premieres its brand-new live-action comedy series, How to Rock (http://www.nick.com/shows/how-to-rock) on Saturday, Feb. 4 with back-to-back episodes airing at 8:30 and 9:00 p.m. (ET/PT). The series, featuring original music performed by Cymphonique Miller (http://www.nick.com/celebrity/cymphonique-miller.html), centers on Kacey Simon, a talented teenager who takes her rhythmic pop band to new heights as their lead singer, while navigating the shark-infested social waters of high school. The network will also, for the first time ever, debut the series on iTunes and on Nick.com in January prior to its television premiere. The series theme song, "Only You Can Be You," performed by Miller, is currently available on iTunes. How to Rock, produced by Nickelodeon in association with Alloy Entertainment, will air regularly on Saturdays at 8:30 p.m. (ET/PT) following all-new episodes of Victorious at 8:00 p.m (ET/PT).
- Nickelodeon Greenlights Two Comedy Projects Starring Internet Sensation Lucas Cruikshank
January 14, 2012 | Nickelodeon has licensed 21 episodes of FRED: THE SHOW, a new live-action, short-form comedy series created by and starring internet sensation Lucas Cruikshank ("Fred Figglehorn") and ordered a new pilot Marvin, Marvin as a starring vehicle for Cruikshank, it was announced today by Marjorie Cohn, President, Original Programming and Development, Nickelodeon.
- “Big Time Movie” Premieres Saturday, March 10 on Nickelodeon
January 14, 2012 | Stars of the Nickelodeon hit series and international recording artists Big Time Rush headline the network's brand-new original TV movie, Big Time Movie featuring covers of the beloved Beatles classics, Help!, A Hard Day's Night, We Can Work It Out and Revolution, as well as music from Big Time Rush's latest album, Elevate. Big Time Movie will premiere Saturday, March 10, as Kendall (Kendall Schmidt), James (James Maslow), Carlos (Carlos Pena Jr.) and Logan (Logan Henderson) head to London for their first big world tour but instead get mixed up in a mission to save the world. With their bags switched at the airport, they inadvertently gain possession of a fearsome device that, in the wrong hands, could destroy the world. Big Time Movie is executive produced by show creator Scott Fellows.
- Januscary: Friday the 13th “Goosebumps” and “Haunting Hour” Marathon on The Hub
January 12, 2012 | The Hub is getting scary this January, or should I say Januscary! All month long, The Hub has scary episodes of Goosebumps and R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour: The Series every Friday night. However, this Friday is Friday the 13th, and The Hub has a whole night of Goosebumps and Haunting Hour episodes!
- Cable Ratings: January 2 – 8, 2012
January 12, 2012 | Cable ratings for January 2 - 8, 2012.
- Cable Ratings: December 26, 2011 – January 1, 2012
January 12, 2012 | Cable ratings for December 26, 2011 - January 1, 2012.
- “Degrassi” Returns With New Episodes Starting Monday, February 20
January 12, 2012 | TeenNick's award-winning and Emmy nominated drama, Degrassi opens its doors to a new crop of freshman and reunites fans with familiar faces as the network premieres 14 new half-hour episodes filled with love triangles, rivalries and scandals. Brand-new episodes roll out beginning Monday, Feb. 20, at 9:00 p.m. (ET) with the premiere of "Underneath it All" Pt. 1 followed by "Underneath it All" Pt. 2 on Friday, Feb. 24, at 9:00 p.m. (ET). New Degrassi episodes will premiere Fridays at 9:00 p.m. (ET). Leading up to the premiere, the Degrassi cast will host five "Party with Degrassi" screening events across the U.S., giving fans an exclusive sneak peek of the new season.
- “The Super Hero Squad Show” Moves to The Hub Starting January 30
January 12, 2012 | The Hub Television network, a destination for kids and their families, has acquired the hit animated series "The Super Hero Squad Show" from Marvel Animation. The popular half-hour series, which features the world's best-known Super Heroes including Iron Man, Wolverine, Hulk, Thor, and Captain America will join The Hub's Monday through Friday lineup beginning Monday, January 30, at 4 p.m. ET (with encore presentations on the weekend).
- Will Smith to Host Nickelodeon’s 25th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards on March 31, 2012
January 11, 2012 | World-renowned actor, producer and recording artist Will Smith (I Am Legend, The Pursuit of Happyness and the upcoming Men in Black III) will host Nickelodeon's 25th Annual Kids' Choice Awards, airing live on Saturday, March 31, at 8:00 p.m. (ET/tape delayed for West Coast) from the Galen Center at USC in Los Angeles, California. Smith, a ten-time Blimp Award winner, will be joined by Hollywood's biggest stars in an unforgettable, special anniversary slimefest where kids rule.
- Disney Channel Ratings Highlights for January 2 – 8, 2012
January 10, 2012 | Powered by record highs for the series finale of “Wizards of Waverly Place,” as well as all-new episodes of “Jessie” and “Fish Hooks” during the week of January 2, 2012, Disney Channel continued its stellar ratings performance and dominance of the TV landscape, sweeping TV’s #1 Total Day rank in target demos, Kids 2-11 (1.0 million/2.5 rating), Kids 6-11 (712,000/2.9 rating) and Tweens 9-14 (590,000/2.5 rating).
- Cartoon Network Ratings Highlights for January 2 – 8, 2012
January 10, 2012 | Cartoon Network’s early evening prime time (M-Su, 7-9 p.m.) posted solid gains across all key kid demos—vs. the same time period last year, average kids 6-11 delivery (544,000) increased by 3%, kids 2-11 (804,000) also by 3%, and kids 9-14 (438,000) by 16%. In Total Day, average kids delivery also grew across the board—kids 6-11 (327,000) grew by 9%, kids 2-11 (502,000) by 4% and kids 9-14 (271,000) by 28%.
- New Series “Lab Rats” Premieres Monday, February 27 on Disney XD
January 9, 2012 | via Disney XD press release: DISNEY XD SET TO PREMIERE “LAB RATS,” A COMEDY ABOUT A TEENAGER AND HIS THREE SUPER-HUMAN SIBLINGS, ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27 — Stars Billy Unger, Spencer Boldman, Kelli Berglund and Tyrel Jackson Williams Host the Night — Powered by its biggest yearly ratings ever, Disney XD will premiere more original content […]
- Disney XD Launches “Marvel Universe” Block April 1 With “Ultimate Spider-Man” Premiere
January 9, 2012 | Disney XD will launch Marvel Universe, a dedicated Marvel programming block, with the new series "Ultimate Spider-Man" as its centerpiece, on SUNDAY, APRIL 1, it was announced today by Gary Marsh, President and Chief Creative Officer, Disney Channels Worldwide at the Television Critics Association Press Tour in Pasadena, California.
- 24-Hour Disney Junior Cable Channel Launches Friday, March 23
January 9, 2012 | Disney Junior, a 24-hour basic cable/satellite channel expressly for kids age 2-7 and their parents/caregivers, will launch FRIDAY, MARCH 23 (12:00 midnight, ET/PT) in the U.S., joining 28 other Disney Junior channels around the world. The announcement was made today at the Television Critics Association Press Tour in Pasadena, California, by Gary Marsh, President and Chief Creative Officer, Disney Channels Worldwide. Disney Junior was introduced as a daily programming block on Disney Channel in February 2010 and, year to year, its ratings are up 26% among Kids 2-5 and 36% among Boys 2-5.
- “Wizards” Finale Scores 9.8 Million Viewers; “Jessie” Hits Series High 7.3 Million
January 9, 2012 | Friday’s Wizards of Waverly Place one-hour finale on Disney Channel scored 9.755 million total viewers. Minus the TV movie, this is now a series high in total viewers.
