- Disney XD Ratings Highlights for October 2012
October 30, 2012 | October 2012 ranked as Disney XD’s #1 most-watched month in Prime in the network’s history (includes its 10 years as Toon Disney) in Boys 6-14 (165,000), Tweens 9-14 (193,000) and Boys 9-14 (117,000), its #2 most-watched month ever in Kids 6-14 (274,000) and Kids 6-11 (213,000), and recorded October-highs in Total Viewers (431,000) and Kids 2-11 (266,000), bolstered by strong performances of original live-action series “Kickin’ It” and “Lab Rats,” Marvel animated series “Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes” and “Ultimate Spider-Man,” along with the series launch of “Crash & Bernstein.”
- Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior November 2012 Programming Highlights
October 29, 2012 | November 2012 programming highlights for Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior.
- Be Advised: “Frankenstorm” Causing Schedule Changes
October 29, 2012 | As is to be expected – when kids are out of school (for whatever reason) the kid-networks are going to be interested in getting their attention. They’ve done so in the past with large-area snow storms and are doing so with the current eastern-US hurricane/snowstorm dubbed “frankenstorm.”
- Disney XD “Gives Pranks” This November With New Hidden Camera Series “Just Kidding”
October 29, 2012 | Disney XD "gives pranks" in November with the premiere of two hidden camera prank series, "Just Kidding" and "Code 9," and a month-long programming event, "Pranksgiving," that invites viewers to vote online at DisneyXD.com/Crash to determine which Disney XD stars will "get Crashed" by the wildly unpredictable puppet star of "Crash & Bernstein." "Pranksgiving" begins MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5 and "Just Kidding" and "Code 9" premiere MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19 (7:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., ET/PT, respectively).
- “Marvel’s Avengers Assemble” & “Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.” Set to Premiere Summer 2013 In Marvel Universe on Disney XD
October 13, 2012 | Disney XD will premiere two highly anticipated animated series on the Marvel Universe programming block, "Marvel's Avengers Assemble" and "Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.," it was announced today by David Levine, Vice President and General Manager, Disney XD Worldwide and at New York Comic Con by Jeph Loeb, Marvel's Head of Television. Produced by Marvel Television, the series feature some of Marvel's most popular characters -- Hulks smashing and Avengers assembling to take down the most infamous villains in the Marvel universe. Filled with action, big adventures and humor, both series are currently in production and slated to premiere in summer 2013 on Marvel Universe on Disney XD.
- Disney XD Acquires New CG “Max Steel” Series for 2013
October 5, 2012 | Disney XD has acquired the new CG animated Max Steel series.
- Nerd Corps Inks Deal with Key Licensees and Agents for “Slugterra”
October 4, 2012 | Nerd Corps Entertainment has inked deals with several key licensees and licensing agents to represent its newest boys action-comedy property around the world. The television series begins its global rollout on Disney XD this fall with consumer product launches starting spring 2013, including a toy line from Jakks Pacific.
- Disney XD Ratings Highlights for 3rd Quarter 2012
October 2, 2012 | During 3Q 2012, Disney XD recorded its most-watched quarter in the network’s history in Prime (includes its 10 years as Toon Disney) in Total Viewers (432,000) and target demos Kids 2-11 (252,000), Kids 6-14 (261,000), Boys 6-14 (148,000), Kids 6-11 (203,000), Tweens 9-14 (178,000) and Boys 9-14 (101,000), powered by original series, most notably live-action series “Pair of Kings” and “Lab Rats,” and Marvel’s animated series “Ultimate Spider-Man” and “Avengers: EMH.”
- “Slugterra” Begins Global Launch This Fall
September 12, 2012 | Nerd Corps Entertainment announced today that Slugterra, its newest global kids property, is set to rollout this fall with the launch of the animated television series. Disney XD is the global television partner for the show, which premiered in Canada on September 8 at 2 p.m. EST and will hit US airwaves on October 15 at 3:30 p.m. EST.
- Disney XD Announces the Premiere of “Slugterra” and Halloween Programming on October 15
September 10, 2012 | "Slugterra," a sci-fi comedy adventure set in a fantastical underground world, debuts MONDAY, OCTOBER 15 (3:30 p.m., ET/PT), with new episodes premiering Monday through Friday on Disney XD. In addition, Disney XD will celebrate this year's spookiest holiday by unveiling a ghoulish slate of Halloween-themed episodes, during its "Monster-Sized Monday Mayhem" programming event Monday, October 15, beginning at 7:00 p.m., ET/PT. From skeletons coming to life, to fighting off zombies and werewolves, kids, teens and families can enjoy frighteningly fun episodes of fan favorite shows, including "Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja" guest starring Sarah Hyland ("Modern Family") as schoolmate Theresa Fowler, "Pair of Kings," "Kickin' It," "Crash & Bernstein" and "Lab Rats."
- “Crash & Bernstein” Premieres October 8 on Disney XD
August 30, 2012 | Disney XD's "Crash & Bernstein," a "bro-comedy" that follows Wyatt Bernstein, the only son among four kids, whose new puppet, Crash, comes to life and becomes his loud-mouthed surrogate brother who knows no limits, premieres MONDAY, OCTOBER 8 (8:30 p.m., ET/PT).
- Disney XD and ESPN Team for “Sport Science” Series
August 29, 2012 | Disney XD has teamed with ESPN to uncover sports' biggest myths and mysteries, in the series "Disney XD ESPN Sport Science," premiering SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 (11:00 a.m., ET/PT) on Disney XD.
- Disney XD Sizzles to Biggest Summer on Record
August 29, 2012 | Disney XD powered to its most-watched summer on record in both Prime and Total Day in Total Viewers and among target kid and boy 6-14, 6-11 and 9-14 demographics, delivering its 4th consecutive summer of increases and its #1 month of all time in July 2012.
- “Randy Cunningham” Previews in August, Premieres September 17 on Disney XD
August 7, 2012 | "Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja," an action-packed, animated comedy series that follows the adventures of an unlikely hero who, with his super human ninja suit, the 'NinjaNomicon' (an 800 year-old Ninja guide) and the help of his best buddy Howard, finds himself as the one thing protecting his school and the world from certain destruction, is set to premiere on Disney XD. A special preview will air MONDAY, AUGUST 13 (9:00 p.m., ET/PT) with the series premiere on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 (7:00 p.m., ET/PT). New episodes will premiere Monday through Thursday (7:00 p.m., ET/PT).
- The Hub and Disney XD Only Networks to Post Yearly Gains With Kids 6-11 in July
August 1, 2012 | July wasn’t such a hot month with kids 6-11, the primary demo for many of the networks we cover, as every network was down besides two – The Hub and Disney XD.
- Disney XD Ratings Highlights for July 2012
July 31, 2012 | Driven by multiple airings of original series, most notably “Lab Rats,” “Kickin’ It” and “Pair of Kings,” July 2012 ranked as Disney XD’s most-watched month in Prime on record (includes its 10 years as Toon Disney) in Total Viewers (471,000), Kids 6-14 (275,000) and Tweens 9-14 (187,000), and its #2 month ever in Kids 2-11 (267,000) and Kids 6-11 (212,000).
- Disney’s “TRYathlon” Premieres Monday, August 13 on Disney XD
July 27, 2012 | In an expansion of Disney XD's ongoing "TRYit" initiative designed to inspire kids to get up, get outside and try something new, professional sports stars: the NFL's Arian Foster (Houston Texans), the WNBA's Candace Parker (Los Angeles Sparks) and the NBA's Kevin Love (Minnesota Timberwolves) coach young stars Leo Howard and Olivia Holt ("Kickin' It"), Billy Unger and Spencer Boldman ("Lab Rats") and Doc Shaw and Adam Hicks ("Pair of Kings") who team with three viewers (hailing from Georgia, Oregon and Texas) to compete in fun challenges that will test their skills and their teamwork, in Disney's "TRYathlon" special, premiering MONDAY, AUGUST 13 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney XD. The special is hosted by Hal Sparks and Tyrel Jackson Williams ("Lab Rats").
- Disney XD Scores Most Watched Week Ever During July 16 – 22, 2012
July 24, 2012 | Disney XD rocketed over last week’s record deliveries by double-digit percentages in key demos, recording its #1 most-watched week in the network’s history (includes its 10 years as Toon Disney) in Total Day in Total Viewers (515,000), Kids 2-11 (290,000), Boys 2-11 (161,000), Kids 6-14 (313,000), Boys 6-14 (177,000), Kids 6-11 (233,000), Boys 6-11 (129,000), Tweens 9-14 (217,000) and Boys 9-14 (118,000).
- Disney XD Posts Its Most-Watched Week Ever With Kids & Tweens During Week of July 9 – 15, 2012
July 17, 2012 | Disney XD Posts its Most-Watched Week Ever in Total Day Across Kids 2-11, Kids 6-11, Kids 6-14 and Tweens 9-14, and its #2 Week Ever in Total Viewers and Boys
- Disney XD’s “Crash & Bernstein” Starts Production, Premieres This Fall
July 12, 2012 | Production has begun in Hollywood, California, on "Crash & Bernstein," a live action comedy series -- with hand puppetry -- that follows Wyatt Bernstein, the only son among four kids, whose new puppet, Crash, comes to life and becomes his loud-mouthed surrogate brother who knows no limits. The multi-camera series is scheduled to premiere in fall 2012 on Disney XD. The puppet was designed and built by Chiodo Brothers Productions, Inc, based in Burbank, California.
