- Disney XD Ratings Highlights for 2Q 2012
June 26, 2012 | Driven by its fast expanding roster of original series, including live-action series “Pair of Kings,” “Lab Rats” and “Kickin’ It,” along with Marvel’s animated series “Ultimate Spider-Man” and “Avengers: EMH,” 2Q 2012 ranked as Disney XD’s most-watched 2Q in the network’s history in Prime, and 3rd most-watched quarter overall across the board: Total Viewers, Kids 6-14, Boys 6-14, Kids 6-11, Boys 6-11, Tweens 9-14 and Boys 9-14 (95,000).
- Disney Channel and Disney XD Schedule “Summer Adventure Weekend” This July
June 25, 2012 | In Disney's most expansive cross-channel programming initiative for kids and families yet, a "Summer Adventure Weekend," with new, vacation adventure-themed episodes of 11 hit series on Disney Channel and Disney XD, will be presented across three days, FRIDAY, JULY 13, SUNDAY, JULY 15 and MONDAY, JULY 16.
- Disney Channel and Disney XD Announce Comic-Con 2012 Plans
June 23, 2012 | High-wattage star power and notable creative teams from Disney's favorite series for kids and families are the centerpiece of Disney Channel and Disney XD's fan meetings at the leading pop culture convention, Comic-Con International 2012, FRIDAY, JULY 13 and SATURDAY, JULY 14 in San Diego.
- “Lab Rats” and “Motorcity” Up in Second Thursday Showing, “TRON” Down Big
June 15, 2012 | As we reported on last week, Disney XD’s first Thursday premiere night didn’t fare so well. This week, however, two shows were up and one was down even more.
- Disney XD’s Anthem “Non-Stop Summer” Music Video Premieres Monday, June 18
June 14, 2012 | Music video of "Non-Stop Summer," with tracks by Cole Plante, featuring rap lyrics written and performed by Adam Hicks, will debut as Disney XD's summer anthem on MONDAY, JUNE 18 (8:45 p.m., ET/PT).
- Disney Provides Live Network Streams Online and On-the-Go to Comcast Xfinity TV Customers
June 14, 2012 | Comcast and Disney/ABC Television Group today announced that Xfinity TV customers can now access three new authenticated TV+ products at home or on-the-go -- via a suite of new innovative apps for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, and online.
- “Annoying Orange” Premieres Well, “Hollywood Heights” Preview Doesn’t
June 12, 2012 | Cartoon Network’s official premiere of the new Annoying Orange TV series last night (8:30pm) scored 2.630 million total viewers, much better than the preview episode on May 28 (1.786 million).
- Disney XD Renews Marvel’s “Ultimate Spider-Man” for Second Season
June 11, 2012 | A second season of Marvel's #1 animated series "Ultimate Spider-Man," the launch series of the Marvel Universe programming block.
- Summer TV Schedules Are Now in Full Effect
June 11, 2012 | As of today, all the major TV networks that we cover are in full summer schedule mode!
- Disney XD’s New Thursday Night Off to Rocky Start
June 9, 2012 | The ratings for Disney XD’s new Thursday night line-up are in (thanks to The Futon Critic) and it’s not very promising news.
- “The Jungle Book” and “Sonic Underground” Join Disney XD This June
May 30, 2012 | Two animated series, The Jungle Book and Sonic Underground, make their way to Disney XD starting June 11.
- “Pair of Kings” Season 3 Premieres June 18 on Disney XD
May 21, 2012 | The adventure continues on the quirky island of Kinkow as the third season of the royal hit comedy series "Pair of Kings" premieres on MONDAY, JUNE 18 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney XD.
- Disney XD’s Top-Rated Series “Lab Rats” Picked Up for 2nd Season
May 18, 2012 | Disney XD has ordered a second season of its #1 series "Lab Rats," a sci-fi comedy about a teenager who lands the ultimate wish fulfillment when he gets three super-human step-siblings; it was announced today by Adam Bonnett, Senior Vice President, Original Programming, Disney Channels Worldwide.
- Disney XD Ratings Highlights for April 2012
May 1, 2012 | Driven by the Season Two finale of “Pair of King,” the series’ #1 telecast ever in target demos, and the ongoing success of hit series “Lab Rats” and “Kickin’ It,” April 2012 ranked as Disney XD’s most-watched April in the network’s history (includes its 10 years as Toon Disney) in Prime in Total Viewers (394,000), Kids 6-14 (220,000), Boys 6-14 (139,000), Kids 6-11 (173,000), Boys 6-11 (109,000), Tweens 9-14 (147,000) and Boys 9-14 (96,000).
- “TRON: Uprising” Premieres June 7 on Disney XD
May 1, 2012 | Disney XD delves inside the computer world of The Grid and the people who live there with "TRON: Uprising," a visually striking new animated television series that follows the heroic journey of a new character, a young program named Beck, who becomes the unlikely leader of a revolution.
- Disney XD Orders Live-Action Puppet Comedy “Crash & Bernstein”
April 11, 2012 | Disney XD has ordered "Crash & Bernstein," a live-action comedy -- with puppetry -- about 14-year-old Wyatt Bernstein, the only son among four kids, who finally gets his dream of having a loud-mouthed brother when his puppet, Crash, comes to life. Crash brings Wyatt some much needed "boy reinforcement" amidst a household of sisters. Created by Eric Friedman ("Austin & Ally," "I'm In The Band"), the multi-camera series will begin production in Hollywood in May for a Fall 2012 premiere on Disney XD. The announcement was made today by Adam Bonnett, senior vice president, original programming, Disney Channel.
- Disney and Common Sense Team for Anti-Cyberbullying Campaign
April 5, 2012 | For a proactive, far-reaching campaign that encourages kids and families to take a stand against cyberbullying, Common Sense Media teamed with Disney's Friends for Change, the popular initiative that inspires kids to make a difference in their world. Public Service Announcements geared towards kids age 6-14 and their families, each featuring the stars of Disney Channel and Disney XD hit series, will be presented multiple times per day beginning THURSDAY, APRIL 5 on Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney.com. The messages were developed under the guidance of Common Sense Media, an independent non-profit organization which helps parents and teachers manage the media and technology in kids' lives. For more information, each PSA directs viewers to www.Disney.com/commonsense.
- “Motorcity” Premieres April 30 on Disney XD
April 5, 2012 | Disney XD is set to premiere "Motorcity," a turbo-charged animated series set in futuristic Detroit, controlled by an evil billionaire who bans personal freedoms, including automobiles. Now it's up to The Burners, a group of rebels led by 17-year-old Mike Chilton, to customize their fleet of cool hot rods and set out to stop Kane from taking over their last oasis of freedom, a subterranean refuge dubbed Motorcity. The series, created, executive produced and directed by noted animation veteran Chris Prynoski ("Metalocalypse"), premieres MONDAY, APRIL 30 (9:00–9:30 p.m., ET/PT).
- Disney XD Ratings Highlights for March 2012 and 1Q 2012
March 28, 2012 | Powered by the record launch of original series “Lab Rats” and the continued strength of hit series “Kickin’ It,” March 2012 ranked as Disney XD’s most-watched month in the network’s history (includes its 10 years as Toon Disney) in Prime in Boys 6-14 (162,000), Tweens 9-14 (175,000) and Boys 9-14 (115,000), and its #2 month of all time in Total Viewers (426,000), Kids 2-11 (258,000), Kids 6-14 (255,000), Kids 6-11 (204,000) and Boys 6-11 (127,000).
- “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.
