- “Disney Friends for Change Games” Premieres June 24 on Disney Channel and June 27 on Disney XD
May 16, 2011 | Disney will donate nearly $1 million dollars globally through Disney's Friends for Change, its multiplatform pro-social initiative, and the new "Disney Friends for Change Games" that helps kids help the planet and their communities. Over 30 Disney Channel and Disney XD stars from around the globe will compete in "Disney Friends for Change Games," a series of fun physical challenges inspired by everyday "green" acts. Four teams will play on behalf of an environmental charity -- Fauna and Flora International, World Wildlife Fund, Ocean Conservancy and UNICEF. For five weeks beginning FRIDAY, JUNE 24, Disney Channel will present "Disney Friends for Change Games" in interstitials during its Friday, Saturday and Sunday primetime original series programming, and Disney XD will present a special episode from the games Monday nights beginning JUNE 27 (9:30 p.m., ET/PT). The Games will culminate with a special half-hour episode SUNDAY, JULY 31 on Disney Channel.
- Disney XD’s New Series “Kickin’ It” and Season 2 of “Pair of Kings” Premiere June 13
May 16, 2011 | Disney XD delivers a comedy kick-start with the Season 2 premiere of its No. 1 series "Pair of Kings," the premiere of the martial arts-themed sitcom "Kickin' It" and a new episode of "I'm in the Band," MONDAY, JUNE 13 (8:00 – 9:30 p.m., ET/PT).
- Nominees for the 38th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards Announced
May 11, 2011 | The nominees for the 38th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards were announced this morning. The categories with nominees from Nickelodeon (25 total nominations), The Hub (8), Disney Channel (5), Disney XD (3), Nick Jr. (3) and Cartoon Network (2) are listed below.
- Disney XD’s “Kickin’ It” Premieres in June, First Promo Posted
May 5, 2011 | Disney XD’s new live-action sitcom Kickin’ It will premiere in June. Now, Disney XD has begun airing promos on-air for the show, and posted the following video to their YouTube page.
- Disney XD’s “Pair of Kings” and “Zeke and Luther” Hits Series Highs on Monday, May 2
May 4, 2011 | Surging by double- and triple-digit percent margins over its series premiere and most recent original telecast, “Pair of Kings” garnered series highs among its target demos: Total Viewers (970,000), Kids 6-14 (641,000), Boys 6-14 (378,000), Kids 6-11 (478,000), Tweens 9-14 (505,000) and Boys 9-14 (301,000).
- Disney XD Cancels “I’m in the Band”
April 29, 2011 | Deadline.com confirms what has been expected: Disney XD has canceled live-action sitcom I’m in the Band. The show, which previewed in November 2009 before its official premiere in January 2010, became Disney XD’s first original live-action sitcom.
- Disney XD Delivers its Best April on Record in Total Day and Prime
April 26, 2011 | Powered by all-around solid performances of its key series, most notably “Zeke and Luther” and “Pair of Kings,” Disney XD delivered its most-watched April in the network’s history in Total Day in Total Viewers (289,000), Kids 6-14 (151,000), Boys 6-14 (95,000), Kids 6-11 (120,000), Boys 6-11 (76,000), Tweens 9-14 (97,000) and Boys 9-14 (64,000), standing as the year-to-year growth leader among all kid cable networks with across-the-board double-digit percent gains.
- “NBA Fit,” A Sports-Themed Series Featuring NBA Stars, Premieres Friday, April 29 on Disney XD
April 25, 2011 | "NBA Fit," a series encouraging health and fitness for kids and families, and featuring a roster of NBA stars, shows what it takes for an NBA player to train for optimal performance on the court. Hosted by Daniel Curtis Lee ("Zeke and Luther"), the series includes Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic, Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Andre Iguodala of the Philadelphia 76ers, Kevin Love of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Chris Paul of the New Orleans Hornets, Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls, and Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh of the Miami Heat, among others. Produced by NBA Entertainment, "NBA Fit" premieres FRIDAY, APRIL 29 (4:00 p.m. ET/PT) on Disney XD, followed by multiple presentations throughout the week.
- Disney XD Ratings Highlights for 1Q 2011
March 29, 2011 | During 1Q11, Disney XD delivered its largest quarterly audience in the network’s history in Total Day (includes Toon Disney) in Total Viewers (288,000) and across all key kid targets: Kids 6-14 (147,000), Boys 6-14 (95,000), Kids 6-11 (120,000), Boys 6-11 (77,000), Tweens 9-14 (93,000) and Tween Boys (60,000).
- Disney XD Ratings Highlights for March 2011
March 29, 2011 | Driven by an expanding slate of original series that includes “Zeke and Luther,” “Pair of Kings” and “I’m in the Band,” March 2011 ranked as Disney XD’s most-watched March in the network’s history in Total Day in Total Viewers (280,000), Kids 6-14 (136,000), Boys 6-14 (86,000), Kids 6-11 (110,000), Boys 6-11 (69,000), Tweens 9-14 (83,000) and Boys 9-14 (55,000).
- Upfront 2011 Rundown: What’s New, What’s Renewed and What’s Gone?
March 25, 2011 | Now that Nickelodeon, Disney Channel/Disney XD, Cartoon Network and The Hub have presented their 2011-12 programming slate to advertisers at upfront presentations in New York City over the past two weeks, let’s take a look at what’s new, what’s been renewed for another season and what’s ending. Each network, except for Disney, will have a second and even third (for Nick and Hub) upfront in the coming weeks. It’s unknown right now whether new information will be reveled at each, so we’ll revisit this article in the future if needed.
- Multichannel Looks At Cable Kids Nets Ratings, Sales
March 22, 2011 | Multichannel News has posted a very nice, data filled PDF document breaking down the main kids networks (Cartoon Network, Disney Channel, Disney XD, The Hub, Nickelodeon, Nicktoons, Nick Jr. and Sprout) with facts on each networks ratings, top programs, AD sales, merchandising, and more.
- Second Season of “Kick Buttowski” Starts April 30 on Disney XD
March 21, 2011 | Disney XD's hit animated series, "Kick Buttowski – Suburban Daredevil," begins its star-studded second season with NBA star Dwight Howard (Orlando Magic) in a guest starring role, SATURDAY, APRIL 30 (8:30 a.m., ET/PT). The sophomore season premiere also guest stars Emmanuelle Chriqui ("Entourage").
- Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior Upfront 2011
March 16, 2011 | After delivering a year of best-ever ratings across each of its kid-driven, family inclusive platforms, and deepening its strong connection with kids and parents, especially moms, Disney showcased an unprecedented amount of new programming that's to come -- an expanded slate of 13 new original series (part of 435 total original episodes in 2011, a 30% increase from last year, not including acquisitions) and additional new titles in the blockbuster Disney Channel Original Movie franchise at its annual presentation to advertisers today at New York's Gotham Hall.
- First 13 Episodes of “The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes!” Comes to DVD April 26
March 2, 2011 | When the forces of evil are so overwhelming that no single hero can save the world...the Avengers assemble! Featuring Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and The Hulk, fans can now own the first 13 episodes of The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes! in two must-have, collectible DVD volumes, available April 26 by The Walt Disney Studios.
- Season 3 Premiere of “Zeke and Luther” Hits Series High Ratings
March 2, 2011 | The third season premiere of “Zeke and Luther” posted series highs in Total Viewers (843,000) and target demos Kids 6-14 (587,000), Boys 6-14 (369,000), Kids 6-11 (453,000), Tweens 9-14 (438,000) and Boys 9-14 (269,000). In fact, the premiere now stands as Disney XD’s No. 1 original series telecast of all time in Tweens 9-14 and Boys 9-14, delivering the channel’s best numbers in the time period ever in the key demos.
- Disney XD Ratings Highlights for February 2011
March 1, 2011 | Driven by key series “Pair of Kings” and “Phineas and Ferb,” February 2011 ranked as Disney XD’s most-watched February in the network’s history in Total Day in Total Viewers (282,000), Kids 6-14 (148,000), Boys 6-14 (95,000), Kids 6-11 (119,000), Boys 6-11 (76,000), Tweens 9-14 (93,000) and Boys 9-14 (61,000).
- Production Begins on Second Season of Disney XD’s “Pair of Kings”
February 18, 2011 | Production has begun in Hollywood on a second season of Disney XD's royal hit, "Pair of Kings," starring Mitchel Musso and Doc Shaw. The sophomore season will roll out later this year. The live action comedy adventure series was Disney XD's No. 1 series of 2010 with Kids 6-14, Kids 6-11, Boys 6-11 and Tweens 9-14.
- Season Three of “Phineas and Ferb” Premieres March 4 on Disney Channel
February 15, 2011 | The smart, sophisticated and good-natured comedy of Disney's "Phineas and Ferb" continues to attract famous fans who've recorded guest roles for the Emmy-winning animated series' third season, premiering FRIDAY, MARCH 4 (9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. The series is also seen on Disney XD.
- Disney XD Ratings Highlights for January 2011
February 1, 2011 | Lifted by key series like “Pair of Kings,” “Phineas and Ferb” and “I’m in the Band,” January 2011 ranked as Disney XD’s most-watched January in the network’s history in Total Day in Total Viewers (297,000), Kids 6-14 (156,000), Boys 6-14 (101,000), Kids 6-11 (128,000), Boys 6-11 (84,000), Tweens 9-14 (99,000) and Boys 9-14 (64,000), and now stands as the channel’s 2nd-most-watched month on record with the kid demos.
