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- Disney Channel Presents New “Friends for Change” Interstitials for National Bullying Prevention Month
October 1, 2013 | Disney Channel will present new Disney Friends for Change interstitials featuring stars of its hit series throughout National Bullying Prevention Month, October 1-31. The messages will rotate multiple times per day and feature G Hannelius, Blake Michael and Francesca Capaldi of "Dog With A Blog," Bridgit Mendler, Jason Dolley and Bradley Steven Perry of "Good Luck Charlie" and Dove Cameron, Joey Bragg and Tenzing Norgay Trainor of "Liv and Maddie."
- Disney XD Ratings Highlights for 3Q 2013
October 1, 2013 | Powered by a growing roster of original series live action and animated programming, most notably live action series “Lab Rats” and “Kickin’ It” and animated series Marvel’s “HULK and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.,” and “Pac Man & the Ghostly Adventures,” 3Q 2013 was Disney XD’s 2nd-most-watched quarter in the network’s history (includes its 10 years as Toon Disney, 52 total) among Boys 6-14 (157,000) and Boys 9-14 (108,000), 3rd-most-watched in Boys 6-11 (118,000) and 4th-most-watched quarter in Total Viewers (394,000), Kids 6-14 (238,000) and Tweens 9-14 (165,000) and Boys 2-11 (140,000).
- Disney Channel Ratings Highlights for 3Q 2013
October 1, 2013 | For 3Q 2013, powered by “Teen Beach Movie,” the #2 telecast in the history of cable television across major youth demographics, the 24-hour kid-dedicated, family-inclusive television network Disney Channel swept Total Day, ranking as TV’s #1 network for the second straight quarter in Kids 2-11 (1.01 million/2.5 rating), 10th in Kids 6-11 (718,000/3.0 rating – dates back to 2Q11), for the 18th in Tweens 9-14 (602,000/2.5 rating – dates back to 2Q09) and was the #1 cable TV network in Total Viewers (1.79 million).
- “Instant Mom” Premieres to 1.3 Million Viewers on Nick@Nite
October 1, 2013 | Nick at Nite's brand-new, live-action family comedy, Instant Mom, had a strong debut on Sunday, Sept, 29, at 8:30 p.m. (all times ET/PT), bringing in over a million total viewers and raising both A18-49 and K6-11 viewing levels double digits over last year.
- Disney XD Teams With NBA for “Pranksgiving” Month-Long Event Starting November 4
October 1, 2013 | NBA players will join Disney XD in "giving pranks" throughout November as Disney XD returns the hit programming event "Pranksgiving," beginning MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4 -- with new episodes available earlier each week to verified WATCH Disney XD users. A specially drafted NBA pranking crew -- Tyson Chandler (New York Knicks), Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors), Kenneth Faried (Denver Nuggets) and DeAndre Jordan (Los Angeles Clippers) -- get in the pranking game with the comedic and unpredictable puppet Crash (of the sitcom "Crash & Bernstein") and together, they pull fun and over-the-top tricks on Disney XD's biggest stars.
- Hub Network’s “Littlest Pet Shop” Returns for Second Season on November 2
October 1, 2013 | The Hub Network, a destination for kids and their families, announced today its popular animated series, "Littlest Pet Shop" from Hasbro Studios, will return for a second season on Saturday, November 2, with two all-new, back-to-back episodes starting at 11 a.m. ET/ 8 a.m. PT. Prior to the season premiere, there will be a three-hour marathon of fan-favorite episodes highlighting each of the pets beginning at 8 a.m. ET/ 5 a.m. PT.
- Saban Brands Extended Partnerships for “Power Rangers” Franchise with Nickelodeon & Bandai America Through 2016
October 1, 2013 | Saban Brands today announced that it has extended agreements with Nickelodeon and Bandai America Incorporated through 2016 for its globally recognized Power Rangers franchise. Nickelodeon and Saban Brands initiated their strategic partnership when Saban re-acquired the Power Rangers brand in 2010 and re-launched the television series with Power Rangers Samurai in 2011. The extension confirms additional seasons of original Power Rangers programming on Nickelodeon through 2016. Additionally, after more than 20 years since the brand’s introduction of the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Bandai will continue to act as the global master toy licensee for the Power Rangers franchise.
- Nickelodeon & Clear Channel Launch “Nick Radio” on iHeartRadio and Nick.com
September 30, 2013 | Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, and Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, the leading media company in America, with a greater reach than any other radio or television outlet, announced today the launch of Nick Radio, where listeners will get "All the Hits, All the Slime," on iHeartRadio -- Clear Channel's industry-leading digital radio platform.
- Hal Sparks and Coco Jones Join Martha Stewart on Hub Network’s “Halloween Bash” Judges Panel
September 30, 2013 | Actor Hal Sparks and actress, singer and dancer Coco Jones are set to join Halloween-expert Martha Stewart as judges of the first-ever nationwide 50-state costume competition at the star-studded "Hub Network's First Annual Halloween Bash" airing Saturday, October 26, 8-10 p.m. ET/5-7 p.m. PT on the Hub Network, a destination for kids and their families. "Saturday Night Live" actor and comedian, Kenan Thompson, is host of the one-of-a-kind two-hour special.
- Disney Junior Website Relaunches
September 30, 2013 | DisneyJunior.com has been entirely re-built to offer kids 2-5 even more fun with their favorite Disney Junior characters no matter what device they’re on – desktops, tablets or smartphones. The site also has added more than 20 new play-along mobile games and activities.
