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Disney’s Chuggington is chugging it’s way to a store near you!
Learning Curve® Brands (www.learningcurve.com), a leader in creating innovative preschool toys, today announced the expanded retail availability of its Chuggington Die-Cast toy line in the United States. Inspired by Ludorum‘s popular train-centric series seen daily in the U.S. on Disney Channel‘s Playhouse Disney programming block (check local listings), Learning Curve’s Chuggington Die-Cast toy line is now available at major retailers. In late 2010, the line made its retail launch in the United States and has been met with enthusiastic consumer response.
“In holiday 2010, Learning Curve Brands first unveiled the Chuggington Die-Cast toys to incredible consumer demand,” said Peter Henseler, President of RC2 / Learning Curve Brands. “The interest from both children and parents combined with the increasing popularity of the series has made Chuggington toys highly sought-after. By expanding the retail availability we are able to bring the excitement and adventure of Chuggington to even more fans than before.”
Learning Curve’s initial Chuggington Die-Cast line features action-packed toys that reflect the key core developmental messages and storylines of the CGI-animated series. The line offers preschoolers a chance to recreate the adventures of the show’s three young ‘trainees’: Wilson, Koko and Brewster.
In addition to its Chuggington master toy licensing rights, RC2 holds an interest in Chuggington’s intellectual property rights. For more information on Learning Curve’s Chuggington product line, visit www.learningcurve.com/chuggington.
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Disney Channel Original Movie ‘Lemonade Mouth’ Details
Themes of finding your voice, believing in yourself, following your dreams, celebrating family and staying true to yourself resonate in the music-driven Disney Channel Original Movie “Lemonade Mouth.” Geared towards kids, Tweens and families, the movie premieres in spring 2011 on Disney Channel U.S. and shortly thereafter on Disney Channels around the world.
Ten original songs and a remarkably talented cast led by Bridgit Mendler (Disney Channel’s “Good Luck Charlie“), Adam Hicks (Disney XD’s “Zeke and Luther”), Hayley Kiyoko (Disney Channel’s “Wizards of Waverly Place”), Naomi Scott (Disney Channel UK’s “Life Bites”) and newcomer Blake Michael (cast through an open casting call) are showcased in the spirited movie. “Lemonade Mouth” tells the story of how a powerhouse band came to be after five uncelebrated students with a passion for music find each other and ultimately become the voice of their generation.
The script, written by April Blair based on the book Lemonade Mouth by Mark Peter Hughes, is directed by award-winning Patricia Riggen (“La Misma Luna” aka “Under the Same Moon”) and executive-produced by Debra Martin Chase (“The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants,” Disney Channel’s “The Cheetah Girls” movies), co-produced by Gaylyn Fraiche (“Just Wright,” “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2″) and choreographed by Chris Scott.
The story begins in present day as Lemonade Mouth (comprised of Olivia White, Wen Gifford, Stella Yamada, Mohini (Mo) Banjaree and Charlie Delgado) takes the stage at Madison Square Garden before thousands of cheering fans. Olivia, the introspective lead singer of the group, narrates the epic story of how the band got to this point.
It was a chance meeting in Miss Reznick’s detention that brought this unlikely ensemble together. Stella, the connector in the group, immediately recognizes the potential for the band of detainees to become a band of rockers, but first she must convince the reluctant group that they need to take a chance on expressing themselves and realizing their dreams.
As the new friends learn more about each other, they discover their common belief that it’s time for the students of Mesa High School to stand up and be heard — all students, not just the popular athletes who benefit from Principal Brenigan’s support of their extracurricular programs.
However, not everyone in the school is ready to welcome a new band. The school’s popular rock group, Mudslide Crush, are determined to maintain their status as the school’s leading entertainment choice. Complicating matters further is Mo’s boyfriend, Scott, who is Mudslide Crush’s lead guitarist.
Meanwhile, Olivia tries to come to terms with her absent father, Wen disapproves of his father’s new girlfriend, Stella yearns to stand apart from her family’s scholarly accomplishments, Mo searches for balance between her parents’ stringent expectations and the person she wants to be, and Charlie tries to escape living in the shadow of his older brother.
Starring are Bridgit Mendler as lead vocalist Olivia White, Adam Hicks as keyboardist Wen Giford, Hayley Kiyoko as electric guitarist Stella Yamada, Naomi Scott as bass guitarist Mohini (Mo) Banjaree, Blake Michael as percussionist Charlie Delgado, Nick Roux as Mudslide Crush lead guitarist Scott Picket, Chris Brochu as Mudslide Crush lead singer Ray Beech, Tisha Campbell-Martin as music teacher Miss Reznick and Christopher McDonald as Principal Brenigan.
The “Lemonade Mouth” pop music soundtrack includes nine original songs (plus a bonus track) by songwriters Vincent Alfieri, Aris Archontis, Johan Alkenas, Joleen Belle, Ebony Burks, Maria Christensen, Zach Danziger, Ali Dee Theodore, Andy Dodd, Adam Hicks, Tom Leonard, Jeannie Lurie, Charlie Mason, Niclas Molinder, Chen Neeman, Joacim Persson, Lindy Robbins, Shridhar Solanki, Ken Stacey, Shane Stevens, Matthew Tishler, Bryan Todd, Reed Vertelney, Windy Wagner, David Walsh and Adam Watts.
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Best Disney Movies of 2010
2010 has been an excellent year for Disney Movies. Even the Disney Channel has jumped in the ring with some really good quality movies this year. Not to mention Toy Story 3 making probably a gazillion dollars at the box office world wide.
In honor of 2010 coming to a close I wanted to poll you the Chip and Company Viewer and ask what you think the best Disney Movie of 2010 will be? I have broken them up by type first then have a big faceoff in the end. You can vote once a day between now and the end of the year. So have fun and vote often!
So enough talk lets vote already!
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Disney Channel Reports Most Watched Year in its History
Powered by an unparalleled slate of original programming for kids and families — notably newcomers “Shake It Up and family comedy “Good Luck Charlie,” and “Hannah Montana Forever” — and the No. 1 TV/Cable movie with “Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam,” Disney Channel recorded its most-watched year in the network’s history in Total Viewers and key kid targets.
Disney Channel was yet again the top choice for Tweens 9-14, a coveted demographic in which the network has ranked No. 1 in Prime for 10 consecutive years and No. 1 for 2 consecutive years, on a Total Day basis, as defined by Nielsen and the industry as a whole (6:00 a.m.-6:00 a.m.). Additionally, in Prime, Disney Channel ranked No. 1 for the 8th consecutive year among Kids 6-11, and has stood among the Top 2 cable networks in Total Viewers for 5 straight years.
Paul DeBenedittis, Senior Vice President, Programming, Disney Channels Worldwide, said: “2010 was an outstanding year for Disney Channel, with the Top 2 series in the kid and Tween demographics (‘Hannah Montana Forever’ and ‘Good Luck Charlie’), particularly strong performances of our three new series (‘Fish Hooks,’ ‘Good Luck Charlie’ and ‘Shake It Up’) and our Disney Channel Original Movie (‘Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam’) ranking as TV’s #1 movie among Tweens and cable TV’s #1 movie in Total Viewers. We end the year buoyed by our viewers’ longstanding appreciation of the programming we deliver and, as we enter a new year, we remain dedicated to introducing optimistic stories, positive characters and great music with themes that reflect kids lives.”
2010 Total Day and Prime
- In Total Day, 2010 ranked as Disney Channel’s most-watched year in the network’s history among Total Viewers (1.72 million), Kids 6-11 (623,000) and Tweens 9-14 (533,000).
- Disney Channel was TV’s No. 1 network for the 2nd consecutive year in Total Day among Tweens 9-14 (533,000/2.2 rating), and for the 3rd time in the previous 4 years in the key demo.
- Among its target demos, Disney Channel stood as TV’s No. 1 network in Prime for the 8th consecutive year in Kids 6-11 (1.06 million/4.3 rating; 2003-2010) and for the 10th straight year in Tweens 9-14 (878,000/3.6 rating; 2001-2010).
- Disney Channel ranked as cable’s No. 2 network in Prime among Total Viewers (2.58 million), marking the 5th consecutive year the network has ranked among the Top 2 cable networks (2006 – 2010).
2010 Program Highlights
- The debut of Disney’s “Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam” (9/3/10) was TV’s No. 1 movie among Tweens 9-14 (3.59 million/14.7 rating) and cable’s No. 1 movie in Total Viewers (9.1 million).
- Impressively, 2010 marked the 9th consecutive year Disney Channel has delivered the No. 1 original movie telecast among Tweens 9-14.
- In Total Viewers, 2010 represented the 4th consecutive year that Disney Channel owned the year’s No. 1 cable TV movie: 2010: “Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam” (9.1 million); 2009: “Wizards of Waverly Place The Movie” (13.5 million); 2008: “Camp Rock” (10.1 million); 2007: “High School Musical 2” (18.6 million).
- Notably, 4Q10’s No. 1 TV series in key kids through its first 8 telecasts, “Shake It Up” holds a huge margin over the first 8 episodes of “iCarly,” beating the series by 36% in Total Viewers (4.14 million vs. 3.04 million), by 35% in Kids 6-11 (1.80 million vs. 1.33 million) and by 39% among Tweens 9-14 (1.74 million vs. 1.25 million).
- For the 3rd consecutive year, “Phineas and Ferb” was TV’s No. 1 animated series among Tweens 9-14 (1.09 million/4.5 rating).
- In Tweens 9-14, Disney Channel owned TV’s Top 2 series, and 5 of TV’s Top 6 scripted series overall
- In Kids 6-11, Disney Channel held TV’s Top 2 series, and 4 of the Top 5 overall
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ESPN’s Lou Holtz Guest Stars In A New Episode Of ‘Special Agent Oso’
“Dr. Throw” - Special Agent Oso teaches Rudy how to throw a football in time for his Uncle Lou’s visit. Legendary Notre Dame Football coach and ESPN sportscaster Lou Holtz guest stars as Uncle Lou.
“Nobody Plays ‘It’ Better” – Special Agent Oso teaches Alexander and Elena how to play tag.
This episode of Playhouse Disney‘s “Special Agent Oso” airs FRIDAY, JANUARY 7 (10:00–10:30 a.m. ET/PT).
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