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Jake And The Never Land Pirates Leading the Way for Disney Junior Launch on February 14
Disney Junior, a new multiplatform destination for kids age 2-7, one that reflects the emotional connection generations of consumers have to Disney storytelling and Disney characters, both classic and contemporary, will debut Monday, February 14 (8:30 a.m., ET/PT), anchored by the new animated series “Jake and the Never Land Pirates.” Five other new series also join the Disney Junior schedule: the short form titles “Mickey Mousekersize,” “Special Agent Oso: Three Healthy Steps” (supporting Disney’s Magic of Healthy Living initiative) and “A Poem Is…” (narrated by Jennifer Garner and Katie Holmes, among other familiar voices), and full length series “Babar and the Adventures of Badou” and “Tinga Tinga Tales.” Viewers’ current favorites, “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse,” “Handy Manny,” “Special Agent Oso,” “Jungle Junction” and “Imagination Movers,” will also be seen on Disney Junior.
Disney Junior’s animated and live action programming will blend Disney’s unparalleled storytelling and beloved characters with learning components, including early math and language skills, as well as healthy eating and lifestyles, with an emphasis on social and emotional development.
The announcement was made today at the Television Critics Association Press Tour in Pasadena, California by Gary Marsh, president, Entertainment, and chief creative officer, Disney Channels Worldwide.
Marsh said: “Disney Junior will be an entry point into the world of Disney for young kids, creating a world – online and on-air – that captures the magic of Disney and its classic heartfelt storytelling and timeless characters beloved by generations.”
Disney Junior (currently Playhouse Disney) will be available as a programming block weekdays (4:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., ET/PT) and weekends (4:00–9:00 a.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel in more than 99 million U.S. homes. This year it will also debut on 25 Disney Junior channels (currently Playhouse Disney channels) and free-to-air broadcast partners around the world. In 2012 Disney Junior will debut as a 24-hour basic cable and satellite channel in the U.S.
DisneyJunior.com, an engaging, learning-focused Disney destination for kids age 2-7 and their parents, accompanies the television launch. The site will feature storybooks narrated by popular Disney characters, activities that encourage creativity, over 150 full-length episodes of “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse,” “Handy Manny,” “Special Agent Oso” and “Imagination Movers,” and a wide array of 90 games featuring characters from Disney Princesses, “Toy Story” and “Cars,” among other Disney favorites. The site will also debut a “Jake and the Never Land Pirates” supersite, featuring adventure-themed games including “Jake’s Treasure Hunt,” where users help Jake and crew find hidden treasure and escape from Captain Hook, and “Izzy’s Flying Adventure,” where players use Pixie dust to help Izzy and the gang fly off to stop Captain Hook, who has stolen their treasure. A dedicated section for parent and caregivers will highlight character-inspired recipes, crafts and party planning tips and ideas, along with how-to videos.
Beginning Monday, February 7, a full-length preview of “Jake and the Never Land Pirates” will be available on Disney Channel on Demand (SVOD) and an 11-minute preview episode will be available on DisneyJunior.com, Disney Channel on Demand (Free VOD), Disney Channel mobile VOD providers and iTunes. As of the February 14 television premiere, the series will be simulcast on Disney Channel’s mobile providers Sprint TV, FloTV and MobiTV. New episodes will be available on DisneyJunior.com, Disney Channel on Demand, Disney Channel mobile VOD and simulcast providers, as well as iTunes and Xbox.
New Series and Short Form Programming Descriptions:
“Jake and the Never Land Pirates” is a new animated adventure series that introduces a crew of kid pirates – leader Jake and pals Izzy and Cubby – and follows their Never Land adventures as they work to outwit two infamous characters, the one and only Captain Hook and Smee, from Disney’s classic “Peter Pan.” The series, which emphasizes teamwork, features original pirate rock music performed by The Never Land Pirate Band. Many of the key creative professionals behind Disney’s #1 series for preschoolers, “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse,” are at the helm of “Jake and the Never Land Pirates.” Rob LaDuca executive-produces, with Mark Seidenberg serving as producer/story editor, Kelly Ward as voice director and Howy Parkins directing the series. It is a production of Disney Television Animation.
“Mickey Mousekersize,” a new short-form series part of Disney’s Magic of Healthy Living initiative is hosted by Mickey Mouse and focuses on the fun of exercising, encouraging children at home to get up and move along with Mickey and pals.
“Special Agent Oso: Three Healthy Steps,” a new short-form series part of Disney’s Magic of Healthy Living features Oso and friends as they watch a live-action kid demonstrate three healthy steps to exercising and eating right. Sean Astin and Brad Garrett star as Oso and Buffo.
“A Poem Is…” is a short-form animated series showcasing poems for children set to scenes and imagery from classic Disney films including “Dumbo,” “Bambi” and “Lady and the Tramp.” Narrated by Katie Holmes and Jennifer Garner, the series is designed to cultivate fond memories of Disney classics for parents and create new ones for kids by introducing young children to the beauty of a poem.
“Babar and the Adventures of Badou” is an updated version of the classic “Babar” series and introduces King Babar’s energetic eight-year-old grandson, Badou, and friends as they explore the world of Celesteville.
“Tinga Tinga Tales” is a vibrant animated adventure series inspired by traditional African animal folktales and the art of Tanzania.
The premiere schedule is as follows:
Monday, February 14 (all times listed are ET/PT)
6:50 a.m. Finding Nemo
8:30 a.m. Jake and the Never Land Pirates Series Premiere “Hide the Hideout/The Old Shell Game”
8:55a.m. A Poem Is… Short-Form Series Premiere
9:00 a.m. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse “TBD”
9:25 a.m. Special Agent Oso Three Healthy Steps Short-Form Series Premiere
9:30 a.m. Handy Manny “Art Show/The New Time Capsule”
9:55 a.m. Mickey Mousekersize Short-Form Series Premiere
10:00 a.m. Babar and the Adventures of Badou Series Premiere “The Key/Grotto for One”
10:25 a.m. Jake and the Never Land Pirates Music Video
10:30 a.m. Chuggington Season Two Premiere “Wilson & the Dinosaur/Quiz Master Hodge”
10:55 a.m. A Poem Is…
11:00 a.m. Tinga Tinga Tales Series Premiere “How Lizard Hides Under Rock”
11:15 a.m. Timmy Time “Timmy the Postman”
11:25 a.m. Handy Manny School for Tools
11:30 a.m. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse “A Surprise for Minnie”
11:55 a.m. Mickey Mousekersize
12:00 p.m. Jake and the Never Land Pirates (encore)
12:25 p.m. Special Agent Oso Three Healthy Steps
12:30 p.m. Jungle Junction “Hiccup Power/Fifi Frenzy”
12:55 p.m. Handy Manny School for Tools
1:00 p.m. Special Agent Oso “Green Finger/For Sleepy Eyes Only”
1:25 p.m. Jake and the Never Land Pirates Music Video
1:30 p.m. Imagination Movers Season Three Premiere “Goldilocks and the Four Movers”
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Disney Junior To Debut In February 2011 On Disney Channel
In February 2011, Disney Channel will debut Disney Junior, a new multiplatform brand devoted to children ages 2-7 and their families, it was announced today by Carolina Lightcap, president, Disney Channels Worldwide. Disney Junior will invite parents and grandparents to join their children in the Disney experience of magical, musical and heartfelt stories and characters, both classic and new, while incorporating specific learning and developmental themes. Disney Junior will launch content across the daily television block on Disney Channel, an integrated website, VOD, mobile and paid download platforms.
Among the new series are “Jake and the Never Land Pirates,” an animated adventure combining new and classic Disney characters Captain Hook and Smee (“Peter Pan”); a series of Disney Poetry Shorts which showcases poems for children set against classic Disney animation; two short form series, “Mickey Mousekersize” and “Special Agent Oso: Three Healthy Steps,” to encourage healthy lifestyles for preschoolers and families; “Babar and the Adventures of Badou,” an updated version of the classic “Babar,” that introduces King Babar’s energetic eight-year-old grandson, Badou, and friends as they explore the world of Celesteville; and “Tinga Tinga Tales,” a vibrant animated adventure inspired by traditional African animal folktales and the art of Tanzania. Playhouse Disney hits “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse,” “Handy Manny,” “Special Agent Oso” and “Imagination Movers,” among others, will be part of Disney Junior.
Lightcap said: “Disney Junior differentiates itself by placing a focus on story and character, the hallmarks of Disney since its inception. We’ll take memories of the Disney experience, held by generations of parents and kids, and bring them to life on TV and beyond, with elements that encourage early childhood learning, wrapped in strong emotionally connected storytelling.” She continued, “We will showcase classic Disney characters in new ways, and we are equally committed to creating new original characters that we hope will become the classics of the future.”
Disney Junior will be available on basic cable in more than 99 million U.S. homes and to millions of other viewers on 25 Disney Junior channels (currently Playhouse Disney channels) and free-to-air broadcast partners around the world. It will also be seen via video-on-demand and a broadband website, DisneyJunior.com. In 2012 Disney Junior will also debut as a basic cable and satellite channel in the U.S.
Premiering in conjunction with Disney Junior is the new animated series, “Jake and the Never Land Pirates,” an interactive treasure hunt that follows the adventures of classic characters Captain Hook and Smee, along with a new crew of kid pirates led by the enthusiastic and courageous Jake. The series, which emphasizes teamwork, stars David Arquette as the voice of the lookout parrot, Skully, and features original pirate rock music performed by The Never Land Pirate Band. Many of the key creative professionals behind Disney’s #1 series for preschoolers, “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse,” are at the helm of “Jake and the Never Land Pirates.” Rob LaDuca executive-produces with Mark Seidenberg serving as producer/story editor, Kelly Ward as voice director and Howy Parkins directing the series.
As part of Disney’s Magic of Healthy Living initiative, which encourages healthier lifestyles for kids and families, Disney Junior will premiere two new short-form series, “Mickey Mousekersize” and “Special Agent Oso: Three Healthy Steps.” Hosted by Mickey Mouse, “Mickey Mousekersize” focuses on the fun of exercising and encourages children at home to get up and move along with Mickey and pals. “Special Agent Oso: Three Healthy Steps” features Oso and friends as they watch a live-action kid demonstrate three healthy steps to exercising and eating right. Sean Astin and Brad Garrett star as Oso and Buffo.
Also debuting with the launch of Disney Junior is a series of Disney Poetry Shorts, designed to bring fond memories of Disney classics to parents and create new ones for kids. The series of short-form animation showcases poems for children set to scenes and imagery from classic Disney films. It will introduce preschoolers to the beauty of a poem well read and combine it with extraordinary moments in Disney animation history.
Current Playhouse Disney hits including new episodes of “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse,” “Handy Manny,” “Special Agent Oso,” “Imagination Movers,” “Chuggington” and “Jungle Junction,” as well as Disney’s vast array of classic and contemporary movies, including among others “Beauty and the Beast,” “Toy Story” and “Finding Nemo,” will be showcased on Disney Junior.
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Disney Junior and Disney Family.com are inviting families to ‘Be Part of the Magic’
To celebrate the upcoming launch of Disney Junior on Monday, February 14, parents nationwide are invited to enter a favorite photo of their child into the “Be Part of the Magic” contest. Six families will truly “be part of the magic” when their child’s picture is featured on-air during the premiere week of the newly branded Disney Junior programming block on Disney Channel.
Entries will be voted upon by the public, with the six children (3 boys and 3 girls) ages 2-7 who receive the most votes being selected as the winners. In addition to the initial six winners, Disney Channel may select other photos of children entered into the contest to be featured in an on-air promotion. Entries will be accepted from now until January 23.
Good Luck!
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Disney Channel And Disney Mobile Launch First Ever Playhouse Disney Apps
Preschoolers’ favorite loveable handyman, Handy Manny, and his helpful bunch of tools are starring in Disney Channel’s first ever apps for preschoolers with the release of the “Handy Manny’s Workshop” and “Flicker’s Flashcard Fiesta” apps on the App Store, it was announced today by Carolina Lightcap, president, Disney Channels Worldwide. Created in conjunction with Disney Mobile, both apps deliver unique, immersive and interactive experiences for preschoolers, their parents and caregivers on the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. Wilmer Valderrama, the talented actor who helps bring Handy Manny to life, lends his voice to the new apps.
“We’re especially pleased to bring these engaging, learning-focused apps to millions of ‘Handy Manny’ fans, many of whom are true natives of technology, intuitively interacting with their favorite characters on new platforms,” said Lightcap.
“’Handy Manny’ is the perfect property to extend to the growing audience of preschoolers using their parents’ iPad, iPhone or iPod touch,” said Lauren Devillier, vice president, Digital Media, Disney Channel. “Manny and his eclectic bunch of tools are as charming and delightful on these new interactive platforms as they are every day on Disney Channel.”
“Handy Manny’s Workshop” app highlights:
- Delightful animations, professional narration from the cast of the hit television series, sound effects, and all the “Handy Manny” characters preschoolers and parents love.
- Five different activity zones: Find It search activity; Match It memory matching game; Color It, featuring dozens of coloring pages; Puzzle It, featuring a variety of jigsaw puzzles at differing ability levels; and Sing It.
- Available for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.
“Flicker’s Flashcard Fiesta” app highlights:
- Features fun learning-based activities to help preschoolers practice English and Spanish language skills.
- Two interactive activities: Flashcard Fiesta and Word Bench Game.
- On their iPads, parents can record custom messages of encouragement for their child.
- Available for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.
The Handy Manny apps are available for $2.99 each from the App Store.
These two new Handy Manny apps are the latest examples of innovation from the Disney/ABC Television Group (DATG), and follow the releases of the critically-acclaimed “My Generation” Sync app, which was jointly developed by DATG and Nielsen; the ABC Family Chatterbox app; the ABC News app; and the popular ABC Player app, which has proven to be a tremendous success with over 1 million downloads and more than nearly 12 million episodes started.
A Top 10 preschool series on TV with children age 2-5 in 4Q10 to date, the Emmy-nominated “Handy Manny,” which is set in a multicultural, multi-generational community and follows a curriculum that models problem-solving, is available in 157 countries and in 30 different languages, reaching over 128 million unduplicated viewers worldwide in 2Q10, including nearly 53 million in the U.S. (Source: NTI, U.S. most current ratings, 4Q10: 9/27/10-10/31/10. Program ranks based program level data with minimum 6 telecasts// Reach based on a 6 minute qualifier. 2Q10=3/29/10-6/27/10, Live +7 000s).
The animated series features Wilmer Valderrama as Manny, Carlos Alazraqui as Felipe, Dee Bradley Baker as Turner, Grey Delisle as Flicker, Nika Futterman as Stretch and Squeeze, Tom Kenny as Mr. Lopart and Pat, Kath Soucie as Dusty, Fred Stoller as Rusty and Nancy Truman as Kelly.
The series’ cultural consultant is Marcela Davison Aviles, president and CEO of Mexican Heritage Corporation. Language specialist Dr. Rose Marie Garcia Fontana is the series’ language consultant. Rick Gitelson is executive producer and story editor of “Handy Manny,” a production of Nelvana Limited in association with Disney Channel.
Parents & Preschoolers will love the All-New Mickey Mote
This coming holiday, parents and their preschoolers will discover a whole new way to watch and play their favorite Disney preschool DVDs, with the all-new “Mickey Mote”. This one-of-a-kind, kid’s remote control, from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, will debut this November 16th packed with Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey’s Number Roundup and Handy Manny: Big Construction Job.
The new “Mickey Mote” is a child-friendly handheld remote control, shaped like Mickey ears, that will take children’s viewing experience to a whole new level by providing an engaging interaction with their favorite Disney characters. With multiple levels of play, the new Mickey Mote will provide hours of fun, engaging and challenging adventures for kids age 2-5. The Mickey Mote is a value for moms and fun for kids!
How It Works:
The Mickey Mote works with any Disney Preschool DVD that includes Discovery Mode™, the interactive “Watch & Play” feature on the DVD! All parents have to do is program the remote control – there’s an easy and quick set-up guide in each DVD- and select the Discovery Mode feature on the menu screen. Within minutes, kids will be easily responding to questions, throughout the story, about scenes they just watched (such as “What color is Goofy’s hat?”) by pressing one of four color-coded buttons on the device — a yellow star, green circle, orange triangle or blue square – to click in their responses. Discovery Mode features include two levels of play, which provides more challenging questions as the child grows.
Why Parents Will Love It:
Once families have purchased a Disney Preschool DVD that comes packaged with the Mickey Mote, they can continue to build their Disney Preschool libraries as the Mickey Mote works in compatibility with any Discovery Mode enhanced DVD. For example, kids can immediately use the remote with any of the following titles:
* Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Road Rally
* Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey’s Adventures in Wonderland
* Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey’s Choo Choo
* Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Minnie’s Bow-Tique
* Handy Manny: Manny’s Motorcycle Adventure
* Handy Manny: Manny’s Big Race
* Little Einsteins: Fire Truck Blast Off
* My Friends Tigger & Pooh: Super Duper Super Sleuths
* My Friends Tigger & Pooh: Bedtime With Pooh
Note: Discovery Mode can also be played using any DVD remote control.
Look for more Discovery Mode DVDs on future Disney Preschool franchise releases such as Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Handy Manny!
Available beginning on November 16, 2010, consumers can purchase either Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey’s Number Roundup and/or Handy Manny: Big Construction Job DVDs – which will each come specially packaged with the new Mickey Mote – for the suggested retail price of $29.99 (US)/$35.99 Canada.