Many of today’s young Broadway fans first got bitten by the theatre bug when they watched the 2006 Disney Channel original movie High School Musicaland its two sequels, ending in 2008.
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Disney Channel Relies on Its Beloved Brands (and New Apps) to Connect With Kids and Their Parents
Everything old is new again for the Disney Channel, which is reviving many of its most beloved brands for new series and movies it hopes will appeal to kids as well as their parents.
Disney Channel Plans ‘High School Musical 4’
The cable channel is officially casting for High School Musical 4, the long-rumored next installment in the successful movie series, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
MEET LAURA MARANO, THE DISNEY STAR GUNNING TO BE THE NEXT TAYLOR SWIFT
It’s a narrative we’ve seen time and time again: A young actor who rose to stardom on Disney Channel forays into music, determined to shed their kid-friendly image and become a capital-A Artist of their own making.
Disney ‘Star Darlings’ Debuts First On-Air Special on Disney Channel
Disney today announced the television premiere of the first on-air special of its original new tween property “Star Darlings” FRIDAY, JANUARY 29 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. The on-air special will extend the stories from the popular “Star Darlings” book series from Disney Publishing Worldwide that feature 12 unique girls who encourage tweens to celebrate their individuality, make positive choices, and show that they can make any wish a reality. “Star Darlings” first debuted in North America in September 2015 as a multiplatform lifestyle experience featuring content, music, and products spanning across books, online, mobile, toys and apparel.
“The ‘Star Darlings’ digital short form content has already garnered millions of views across multiple platforms,” said Andrew Sugerman, executive vice president, Disney Publishing Worldwide. “We are excited to expand the world of Starland to television and give fans across the country even more ways to join the ‘Star Darlings’ on their magical adventures.”
The 30-minute on-air special, “Becoming Star Darlings,” introduces viewers to 12 “Star-Charmed” girls who pursue their individual wishes with determination and the help of their friends. The story begins on Starland where a major crisis is afoot, and the girls are chosen to be the first student Starlings to venture to Earth, or as they call it, “Wishworld.” Determined to succeed, the girls show courage and ingenuity—plus a whole lot of humor—as they guide others on Earth to discover happiness and fulfillment.
“Star Darlings” is rich with themes of friendship, confidence, leadership, and teamwork, and centers on characters that embody the qualities and characteristics of today’s tweens. The stories and journeys represented in the animated specials and book series are designed to inspire tweens to go after their dreams.
Music is a key element of the “Star Darlings” property, and as part of the property’s expansion to television, teen singer-songwriter and actress Skylar Stecker was brought on to remix the “Star Darlings” theme song, “Wish Now.” The remix, along with a live-action music video, features Stecker’s powerhouse vocals coupled with hip-hop-inspired beats and electro-pop synths. The Wisconsin native, whose debut album This Is Me is out now on Cherrytree Records, has been featured on Vevo’s DSCVR and iHeart Radio’s Next Up series which showcase in-studio performances from the most exciting new artist discoveries in music today. Also an actress, Skylar recently guest starred on Disney Channel’s hit TV show, Austin & Ally.
‘High School Musical’ Stars Set For 10-Year Reunion On Disney Channel
The stars of High School Musical are heading back to class, at least for one night. Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel, Corbin Bleu and Monique Coleman will attend a 10-year anniversary special, airing Wednesday January 20 on Disney Channel at 8 pm ET/PT.
Disney Channel Finally Beats Nickelodeon’s 19-Year Streak
We all know that the bread and butter of a successful TV network generally comes from how well shows do during the primetime hours.
The Most Epic Holiday-Themed Disney Channel Episodes Ever
Old school Disney Channel is perfection, but old school Disney Channel around the holidays? That’s even more perfect.
Disney’s ‘Lion King’ Revival Series ‘The Lion Guard’ to Premiere in January
Following huge ratings for its precursor TV movie, Disney’s “The Lion Guard” series will premiere Friday, Jan. 15 at 9:30 a.m., the kids’ cabler announced on Wednesday.
Can You Guess The Disney Channel Original Movie From The Emojis? [Quiz]
There were almost 100 Disney Channel Original Movies made from 1997 to 2015, the first one being “Northern Lights” and the latest being “Invisible Sister.”
