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DISNEY CHANNEL PREMIERE OF PRIMETIME SPECIAL “SOFIA THE FIRST: THE CURSE OF PRINCESS IVY” DELIVERS 4.7 MILLION TOTAL VIEWERS
Disney Channel’s premiere of the special “Sofia the First: The Curse of Princess Ivy,” (Sunday, November 23, 7:00 p.m.) — featuring a special appearance by Rapunzel voiced by Mandy Moore — delivered royal ratings with 4.7 million Total Viewers, the series’ #2 telecast of all time and the #1 evening preschool telecast year to date. It was the #1 evening telecast across all TV among Kids 2-5 (1.4 million/9.2 rating) and Girls 2-5 (1.1 million/13.8 rating) and the #1 evening preschool telecast among Kids 2-11 (2.7 million/6.9 rating), Adults 18-49 (1.5 million/1.2 rating) and Women 18-49 (950,000/1.5 rating).
DISNEY CHANNEL’S ANNUAL WINTER PROGRAMMING EVENT, “FA-LA-LA-LIDAYS,” KICKS OFF FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28 WITH A ONE-HOUR CROSSOVER OF POPULAR COMEDIES “JESSIE” AND “LIV AND MADDIE”
A Hawaiian holiday episode of “Jessie” guest starring Maia Mitchell (“Teen Beach Movie”) and popular “Liv and Maddie” characters Joey Bragg and Tenzing Norgay Trainor, plus a holiday reunion episode of “Girl Meets World” guest starring “Boy Meets World” alumni Rider Strong (“Shawn Hunter”), William Russ (“Alan Matthews”) and Betsy Randle (“Amy Matthews”), new episodes of “I Didn’t Do It” guest starring Reginald Vel Johnson (“Family Matters”), “Dog With A Blog” and “Liv and Maddie,” will be presented during the fourth annual “Fa-la-la-lidays” winter programming event beginning FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28 through December. The animated premiere of Disney Pixar’s “Toy Story That Time Forgot” is also scheduled during the month. The multi-platform rollout begins with the “Jessie” episode, available to verified viewers on WATCH Disney Channel on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21. WATCH Disney Channel will continue to roll out holiday programming including 25-days of throwback and holiday-themed episodes, beginning, MONDAY, DECEMBER 1.
The “Fa-La-La-Lidays” celebration includes the winter makeover of DisneyChannel.com. Each week, kids and families will receive a new, exclusive “gift” to unwrap containing holiday-themed games, videos and activities. It will also feature online crafts, giving fans the ability to print their own one-of-a-kind presents to share, including posters, holiday cards and ornaments.
Disney Channel to Bring Maker Studios’ YouTube Stars to TV
Maker Studios, the large YouTube multichannel network acquired by Disney, is working with corporate cable cousins Disney Channel and Disney XD to produce TV specials featuring digital talent.
Here Comes the Disney Channel’s First-Ever Wedding! Watch Jessie’s Historic Walk Down the Aisle
Here comes the Disney Channel’s first-ever bride! In a first for the kids-friendly network, Jessie‘s main character Jessie, played by Debby Ryan, is set to say “I do” to her beau Brooks (Pierson Fode) in the Oct. 10 episode, aptly titled “There Goes the Bride.”
“DOWNTON ABBEY” CAST MEMBERS GUEST STAR IN EPISODE OF DISNEY JUNIOR’S ACCLAIMED ANIMATED SERIES “DOC MCSTUFFINS,” PREMIERING SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Downton Abbey” stars Joanne Froggatt (Anna Bates), Lesley Nicol (Mrs. Patmore), Matt Milne (Alfred Nugent), Nigel Harman (Mr. Green) and Robert Bathurst (Sir Anthony Strallan) are among the guest-star voice cast in a special episode of Disney Junior’s Emmy-nominated animated series “Doc McStuffins.” Titled “Let the Nightingale Sing,” the episode premieres SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 (8:30-9:00 a.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel in the U.S. and in December on Disney Junior UK. In the extended-length episode, Doc and the toys magically travel back to 19th century England where they meet a young Florence Nightingale (voiced by Joanne Froggatt) and help her realize her dream of becoming a nurse.
JAKE AND HIS CREW TAKE FLIGHT OVER LONDON IN PRIMETIME SPECIAL, PREMIERING SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26 ON DISNEY CHANNEL AND DISNEY JUNIOR
Jake and his crew of kid pirates take flight over London in Disney Junior’s “Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Battle for the Book!” a primetime special premiering SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26 (6:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel and Disney Junior. Beloved Disney heritage characters Wendy, John and Michael Darling make their series debut in the music-filled special, with Maia Mitchell (Disney Channel’s “Teen Beach Movie” and ABC Family’s “The Fosters”) voicing the role of Wendy and performing new original song “Once Upon A Time.” Peter Pan and Tinker Bell will also appear.
A full-length preview of “Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Battle for the Book!” will be available on WATCHDisneyJunior.com and the WATCH Disney Junior app for smartphones and tablets beginning Sunday, October 19, followed by the debut of a new Hidden Objects game on Wednesday, October 22.
Young Disney Stars “Choose Kindness” in a Multi-Platform Initiative Debuting During National Bullying Prevention Month
More than 20 stars of Disney Channel, Disney XD and Radio Disney provide their personal point-of-view on demonstrating courteous and respectful behavior towards others as a virtue of good character, in “Choose Kindness,” a multi-platform initiative designed to motivate, inspire and resonate with kids ages 6-14. The interstitial messages premiere SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel and will rotate during October’s National Bullying Prevention Month. The initiative includes special episodes of “Austin & Ally” and “Girl Meets World,” each designed to reach kids with empowering, relevant stories and to augment the Channel’s themes of communication, diversity and optimism.
“MONSTOBER,” A MONTH-LONG HALLOWEEN FEST, RETURNS OCTOBER 2-31 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
A month of Halloween-themed episodes of popular series will form a mega “Monstober,” Disney Channel’s annual programming event for kids and families.
Beginning THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, “Austin & Ally” stars Raini Rodriguez and Calum Worthy return as “Monstober” hosts to deliver this year’s highlights, which includes the premiere of the mystery-adventure special “Evermoor,” a one-hour episode of “Phineas and Ferb,” and an animated version of the “Jessie” cast in a crossover episode of “Marvel’s Ultimate Spider-Man: Web-Warriors.” Disney Channel series “Girl Meets World,” “Jessie,” “Dog With A Blog,” “Liv and Maddie,” “Austin & Ally” and “I Didn’t Do It,” along with Disney Television Animation’s “Mickey Mouse,” “Gravity Falls” and “Wander Over Yonder,” will also premiere all-new episodes.
Disney Junior programming block will present new Halloween-themed episodes of the award-winning series “Sofia the First,” “Doc McStuffins,” and “Jake and the Never Land Pirates ,” beginning FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3.
Fan-favorite Halloween movies will air throughout the month, including “Girl vs. Monster,” “Toy Story of Terror,” “The Little Vampire,” “Halloweentown,” “Twitches,” and the Monstober movie premieres of “Wreck-It Ralph,” “Casper,” “The Pirate Fairy,” “Mostly Ghostly: Have You Met My Ghoulfriend?” and more.
Disney XD will also host all-new Halloween-themed episodes of its popular animated and live-action shows , including “Lab Rats,” “Mighty Med,” “The 7D,” “Marvel’s Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H,” “Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja” and the upcoming new series “Kirby Buckets,” beginning FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17.
DISNEY CHANNEL TO SHOWCASE STORIES OF KIDS AND TEENS WHO ARE ACTIVELY MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD, IN NEW EDITIONS OF “MAKE YOUR MARK,” BEGINNING FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
New segments that showcase kids and teens from around the country whose uplifting stories can encourage their peers to get inspired, to connect to the world, and to communicate in positive ways will be presented as part of the Emmy Award-winning “Make Your Mark” series, beginning FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 on Disney Channel. The interstitial series is designed to reach kids age 6-14 with a wide array of empowering, relevant stories and to augment the Channel’s themes of communication, diversity and optimism.
