Walt Disney Co on Tuesday named Carolina Lightcap president of Disney Channels Worldwide, replacing Rich Ross, who left to head up the company’s movie studio in October. Ross is credited with turning the Disney Channel into a powerhouse of “tween” programing aimed at 7 to 12-year-old kids. He took over
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Disney takes ‘High School Musical’ to China
Disney is recreating its hit franchise film “High School Musical” in the East as it turns its attention to the millions of teenagers in the massive China market. The announcement comes just weeks after the Burbank, California-based company said the Chinese government has approved plans for a Shanghai theme park.
Phineas and Ferb drop by Disneyland
Phineas and Ferb may not have any idea what they’re doing for summer vacation, but they know how they’re spending their Christmas break: “We’re going to Disneyland.†The perpetually bored stepbrothers from the Disney Channel’s “Phineas and Ferb†animated show turned up as costumed characters at Disneyland this week for
Disney Channel starlet spies “Harriet” TV movie
Jennifer Stone (Disney Channel’s “Wizards of Waverly Place”) will play the lead role in “Harriet the Spy,” a TV movie based on the classic kids book series by Louise Fitzhugh. The movie, shooting in Hamilton, Ontario, will debut next year on Disney Channel worldwide and on the CBC and YTV
Enter the Phineas and Ferb Sweepstakes
Phineas and Ferb and Disney Society have teamed up to help celebrate the recent release of the Phineas and Ferb Soundtrack! The cool think about this, is that Walt Disney Records is giving away a custom hand illustrated Fender Stratocaster (Squire). It is hand illustrated by the Phineas and Ferb
Disney sweet on ‘Suite Life’
Disney Channel has ordered a third season of its fast-growing laffer “The Suite Life on Deck,” with production scheduled in early 2010. Starring twins Dylan and Cole Sprouse, “Suite Life” is TV’s top-ranked series among kids 6-11 and No. 2 in the 9-14 demo, boasting nearly 25% growth compared with
Playhouse Disney’s Big Halloween Party
Playhouse Disney on Disney Channel will host a “Big Halloween Party” on Oct. 24 & 25th with Halloween-themed shows starring all of your preschooler’s Disney favorites, including new episodes of The Imagination Movers and My Friends Tigger and Pooh. On the Playhouse Disney website, you’ll find activities and games with
