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Disney Channel stories: 17 news briefs
movie review
Big-screen version of Disney Channel hit canters over familiar ground
Rotten Tomatoes Apr 10, 09 11:22 AM CDT
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Hannah Montana: The Movie slickly translates the Disney Channel tween smash onto the big screen, say critics, but those who aren't already fans can safely sit this one out. Moira Macdonald, Seattle Times : The movie "is an excuse for some generically catchy songs and a showcase for Miley Cyrus' charmingly chipmunk-cheeked smile; and on that level, it works well enough."
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Mickey and pals get
first Western foothold
in massive market
Wall Street Journal Dec 16, 08 5:30 PM CST
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Disney has become the first Western company to crack the potentially lucrative Russian TV market, the Wall Street Journal reports. The company and a Russian broadcaster are finalizing plans to introduce Disney programming on 30 stations nationwide. Disney will have a 49% ownership stake in the deal with Russia's Media-One Holdings. The channel will likely debut next year, pending regulatory approval.
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GLOSSIES
Family Guy creator MacFarlane, ubiquitous Fey top list of TV smarties
Entertainment Weekly Dec 6, 08 3:49 PM CST
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It may be dubbed the "idiot box," but there are some bright bulbs behind TV's smartest shows and network deals. After polling Hollywood insiders, Entertainment Weekly lists the top 25 smarties: S eth MacFarlane , executive producer, Family Guy , American Dad . Tina Fey , executive producer, actress, 30 Rock . Nancy Tellem , president of CBS Paramount Network Entertainment Group.
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16-year-old Demi Lovato is on the fast track to teen superstardom
Entertainment Weekly Sep 27, 08 8:15 AM CDT
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A new star is rising through the Disney ranks and teen entertainment watchers think she could go all the way to the top, Entertainment Weekly reports. At 16, Demi Lovato already has a decade of showbiz experience under her belt and the Camp Rock star looks set to go take off with a debut album out soon and her own show airing next year.
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Brothers will sing, take out garbage on Disney series
People Sep 5, 08 10:11 AM CDT
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The Jonas Brothers will star in their own original Disney series, reports People . The unnamed show will be similar to HBO's Flight of the Conchords , with singing interludes. "It's going to be about us as a band but dealing with normal things like trying to take out the trash and not get hounded by fans," Joe Jonas told ELLEgirl magazine.
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Miley Cyrus says next season the last
E! Online Jul 30, 08 12:15 PM CDT
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Tween queen Miley Cyrus is ready to part ways with her Disney show and alter ego Hannah Montana . "We’re thinking this is our last season," 15-year-old Cyrus told E! Online. "I just think we did a lot of episodes. We basically did two seasons in one last year. It seems like it's been on, like, longer."
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Celebs, boys-next-door alike let their hair grow
Chicago Tribune Jun 30, 08 7:09 AM CDT
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In what could be a frightening nod to the '80s, more and more boys are growing their hair out. And while most deny pop culture inspired the barber boycott, long locks can be spotted on everyone from the Jonas Brothers to celebrity tots. Despite sometimes being mistaken for girls, notes the Chicago Tribune in a look at the trend, most wouldn't trade their tresses.
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Singer shows fans post-Vanity Fair love
People May 4, 08 8:36 AM CDT
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At a Disney Channel concert last night, Miley Cyrus followed the dustup over revealing Vanity Fair photos by thanking fans for their support, People reports. "I hope you had an awesome time," she said at the close of the show. “I saw a sign back there that said, 'Miley, I'm praying for you.' I could not be more appreciative.” Fans’ enthusiasm ran high despite pouring rain at the concert, which airs in July.
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Star dodges Disney red-carpet event after hot photos
E! Online May 2, 08 10:20 AM CDT
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Teen hottie Miley Cyrus will skip a red-carpet party at Disney World today that would have been her first public appearance since racy photos of her caused a kerfuffle, reports E! Online. Disney, host of the media shindig, didn't give a reason for Miley's absence. She's not avoiding the limelight entirely: the 15-year-old will perform a concert in Orlando tomorrow.
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Disney to promote lesser-known good girl Selena Gomez over Miley Cyrus
E! Online Apr 30, 08 11:01 AM CDT
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With tween queen Miley Cyrus' squeaky-clean image taking a drubbing, E! Online reports that Disney execs may be shopping for a new fresh face--and may have found one in lesser-known and untainted Selena Gomez. “Selena sings and acts…She is going to be the next Miley Cyrus,” an insider said.
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Vanity Fair shoot with Leibovitz turned out not so innocent
E! Online Apr 28, 08 6:34 AM CDT
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Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus is upset about provocative new Vanity Fair photos, including one showing her barely wrapped in a satin sheet on the cover, reports E! Online. The teen says she's now embarrassed by pics snapped by photographer Annie Leibovitz. The Disney Channel has accused Vanity Fair of manipulating the 15-year-old star, but magazine execs say Miley's parents were present during the shooting.
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Teen superstar changes her Destiny
E! Online Mar 19, 08 6:19 AM CDT
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Two names is enough for Miley Ray Cyrus, also known as Hannah Montana, E! Online reports. The teen superstar has filed to have her name legally changed from Destiny Hope Cyrus to Miley Ray Cyrus—the name her legions of fans know her by and the name her family has called her since she was a baby.
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Teen sensation sells out shows nationwide
Seattle Post-Intelligencer Oct 2, 07 3:20 PM CDT
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Parents across the nation are wringing their hands as scalpers rub theirs with glee over Hannah Montana, the 14-year-old fictional pop star whose concert tour dates are selling out in minutes. Her popular Disney Channel show rocketed the character to Madonna-level stardom with kids, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer says, which means scalpers are charging thousands for tickets.
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Disney reeling after Hudgens bares all
Times (UK) Sep 10, 07 3:29 AM CDT
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Disney’s squeaky-clean billion-dollar High School Musical franchise has been staggered by an amateur nude photo of star Vanessa Hudgens making the rounds on the internet. So far The Mouse is backing Hudgens, but the shot has been ripped by parents. Hudgens is negotiating for the third Musical installment, but some blogs report Disney is now considering Adrienne Ballon of The Cheetah Girls .
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17M fans make Disney original most-watched basic cable show ever
New York Times Aug 20, 07 3:19 AM CDT
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An estimated 17.2 million viewers tuned into "High School Musical 2" Friday night, making the Disney Channel original the most watched basic cable program in history. Backed by an 18-month promotional blitz, the sequel nearly doubled the debut audience of last year's "High School Musical" and is expected to generate $650 million from spinoff products by the end of 2008.
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Los Angeles Times Aug 16, 07 12:44 PM CDT
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The sequel to Disney's smash hit 'High School Musical' will air Friday, and with a barrage of merchandise including CDs, DVDs, musical handbags, stationery, bedding, and a board game, the two kids' flicks are expected to rake in $100M for the Mickey Mouse company, reports the LA Times .
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Shia LaBeouf has two big roles in the can, and could soon be Indiana Jones's son
Wall Street Journal Mar 23, 07 3:20 PM CDT
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Wide-eyed child star Shia LaBeouf is making his debut as Hollywood''s next it boy, thanks to Steven Spielberg. The former Disney Channel star has already been cast in Spielberg's upcoming Disturbia and Transformers , and is on the short list to play Harrison Ford's son in the upcoming Indiana Jones revival.
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