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Hannah Montana: The Movie doubles studio forecasts

Reuters is reporting this weekend's Hannah Montana: The Movie will do $34 over the Easter weekend finishing #1 for the weekend and doubling Disney studio estimates for the film. An excerpt...

 
Posted: Sun 4/12/2009 11:35a • permalink • Discuss It
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JAM!: As Hilary Duff releases album, the 19-year-old comes of age in music and film

An interview with former Disney Channel star Hilary Duff her album Dignity will be released on the Hollywood Records label (a Disney owned company).

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Posted: Wed 4/4/2007 8:03p • permalink • Discuss It
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Everlife Tapped to Be Sole Special Guest for Remaining Dates on the Cheetah Girls Nationwide Tour

Buena Vista Records/Hollywood Records artist Everlife has secured the sole opening slot for the remaining dates of The Cheetah Girls' nationwide tour, which kicked off on September 15 and runs through January 2007.

Ticketmaster recently ranked The Cheetah Girls' wildly successful "The Party's Just Begun" tour as the third "most requested event" for the third quarter 2006 on the Ticketmaster Chart. Additionally, TicketsNow ranked The Cheetah Girls tour as #1 on their Entertainment Index concert list for September, rating demand for The Cheetah Girls tickets ahead of the Rolling Stones and Barbra Streisand.

After completing their stint on "The Party's Just Begun" tour, Everlife - comprised of three talented sisters: Amber (22), Sarah (20) and Julia (16) - is set to release its debut album on Buena Vista/Hollywood Records on February 20, 2007. For their upcoming album, the sisters - who are already gifted songwriters, singers and musicians - worked with songwriter Matthew Gerrard (Kelly Clarkson's hit "Breakaway" and Hilary Duff's hit "Why Not"), Jamie Houston (Santana, High School Musical) and Adam Watts and Andy Dodd (Jesse McCartney's "Beautiful Soul").

Everlife's newly-recorded track, "Find Yourself in You," is featured on the chart-topping, platinum Hannah Montana soundtrack and the music video currently is in rotation on Disney Channel. Earlier this year the sisters recorded "Real Wild Child" for the Walt Disney Pictures film The Wild and its soundtrack. Everlife also contributed a new version of Phil Collins' "Look Through My Eyes" to Disneymania 4, the most recent installment in the multi-platinum Disneymania franchise.

 
Posted: Mon 11/27/2006 4:19p • permalink • Discuss It
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Disney Expands Electronics Line, Launches Mix Max Personal Media Player; New Disney Mix Max Plays Full-Length Movies and Digital Music on Tiny Memory Cards; Disney Mix Stick Now a Top 10 Brand in Flash MP3 Players

Disney today announced an expansion of its popular consumer electronics line for kids with the introduction of the new Disney Mix Max personal digital media player. The Disney Mix Max plays movies on Disney Max Clips -- tiny plug & play memory cards containing full-length movies from Buena Vista Home Entertainment. Available in several colorful styles that kids and 'tweens will love, it also plays digital music, TV shows and digital photos. Priced at less than $100 and available in October, the Disney Mix Max makes an excellent holiday gift and offers kids the ultimate digital entertainment package -- with no computer or downloading necessary.

Disney first entered the digital media player market in the fall of 2005 with the launch of the Disney Mix Stick, and it sold out before the end of the holiday season. The product continues to remain very popular and currently ranks among the top 10 best-selling flash-based MP3 players at U.S. retail, according to The NPD Group. Digital video players are also a hot technology item this year, but most products on the market are priced beyond a kids' reach.

"With the Disney Mix Stick, we proved that kids were ready for digital music," said Chris Heatherly, vice president, Global Electronics, Disney Consumer Products. "The plug-and-play experience also proved to be a winning feature for parents who welcomed the idea of not having to download music for their kids. We saw an opportunity to do for video what the Mix Stick did for audio -- make it accessible, easy, and designed for kids with a unique sense of personal style."

Given the tremendous success of the Disney Mix Stick digital music player, Disney will also expand its Mix line of products this month to include the new Disney Mix Micro player as well as 10 new music titles on Disney Mix Clips, including the chart-topper High School Musical soundtrack and music from 'tween powerhouse Hollywood Records. The Disney Mix Stick Player has also been enhanced and now boasts new features, including upgraded storage of 512 MB, on-demand "MixIt!" playlists, and new designs appealing to all ages.

Disney Mix Max Player -- Digital Entertainment On The Go:

The Disney Mix Max lets kids plug-and-play full-length movies instantly by inserting Disney Max Clips from Buena Vista Home Entertainment, including the wildly popular Disney Channel original hit, High School Musical. The Mix Max also plays Disney Mix Clip music cards featuring full-length hit albums from Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records.

Priced at $99.99 (SRP) and available nationwide in October, the Disney Mix Max comes in several chic, eye-catching styles, including two dazzling High School Musical models, floral-themed Tinker Bell styles in white or purple, Forever Princess and Princess Flowers designs themed in pink, a Cheetah Girls model with a fun, leopard pattern look and a funky, 'Tween Bling style. For those who prefer a more modern look, the Disney Mix Max is available in contemporary Ice Blue or Silver Chrome unisex models. The Mix Max comes with stereo ear buds and a wrist strap.

Like the Disney Mix Stick digital audio player, the Disney Mix Max is designed specifically for kids and offers easy-to-use navigation for video and audio playback. It features a 2.2-inch color LCD display and 512 MB of internal memory, which holds up to 240 songs or more than five hours of video (memory is easily expandable with up to 2 GB add-on SD cards). The Disney Mix Max plays video at a smooth 30 frames per second -- the standard rate for TV shows. It plays video (WMV), audio (MP3/WMA) and picture (JPEG) files and features a built-in, rechargeable battery. The device also supports Windows Media DRM 10 so that content can be downloaded from popular music services such as Yahoo Music! A typical charge provides up to two hours of video playback -- plenty of time to watch a full-length movie while traveling, and up to 8 hours while listening to music. The package includes a 3.5 mm. stereo headphone jack, USB 2.0 port for connectivity (Mac & PC compatible) and a Windows Media software CD. The Mix Max also features Disney's new "MixIt!" technology that makes playlists as easy as the press of a button.

Add-on accessories are available separately such as the Disney Jam Stand Max stereo speakers/re-charger, stereo ear clip headphones and carrying cases to hold a Mix Max player. Retailers include Target, Best Buy, Toys 'R' Us, Limited Too and DisneyShopping.com.

Disney Max Video Clips -- Full-Length Movies For Easy Viewing:

Disney Max Clips are tiny memory cards that are approximately the size of a postage stamp and contain full-length feature films from Buena Vista Home Entertainment, including some of the most popular movies for 'tweens. They can be inserted into the Disney Mix Max for up to two hours of viewing.

"Disney Max Clips represent an exciting new content platform for kids and 'tweens," said Gordon Ho, executive vice president, marketing and business development, Buena Vista Home Entertainment, a unit of Disney. "This new format speaks directly to them because it's trend-forward and offers some of the hottest titles among this demographic. This is a great way to give kids easy access to great entertainment."

Fall/holiday Disney Max Clip titles include the following (SRP $19.99):

-- High School Musical

-- Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen

-- Cheetah Girls

-- Lizzie McGuire

-- Cadet Kelly

-- Ella Enchanted

Plans call for additional Max Clip titles to be released in 2007.

Disney Mix Stick Player -- Added Features & New Designs:

Easily portable and creatively designed for kids and 'tweens, the Disney Mix Stick digital music players plays MP3 and WMA audio formats. Kids can download from popular music services, digitize their own CD collection, or bypass the PC altogether by simply inserting plug-and-play Disney Mix Clips, featuring full-CD length hit music from Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records. Disney Mix Stick players will now feature 512MB of internal memory (expandable up to 2GB via the SD/MMC slot) and the new "MixIt!" feature, built in to the player for on-demand, easy-to-use, and personalized playlists. Available at retailers nationwide for $49.99 SRP, new designs include White Tink, Princess Flowers, 'Tween Bling, Blue Chrome, High School Musical, Pirates of the Caribbean and A Nightmare Before Christmas.

The All New Disney Mix Micro Player:

This stylish mini-version of the original Disney Mix Stick makes digital music more affordable than ever before. At just $19.99 SRP, this 2.5" x 1.5" player features an SD/MMC card slot, supports WMA/MP3 audio files and plays music right away with Disney Mix Clips. It uses one AAA battery (sold separately) and includes stereo ear buds and a lanyard. Available designs include Blue Chrome and Disney Princess.

Disney's "MixIt!" -- The Easiest Way to Playlists:

Disney's all-new "MixIt!" technology makes personalized playlists as simple as the click of a button. Based on patented technology from MusicIP, "MixIt!" uses a powerful algorithm to profile the sound of a listener's music. While listening to a song on the Disney Mix Stick or Mix Max, a user can simply click the "MixIt!" button to instantly create a playlist of similar sounding songs. Because "MixIt!" is based on the sound of a listener's music rather than its genre, it can create unique and often surprising playlists on-the-fly that pull from across the user's entire music collection. "MixIt!" also lets users scan through their music library just as they might scan through radio stations to quickly find a song they like.

New on Disney Mix Clips:

Disney Mix Clips contain real digital music ready to plug-and-play, with the Disney Mix Stick, Mix Micro and Mix Max. These tiny memory cards are approximately the size of a postage stamp and feature complete albums with full-length songs featuring today's hottest hits and classic favorites. Based on the overwhelming success of its initial Mix Clip titles, Walt Disney records will be expanding its selection of Mix Clips from four titles to 12. Joining them, Hollywood Records, the label of 'tween stars such as Hilary Duff and Jesse McCartney, is releasing some of its top-selling titles on Mix Clips for the first time. Mix Clips also work with other WMA players with an MMC-compatible card slot.

Ten new titles have been added, for a total of 14 Mix Clip titles. New titles include the following (SRP $14.99):

-- High School Musical Soundtrack

-- The Cheetah Girls Soundtrack

-- Hilary Duff's Most Wanted

-- Jesse McCartney's A Beautiful Soul

-- Disney Mania 4

-- Disney's Greatest Hits, Vol. 1

-- Remix Mania

-- Raven 2

-- Radio Disney Jams 7

-- Girlz Rock

 
Posted: Tue 9/19/2006 12:45p • permalink • Discuss It
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Buena Vista Music Group Signs Everlife

The Buena Vista Music Group has signed sister singing sensations Everlife and set a January 30, 2007 release date for their debut album on Buena Vista Records/Hollywood Records. This effort marks the third joint venture for the sister labels, the first being Hilary Duff's triple-platinum release, "Metamorphosis," followed by Jesse McCartney's platinum-selling album, "Beautiful Soul." The unique partnership between BVMG and Everlife also includes music publishing, touring income and merchandise.

The three sisters, Amber (22), Sarah (20), and Julia (16) have been writing and performing as a group for seven years. During that time, Everlife built a grassroots following that started in their hometown of Indiana, PA and spread throughout the Northeast. They moved to Nashville in 2003 and released their self-titled debut album in 2004.

Everlife's musical endeavors are managed by Michelle Mitchell for Ezlu Entertainment Group, Philip McIntyre for PhilyMack, Inc. and Johnny Wright for Wright Entertainment Group. The band has booking support through Craig Bruck at ICM New York.

Radio Disney has been a strong supporter of Everlife with 4 singles in the Top 30 playlist since 2004. The girls co-headlined 22 dates with B5 on Radio Disney's popular Jingle Jams tour last December. Everlife has spent the last two years touring throughout the United States.

In 2005, Everlife was featured on several projects for Walt Disney Records including the gold-certified "Disneymania 3" (CD and concert DVD), "Radio Disney Jams 7" and "Disney Girlz Rock." Additionally, the sisters recorded songs for several television and DVD projects including the title track for the Disney Channel Original Movie "Go Figure" and "Strangers Like Me" for the "Tarzan" Special Edition DVD and "Don't Be Cruel."

This year, Everlife recorded "Real Wild Child" for Walt Disney Pictures film and soundtrack "The Wild" and a cover of Phil Collins' "Look Through My Eyes" for "Disneymania 4." Everlife is featured on the Radio Disney Party Jams CD/DVD album available October 10th. The newly recorded track, "Find Yourself in You" will be featured on the highly anticipated soundtrack from the hit Disney Channel Original Series "Hannah Montana" set for release on October 24, 2006. The music video will premiere on Disney Channel in November.

For their debut album, Everlife is writing and recording material in Nashville and Los Angeles. The sisters will be working with songwriter Matthew Gerrard (Kelly Clarkson's hit "Breakaway" and Hilary Duff's hit "Why Not"), Daniel Cage of Cherry Lane Publishing NY, Jamie Houston (Santana, High School Musical), Adam Watts and Andy Dodd (Jesse McCartney's "Beautiful Soul").

Additionally, Everlife has been invited to join The Cheetah Girls tour as their special guests and will perform for the first twenty dates of the tour, from September 15 to October 15.

The Buena Vista Music Group is the recorded music and music publishing arm of the Walt Disney Company

 
Posted: Thu 9/14/2006 3:55p • permalink • Discuss It
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Radio Disney Joins the iTunes Radio Line-Up

Radio Disney, the number one radio destination for kids, tweens and families in the U.S., is now available via streaming live broadcasts on the iTunes Radio Tuner, in the "Top 40/Pop" section. The 24-hour, kid-driven radio network is also heard on over 50 stations in the U.S. and in the United Kingdom, Japan and most of South America. In the U.S., Radio Disney is also available on XM and Sirius satellite radio, digital cable television's Music Choice channel, an on-demand music channel on Verizon/VOD, on XM/DIRECTV and on RadioDisney.com.

Jill Casagrande, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Radio Disney, says, "A generation of kids are accustomed to listening to their music, their way on Radio Disney and we've seen their demographic advance a digital media revolution so extending our Radio Disney programming to the iTunes Radio Tuner platform furthers our goal to provide Disney-quality entertainment to kids and families wherever they are and whenever they want it."

Celebrating 10 years on the airwaves, Radio Disney is a 24/7 radio network devoted to kids, tweens and families. Kids help pick the music that is played and are encouraged to interact via a toll-free line to the Radio Disney studio. The network's current playlist, driven by listener requests and representing major record labels, includes recording artists Everlife, Hilary Duff, Miley Cyrus as Hannah Montana, Rihanna, Bowling for Soup, B5, Weezer, Aaron Carter, Raven-Symone, Jump 5, Pink, The Cheetah Girls, JoJo, Ashlee Simpson and Jesse McCartney.

Radio Disney's local radio stations across the U.S. further connect with millions of listeners through daily community-based events ranging from concerts, charity fundraisers, sponsored events and street team and personal appearances. Radio Disney brand extensions include multiple Radio Disney Jams CDs from Walt Disney Records.

Radio Disney has been honored with the "Silver Angel Award for Excellence in Programming," the iParenting "Media Excellence Award," the Radio Ink "Reader's Choice Award" for Best Full Time Format, and Media Industry Newsletter's "Integrated Marketing Award."

 
Posted: Wed 8/16/2006 4:35p • permalink • Discuss It
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Radio Disney brought in to Disney-ABC Television Group

The Radio Disney Network, the contemporary hits radio network which, over the past decade, has set the radio industry standard for kid and family content, will become part of the Disney-ABC Television Group and will be managed by Rich Ross, president, Disney Channel Worldwide. In addition, Jill Casagrande has been named senior vice president and general manager, Radio Disney Network. Mr. Ross will spearhead Radio Disney's overarching strategic direction and Ms. Casagrande, who transitions from senior vice president, Programming Strategy, Disney Channel Worldwide, will manage day-to-day operations of the network to maximize the opportunities for the business. In this new role, Ms. Casagrande will continue to report to Mr. Ross.

Jean-Paul Colaco, who has helped build Radio Disney to prominence since 1998, will transition to senior vice president, Business Development, reporting to Robert A. Iger, president and CEO, The Walt Disney Company.

In commenting on the addition of Radio Disney to the Disney-ABC Television Group Kids' Business, Anne Sweeney, co-chair, Disney Media Networks and president, Disney-ABC Television Group, said: "Radio Disney stands to benefit enormously from its integration into our portfolio of global kids' business. I know Rich and the entire team will create one cohesive vision to provide Disney-quality entertainment to kids and families wherever they are and whenever they want it.�

Mr. Ross commented: "We'll continue to build Radio Disney as a self-sustaining operation that enhances the company's overall market presence with kids, parents and advertisers.� He added, "Jill is a kids' entertainment expert and a superb strategist who has made enormous contributions to our global kids' TV portfolio. Not only does she bring a wealth of experience to this job, her leadership skills continue to make her a great asset to the Company.�

Ms. Casagrande said: "After working full throttle on the kids' TV business across multiple markets and brands, I am enormously excited by the prospect of leading Radio Disney, a network that empowers kids by allowing them to participate in a total radio experience.�

Mr. Colaco said: "I am extremely proud of Radio Disney's success on multiple platforms around the world and, while I'll miss working with the talented team here, I am excited about the prospects that are ahead, and know I leave the network under the leadership of a team that is dedicated to maintaining and expanding Radio Disney's position as the safe music destination for kids and families.�

A 10-year employee of The Walt Disney Company, Ms. Casagrande was promoted to senior vice president, Programming Strategy, Disney Channel Worldwide, in 2003. She was responsible for overseeing the company's global kids' programming assets to maximize their value and brand benefit, and she worked closely with other departments and divisions across The Walt Disney Company to adapt, finance and leverage existing assets in new markets and media.

Previously Ms. Casagrande was senior vice president, Programming, Disney Channel, overseeing program planning, scheduling, standards and practices, traffic, media planning and acquisitions for the 24-hour basic cable network and for the Jetix action/adventure programming block for kids. She was vice president, Scheduling and Program Planning, Disney ABC Cable Networks Group, from February 1997 to February 2001. In that role she was responsible for scheduling and strategic planning of all programming for the channels in the Disney ABC Cable Networks Group -- Disney Channel, Toon Disney and SoapNet. She joined Disney Channel in March 1996 as director of Scheduling.

Prior to joining The Walt Disney Company, Ms. Casagrande was Program and Promotion director at WSTR-TV, a then UPN affiliate in Cincinnati, Ohio. She worked at the local station in various capacities and positions, beginning her tenure in 1984 as a promotion assistant.

A native of Cincinnati, Ms. Casagrande graduated from University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Broadcasting. She currently resides in Los Angeles.

families. Kids help pick the music that is played and are encouraged to interact via a toll-free line to the Radio Disney studio. The network's current playlist, driven by listener requests and representing major record labels, includes recording artists Everlife, Hilary Duff, Miley Cyrus as Hannah Montana, Rihanna, Bowling for Soup, B5, Weezer, Aaron Carter, Raven-Symone, Jump 5, Pink, The Cheetah Girls, JoJo, Ashlee Simpson and Jesse McCartney.

Marking its 10th anniversary this year, Radio Disney is the No. 1 destination for kids, tweens and families on the radio. It is available to 97% percent of the U.S. on over 50 terrestrial radio stations and in the United Kingdom, Japan and most of South America. In the U.S., it can also be heard on XM and Sirius satellite radio, digital cable television's Music Choice channel, an on-demand music channel on Verizon/VOD, on XM/DIRECTV and on RadioDisney.com. Kids, tweens and families can also download Radio Disney programming via the iTunes Music. Radio Disney brand extensions include multiple Radio Disney Jams CDs from Walt Disney Records.  

Mr. Ross commented: "We'll continue to build Radio Disney as a self-sustaining operation that enhances the company's overall market presence with kids, parents and advertisers.� He added, "Jill is a kids' entertainment expert and a superb strategist who has made enormous contributions to our global kids' TV portfolio. Not only does she bring a wealth of experience to this job, her leadership skills continue to make her a great asset to the Company.�

Ms. Casagrande said: "After working full throttle on the kids' TV business across multiple markets and brands, I am enormously excited by the prospect of leading Radio Disney, a network that empowers kids by allowing them to participate in a total radio experience.�

Mr. Colaco said: "I am extremely proud of Radio Disney's success on multiple platforms around the world and, while I'll miss working with the talented team here, I am excited about the prospects that are ahead, and know I leave the network under the leadership of a team that is dedicated to maintaining and expanding Radio Disney's position as the safe music destination for kids and families.�

A 10-year employee of The Walt Disney Company, Ms. Casagrande was promoted to senior vice president, Programming Strategy, Disney Channel Worldwide, in 2003. She was responsible for overseeing the company's global kids' programming assets to maximize their value and brand benefit, and she worked closely with other departments and divisions across The Walt Disney Company to adapt, finance and leverage existing assets in new markets and media.

Previously Ms. Casagrande was senior vice president, Programming, Disney Channel, overseeing program planning, scheduling, standards and practices, traffic, media planning and acquisitions for the 24-hour basic cable network and for the Jetix action/adventure programming block for kids. She was vice president, Scheduling and Program Planning, Disney ABC Cable Networks Group, from February 1997 to February 2001. In that role she was responsible for scheduling and strategic planning of all programming for the channels in the Disney ABC Cable Networks Group -- Disney Channel, Toon Disney and SoapNet. She joined Disney Channel in March 1996 as director of Scheduling.

Prior to joining The Walt Disney Company, Ms. Casagrande was Program and Promotion director at WSTR-TV, a then UPN affiliate in Cincinnati, Ohio. She worked at the local station in various capacities and positions, beginning her tenure in 1984 as a promotion assistant.

A native of Cincinnati, Ms. Casagrande graduated from University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Broadcasting. She currently resides in Los Angeles.

families. Kids help pick the music that is played and are encouraged to interact via a toll-free line to the Radio Disney studio. The network's current playlist, driven by listener requests and representing major record labels, includes recording artists Everlife, Hilary Duff, Miley Cyrus as Hannah Montana, Rihanna, Bowling for Soup, B5, Weezer, Aaron Carter, Raven-Symone, Jump 5, Pink, The Cheetah Girls, JoJo, Ashlee Simpson and Jesse McCartney.

Marking its 10th anniversary this year, Radio Disney is the No. 1 destination for kids, tweens and families on the radio. It is available to 97% percent of the U.S. on over 50 terrestrial radio stations and in the United Kingdom, Japan and most of South America. In the U.S., it can also be heard on XM and Sirius satellite radio, digital cable television's Music Choice channel, an on-demand music channel on Verizon/VOD, on XM/DIRECTV and on RadioDisney.com. Kids, tweens and families can also download Radio Disney programming via the iTunes Music. Radio Disney brand extensions include multiple Radio Disney Jams CDs from Walt Disney Records.  " >   Mr. Ross commented: "We'll continue to build Radio Disney as a self-sustaining operation that enhances the company's overall market presence with kids, parents and advertisers.â€? He added, "Jill is a kids' entertainment expert and a superb strategist who has made enormous contributions to our global kids' TV portfolio. Not only does she bring a wealth of experience to this job, her leadership skills continue to make her a great asset to the Company.â€?

Ms. Casagrande said: "After working full throttle on the kids' TV business across multiple markets and brands, I am enormously excited by the prospect of leading Radio Disney, a network that empowers kids by allowing them to participate in a total radio experience.�

Mr. Colaco said: "I am extremely proud of Radio Disney's success on multiple platforms around the world and, while I'll miss working with the talented team here, I am excited about the prospects that are ahead, and know I leave the network under the leadership of a team that is dedicated to maintaining and expanding Radio Disney's position as the safe music destination for kids and families.�

A 10-year employee of The Walt Disney Company, Ms. Casagrande was promoted to senior vice president, Programming Strategy, Disney Channel Worldwide, in 2003. She was responsible for overseeing the company's global kids' programming assets to maximize their value and brand benefit, and she worked closely with other departments and divisions across The Walt Disney Company to adapt, finance and leverage existing assets in new markets and media.

Previously Ms. Casagrande was senior vice president, Programming, Disney Channel, overseeing program planning, scheduling, standards and practices, traffic, media planning and acquisitions for the 24-hour basic cable network and for the Jetix action/adventure programming block for kids. She was vice president, Scheduling and Program Planning, Disney ABC Cable Networks Group, from February 1997 to February 2001. In that role she was responsible for scheduling and strategic planning of all programming for the channels in the Disney ABC Cable Networks Group -- Disney Channel, Toon Disney and SoapNet. She joined Disney Channel in March 1996 as director of Scheduling.

Prior to joining The Walt Disney Company, Ms. Casagrande was Program and Promotion director at WSTR-TV, a then UPN affiliate in Cincinnati, Ohio. She worked at the local station in various capacities and positions, beginning her tenure in 1984 as a promotion assistant.

A native of Cincinnati, Ms. Casagrande graduated from University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Broadcasting. She currently resides in Los Angeles.

families. Kids help pick the music that is played and are encouraged to interact via a toll-free line to the Radio Disney studio. The network's current playlist, driven by listener requests and representing major record labels, includes recording artists Everlife, Hilary Duff, Miley Cyrus as Hannah Montana, Rihanna, Bowling for Soup, B5, Weezer, Aaron Carter, Raven-Symone, Jump 5, Pink, The Cheetah Girls, JoJo, Ashlee Simpson and Jesse McCartney.

Marking its 10th anniversary this year, Radio Disney is the No. 1 destination for kids, tweens and families on the radio. It is available to 97% percent of the U.S. on over 50 terrestrial radio stations and in the United Kingdom, Japan and most of South America. In the U.S., it can also be heard on XM and Sirius satellite radio, digital cable television's Music Choice channel, an on-demand music channel on Verizon/VOD, on XM/DIRECTV and on RadioDisney.com. Kids, tweens and families can also download Radio Disney programming via the iTunes Music. Radio Disney brand extensions include multiple Radio Disney Jams CDs from Walt Disney Records.  "
Posted: Tue 8/1/2006 7:10p • permalink • Discuss It
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'Disneymania 4' and 'Disney's Karaoke Series: Disneymania Volume 2' Set for Release April 4, 2006 on Walt Disney Records

On April 4, 2006 Walt Disney Records unleashes twice the mania with two brand new installments in the hugely successful Disneymania series: "Disneymania 4," the follow up to the platinum-selling Disneymania CDs, and "Disney's Karaoke Series: Disneymania Volume 2."

"Disneymania 4" showcases 15 tracks from today's biggest teen and tween stars -- including Teddy Geiger, Jesse McCartney, Jonas Brothers, The Cheetah Girls, Ashley Tisdale and Miley Cyrus -- as they put a fresh twist on their favorite Disney songs. The CD also includes a bonus video for the updated, hip-hop version of "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf" performed by one of the hottest teen music groups, B5.

"Disneymania 4" track listing includes:
1. "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" ("Cinderella") -- Disney Channel Stars

 
Posted: Tue 4/4/2006 7:58a • permalink • Discuss It
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LPWire: Popular Kids Radio Show on AOL to Broadcast Live from WDW

With more than one million weekly kid viewers and listeners, Radio KOL is set to broadcast a week full of live shows from one of the hottest kid spots in America: Walt Disney World Resort. The webcam in the studio will allow fans to watch DJ Rick live on the web as he spins the tunes, plays games and conducts interviews with Hilary Duff, Herbie the Love Bug, Mickey Mouse and unique 'Disney Experts' - just to name a few.Airing daily December 12 -16, from 3:00PM to 7:00PM EST, on AOL Keyword: Radio KOL.

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Posted: Mon 12/12/2005 7:18p • permalink • Discuss It
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LPWire: Add Some Jingle to Your Holidays with Radio Disney Jingle Jams

Walt Disney Records releases the perfect CD for rocking around the Christmas tree with Radio Disney Jingle Jams, a collection of holiday songs from today's most popular Radio Disney artists including Ashlee Simpson, Hilary Duff and Jesse McCartney. The disc complements the upcoming Radio Disney Jingle Jam concert tour headlined by listener favorites Everlife and B5. The tour will hit major city malls throughout the country during the holiday shopping season with additional special musical guests joining the fun to spread holiday cheer at every stop along the way.

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Posted: Wed 10/12/2005 11:01a • permalink • Discuss It
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DVDExclusive: Lion King 1 1/2 leads DVD Exclusive Awards 2004

Disney DVD are represented in the DVD Exclusive Awards 2004 by Mary Poppins 40th Anniversary Edition, Hilary Duff; The Girl Can Rock, Lion King 1 1/2, Bionicle 2: Legends of Metru Nui (Miramax/Disney), Comic Book: The Movie (Miramax/Disney), American Gun (Miramax/Disney), Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo, Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas, Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers, and Where the Red Fern Grows.

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Posted: Wed 1/5/2005 12:00a • permalink • Discuss It
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Disney Records Releases Christy Carlson Romano: Her Greatest Hits, Oct 26

For the first time ever, Disney Channel favorite Christy Carlson Romano's hit songs are available on one disc with "Christy Carlson Romano: Her Greatest Disney Hits," set for release October 26, 2004 on Walt Disney Records. The compilation features two newly recorded tracks - "Colors of the Wind" from the upcoming "Disneymania 3" release and "Dive In," written by Matthew Gerrard (Hilary Duff's "Why Not").

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Posted: Fri 10/22/2004 12:00a • permalink • Discuss It
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EdmSun: Hilary blames Lohan for spat

The Edmunton Sun highlights the ongoing feud between teen stars Hilary Duff best known for her role in the Disney Channel's Lizzie McGuire and Lindsey Lohan who starred in Disney's Parent Trap and will star in the upcoming Herbie Fully Loaded.

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Posted: Mon 9/20/2004 12:00a • permalink • Discuss It
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LPWire: Walt Disney Records Presents the Mega Movie Mix

This blockbuster compilation includes hit songs like "Superstition" by Raven ("The Haunted Mansion"), "Why Not (McMix)" by Hilary Duff ("The Lizzie McGuire Movie"), "Dig It" by D-Tent Boys ("Holes"), "Drama Queen (That Girl)" by Lindsay Lohan ("Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen") and many more.

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Posted: Tue 5/11/2004 12:00a • permalink • Discuss It
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Fox23: Duff's sitcom plans fizzle

Fox23 reports Hilary Duff has turned down an upcoming sitcom with CBS.

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Posted: Tue 3/23/2004 12:00a • permalink • Discuss It
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TVGuide: Hilary Duff's Rival Speaks

TV Guide talks with Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen star Lindsey Lohan.

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Posted: Fri 2/20/2004 12:00a • permalink • Discuss It
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Disneymania 2 On Sale Now

Today's hottest music stars put their own spin on their favorite Disney songs including Raven singing "True to Your Heart", Baha Men performing "it's a small world" and sisters Haylie and Hilary Duff singing "The Siamese Cat Song"

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Posted: Tue 1/27/2004 12:00a • permalink • Discuss It
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ABC Radio Holiday Special

Local ABC affiliate KABC begins their 30 hour special Christmas programming Christmas Around the World today at noon. The show features live updates on Santa's progress as well as various celebrity guests including Hilary Duff, George Lopez, Jennifer Lopez, Meg Ryan and Carly Simon.

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Posted: Wed 12/24/2003 12:00a • permalink
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Radio Disney Holiday 2003

Radio Disney's official website offers a Santa Tracker and announces the Christmas morning special featuring Hilary Duff.

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Posted: Wed 12/24/2003 12:00a • permalink
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NYTimes: Duff Appears in Family-Friendly Film

The New York Times takes a look at the family film Cheaper by the Dozen, with Hilary Duff who stars in Lizzie McGuire on the Disney Channel.
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Posted: Mon 12/22/2003 12:00a • permalink • Discuss It
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