Season 3 of “Jake and the Never Land Pirates” Debuts Friday Plus New Online Game #DisneyJunior

reposted from the RCR article

Season 3 of “Jake and the Never Land Pirates” will debut this Friday, January 3, featuring guest stars Jack McBrayer and Josh Duhamel

The new season will have new characters including pirate ghosts, mummies and robots, and special super powers and  gadgets for Jake and his crew, including Jake’s Mega-Mecha Sword, a robot suit and an invisibility ring that will help the gang outwit their new adversaries.

Special Guests Include Jack McBrayer, Mark Hamill, Carl Reiner, Rico Rodriguez, Estelle Harris and Jo Frost

JAKE AND THE NEVER LAND PIRATES  (Photo credit: DISNEY JUNIOR) CAPTAIN HOOK, TINKER BELL, JAKE, PETER PAN

Season 3 will also include action-packed extended length episodes and a revamped rock and roll-style theme song performed by Sharky and Bones of The Never Land Pirate Band.

New episodes will air every Friday in January and February, culminating with the premiere of a special extended episode on Friday, February 28, featuring three 11-minute stories that pit Jake against Hook in an ultimate showdown!

Plus There’s a New Game for Kids too!

Beginning Friday, January 31, DisneyJunior.com/Jake will debut the new game, “Jake and the Never Land Pirates: The Super Pirate,” where players can take on the role of Jake as he attempts to retrieve the Mega-Mecha Sword that Captain Hook has stolen and each Friday through February 28, kids are invited to unlock a new game level.

Don’t forget… “Jake and the Never Land Pirates” airs daily on Disney Junior and Disney Channel’s Disney Junior programming block for kids age 2-7!

About Jake and the Never Land Pirates

The series stars Cameron Boyce as Jake; Madison Pettis as Izzy; Jonathan Morgan Heit as Cubby; David Arquette as Skully; Corey Burton as Captain Hook; Jeff Bennett as Mr. Smee and Bones and Loren Hoskins as Sharky. Rob LaDuca is executive producer, Mark Seidenberg is producer/story editor and Howy Parkins is director, all of “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.”  The series is produced by Disney Television Animation.

Disney Junior Live On Tour Pirate & Princess Adventure

Disney Junior Live On Tour Pirate & Princess Adventure, a set on Flickr.

Mingle Media TV’s Red Carpet Report and host, Brandi Chang, were invited to come out to the Disney Junior Live On Tour Pirate & Princess Adventure Red Carpet at the Paley Center at the DOLBY THEATRE at Holllywood & Highland. This never-before-seen live show features our favorite characters from Disney Junior series Sofia the First and Jake and the Never Land Pirates.

Our Interviews from the Red Carpet

We interview Alana Feld, Producer of Disney Junior Live! on Tour, Brooke Anderson, from CBS’s “Entertainment Tonight”, Constance Marie from ABC’s Switched at Birth, Darcy Rose Byrnes from Disney Juniors “Sofia the First”, Deather Dubrow from Real Housewives of Orange County, Madison Pettis from Disney Juniors “Jake and the Never Land Pirates”, Samantha Harris, and Thea Andrews host of @omgInsider. Click here to see all our interviews on our YouTube Channel.

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About Disney Junior Live
The Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate & Princess Adventure is a never-before-seen live show featuring your favorite characters from Disney Junior’s hit series, Sofia the First and Jake and the Never Land Pirates. Get swept up in the excitement as Sofia and her family prepare for a royal celebration that helps us all learn the true meaning of being a princess with a special appearance from Cinderella. Then it’s off to Never Land where Jake and his swashbuckling friends Izzy and Cubby, with a little help from Peter Pan, battle Captain Hook to unlock treasure hidden inside a mysterious volcano. It’s danger and dueling on the high seas as Jake discovers what it takes to be a true hero. Filled with new music, amazing effects, thrilling action and endless surprises, your whole family will sing, shout, and soar into the action when Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate & Princess Adventure sails into your hometown.

Special bonus! Starting ten minutes before every performance join loveable Doc McStuffins for a special pre-show! You can help Doc take care of one of her beloved toys with her own special brand of love and magic. Free to all ticket holders. For more info please visit www.disneyjuniorlive.com

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Get the “Doc McStuffins” Appisodes for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch #FamilyFun #DisneyJunior

reblogged from RCR By Betsy Galchutt, Entertainment Reporter

Image courtesy of Disney Junior.

Two episodes of the popular Disney Junior series “Doc McStuffins,” about a little girl who talks to and heals her stuffed animals and toys in her “playhouse clinic,” are now available on the Disney Junior Appisode app for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch.

The available appisodes are interactive for fans ages 2-7 and allow kids to tap, tilt, shake, and talk their way through various fun-filled activities!

The Appisodes

In one of the appisodes, called “Rescue Ronda, Ready for Takeoff,” Doc must diagnose and remove a twig from a toy helicopter’s propellers. Kids can participate by tilting their device to fly Rescue Ronda and by touching and dragging tools from Doc’s medical bag to help make the diagnosis, and lastly, by using Doc’s tweezers to help remove the twig!

In the second appisode, “A Bad Case of the Pricklethorns,” one of Doc’s blow-up toys, Boppy, springs a leak and Doc must bandage him up and teach him how to prevent future injuries. Kids also play and learn by tapping the screen to help Doc’s toys “go stuffed” and by guiding a band-aid to cover up Boppy’s boo-boo.

These fun and interactive activities are the perfect way for your child to watch, learn and participate in a stimulating and interactive way! To download the Disney Junior Appisode app for $4.99,  click here. To check out more episodes and games, visit the Disney Junior website.

Like the official Disney Junior Facebook page and join the fun at #docmcstuffins on Disney’s Twitter!

Thank You Disney Junior! Quality Family Programming for the Summer with Favorites “Sofia the First” and “Jake and the Never Land Pirates”

reblogged from The Red Carpet Report

New Episodes of “Sofia the First” and “Jake and the Never Land Pirates” to Debut Throughout the Summer; WATCH Disney Junior to Premiere Episodes a Week Before They Debut On-Air

Sofia the First

All summer long, new episodes of “Sofia the First” and hit series “Jake and the Never Land Pirates” will alternate with Friday premieres FRIDAY, JUNE 14 – FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 on both Disney Channel (9:00 a.m. ET/PT) and Disney Junior (5:00 p.m. ET/PT). Authenticated pay TV subscribers can watch the shows a week in advance onWATCHDisneyJunior.com and via the WATCH Disney Junior apps for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.

Plus Watch on TV and Mobile Devices!

Disney Junior delivers a live feed of the network online and to mobile devices, as well as on demand episodes of popular shows. Currently, the service is available on Comcast, Cablevision, Cox Communications, Charter Communications, Midcontinent Communications and AT&T U-verse.

Jake and the Never Land Pirates

“Sofia the First,” cable TV’s #1 series among Kids 2-5, will expand to a daily telecast and kick off Disney Junior’s multi-platform “Pirate and Princess Summer” programming event beginning MONDAY, JUNE 10. The series, starring Disney’s first little girl princess, will air weekdays at 9:30 a.m. ET/PT and weekends at 8:30 a.m. ET/PT on Disney Channel and weeknights at 7:00 p.m. and weekends 5:30 p.m. on Disney Junior.

Perfect for Gifting – Birthdays and Special Events

Find a full “Sofia the First” product line including apparel, home décor, toys and much more at major retailers nationwide for the first time, along with an expanded product line for “Jake and the Never Land Pirates” this summer.

Moms, Disney Junior has Valentine’s Day Fun for Your Kids with Doc McStuffins and Handy Manny

Happy Valentine’s from Doc McStuffins and Handy Manny

“Doc McStuffins” episode titled “My Huggy Valentine,” Doc receives a stuffed Valentine’s Day heart named Val as a gift and Lambie gets jealous because she thinks Doc likes her new toy better. After diagnosing Lambie with “splitheartitis,” Doc reassures her that no one could ever take her place. Watch “Doc McStuffins” on the Disney Channel and on Disney Junior.

DOC, VAL

DOC, VAL, LAMBIE

Watch on Valentine’s Day

“Handy Manny” episode, Manny wants to ask longtime friend Kelly to a Valentine’s Day party. With a little help from the tools, he finally works up the courage and asks her to attend Mrs. Portillo’s party with him. The episode titled “Valentine’s Day Party” premieres Thursday, February 14 at 10:30 a.m., ET/PT on Disney Channel and 6:00 p.m., ET/PT on Disney Junior.

MANNY, SQUEEZE, FELIPE, PAT, STRETCH, RUSTY, TURNER, FLICKER, DUSTY

KELLY, MANNY

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Disney’s Sofia The First: Once Upon a Princess Premiere

Disney’s Sofia The First: Once Upon a Princess Premiere, a set on Flickr.

Mingle Media TV and Red Carpet Report host, Lee Allport, were invited to cover the television movie premiere of “Sofia The First: Once Upon a Princess” and the launch of the Sofia The First illustrated storybook on the lavender carpet at Walt Disney Studios Main Theatre.

Watch all our interviews with Angel Parker, Ashley Eckstein, Barbara Dirickson, Brooke Anderson, Constance Marie,  Darcy Rose Byrnes, Elsie Fisher, Harley Graham,  Ian Ziering,  Jim Cummings, Lou Diamond Phillips,  Ming Na,  Rob Corddry,  Sabrina Carpenter,  SabrinaAnnLynn, Wayne Brady,  and  Zach Callison.

Disney introduces a little girl princess named Sofia who (voiced by Ariel Winter) is an average girl whose life suddenly transforms when her mother, Queen Miranda (voiced by Sara Ramirez), marries the king and she becomes a princess. Sofia soon discovers that looking like a princess isn’t all that difficult, but displaying honesty, loyalty, courage, independence, compassion and grace is what makes one truly royal. Helping Sofia in her journey are the three headmistresses of Royal Prep Academy – Fauna, Flora and Merryweather (the beloved fairies seen in Disney’s classic “Sleeping Beauty”) and royal steward, Baileywick (voiced by Tim Gunn), as well as a group of cute woodland creatures led by wise-talking rabbit, Clover (voiced by Wayne Brady). The enchanting animated Disney Junior television movie for the whole family will air November 18 on Disney Channel and November 22 on Disney Junior.

Disney’s Sofia The First: Once Upon a Princess Premiere

About the Disney Channel
Disney Channel is a 24-hour kid-driven, family inclusive television network that taps into the world of kids and families through original series and movies. Currently available on basic cable in over 99 million U.S. homes and to millions of other viewers on Disney Channels around the world, Disney Channel is part of the Disney/ABC Television Group. www.disneychannel.com.

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Parental Programming Including Cooking to Debut on Disney Junior

Starting this coming Tuesday, September 4th, Disney Junior will be debuting a nightly blog of parent-targeted, kid-friendly, short-form programming to air from 9 PM to 4 AM Eastern/Pacific on the Disney Junior Channel.

Disney Junior Night Light – For Grown-ups

The series that will be launching include:

• “DJ Tales,” featuring cleverly costumed finger puppets acting out kids’ versions of classic fairytales and storybook favorites.
• “Picture This!,” a fast-paced series featuring artists and animators creating images of classic and contemporary Disney characters.
• “That’s Fresh,” a cooking show hosted by chef Helen Cavallo who shares inspirational stories of cooking and eating with her own family and simple, healthy recipe ideas for kids and families

Tune in Online

You can also watch the content online at DisneyJunior.com/Nightlight.

Meet Rising Star, Kiara Muhammad of “Doc McStuffins” on Disney Junior

We were invited to chat with Disney’s next BIG star – Kiara Muhammad who voices the starring role of Doc in the new animated series “Doc McStuffins” on Disney Junior. We love the concept of this new series because every child wants to talk to animals and even more help them. Doc McStuffins is a six-year-old girl who communicates with and heals stuffed animals and broken toys out of her backyard playhouse clinic.

What’s even better – in the story are little tips like getting rid of salami breath by brushing your teeth. Lots of fun and we think your kids will love her!

DOC MCSTUFFINS - "Doc McStuffins," an imaginative animated series about Doc McStuffins, a six-year-old girl who runs and operates a clinic for broken toys and worn out stuffed animals out of the playhouse in her backyard, will debut with the launch of the new 24-hour Disney Junior channel in 2012. (DISNEY JUNIOR)
CHILLY, STUFF, DOC MCSTUFFINS, LAMBIE, HALLIE

About Doc McStuffins Actor

We started out asking a few questions to find out more about Kiara, the newest star on Disney Junior because our kids wanted to know more about how she has gotten to where she is today.

• How did you get started? Kiara lived in Boston growing up and her parents saw her creative side and wanted to nurture it. They started with photo shoots for Reebok and moved to NY when more opportunities came up and finally moved to California for some commercial work.
• Her favorite project prior to Doc McStuffins? Her Yoplait Commercial.
• Was this your dream? When she lived in NY – she saw the Kids Choice awards and she told her parents that’s where she wanted to be on the red carpet and to be famous.
• What’s your favorite part about Doc McStuffins? Chili sings the funniest songs
• What’s the hardest part? Monday and Tuesday – after school she has lots of homework to keep up on.
• What would you like your fans to know about you? That she considers herself a kind person and is nice and will always be a good friend. Most importantly she hopes that you will tune into her show “Doc McStuffins.” 

More about Kiara

13-year-old Kiara Muhammad voices the title role of Doc McStuffins, a six-year-old girl who runs and operates a clinic for broken toys and worn out stuffed animals from her backyard playhouse, in Disney Junior’s new animated series “Doc McStuffins.”

Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, Muhammad and her family relocated to New York City when she was seven-years-old. After landing the lead role of Fern in her school’s production of “Charlotte’s Web,” Muhammad’s parents enrolled her in acting classes and then moved to Los Angeles so Muhammad could pursue an acting career.

After auditioning for TV and film projects for only a few short months, Muhammad landed a guest-starring role on the hit Disney Channel series “Hannah Montana,” followed by a supporting role in the Disney Channel Original Movie “Den Brother,” before landing the lead role as the voice of Doc in “Doc McStuffins.”

Muhammad’s other television credits include co-starring roles on hit series “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Mike & Molly” and “Hart of Dixie.” She has also been featured in multiple national commercials and several print campaigns for Ebony and Reebok.

In addition to her love of acting, Muhammad is a singer and dancer, who recently began recording her first album. Muhammad is an honor roll student and enjoys tennis, basketball and bowling, as well as staying on top of the latest fashion trends.

Kiara Muhammad records the title role of Doc in Disney Junior's "Doc McStuffins," an animated series that models good health, hygiene, compassion and nurturing for kids age 2-7. The series premieres FRIDAY, MARCH 23 on the popular Disney Junior block on Disney Channel (10:00-11:00 a.m., ET/PT) and the new 24-hour Disney Junior channel (4:00-5:00 p.m., ET/PT). (DISNEY JUNIOR/TODD WAWRYCHUK)

About the show

DOC MCSTUFFINS - "Doc McStuffins," an imaginative animated series about Doc McStuffins, a six-year-old girl who runs and operates a clinic for broken toys and worn out stuffed animals out of the playhouse in her backyard, will debut with the launch of the new 24-hour Disney Junior channel in 2012. (DISNEY JUNIOR)
DOC MCSTUFFINS, STUFFY

Don’t miss this new series!

You can even watch full episodes online here: http://www.DisneyJunior.com/Doc

“Doc McStuffins” premieres Friday, March 23 (10:00-11:00 a.m., ET/PT) on the new Disney Junior Channel.

Good News for Parents New Programming for Kids 2-7 from Disney

Disney Junior

As a parent who worries about safe programming options, we thought you’d want to know about the launch of Disney Junior, a new multiplatform destination for kids age 2-7, which reminds us of traditional Disney storytelling from our youth with Disney characters, both classic and contemporary. Disney Junior will debut MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14 (8:30 a.m., ET/PT), with the new animated series “Jake and the Never Land Pirates.” There will be five other new series joining the Disney Junior schedule: “Mickey Mousekersize,” “Special Agent Oso: Three Healthy Steps” (supporting Disney’s Magic of Healthy Living initiative) and “A Poem Is…” (narrated by Jennifer Garner and Katie Holmes, among other familiar voices), and full length series “Babar and the Adventures of Badou” and “Tinga Tinga Tales.” Viewers’ current favorites, “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse,” “Handy Manny,” “Special Agent Oso,” “Jungle Junction” and “Imagination Movers.”

In addition to Disney Junior’s animated and live action programming Disney will blend learning components including early math and language skills with healthy eating and lifestyles to support social and emotional development.

There will even be a dedicated section for parent and caregivers will highlight character-inspired recipes, crafts and party planning tips and ideas, along with how-to videos at the website DisneyJunior.com.

About the New Programs:

Jake and the Never Land Pirates

 

“Jake and the Never Land Pirates” is a new animated adventure series that introduces a crew of kid pirates – leader Jake and pals Izzy and Cubby – and follows their Never Land adventures as they work to outwit two infamous characters, the one and only Captain Hook and Smee, from Disney’s classic “Peter Pan.” The series, which emphasizes teamwork, features original pirate rock music performed by The Never Land Pirate Band. Many of the key creative professionals behind Disney’s #1 series for preschoolers, “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse,” are at the helm of “Jake and the Never Land Pirates.” Rob LaDuca executive-produces, with Mark Seidenberg serving as producer/story editor, Kelly Ward as voice director and Howy Parkins directing the series. It is a production of Disney Television Animation.

“Mickey Mousekersize,” a new short-form series part of Disney’s Magic of Healthy Living initiative is hosted by Mickey Mouse and focuses on the fun of exercising, encouraging children at home to get up and move along with Mickey and pals.

Special Agent Oso

“Special Agent Oso: Three Healthy Steps” a new short-form series part of Disney’s Magic of Healthy Living features Oso and friends as they watch a live-action kid demonstrate three healthy steps to exercising and eating right. Sean Astin and Brad Garrett star as Oso and Buffo.

“A Poem Is…” is a short-form animated series showcasing poems for children set to scenes and imagery from classic Disney films including “Dumbo,” “Bambi” and “Lady and the Tramp.” Narrated by Katie Holmes and Jennifer Garner, the series is designed to cultivate fond memories of Disney classics for parents and create new ones for kids by introducing young children to the beauty of a poem.

Babar and the Adventures of Badou

“Babar and the Adventures of Badou” is an updated version of the classic “Babar” series and introduces King Babar’s energetic eight-year-old grandson, Badou, and friends as they explore the world of Celesteville.

“Tinga Tinga Tales” is a vibrant animated adventure series inspired by traditional African animal folktales and the art of Tanzania.

Here’s an interesting look at the creative side of this new series:

Disney Junior will be available on basic cable in more than 99 million U.S. homes on Disney Channel and to millions of other viewers on 25 Disney Junior channels (Playhouse Disney channels) and free-to-air broadcast partners around the world. It’s also seen via subscription video-on-demand and a broadband website, DisneyJunior.com.

Coming in 2011: Disney Junior for Kids Ages 2-7

We’re excited to share the news! In February 2011, the Disney Channel will be launching Disney Junior, a new multi-platform brand devoted to children ages 2-7 and their families. You’ll be able to watch daily TV shows on the Disney Channel, find more interactive materials on the website, watch content on VOD and mobile platforms!

Disney Junior will invite parents and grandparents to join their children in the Disney experience of magical, musical and heartfelt stories and characters, both classic and new, while incorporating specific learning and developmental themes.

There are also a lot of new series launching with the brand such as “Jake and the Never Land Pirates,” an animated adventure combining new and classic Disney characters Captain Hook and Smee (“Peter Pan”); a series of Disney Poetry Shorts which showcases poems for children set against classic Disney animation; two short form series, “Mickey Mousekersize” and “Special Agent Oso: Three Healthy Steps,” to encourage healthy lifestyles for preschoolers and families; “Babar and the Adventures of Badou,” an updated version of the classic “Babar,” that introduces King Babar’s energetic eight-year-old grandson, Badou, and friends as they explore the world of Celesteville; and “Tinga Tinga Tales,” a vibrant animated adventure inspired by traditional African animal folktales and the art of Tanzania.

Don’t worry!! Playhouse Disney hits “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse,” “Handy Manny,” “Special Agent Oso” and “Imagination Movers,” among others, will also be part of Disney Junior.

Disney Junior will be available on basic cable in more than 99 million U.S. homes and to millions of other viewers on 25 Disney Junior channels (currently Playhouse Disney channels) and free-to-air broadcast partners around the world. It will also be seen via video-on-demand and a broadband website, DisneyJunior.com.

Even better news!! As part of Disney’s Magic of Healthy Living initiative, which encourages healthier lifestyles for kids and families, Disney Junior will premiere two new short-form series, “Mickey Mousekersize” and “Special Agent Oso: Three Healthy Steps.” Hosted by Mickey Mouse, “Mickey Mousekersize” focuses on the fun of exercising and encourages children at home to get up and move along with Mickey and pals. “Special Agent Oso: Three Healthy Steps” features Oso and friends as they watch a live-action kid demonstrate three healthy steps to exercising and eating right. Sean Astin and Brad Garrett star as Oso and Buffo.

Your children will also love the Poetry Short Series designed to bring fond memories of Disney classics to parents and create new ones for kids. The series of short-form animation showcases poems for children set to scenes and imagery from classic Disney films. It will introduce preschoolers to the beauty of a poem well read and combine it with extraordinary moments in Disney animation history.

Be sure to tune into the Disney Channel – young or old, it is magical for all of us.