Read more Disney Channel stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/512/disney-channel.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 12:14:23 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/71158/hollywood-has-its-first-gay-studio-chief.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagYou wouldn’t know it from the press—well, most of the press—but Hollywood has just passed a milestone and minted its first openly gay studio chief. Rich Ross has taken over at Disney, which "has long been the most gay friendly studio in Hollywood,” writes Patrick Goldstein in the...http://www.newser.com/story/71158/hollywood-has-its-first-gay-studio-chief.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 07 Oct 2009 12:06:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/55806/hannah-plays-it-safe.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagHannah 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...http://www.newser.com/story/55806/hannah-plays-it-safe.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 10 Apr 2009 11:22:52 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/45503/disney-channel-coming-to-russian-tv.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagDisney 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...http://www.newser.com/story/45503/disney-channel-coming-to-russian-tv.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 16 Dec 2008 17:30:01 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/44454/small-screens-biggest-brains.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagIt 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...http://www.newser.com/story/44454/small-screens-biggest-brains.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 06 Dec 2008 15:49:16 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/38529/disneys-new-princess-could-grab-mileys-crown.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagA 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...http://www.newser.com/story/38529/disneys-new-princess-could-grab-mileys-crown.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 27 Sep 2008 8:15:32 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/36708/jonas-brothers-land-tv-show.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe 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...http://www.newser.com/story/36708/jonas-brothers-land-tv-show.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 05 Sep 2008 10:11:01 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/33739/miley-end-near-for-hannah.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTween 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...http://www.newser.com/story/33739/miley-end-near-for-hannah.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 30 Jul 2008 12:15:01 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/31247/hairy-fad-boys-dig-long-locks.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagIn 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...http://www.newser.com/story/31247/hairy-fad-boys-dig-long-locks.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 30 Jun 2008 7:09:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/26482/miley-thanks-fans-for-support.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagAt 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...http://www.newser.com/story/26482/miley-thanks-fans-for-support.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSun, 04 May 2008 8:36:23 CDT