Disney XD kicked off summer this week with its “Non-Stop Summer” programming for kids and families including guest star appearances by the NBA’s Dwight Howard, the NFL’s DeSean Jackson, and NASCAR’s Joey Logano.
The special programming also includes new series premieres, themed nights, and a fan-generated event called Chicken I Dare You.
Chicken I Dare You features pro athlete Dwight Howard along with Disney XD stars and fan favorite costume character Chicken. Viewers can visit DisneyXD.com/IDareYou and vote for the star they want to see dare The Chicken to complete a random …

The D23 Expo in August has something for every Disney fan, including teens, tweens, and kids who are hoping to meet their favorite stars from popular shows on Disney Channel, Disney XD, and Disney Junior.
A Disney Channel showcase kicks off August 9 with a special screening of Phineas and Ferb: Mission Marvel. The show features Phineas, Ferb, Perry the Platypus, Spider-Man, Thor, Hulk, and Iron Man and is the first Disney and Marvel animated crossover. In the special, the Marvel superheroes come to Danville after Dr. Doofenshmirtz’s latest “inator” invention …

Disney Channel is looking for kids in Southern California to compete in the network’s new game show, Disney’s Win, Lose, or Draw. The contestant search begins Saturday, June 15 and is open to kids ages 11-17. Kids who have a flair for comedy, like to draw, and are great at solving clues are encouraged to try out.
Disney’s Win, Lose or Draw is an updated edition of the classic game show and will be powered by the latest technology, motion control, interactive multi-touch screen displays with some comedic physical challenges thrown …

Star Wars fans, listen up! If you have ever wondered what happened in the years between the end of Episode III: Revenge of the Sith and the beginning of Episode IV: A New Hope, you’re finally going to get the answers in a new animated series.
A one hour pilot episode of a new animated feature, Star Wars Rebels, is in production at Lucasfilm and is set to premiere on the Disney Channel in the fall of 2014. The show is then set to move to Disney XD as on ongoing …

After reaching an agreement with Disney/ABC Television, Netflix is set to begin offering popular shows from Disney Junior and Disney XD. This agreement makes Netflix the only subscription streaming service with rights to these programs.
The shows that will be offered by Netflix in the multiyear agreement include Jake and the Never Land Pirates, Handy Manny, Special Agent Oso, JoJo’s Circus, and the animated series Tron: Uprising.
In an effort to attract kids and families, Netflix has created an interface on their service called “Just for Kids” that relies on images, making …

This week, Disney XD announced that its popular series Crash & Bernstein will be renewed for a second season. Production on the second season will begin in Van Nuys, CA this July, with the season premiere set for this fall.
In a statement, Adam Bonnett, senior vice president of original programming for Disney Channels Worldwide, said:
“Disney XD continues to push creative boundaries for a sitcom and ‘Crash & Bernstein’ delivers on this promise week in, week out. Crash has quickly become an iconic character on the network, and we look forward …

The Oscars are still a few weeks away, but this weekend, this year’s animated films were given a chance to shine at the 40th Annual Annie Awards. Disney films took home many of the top awards this year, including the top prizes of Best Animated Feature and Animated Short Subject.
Wreck-It Ralph, Disney Animation Studios’ most recent release, took home five awards, increasing its momentum as it vies for Best Animated Feature at this year’s Academy Awards. In addition to the award for Best Animated Feature, the film also earned awards …

Following the success of the first season, Disney XD has renewed the top-rated comedy series Lab Rats for a second season.
The second season will follow Leo and his super-human siblings as they continue to struggle with every day teenage life while embarking on top-secret missions with incredible stakes. The new season will also feature a guest appearance by Madison Pettis (Jake and The Never Land Pirates.)
To celebrate the debut of the second season, fans will be able to visit DisneyXD.com beginning February 9 to watch a short-form series entitled Lab Rats: Who is …

Sources have announced that AT&T U-verse and The Walt Disney Co. have reached a distribution agreement that will allow AT&T subscribers access to Disney content across multiple platforms: including television, smartphones, gaming consoles, tablets and computers.
The new agreement will provide 70 Disney services to customers, including ABC, ABC Family, Disney XD, Disney Channel, Disney Junior and a variety of ESPN channels.
Says Jeff Weber, president of content and advertising sales for AT&T Home Solutions:
We’re proud to deliver more Disney content and services to U-verse customers across the screens they watch most. Our U-verse …

According to a media report, Disney XD’s cult favorite Tron: Uprising has been canceled. It will not return for a second season.
The news comes hot on the heels of the anticipated release of the Tron: Uprising soundtrack, which became available online January 8. Fans are curious as to why Disney would hype the show this way, and then cancel the series. Despite its small fan base, Tron: Uprising had many positive reviews and was nominated for numerous awards, leading many to believe the network would opt to continue the series.
The news hit the internet when one …