ABC is already in the forefront of broadcast technology. They are the first network to sell episodes via iTunes as well as the first to offer free streaming videos on its website. Their upcoming “Watch” app would only confirm ABC’s lead over other networks in this particular oeuvre.
On Tuesday, the New York Times gave readers some details about a new app that Disney subsidiary ABC is preparing to launch. The app, known as a “Watch” app, would allow ABC subscribers to stream live video directly to their smartphone or iPad. …

With August and the end of summer quickly approaching, we’re getting closer to the start of the fall television season, and ABC is gearing up for the season premieres of their new and returning shows. This week, ABC announced the schedule of their fall season and series premieres.
In addition to such popular returning shows as Modern Family, Castle, Grey’s Anatomy, and Once Upon a Time, ABC’s fall schedule includes the new shows The Neighbors, Last Resort, 666 Park Avenue, Nashville, and Malibu Country. Here’s the official premiere schedule:
Friday, September 14
8:00-9:00 …

Last week, we brought you news of Disney’s deal with China’s You On Demand service, a subscription video-on-demand program. Now, the French pay-TV operator Canal+ Group has also inked a deal with Disney to make ABC Studios television series and Disney films a part of their subscription-based VoD service, Canalplay Infinity.
The deal will make several series part of the service, including Grey’s Anatomy, Lost and Desperate Housewives. Canalplay Infinity will also offer approximately 100 films from Disney’s catalog including Pirates of the Caribbean.
The service costs €9.99 per month, and is …

Disney-ABChas extended their licensing deal with Netflix, while creating a separate deal with Amazon to stream Disney content. With the extended Netflix contract, new episodes of Disney-ABC series like Grey’s Anatomy, Desperate Housewives and others will be available via their streaming service 30 days after air. Other television shows from ABC, ABC Family and the Disney Channel will also be available for streaming.
The new contract with Amazon will allow members of Amazon Prime, a loyalty program, to watch many of the same Disney shows via instant streaming. Members will be …

Last night’s 2011 Primetime Emmy Awards broadcast honored some of the top shows and individuals on television, but no show made quite as much of a splash as the hit ABC series Modern Family. The show, whose third season will debut on Wednesday, September 21, took home five Primetime Emmy awards, the most of any series.
In addition to being awarded the top honor of “Outstanding Comedy Series,” Modern Family earned awards for both Outstanding Directing and Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series, which were awarded to director Michael Alan Spiller …

Earlier this week, nominations for the 2011 Primetime Emmy Awards were announced by the Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the Walt Disney Company is certainly well-represented. Between the ABC Television Network, ABC Studios, ABC.com, Disney XD, and Disney Channel, the company garnered 45 nominations in total.
Leading the pack with 17 nominations was the ABC sitcom Modern Family. The show, which just finished its second season, was nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series and earned six nominations in the Supporting Actor/Actress categories alone. Modern Family was also nominated for Writing, Guest …

The good doctors may have been on vacation, but that didn’t stop Mickey and Minnie from making a “mousecall” on them.
Chandra Wilson, who portrays Dr. Miranda Bailey on ABC’s hit series, Grey’s Anatomy, and Audra McDonald, who plays Dr. Naomi Bennett on the network’s Private Practice, just happened to be at Walt Disney World at the same time recently.  The two joined Mickey and Minnie, who dressed up in their medical finest, for a good-natured photo shoot in front of Cinderella’s castle.
Look for both series to be back in the …

Although Demi Lovato has largely been out of the limelight since she entered treatment for “emotional and physical issues” last October, she’s been on the minds and hearts of her fans, who have continued to stand by the young singer and actress.  After Lovato won 2 Peoples’ Choice Awards last week – one for a guest spot on ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” and another for favorite family TV movie “Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam,” the young star of Disney’s “Sonny with a Chance” posted the following message to fans on …

Demi Lovato’s woes during the end of 2010 are clearly not impacting her appeal with fans.
Lovato took home a “Favorite TV Guest Star” People’s Choice Award for her guest appearance last year on the ABC medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy,” although the star of Disney’s “Sonny with a Chance” was not on hand to collect the award personally.
Not to be outdone, Selena Gomez of “The Wizards of Waverly Place” also took home an award – but not for her popular Disney Channel comedy series.  Gomez and her band, “The Scene” won for …

The Creative Arts Emmys 2010 were awarded last night, and Disney/ABC’s achievements in television this year were not forgotten. While HBO was the top winner of the night, earning 17 awards, ABC led the broadcast networks with 15 awards.
ABC’s TV programs earned many of the awards, including “Modern Family,” which took home three awards for their casting, picture editing, and sound mixing. “Dancing With the Stars” also earned multiple awards, receiving two awards for hairstyling and technical direction. “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Lost,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” and “FlashForward” all won one award …