Big City Greens the Movie: Spacecation, a feature-length project based on animated show Big City Greens, debuts Thursday, June 6 on Disney Channel, and a day later on Disney Plus. The show is about the Green family — boy Cricket, girl Tilly, Dad and Gramma, who are not city people but end up in the big city. With four seasons under its belt, the Greens are comfortable in the city, and the fish-out-of-water concept perhaps needed a jumpstart. 

So the Houghton brothers, who created the show, sent the Greens to space. 

“There’s no place on Earth, literally, where they would be more out of place,” said Shane Houghton. 

He noted that the series’ pilot is titled “Space Chicken,” and saw Cricket, who is 10, attempt to launch a chicken into space. “Here we are, years later, actually launching Cricket into space,” Shane said. 

Chris Houghton voices Cricket. (“Chris is now a bona fide movie star!” enthused Shane.)

The movie sees a bizarre billionaire, named Gwendolyn Zapp, tap the agriculturally inclined Greens to salvage her mission to grow crops in space. The Houghtons had Elon Musk in mind when dreaming up Zapp. 

“There’s so many crazy rich people right now, it’s hard to keep track of them all,” Chris said. “They’re cannon fodder for a crazy cartoon villain.”

He added that the various real-life billionaires with their sights set on space “are all three degrees away from Bond villains.”

The Houghton brothers wanted the movie to be bigger and bolder than the show, and also something that those who’ve not seen the series could still enjoy. “We didn’t want anybody to have to do homework to watch a movie,” said Shane. 

He described the goal for the film as being “bigger, better, more epic highs…the highs have to be higher and the lows have to be lower. This has to be a full cinematic experience.”

Chris added, “what’s a story that we can’t tell in the series, and this seemed to check that box.”

Producing the show and movie at the same time was “excruciating and exhausting,” Shane said, but that kind of challenge left the Houghton brothers “both excited and exhausted.”

Astronaut Scott Kelly (now a U.S. senator), who has made four ventures to space, including one to the International Space Station that lasted a full year, is a guest voice in the movie. Working with him made Chris nervous. “It’s one thing to talk to a movie star or celebrity, that’s very exciting,” he said. “But the amount of people who have been to space, and Scott Kelly spent a year in space. There are very few humans who have done that, and I think that’s a remarkable thing.”

Shane mentioned how space trips backed by Richard Branson, Jeff Bezos and other titans began popping up after they started writing the movie. 

“Hopefully this movie is still relevant in years to come,” he said, “when we’re all vacationing in space.”

Disney Channel has greenlit a sequel to its 2000’s Wizard of Waverly Place series with the show’s original stars David Henrie and Selena Gomez returning to the kids-targeted franchise.

The new series, Wizards, follows Henrie’s character Justin Russo as an adult with a family who gets drawn back into the Wizard World to mentor a young, powerful wizard, according to Disney. Gomez returns in the premiere episode to reprise her role as Justin’s sister Alex. 

The original Wizard of Waverly Place series aired on Disney Channel from 2007-2012.

Also starring in the Wizards series are Max Matenko, Janice LeAnn Brown, Alkaio Thiele and Mimi Gianopulos. The series is executive produced by Gomez, Henrie, Jed Elinoff, Scott Thomas and Gary Marsh.

“Wizards of Waverly Place captivated hearts with its spellbinding adventures and big laughs, creating unforgettable memories for kids and families everywhere,” Disney Branded Television President Ayo Davis said in a statement. “We can’t wait to step back into the magical world of Wizards, inviting both longtime fans and a new generation to experience the enchantment alongside Selena, David, and our incredible cast and crew.” 

 Disney Channel will return its Marvel Studios-produced animated action series Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur for a sophomore season run on February 3.

The series will continue to follow the exploits of 13-year-old super-genius Lunella Lafayette and her 10-ton T-Rex dinosaur as they protect her New York City neighborhood from danger, according to the network. Diamond White will return as the voice of Lafayette for the second season along with series regulars Alfre Woodard, Fred Tatasciore, Libe Barer, Gary Anthony Williams and Laurence Fishburne. 

Season two will feature guest stars Jonathan Banks, Cynthia Erivo, Giancarlo Esposito, Andy Garcia, Arsenio Hall, Edward James Olmos, Robin Thede, and Peter Weller.

Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur is executive produced by Fishburne and Steve Loter.

Disney Branded Television said it hired Jenna Boyd as senior VP of development, a new position at the company.

Most recently, Boyd oversaw her own production company, Field Day Entertainment. She also served as a manager of The Cartel to develop a roster of talent and create kids, family and animation programming for broadcaster and streamers.

At Disney, Boyd will oversee the scripted series development team and creatively supervise the production of scripted series pilots for Disney Plus and Disney Channel.

“We are beyond excited to welcome Jenna to Disney Branded Television and feel so lucky to have her joining the team,” Charlie Andrews, executive VP, live action and unscripted, said. “She is a passionate and skilled executive with tremendous vision and an impressive track record of developing hit shows for kids, teens and families. Her extensive expertise creating breakout series will be instrumental in identifying and creating big, immersive worlds, as well as new series filled with the comedy, music and Disney magic our audiences love.”

Before starting her own business, Boyd was director of kids & family series at Netflix.

“Disney Branded Television has a powerful legacy of creating some of the most iconic kids’ shows of all time, and I’m honored to become part of that legacy of bringing joy to generations of kids and families,” Boyd said. “I look forward to working with Charlie and the outstanding creative team led by Ayo Davis as we continue to build our slate of innovative scripted series that help create lifelong Disney fans.”

Season four of animated show Big City Greens arrives on Disney Channel Saturday, September 23. Chris and Shane Houghton created the show, about a mischievous 10-year-old boy named Cricket who moves from the country to the big city with his wacky family. 

Season four guest stars include Michael Bolton, Tom Green, Margo Martindale, Tim Meadows, Ms. Pat, Amy Sedaris and hockey star Brad Marchand. Bolton plays a jingle writer in the episode entitled “Jingles”, who mentors Tilly as she becomes a jingle writer. 

Produced by Disney Television Animation, Big City Greens hits 100 episodes this season. 

Chris Houghton voices Cricket, Artemis Pebdani voices Gramma Alice, Marieve Herington plays Tilly and Bob Joles is Bill Green. Joachim Horsley composes the music. 

The show is influenced by the Houghtons’ childhood in rural St. Johns, Michigan. Chris Houghton told B+C when the show premiered in 2018: “I loved growing up in the country, and now I love living in a big city. I like exploring the differences.”

Prom Pact, a movie about all the drama surrounding the prom, debuts on Disney Channel March 30 and Disney Plus March 31. Mandy and Ben are best friends and outsiders at their high school. It’s their senior year, and they are surrounded by over-the-top, ‘80s-themed “promposals.” 

Mandy has bigger issues on her mind than the prom — such as getting into Harvard. With that in mind, she begins tutoring the in-crowd jock guy Graham, whose father is a powerful senator and a Harvard alum. Over time, Mandy realizes Graham is a bit more than the Homecoming King stereotype. 

Anya Adams directs Prom Pact and Julie Bowen, who played Claire in Modern Family, executive produces with partner Rachael Field, alongside Melvin Mar and Jake Kasdan. 

Adams said the movie is about “the allure of the prom and the spectacle of it, and then, once you get there, what it really is.” It’s also about high school friendships, and how friends get one another through challenging times. 

Adams quipped that the Disney execs “really liked my promposal” when she presented her vision for the movie. Bowen mentioned how Adams’ presentation involved a “really heartwarming” story about her own prom, where Adams wrote a boy she liked a long, heartfelt letter asking him to go. 

Bowen went to a tiny boarding school that didn’t offer students a prom. “This movie is my prom,” she said. 

Peyton Elizabeth Lee plays Mandy and Milo Manheim portrays Ben. Margaret Cho, Wendi McLenon-Covey, Blake Draper and Monique Green are also in the cast.  

Adams described Mandy as “a young, independent woman who knows what she wants. Because she’s so driven, she has some blind spots which she learns about in this movie and really does some growing.”

Bowen added: “My heart is in Mandy. I was definitely focused on college and academics and not on fun at all in high school. This is wish fulfillment for me, getting to see somebody break out of preconceived notions and live a little.”

Adams and Bowen rave about Peyton Elizabeth Lee, whose credits include the title roles in Andi Mack and Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. “She’s an incredible actor, so intuitive, and really does her homework to build up the character’s backstory,” Adams said. “She comes to the set prepared not only for the dialogue that’s been written, but all the essence and trappings of who Mandy is, good and bad.”

She shares about Lee turning up to try on her outfit for a graduation scene at the end of the movie. Looking at scads of dresses, she told the producers she thought Mandy would wear a pants suit. “She’s so connected to who Mandy is,” added Adams. 

They Love the ’80s

Set in Seattle and shot in Vancouver, Prom Pact nods to ‘80s movies such as The Breakfast Club, Ghostbusters and Say Anything, often in the shape of elaborate promposals by students obsessed with that era. Bowen suspects the promposal trend came to be when the iPhone was hatched, which encouraged students to make them full-on productions, suitable for sharing. “I think that came along with the introduction of the iPhone in 2007,” Bowen said. 

Asked about influences on the project, Adams said “anything John Hughes.” His movies include The Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.

Bowen acknowledged that some aspects of the ‘80s movies don’t hold up today, whether it’s female characters without much agency or the lack of minority characters. “Those movies are really problematic,” she said, “but they’re also really fun.”

Adams and Bowen hope Prom Pact is a movie that kids and parents will watch together, with the parents appreciating the ‘80s references. One Mandy and Ben scene in a diner may call to mind Sixteen Candles, where Samantha and Jake are set to kiss over a birthday cake. “I  thought moments like that were really beautiful,” Bowen said. “They may be lost, in a good way, on a first-time viewer, but the parents who are watching along, they might go, ‘doesn’t that feel like …’ ” ■

The National Hockey League and ESPN will look to score with young viewers through the animation of a live March hockey game on Disney Channel.

The unique March 14 telecast of the Washington Capitals-New York Rangers game — dubbed the NHL Big City Greens Classic — will feature live animation of players and teams modeled after characters on Disney Channel’s animated series Big City Greens, said network officials. 

Disney Channel, along with Disney XD and Disney Plus, will carry the alternate feed of ESPN’s hockey telecast, which will feature NHL Edge positioning data to recreate the action on the ice as it is happening, but with Big City Greens characters skating alongside animated versions of the NHL players, network officials said.

ESPN commentators will call the action alongside Big City Greens voice talent, including Marieve Herington, who voices the Tilly character in the series.

“Working with Disney Channel and the NHL, we are producing a telecast that will reach a new and different audience and help to grow hockey fandom even more,” ESPN senior VP of programming and acquisitions Ilan Ben-Hanan said in a statement. “Big City Greens has a huge following in a younger audience that we are excited to tap into, offering a fun and creative way to enjoy the game across Disney platforms.” ■

Veteran TV, film and stage actor Laurence Fishburne takes a seat in the producer’s chair with the original animated series Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, debuting on Disney Channel February 10.

The series, based on the Marvel Comics franchise of the same name, follows a gifted 13-year-old girl who doubles as a superhero protecting her New York City neighborhood with the help of a huge red dinosaur, according to Disney Channel. 

The Emmy and Tony Award-winning Fishburne, who has appeared in such television shows as Black-ish and such films as The Matrix, Tuskegee Airmen and Marvel Studios’ Ant-Man and the Wasp, is an executive producer for Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur along with Steve Loter. He also has a guest appearance in the show as the voice of the all-powerful character the Beyonder. Fishburne discussed the series with B+C Multichannel News in an interview edited for space and clarity. 

B+C: What drew you to the Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur project?  

Laurence Fishburne: [Series main character] Lunella Lafayette is the first teenage African-American superhero in the MCU, which is unique and special. It made people very excited, so we thought, ‘Let’s roll up our sleeves and get to work on the project.’ It’s one of the most fantastic animated experiences that has come along in a long time.   

B+C: How important was it for you to be involved both behind the scenes as executive producer as well as on-screen as one of the characters in the series? 

LF: I initially came on board as executive producer, and someone asked, would you think about doing a voice [for the series], so I said OK. [Laughs.]  I’ve always loved animation and cartoons. [Looney Tunes voice actor] Mel Blanc is one of my heroes, and [Hanna-Barbera voice actor] Daws Butler was one of my heroes. They were great animated actors who worked in animation way back in the day. So the opportunity to perform one of the voices in this show was something I couldn’t say no to.

B+C: The Marvel Universe has so many fans across multiple platforms. Do you think Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur can reach beyond the tween Disney Channel target audience and draw in Marvel fans? 

LF: Like Lunella’s family, our target audience is the entire family. Both [Steve Loter] and I are Marvel fans, so we have aimed to please our fellow fans as we’ve made this show. ■

Disney Branded Television has ordered a seventh season of comedy Bunk’d, noting that it makes the show the longest-running live action Disney Channel series. Miranda May, Trevor Tordjman, Mallory James Mahoney and Israel Johnson are in the cast.

Set in Dusty Tush, Wyoming, Lou (played by May), Parker (played by Tordjman), Destiny (Mahoney) and Noah (Johnson) have been working double time to get Kikiwaka Ranch up and running, learning ranch skills, acquainting themselves with the townsfolk and welcoming their new campers.

Erin Dunlap will remain as executive producer and showrunner. Miranda May is an executive producer, and directs.

“Bunk’d has been a defining series for Disney Channel, and its loyal fans keep coming back year after year for the laughs, entertainment and adventure they know and love,” Charlie Andrews, executive VP of live action and alternative series, Disney Branded Television, said. “We are looking forward to another season set in the Wild West full of more outrageous stories and hijinks with our stellar cast of characters. Erin Dunlap, our fantastic showrunner, has taken this series to new levels, and we are thrilled that she will continue at the helm of the network's longest-running live-action series.”

Season six has a holiday-themed episode on Friday, December 2, with new weekly episodes returning in January.

Pamela Eells O’Connell created Bunk’d. Executive producing with Dunlap and May are David Booth, Valerie Ahearn and Eric Schaar.

The show reached 100 episodes last year. ■

Disney Branded Television has ordered a second season of animated series Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur. The series premieres February 10 on Disney Channel, and then streams on Disney Plus. Disney shared the news at New York Comic Con. 

Based on Marvel's comic books, the series follows the adventures of 13-year-old super-genius Lunella Lafayette and her 10-ton T-Rex, Devil Dinosaur, whom she accidentally brings through time into present-day New York. Equipped with Devil's fierce loyalty and brawn, the loving support of her family and best friend Casey, Lunella sets out to protect her Lower East Side neighborhood from danger.

Diamond White voices Lunella. Fred Tatasciore, Alfre Woodard, Libe Barer and Sasheer Zamata are also in the voice cast. 

Season one guest cast includes Pamela Adlon, Alison Brie, Daveed Diggs, Wesley Snipes and Maya Hawke.   

Laurence Fishburne is an executive producer, along with Helen Sugland (both of Cinema Gypsy Productions) and Steve Loter. Raphael Saadiq is executive music producer. ■

The launch of a new series from the Star Wars Universe as well as the streaming premiere of a long-running broadcast network competition series lead the list of original TV content debuting during the first week of fall.

Disney Plus' original series Andor debuts September 21. The series takes place prior to the events of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and brings forward the tale of the burgeoning rebellion against the Empire and how people and planets became involved, according to the streaming service.

Disney Plus on September 19 will debut the 31st season of former ABC reality series Dancing with the Stars. Tyra Banks and Alfonso Ribeiro co-host the series, which this season features such celebrities as Selma Blair, Wayne Brady, Cheryl Ladd and Jordin Sparks.

Below are video trailers and premiere dates for multiple shows debuting the week of September 19 to September 25 on cable networks and streaming services (for some videos, viewer discretion is advised):

September 20 – Reboot (comedy) – Hulu

September 21 – Meet Cute (sci-fi) – Peacock

September 22 – The Kardashians (returning series) – Hulu

September 23 – Lou (drama movie) – Netflix

September 23 – On the Come Up (drama) – Paramount Plus

September 23 – Sidney (documentary) – Apple TV Plus

September 25 – Under Wraps 2 (family movie) – Disney Channel

Me & Mickey, a series of vlog-style video shorts featuring Mickey Mouse, premieres Monday, June 27. Three shorts will be featured on Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney Junior YouTube and DisneyNow. 

One new short will roll out weekly for the rest of the year.

In the videos, Mickey invites preschoolers to play along as he talks about everyday topics familiar to their lives, including morning and nighttime routines and packing a backpack. Mickey engages viewers in games and challenges like "Super Silly Stare Off," "Talk Like a Pirate" and "Super Silly Dance Party."  

Future episodes will highlight the back-to-school season, Halloween, Diwali and Thanksgiving, and will occasionally feature original songs. ■

The Villains of Valley View and Ultra Violet & Black Scorpion premiere on Disney Channel June 3, with two episodes apiece running that night. Both series center on a girl who balances superhero powers and a normal teen life. 

The Villains of Valley View is about supervillain Havoc, who stands up to the head of the League of Villains, forcing her family to change their identities and relocate to a sleepy Texas suburb. With the help of her effervescent new neighbor Hartley, Havoc, going by “Amy”, must hide her superpowers and quell her villainous nature in favor of simply being normal, a serious challenge for her.

Isabella Pappas portrays Havoc/Amy. Lucy Davis, James Patrick Stuart and Malachi Barton are also in the cast. 

Chris Peterson and Bryan Moore created the show. They are executive producers and showrunners.

Ultra Violet & Black Scorpion is about Violet, an everyday Mexican-American teen, who finds a magical luchador mask that transforms her into a superhero fighting crime alongside her wrestler uncle, Cruz, also known as Black Scorpion. Cruz teaches her the responsibilities of her special powers, but Violet doesn't always see eye-to-eye with him. She must also keep her superhero identity secret from her family and friends. 

Scarlett Estevez leads the all Latinx cast, which includes J.R. Villarreal, Marianna Burelli and Juan Alfonso. 

Ultra Violet & Black Scorpion is developed and executive produced by Eric S. Garcia and Leo Chu, who are the showrunners. ■

Season five of Raven’s Home, the spinoff to That’s So Raven, premieres on Disney Channel Friday, March 11. The season sees Raven, played by Raven-Symoné, and son Booker move back to San Francisco to help out her father, who has had a heart attack. Raven finds herself being a parent to her parent, who at times pushes the limitations he has due to his health. 

That’s So Raven, about a teen with psychic abilities, was on Disney Channel 2003 to 2007. It’s all available on Disney Plus. The show was set in San Francisco, while Raven’s Home has taken place in Chicago.

“As we started to work on the fifth season, we wanted to change things up and make it feel fresh again,” said Jed Elinoff, a showrunner and executive producer. “We wondered, what would it be like to send Raven home again?”

Elinoff is showrunner along with Scott Thomas and Anthony C. Hill. 

Issac Ryan Brown plays Booker and Rondell Sheridan plays Raven’s father, Victor. Booker is the new kid at the high school where his mom attended. 

Back in the world she knew as a teen, the new season sees Raven revert to her teen ways, to a degree. Elinoff called it “a really fun way to get back into it.”

The show shoots on a soundstage in Hollywood. Anything that looks like San Francisco–a cable car, the Golden Gate Bridge, even Alcatraz–had to be constructed. 

The third episode sees the kids, including Booker and some new Bay Area friends, visit Alcatraz and get stuck in a cell together. “It’s the first moment we see the characters become friends, and that was really fun,” said Thomas.  

New kid cast on the show includes Mykal-Michelle Harris as Raven’s cousin Alice, Felix Avitia as Booker’s classmate Neil, and Emmy Liu-Wan as neighbor Ivy. Harris, who is 10, has been on Mixed-ish. The producers said she has an exceptional knack for delivering a punchline. “She says a line and everyone erupts,” said Hill. 

The producers also rave about Raven. “She’s an incredibly gifted comedic actor but she’s also kid-funny,” said Thomas. “She’s adult-funny and kid-funny. We’re very lucky to have an adult on the show that kids find funny.”

Thomas said she’s also “an incredible mentor” to the kids in the cast. 

As the producers sought to build a series that both kids and their parents will enjoy, Hill said they kept Shrek in mind as a model. “We wanted to create that balance between a show that kids watch and one that parents want to watch with them,” he said. 

Writing the scripts, the producers said they relied on their own children, along with younger writers in the writers’ room, to get the youthful language correct. 

“It’s, what should we say here, what’s the word that means the old thing I’m trying to say?” said Thomas. ■

Alice’s Wonderland Bakery, an animated series for preschoolers, premieres on Disney Channel and Disney Junior February 9. Episodes are also available on Disney Plus starting on that day. 

Disney calls the show “a vibrant new take on the classic 1951 film” that centers on Alice, the great-granddaughter of the original heroine and a budding baker at the Wonderland Bakery, where her treats bring a new generation of friends and families together. 

Lewis Carroll published Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland in 1865. 

Libby Rue voices Alice. Abigail Estrella voices Princess Rosa, CJ Uy is Hattie, Jack Stanton is Fergie the White Rabbit and Secunda Wood voices Cookie. 

Craig Ferguson is a guest star, voicing Doorknob. Vanessa Bayer, Bobby Moynihan, Donald Faison and Ana Gasteyer also lend their voices.  

Alice's Wonderland Bakery is produced by Disney Television Animation. Chelsea Beyl is executive producer.

Disney Consumer Products, Games and Publishing will debut a Just Play product line inspired by the series. ■

Disney Branded Television will develop several new series, original movies and unscripted shows as part of its 2022 development slate, the company said Monday as part of its Television Critics Association Winter tour presentation.

New original movies slated to debut on the Disney Channel and Disney Plus include  Under Wraps 2, a sequel to the network’s 2021 Halloween-themed movie, as well as holiday heist-themed The Naughty Nine. Also on tap is the Disney Plus targeted film Prom Pact.

Disney also announced the third season of Disney Channel's supernatural action-adventure series Secrets of Sulphur Springs.

On the unscripted side, Disney Plus will develop Growing Up, a hybrid docu-series executive produced by Brie Lawson (Captain Marvel) that uses narrative, experimental and documentary filmmaking to follow several young adults as they describe the complexities of adolescence, said the network.

 Also on the docket is Rennervations, executive produced by actor Jeremy Renner (Disney Plus's Hawkeye) that looks at the actor’s passion for giving back to communities around the world by reimagining unique, purpose-built vehicles to meet a community's needs, said the streaming service. 

Projects in development include the Eva Longoria executive produced fantasy/adventure series Paola Santiago and The River of Tears; animated toddler-targeted series Tiny Trailblazers -- executive produced by Reese Witherspoon -- and Disney Plus original series Superfudge, based on the Judy Blume best-selling book, said the company.

The announcements come on the heels of previously announced projects including American Born Chinese, Beauty and the Beast and Goosebumps.

Disney Plus will debut its revival of 2000s animated series The Proud Family on February 23, the network said Friday during its virtual Television Critics Association Winter tour session.

The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder follows up on the original The Proud Family series – which ran on Disney Channel from 2001-2005 – with most of the original cast reprising their roles, according to Disney Plus.

The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder continues the story of its central character, Penny Proud, her parents Oscar and Trudy, twin siblings BeBe and CeCe, grandmother Suga Mama, and friends Dijonay Jones, LaCienega Boulevardez and Zoey Howzer, said the streaming service.

The cast includes returning voices Kyla Pratt, Tommy Davidson, Paula Jai Parker, JoMarie Payton, Cedric The Entertainer, Karen Malina White, Soleil Moon Frye, Alisa Reyes, Carlos Mencia, Maria canals-Barera and Alvaro Gutierrez. Recurring cast members include Keke Palmer, Bill Porter and Zachary Quinto, said the company officials.

 The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder brand extensions will include a cross-category product line of apparel, home, stationery and toys timed to the series launch. Additionally, the complete library of the original series will be available on digital February 15 and DVD March 15 and the The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder digital soundtrack will be available later this year on Walt Disney Records, said Disney Plus.

HBO Max's superhero-themed series Peacemaker debuts during a busy week of cable and streaming show premieres.

The DC Comics-based series debuts on HBO Max on January 13 and stars John Cena reprising his role from the 2021 The Suicide Squad film.

Premiering January 14 is Showtime's Ray Donovan: The Movie, based on the premium channel's Ray Donovan series that ran seven seasons. Series regulars Liev Schreiber and Jon Voight reprise their roles for the film. 

Below are video trailers and premiere dates for several shows debuting the week of January 10 to January 16 on cable networks and streaming services (for some videos, viewer discretion is advised):

January 11– The Kings of Napa (drama) – OWN

January 12 – Cheer (returning series) – Netflix

January 13 – Brazen (drama) – Netflix

January 13 – Madagascar: A Little Wild (returning series) -- Hulu/Peacock

January 13 – My mom, Your Dad (documentary series) – HBO Max

January 13 – Wolf Like Me (dramedy) – Peacock

January 14 – After Life (returning series) – Netflix

January 14 – Archive 81 (drama) – Netflix

January 14 – Hotel Transylvania: Transformania (animation movie) – Prime Video

January 14 – The House (animation/anthology) – Netflix

January 14 – Secrets of Sulphur Springs (returning series) – Disney Channel

January 14 – The Tragedy of Macbeth (drama) – Apple TV Plus

January 16 – Britannia (returning series) – Epix

January 16 – Somebody Somewhere (comedy) – HBO

Movie Christmas Again premieres on Disney Channel and Disney Plus Friday, Dec. 3. Scarlett Estevez plays Rowena, a 12-year-old who’s not having a very good Christmas. She makes a wish to a neighborhood Santa for a do-over, and finds herself reliving Christmas Day over and over and over again, a la Groundhog Day. To break the loop, Rowena must learn to appreciate her family, and the true meaning of Christmas. 

Andy Fickman is director and executive producer. He said he was on board as soon as he read the script. “Groundhog Day is a favorite film of mine,” he said. “I was looking to find a Christmas movie I really connect with.”

Rowena’s parents have split up, and her father has brought his new partner, and her annoying young son, to Rowena’s house for Christmas. Fickman liked that the script touched on how families change, and evolve. He mentioned his own son dealing with divorce. “The holidays were difficult for him. It was, we used to do it all together, and now it’s, next year you’ll be with Dad, then you’ll be with Mom,” he said. “I read the script and connected with how many people deal with that. It’s a question of, can you make new traditions, can you be open to new traditions?”

Fickman’s credits include the Kevin James Netflix series The Crew and movies Playing With Fire, Parental Guidance and Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2. 

Christmas Again shot in Chicago. Fickman noted the production infrastructure in the city, thanks in large part to the Dick Wolf dramas that shoot there. It was supposed to shoot in the summer, but a pandemic-related delay pushed it to fall 2020, production wrapping Dec. 23, which gave the production a more Christmas-y feel than a summer shoot. 

Gary Anthony Williams plays Santa. Fickman called it “a very fresh take on Santa.” The pair worked together on The Crew. “I would happily do a thousand Gary-as-Santa projects,” he added. 

Fickman raved about his Rowena as well. He called Estevez, in the cast on Bunk’d, “a naturally born comedic actor” that blew away the producers at her screen test. “An innate funny bone is needed, and she just has it over and over and over again,” he added. 

Fickman said Christmas Again counts It’s a Wonderful Life and A Christmas Story as influences. He has a soft spot for Christmas. It’s also his birthday. 

“I always consider Christmas my special holiday,” said Fickman. ■

Cable networks and streaming services will launch into October this week with a slew of new and returning series.

Heading the list is the Oct. 3  second season premiere of AMC's zombie-themed series The Walking Dead: World Beyond, as well as Netflix's Oct. 1 debut of the film version of the Broadway play Diana: The Musical.

Disney Channel will look kick off Halloween early with the Oct. 1 premiere of original movie, Under Wraps, a reboot of the network's first original movie back in 1997.

Below are video trailers and premiere dates for several shows debuting the week of Sept. 27-Oct. 3 on cable networks and streaming services (for some videos, viewer discretion is advised):

Sept. 27 -- Midsomer Murders (returning series) -- Acorn TV

Sept. 28 -- Britney vs. Spears (documentary) -- Netflix

Sept. 28 -- Wild Crime (reality) -- Hulu

Sept. 29 -- Rhodes to the Top (reality) -- TNT

Sept. 30 -- The Problem with Jon Stewart (talk show) -- Apple TV Plus

Sept. 30 -- Ten-Year Old Tom (animation) -- HBO Max

Sept. 30 -- Unidentified with Demi Lovato (reality) -- Peacock

Oct. 1 -- The Guilty (drama) -- Netflix

Oct. 1 -- Maid (drama) --Netflix

Oct. 1 -- My Name is Pauli Murray (documentary) -- Prime Video

Oct. 1 -- Welcome to the Blumhouse: Bingo Hell, Black as Night (horror) -- Prime Video

Oct. 2 -- The Haunted Museum (horror) -- Discovery Plus

Oct. 2 -- NFL Icons (sports documentary) -- Epix

Disney Branded Television has promoted programming executive Ayo Davis as its new president, succeeding departing president Gary Marsh. 

Davis, currently executive VP for creative development and strategy for Disney Branded Television, will oversee the operations the company, including programming, strategy, development, casting, business affairs and marketing for scripted, unscripted and animation across Disney Plus, Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior.

Davis succeeds Marsh, who earlier this week announced he was leaving the position to launch a new production company. The two will work closely on a transition through the rest of the year, Disney said. 

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Davis, a 20-year Disney veteran, was promoted to her current position in November 2020 after previously serving as executive VP, talent and casting, at ABC Entertainment and Disney Plus. In her most recent position, Davis cultivated a partnership with Kerry Washington’s Simpson Street Productions to adapt Janae Marks’s book From the Desk of Zoe Washington, and attached Eva Longoria and Ben Spector’s UnbeliEVAble Entertainment to Carlos Hernandez’s Sal & Gabi Break the Universe.  She is also responsible for helping to bring in House of Secrets filmmaker Chris Columbus. Davis also collaborates closely with studios across Disney, including 20th Television and ABC Signature.

Davis will report to Disney chairman of General Entertainment Content Peter Rice, who in a statement called Davis “a focused leader” with impeccable creative instincts.

“Her creative eye for talent has made meaningful impact in front of and behind the camera, from iconic shows across our networks that were defined by their casting choices to building a roster of creator talent that will redefine family programming at Disney Branded Television,“ Rice said. ”She’s the absolute perfect person to lead the team at a time they are broadening their remit to develop more family programming across streaming and cable distribution. I’m excited to watch all she will accomplish.”

Added Davis: “I am beyond grateful to Peter Rice and Gary Marsh for their extraordinary leadership, support and mentorship. It’s a tremendous honor to continue Gary’s legacy of delighting kids and families through Disney Branded TV’s unparalleled storytelling, and it’s an amazing time for kids and family programming. I’m thrilled to continue working with my team, colleagues, our TV studios and, of course, the creators who trust us with their projects as we work to develop the next generation of beloved stories and franchises.” 

ABC starts season four of The Conners on Sept. 22 with a bang, with live episodes for both the East and West Coast. John Goodman, Sara Gilbert, Laurie Metcalf and Lecy Goranson are in the cast. 

And you could be too. The show is holding a contest for fans, which will see lucky winners appear on the show — contacted on the phone by a cast member as the live episode rolls, and carrying on a convo as America watches. 

Executive producer Bruce Helford called the live episode “a love letter to the fans,” and a celebration as the nation slowly climbs out of pandemic purgatory. Each of the two live broadcasts plan to feature four surprise guests. “I have no idea what we’re going to talk to them about,” Helford said. “That’s the kind of live TV that I like the most.”

Interested parties can go to BeAConner.com for more information. 

Why does so much of America connect with the Conner clan? “There’s a certain trust the audience has with the actors,” Helford said. “They see their own families in the Conners.”

The Ghost and Molly McGee premieres on Disney Channel Oct. 1. The animated show depicts Molly, a tween optimist, and Scratch, a grouchy ghost. A Scratch curse backfires, and he finds himself bound forever to Molly. She’s psyched. He is not. 

Bill Motz and Bob Roth created the series, and executive produce. Motz saw his upbeat personality emerge as the Molly character came to life. A pessimist, Roth saw the same thing happen with Scratch. 

“Molly is an extrovert and Scratch is an introvert. She’s an optimist, he’s a pessimist,” Roth said. “She’s happy-go-lucky, he’s just happy to go anywhere else but here.”

Motz and Roth have been working together for over 30 years. Their work includes Lego Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures and The Penguins of Madagascar. 

The Ghost and Molly McGee has been in the works for 14 years. “We never found the right moment, the right circumstance where it just clicked,” said Motz. 

That finally happened. “There’s a sense of optimism and hope, and it felt like the right time for a show that leans into this kind of positivity,” Motz said. 

Ashly Burch voices Molly and Dana Snyder handles Scratch. “As soon as [Burch] came into the room, it was, that is Molly,” Roth said. 

Motz called Snyder “hilariously funny” and a deft improvisationalist. The chemistry between the ghost and Molly had to work for the show to work. “Dana and Ashly felt like best friends,” said Motz. “They had this camaraderie and chemistry.” λ

Disney Channel has ordered a second season of animated comedy The Ghost and Molly McGee, which premieres Friday, Oct. 1. Bill Motz and Bob Roth created the show, about a tween optimist named Molly, whose family moves into an old house with a grouchy ghost named Scratch in it. 

Ashly Burch voices Molly and Dana Snyder portrays Scratch. 

Motz and Roth told B+C the characters are, to a degree, inspired by them. Motz is upbeat, and Roth not so much. “Molly is an extrovert and Scratch is an introvert. She’s an optimist, he’s a pessimist,” Roth said. “She’s happy-go-lucky, he’s just happy to go anywhere else but here.”

Guest stars include Kelsey Grammer, Natasha Rothwell, Greta Gerwig, Yvette Nicole Brown and Jane Lynch. The voice cast includes Jordan Klepper, Sumalee Montano and Michaela Dietz.

Steve Loter is an executive producer. Rob Cantor is series songwriter, Madison Bateman is story editor and Britta Reitman is producer. 

The Ghost and Molly McGee is a production of Disney Television Animation.

Disney Channel has released a teaser video trailer for its upcoming special Descendants: The Royal Wedding, set to debut Aug. 13. 

The animated special will feature the voices of most of the cast from the first three Descendants live-action films, including Dove Cameron, Sofia Carson, BooBoo Stewart, Mitchell Hope, China Anne McClain and Cheyenne Jackson. As per Disney, the special follows Mal and King Ben’s wedding as happily-ever-after continues for Auradon’s power couple, but Hades threatens to ruin it all.

Descendants: The Royal Wedding will debut after the telecast of Disney Channel original movie Spin.

Comedy series Bunk’d reaches 100 episodes June 3, airing in the 8 p.m. ET/PT slot on Disney Channel and DisneyNOW. 

A spinoff of the comedy series Jessie, Bunk’d, about the misadventures of campers and counselors at Camp Kikiwaka in Maine, premiered in 2015. It is in season five. 

"Congratulations to the cast and crew of Bunk’d on their amazing achievement in reaching 100 episodes,” said Kristina Smith, executive director, current series, Disney Branded Television. “From day one, this series was a hit for us, and it continues to entertain our audience with an irresistible blend of relatable characters and funny, warmhearted storylines."

Episode 100 is titled “Gi Whiz” and sees Finn and Destiny looking for a way to leave their mark on the camp, while Lou and Noah meet Matteo’s mother. Disney Channel has been airing Bunk’d in the 8 p.m. slot nightly the week of May 31-June 4. 

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Miranda May plays camp owner Lou and Mallory James Mahoney, Raphael Alejandro and Will Buie Jr. play campers. 

Bunk’d is executive produced by Erin Dunlap and was created by Pamela Eells O'Connell.

It's a Laugh Productions produces the show. 

Tastemade, the digital food programmer, is whipping up a new kids cooking show for Disney Channel.

Disney’s Magic Bake-Off will be hosted by Dara Reneé of High School Musical: The Musical: the Series, and Issac Ryan Brown of Raven’s Home, and Disneyland resort pastry chef Graciela Gomez help the kids get their Disney inspired cakes in and out of the oven.

Production of the series is currently underway and a summer premiere is planned.

"Tastemade's unique and innovative approach in the food programming space has made this partnership invaluable as we embark on Disney Channel's first-ever baking competition series," said Claire McCabe, VP, alternative programming and development, Disney Branded Television. "With our magnetic hosts, Dara Reneé and Issac Ryan Brown, leading the way for a group of talented young bakers, there's no limit to the imagination, fun and magic this series will deliver."

In each of the 13 episodes of the show ordered so far, three teams of two six- to 14-year olds race to design a cake fit for a mouse using Tastemade’s recipe videos and an enchanted pantry filled with magical ingredients and surprises.

A Disney Baking Champion will be crowned in each show, and the winning recipe will become a featured Tastemade video, available on Disney Channel and Tastemade social media platforms.

"The unsurpassed imagination and creativity of Disney paired with Tastemade's attention to detail, premium aesthetic and dynamic approach to the food genre make for an extraordinary partnership," said Emily Mraz, head of development at Tastemade. "Disney and Tastemade share a love for storytelling and are always looking for dynamic ways to engage audiences, so working together in this new way represents a truly special opportunity."

Created by Tastemade, the series is executive produced by Emily Mraz, Joey Lucas and Julie Reading.

Tastemade has an audience of more than 300 million monthly viewers on digital, mobile and streaming television platforms, streaming more than 2.5 billion views a month.

B&C has partnered with always-on TV ad measurement and attribution company iSpot.tv to bring you a weekly chart we call Promo Mojo: exclusive data showing the top five TV promos ranked by ad impressions. Our data covers the 7-day period through April 18.

On the strength of 293 million TV ad impressions, a CBS promo for the 2021 ACM Awards — the 56th Academy of Country Music Awards telecast that aired Sunday night — tops our chart. An ABC promo for new drama Rebel takes second place.

Cable networks round out this week’s ranking, with HGTV building excitement for new show No Demo Reno in third, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries hyping Matchmaker Mysteries in fourth, and Food Network giving some love to Tournament of Champions in fifth.

Notably, the Tournament spot has the highest iSpot Attention Index (134) in this week’s ranking, meaning viewers were on average highly likely to watch it all the way through (vs. interrupting it by changing the channel, pulling up the guide, fast-forwarding or turning off the TV).

1) 2021 ACM Awards, CBS

Impressions: 293,030,785

Interruption Rate: 1.00%

Attention Index: 105 (5% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 88%, Local 11%, VOD/OTT 1%

In-network Value: $1,598,319

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $299,067

2) Rebel, ABC

Impressions: 232,693,814

Interruption Rate: 1.42%

Attention Index: 117 (17% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 84%, Local 14%, VOD/OTT 2%

In-network Value: $976,367

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $668,420

3) No Demo Reno, HGTV

Impressions: 212,367,112

Interruption Rate: 1.36%

Attention Index: 115 (15% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 99%, Local 1%, VOD/OTT 0%

In-network Value: $937,442

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $0.00

4) Matchmaker Mysteries, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

Impressions: 207,296,176

Interruption Rate: 4.47%

Attention Index: 88 (12% more interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 99%, Local 0%, VOD/OTT 1%

In-network Value: $1,159,205

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $0.00

5) Tournament of Champions, Food Network

Impressions: 175,996,172

Interruption Rate: 0.98%

Attention Index: 134 (34% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 98%, Local 1%, VOD/OTT 1%

In-network Value: $531,549

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $0.00

*Data provided by iSpot.tv, TV Ad Measurement for Disruptive Brands*

Impressions - The total impressions within all US households including National Linear (Live & Time-shifted), VOD+OTT, and Local.

Attention Score - Measures the propensity of consumers to interrupt an ad play on TV. The higher the score, the more complete views. Actions that interrupt an ad play include changing the channel, pulling up the guide, fast-forwarding or turning off the TV.

Attention Index - Represents the Attention of a specific creative or program placement vs. the average in its respective industry. The average is represented by a score of 100, and the total index range is from 0 through 200. For example, an attention index of 125 means that there are 25% fewer interrupted ad plays compared to the average.

Imp. Types - Impression types tracked include National (Live + Time-shifted), Local, VOD & OTT. See below for further details.

In-network Value - Estimated media value of in-network promos.

Out-of-network Spend - The estimated amount spent on TV airing time for this promo's spots during a given date range.

National: Live - A national promo which was viewed during live linear television broadcast or same day, via DVR or on-demand.

Local - A promo that was aired during a local ad break slot.

VOD - This includes promos that run in on-demand content past three days (i.e. do not contain the linear promo load)

OTT - On-demand streaming content (i.e. Hulu, Roku, Fire TV Stick, Chromecast).

B&C has partnered with always-on TV ad measurement and attribution company iSpot.tv to bring you a weekly chart we call Promo Mojo: exclusive data showing the top five TV promos ranked by ad impressions. Our data covers the 7-day period through April 11.

On the strength of 379.4 million TV ad impressions, an ABC promo for Rebel, a new drama starring Katey Sagal, tops our chart. It’s the second week in a row it’s No. 1.

ABC also once again grabs third place to promote new comedy Home Economics, while fellow broadcast network CBS takes fourth to drum up excitement for the 2021 ACM Awards — the 56th Academy of Country Music Awards telecast set for Sunday, April 18, with Keith Urban and Mickey Guyton hosting.

Cable networks round out this week’s ranking, with Disney Channel serving up a general network promo in second place, and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries promoting Crossword Mysteries in fifth.

1) Rebel, ABC

Impressions: 379,362,217

Interruption Rate: 1.57%

Attention Index: 98 (2% more interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 90%, Local 9%, VOD/OTT 1%

In-network Value: $2,449,420

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $990,669

2) Disney Channel general promo, Disney Channel

Impressions: 280,244,181

Interruption Rate: 5.04%

Attention Index: 95 (5% more interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 98%, Local 0%, VOD/OTT 2%

In-network Value: $2,395,976

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $0.00

3) Home Economics, ABC

Impressions: 240,617,372

Interruption Rate: 1.46%

Attention Index: 98 (2% more interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 88%, Local 11%, VOD/OTT 1%

In-network Value: $1,179,206

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $582,404

4) 2021 ACM Awards, CBS

Impressions: 185,346,968

Interruption Rate: 1.28%

Attention Index: 98 (2% more interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 90%, Local 9%, VOD/OTT 1%

In-network Value: $3,080,665

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $224,066

5) Crossword Mysteries, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

Impressions: 181,354,406

Interruption Rate: 3.62%

Attention Index: 96 (4% more interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 99%, Local 0%, VOD/OTT 1%

In-network Value: $1,015,321

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $0.00

*Data provided by iSpot.tv, TV Ad Measurement for Disruptive Brands*

Impressions - The total impressions within all US households including National Linear (Live & Time-shifted), VOD+OTT, and Local.

Attention Score - Measures the propensity of consumers to interrupt an ad play on TV. The higher the score, the more complete views. Actions that interrupt an ad play include changing the channel, pulling up the guide, fast-forwarding or turning off the TV.

Attention Index - Represents the Attention of a specific creative or program placement vs. the average in its respective industry. The average is represented by a score of 100, and the total index range is from 0 through 200. For example, an attention index of 125 means that there are 25% fewer interrupted ad plays compared to the average.

Imp. Types - Impression types tracked include National (Live + Time-shifted), Local, VOD & OTT. See below for further details.

In-network Value - Estimated media value of in-network promos.

Out-of-network Spend - The estimated amount spent on TV airing time for this promo's spots during a given date range.

National: Live - A national promo which was viewed during live linear television broadcast or same day, via DVR or on-demand.

Local - A promo that was aired during a local ad break slot.

VOD - This includes promos that run in on-demand content past three days (i.e. do not contain the linear promo load)

OTT - On-demand streaming content (i.e. Hulu, Roku, Fire TV Stick, Chromecast).

B&C has partnered with always-on TV ad measurement and attribution company iSpot.tv to bring you a weekly chart we call Promo Mojo: exclusive data showing the top five TV promos ranked by ad impressions. Our data covers the 7-day period through April 4.

On the strength of nearly 306 million TV ad impressions, an ABC promo for Rebel, a new drama starring Katey Sagal, tops our chart. ABC also grabs third place for new comedy Home Economics, while fellow traditional broadcaster NBC takes second to hype both Law & Order: SVU and new spin-off Law & Order: Organized Crime.

Cable networks round out the ranking, with Disney Channel giving some love to its mascot, Mickey Mouse, in a Mickey Mornings spot in fourth place, and TBS promoting new sitcom Chad in fifth.

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Notably, the Home Economics spot has the highest iSpot Attention Index (125) in this week’s chart, meaning viewers were on average highly likely to watch it all the way through (vs. interrupting it by changing the channel, pulling up the guide, fast-forwarding or turning off the TV).

1) Rebel, ABC

Impressions: 305,614,852

Interruption Rate: 1.39%

Attention Index: 124 (24% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 93%, Local 5%, VOD/OTT 2%

In-network Value: $2,128,812

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $619,423

2) Law & Order: SVU | Law & Order: Organized Crime, NBC

Impressions: 297,611,405

Interruption Rate: 1.57%

Attention Index: 97 (3% more interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 92%, Local 7%, VOD/OTT 1%

In-network Value: $1,599,295

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $839,665

3) Home Economics, ABC

Impressions: 281,991,667

Interruption Rate: 1.34%

Attention Index: 125 (25% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 94%, Local 4%, VOD/OTT 2%

In-network Value: $2,328,580

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $586,872

4) Mickey Mornings, Disney Channel

Impressions: 253,381,806

Interruption Rate: 5.13%

Attention Index: 92 (8% more interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 98%, Local 1%, VOD/OTT 1%

In-network Value: $2,072,279

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $0.00

5) Chad, TBS

Impressions: 210,360,562

Interruption Rate: 2.30%

Attention Index: 91 (9% more interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 96%, Local 3%, VOD/OTT 1%

In-network Value: $2,146,892

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $406,392

*Data provided by iSpot.tv, TV Ad Measurement for Disruptive Brands*

Impressions - The total impressions within all US households including National Linear (Live & Time-shifted), VOD+OTT, and Local.

Attention Score - Measures the propensity of consumers to interrupt an ad play on TV. The higher the score, the more complete views. Actions that interrupt an ad play include changing the channel, pulling up the guide, fast-forwarding or turning off the TV.

Attention Index - Represents the Attention of a specific creative or program placement vs. the average in its respective industry. The average is represented by a score of 100, and the total index range is from 0 through 200. For example, an attention index of 125 means that there are 25% fewer interrupted ad plays compared to the average.

Imp. Types - Impression types tracked include National (Live + Time-shifted), Local, VOD & OTT. See below for further details.

In-network Value - Estimated media value of in-network promos.

Out-of-network Spend - The estimated amount spent on TV airing time for this promo's spots during a given date range.

National: Live - A national promo which was viewed during live linear television broadcast or same day, via DVR or on-demand.

Local - A promo that was aired during a local ad break slot.

VOD - This includes promos that run in on-demand content past three days (i.e. do not contain the linear promo load)

OTT - On-demand streaming content (i.e. Hulu, Roku, Fire TV Stick, Chromecast).

Lauren Kisilevsky has been promoted to senior VP, original movies, at Disney Branded Television.

Kisilevsky, who had been VP, original movies, Disney Channel, will oversee production of an increasing number of movies for Disney Channel and Disney Plus.

"Lauren is an exceptional creative executive whose deep understanding of our brand and tremendous contributions continue to yield must-experience movies for kids and families," said Davis. "As Disney Branded Television continues to augment its efforts in attracting and building the very best and most inclusive home for creative talent, I am confident that Lauren will continue to play a crucial role in delivering high-quality, magical and heartfelt stories for years to come."

Also Read: Disney Plus Premier Access Gets 'Cruella,' 'Black Widow' Same Time as Theaters

Among the Disney Channel movies Kisilevsky oversaw at Disney Channels were Upside-Down Magic, Descendants 3, Zombies 2 and the upcoming Spin. She also supervised the Disney Plus titles Secret Society of Second Born Royals and the upcoming Sneakerella.

Before joining Disney Channel in 2010, she was VP, production and acquisitions for Overturn Films. 

B&C has partnered with always-on TV ad measurement and attribution company iSpot.tv to bring you a weekly chart we call Promo Mojo: exclusive data showing the top five TV promos ranked by ad impressions. Our data covers the seven-day period through March 28.

On the strength of 274.7 million TV ad impressions, a CBS promo for new Chuck Lorre sitcom United States of Al takes first place. The Eye Network also takes fourth place to plug crime drama The Equalizer.

Cable networks round out our ranking, with HGTV building excitement for home-reno competition Rock the Block in second, Disney Channel serving up a PSA-like general network promo titled “Use Your Voice” in third, and TBS hyping game show Wipeout in fifth.

Notably, the United States of Al spot has the highest iSpot Attention Index (121) in this week’s ranking, meaning viewers were on average highly likely to watch it all the way through (vs. interrupting it by changing the channel, pulling up the guide, fast-forwarding or turning off the TV).

1) United States of Al, CBS

Impressions: 274,664,190

Interruption Rate: 1.00%

Attention Index: 121 (21% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 91%, Local 8%, VOD/OTT 1%

In-network Value: $3,245,710

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $128,816

2) Rock the Block, HGTV

Impressions: 246,539,088

Interruption Rate: 1.52%

Attention Index: 93 (7% more interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 98%, Local 1%, VOD/OTT 1%

In-network Value: $1,107,837

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $31,868

3) Use Your Voice, Disney Channel

Impressions: 242,511,678

Interruption Rate: 5.01%

Attention Index: 84 (16% more interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 98%, Local 1%, VOD/OTT 1%

In-network Value: $1,830,690

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $0.00

4) The Equalizer, CBS

Impressions: 225,528,900

Interruption Rate: 1.21%

Attention Index: 116 (16% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 93%, Local 5%, VOD/OTT 2%

In-network Value: $2,846,684

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $0.00

5) Wipeout, TBS

Impressions: 203,638,940

Interruption Rate: 2.25%

Attention Index: 83 (17% more interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 97%, Local 2%, VOD/OTT 1%

In-network Value: $4,126,015

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $253,342

*Data provided by iSpot.tv, TV Ad Measurement for Disruptive Brands*

Impressions - The total impressions within all US households including National Linear (Live & Time-shifted), VOD+OTT, and Local.

Attention Score - Measures the propensity of consumers to interrupt an ad play on TV. The higher the score, the more complete views. Actions that interrupt an ad play include changing the channel, pulling up the guide, fast-forwarding or turning off the TV.

Attention Index - Represents the Attention of a specific creative or program placement vs. the average in its respective industry. The average is represented by a score of 100, and the total index range is from 0 through 200. For example, an attention index of 125 means that there are 25% fewer interrupted ad plays compared to the average.

Imp. Types - Impression types tracked include National (Live + Time-shifted), Local, VOD & OTT. See below for further details.

In-network Value - Estimated media value of in-network promos.

Out-of-network Spend - The estimated amount spent on TV airing time for this promo's spots during a given date range.

National: Live - A national promo which was viewed during live linear television broadcast or same day, via DVR or on-demand.

Local - A promo that was aired during a local ad break slot.

VOD - This includes promos that run in on-demand content past three days (i.e. do not contain the linear promo load)

OTT - On-demand streaming content (i.e. Hulu, Roku, Fire TV Stick, Chromecast).

B&C has partnered with always-on TV ad measurement and attribution company iSpot.tv to bring you a weekly chart we call Promo Mojo: exclusive data showing the top five TV promos ranked by ad impressions. Our data covers the seven-day period through March 21.

On the strength of 273.9 million TV ad impressions, a two-minute episode of Disney Channel’s comedy short series Random Rings — that doubles as a promo for Big City Greens — takes first place. Cable networks dominate our chart, with Disney joined by National Geographic, which hypes its Genius anthology series in second place; Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, which gives some love to Mystery 101 in fourth; and HGTV, which builds excitement for Rock the Block in fifth.

CBS, the sole traditional broadcaster in our ranking this time, promotes the 2021 NCAA Basketball Tournament in third place.

Notably, the Mystery 101 spot has the highest iSpot Attention Index (124) in our ranking, meaning viewers were on average highly likely to watch it all the way through (vs. interrupting it by changing the channel, pulling up the guide, fast-forwarding or turning off the TV).

1) Random Rings/Big City Greens, Disney Channel

Impressions: 273,880,086

Interruption Rate: 5.23%

Attention Index: 103 (3% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 99%, Local 0%, VOD/OTT 1%

In-network Value: $2,130,988

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $0.00

2) Genius: Aretha, National Geographic

Impressions: 269,635,349

Interruption Rate: 1.46%

Attention Index: 111 (11% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 88%, Local 11%, VOD/OTT 1%

In-network Value: $1,226,535

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $766,871

3) 2021 NCAA Basketball Tournament, CBS

Impressions: 224,227,457

Interruption Rate: 2.75%

Attention Index: 75 (25% more interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 81%, Local 18%, VOD/OTT 1%

In-network Value: $577,559

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $2,273,138

4) Mystery 101, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

Impressions: 212,111,306

Interruption Rate: 4.18%

Attention Index: 124 (24% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 98%, Local 1%, VOD/OTT 1%

In-network Value: $1,096,368

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $0.00

5) Rock the Block, HGTV

Impressions: 208,998,416

Interruption Rate: 1.31%

Attention Index: 118 (18% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 98%, Local 1%, VOD/OTT 1%

In-network Value: $832,742

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $154,382

*Data provided by iSpot.tv, TV Ad Measurement for Disruptive Brands*

Impressions - The total impressions within all US households including National Linear (Live & Time-shifted), VOD+OTT, and Local.

Attention Score - Measures the propensity of consumers to interrupt an ad play on TV. The higher the score, the more complete views. Actions that interrupt an ad play include changing the channel, pulling up the guide, fast-forwarding or turning off the TV.

Attention Index - Represents the Attention of a specific creative or program placement vs. the average in its respective industry. The average is represented by a score of 100, and the total index range is from 0 through 200. For example, an attention index of 125 means that there are 25% fewer interrupted ad plays compared to the average.

Imp. Types - Impression types tracked include National (Live + Time-shifted), Local, VOD & OTT. See below for further details.

In-network Value - Estimated media value of in-network promos.

Out-of-network Spend - The estimated amount spent on TV airing time for this promo's spots during a given date range.

National: Live - A national promo which was viewed during live linear television broadcast or same day, via DVR or on-demand.

Local - A promo that was aired during a local ad break slot.

VOD - This includes promos that run in on-demand content past three days (i.e. do not contain the linear promo load)

OTT - On-demand streaming content (i.e. Hulu, Roku, Fire TV Stick, Chromecast).

B&C has partnered with always-on TV ad measurement and attribution company iSpot.tv to bring you a weekly chart we call Promo Mojo: exclusive data showing the top five TV promos ranked by ad impressions. Our data covers the seven-day period through March 14.

On the strength of 305.5 million TV ad impressions, a CBS promo for the 2021 Grammys takes first place — though that promotional push failed to sufficiently motivate audiences; ratings for the big show (which normally airs in January) were way down. Fox, the other traditional broadcaster in our chart, takes second place to promote the America’s Most Wanted reboot.

Rounding out the ranking: HGTV in third place, to build excitement for Rock the Block; Disney Channel in fourth, with a general network spot titled “Use Your Voice” that tells the inspiring story of ballet dancer Misty Copeland; and National Geographic in fifth, to hype the latest edition of its Genius anthology series focusing on the life of Aretha Franklin. 

Notably, the Rock the Block promo has the highest iSpot Attention Index (121) in our ranking, meaning viewers were on average highly likely to watch it all the way through (vs. interrupting it by changing the channel, pulling up the guide, fast-forwarding or turning off the TV).

1) 2021 Grammys, CBS

Impressions: 305,484,857

Interruption Rate: 1.48%

Attention Index: 108 (8% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 90%, Local 8%, VOD/OTT 2%

In-network Value: $3,280,932

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $730,916

2) America's Most Wanted, Fox

Impressions: 229,026,088

Interruption Rate: 1.07%

Attention Index: 115 (15% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 86%, Local 11%, VOD/OTT 3%

In-network Value: $1,486,036

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $1,354,201

3) Rock the Block, HGTV

Impressions: 215,375,524

Interruption Rate: 1.18%

Attention Index: 121 (21% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 98%, Local 1%, VOD/OTT 1%

In-network Value: $1,368,736

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $330,733

4) Use Your Voice, Disney Channel

Impressions: 207,948,252

Interruption Rate: 5.70%

Attention Index: 104 (4% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 97%, Local 1%, VOD/OTT 2%

In-network Value: $2,967,109

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $0.00

5) Genius, National Geographic

Impressions: 186,541,337

Interruption Rate: 1.85%

Attention Index: 102 (2% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 91%, Local 7%, VOD/OTT 2%

In-network Value: $1,499,866

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $2,559,349

*Data provided by iSpot.tv, TV Ad Measurement for Disruptive Brands*

Impressions - The total impressions within all US households including National Linear (Live & Time-shifted), VOD+OTT, and Local.

Attention Score - Measures the propensity of consumers to interrupt an ad play on TV. The higher the score, the more complete views. Actions that interrupt an ad play include changing the channel, pulling up the guide, fast-forwarding or turning off the TV.

Attention Index - Represents the Attention of a specific creative or program placement vs. the average in its respective industry. The average is represented by a score of 100, and the total index range is from 0 through 200. For example, an attention index of 125 means that there are 25% fewer interrupted ad plays compared to the average.

Imp. Types - Impression types tracked include National (Live + Time-shifted), Local, VOD & OTT. See below for further details.

In-network Value - Estimated media value of in-network promos.

Out-of-network Spend - The estimated amount spent on TV airing time for this promo's spots during a given date range.

National: Live - A national promo which was viewed during live linear television broadcast or same day, via DVR or on-demand.

Local - A promo that was aired during a local ad break slot.

VOD - This includes promos that run in on-demand content past three days (i.e. do not contain the linear promo load)

OTT - On-demand streaming content (i.e. Hulu, Roku, Fire TV Stick, Chromecast).

Disney Channel’s successful live-action comedy series Raven’s Home continues its fourth season March 19 with new episodes executive-produced by veteran Warren Hutcherson. Hutcherson — who took over production of season four in 2019 after the untimely death of Eunetta Boone, season three’s executive producer — has kept the show among Disney’s most watched and co-viewed shows, with a mix of comedic and family-oriented storylines revolving around series star Raven-Symoné. Hutcherson, whose career spans from performing standup comedy in New York in the 1980s to writing for such shows as Saturday Night Live, The Bernie Mac Show and Living Single, spoke with MCN senior content producer R. Thomas Umstead about making the switch to writing kids-targeted programming and the opportunities for writers and producers in a multiplatform television environment. 

You’ve previously worked on successful adult-targeted comedy series, so how difficult was it to adjust to writing for a younger target audience? I didn’t feel like it was that big of an adjustment. Most of the shows that I’ve worked on in my opinion are family shows. Obviously, there were subjects that Disney was not going to tackle, but it’s pretty much the same. 

How was your experience working with Raven-Symoné, and are you surprised that she and the show continue to connect with viewers? Not at all. Raven is very professional. Throughout her career she learned all the right lessons as far as being in front of the camera, and she was really eager to learn about what happens behind the camera. She had a vision of what she wanted to do, and I was fortunate because she had a lot to do with the decision of me stepping into the leadership position at the show. We both said, ‘Let’s achieve as much as we can with the show,’ and I’m always going to respect her for that.

From a producer’s standpoint, is this the best time to be in the business given the emerging content distribution platforms available? I think this is the best time to break into the industry. Back in the day, you would write a script and hope somebody read it. You had to show value to people who had some kind of connection in the business, and I feel those days are gone. Today, you could be 12 years old and start a YouTube channel, and if it turns into something huge, the industry will come to you. There are so many platforms available now that if you really want to get your voice out, then you can. If people are really compelled by that voice, then the money tree will shake in your direction. 

African-Americans are increasing their industry presence both in front of and behind the camera. Having experienced similar periods where Black content was popular only to eventually fall out of favor with distributors, do you think the current industry momentum is sustainable? It’s a really good question. If you look at the ’90s, that was true: They made a lot of Black shows and then they stopped. So there’s a sort of cyclical thing that happened in the industry up to now. What I do like now that makes me think that things might be changing is that you have a few more Black creators higher up in the food chain. That creates a situation where there’s going to be some consistent storytelling. But I’m also a realist. What I want to see is consistent good storytelling. I don’t want to see a Black version of Gilligan’s Island. 

Where do you see yourself in the next five years? I’ve been so enthusiastic about being a father that I really hadn’t thought about it. The one thing I’ve been thinking about is doing a one-man [stage] show. Or I could write a show and do it on YouTube. 

B&C has partnered with always-on TV ad measurement and attribution company iSpot.tv to bring you a weekly chart we call Promo Mojo: exclusive data showing the top five TV promos ranked by ad impressions. Our data covers the seven-day period through Jan. 31.

On the strength of 404.6 million TV ad impressions, a Syfy promo for sci-fi comedy-drama Resident Alien takes first place. CBS, which grabs second and third place to promote, respectively, The Equalizer and Clarice, is the only traditional broadcaster to make our top five.

Rounding out the ranking are Disney Channel with a general network promo in fourth, and Hallmark Channel, which gives some love to its new original movie Snowkissed in fifth.

Notably, the Snowkissed spot has the highest iSpot Attention Index (113) in our ranking, meaning viewers were on average highly likely to watch it all the way through (vs. interrupting it by changing the channel, pulling up the guide, fast-forwarding or turning off the TV).

1) Resident Alien, Syfy

Impressions: 404,558,517

Interruption Rate: 1.88%

Attention Index: 106 (6% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 91%, Local 7%, VOD/OTT 2%

In-network Value: $2,586,281

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $2,128,079

2) The Equalizer, CBS

Impressions: 197,639,909

Interruption Rate: 1.69%

Attention Index: 102 (2% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 89%, Local 9%, VOD/OTT 2%

In-network Value: $3,113,723

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $0.00

3) Clarice, CBS

Impressions: 178,266,194

Interruption Rate: 1.94%

Attention Index: 90 (10% more interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 88%, Local 10%, VOD/OTT 2%

In-network Value: $2,418,647

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $6,511

4) Disney Channel network promo, Disney Channel

Impressions: 171,765,322

Interruption Rate: 5.82%

Attention Index: 96 (4% more interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 98%, Local 1%, VOD/OTT 1%

In-network Value: $2,547,852

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $0.00

5) Snowkissed, Hallmark Channel

Impressions: 157,566,055

Interruption Rate: 2.63%

Attention Index: 113 (13% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 99%, Local 0%, VOD/OTT 1%

In-network Value: $363,423

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $0.00

*Data provided by iSpot.tv, TV Ad Measurement for Disruptive Brands*

Impressions - The total impressions within all US households including National Linear (Live & Time-shifted), VOD+OTT, and Local.

Attention Score - Measures the propensity of consumers to interrupt an ad play on TV. The higher the score, the more complete views. Actions that interrupt an ad play include changing the channel, pulling up the guide, fast-forwarding or turning off the TV.

Attention Index - Represents the Attention of a specific creative or program placement vs. the average in its respective industry. The average is represented by a score of 100, and the total index range is from 0 through 200. For example, an attention index of 125 means that there are 25% fewer interrupted ad plays compared to the average.

Imp. Types - Impression types tracked include National (Live + Time-shifted), Local, VOD & OTT. See below for further details.

In-network Value - Estimated media value of in-network promos.

Out-of-network Spend - The estimated amount spent on TV airing time for this promo's spots during a given date range.

National: Live - A national promo which was viewed during live linear television broadcast or same day, via DVR or on-demand.

Local - A promo that was aired during a local ad break slot.

VOD - This includes promos that run in on-demand content past three days (i.e. do not contain the linear promo load)

OTT - On-demand streaming content (i.e. Hulu, Roku, Fire TV Stick, Chromecast).

Mystery series Secrets of Sulphur Springs premieres on Disney Channel Jan. 15. The live-action series, about a 12-year-old boy figuring out mysteries in the abandoned hotel his family has moved into, starts with a one-hour interrupted episode. Subsequent episodes are 30 minutes. 

Set in the fictional Louisiana town of Sulphur Springs, the series follows Griffin Campbell after his family has acquired hotel The Tremont with hopes of restoring it. Griffin learns that the hotel is haunted by the ghost of a girl who disappeared decades ago. He learns of a portal within the hotel that allows him to travel back in time and uncover clues about the hotel. 

Preston Oliver, Josh Braaten, Kelly Frye, Landon Gordon and Madeleine McGraw are in the cast. 

Disney Channel said Sulphur Springs is its first-ever mystery series. 

The DisneyNow app is launching the game “Mystery at The Tremont” that is based on the series. 

Secrets of Sulphur Springs is from writer and executive producer Tracey Thomson. Charles Pratt Jr. is executive producer too. Thomson said she was inspired by films and series she watched as a child, such as The Goonies and the Indiana Jones franchise. “Movies and TV shows that kept you guessing and made you think,” she said. 

The series is produced by Gwave Productions, LLC. 

Leading into Sulphur Springs January 15 is the season five premiere of Bunk’d. 

Disney Plus' much anticipated debut of Marvel Studios' WandaVision and the return of HBO Max comedy series Search Party lead a list of new shows debuting this week.

WandaVision, which debuts Jan. 15, follows Marvel Universe characters Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) and Vision (Paul Bettany) who seek to live idealized suburban lives, but begin to suspect that everything is not as it seems, according to the streaming service.

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HBO Max will debut on Jan. 14 the fourth season of Search Party. The streaming service aired the third season of the comedy series after TBS aired the show's first two seasons. HBO Max will air the first three episodes of the season on the 14th, with three more airing on Jan. 21 and the remaining four episodes on Jan. 28.

Below are video trailers and premiere dates for several shows debuting the week of Jan. 11 to Jan. 16 on cable networks and streaming services (for some videos, viewer discretion is advised):

Jan. 11 -- Straight Up With Steve Austin (returning series) -- USA Network

Jan. 13 -- Everyone is Doing Great (comedy) -- Hulu

Jan. 13 -- Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer (documentary) -- Netflix

Jan 14 -- The Event (documentary series) -- HBO Max

Jan. 14 -- Locked Down (movie) -- HBO Max

Jan. 15 -- Servant (returning series) -- Apple Tv Plus

Jan. 15 -- One Night in Miami (drama) -- Prime Video

July 15 -- Secrets of Sulphur Springs (sci-fi) - Disney Channel

Jan. 17 -- Exhumed (reality) -- Oxygen

Disney Plus' much anticipated debut of Marvel Studios' WandaVision and the return of HBO Max comedy series Search Party lead a list of new shows debuting this week.

WandaVision, which debuts Jan. 15, follows Marvel Universe characters Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) and Vision (Paul Bettany) who seek to live idealized suburban lives, but begin to suspect that everything is not as it seems, according to the streaming service.

Also Read: Disney Plus Now at 86.8 Million Subscribers

HBO Max will debut on Jan. 14 the fourth season of Search Party. The streaming service aired the third season of the comedy series after TBS aired the show's first two seasons. HBO Max will air the first three episodes of the season on the 14th, with three more airing on Jan. 21 and the remaining four episodes on Jan. 28.

Below are video trailers and premiere dates for several shows debuting the week of Jan. 11 to Jan. 16 on cable networks and streaming services (for some videos, viewer discretion is advised):

Jan. 11 -- Straight Up With Steve Austin (returning series) -- USA Network

Jan. 13 -- Everyone Is Doing Great (comedy) -- Hulu

Jan. 13 -- Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer (documentary) -- Netflix

Jan 14 -- The Event (documentary series) -- HBO Max 

Jan. 14 -- Locked Down (movie) -- HBO Max

Jan. 15 -- Servant (returning series) -- Apple TV Plus

Jan. 15 -- One Night in Miami (drama) -- Prime Video

July 15 -- Secrets of Sulphur Springs (sci-fi) - Disney Channel

Jan. 17 -- Exhumed (reality) -- Oxygen

Disney Channel will debut its new time-travel mystery series Secrets of Sulphur Springs with a one-hour episode on Jan. 15, the network said Friday.

The series stars Preston Oliver as a pre-teen whose family looks to restore an abandoned hotel property that is rumored to be haunted by a ghost, according to the network. Josh Braaten, Kelly Frye, Landon Gordon, Madeleine McGraw, Elle Graham and Kyliegh Curran also star in the series. 

 Tracey Thomson and Charles Pratt Jr. serve as executive producers for Secrets of Sulphur Springs.

It’s the holiday season and the Disney Channel will be premiering a music video from Hamilton’s Daveed Diggs called Puppy for Hanukkah.

The hip-hop story of kids’ wishes coming true will debut Friday night at 9 p.m. and rotate on the Disney Channel and in Disney Stores this month. The music video will also be presented on DisneyMusicVEVO.

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The last big song celebrating the Jewish festival of lights was Adam Sandler’s The Hanukkah Song, which was first unwrapped on TV on Saturday Night Live in 1994.

"I was honored when Disney Channel approached me to come up with a fresh Hanukkah tune and embraced the opportunity to share my love of music and a little piece of my culture," said Diggs.

Puppy for Hanuakkah was written and produced by Diggs with William Hutson and Jonathan Snips of Clipping. The sound track features clarinet, timba and percussion. Ethan Holligsworth, an 11-year-old actor appear in the video.

"Daveed, William and Jonathan created a Hanukkah song for the ages that's inventive, humorous and relevant as it celebrates the Miracle of Lights, the diverse world we live in, and the universal joy when a family adopts a pet into a child's life," said Steven Vincent, VP, music and soundtracks, Disney Branded Television.

The lyrics to "Puppy for Hanukkah" are:

You know what I want

Whatchu want whatchu want whatchu want whatchu want

I want a puppy for Hanukkah

Wanna puppy wanna puppy wanna puppy wanna puppy

And Imma get Just what I wanted yup

Gon get it gon get it gon get it gon get it

Imma get puppy for Hanukkah

Get a puppy get a puppy get a puppy get a puppy

Some kids write lists for they Christmas gifts and send em' all off to they Santa's

But I don't trip off a list for my gift

Imma get it cause I got 8 chances

That's right 8 nights Festival of Lights go hard for a week with a plus one

So y'all keep stressing be good learn lessons

But Hanukkah is the best fun

And you can laugh if you wanna

Laugh at 'em laugh at 'em laugh at 'em laugh at 'em

But Imma get a puppy for Hanukkah

Get a puppy get a puppy get a puppy get a puppy

Clarinet no harmonica

Play the clarinet play the clarinet play the clarinet

When I get my puppy for Hanukkah

That's right.

Okay first night an' I'm feeling right

Momma came with a gift wrapped box

It don't bark don't bite don't cry when I shake it so I'm pretty sure that it's just socks

But you never know miracles happen

I tap in and start to rip the paper.

Oh please let it be 

The puppy that I wanted I don't wanna wait till (oh yep that's just socks)

Imma get what I wanted to

Whatchu want whatchu want whatchu want whatchu want

Imma get a puppy for Hanukkah

Get a puppy get a puppy get a puppy get a puppy

I ain't even trippin' on it bruh

I ain't even trip I ain't even trip I ain't even trip

Cause Imma get my puppy for Hanukkah

Ok.

Night two what it do candles get lit it's lit!

Latkes sour cream is the best dip best dip!

Apple sauce on the side I might just get

(Say the Brucha first)

Adonai ain't gonna trip

Barukh atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech ha'olam, asher kid'shanu b'mitzvotav, v'tzivanu l'hadlik ner shel Hanukkah

That blessing is a bop now I've said it

Not sure what it means but I learned in phonetic

By the way you gat a present for me is it what I wanted?

Pass that shamash let's get the flame started.

Ooooh. For me? Oh, you shouldn't have well. Guess I'll just (ripping sounds)

Oh that's a sweater! Did somebody knit this? It's really … It's really great.

This isn't going how I saw It huh

Ain't goin well it ain't going well

I really hope I get this puppy for Hanukkah

Get a puppy get a puppy get a puppy get a puppy

It's all I ever really wanted for

It's all I want it's all I want it's all I want

Just a puppy for Hanukkah

Gimme that dog

Lights keep burning and nights just pass

Menorah is now covered up with wax

I thought it would be obvious I didn't want to ask

but will tonight be the night I get my puppy at last?

My feet are warm and my body is cozy

The hats and the mittens an umbrella? Totally 

Great love it all I'm the king of style. 

There's one thing I've been wanting all this while I.... 

(yip) wait... is that?... could it be? Oh my gosh

You're everything I ever wanted for

You the one I want you the one I want you the one I want

You're my puppy for Hanukkah. 

Got my puppy got my puppy got my puppy got my puppy

Imma name you Monica

(Nah probably not that's a weird name for a dog)

But it rhymes with Hanukkah

I got my Hanukkah puppy

I got my Hanukkah puppy 

I got my Hanukkah puppy 

I got my Hanukkah puppy

I got my Hanukkah puppy

I got my Hanukkah puppy

I got my Hanukkah puppy

Ayo Davis was named executive VP, creative development and strategy, Disney Branded Television, new position at the Walt Disney Co. which has been restructuring and separating its creative and distribution functions.

Davis, who had been executive VP, talent and casting, ABC Entertainment and Disney Plus, will report to Gary Marsh, president and chief creative officer, Disney Branded Television, with a mandate to bring imaginative and aspirational programming for kids and families to the Disney-branded streaming and cable platforms.

She will oversee all live-action programming created by Disney Branded Television for Disney Plus and the Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior. She will manage the original development, current programming, original movies, unscripted content, casting & talent relations, integrated content strategy and educational research teams.

"Ayo's sophistication and taste elevate every project she touches — and her impact on the television landscape is beyond measure. As we embark on the mission of bringing more world-class content to Disney-branded platforms, I could not imagine a more perfect executive with whom to partner,” Marsh said.

Davis had been with ABC for 18 years, working on series including The Good Doctor, American Crime, How to Get Away with Murder and black-ish. She helped launch ABC Discovers, a host of casting initiatives that aim to discover, nurture and create powerful opportunities for up-and-coming talent from around the world. Alumni of the program include Lupita Nyong'o, Gina Rodriguez and Pedro Pascal.

"This is an exciting and incredible time of growth for Disney Branded Television,” Davis said. “I am honored to work with Gary and his exceptional team in leveraging a strong legacy of storytelling to create engaging programming for generations of viewers to come."

B&C has partnered with always-on TV ad measurement and attribution company iSpot.tv to bring you a weekly chart we call Promo Mojo: exclusive data showing the top five TV promos ranked by ad impressions. Our data covers the seven-day period through Oct. 25.

On the strength of 286 million TV ad impressions, a promo for Discovery’s Gold Rush is No. 1. Among traditional broadcasters, Fox grabs two spots — second place to promote the 2020 World Series and fifth for College Football — while NBC hypes the new season of The Voice in third place.

Disney Channel rounds out the ranking with a general network promo in fourth place that doubles as a pandemic-era PSA (“Don’t forget: Wash your hands”).

Notably, the Disney spot has the highest iSpot Attention Index (117) in our ranking, meaning viewers were on average highly likely to watch it all the way through (vs. interrupting it by changing the channel, pulling up the guide, fast-forwarding or turning off the TV).

1) Gold Rush, Discovery

Impressions: 286,031,439

Completion Rate: 98.37

Attention Index: 100 (0% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 94%, Local 1%, VOD/OTT 5%

In-network Value: $2,124,153

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $477,329

2) 2020 World Series, Fox

Impressions: 271,689,605

Completion Rate: 98.95

Attention Index: 112 (12% fewer interruptions than avg)

Imp. Types: National 93%, Local 6%, VOD/OTT 1%

In-network Value: $4,092,877

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $180,357

3) The Voice, NBC

Impressions: 243,674,081

Completion Rate: 98.48

Attention Index: 103 (3% fewer interruptions than avg)

Imp. Types: National 85%, Local 12%, VOD/OTT 3%

In-network Value: $2,641,715

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $342,781

4) Wash Your Hands, Disney Channel

Impressions: 239,237,622

Completion Rate: 97.64

Attention Index: 117 (17% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 97%, Local 1%, VOD/OTT 2%

In-network Value: $2,841,219

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $0.00

5) College Football, Fox

Impressions: 232,177,446

Completion Rate: 98.26

Attention Index: 114 (14% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 93%, Local 6%, VOD/OTT 1%

In-network Value: $7,003,420

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $56,435

*Data provided by iSpot.tv, TV Ad Measurement for Disruptive Brands*

Impressions - The total impressions within all US households including National Linear (Live & Time-shifted), VOD+OTT, and Local.

Attention Score - Measures the propensity of consumers to interrupt an ad play on TV. The higher the score, the more complete views. Actions that interrupt an ad play include changing the channel, pulling up the guide, fast-forwarding or turning off the TV.

Attention Index - Represents the Attention of a specific creative or program placement vs. the average in its respective industry. The average is represented by a score of 100, and the total index range is from 0 through 200. For example, an attention index of 125 means that there are 25% fewer interrupted ad plays compared to the average.

Imp. Types - Impression types tracked include National (Live + Time-shifted), Local, VOD & OTT. See below for further details.

In-network Value - Estimated media value of in-network promos.

Out-of-network Spend - The estimated amount spent on TV airing time for this promo's spots during a given date range.

National: Live - A national promo which was viewed during live linear television broadcast or same day, via DVR or on-demand.

Local - A promo that was aired during a local ad break slot.

VOD - This includes promos that run in on-demand content past three days (i.e. do not contain the linear promo load)

OTT - On-demand streaming content (i.e. Hulu, Roku, Fire TV Stick, Chromecast).

B&C has partnered with always-on TV ad measurement and attribution company iSpot.tv to bring you a weekly chart we call Promo Mojo: exclusive data showing the top five TV promos ranked by ad impressions. Our data covers the seven-day period through Oct. 18.

On the strength of just under 273 million TV ad impressions, a promo for Discovery’s Street Outlaws is No. 1. The series about street racing sets a competitive tone for our ranking, continued by promos for game show Supermarket Sweep (ABC) in second place, the 2020 CMT Music Awards (CMT) in third and The Voice (NBC) in fourth.

Disney Channel closes out the list with a general network promo celebrating Disney princesses. Notably, the Disney spot has the highest iSpot Attention Index (117) in our ranking, meaning viewers were on average highly likely to watch it all the way through (vs. interrupting it by changing the channel, pulling up the guide, fast-forwarding or turning off the TV).

1) Street Outlaws, Discovery Channel

Impressions: 272,980,009

Completion Rate: 98.53

Attention Index: 102 (2% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 99%, Local 1%, VOD/OTT 0%

In-network Value: $1,816,278

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $0.00

2) Supermarket Sweep, ABC

Impressions: 266,175,603

Completion Rate: 98.63

Attention Index: 107 (7% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 85%, Local 13%, VOD/OTT 2%

In-network Value: $2,302,881

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $1,634,228

3) 2020 CMT Music Awards, Country Music Television (CMT)

Impressions: 261,917,128

Completion Rate: 96.60

Attention Index: 106 (6% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 77%, Local 21%, VOD/OTT 2%

In-network Value: $1,703,600

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $136,409

4) The Voice, NBC

Impressions: 254,413,022

Completion Rate: 88.53

Attention Index: 110 (10% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 86%, Local 12%, VOD/OTT 2%

In-network Value: $3,581,424

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $640,433

5) My Favorite Princess Story, Disney Channel

Impressions: 236,254,180

Completion Rate: 97.90

Attention Index: 117 (17% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 97%, Local 1%, VOD/OTT 2%

In-network Value: $2,890,114

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $0.00

*Data provided by iSpot.tv, TV Ad Measurement for Disruptive Brands*

Impressions - The total impressions within all US households including National Linear (Live & Time-shifted), VOD+OTT, and Local.

Attention Score - Measures the propensity of consumers to interrupt an ad play on TV. The higher the score, the more complete views. Actions that interrupt an ad play include changing the channel, pulling up the guide, fast-forwarding or turning off the TV.

Attention Index - Represents the Attention of a specific creative or program placement vs. the average in its respective industry. The average is represented by a score of 100, and the total index range is from 0 through 200. For example, an attention index of 125 means that there are 25% fewer interrupted ad plays compared to the average.

Imp. Types - Impression types tracked include National (Live + Time-shifted), Local, VOD & OTT. See below for further details.

In-network Value - Estimated media value of in-network promos.

Out-of-network Spend - The estimated amount spent on TV airing time for this promo's spots during a given date range.

National: Live - A national promo which was viewed during live linear television broadcast or same day, via DVR or on-demand.

Local - A promo that was aired during a local ad break slot.

VOD - This includes promos that run in on-demand content past three days (i.e. do not contain the linear promo load)

OTT - On-demand streaming content (i.e. Hulu, Roku, Fire TV Stick, Chromecast).

B&C has partnered with always-on TV ad measurement and attribution company iSpot.tv to bring you a weekly chart we call Promo Mojo: exclusive data showing the top five TV promos ranked by ad impressions. Our data covers the seven-day period through Sept. 6.

On the strength of 248.6 million TV ad impressions, a promo for Discovery and its siblings — including HGTV, Food Network, OWN and Investigation Discovery (“Whatever you’re into,” an announcer declares, “it’s on the Discovery family of networks”) — tops our chart.

With the exception of NBC, which stirs up some excitement for new fall drama Transplant in second place, our ranking is filled with more cable networks: MTV in third for Teen Mom 2, Disney Channel in fourth for a bunch of its shows including Amphibia and Jessie, and ID in fifth for Crimes Gone Viral.

Notably, the Crimes Gone Viral spot has the highest iSpot Completion Rate (98.85) in our ranking, meaning viewers were on average highly likely to watch it all the way through (vs. interrupting it by changing the channel, pulling up the guide, fast-forwarding or turning off the TV).

1) Discovery family of networks, Discovery Inc.

Impressions: 248,558,129

Completion Rate: 98.76

Attention Index: 101 (1% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 96%, Local 3%, VOD/OTT 1%

In-network Value: $1,184,345

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $0.00

2) Transplant, NBC

Impressions: 226,718,253

Completion Rate: 98.30

Attention Index: 104 (4% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 86%, Local 12%, VOD/OTT 2%

In-network Value: $3,273,968

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $532,165

3) Teen Mom 2, MTV

Impressions: 217,046,523

Completion Rate: 97.66

Attention Index: 118 (18% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 84%, Local 15%, VOD/OTT 1%

In-network Value: $2,511,970

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $47,808

4) Various shows, Disney Channel

Impressions: 207,177,468

Completion Rate: 97.39

Attention Index: 105 (5% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 96%, Local 2%, VOD/OTT 2%

In-network Value: $1,944,345

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $1,401

5) Crimes Gone Viral, Investigation Discovery

Impressions: 189,508,375

Completion Rate: 98.85

Attention Index: 111 (11% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 98%, Local 1%, VOD/OTT 1%

In-network Value: $876,747

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $0.00

*Data provided by iSpot.tv, TV Ad Measurement for Disruptive Brands*

Impressions - The total impressions within all US households including National Linear (Live & Time-shifted), VOD+OTT, and Local.

Attention Score - Measures the propensity of consumers to interrupt an ad play on TV. The higher the score, the more complete views. Actions that interrupt an ad play include changing the channel, pulling up the guide, fast-forwarding or turning off the TV.

Attention Index - Represents the Attention of a specific creative or program placement vs. the average in its respective industry. The average is represented by a score of 100, and the total index range is from 0 through 200. For example, an attention index of 125 means that there are 25% fewer interrupted ad plays compared to the average.

Imp. Types - Impression types tracked include National (Live + Time-shifted), Local, VOD & OTT. See below for further details.

In-network Value - Estimated media value of in-network promos.

Out-of-network Spend - The estimated amount spent on TV airing time for this promo's spots during a given date range.

National: Live - A national promo which was viewed during live linear television broadcast or same day, via DVR or on-demand.

Local - A promo that was aired during a local ad break slot.

VOD - This includes promos that run in on-demand content past three days (i.e. do not contain the linear promo load)

OTT - On-demand streaming content (i.e. Hulu, Roku, Fire TV Stick, Chromecast).

A number of new and returning reality-themed series highlight this week's lineup of new and returning cable network and streaming service shows.

National Geographic this week fully dives into its eighth-annual SharkFest programming stunt that will run over the next five weeks, according to network officials.

Other reality-themed shows include the July 23 debut of TBS's The Lost Resort and the July 22 premiere of Netflix's Love on the Spectrum. 

On the scripted front, HBO on July 24 will debut the fourth and final season of its drama anthology series Room 104.

Below are video trailers and premiere dates for several other shows debuting the week of July 20 to July 26 on cable networks and streaming services (for some videos, viewer discretion is advised):

July 21 -- Street Food: Latin America (reality) -- Netflix

July 22 -- Corporate (comedy) -- Comedy Central

July 23 -- The Dog House (reality) -- HBO Max

July 23 -- Tig n’ seek (animation) -- HBO Max

July 24 -- Radioactive (drama) -- Prime Video

July 24 -- Raven About Bunk’d (special) -- Disney Channel

July 25 -- Surviving Joe Exotic (reality) -- Animal Planet

July 26 -- Wynonna Earp (returning series) -- Syfy 

The fourth and final season of Room 104 starts on HBO July 24. The 12 episodes tell “a unique and unexpected tale of the characters who pass through a single room of a typical American chain motel,” according to HBO. 

Mark and Jay Duplass created the show. Executive producer Sydney Fleischmann said the ethos of the series has always been “creating rules, then we break them. This season, we really put the rules to the test.”

The premiere episode is a funky one. A group of friends adores a teen songwriter who disappeared decades before. One of them finds the man, and gets him to perform for the small group in, yes, room 104. 

RELATED: Duplass Brothers Find ‘Room’ for New Season of Hotel Hijinks

Mark Duplass spoke with a musician or two about playing the character, and finally took on the role himself. He sings and plays a distinctive guitar. “We wanted a guitar that was well-loved and well-used,” Fleischmann said. “This guitar has been around the block.”

Fleischmann directed her first episode, called “Generations.” It is the series finale and shows an old man reflecting on his life. Fleischmann’s 92-year-old grandfathers, “in the winter of their lives,” were an inspiration, she said. 

She said Room 104 doesn’t feel over. “It really feels limitless,” she noted. “We feel like we can keep going.” 

Movie Upside-Down Magic premieres on Disney Channel July 31. Izabela Rose plays Nory Boxwood Horace, a student at the Sage Academy for Magical Studies. While at Sage, she’s quickly shoved into a class for those with upside-down magic — those whose powers don’t quite work the way they’re supposed to. 

Nory’s a tough kid. “She has so much energy and enthusiasm and excitement for the world, and for everybody around her,” said Joe Nussbaum, director/exec producer. “It takes a lot to put her down. It takes a lot to crush her spirit.”

The movie is based on a book of the same name. Nussbaum got a look at the script and was hooked. “I loved the concept,” he said. “I loved the idea.”

Nory’s powers are considered “wonky,” in Upside-Down Magic verbiage. She at times turns herself into a “dritten” — half dragon, half kitten. 

Upside-Down Magic may put one in mind of another book series/film franchise about a child at a school for kids with magical powers, but Nussbaum said the Harry Potter overlap is minimal. It’s similar “insomuch as it’s a school for magical kids,” he said. “Hopefully it has a different look and a different feel.”

Nussbaum suspects the timing is right for the film premiere. “We could all use a little escapism in 2020,” he said. “We could all use a story of good versus evil.”

Disney Channel will resurrect it’s successful series crossover programming stunt on  July 24 by bringing together two of its biggest shows, Raven’s Home and Bunk’d, for a primetime special.

Disney vice president of current series Kory Lunsford, who has worked on the previous 10 network series crossover specials dating back to 2007 with the That’s So Suite Life of Hanna Montana event, talks to Multichannel News about the popularity of the specials as well as why the pairing of these two shows will resonate with the network’s core tween audience. An edited version of the interview appears below. 

What’s been behind the previous success of Disney’s crossover series strategy?

I’ve actually worked on every single one of the crossover episodes going back to That’s So Suite  Life of Hannah Montana. They are fun, and this one fell in place. There was a clamoring among our showrunners and writers to want to do one and we wanted to make a big summer splash for the channel, and I think we accomplished that.

Why did Raven’s Home and Bunk’d work best in a crossover special?

You want to make sure you’re authentic in creating these shows. When we had That’s So Suite Life of Hannah Montana you had the [Suite Life of Zack & Cody] hotel serve as the gathering point. We thought, ‘what's a more fun and aspirational setting than summer camp?’ These two shows resonate the most with our audience so that was a great starting off point. They also have great, diverse ensemble casts. We were able to work with each camp -- no pun intended - to mix and match characters from each show and were able to create multiple, rich storylines.

Raven About Bunk’d is premiering in a different television environment than the first  Disney series crossover event in that fewer young viewers are now watching linear television. Do you feel this special will attract more eyeballs to the linear Disney Channel service?

Back in the day if we made it, everyone tuned in. What we’ve learned over the years as consumer viewing patterns have shifted is that if you make great content, viewers will find it. We’re focused on all platforms that offer our content -- whether it’s Disney Now or Disney Plus -- so it's all about making content that appeals to our viewers. We know word of mouth is very powerful with our audience these days, so we believe in our content and know that this story will be aspirational and will resonate with our audience.

Will you look to do future crossover specials featuring other Disney Channel shows?

Absolutely, and it’s something that we’ve already discussed. They are a bit challenging -- it takes two separate production entities merging together and working together when they normally don’t -- but they’re usually always successful. 

In a landmark move that shifts distribution of content from linear pay TV to direct-to-consumer streaming, Disney announced that it will no longer distribute Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior in the UK. The media conglomerate will instead distribute movies and series targeted to those kids networks through its Disney Plus streaming service. 

“From October 1st,  Disney Plus will become the exclusive home for content from Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior in the UK,” Disney said in a statement. 

"The direct-to-consumer service, which garnered more than 54.5 million subscribers worldwide in its first seven months, will now premiere all the latest films, series and specials from the three Disney channels, along with offering a rich and expansive back catalogue of Disney Channel titles in the UK, including Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Descendants 3 and Phineas and Ferb," Disney said.

Also read: Disney Plus: Everything You Need to Know About the Service That Went From Zero to 28.6 Million Users in Less Than Three Months

Disney’s move comes after the conglomerate failed to reach carriage terms for its kids networks with the UK’s major pay TV operators, Liberty Global’s Virgin Media and Comcast’s Sky. 

It also comes after departure announcement of David Levine, Disney’s VP of kids programming in Europe and Africa. He’s ending his 16-year tenure at the end of June. 

A Sky rep reminded The Hollywood Reporter that the pay TV operator had already struck a distribution deal for Disney Plus, adding  "We have over 5,000 episodes of on demand content alongside our brilliant linear channels, from our partners Viacom and Turner, and we’re investing more in our own Sky kids originals, too, like Moominvalley and Morph. Kids can watch favorites like Peppa Pig and Paw Patrol, SpongeBob Squarepants and The Amazing World of Gumball, all the wonderful LEGO content and much, much more. And it is all available in one place – together with the best apps, like Disney+ and Netflix – on [premium pay TV service] Sky Q.”

PP Foresight analyst Paolo Pescatore told THR that Disney’s move represents "a landmark moment.

”The streaming revolution is gathering pace and cannot be ignored,” Pescatore added. “Companies can no longer continue to support a slew of channels and cannibalize revenue streams. The future is all about streaming and this latest move sets a benchmark for others to follow suit."

B&C has partnered with always-on TV ad measurement and attribution company iSpot.tv to bring you a weekly chart we call Promo Mojo: exclusive data showing the top five TV promos ranked by ad impressions. This is the programming the networks have been promoting most heavily to drive tune-in (our data covers the seven-day period through June 28).

On the strength of 186.1 million TV ad impressions, a promo for Paramount Network’s Kevin Costner-led drama Yellowstone is No. 1 for the second week in a row.

Cable networks once again dominate our ranking, with Paramount joined by Disney Channel, which promotes Mickey Mornings; Nickelodeon, which serves up a #KidsTogether Team Umizoomi-themed promo for sister brand Noggin; Investigation Discovery, which hypes true-crime series The Murder Tapes; and HGTV, which gives some love to new show Hot Mess House. 

Notably, the ID spot has the highest iSpot Attention Index (152) in our ranking, getting 52% fewer interruptions than the average promo (interruptions include changing the channel, pulling up the guide, fast-forwarding or turning off the TV).

1) Yellowstone, Paramount Network

Impressions: 186,069,352

Attention Score: 92.34

Attention Index: 78 (22% more interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 86%, Local 11%, VOD/OTT 3%

In-network Value: $1,214,332

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $570,281

2) Mickey Mornings, Disney Channel

Impressions: 166,607,519

Attention Score: 95.45

Attention Index: 124 (24% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 97%, Local 1%, VOD/OTT 2%

In-network Value: $1,464,424

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $0.00

3) #KidsTogether, Nickelodeon

Impressions: 164,617,759

Attention Score: 96.40

Attention Index: 140 (40% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 98%, Local 1%, VOD/OTT 1%

In-network Value: $5,874,381

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $43,529

4) The Murder Tapes, Investigation Discovery

Impressions: 136,112,913

Attention Score: 97.12

Attention Index: 152 (52% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 98%, Local 1%, VOD/OTT 1%

In-network Value: $735,124

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $0.00

5) Hot Mess House, HGTV

Impressions: 133,031,959

Attention Score: 91.74

Attention Index: 72 (28% more interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 99%, Local 0%, VOD/OTT 1%

In-network Value: $1,038,543

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $0.00

*Data provided by iSpot.tv, TV Ad Measurement for Disruptive Brands*

Impressions - The total impressions within all US households including National Linear (Live & Time-shifted), VOD+OTT, and Local.

Attention Score - Measures the propensity of consumers to interrupt an ad play on TV. The higher the score, the more complete views. Actions that interrupt an ad play include changing the channel, pulling up the guide, fast-forwarding or turning off the TV.

Attention Index - Represents the Attention of a specific creative or program placement vs. the average in its respective industry. The average is represented by a score of 100, and the total index range is from 0 through 200. For example, an attention index of 125 means that there are 25% fewer interrupted ad plays compared to the average.

Imp. Types - Impression types tracked include National (Live + Time-shifted), Local, VOD & OTT. See below for further details.

In-network Value - Estimated media value of in-network promos.

Out-of-network Spend - The estimated amount spent on TV airing time for this promo's spots during a given date range.

National: Live - A national promo which was viewed during live linear television broadcast or same day, via DVR or on-demand.

Local - A promo that was aired during a local ad break slot.

VOD - This includes promos that run in on-demand content past three days (i.e. do not contain the linear promo load)

OTT - On-demand streaming content (i.e. Hulu, Roku, Fire TV Stick, Chromecast).

B&C has partnered with always-on TV ad measurement and attribution company iSpot.tv to bring you a weekly chart we call Promo Mojo: exclusive data showing the top five TV promos ranked by ad impressions. This is the programming the networks have been promoting most heavily to drive tune-in (our data covers the seven-day period through June 21).

On the strength of 400.8 million TV ad impressions, a promo for Paramount Network’s Kevin Costner-led drama Yellowstone is number one.

Cable networks once again dominate our ranking, with Paramount joined by Nickelodeon, which promotes a Loud House/The Casagrandes marathon; Disney Channel, which declares that “We stand for humanity” in a spot that calls attention to its support of Black Lives Matter; CNN, with its continuing “Facts First” campaign; and HGTV, which hypes its new series Design at Your Door. 

Notably, the Nick spot has the highest iSpot Attention Index (148) in our ranking, getting 48% fewer interruptions than the average promo (interruptions include changing the channel, pulling up the guide, fast-forwarding or turning off the TV).

1) Yellowstone, Paramount Network

Impressions: 400,834,587

Attention Score: 90.37

Attention Index: 61 (39% more interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 88%, Local 10%, VOD/OTT 2%

In-network Value: $2,786,534

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $1,862,304

2)  The Casagrandes | The Loud House, Nickelodeon

Impressions: 194,084,113

Attention Score: 96.92

Attention Index: 148 (48% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 98%, Local 1%, VOD/OTT 1%

In-network Value: $8,154,589

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $8,591

3) Black Lives Matter, Disney Channel

Impressions: 187,809,450

Attention Score: 95.81

Attention Index: 129 (29% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 97%, Local 1%, VOD/OTT 2%

In-network Value: $1,498,207

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $0.00

4) Facts First, CNN

Impressions: 163,355,103

Attention Score: 96.54

Attention Index: 141 (41% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 98%, Local 1%, VOD/OTT 1%

In-network Value: $541,288

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $0.00

5) Design at Your Door, HGTV

Impressions: 161,075,572

Attention Score: 96.08

Attention Index: 133 (33% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 100%, Local 0%, VOD/OTT 0%

In-network Value: $1,012,996

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $0.00

B&C has partnered with always-on TV ad measurement and attribution company iSpot.tv to bring you a weekly chart we call Promo Mojo: exclusive data showing the top five TV promos ranked by ad impressions. This is the programming the networks have been promoting most heavily to drive tune-in (our data covers the seven-day period through June 21).

On the strength of 400.8 million TV ad impressions, a promo for Paramount Network’s Kevin Costner-led drama Yellowstone is number one.

Cable networks once again dominate our ranking, with Paramount joined by Nickelodeon, which promotes a Loud House/The Casagrandes marathon; Disney Channel, which declares that “We stand for humanity” in a spot that calls attention to its support of Black Lives Matter; CNN, with its continuing “Facts First” campaign; and HGTV, which hypes its new series Design at Your Door. 

Notably, the Nick spot has the highest iSpot Attention Index (148) in our ranking, getting 48% fewer interruptions than the average promo (interruptions include changing the channel, pulling up the guide, fast-forwarding or turning off the TV).

1) Yellowstone, Paramount Network

Impressions: 400,834,587

Attention Score: 90.37

Attention Index: 61 (39% more interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 88%, Local 10%, VOD/OTT 2%

In-network Value: $2,786,534

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $1,862,304

2)  The Casagrandes | The Loud House, Nickelodeon

Impressions: 194,084,113

Attention Score: 96.92

Attention Index: 148 (48% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 98%, Local 1%, VOD/OTT 1%

In-network Value: $8,154,589

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $8,591

3) Black Lives Matter, Disney Channel

Impressions: 187,809,450

Attention Score: 95.81

Attention Index: 129 (29% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 97%, Local 1%, VOD/OTT 2%

In-network Value: $1,498,207

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $0.00

4) Facts First, CNN

Impressions: 163,355,103

Attention Score: 96.54

Attention Index: 141 (41% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 98%, Local 1%, VOD/OTT 1%

In-network Value: $541,288

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $0.00

5) Design at Your Door, HGTV

Impressions: 161,075,572

Attention Score: 96.08

Attention Index: 133 (33% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 100%, Local 0%, VOD/OTT 0%

In-network Value: $1,012,996

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $0.00