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06-10-2007, 12:09 AM
Disney Channel in Tune with Preschool Movers
Reuters
June 7, 2007
LOS ANGELES - Disney Channel has given the series go-ahead to "Imagination Movers," a show for the preschool-targeted "Playhouse Disney" daily programming block that stars the New Orleans-based music group of the same name.
In addition, the group, whose music videos have been airing on Disney Channel since the fall, has signed with Walt Disney Records.
"Movers," which will include music performances, stories and skits, is intended to emphasize creative problem-solving skills and introduce "high-energy" rock music to kids. It will feature the band members as "everyday guy" brainstormers working hard to solve "idea emergencies."
The band, now on tour, comprises former journalist Rich Collins, former teacher Scott Durbin, architect Dave Poche and Scott "Smitty" Smith, a New Orleans firefighter who was a member of the Hurricane Katrina search-and-rescue team. Three of the band members lost their homes, production office, instruments and props to Katrina.
The series is targeted for a 2008 premiere.
In October, Walt Disney Records will release a "definitive introduction" to the Movers with a collection of songs titled "Juicebox Heroes," selected from the group's three albums. A new studio album, scheduled for next year, will feature original songs from the series.
Reuters
June 7, 2007
LOS ANGELES - Disney Channel has given the series go-ahead to "Imagination Movers," a show for the preschool-targeted "Playhouse Disney" daily programming block that stars the New Orleans-based music group of the same name.
In addition, the group, whose music videos have been airing on Disney Channel since the fall, has signed with Walt Disney Records.
"Movers," which will include music performances, stories and skits, is intended to emphasize creative problem-solving skills and introduce "high-energy" rock music to kids. It will feature the band members as "everyday guy" brainstormers working hard to solve "idea emergencies."
The band, now on tour, comprises former journalist Rich Collins, former teacher Scott Durbin, architect Dave Poche and Scott "Smitty" Smith, a New Orleans firefighter who was a member of the Hurricane Katrina search-and-rescue team. Three of the band members lost their homes, production office, instruments and props to Katrina.
The series is targeted for a 2008 premiere.
In October, Walt Disney Records will release a "definitive introduction" to the Movers with a collection of songs titled "Juicebox Heroes," selected from the group's three albums. A new studio album, scheduled for next year, will feature original songs from the series.