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| Artist = [[Bridgit Mendler]] |
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Revision as of 11:24, 20 July 2011
Disney's Friends for Change | |
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The stars of Disney's Friends for Change. | |
Genre | Public service announcement |
Starring | 58 Disney Channel and Disney XD Stars |
Narrated by | 58 Disney Channel and Disney XD stars |
Opening theme | Send It On[1] Make a Wave We Can Change The World |
Country of origin | United States, Canada |
Original language | English |
Production | |
Running time | 30 seconds to 2 minutes |
Original release | |
Network | Disney Channel |
Release | Summer 2009 |
Disney's Friends for Change, (also referred to as Friends for Change: Project Green) is a pro-social "green" initiative that started in the summer of 2009. Disney's stars stress environmental issues in the campaign, encouraging fans to take action. The year-long campaign draws on how Disney stars connect with young fans. Miley Cyrus, The Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato, and Selena Gomez are among the stars in the 30 second to 2 minute public service announcements currently airing on Disney Channel. As part of the initiative, kids will have the ability to choose how Disney will invest one million dollars in various environmental programs.[2] This was presented instead of the 2009 Disney Channel Games. The first Disney Friends for Change Games premiered June 24, 2011 on Disney Channel, replacing Disney Channel Games.
Stars participating in the initiative
Star | Show/Movie |
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Nicole Anderson | JONAS L.A |
Moises Arias | Hannah Montana Forever, Dadnapped |
Allisyn Ashley Arm | Sonny with a Chance, So Random! |
Jake T. Austin | Wizards of Waverly Place, Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie |
Chloe Bridges | Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam |
Doug Brochu | Sonny with a Chance, So Random! |
Kelsey Chow | Den Brother, Pair of Kings |
Davis Cleveland | Shake It Up |
Zendaya | Shake It Up |
Miley Cyrus | Hannah Montana Forever, Hannah Montana: The Movie |
Hutch Dano | Zeke and Luther, Den Brother |
Jason Dolley | Hatching Pete, Good Luck Charlie, Minutemen |
Kenton Duty | Shake It Up |
Jason Earles | Hannah Montana Forever, Dadnapped, Kickin' It |
Matthew "Mdot" Finley | Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam |
Roshon Fegan | Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, Shake It Up |
Jordan Francis | Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam |
Selena Gomez | Wizards of Waverly Place, Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie, Princess Protection Program |
David Henrie | Wizards of Waverly Place, Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie, Dadnapped |
Adam Hicks | Zeke and Luther, Lemonade Mouth |
Adam Irigoyen | Shake It Up |
Carlon Jeffery | A.N.T. Farm |
Frankie Jonas | JONAS L.A., Camp Rock 2: the Final Jam |
Joe Jonas | JONAS L.A., Camp Rock, Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam |
Kevin Jonas | JONAS L.A., Camp Rock, Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam |
Nick Jonas | JONAS L.A., Camp Rock, Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam |
Chelsea Kane | JONAS L.A., Fish Hooks, Minutemen, Starstruck |
Sterling Knight | Sonny with a Chance, Starstruck, So Random! |
Daniel Curtis Lee | Zeke and Luther |
Demi Lovato | Sonny with a Chance, Camp Rock, Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, Princess Protection Program |
Caitlyn Taylor Love | I'm in the Band |
Meaghan Jette Martin | Camp Rock, Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam |
Sierra McCormick | A.N.T. Farm |
China Anne McClain | A.N.T. Farm |
Bridgit Mendler | Good Luck Charlie, Lemonade Mouth |
Logan Miller | I'm in the Band |
Mitchel Musso | Hannah Montana, Phineas and Ferb, Pair of Kings, Hatching Pete |
Ryan Newman | Zeke and Luther |
Ryan Ochoa | Pair of Kings |
Emily Osment | Hannah Montana Forever, Dadnapped |
Anna Maria Perez de Taglé | Camp Rock, Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam |
Bradley Steven Perry | Good Luck Charlie |
Jasmine Richards | Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam |
Debby Ryan | The Suite Life on Deck, 16 Wishes,Jessie |
Stefanie Scott | A.N.T. Farm |
Doc Shaw | The Suite Life on Deck, Pair of Kings |
Jake Short | A.N.T. Farm |
Brandon Mychal Smith | Sonny with a Chance, Starstruck, So Random! |
Brenda Song | The Suite Life on Deck, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody |
Cole Sprouse | The Suite Life on Deck, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody |
Dylan Sprouse | The Suite Life on Deck, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody |
Jennifer Stone | Wizards of Waverly Place, Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars |
Alyson Stoner | Camp Rock, Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, High School Musical 5 |
Gregg Sulkin | Wizards of Waverly Place, Avalon High |
Caroline Sunshine | Shake It Up |
Bella Thorne | Shake It Up, Shake It Up: The Movie |
Tiffany Thornton | Sonny with a Chance, Hatching Pete, So Random!, High School Musical 5 |
Send It On
"Disney's Friends for Change" | |
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Song |
"Send It On" is a song by Disney's Friends for Change, a charity group formed by Disney for their "Friends for Change" campaign, that includes Miley Cyrus, Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato, and Selena Gomez. The song has sold 172,819 tracks with proceeds going to various charities.[3] The song peaked at #20 on the Billboard Hot 100 In the issue dated Aug. 29, 2009.[4]
Background
Initially known as "Pass It On", the song was written by Adam Anders and Nikki Hassman in collaboration with Peter Astrom.[5] The four artists went through several recording sessions in early April 2009.[5] Each person shared their opinion in regards to the song and Disney's Friends for Change in an interview with Access Hollywood. Joe Jonas said that the song is one with a "great message." He added that the song is about helping the Earth in whichever way possible and that it is mainly about letting "everyone know." Joe Jonas said the song even reminds oneself to be more eco-friendly.[6]
Cyrus mentioned that her favorite part to record was the line "One spark starts a fire." Cyrus said she "loved" the line because it was true for her and that if children send on the message, everyone will know. She also believed that they were "encouraging kids to do it", which she found inspirational.[6] Lovato stated: "It's very important to us to be good to the environment" and that the song is a part of a "big movement" that they are attempting to achieve.[6] Kevin Jonas said it was a "big honor" and that "the vibe [...] is great" because they have "all known each other for years now."[6] Nick Jonas said that the song is just about "taking those tiny steps" that could make the Earth better.[6]
Make a Wave
"Disney's Friends for Change" | |
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Song |
"Make a Wave" is a song sung by Demi Lovato and Joe Jonas for Disney's Friends for Change, a charity group formed by Disney for their "Friends for Change" campaign. The song was written by Scott Krippayne and Jeff Peabody, the same team that penned Jordin Sparks' song, This Is My Now for American Idol. Make A Wave was introduced and performed at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL. during the “Celebrate Family Volunteers and to be featured in the upcoming Disneynature film “OCEANS".
Background
The song debuted on February 26 on Radio Disney, getting as high as #4 on the Top 30 Countdown, while the music video had its world premiere on Disney Channel March 14 and launched online the following day at Disney.com. "Make a Wave" was available beginning March 15 on iTunes, with all proceeds benefiting environmental charities through the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund (DWCF). ”OCEANS” hit theaters April 22, 2010 (Earth Day).[7] It peaked at number 84 on Billboard Hot 100.[8]
Chart Performance
The song peaked in the #84 position on Billboard Hot 100, losing for Send it On who peaked at the #20 position. The song is a success on Radio Disney top 30 Countdown but loses to Send it On. For Demi Lovato promotional singles, this as the best promotional single due to Me, Myself and Time the promotional single from Sonny With a Chance peaked at the #4 position on Bubbling Under Hot 100 who is #104 for Billboard Hot 100, making this her best position for a promotional single, but Me, Myself and Time on Radio Disney Top 30 Countdown, peaked on #1 position making Make a Wave losing for Me, Myself and Time on Radio Disney.
Track listings
- U.S. / Digital Download
- "Make a Wave" (Digital Download) – 3:48
- "Make a Wave" (Instrumental) – 3:48
Charts
Chart (2010) | Peak position |
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U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 84 |
Radio Disney Top 30 Countdown | 4 |
We Can Change the World
"Disney's Friends for Change" | |
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Song |
"We Can Change the World" is a song sung by Bridgit Mendler for the Disney's Friends for Change campaign and specifically, for the first Disney's Friends for Change Games.[9]
Background
Music video
The music video premiered on Disney Channel on June 10.
Donations
Donation distribution for Project Green[10][11] | |||
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Amount | Organization | Intent | |
$100,000 | Wildlife Conservation Society | To protect arctic wildlife from the effects of climate change | |
$50,000 | San Bernardino National Forest Association | To be used in the SBNFA's Children's Forest, where children plant new trees | |
$50,000 | Birdlife International and Haribon Foundation | To protect endangered tropical forests in the Philippines | |
$25,000 | CHF International | To decrease pollution and deforestation by sending fuel-efficient stoves to Rwanda | |
$25,000 | ECOLIFE Foundation International | To help end deforestation in the Oyamel forest in Mexico | |
$10,000 | Arbor Day Foundation | To replant trees in Florida state forests damaged by wildfires |
Special Presentation
A 30 minute program called "Lights, Camera, Take Action! Backstage with Disney's Friends for Change" hosted by Tiffany Thornton was shown on Disney Channel directly after the Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie. It showcased the scenes footage during the making of the project.[12]
Friends for Change Games
The first Disney's Friends for Change Games as been announced for the summer of 2011, replacing the Disney Channel Games. It premiered on June 24, 2011.[13]
References
- ^ Lovato, Demi (2009-06-06). "Demi Lovato Twitter (ddlovato)". Demi Lovato via Twitter. Retrieved 2009-08-13.
- ^ "THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY LAUNCHES DISNEY'S FRIENDS FOR CHANGE". Disney Channel. 2009-05-14. Retrieved 2009-06-05.
- ^ ""Send It On," the Inspiring Anthem for Disney's "Friends for Change: Project Green," is a Success on Radio, TV and Online". Disney Channel. August 20, 2009. Retrieved 2009-08-20.
- ^ "Billboard Hot 100 Chart". Billboard.com. August 20, 2009. Retrieved 2009-08-20.
- ^ a b Kaufman, Gil (April 3, 2009). "Miley Cyrus And Nick Jonas Hook Up For Charity". MTV News. Viacom. Retrieved November 11, 2009.
- ^ a b c d e "Disney Megastars Come Together For 'Friends For Change: Project Green' Campaign (August 6, 2009)". Access Hollywood. NBC Universal Television Distribution. August 6, 2009. Retrieved August 20, 2009.
- ^ ""Make A Wave," Joe Jonas & Demi Lovato "Make a Wave" at Epcot,"". February 12, 2010.
- ^ "Rihanna Remains Atop Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved 2010-03-05.
- ^ "Premiere of Disney's Friends for Change Anthem "We Can Change The World," Performed By Bridgit Mendler, Friday, June 10 on Disney Channel and Radio Disney". Disney Channel Medianet. Retrieved June 9, 2011.
- ^ http://disney.go.com/projectgreen/resourceclimate/
- ^ http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/08/disneys-green-teens-bffs-for-change.php
- ^ Send It On Press Release
- ^ http://www.nickandmore.com/2011/05/16/disney-friends-for-change-games-premieres-june-24-on-disney-channel-and-june-27-on-disney-xd/