Television
All in This Together: The Unofficial Story of High School Musical by ISBN: 9781550227642Date: 2007-02-08When the Disney Channel aired its original movie High School Musical in January 2006, they were expecting a solid ratings response. What they got was a cultural phenomenon that not only launched the film into the stratosphere - it also turned its young cast into superstars.
Disney Channel Tween Programming by ISBN: 9781476681948Date: 2020-08-31In this essay collection, the attention is turned to The Disney Channel and the programs it presents for a largely tween audience. Since its emergence as a market category in the 1980s, the tween demographic has commanded purchasing power and cultural influence, and the impressionability and social development of the age group makes it an important range of people to study.
Disney TV by ISBN: 0814330843Date: 2004-07-31In Disney TV, J. P. Telotte examines the history of the Disney television series while placing it in context - the film industry's reaction to television in the post-World War II era, the Disney Studios' place in the American entertainment industry, and Walt Disney's dream to create the modern theme park. Telotte's guiding principle in this examination is to illustrate how Disney changed the relationship between cinema and television and, perhaps more importantly, how it affected American culture.
Girlhood on Disney Channel by ISBN: 9781138947986Date: 2017-03-10This book includes analyses of this Disney Channel programming, as well as Disney corporate reports and executive statements, together with Disney Channel stars' performances, promotional appearances, media production, philanthropic efforts, and entrepreneurism.
Official Mickey Mouse Club Book by ISBN: 9780786880423Date: 1995-03-23The complete Mickey Mouse Club story from the club's origins in 1929 to the show's worldwide syndication and the 25th anniversary show, and a behind-the-scenes look at how it all began: how Walt picked the first Mouseketeers, their first live appearance at Disneyland, and the ups and downs of being part of that unique fraternity.
Reasserting the Disney Brand in the Streaming Era: A Critical Examination of Disney+ by 
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ISBN: 9781000866827Contents: Sign in or sign up -- Him too : John Lasseter's sexism and the simple solution of Purl -- Marvel heroes at mouseketeer prices -- The Mandalorian : Disney's "baby" steps toward fan service -- The wonderful world of Jeff Goldblum -- We're going to Disney+!.
Tweencom Girls: Gender and Adolescence in Disney and Nickelodeon Sitcoms by ISBN: 9781498550581Date: 2018-12-17Tweencom Girls analyzes the different ways character tropes are portrayed in media targeted at eight- to twelve-year-olds, particularly female characters, over the last twenty-five years. The book focuses particularly on sitcoms produced by the cable giants Disney Channel and Nickelodeon because of their popularity and ubiquity.
Why? Because We Still Like You: An Oral History of the Mickey Mouse Club by ISBN: 9780446545952Date: 2010-10-29An oral history of the Mickey Mouse Club show, featuring interviews with Mouseketeers and people involved with the show, along with commentary about how it became a pop culture phenomenon.
The Wonderful World of Disney Television by ISBN: 9780786863594Date: 1997-09-22Accompanied by black-and-white photographs and statistics, a unique chronicle follows all of Disney's television programs and includes complete schedules of all broadcasts, seasonal highlights, behind-the-scenes stories, plot synopses, and much more.
- "As Seen on TV: The Intersection of WandaVision and the Impact of Family Depictions in Sitcoms" / by Coby Harris
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Dissertation--MA; Drexel University, 2022.
Family life has been a staple of the sitcom genre since its inception. Still, the ubiquity of the ideal suburban family that first appeared in the mid-1950s has stayed a part of the genre and continues to impact how viewers perceive the average American family. The increased availability of old sitcoms on streaming services has created a need to better understand the impact of these depictions. The Disney+ limited series WandaVision (2021) provides a perfect basis to understand this role. Through an in-depth analysis of this series, this study examines the evolution of the sitcom family, from the picture-perfect 1950s to the present day, the roles each depiction served for their contemporary audiences, and the effects they have on the viewers of today. Using the concepts of Media Effects and Social Learning Theory to analyze the character of Wanda Maximoff, this study addresses what can happen when sitcoms’ unrealistic idea of normalcy impacts the lives of viewers. - "Disney Plus: Launch & Beyond" / by Demetrios Daniel
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Dissertation--M.A.; CSU Los Angeles, 2021.
A case study meant to explore the current political, economic, environmental, social and technological landscape for Disney’s newest and most recent venture, the streaming platform Disney+, as it breaks into the streaming industry. Another purpose for this study is, under the basis of an in-depth SWOT analysis, to further add to the understanding of how successful this big business move can be, as well as reveal the reasons behind consumer behavior when choosing Disney + for their preferred streaming platform. Due to the worldwide ramifications resulting from COVID-19, some sectors analyzed got affected more than others and as a result, it also needs to be taken into consideration when trying to determine whether Disney+ will enjoy success or not. The study ends by considering all the points made through the earlier analysis and recommending actions for the Walt Disney company.