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Disney Channel -- which introduced a generation of kids and tweens to movie musicals -- will premiere the highly anticipated 'TEEN BEACH MOVIE' a modern take on classic beach party movies, FRIDAY, JULY 19 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT).

Nickelodeon fans have spoken! Voting for their favorites in television, sports, music and film, kids everywhere have made their voices heard as the network announces the nominees for NICKELODEON'S 26th ANNUAL KIDS' CHOICE AWARDS, airing Saturday, March 23.

Tween and teen stars of Disney Channel and Disney XD champion kindness and generosity of spirit towards others in 'Show Some Heart' video messages to be posted on the young actors' Twitter feeds and @DisneyChannelPR beginning today, February 8.

Disney Channel, Disney XD and Radio Disney will premiere the 'O.W.C.A' disco anthem, inspired by the iconic hit 'Y.M.C.A.,' in tribute to the Emmy Award-winning hit series PHINEAS AND FERB, beginning FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1.

Music, magic and merriment come together when Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida present the 29th annual 'Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade' holiday TV special, airing today, December 25 on the ABC Television Network.

Radio Disney and Disney Channel audiences have voted and teen sister pop singers and actresses Chloe and Halle Bailey from Atlanta, Georgia have been named the season five winner of Radio Disney's 'N.B.T.' (Next BIG Thing), it was announced this evening by Radio Disney on-air personality Jake Whetter, on stage at the 'N.B.T.' Finale event in Los Angeles, California. Performances and special guest appearances included Hollywood Records recording artist and 'N.B.T.' season three finalist Coco Jones, 'N.B.T.' season four winner Shealeigh, and 'Austin & Ally' stars Laura Marano and Ross Lynch along with his band R5. Highlights from the finale event will air during the Disney Channel premiere of 'Disney's A Christmas Carol' on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT). As winner of Radio Disney's 'N.B.T.,' Chloe and Halle will record a new single to be released by Disney Music Group, which they will perform on the hit Disney Channel series 'Austin & Ally.'

Music, magic and merriment come together when Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida present the 29th annual 'Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade' holiday TV special, airing December 25 on the ABC Television Network.

Disney Channel Announces December 2012 Programming Highlights:

Disney Channel, the #1 cable channel in Total Viewers, Kids 2-11, Kids 6-11 and Tweens, will present its second annual Fa-la-la-lidays programming event beginning Friday, November 23 with new holiday themed-episodes premiering SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2.

In a thrilling performance showcasing dance and gymnastic skills, the dance duo DJ's Mix - 9-year-old Jaycee and 10-year-old Dylynn from Arizona - earned viewers' votes to win Disney Channel's 'Make Your Mark: Shake It Up Dance Off,' the popular talent competition for kids.

Radio Disney and Disney Channel will introduce the 'N.B.T.' (Next BIG Thing) season five artists when the popular musical talent competition premieres during the upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie 'Girl Vs. Monster' on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT), and throughout the day on Radio Disney.

Justin Bieber and Olympic Gold medalist Gabby Douglas appear, Debby Ryan ('Jessie') and Roshon Fegan ('Shake It Up,' 'Dancing with the Stars') will once again host and platinum recording artist Cher Lloyd and top choreographer Rosero McCoy are set to judge Disney Channel's popular talent competition for kids, 'Make Your Mark: Shake It Up Dance Off.' The multi-platform TV, online and radio initiative culminates with two special telecasts, including performances by 'Austin & Ally' star/Hollywood Records recording artist Ross Lynch and 'Shake It Up' stars Bella Thorne and Zendaya, among others, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19 and SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Disney Channel will debut an interstitial featuring Ross Lynch and Laura Marano, Disney's Friends for Change Ambassadors and stars of the hit series 'Austin & Ally,' working with the nonprofit organization TreePeople to connect kids with nature, inspire conservation and create green spaces at San Pedro Elementary School in Los Angeles. The interstitial begins airing FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 on Disney Channel.

Radio Disney and Disney Channel will introduce the 'N.B.T.' (Next BIG Thing) season five artists when the popular musical talent competition premieres during the upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie 'Girl Vs. Monster' on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT), and throughout the day on Radio Disney.

Disney Channel salutes summer with the world premiere of the 'Heard It On The Radio' music video performed by 'Austin & Ally' star Ross Lynch.

Disney Channel stars Debby Ryan ('Jessie'), Bella Thorne and Zendaya ('Shake It Up'), Ross Lynch and Laura Marano ('Austin & Ally') will join more than 100 youth leaders from around the world for the Disney Kids and Nature Celebration APRIL 13-14 at the Walt Disney World Resort.

For a proactive, far-reaching campaign that encourages kids and families to take a stand against cyberbullying, Common Sense Media teamed with Disney's Friends for Change, the popular initiative that inspires kids to make a difference in their world.

Tony Award-nominated actor Kevin Chamberlin ('Jessie,' Broadway's 'The Addams Family') will be starring in Disney Channel's TEEN BEACH MUSICAL, a modern 'no more complications, just good vibrations,' break into song and dance comedy in which surfer girl McKenzie and her boyfriend Brady literally go into a classic surf movie musical.

Opposites rock in 'Austin & Ally,' a new comedy series about an unlikely friendship, singing, songwriting and the adventures of trying to achieve one's dreams, premiering SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.