Disney's Friends for Change explained

Alt Name:Disney's Friends for Change
Friends for Change: Project Green
Genre:Public service announcement
Starring:56 Disney Channel and Disney XD stars
Narrated:56 Disney Channel and Disney XD stars
Opentheme:"Send It On"[1]
"Make a Wave"
"We Can Change the World"
"Rise"
Country:United States, Canada
Language:English
Runtime:30 seconds - 2 minutes
Channel:Disney Channel
Italic Title:no

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.

History

29 Disney stars featured in a year-long TV and radio campaign encouraging young fans to take action on environmental issues in 4 key areas: climate, waste, water, and habitat. Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, and the Jonas Brothers were among the original stars in the 30 second to 2 minute public service announcements airing on Disney Channel and Radio Disney. As part of the initiative, kids were encouraged to pledge online to adopt environmentally-friendly habits such as recycling through the Disney Channel website. They also had the ability to choose how Disney would invest one million dollars in various environmental programs.[2] The initiative was presented instead of the 2009 and 2010 Disney Channel Games. The first Disney's Friends for Change Games premiered June 24, 2011 on Disney Channel, replacing the Disney Channel Games. A special 30 minute program called "Lights, Camera, Take Action! Backstage with Disney's Friends for Change" that was shown on Disney Channel directly after , was hosted by Tiffany Thornton and directed by Michael Blum and Tracy Pion. It showcased behind-the-scenes footage during the making of the project.[3]

When a show ends and the stars begin to transition their way out of Disney Channel, they leave the initiative as well. This is the case for the Hannah Montana and Jonas stars, among the other stars that have left., there were 36 Disney Channel stars participating in the initiative, and 22 former Disney Channel stars who have left the initiative.

Friends for Change Games

The first Disney's Friends for Change Games was announced for the summer of 2011, replacing the Disney Channel Games, and premiered on June 24, 2011.

Participants

Below is a list of past and present stars participating in the initiative.

Former

StarShow/Movie Representing
Nicole Gale AndersonJonas
Moises AriasHannah Montana
Jake T. AustinWizards of Waverly Place,
Miley CyrusHannah Montana
Matthew "Mdot" Finley
Jordan FrancisCamp Rock,
Selena GomezWizards of Waverly Place, Princess Protection Program,
David HenrieWizards of Waverly Place,
Joe JonasJonas, Camp Rock,
Kevin Jonas
Nick Jonas
Demi LovatoSonny with a Chance, Camp Rock, Princess Protection Program, , As the Bell Rings
Meaghan MartinCamp Rock,
Kyle MasseyCory in the House, That's So Raven, Fish Hooks, , Life is Ruff
Emily OsmentHannah Montana
Bradley Steven PerryGood Luck Charlie, Mighty Med,
Anna Maria Perez de TagléCamp Rock,
Jasmine RichardsCamp Rock, , Naturally, Sadie
Jake ShortA.N.T. Farm, Mighty Med,
Brenda SongGet a Clue, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, The Suite Life on Deck, Stuck in the Suburbs, , The Suite Life Movie
Cole SprouseThe Suite Life of Zack and Cody,The Suite Life on Deck, The Suite Life Movie
Dylan Sprouse
Jennifer StoneWizards of Waverly Place,
Alyson StonerThe Suite Life of Zack and Cody,The Suite Life on Deck, Phineas and Ferb, Camp Rock,
Gregg SulkinWizards of Waverly Place, Avalon High (film)
Brandon Mychal SmithSonny with a Chance, So Random!, Let it Shine
Caroline SunshineShake It Up
Shake It Up, Frenemies
Tiffany ThorntonSonny with a Chance, So Random!
Doug Brochu
Allisyn Ashley Arm
Chloe Bridges
Kelsey ChowPair of Kings, Den Brother
Davis ClevelandShake It Up
Hutch DanoZeke and Luther, Den Brother
Jason DolleyHatching Pete, Good Luck Charlie
Kenton DutyShake It Up
Roshon FeganCamp Rock, , Shake It Up
Adam HicksZeke and Luther, Lemonade Mouth (film)
Adam IrigoyenShake It Up
Sterling KnightSonny with a Chance, So Random!, Starstruck
Daniel Curtis LeeZeke and Luther
Caitlyn Taylor LoveI'm in the Band
Bridgit MendlerGood Luck Charlie, Lemonade Mouth (film)
Logan MillerI'm in the Band
Mitchel MussoHannah Montana, Pair of Kings, Hatching Pete
Ryan NewmanZeke and Luther
Ryan OchoaPair of Kings
Doc ShawThe Suite Life on Deck, Pair of Kings
Carlon JefferyA.N.T. Farm, Cloud 9
Sierra McCormickA.N.T. Farm
Stefanie ScottA.N.T. Farm, Frenemies
China Anne McClainA.N.T. Farm, How to Build a Better Boy
Chelsea KaneJonas, Fish Hooks
Jason EarlesHannah Montana, Kickin' It
Debby RyanThe Suite Life on Deck, Jessie, The Suite Life Movie, Radio Rebel
Ross LynchAustin & Ally, Teen Beach Movie, Teen Beach 2
Laura MaranoAustin & Ally, Bad Hair Day
Cameron BoyceJessie, Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything, Descendants
ZendayaShake It Up, Frenemies, K.C. Undercover, Zapped
Karan BrarJessie, Bunk'd, Invisible Sister
Skai JacksonJessie, Bunk'd
Peyton ListJessie, Bunk'd, The Swap

Donations

AmountOrganizationIntent[4] [5]
$100,000Wildlife Conservation SocietyTo protect arctic wildlife from the effects of climate change
$50,000 San Bernardino National Forest AssociationTo be used in the SBNFA's Children's Forest, where children plant new trees
$50,000Birdlife International and Haribon FoundationTo protect endangered tropical forests in the Philippines
$25,000CHF InternationalTo decrease pollution and deforestation by sending fuel-efficient stoves to Rwanda
$25,000ECOLIFE Foundation InternationalTo help end deforestation in the Oyamel forest in Mexico
$10,000Arbor Day FoundationTo replant trees in Florida state forests damaged by wildfires

Send It On

See main article: Send It On (Disney song).

Make a Wave

Make a Wave
Cover:Make A Wave.jpg
Border:yes
Type:Promotional Single
Artist:Demi Lovato and Joe Jonas
Released:February 26, 2010
Recorded:2009
Genre:Pop
Length:4:01
Label:Walt Disney, Hollywood

"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, Florida. It was also featured in the 2009 Disneynature film Oceans.

Background

The song debuted on February 26 on Radio Disney, reaching as high as number 4 on the Top 30 Countdown, while the music video had its world premiere on Disney Channel on 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. Oceans hit theaters April 22, 2010 (Earth Day). It peaked at number 84 on Billboard Hot 100.[6]

Music video

The music video premiered on Disney Channel on March 14 and launched online the following day at Disney.com. It was directed by Michael Blum and Tracy Pion, and was filmed at Point Dume in Malibu. The video features Joe and Demi enjoying the beach and performing the song, intercut with footage from the film Oceans.

Chart performance

The song peaked at number 84 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was a success on Radio Disney's Top 30 Countdown.

Track listings

  1. "Make a Wave" (Digital Download)  - 4:01
  2. "Make a Wave" (Instrumental)  - 3:48

Awards

We Can Change the World

We Can Change the World
Cover:Disney We Can Change the World cover.jpeg
Border:yes
Type:Promotional single
Artist:Bridgit Mendler
Released:June 11, 2011
Recorded:2011
Genre:Pop
Length:3:19
Label:Hollywood

"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.[8] The song was written by Joacim Persson and Mendler herself.

Background

The song premiered on Radio Disney on June 10. With its release, Disney donated $250,000 to the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund. The song was made available for download on the Friends for Change website and on iTunes on June 11.[8] All proceeds went to environmental charities, similar to the other songs released for the initiative.

Music video

The music video premiered on Disney Channel on June 10. It was directed by Art Spigel, director of the Disney Channel Games, and was filmed on-location at Disney Golden Oak Ranch in Los Angeles, California. The song features Mendler happily singing in a park with a camera in her hand and into a microphone. Kids from all over the world eventually join her in singing the anthem. Some of the kids include international Disney Channel stars Valeria Baroni, Jorge Blanco, Olavo Cavalheiro, Nicole Ishida, Murtuza Kutianawala and Eve Ottino.[8]

Track listings

  1. "We Can Change the World"  - 3:19
  1. "We Can Change the World"  - 3:19
  2. "We Can Change the World (Instrumental)"  - 3:19

Release history

Rise

Rise
Cover:Disney Rise cover.jpeg
Border:yes
Type:Promotional
Artist:McClain Sisters
Released:March 26, 2012
Recorded:2012
Length:4:11
Label:Walt Disney, Hollywood

"Rise" is a song sung by McClain Sisters for the Disney's Friends for Change campaign for the second Disney's Friends for Change Games.[9] [10] It was also used in the end credits of the Disneynature film, Chimpanzee.[11] The song was written by the McClains.[12]

Background

The song premiered on iTunes on March 23, 2012.[13]

Music video

The music video premiered on Vevo March 26, 2012.[14]

Track listings

  1. "Rise" (Digital Download)  - 4:11

Charts

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Demi Lovato Twitter (ddlovato) . Demi Lovato via Twitter . June 6, 2009 . August 13, 2009 . Lovato . Demi.
  2. Web site: The Walt Disney Company Launches Friends for Change . . May 15, 2009 . June 5, 2009 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090519223045/http://www.disneychannelmedianet.com/web/showpage/showpage.aspx?program_id=3121352&type=lead . May 19, 2009 .
  3. "Send It On," An Anthem By The World's Biggest Teen Stars, Miley Cyrus, Jonas Brothers, Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato, For Disney's "Friends for Change: Project Green," Will Debut on Radio Disney, Disney Channel, Disney.com and iTunes . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100113123243/http://disneychannelmedianet.com/DNR/2009/doc/F4C_PR_080609.doc . 2010-01-13 . Disney Channel . August 6, 2009 . August 19, 2011.
  4. Web site: Friends for Change: Project Green - Charitable Giving Programs . Disney Channel . August 19, 2011.
  5. Web site: Disney's Green Teens: BFFs For Change . Treehugger . August 12, 2009 . August 19, 2011 . Cruger, Roberta.
  6. Rihanna Remains Atop Hot 100 . . March 5, 2010.
  7. Web site: Do Something Awards Nominees | Vanity & Veins . 2012-08-24 . 2016-03-14 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160314224352/https://zydrateanatomy.wordpress.com/2011/07/22/do-something-awards-2011-nominees/ . dead .
  8. Web site: 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 . June 9, 2011 . Disney Channel Medianet . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130921060009/http://www.disneychannelmedianet.com/DNR/2011/We_can_Change_the_World_release.doc . September 21, 2013 .
  9. Web site: 2012-03-14 . McCLAIN SISTERS NOW SIGNS TO HOLLYWOOD RECORDS! . 2024-01-09 . CLINTON LINDSAY . en-US.
  10. Web site: 2013-10-23 . Official website for The McClain Sisters featuring news, music, videos, album info, tour dates, and more. . 2024-01-09 . 2013-10-23 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131023072219/http://mcclainsistersmusic.com/ . bot: unknown .
  11. 2012 . . Motion picture . . The song plays over the beginning half of the credits .
  12. 2012 . . Motion picture . . Information is present in the "Music" section of the credits .
  13. Web site: iTunes - Music - Rise (feat. McClain Sisters) [From "Disneynature: Chimpanzee] Single by Disney Friends for Change . iTunes . Apple . June 15, 2012.
  14. McClain Sisters . March 26, 2012 . McClain Sisters - Rise (from Disneynature's Chimpanzee). https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211220/uxVeeqqAyf0 . 2021-12-20 . live. Music video . June 15, 2012 .
  15. Web site: June 30, 2012 - Kid Digital Songs. Billboard. 2012-09-08 . 2012-09-13.