Disney's Friends for Change

History

Disney stars have been featured in a TV and radio campaign encouraging young fans to take action on environmental issues in four 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 could also vote to help choose how Disney would invest one million dollars in various environmental programs.

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 Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie, 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.

When a show ended and the stars began to transition their way out of Disney Channel, they would leave the initiative as well. This has been the case for shows such as Hannah Montana and Jonas. , there were 36 Disney Channel stars participating in the initiative, and 22 former Disney Channel stars who had left the initiative. , three shows featuring five stars remained connected with the program.

Friends for Change Games

Main article: Disney's Friends for Change 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 Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie, 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., replacing the Disney Channel Games.

Participants

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

Former

Donations

Send It On

Main article: Send It On (Disney song)

Make a Wave

"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, 2010 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, 2010 and launched online the following day at Disney.com. "Make a Wave" was available beginning March 15, 2010 on iTunes, with all proceeds benefiting environmental charities through the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund. Oceans hit theaters April 22, 2010 (Earth Day).

Music video

The music video premiered on Disney Channel on March 14, 2010 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

• U.S. / Digital Download

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

Charts

Awards

We Can Change the World

• Bridgit Mendler
• Joacim Persson}}

"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. 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. 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.

Track listings

• U.S. / Digital download

1. "We Can Change the World" – 3:19

• U.K. / Digital download

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

Release history

Rise

"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. It was also used in the end credits of the Disneynature film, Chimpanzee. The song was written by the McClains.

Background

The song premiered on iTunes on March 23, 2012.

Music video

The music video premiered on Vevo March 26, 2012.{{cite video |people=McClain Sisters |date=March 26, 2012 |title=McClain Sisters - Rise (from Disneynature's Chimpanzee)

Track listings

• U.S. / Digital Download

1. "Rise" (Digital Download) – 4:11

Charts

References

References

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10. (2012-03-14). "McCLAIN SISTERS NOW SIGNS TO HOLLYWOOD RECORDS!".
11. (2013-10-23). "Official website for The McClain Sisters featuring news, music, videos, album info, tour dates, and more.".
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