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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 Friends for Change
Also known as
Disney's Friends for Change Friends for Change: Project Green
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 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.[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. As of April 2012[update], there were 36 Disney Channel stars participating in the initiative, and 22 former Disney Channel stars who have left the initiative.
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 videoedit
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.
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 videoedit
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]
^"iTunes - Music - Rise (feat. McClain Sisters) [From "Disneynature: Chimpanzee] Single by Disney Friends for Change". iTunes. Apple. Retrieved June 15, 2012.
^McClain Sisters (March 26, 2012). McClain Sisters - Rise (from Disneynature's Chimpanzee) (Music video). Archived from the original on 2021-12-20. Retrieved June 15, 2012.
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This article needs to be updated Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information December 2018 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 Friends for ChangeAlso known asDisney s Friends for ChangeFriends for Change Project GreenGenrePublic service announcementStarring56 Disney Channel and Disney XD starsNarrated by56 Disney Channel and Disney XD starsOpening theme Send It On 1 Make a Wave We Can Change the World Rise Country of originUnited States CanadaOriginal languageEnglishProductionRunning time30 seconds 2 minutesOriginal releaseNetworkDisney ChannelReleaseMay 15 2009 2009 05 15 Contents 1 History 2 Friends for Change Games 3 Participants 3 1 Former 4 Donations 5 Send It On 6 Make a Wave 6 1 Background 6 2 Music video 6 3 Chart performance 6 4 Track listings 6 5 Charts 6 6 Awards 7 We Can Change the World 7 1 Background 7 2 Music video 7 3 Track listings 7 4 Release history 8 Rise 8 1 Background 8 2 Music video 8 3 Track listings 8 4 Charts 9 References 10 External linksHistory edit29 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 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 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 As of April 2012 update 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 editMain article Disney s 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 editBelow is a list of past and present stars participating in the initiative Former edit Star Show Movie RepresentingNicole Gale Anderson JonasMoises Arias Hannah MontanaJake T Austin Wizards of Waverly Place Wizards of Waverly Place The MovieMiley Cyrus Hannah MontanaMatthew Mdot Finley Camp Rock 2 The Final JamJordan Francis Camp Rock Camp Rock 2 The Final JamSelena Gomez Wizards of Waverly Place Princess Protection Program Wizards of Waverly Place The MovieDavid Henrie Wizards of Waverly Place Wizards of Waverly Place The MovieJoe Jonas Jonas Camp Rock Camp Rock 2 The Final JamKevin JonasNick JonasDemi Lovato Sonny with a Chance Camp Rock Princess Protection Program Camp Rock 2 The Final Jam As the Bell RingsMeaghan Martin Camp Rock Camp Rock 2 The Final JamKyle Massey Cory in the House That s So Raven Fish Hooks American Dragon Jake Long Life is RuffEmily Osment Hannah MontanaBradley Steven Perry Good Luck Charlie Mighty Med Lab Rats Elite ForceAnna Maria Perez de Tagle Camp Rock Camp Rock 2 The Final JamJasmine Richards Camp Rock Camp Rock 2 The Final Jam Naturally SadieJake Short A N T Farm Mighty Med Lab Rats Elite ForceBrenda Song Get a Clue The Suite Life of Zack amp Cody The Suite Life on Deck Stuck in the Suburbs Wendy Wu Homecoming Warrior The Suite Life MovieCole Sprouse The Suite Life of Zack and Cody The Suite Life on Deck The Suite Life MovieDylan SprouseJennifer Stone Wizards of Waverly Place Wizards of Waverly Place The MovieAlyson Stoner The Suite Life of Zack and Cody The Suite Life on Deck Phineas and Ferb Camp Rock Camp Rock 2 The Final JamGregg Sulkin Wizards of Waverly Place Avalon High film Brandon Mychal Smith Sonny with a Chance So Random Let it ShineCaroline Sunshine Shake It UpBella Thorne Shake It Up FrenemiesTiffany Thornton Sonny with a Chance So Random Doug BrochuAllisyn Ashley ArmChloe Bridges Camp Rock 2 The Final JamKelsey Chow Pair of Kings Den BrotherDavis Cleveland Shake It UpHutch Dano Zeke and Luther Den BrotherJason Dolley Hatching Pete Good Luck CharlieKenton Duty Shake It UpRoshon Fegan Camp Rock Camp Rock 2 The Final Jam Shake It UpAdam Hicks Zeke and Luther Lemonade Mouth film Adam Irigoyen Shake It UpSterling Knight Sonny with a Chance So Random StarstruckDaniel Curtis Lee Zeke and LutherCaitlyn Taylor Love I m in the BandBridgit Mendler Good Luck Charlie Lemonade Mouth film Logan Miller I m in the BandMitchel Musso Hannah Montana Pair of Kings Hatching PeteRyan Newman Zeke and LutherRyan Ochoa Pair of KingsDoc Shaw The Suite Life on Deck Pair of KingsCarlon Jeffery A N T Farm Cloud 9Sierra McCormick A N T FarmStefanie Scott A N T Farm FrenemiesChina Anne McClain A N T Farm How to Build a Better BoyChelsea Kane Jonas Fish HooksJason Earles Hannah Montana Kickin ItDebby Ryan The Suite Life on Deck Jessie The Suite Life Movie Radio RebelRoss Lynch Austin amp Ally Teen Beach Movie Teen Beach 2Laura Marano Austin amp Ally Bad Hair DayCameron Boyce Jessie Gamer s Guide to Pretty Much Everything DescendantsZendaya Shake It Up Frenemies K C Undercover ZappedKaran Brar Jessie Bunk d Invisible SisterSkai Jackson Jessie Bunk dPeyton List Jessie Bunk d The SwapDonations editAmount Organization Intent 4 5 100 000 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 wildfiresSend It On editMain article Send It On Disney s Friends for Change song Make a Wave edit Make a Wave nbsp Promotional single by Demi Lovato and Joe JonasReleasedFebruary 26 2010Recorded2009GenrePopLength4 01LabelWalt Disney HollywoodSongwriter s Scott Krippayne Jeff Peabody 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 edit 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 edit 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 edit 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 edit U S Digital Download Make a Wave Digital Download 4 01 Make a Wave Instrumental 3 48Charts edit Chart 2010 PeakpositionUS Billboard Hot 100 84Awards edit Year Category Work Result Award Ref 2011 Charity Single Make a Wave Won Do Something Awards 7 We Can Change the World edit We Can Change the World nbsp Promotional single by Bridgit MendlerReleasedJune 11 2011Recorded2011GenrePopLength3 19LabelHollywoodSongwriter s 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 8 The song was written by Joacim Persson and Mendler herself Background edit 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 edit 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 edit U S Digital download We Can Change the World 3 19U K Digital download We Can Change the World 3 19 We Can Change the World Instrumental 3 19Release history edit Country Date Format LabelUnited States June 11 2011 Digital download Hollywood RecordsRise edit Rise nbsp Promotional single by McClain SistersReleasedMarch 26 2012Recorded2012GenreR amp BpopLength4 11LabelWalt Disney HollywoodSongwriter s The McClains 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 citation needed It was also used in the end credits of the Disneynature film Chimpanzee 9 The song was written by the McClains 10 Background edit The song premiered on iTunes on March 23 2012 11 Music video edit The music video premiered on Vevo March 26 2012 12 Track listings edit U S Digital Download Rise Digital Download 4 11Charts edit Chart 2012 PeakpositionUS Kid Digital Songs Billboard 13 4References edit Lovato Demi June 6 2009 Demi Lovato Twitter ddlovato Demi Lovato via Twitter Retrieved August 13 2009 The Walt Disney Company Launches Friends for Change Disney Channel May 15 2009 Archived from the original on May 19 2009 Retrieved June 5 2009 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 Press release Disney Channel August 6 2009 Archived from the original on 2010 01 13 Retrieved August 19 2011 Friends for Change Project Green Charitable Giving Programs Disney Channel Retrieved August 19 2011 Cruger Roberta August 12 2009 Disney s Green Teens BFFs For Change Treehugger Retrieved August 19 2011 Rihanna Remains Atop Hot 100 Billboard Retrieved March 5 2010 Do Something Awards Nominees Vanity amp Veins Archived from the original on 2016 03 14 Retrieved 2012 08 24 a b c 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 Archived from the original on September 21 2013 Retrieved June 9 2011 Chimpanzee Motion picture Disneynature 2012 Chimpanzee Motion picture Disneynature 2012 iTunes Music Rise feat McClain Sisters From Disneynature Chimpanzee Single by Disney Friends for Change iTunes Apple Retrieved June 15 2012 McClain Sisters March 26 2012 McClain Sisters Rise from Disneynature s Chimpanzee Music video Archived from the original on 2021 12 20 Retrieved June 15 2012 June 30 2012 Kid Digital Songs Billboard 2012 09 08 Retrieved 2012 09 13 External links editOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Disney 27s Friends for Change amp oldid 1181581165, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
