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
Disney stars stress environmental issues in the campaign, encouraging fans to take action. The year-long campaign draws on how Disney stars connect with younger fans. 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 currently airing on Disney Channel. As part of the initiative, kids will have the ability to choose how Disney will 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" was shown on Disney Channel directly after Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie and was hosted by Tiffany Thornton. 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, there are 36 Disney Channel stars participating in the initiative, and there are 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.
Current
Former
| Star |
Show/Movie Representing |
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| Nicole Gale Anderson |
Jonas |
| Moises Arias |
Hannah Montana |
| Jake T. Austin |
Wizards of Waverly Place |
| Miley Cyrus |
Hannah Montana |
| Matthew "Mdot" Finley |
Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam |
| Jordan Francis |
Camp Rock |
| Selena Gomez |
Wizards of Waverly Place |
| David Henrie |
Wizards of Waverly Place |
| Joe Jonas |
Jonas |
| Kevin Jonas |
Jonas |
| Nick Jonas |
Jonas |
| Demi Lovato |
Sonny with a Chance, Camp Rock |
| Meaghan Martin |
Camp Rock |
| Emily Osment |
Hannah Montana |
| Bradley Steven Perry |
Good Luck Charlie, Mighty Med |
| Anna Maria Perez de Taglé |
Camp Rock |
| Jasmine Richards |
Camp Rock |
| Jake Short |
A.N.T. Farm, Mighty Med |
| Brenda Song |
The Suite Life on Deck |
| Cole Sprouse |
The Suite Life on Deck |
| Dylan Sprouse |
The Suite Life on Deck |
| Jennifer Stone |
Wizards of Waverly Place |
| Alyson Stoner |
Camp Rock |
| Gregg Sulkin |
Wizards of Waverly Place, Avalon High |
| Brandon Mychal Smith |
Sonny with a Chance, So Random! |
| Caroline Sunshine |
Shake It Up |
| Bella Thorne |
Shake It Up |
| Tiffany Thornton |
Sonny with a Chance, So Random! |
| Allisyn Ashley Arm |
Sonny with a Chance, So Random! |
| Chloe Bridges |
Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam |
| Doug Brochu |
Sonny with a Chance, So Random! |
| Kelsey Chow |
Pair of Kings, Den Brother |
| Davis Cleveland |
Shake It Up |
| Hutch Dano |
Zeke and Luther, Den Brother |
| Jason Dolley |
Hatching Pete, Good Luck Charlie |
| Kenton Duty |
Shake It Up |
| Roshon Fegan |
Camp Rock, Shake It Up |
| Adam Hicks |
Zeke and Luther, Lemonade Mouth |
| Adam Irigoyen |
Shake It Up |
| Sterling Knight |
Sonny with a Chance, So Random! |
| Daniel Curtis Lee |
Zeke and Luther |
| Caitlyn Taylor Love |
I'm in the Band |
| Bridgit Mendler |
Good Luck Charlie, Lemonade Mouth |
| Logan Miller |
I'm in the Band |
| Mitchel Musso |
Hannah Montana, Pair of Kings |
| Ryan Newman |
Zeke and Luther |
| Ryan Ochoa |
Pair of Kings |
| Doc Shaw |
The Suite Life on Deck, Pair of Kings |
| Carlon Jeffery |
A.N.T. Farm |
| Sierra McCormick |
A.N.T. Farm |
| China Anne McClain |
A.N.T. Farm |
| Stefanie Scott |
A.N.T. Farm |
| Chelsea Kane |
Jonas L.A., Fish Hooks |
| Jason Earles |
Hannah Montana, Kickin' It |
| Debby Ryan |
The Suite Life on Deck, Jessie |
| Ross Lynch |
Austin & Ally |
| Laura Marano |
Austin & Ally |
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Donations
Send It On
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 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]
Chart performance
The song peaked in the number 84 position on Billboard Hot 100, losing to "Send it On", which peaked at the number 20 position. The song was a success on Radio Disney's Top 30 Countdown but lost to "Send it On".
Track listings
- "Make a Wave" (Digital Download) – 4:01
- "Make a Wave" (Instrumental) – 3:48
Charts
Awards
| Year | Category | Work | Result | Award | Ref. |
| 2011 |
"Charity Single" |
Make a Wave |
Won |
Do Something Awards |
[7] |
We Can Change the World
| "We Can Change the World" |
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"We Can Change the World" cover |
| Promotional single by Bridgit Mendler |
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| Released |
June 11, 2011 |
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| Format |
Digital download |
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| Recorded |
2011 |
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| Genre |
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| Length |
3:19 |
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| Label |
Hollywood |
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| Writer |
- Bridgit Mendler
- Joacim Persson
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"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. 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
- "We Can Change the World" – 3:19
- "We Can Change the World" – 3:19
- "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.[9] The song was written by the McClains.[10]
Background
The song premiered on iTunes on March 23, 2012.[11]
Music video
The music video premiered on VEVO March 26, 2012.[12]
Track listings
- "Rise" (Digital Download) – 4:11
Charts
References
- ↑ 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. 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. 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.
- ↑ http://zydrateanatomy.wordpress.com/2011/07/22/do-something-awards-2011-nominees/
- 1 2 3 "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. 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). Retrieved June 15, 2012.
- ↑ "June 30, 2012 - Kid Digital Songs". Billboard. 2012-09-08. Retrieved 2012-09-13.
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