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musicradio77 · 04-21-2006, 09:13 PM

I found this article regarding that the show "Lizzie McGuire" is coming to WGN:

Disney Channel Shows to WGN

By Mike Reynolds

In a first for original Disney Channel series, "Lizzie McGuire" and "Even Stevens" will live on in syndication, as Superstation WGN secured the exclusive rights to the tween-targeted shows.

Beginning this fall, WGN will begin airing "Lizzie", starring actress and singer Hillary Duff, and Stevens, starring Shia LaBeouf and Christy Carlson Romano, weekdays during the early-fringe daypart, as well as on weekends.

Negotiated by distributor Buena Vista Television, WGN acquired all three seasons -- 65 installments apiece -- of both shows. Deal-term specifics were not disclosed, but sources familiar with the negotiations said The Walt Disney Co. properties didn't retain any barter inventory. However, Disney does retain the shows' rights for other vehicles and platforms, according to the sources.

Officials at WGN, now available in some 68 million cable and satellite homes, said the superstation will run the shows back-to-back, along with "Moesha", "Home Improvement" and AFV, as part of its family-entertainment block.

"Advertisers are consistently asking for objection-free programming, and the addition of the award-winning "Lizzie McGuire" and "Even Stevens" to Superstation WGN's pre-dinner entertainment block further enhances our comprehensive, family-friendly lineup," Superstation WGN general manager Bill Shaw said in a prepared statement. "These programs target tweens and teens, but they are still very popular among the entire family."

I hope WPIX-TV (channel 11), a soon-to-be CW affiliate will soon to pick up "Lizzie McGuire" before the new fall lineup comes.

Lee · 05-11-2006, 01:07 AM

Originally posted by musicradio77:
I hope WPIX-TV (channel 11), a soon-to-be CW affiliate will soon to pick up "Lizzie McGuire" before the new fall lineup comes.

I doubt it. Exclusive rights means only Superstation WGN can show it.

Scoobiedoo30 · 05-29-2006, 03:16 PM

that Great News that Lizzie MaGuire is Coming to WGN

04-21-2006, 09:13 PM	#1
musicradio77 Disney Expert Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 14, 2003 Location: Brooklyn, NY USA Posts: 6,475	"Lizzie McGuire" Coming to WGN I found this article regarding that the show "Lizzie McGuire" is coming to WGN: Disney Channel Shows to WGN By Mike Reynolds In a first for original Disney Channel series, "Lizzie McGuire" and "Even Stevens" will live on in syndication, as Superstation WGN secured the exclusive rights to the tween-targeted shows. Beginning this fall, WGN will begin airing "Lizzie", starring actress and singer Hillary Duff, and Stevens, starring Shia LaBeouf and Christy Carlson Romano, weekdays during the early-fringe daypart, as well as on weekends. Negotiated by distributor Buena Vista Television, WGN acquired all three seasons -- 65 installments apiece -- of both shows. Deal-term specifics were not disclosed, but sources familiar with the negotiations said The Walt Disney Co. properties didn't retain any barter inventory. However, Disney does retain the shows' rights for other vehicles and platforms, according to the sources. Officials at WGN, now available in some 68 million cable and satellite homes, said the superstation will run the shows back-to-back, along with "Moesha", "Home Improvement" and AFV, as part of its family-entertainment block. "Advertisers are consistently asking for objection-free programming, and the addition of the award-winning "Lizzie McGuire" and "Even Stevens" to Superstation WGN's pre-dinner entertainment block further enhances our comprehensive, family-friendly lineup," Superstation WGN general manager Bill Shaw said in a prepared statement. "These programs target tweens and teens, but they are still very popular among the entire family." I hope WPIX-TV (channel 11), a soon-to-be CW affiliate will soon to pick up "Lizzie McGuire" before the new fall lineup comes.
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05-11-2006, 01:07 AM	#2
Lee veteran member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 23, 2001 Location: Pulaski, Tennessee Posts: 4,766	Originally posted by musicradio77: I hope WPIX-TV (channel 11), a soon-to-be CW affiliate will soon to pick up "Lizzie McGuire" before the new fall lineup comes. I doubt it. Exclusive rights means only Superstation WGN can show it.