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Disney's Friends for Change: Project Green 
The 2010-2011 stars of Disney's Friends for Change.Also known as Disney's Friends for Change
Friends for Change: Project GreenGenre Public service announcement Starring 56 Disney Channel and Disney XD Stars Narrated by 56 Disney Channel and Disney XD stars Opening theme "Send It On"[1]
"Make a Wave"
"We Can Change the World"Country of origin United States, Canada Language(s) English Production Running time 30 seconds - 2 minutes Broadcast Original channel Disney Channel Original airing Summer 2009 External links Website Production website 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 stars stress environmental issues in the campaign, encouraging fans to take action. The year-long campaign draws on how Disney stars connect with young fans. Miley Cyrus, the Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato, and Selena Gomez 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.
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Stars participating in the initiative
Star Show/Movie Representing Nicole Anderson JONAS L.A Moises Arias Hannah Montana Forever Allisyn Ashley Arm Sonny with a Chance, So Random! Jake T. Austin Wizards of Waverly Place Chloe Bridges Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam Doug Brochu Sonny with a Chance, So Random! Kelsey Chow Pair of Kings Davis Cleveland Shake It Up Zendaya Shake It Up Miley Cyrus Hannah Montana Forever Hutch Dano Zeke and Luther Jason Dolley Hatching Pete, Good Luck Charlie Kenton Duty Shake It Up Jason Earles Hannah Montana Forever, Kickin' It Matthew "Mdot" Finley Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam Roshon Fegan Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, Shake It Up Jordan Francis Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam Selena Gomez Wizards of Waverly Place David Henrie Wizards of Waverly Place Adam Hicks Zeke and Luther, Lemonade Mouth Adam Irigoyen Shake It Up Carlon Jeffery A.N.T. Farm Joe Jonas JONAS L.A. Kevin Jonas JONAS L.A. Nick Jonas JONAS L.A. Chelsea Kane JONAS L.A., Fish Hooks Sterling Knight Sonny with a Chance, So Random! Daniel Curtis Lee Zeke and Luther Demi Lovato Sonny with a Chance, Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam Caitlyn Taylor Love I'm in the Band Meaghan Jette Martin Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam Sierra McCormick A.N.T. Farm China Anne McClain A.N.T. Farm 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 Emily Osment Hannah Montana Forever Anna Maria Perez de Taglé Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam Bradley Steven Perry Good Luck Charlie Jasmine Richards Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam Debby Ryan The Suite Life on Deck, Jessie Stefanie Scott A.N.T. Farm Doc Shaw The Suite Life on Deck, Pair of Kings Jake Short A.N.T. Farm Brandon Mychal Smith Sonny with a Chance, So Random! 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 2: The Final Jam Gregg Sulkin Wizards of Waverly Place, Avalon High Caroline Sunshine Shake It Up Bella Thorne Shake It Up Tiffany Thornton Sonny with a Chance, So Random! Send It On
Main article: Send It On (song)"Send It On" is a song by Disney's Friends for Change, a charity group formed by Disney for their "Friends for Change" campaign, that includes Miley Cyrus, Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato, and Selena Gomez. The song has sold 172,819 tracks with proceeds going to various charities.[3] The song peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100.[4]
Background
Initially known as "Pass It On", the song was written by Adam Anders and Nikki Hassman in collaboration with Peter Astrom.[5] The four artists went through several recording sessions in early April 2009.[5] Each person shared their opinion in regards to the song and Disney's Friends for Change in an interview with Access Hollywood. Joe Jonas said that the song is one with a "great message." He added that the song is about helping the Earth in whichever way possible and that it is mainly about letting "everyone know." Joe Jonas said the song even reminds oneself to be more eco-friendly.[6]
Cyrus mentioned that her favorite part to record was the line "One spark starts a fire." Cyrus said she "loved" the line because it was true for her and that if children send on the message, everyone will know. She also believed that they were "encouraging kids to do it", which she found inspirational.[6] Lovato stated: "It's very important to us to be good to the environment" and that the song is a part of a "big movement" that they are attempting to achieve.[6] Kevin Jonas said it was a "big honor" and that "the vibe [...] is great" because they have "all known each other for years now."[6] Nick Jonas said that the song is just about "taking those tiny steps" that could make the Earth better.[6]
Make a Wave
"Make a Wave" 
"Make a Wave" coverPromotional Single by Demi Lovato featuring Joe Jonas Released August 7, 2009
(see release history)Format Promo, Digital Download Recorded 2009 Genre Pop Length 3:48 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.[7]
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". Out of Demi Lovato's promotional singles, this was her highest charting promotional single.
Track listings
- U.S. / Digital Download
- "Make a Wave" (Digital Download) – 3:48
- "Make a Wave" (Instrumental) – 3:48
Charts
Chart (2010) Peak
positionUS Billboard Hot 100 84 Radio Disney Top 30 Countdown 4 We Can Change the World
"We Can Change the World" 
"We Can Change the World" coverPromotional Single by Bridgit Mendler Released June 10, 2011
(see release history)Format Promo, Digital Download Recorded 2011 Genre Baroque Pop Length 3:19 Label Walt Disney, Hollywood Writer 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
The song premiered on Radio Disney on June 10. With it's 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.
Chart performance
The song peaked at number 7 on Radio Disney's Top 30 Countdown.[citation needed]
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
- U.S. / Digital Download
- "We Can Change the World" (Digital Download) – 3:19
- U.K. / Digital Download
- "We Can Change the World" (Digital Download) – 3:19
- "We Can Change the World (Instrumental)" (Digital Download) – 3:19
Charts
Chart (2010) Peak
positionRadio Disney Top 30 Countdown 7 Donations
Donation distribution for Project Green[9][10] Amount Organization Intent $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 wildfires Special presentation
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.[11]
Friends for Change Games
Main article: Disney's Friends for Change GamesThe 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.
References
- ^ Lovato, Demi (June 6, 2009). "Demi Lovato Twitter (ddlovato)". Demi Lovato via Twitter. http://twitter.com/ddlovato/status/2056540898. Retrieved August 13, 2009.
- ^ "The Walt Disney Company Launches Friends for Change". Disney Channel. May 15, 2009. http://www.disneychannelmedianet.com/web/showpage/showpage.aspx?program_id=3121352&type=lead. Retrieved June 5, 2009.
- ^ ""Send It On," the Inspiring Anthem for Disney’s "Friends for Change: Project Green," is a Success on Radio, TV and Online". Disney Channel. August 20, 2009. http://www.disneychannelmedianet.com/DNR/2009/doc/Send_It_On_Disneys_Friends_for_Change%20_081909.doc. Retrieved August 20, 2009.
- ^ "Billboard Hot 100 Chart". Billboard.com. August 20, 2009. http://www.billboard.com/#/charts/hot-100?begin=11&order=position. Retrieved August 20, 2009.
- ^ a b Kaufman, Gil (April 3, 2009). "Miley Cyrus And Nick Jonas Hook Up For Charity". MTV News. Viacom. http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1608455/20090403/cyrus__miley.jhtml. Retrieved November 11, 2009.
- ^ a b c d e "Disney Megastars Come Together For ‘Friends For Change: Project Green’ Campaign (August 6, 2009)". Access Hollywood. NBC Universal Television Distribution. August 6, 2009. http://www.accesshollywood.com/miley-cyrus/disney-megastars-come-together-for-friends-for-change-project-green-campaign-august-6-2009_video_1142708. Retrieved August 20, 2009.
- ^ "Rihanna Remains Atop Hot 100". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/#/news/rihanna-remains-atop-hot-100-1004078368.story?tag=newstop1. Retrieved March 5, 2010.
- ^ 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. http://www.disneychannelmedianet.com/DNR/2011/We_can_Change_the_World_release.doc. Retrieved June 9, 2011.
- ^ "Friends for Change: Project Green - Charitable Giving Programs". Disney Channel. http://disney.go.com/projectgreen/resourceclimate/. Retrieved August 19, 2011.
- ^ Cruger, Roberta (August 12, 2009). "Disney’s Green Teens: BFFs For Change". Treehugger. http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/08/disneys-green-teens-bffs-for-change.php. Retrieved August 19, 2011.
- ^ ""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. http://www.disneychannelmedianet.com/DNR/2009/doc/F4C_PR_080609.doc. Retrieved August 19, 2011.
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