Hannah Montana" Premieres on Disney Channel
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November 03, 2010 THE MOMENTOUS FOURTH SEASON OF DISNEY'S GLOBAL SENSATION, "HANNAH MONTANA" PREMIERES ON DISNEY CHANNEL --- Winners of immensely successful “The Hannah Montana Biggest Fan Forever” contest host the brand new episodes on Disney Channel One of India’s most loved Tween icons, “Hannah Montana” is back with the fourth season of the show -- with an exciting story and several event episodes, everyday at 5 pm. The launch of brand new episodes also marks the successful conclusion of one of the biggest fan engagement initiatives -- “The Hannah Montana Biggest Fan Forever” contest, which received over 125,000 entries. Disney Channel made dreams come true for eight of these ‘Biggest Hannah fans’ - Ansruta Chakraborty, Arshya Mandhar, Kareena Shankta, Menaja Bhamare, Prachi Biswal, Siddhan Kekal, Monica Singh and Muskaan will get to host Hannah Montana – Season 4 episodes. Starring Miley Cyrus in the title role, the Emmy-nominated comedy has dominated the kid and tween business and impacted popular culture since its 2006 debut. Hannah Montana is the #1 international Tween icon in India and continues to capture the hearts and minds of Indian fans with a multi platform presence including three successful seasons on the Disney Channel, a film, multi-faceted online and mobile presence, music CD's, home entertainment, books, toys, fashion and home products, engaging on-ground events, as well as the first 3D concert on Disney Channel. “Hannah Montana has defined a generation of kids and Tweens - not just as a television event, but as a significant phenomenon in popular culture. The fourth season is our commitment to ensure that 'Hannah' will live forever in the hearts and minds of kids and families," said Natasha Malhotra, VP & GM, Walt Disney Television International India. Apart from being number one international series amongst older girls in its time slot ever since its launch on Disney Channel, the show has so far entertained over 4,52,02000 Disney fans*. Hannah Montana soundtracks are among the biggest, fastest successes the pop charts have seen in years, and the series provided a springboard for the multitalented Cyrus to become an international superstar with projects spanning Disney's television, music, radio, consumer products and film divisions, including a #1 debut movie that grossed nearly $150 million at the global box office. The fourth season of Hannah Montana will introduce all-new songs, music videos and sets. The storyline finds Miley Stewart questioning whether she has the best of both worlds and if she can continue with her alter-ego, Hannah Montana, or leave it all behind forever to be an ordinary girl. Starring are Miley Cyrus as Miley Stewart/Hannah Montana, Emily Osment as Lilly Truscott, Jason Earles as Jackson Stewart, Billy Ray Cyrus as Robby Stewart and Moises Arias as Rico. Mitchel Musso will reprise his role as Oliver Oken in a special guest appearance. The season will include guest stars Ray Liotta ("Goodfellas") and Angus T. Jones ("Two and a Half Men"), among others. The series was created by Michael Poryes and Rich Correll & Barry O'Brien. The executive producers are Steven Peterman and Michael Poryes. "Hannah Montana" is a production of It's a Laugh Productions, Inc. Disney Channel offers an unparalleled blend of quality Disney entertainment and distinctive, originally produced programs that kids love and families trust and enjoy. This includes Disney’s movies and series, sitcoms, family dramas and live action adventure stories. The channel’s multi-genre programming is designed to meet the under-served needs of India’s preschool, kids and family audiences. (*unique individuals in 2010 --- Source: TAM | CS4+| Markets: All India| Cumm. Reach across Hannah Montana telecasts on Disney Channel). --- Disney Channel --- For more information on Disney Channel India, please visit: http://www.disney.in/DisneyChannel Press Contact: Pooja Verma +91 98201 39811 [email protected] .