Pass the Plate

Infobox Television
show_name = Pass the Plate


caption = Brenda Song
format =
camera = Multi-camera
runtime = 3 - 5 minutes
executive_producer = Brenda Song
Danny Kallis
starring = Brenda Song
opentheme =
country = USA
language = English
network = Disney Channel
first_aired = 2007
last_aired =
num_seasons =
num_episodes = 9
list_episodes =
website =http://tv.disney.go.com/disneychannel/passtheplate/

"Pass the Plate" is a multicultural series produced in ten countries in association with Disney Channel. [ [http://www.buddytv.com/articles/the-suite-life-of-zack-and-cody/suite-life-actress-hosting-dis-13041.aspx 'Suite Life' Actress Hosting Disney's Multicultural Series] "buddytv.com" Accessed 2007-10-27.] While this is hosted by Disney Channel's Brenda Song, the series also includes various other Disney Channel performers from all around the world. [ [http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=aCunNxb3OtWc Disney Marks First Anniversary of Food Guidelines with New Programming] Accessed 2007-1-2.] [ [http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20071022005563&newsLang=en Teen Actress hosts Disney's Pass The Plate] Accessed 2007-1-27.]

ummary

Rotating on-air each day, Pass the Plate is a multicultural series that is produced in association with Disney Channel's in 10 countries and is presented in multiple languages with subtitles. It aims to inspire kids and preteens to lead a healthier lifestyle by sharing cultural and historical facts about food and cooking, while giving emphasis to kids assisting in the preparation of their own meal.

"We want our programming to reflect and recognize that everyone shares a responsibility to encourage kids and families to adopt healthy lifestyles. Our ongoing healthy kids initiatives…and especially Pass the Plate…represent our global team's effort to both inform and empower our viewers, showing them how kids just like them around the world enjoy and benefit from healthy foods," Disney Channel's Worldwide President Rich Ross said in a statement. [ [http://www.mickeynews.com/News/DisplayPressRelease.asp_Q_id_E_10297Suite Pass the Plate, An Interstitial Series About Healthy Food Choices, to Premiere on Dinsey Channels Worldwide] Accessed 2007-1-27.]

Aside from Song, Pass the Plate also features young stars in Argentina, Australia, China, France, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States, each telling a story about interesting ways to eat healthy foods in their culture and their families.

Each of the six segments focuses on the exposition, preparation and health benefits of one food item – mangoes, rice, fish, tomatoes, bananas and spinach and takes viewers across the globe on a tour of how these foods are enjoyed by kids and families in each country. Family recipe examples are a Mango, Spinach and Chicken Salad from the U.S., Sliced Mango on a Stick from Mexico, a Mango Lassi from India, a Beef Mango Stir Fry From China and a Fruity Icy Pole from Australia.

Production

Culinary educator David Glickman, who helps people of all ages overcome fears and frustrations in the kitchen by teaching them the how's and whys of food preparation, is a consultant to the "Pass the Plate" series. "Pass the Plate" is produced by Riverstreet Productions.

Featured from worlwide Disney are: Jack Pearson, Alicia Banit and Deniz Akdenzi (of Disney Channel Australia); Lv Yun and Chi Shuai (of Disney's Dragon Club in China); Sonia and Sunny Malhotra (of Disney Channel India); Manon Azem and Come Levin (of Disney Channel France); Giulio Rubinelli (of Disney Channel Italy); pop group Bless 4 (for Disney Channel Asia); Daniel Martins, Federico Di lorio (of Disney Channel Argentina); Paulina and David Holguin Garcia (of Disney Channel Mexico), Rondell and Isha (for Disney Channel South Africa) and Sydney White and Gregg Sulkin (of Disney Channel UK)Robson Nunes dos Santos(of Disney Channel Brazil)

Disney Channel, Toon Disney and ABC Kids employ programming guidelines to model behavior that demonstrates good nutrition and physical activity. These guidelines help inform every type of programming including animation, live-action, short form programming interstitials, and original movies. At least one episode of each series currently in production centers on a healthy lifestyle theme. Episodes of "Hannah Montana," "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody" and "That's So Raven" and over 100 interstitials have been dedicated to encouraging healthier lifestyles. [ [http://www.laughingplace.com/News-ID10027910.asp Pass the Plate, An Interstitial Series About Healthy Food Choices, to Premiere on Dinsey Channels Worldwide] Accessed 2007-1-27.]

Cast

Main

* Brenda Song - Host

Disney Channel globe stars

* Bless 4
* Daniel Martins
* Luv Yun
* Alicia Bennett
* Jack Pearson
* Deniz Akdenz
* Chi Shuai
* Benazir Shaikh
* Parth Muni
* Giulio Rubinelli
* Paulina and David Holiguin
* Joe Sammons
* Come Levin
* Sydney White
* Gregg Sulkin
* Frederico Di Iorio
* Robson Nunes

Episodes

*Episode 1: Mango
*Episode 2: Banana
*Episode 3: Fish
*Episode 4: Spinach
*Episode 5: Tomato
*Episode 6: Rice
*Episode 7: Protein
*Episode 8: Ancient recipes

Merchandise

Disney Consumer Products in the United Kingdom announces deal with Tesco to Launch a Line of Branded Food Products Featuring Disney Characters including Brenda Song. All items will conform to specific nutritional guidelines that place limits on calories, fat, saturated fat, sugar and sodium. None of the products will contain artificial flavours, artificial colours or added trans fats. The first products in the range, will include fresh fruit, such as apples, pears and bananas. Other products, including yoghurts, breakfast cereals, fruit juices, bakery items and milk, are due for release next January.

Dan Dossa, director of Disney Consumer Products, food, health & beauty UK, said: "Disney Consumer Products is committed to giving parents food choices they can approve of, while at the same time exciting their kids.

Tesco marks an important milestone for our growing UK food business and we are delighted to work with the UK's leading retailer to make it easier for parents to get their kids to consume a more balanced diet." [ [http://www.brandrepublic.com/News/753717/Tesco-Disney-launch-healthy-food-range-kids/ Tesco and Disney launch healthy food range for kids] 2007-10-27.]

References

Official site

* [http://tv.disney.go.com/disneychannel/passtheplate/ Official Site]