Disney Channel to Air 'Frozen' in February

By R. Thomas Umstead
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Disney Channel will premiere popular animated movie Frozen on Feb. 15, the network said Wednesday.

The Walt Disney Animation Studios-produced movie is the highest grossing animated feature film ever, according to Disney. Along with the premiere of the film, Frozen’s snowman character Olaf will make an appearance on Disney Junior series Sofia The First on Feb. 15, said the network.

The Sophia The First episode will be available on WATCHDisneyJunior.com and the WATCH Disney Junior app beginning Feb 8. On Feb 2, Disney Publishing Worldwide will release an illustrated storybook and e-book based on the episode, said network officials

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.