The head of original programming at Disney Channels Worldwide, Adam Bonnett, leaving after 21 years to become a producer.

Adam Bonnett, the head of original programming for Disney Channels Worldwide is leaving the company after 21 years to become a producer,

Adam Bonnett, the executive vice president of original programming, and who has been overseeing all live-action development and current original series and movies for the Disney Channel (DStv 303) and Disney XD (DStv 304) as well as casting and talent relations for these two channels, will be leaving Disney in November.

Disney will name a replacement during November.

Adam Bonnet joined the Disney Channel in 1997 and was promoted to his current executive vice-president position in 2013 after he previously had the position of senior vice-president for original programming for the Disney Channel.

"The demand for programming content across many platforms is at an all-time high so this is the right time for me to explore producing opportunities, something I've dreamt about forever," says Adam Bonnett.

"I'm lucky to have had the benefit of a fulfilling career at Disney Channel working with many amazingly talented people. As I transition to an exciting new career chapter, it's with unending gratitude to my longtime mentor Gary Marsh as well as Nancy Kanter for both their inspiring leadership and friendship throughout the years."

Gary Marsh, Disney Channels Worldwide president and chief creative officer says "Adam's own well-developed sense of humor and his exceptional understanding of what makes kids laugh has helped Disney Channel deliver decades of entertaining and iconic shows".

"But it's his compassion and humanity that has helped us deliver these same stories with heart. We're truly going to miss him and look forward to being first in line to work with him as a producer."

Nancy Kanter, the executive vice-president for content and creative strategy at Disney Channels Worldwide and the general manager of Disney Junior Worldwide, says "Over the last 18 months as Adam and I have had a chance to work closely together I have learned more than I could have ever imagined about how to make smart, funny and heartfelt television for kids".

"He has been a guiding light and fount of truly limitless inspiration and knowledge. I look forward to continuing to have the opportunity to tap into his imagination for a long time to come."

Disney Channel does a girl version of Knight Rider entitled Fast Layne, with Sophie Pollono discovering a talking car V.I.N.

The Disney Channel (DStv 303) is producing a girl version of Knight Rider entitled Fast Layne, with Sophie Pollono discovering a talking car called V.I.N. leading to a high-speed adventure.

Fast Layne will be a "limited series" on the Disney Channel, with production that is underway with executive producers Matt Dearborn and Tom Buckhard and the show produced by Omnifilm Entertainment’s Lakeshore Productions.

The 12-year old Layne (Sophie Pollono) discovers a talking car called V.I.N. hidden away in an abandoned shed and together with her neighbour Zora (Sofia Rosinsky) it leads to a high-speed spy adventure to figure out the origin mystery of the talking car.

Layne's friend Cody (Brandon Rossel) has a knack for fixing cars, while Mel (Winslow Fegley) is her younger cousin who is snooping around.

"We're thrilled to be working with Matt, Tom and Travis on this exciting, action-packed journey that showcases two unlikely friends in the driver's seat of a sentient, self-driving car," says Adam Bonnett, the executive vice president for original programming at Disney Channels Worldwide in a statement announcing Fast Layne.

"This limited series allows our audience to go an adventure with these kids with non-stop action, comedy and mystery in a unique genre they haven't experienced before on Disney Channel."

Teen superhero comedy series, Mighty Med on Disney XD, renewed for a second season.

The teen superhero comedy series, Mighty Med on Disney XD (DStv 304) has been renewed for a second season.

Disney announced in a press statement that Disney XD has ordered a second season of Mighty Med which will start production in July.

"The show's clever take on the popular superhero genre has made this show a hit with Disney XD viewers," says Adam Bonnett, the executive vice president of original programming for Disney Channels Worldwide.

Mighty Med which earlier this year started its first season on Disney XD in South Africa, revolves around the after-school adventures of teenage best friends Kaz and Oliver, who land dream jobs at a secret hospital for superheroes, sci-fi and fantasy characters.

Without powers of their own, these two seemingly ordinary boys realize that the power of friendship gives them the ability to become heroes themselves and save the people who save people. Mighty Med is produced by It's A Laugh Productions.

BREAKING. The Disney Channel orders new sitcom, I Didn't Do It, with twins and Logan Watson starting high school.

The Disney Channel (DStv 303) has ordered another new sitcom, I Didn't Do It, following twins Lindy (Olivia Holt) and Logan Watson (Austin North) as they start high school, with the new show set to start on The Disney Channel in 2014.

The Disney Channel's order for another new sitcom comes days after it ordered Girls Meets World as a new sitcom for 2014.

Episodes of I Didn't Do It will start with a "What just happened?" moment with each twin giving their side and interpretation of a situation which occured. Then, through flashbacks, each episode will show the events really leading up to some calamity and fill out the story.

Production on I Didn't Do It will start later this year in Los Angeles, similar to Girl Meets World, and episodes will start showing on The Disney Channel in 2014.

"We are looking forward to presenting our viewers with the humour, friendship and unexpected plot twists this unique sitcom offers by beginning every episode with the end of the story," says Adam Bonnett, the executive vice president for original programming at Disney Channels Worldwide in a statement.

"We have assembled a top-notch creative team and cast of talented young actors with incredible comedic chemistry who already feel like they have been close friends since childhood."

Crash & Bernstein "bro-comedy" on Disney XD renewed for a second season; production to start in July.

Crash & Bernstein on Disney XD (DStv 304) has been renewed for a second season.

The "bro-comedy" about an everyday kid and his surrogate brother, a funny and spontaneous puppet who has come to life, will see a second season which will start production in July.

"Disney XD continues to push creative boundaries for a sitcom and Crash & Bernstein delivers on this promise week in, week out," says Adam Bonnett, the senior vice president for original programming for Disney Channels Worldwide.

"Crash & Bernstein has quickly become an iconic character on the network, and we look forward to a second season of more purple attitude and disruptive fun with this talented cast and creative team."

The show is produced by It's a Laugh Productions Inc.