The Disney Channel has ordered additional third-season episodes of hit tween series "Hannah Montana," while committing to a second season of frosh skein "The Suite Life on Deck."
Order for six more installments of "Hannah Montana" brings the season three total to 30 episodes. Series ranks as basic cable's top draw for kids 6-11 and tweens 9-14.
Premiering in September, meanwhile, "The Suite Life" ranks second in kids 6-11 and third in tweens 9-14. Cabler has ordered 13 additional episodes of that skein for season two.
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