Disney Channel Fans

As we look forward to the new year, i wanted to share a little blast from the past. On that same DVD I mentioned a while back, I found a recording of the first ever Disney Channel Games!

The 2006 Games where hosted by animated characters up “in the booth” and for the first 3rd of the games, it was Kim Possible & Dr Drakken.

Something i had completely forgotten about, was the short “player profile” about Ashley Tisdale and her, well, shortness.

The first event of the first DC Games was the obstacle course – a bright multi-colored inflatable obstacle course.

The games featured such epic match-ups as Vanessa v. Ashley,

Lucus v. Shin,

and of course, Zac v. Corbin.

Now they can’t even get the HSM cast to show up for the games, let alone star in them.

In my opinion, the 2006 games where by far the best.

But I’ve still got my fingers crossed for 2009.

Heck yeah!

Wow. I’m so gonna have to buy this magazine. And like, frame the cover.

And because I can’t think clearly anymore, here’s an article from Fox News.

Ashley Tisdale may have gone under the knife to change her nose, but she keeps her body looking good the old fashioned way: working out and eating right.

“I’ve found I’m definitely eating better since I started working out more rigorously,” she tells Shape Magazine. “It kind of happened naturally. I don’t really crave junk food that often now.”

The 23-year-old “High School Musical” star shows off her curves on the January 2009 cover of Shape, where she also admits to her love of … oh no … carbs!

“I love carbs,” she admits. “Bread, corn bread, french fries–all that stuff.”

Lucky for Ashley, she says she’s always been thin – maybe a little too thin.

“I was always super thin – too skinny, actually. I felt like someone could break me in half.”

Not anymore. Personal trainer Christopher Hebert has the starlet pumped.

“She really enjoys cardio, especially running stairs with a medicine ball,” says Hebert.

Ouch.

So yeah, whatever she’s doing, I guess it works. Wow, again.

Source: Animation Magazine

Walt Disney Television Animation has begun production on Kid Knievel, a 2D-animated comedy series about a 12-year-old boy who aspires to become the world’s greatest daredevil. Famed thrill seeker “Kaptain” Robbie Knievel will serve as a stunt consultant on the series, which is slated to premiere in the fall of 2009 on the soon-to-launch Disney XD channel. Kids will be able to catch a sneak peek when five 55-second original animated shorts debut on DisneyXD.com in advance of the television premiere.

Created by Sandro Corsaro, Kid Knievel centers on Francis Little, a boy who overcomes incredible obstacles in his quest to become famous for his death-defying acts. Inspired by the will and determination of daredevil Robbie Knievel, son of the legendary Evel Knievel, Francis pursues his daily dose of danger with his loyal friends Gunther and Sam by his side. His imaginative journey takes him speeding down a river in a rocket-powered kayak, jumping Dead Man’s Drop on a skateboard and riding a unicycle while blindfolded atop a herd of white rhinos.

Animation producer Chris Savino (Johnny Test, The Powerpuff Girls), who has twice been nominated for an Emmy Award, serves as exec producer and director on the series. The voice cast includes Chris Edgerly (Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law) as Francis Little, Matt Jones (Greek) as quirky best friend Gunther, and Danny Cooksey (Xiaolin Showdown, Pepper Ann) as obnoxious older brother Brad.

“As our first animated show for the new Disney XD platform, Kid Knievel sets the tone for the animated series to come,” says Eric Coleman, senior VP of original series at Walt Disney Television Animation. “It has break-out characters, fresh designs, big laughs and great action.”

Disney XD is a re-branding of Toon Disney. The basic cable channel will debut in February with a multi-platform setup that will showcase a mix of live-action and animated programming for kids 6-14, especially boys into discovery, sports, adventure and humor. Offerings will include sports-themed programming developed with ESPN. In the U.S., Disney XD will be a 24-hour, advertiser-supported network reaching 72 million households.

I’m still not sure what I think of this whole Disney XD venture. If it takes off the way they’re hoping it will, then I’ll get behind it, but I have a feeling it’s gonna crash and burn. Especially if this new project is the best they have to offer.

Seasons Greetings to our readers from all of us at Disney Channel Fans.

EDIT: My aunt bought me a box of High School Musical Candy Canes. LOL

Credit to my friend Yasmine for finding these two new Sonny with a chance promos on YouTube (#1 & #2). I’ve made some additional screencaps and added them to the existing gallery.

In other news, Hollywood Records has posted Demi’s La La Land Music Video. So be sure to check it out. And of course, I’ve also made screencaps.

I was sorting through some old recordings I had saved to DVD when I discovered a recording of the W.I.T.C.H. episode “A is for Anonymous”! It was an episode I hadn’t watched in literally years, and it was great to see it again.

After I watched it, it occurred to me that I could make screencaps from it. They aren’t as high quality as the other WITCH screencaps (which where taken from Australian DVD sets) but they better than nothing.

The caps include Queen Elyon

The premiere of Nerissa

A fed up Taranee

And a magical bubble thingie.

We’ve know a little bit about Demi Lovato’s new Disney channel Series for months, but we finally have an official Disney promo! Most importantly, it finalizes the name of the show as “Sonny With a Chance” and the main character is the new star of “So Random” a show-within-a-show.

It looks like it will be rather amusing. Plus, you know, Demi’s cute.

Also coming soon, a new Sonny With a Chance fansite at Sonny-With-A-Chance.com

Our American Dragon Jake Long Gallery is one step closer to being complete!

The season one episode “The Halloween Bash” has been added to the website.

Featuring the huntsman,

the infamous Kim Possible cheerleader costume,

the dragon council,

and the best Halloween costume, ever.

All that’s left now is the ADJL Xmas special “Hairy Christmas” and the season one episode “Body Guard Duty.”

It is Vanessa’s 20th birthday today.

And I would like to say Happy Birthday Vanessa from all of us at DC Fans.