Disney Channel Fans

Wow… are we going from bad to worse?

The former president of ABC Family, Paul Lee, was recently promoted to President of ABC after Steve McPherson stepped down last month.

Well, now Disney has announced Lee’s replacement, Michael Riley, formerly of Radio Disney. Disney describes him as a “Respected television and radio executive” but I really don’t know if he’s up to the task of running the continually under-preforming and under-promoted ABC Family channel.

But only time will tell. Disney’s official press release follows:

MICHAEL RILEY NAMED PRESIDENT, ABC FAMILY

Burbank, California, Monday, August 30, 2010 . . . Respected television and radio executive Michael Riley has been named president, ABC Family, it was announced today by Anne Sweeney, co-chair, Disney Media Networks & president, Disney/ABC Television Group, to whom he will report.

In this new position, Riley will have oversight of ABC Family’s original programming and acquisitions, franchise management, marketing, sales and operations, and be responsible for the overall strategic and creative direction for the channel.

In making the announcement, Sweeney stated, “Michael’s talent and drive are eclipsed only by the enthusiasm and passion he brings to every opportunity. I’m confident his unique set of skills and experience will help us further ABC Family’s amazing momentum.”

Riley added, “I am extremely proud to have been part of a great team at Radio Disney and very much look forward to joining the incredibly passionate and inventive team at ABC Family. Their success over the past few years has been exceptional, driven by innovative storytelling, unique characters and iconic branding, and I’m honored to be given the opportunity to help build this amazing Millennial brand.”

Coming off its most watched year ever in 2009 and pacing at record levels in 2010, over the past seven years ABC Family has grown its Prime audience by impressive margins, increasing by 76% in Total Viewers (1.4 million vs. 797,000), by 70% in A18-49 (627,000 vs. 368,000) and by 78% in W18-49 (409,000 vs. 230,000). Among the net’s core younger demo sets, the net’s Prime delivery has more than doubled over the past seven years: +115% in A18-34 (348,000 vs. 162,000), +122% in W18-34 (238,000 vs. 107,000), +115% in V12-34 (584,000 vs. 271,000) and +124% in F12-34 (413,000 vs. 184,000).

Prior to this announcement, Riley served as senior vice president and general manager, Radio Disney, where he oversaw the strategic management of the Radio Disney network and its portfolio of 36 owned radio stations, leading them to record ratings through original multi-platform content achievements. He joined The Walt Disney Company in April 2008. An announcement regarding a new general manager for Radio Disney will be made in the near future.

Previously Riley was senior vice president and general manager, Turner Broadcasting System, Europe, Middle East and Africa. In this post he was responsible for developing the CNN commercial strategy and the overall brand strategy for the entertainment channels Cartoon Network, Boomerang, TCM, TNT and Adult Swim in Germany, Northern Europe, Middle East and Africa. Other key responsibilities included the management of advertising sales, marketing and interactive commerce functions, as well as supporting the company’s programming development and acquisition strategy.

From 2004-06 he was vice president and general manager, Turner Broadcasting System France, with responsibility for all Turner channels in that market. From 2000-03, he was vice president, Turner Classic Movies, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and from 1997-2000 he was vice president, Business Development, Television and Interactive Media, Cartoon Network and Turner Classic Movies.

Save Disney Shows August 2010 Events

Save 10 Things Day – 08/10/10

Save W.I.T.C.H. Day – 08/14/10

Save Kim Possible Day – 08/23/10

Save Lilo & Stitch Weekend Bash – 08/27-30/10

It’s important to remember that paper letters are the key to our efforts, and events are spaced out so you have at least a week to prepare as many as you can. Please refer to our how to help section for addresses: http://help.savedisneyshows.org

Then on the day of the event, you can also send faxes, make phone calls, and use our email program at http://sdsmail.org

Paul Lee Promoted to President of ABC

ABC Family’s management only gave Ruby 10 episodes and ended 10 Things after only one season. Is this the kind of management Paul Lee will be bringing to the ABC Network?

The 50-year-old, London-born Lee, a former BBC television executive, [and current ABC Family President] will oversee creative and business operations for the broadcast network as well as ABC Studios, the company’s in-house TV production unit. It’s a massive job for the executive, who has spent the last decade keeping a modest profile at mid-size cable channels.

But Disney executives are confident that Lee is up to the task. They point to Lee’s variety of skills, which include producing and directing made-for-TV movies. He worked on spicy telenovelas, a staple of Spanish-language television.

Read more at the SDS Blog.

Good Luck Charlie Renewed for Season 2

In 2Q10, “Good Luck Charlie” ranked as the No. 1 series on television among Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14, posting double-digit gains year to year among both demographics and defeating its time period competition by triple digits.

Good Luck Charlie has clearly gotten some pretty impressive ratings, so it’s no surprise that Disney has picked up the show for another season. However, it is a little surprising that they’ve already ordered a movie!

Read more on the DC Fans Blog.

New DCOM: Den Brother

This month’s new DCOM, Den Brother, premieres August 13th on Disney Channel. The movie stars Hutch Dano (Zeke and Luther) and G. Hannelius (Sonny With A Chance).

Hutch Dano and James Gaisford on the Den Brother Set

In the movie, 16-year-old hockey star Alex Pearson gets suspended from his team after showboating during a game, and to his dismay, finds himself filling in as a Bumble Bee Troop leader for his little sister Emily’s troop. He must pose as the troop’s elderly den mother from time to time but thinks it’s a small price to pay, especially since he can get Emily and the girls to do his chores and make him snacks in exchange for merit badges. Even more advantageous, Alex has the opportunity to get closer to the beautiful Matisse Burrows, leader of another Bumble Bee Troop. However, when his self-centered antics cost Emily and her friends an opportunity to participate in the long-anticipated Camporee, Alex finally sees how he has affected those he cares about and must devise a plan that will get his troop into the camp.

Read more on the DC Fans Blog.

Disney Channel August Highlights

Disney is premiering several new Hannah, Sonny, Wizards, Charlie, On Deck, and JONAS LA episodes this August! The full list is much too long for this email alert, so be sure to click the link below to read the full article.

Read more at the DC Fans Blog.

Shake It Up Episode Filming

You heard about it here first! Disney Channel’s next live action series (and the replacement for Hannah Montana) began filming in LA last month, and Webmaster Greg has the inside scoop from the filming of the second episode.

In the pilot we are introduced to best friends CeCe Jones (Bella Thorne) and Rocky Blue (Zendaya Coleman). … At school, we meet Deuce (Adam Irigoyen) … [who] also had an important gift for the girls, a flier with the info to audition for a dance show called “Shake it Up Chicago.” Rocky is reluctant, but CeCe insists that they give it a try – it is their dream to be professional dancers after all. … Anyway, CeCe and Rocky audition for the show and through no fault of her own CeCe is eliminated. Rocky makes it, but doesn’t want to go without her BFF. CeCe insists that Rocky follow through with her dream and marches her to the studio – with Rocky still in her pajamas. This next segment was very Hannah Montana-esque as CeCe helped Rocky change into her dance clothes during the live show. Fortunately, the host thought more of it than [Greg] did, because instead of firing Rocky, he asked both girls to stay on the show. And that is how these two best friends ended up on TV.

This show plays upon familiar themes and is no way groundbreaking, but it’s a solid effort and is likely to become a a big hit. The star of the show, Bella Thorne, is clearly very talented and as the first of the next generation of DC stars is likely to become the next Miley – and we mean that in a good way!

Read more about the show at the DC Fans Blog.

Save Disney Shows July 2010 Events

Save 10 Things Day – 07/10/10

Save Kim Possible Day – 07/14/10

Save Jake Long Day – 07/21/10

Save Lilo & Stitch Weekend Bash – 07/23-26/10

It’s important to remember that paper letters are the key to our efforts, and events are spaced out so you have at least a week to prepare as many as you can. Please refer to our how to help section for addresses: http://help.savedisneyshows.org

Then on the day of the event, you can also send faxes, make phone calls, and use our email program at http://sdsmail.org

Rita Ferro Promoted to EVP Media Sales

From the official Disney Press Release…

Rita Ferro, an executive with a strong track record in advertising sales and promotions, has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Disney Media Sales and Marketing, effective June 28. Ms. Ferro will relocate to New York from Miami, where she’s been an integral part of Disney and ESPN’s Latin America business since 1997. She succeeds Tricia Wilber who was recently named Chief Marketing Officer, The Walt Disney Company, Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Read more at the SDS Blog.

SDS Fundraising Drive Continues

We want to take a moment to thank Brent for his generous donation. Unfortunately, we where forced to drop two domains due to lack of funds, and may be forced to drop more. If you can help, even with a small donation, it would go a long ways towards keeping the remainder of our domain names and ultimately keeping the site online. Click here for more information or to make a donation. Thank you.

Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure

Ashley Tisdale reprised her role as Sharpay Evans in a new DCOM filming now for a 2011 release. Joining her are Austin Butler (Aliens in the Attic, Ruby & the Rockits) and Bradley Steven Perry (Good Luck Charlie).

In the movie, a New York casting director spots aspiring thespian Sharpay Evans performing with her dog, Boi, at a charity gala and offers to arrange an audition for a new Broadway musical. Sharpay packs her bags with Boi in tow and heads to the Big Apple to fulfill her destiny on Broadway. Her father has given her one month to make it to center stage, or else she will have to return home and learn the family business. However Sharpay’s dreams are turned upside down when she discovers the Broadway role is really for Boi, not her. Pushing her disappointment aside, Sharpay sets out to make Boi the most fabulous canine to hit the Great White Way.

Read more on the DC Fans Blog.

Disney Channel Screencaps are Back!

Okay, not all of the caps that we used to have, but we’ve made a lot of progress restoring the galleries. So far we’ve restored Hannah Montana, Sonny with a Chance, Wizards of Waverly Place, and The Suite Life on Deck.

Anyway, we’re still missing some of the newer episodes, but everything that we had in the old gallery for these three shows is back up and we will continue adding more.

See all the caps on the DC Fans Photo Gallery.

Disney Channel July Highlights

Air dates for the first three Hannah Season Four episodes, plus new episodes of Wizards, Sonny, On Deck, Charlie, and JONAS LA are all coming in July! The full list is too long for this email alert, so be sure to click the link below to read the full article.

Read more at the DC Fans Blog.

Demi Lovato Concert Videos

We always like to close out the newsletter with something fun, and this month is no different. Webmaster Greg was able to attend Demi Lovato’s free concert last week in San Diego and was nice enough to film the show for our members! Just click the link below to see all of the videos and the story behind the show at DC Fans.

Read more at the DC Fans Blog.

This concludes this email news alert. Thanks for reading from all of us at Save Disney Shows.

Save Disney Shows June 2010 Events

Save 10 Things Day – 06/10/10

Save Kim Possible Day – 06/14/10

Save Lilo & Stitch Weekend Bash – 06/21-27/10

Save W.I.T.C.H. Day – 06/29/10

It’s important to remember that paper letters are the key to our efforts, and events are spaced out so you have at least a week to prepare as many as you can. Please refer to our how to help section for addresses: http://help.savedisneyshows.org

Then on the day of the event, you can also send faxes, make phone calls, and use our email program at http://sdsmail.org

Our first Save 10 Things Day

ABC Family’s 10 Things was canceled last month, and the series finale ended on a cliff hanger! It sounds like the decision was primarily made in response to lower than expected ratings. Which means that a sizable fan campaign has a reasonable chance of convincing the company to continue to invest in the show.

We are holding our first Save 10 Things day this month, on the 10th. Learn more about the show and how you can help at our Save 10 Things website: http://save10things.sds.me/.

Wizards of Waverly Place RENEWED for Season Four!

We did it guys! Disney has officially announced the renewal of WOWP for a fourth season, AND they’re making a second DCOM!

Disney has ordered a fourth season of its Emmy Award-winning sitcom “Wizards of Waverly Place,” and is in development on the sequel to “Wizards of Waverly Place The Movie,” cable TV’s second-highest rated scripted telecast of all time in Total Viewers (13.5 million), Kids 6-11 and Tweens. The announcement was made today by Gary Marsh, president, Entertainment, and chief creative officer, Disney Worldwide. on the fourth season is scheduled to begin in August with show runners Vince Cheung and Ben Montanio (“Married…with Children,” “Greetings from Tucson”) executive-producing. Todd J. Greenwald (“Hannah Montana,” “Saved By the Bell: The New Class”) is the series creator and also an executive producer.

In making the announcement, Marsh said, “The Emmy win this past year confirmed what we already believed — this is a cast of superstar comedic talent, backed by an inspired team of writers and producers.”

Read more at the DC Fans Blog.

New SDS Fundraising Drive

I want to thank our members for your continued support of our movement. With your help, we where able to renew most of our domain names and keep the site online. However, it’s been almost a year and those same domains are up for renewal again!

The domains we’re trying to renew include:

SAVEDISNEYSHOWS.COM
SAVEKIMPOSSIBLE.ORG
SAVEWITCH.COM
MISSIONKIMPOSSIBLE.COM
SDSFORUM.ORG
SAVEKP.COM
SAVEKP.ORG
SAVELILOANDSTITCH.ORG
SAVEOURSTITCH.ORG
LILOANDSTITCH.ORG
FIXDISNEY.COM
LEROYANDSTITCH.COM
PRESERVETHEMAGIC.ORG
SAVEDISNEYSHOWS.NET

Can you contribute $5, $10, $20? Any donations are appreciated. All proceeds received go right back to Save Disney Shows to keep our campaigns running. Click here for more information or to make a donation. Thank you.

Disney 2010 Second Quarter Financial Results

In a May 11 release, the Walt Disney Company reported diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the second quarter increased 45 percent to $0.48 from $0.33 in the prior-year quarter. EPS for the current and prior-year quarter include the items discussed in the following paragraph. Excluding these items, EPS increased 12 percent to $0.48 from $0.43 in the prior-year quarter…

Read more on the SDS Blog.

16 Wishes – June 25th

Debby Ryan’s DCOM 16 Wishes will premiere Friday June 25rd on Disney Channel. The movie follows Abby Jensen (played by Ryan), a teenager who can’t wait to grow up, and when she’s handed the chance to make all her wishes come true, quickly learns the importance of being careful what you wish for.

Starring are Debby Ryan (“The Suite Life on Deck”) as Abby Jensen; Jean-Luc Bilodeau (“Kyle XY”) as Jay Kepler; Anna Mae Routledge (“Harper’s Island”) as Celeste; and Karissa Tynes (“Aliens in America”) as Krista Cook. Produced by MarVista Entertainment, the movie was written by Annie DeYoung (Disney Channel’s “StarStruck,” “Princess Protection Program”) and was directed by Peter DeLuise (“Stargate SG-1?).

Read more at the DC Fans Blog.

New Disney Channel Series: Shake It Up!

Disney has ordered “Shake It Up!,” a buddy comedy centered around a teen dance show, created by Chris Thompson (“Laverne and Shirley,” “Bosom Buddies,” “The Truth,” “Action”) and executive-produced by Thompson and Rob Lotterstein (“The War at Home,” “Ellen”). It stars 12-year-old Bella Thorne (“Big Love”) and 13-year-old Zendaya. The multi-camera series will begin in Hollywood, California, in July for a scheduled Fall 2010 premiere on Disney Channel. The was made today by Gary Marsh, president, Entertainment, and chief creative officer, Disney Worldwide.

Marsh said, “Newcomers Bella Thorne and Zendaya make for one of the most likable and engaging BFF duos we’ve ever seen. And while buddy comedies have been around since the start of television, what makes ‘Shake It Up’ unique is that this is the first time anyone has incorporated dancing into the underlying premise of a sitcom.”

Read more about the new show at the DC Fans Blog.

Sonny with a Chance Filming!

As this newsletter comes to a close, we wanted to apologize for being a few days late. This has been a crazy week for Webmaster greg, which ended with an unbelievable event this past Friday night. Greg attended the filming for one of the last season two episodes of Sonny with a Chance!

This was episode 222 “Sonny with a Choice” directed by Eric Dean Seaton. … don’t want to give away much on the plot. This is a episode for the overall season two storyline and it wouldn’t be fair to you all to spoil how it ends. In this episode, So Random and MacKenzie Falls are both nominated for the Tween Choice award for best Tween show, which causes some (additional) friction between the two casts. … Needless to say, people where impressed. Ezra took a moment then to mention that I had a fansite to one of the showrunners. I think it was creator Steve Marmel, but I’m not sure.

You can read more about the filming at the DC Fans Blog and discuss the show at the SWAC Forum.

Just a reminder that the Series Finale of 10 Things I Hate About You airs tonight on ABC Family.

Remember to visit our Save 10 Things website and SDS Mail to protest this all to short run for the show.

Also, here’s a new Twitter pic of Meaghan Martin and Fred. What a name for a dog. LOL

Save Disney Shows May 2010 Events

Save Lilo & Stitch Weekend Bash – 05/14-17/10

Save Kim Possible Day – 05/19/10

Save Jake Long Day – 05/27/10

It’s important to remember that paper letters are the key to our efforts, and events are spaced out so you have at least a week to prepare as many as you can. Please refer to our how to help section for addresses: http://help.savedisneyshows.org

Then on the day of the event, you can also send faxes, make phone calls, and use our email program at http://sdsmail.org

Save 10 Things I Hate About You!

The news broke via twitter Thursday evening that ABC Family’s 10 things has been canceled! Series Creator and Executive Producer Carter Covington tweeted on thursday: “Sad news… ABCFamily canceled the show Thanks 2 our AMAZING fans – U R the reason I do this! Enjoy the last 5 eps – they’re fantastic!”

It sounds like the decision was primarily made in response to lower than expected ratings. Which means that a sizable fan campaign has a reasonable chance of convincing the company to continue to invest in the show. So spread the word, and do it quickly! We need as many people as possible to write and call Disney and politely ask them to renew the show.

Learn more about the show and how you can help at our Save 10 Things website: http://save10things.sds.me/.

Save Our Seeker

The following is a message from separate group seeking to save Legend of the Seeker. They are still organizing their movement, but we wanted to do our part to spread awareness of their cause. You can connect with other Seeker fans here.

Legend of the Seeker is a Disney syndicated show that is based on The Sword of Truth fantasy novels by Terry Goodkind. On March 4, 2010 it was announced that Tribune/WGN had decided not to renew the series for a third season, but there was still a chance that the series would not be canceled. However, this past Monday, April 26, 2010, it was reported by Ausiello that Legend of the Seeker has been canceled. Despite the fact that the show had almost no promotion and an incredibly erratic airing schedule (4pm sometimes, 1am other times), it still averaged 2.5 million viewers (Nielsen ratings). The “Save Our Seeker” movement has been launched in response to the cancellation of the series.

The Suite Life on Deck Season Three Filming

Last week Webmaster Greg was fortunate enough to attend the live audience filming for The Suite Life on Deck. Unfortunately, the filming ran long and as a result there wasn’t an opportunity for an autograph session with the cast. Greg had hoped to have an opportunity to discuss the possibility of a fourth season with the cast and crew. That didn’t happen; so we want to hear from you! Should we organize a stand by Save the Suite Life campaign? Or are three seasons enough? Email Webmaster Greg and let us know what you think!

You can also read more about the episode filming at the DC Fans Blog.

Camp Rock 2 Update

Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, the sequel to 2008′s Camp Rock, will premiere Friday September 3rd on Disney Channel. It will be preceded by the “biggest summer-long experience ever presented by the channel” including a world wide concert tour staring the Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato and “Camp Rock Friends.”

Read more at the DC Fans Blog.

I’m in the Band Season 2

The Disney XD original series I’m In The Band will be returning for Season 2. Season one ended production some time ago, so we’re glad to see Disney Channel’s Gary Marsh formally announce the new season. The creators have developed a unique premise for a show, and assembled a perfect cast to pull it off.

A second season of “I’m In The Band,” a music-filled, live-action comedy series about a teenager who realizes his wildest dream when he joins his favorite “vintage” rock band, has been ordered by Disney XD, … The new season finds the band inching their way closer to an epic comeback and includes a one-hour special where Tripp joins arch-rival rock band Metal Wolf. Iron Weasel attempts to lure him back during Metal Wolf’s performance at the Super Bowl, and by happenstance, ends up stealing the spotlight.

Read more about the new show at the DC Fans Blog.

Emily Osment Concert

Webmaster Greg also attended Emily Osment’s concert at the House of Blues in Anaheim on April 25th. Emily preformed all six songs from her EP, a cover of Radiohead’s “High and Dry,” and five new songs from her upcoming album.

Videos of Emily’s performance and of her opening act Allstar Weekend are posted on the DC Fans Blog.

Well, I’ve been waiting for this day for quite a while. Today, the fabulous Meaghan Martin is legal!

(I love that twitter pic – “magically delicious” LOL)

Happy 18th birthday Meaghan!

… call me.

First, I wanted to share this interview that Fanlala did with Meaghan Martin (and her costars Lindsey Shaw, Ethan Peck, Nicholas Braun, Dana Davis, and Larry Miller)about the new season of 10 Things I Hate About You.

Fanlala: There are 10 new episodes of “10 Things I Hate About You” that are premiering soon! What makes them so exciting?
Meaghan: I think that it’s a very exciting 10 episodes simply because of all the plot twists! I had no idea of what was coming and I’m still surprised every week when they hand us a new script! I think the writers really bring a realistic excitement to it. It’s just like living your life everyday. And a lot of it’s so relatable. The last episode we shot, I kid you not, the script reflected my life exactly! We were making jokes about it on set! I don’t want to reveal anything because I want everyone to figure it out but it’s funny to see the similarities without even talking to the writers. It’s great that we’re writing real stories for real people to watch!
Lindsey: It’s like the characters 2.0. It’s like the first season but times 20. It moves. We’re moving into love triangles. [There are] these two characters have never talked but now they’re talking and now they have this whole relationship and story line. We’re just being brought together. We’re becoming more involved with everybody.
Nicholas: The first 10 ended with Cameron being totally lost and heartbroken. He didn’t know what to do about not having Bianca as his girlfriend. He thought it was going to happen! So he’s kind of mixed up and doesn’t know what to do with himself and he’s going to have to find his way.

Fanlala: What have you all learned from your talented cast mates?
Meaghan: Larry [has] been so incredible to work with, and everybody on cast! I’m definitely the baby and definitely the one with the least amount of experience. It’s been such a blessing to come on my first TV series and learn so much from everybody. [I remember] the first episode we were shooting Lindsey, as we were exiting the house, locks the door behind her. Something that simple can make everything so realistic! I’ve learned stuff like that! I’ve learned techniques about working with your fellow actors. Larry’s very giving and he talks through the scene [with me] and he makes me feel comfortable. One of the biggest things that has been really flattering to me is he doesn’t speak to me like I’m some little 17-year-old who has no experience. He talks to me and says, “Here’s what we need to do and how do you want to do it, Meaghan? You’re an actor too. You have your opinions and your character choices.”
Larry: I’m the lucky one! The truth is, we have fun together [since] the first day we were there. I’m gracious to her not because I’m such a big sport but because that’s the only way I know how to live as an actor. “What do you think about this? What do I think about this?” I don’t see a young actor or actress in this whole cast, I see other pros who are really good! On the ride over here, I was reminding her today – and you never say this to an actor on a day when she is doing it – there were some lines. And one was in the tape that they showed. Just the rhythm that she says, “you like him, you want to kiss him.” And every time she said that, I would laugh on the set in this one episode. I learn as much from her as anyone might from me. We’re in the same show, we have parts and we like the parts and each other. It’s that simple.

Fanlala: What advice do you have for kids in high school trying to fit in and getting through those awkward times?
Dana: When I was in high school, I struggled so much to fit in and when you get older you realize, you never really fit in. Enjoy your individuality! That’s what makes you so special! I wish I could drill that into people’s heads but it takes life to learn it. But I would just say to enjoy your individuality and enjoy the fact that you’re different.
Nicholas: I cared a lot about what people thought and how to be cool and who to hang out with. The thing I like about Cameron is that doesn’t happen, really. He’s cool with being an AV nerd, professing his love for a girl. He’s just so honest, so much more honest than I was.
Lindsey: You’re going to come out of this and you’re going to think it’s really not that important, how high school was. It’s really not as drastic as you believe it to be. None of your life really is and you really start to learn that in high school, you get past that. It’s just the world that you’re in and being a part of it.
Ethan: Just don’t think about it!

Fanlala: What’s an awkward high school moment you’ve had that you can share?
Nick: I’m in freshman year of high school and I’m in the lunch line. There’s this senior girl in front of me who’s just a knockout, her name is Annie. She was just stunning and all the freshman guys were in love with her. I’m standing there and we both reach to get a cup and our cups like clink or something, it was really awkward. And I look at her and go, “Sparks are a-flyin’!” She just walked away and she turned around and just gave me this look over her shoulder like, “What?!” So that was one of my very good failed attempts at picking up a girl.

Fanlala: How do you all act towards each other behind the scenes?
Lindsey: There’s so much camaraderie on set. It’s just the feeling that we want to share around. Like we’re always hugging and complimenting each other. It just adds to the comfort.
Larry: It’s easy to care about [the cast]. Is it something like a father? In a way, absolutely! It’s easy to play the part and care about them, and I care about them in real life! [I remember] Nick [Braun] said something, Nick plays Cameron, and he said, “She’s so beautiful. I care about her so much.” And I just said to him, “That’s my daughter! Watch it!” It’s so fun, but there’s a reality there. I care about them!

Fanlala: Meaghan, you just graduated from high school! How was that for you?
Meaghan: Yes! I did just graduate in real life. It was a very exciting and freeing experience! I don’t even know how to describe it. I’m definitely going to start college as soon as I can! My plan is to go to community college and transfer to a university. So I’m kind of waiting it out and figuring out when I have a chance to really dedicate my time to classes.

For the life of me, I don’t know why ABC Family insists on making such short seasons.

Anyway, I titled this post “Meaghan Martin Mania” because I also wanted to show off my new Meaghan Martin Autograph!

So freakin’ cool!

10 Things I Hate About You is returning to ABC Family on March 29th.

The first season was great, although I’ll admit that I started watching to see more of Meaghan Martin.

And then I kept watching to see more of Meaghan Martin.

Speaking of Meaghan Martin, she’s the one that linked to these pics on her twitter. It shounds like she’s having a good time: “Having loooaaadss of fun on this episode!”

Oh and the other people on the show are okay too. I guess.