Okay, so I wanted to give an update on some of the things we’ve been working on here at Disney Channel Fans. But I also know that if I don’t post any pics that no one would read this. So enjoy a few twitter pics of So Random‘s Allisyn Ashley Arm and Audrey Whitby at Disneyland.
Which reminds me, I hope everyone watched Audrey on Sunday’s new Autin and Ally. But that’s another story.
Anyway, before I get too distracted, I wanted to tell you all that we’ve been making some changes to the site on the back end. We launched the updated version or Friday and we’ve already seen both a significant improvement in site speed and an uptick in traffic. Of course, you don’t get something for nothing and I have identified a few bugs that have popped up including some issues with comments not always showing up as expected. If you notice any other issues while on the site please send me an email greg [at] dcfans.tv or leave a comment on this post.
And as an advance thank you for your help, here’s a leggy pic of the girls. xD
So in summary, click the pics for more of Allisyn and Audrey’s Disneyland adventure, and email or comment with any site issues you find. Thanks!
Alright, now this is fun. This is my first split post between both main blogs, DC Fans and Nick Girls. But first, some background.
I was at the LA County fair day before yesterday (9/17/11) to see the lovely and talented Victoria Justice in concert. But this post isn’t about Vic, you need to head over to Nick Girls Blog for that story.
As you can see, Roshon Fegan was there too. And the girls smaped him good as soon as they spoted him!
He and Allisyn Ashley Arm were there in support of opening act “Kicking Daisies.” They even introduced them on stage!
Not the best pic I’m afraid, but the lighting was terible. I did get some good video of “Kicking Daisies” though.
I can see why Allisyn likes them so much, they’re quite talented kids.
Oh, and Shane Harper (Spencer from Good Luck Charlie) was there doing the singing thing too earlier in the day over at the Coke stage.
… I just thought I’d mention that. Not that any of you care. xD
Friday was a pretty good day. The cast of So Random including Tiffany Thornton, Sterling Knight, Doug Brochou, Allisyn Ashley Arm, Shayne Topp, Matthew Scott Montgomery, and Damien Haas.
Doesn’t Tiff look pretty? (As always. xD )
Missing where Brandon Smith and Audrey Whitby. I really wanted to meet her. Oh well. I was able to finish my existing Sonny with a Chance autograph though – I just needed Sterling and Doug. =]
I also got my So Random Main cast autographs…
… and another of the “new” Randoms.
I had also wanted to see the Lemonade Mouth cast, Hayley Kiyoko in particular, but they cut the line before I got there. Damn.
You can click any pic for a larger version (as usual) and be sure to visit SoCal Disney on Monday for more in-depth analysis of the D23 Expo (not just DC) and follow @socaldisney on twitter for live news from the Expo floor.
Disney’s new Sonny with a Chance spinoff series So Random is set to premiere next week! As I mentioned before, the new series focuses entirely on the comedy with pretty much no connection to Sonny‘s plot what so ever. Still, it’s got a good cast (<3 U Tiff) and it’s pretty well written. As you may recall, I went to the filming for the 5th episode (Guest staring my love Selena Gomez) and while a few sketches fell flat it was pretty damn funny overall. Plus Demi said to watch it in her live chat on Friday, so all you Demi lovers better do what she says.
Disney’s official press releases follow…
THE TWEEN COMEDY SERIES “SO RANDOM!,”
FIRST MADE POPULAR IN “SONNY WITH A CHANCE,”
BEGINS TO AIR SUNDAY, JUNE 5 (8:30 P.M., ET/PT) ON DISNEY CHANNEL
Featuring an ensemble of talented young actors, the comedy series “So Random!,” first introduced in “Sonny With A Chance,” will air SUNDAY, JUNE 5 (8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. The series will feature original comedic vignettes parodying pop culture and a wide variety of everyday life, big and small.
The series brings viewers into the audience of “So Random!,” the hit comedy TV show for kids and tweens on “Sonny With A Chance,” where popular characters Tawni, Grady, Nico, Zora and rival Chad Dylan Cooper are joined by new repertory players in original comedy sketches.
Each episode showcases a performance by a special guest or recording artist, including Cody Simpson, Selena Gomez and The Scene, Far East Movement, Colbie Caillat, Mitchel Musso, Mindless Behavior, Coco Jones, Jacob Latimore, The Ready Set, Kicking Daisies, Greyson Chance and Tony Hawk, among others.
Sketches will introduce new comedic characters including Zombie Man, Roadkill Reba, Tantrum Girl, Jack Sparrow, MC Grammar and Bracey Girrlz. Returning will be favorites RoadKill McGill, The Real Princesses of New Jersey and Sally Jensen: Kid Lawyer.
Starring are Tiffany Thornton as Tawni Hart, Sterling Knight as Chad Dylan Cooper, Brandon Mychal Smith as Nico Harris, Doug Brochu as Grady Mitchell, and Allisyn Ashley Arm as Zora Lancaster. Recurring players are Matthew Scott Montgomery, Shayne Topp, Damien Haas, Grace Bannon, Bridgett Shergalis and Audrey Whitby.
The series is executive-produced by Steve Marmel, Michael Feldman, Brian Robbins and Sharla Sumpter Bridgett. “So Random!” is a production of Varsity Pictures and It’s A Laugh Productions, Inc. It carries a TV-G parental guideline.
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SKETCH COMEDY SERIES “SO RANDOM!,” FIRST INTRODUCED IN “SONNY WITH A CHANCE,” BEGINS TO AIR SUNDAY, JUNE 5 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
Australian Musical Sensation Cody Simpson Performs “All Day”
“So Random!” features an ensemble of talented young actors portraying an array of characters in comedy sketches. In the episode, viewers meet “Helmet Ninjas” who fight crime, but not before putting on their headgear, “Zombie Man,” who helps Andy get a date for the school dance, and “Tantrum Girl,” who loses her mind over a glass of crushed ice. Also featured is a parody of “Wheel of Fortune,” in the series debut of “So Random!,” airing SUNDAY, JUNE 5 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
The episode features a rocking performance of the hit “All Day” by Australian music sensation, Cody Simpson.
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COMEDY ENSUES IN AN ALL NEW EPISODE OF “SO RANDOM!”
AIRING SUNDAY, JUNE 12 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
Teen Sensation Greyson Chance Performs
Rapper Footy Scent raps about a new fashion trend in “Socks with Sandals,” Reynaldo Rivera teaches Spanish in an unconventional way in “Spanish with Reynaldo” and Jack Sparrow ventures outside the nest in “Jack Sparrow.” The cast performs these skits and more in an all new episode of “So Random!,” airing SUNDAY, JUNE 12 (9:00- 9:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
The episode includes a special appearance by Greyson Chance performing his song “Waiting Outside the Lines.”
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AN ALL NEW EPISODE OF “SO RANDOM!”
AIRS SUNDAY, JUNE 19 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
Special Musical Guest Selena Gomez and The Scene Perform
MC Grammar makes grammatical corrections during a rap battle in “MC Grammar”; “L’il Texters” are the new “it” dolls and a rock band looks for a new member in “Teen Rage”; also, boys at school compete to have the lowest riding pants in “Sag Down Smackdown,” in a new episode of the sketch comedy series “So Random!,” airing SUNDAY, JUNE 19 (8:30–9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel,
Musical guest Selena Gomez and The Scene perform their smash hit “Who Says.”
I would just like to say that “MC Grammar” was hilarious. Please, if you only watch one episode, make it this one!
AN ALL NEW EPISODE OF “SO RANDOM!”
AIRS SATURDAY, JUNE 25 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
Mitchel Musso Performs “Get Away”
Strawberry Shortbread defends Strawberryland from attacking aliens in “Strawberry Shortbread,” Prince Carmine recounts how Fairy Godfather gets Cindy to the ball in “Princesses,” and “Roadkill Reba” serves up possum in a new episode of the sketch comedy series, “So Random!,” airing SATURDAY, JUNE 25 (8:00 – 8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Disney’s really pushing the environmental agenda and re-branding this year’s event as the Friends for Change Games with eco friendly game themes and what I’m sure will be a lot of the usual holier than thou preaching about saving water and the like. How many times do we need to be told to turn off the faucet while brushing our teeth anyway? This isn’t really about saving the planet, it’s about public relations, publicity, politics, and power.
But I digress. Go blue team!
WE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD
Over 30 Disney Channel and Disney XD stars from around the globe will compete in “Disney Friends for Change Games” to promote conservation and the power of coming together with friends and family to make a difference in one’s community and the world. Four teams of young stars will compete in a series of fun physical challenges to benefit specific charities and Friends for Change community projects on a global basis.
“Disney Friends for Change Games” teams will compete on behalf of Fauna and Flora International (Green Team), World Wildlife Fund (Red Team), Ocean Conservancy (Blue Team) and UNICEF (Yellow Team). Disney will make a donation of $125,000 to each charity, and the winning team’s charity will also receive an additional $100,000 donation from Disney.
Eighteen year-old Hollywood Records recording artist Bridgit Mendler (“Lemonade Mouth” and “Good Luck Charlie”) co-wrote and performed this year’s Disney Friends for Change anthem, “We Can Change The World,” a buoyant pop/rock song which will be released globally this summer. All of the proceeds from the song will go towards environmental charities through Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund.
Disney stars will invite kids and families worldwide to visit Disney.com/projectgreen, and Friends for Change international sites to pledge actions they will take in their own lives that will make a difference and help the planet. To date, over four million pledges have been made by kids worldwide. Additionally, young planet crusaders can play online versions of the games that took place during “Disney Friends for Change Games” and donate their earned points to their favorite teams. The team with the most points will be named the regional “Fan Favorite” team and awarded an additional $100,000 for their team’s charity. Through “Disney Friends for Change Games” and with the help of kids at home, Disney is donating almost one million dollars globally.
“Disney Friends for Change Games” are hosted by Tiffany Thornton (“So Random”) and Jason Earles (“Kickin’ It”). Maria Canals-Barrera (“Wizards of Waverly Place”) was on-hand to encourage and support the players as only a mom can do.
The teams are:
Blue Team
Captain: Debby Ryan (“Jessie”), Allisyn Ashley Arm (“So Random”), Olavo Cavalheiro (Disney Channel Brazil), Hutch Dano (“Zeke and Luther”), Roshon Fegan (“Shake It Up”), Doc Shaw (“Pair of Kings”), Stefanie Scott (“A.N.T. Farm”) and Jake Short (“A.N.T. Farm”).
Green Team
Captain: Brandon Mychal Smith (“So Random”), Valeria Baroni (Disney Channel Argentina), Paula Dalli (Disney Channel Spain), Adam Hicks (“Zeke and Luther”), David Henrie (“Wizards of Waverly Place”), Sterling Knight (“So Random”), Ryan Ochoa (“Pair of Kings”), Eve Ottino (Disney Channel France) and Bella Thorne (“Shake It Up”).
Yellow Team
Captain: Bridgit Mendler (“Good Luck Charlie”), Jorge Blanco (Disney Channel Mexico), Valentina Colombo (Disney Channel Italy), Adam Irigoyen (“Shake It Up”), China Anne McClain (“A.N.T. Farm”), Sierra McCormick (“A.N.T. Farm”), Logan Miller (“I’m In The Band”) and Gregg Sulkin (“Wizards of Waverly Place” and Disney Channel UK).
Red Team
Captain: Mitchel Musso (“Pair of Kings”), Jake T. Austin (“Wizards of Waverly Place”), Doug Brochu (“So Random”), Kelsey Chow (“Pair of Kings”), Davis Cleveland (“Shake It Up”), Dean Delannoit (Disney Channel Holland and Belgium), Carlon Jeffrey (“A.N.T. Farm”), and Zendaya (“Shake It Up”).
*Special guest Leo Howard (“Kickin’ It”) will also participate.
“Disney Friends for Change Games” challenges are comprised of the four areas of environmental conservation: saving water, preventing waste, saving energy and protecting our habitats. The games emphasize the power of coming together with your friends and family to make a difference in your community and your world.
The games are:
High Energy Dance Battle:
Teams perform a freestyle dance routine on an energy generating dance floor.
Wash Out:
Players will race against time in a multi-stage relay race, taking laundry to the extreme through a series of sorting, washing and hang drying. Some of the clothes in the giant laundry pile were recycled from Disney Channel and Disney XD series.
The Recycler:
Players on stationary bicycles power a high-speed conveyor belt loaded with recycled items.
The Ultimate Course for Change:
Players tackle a challenging multi-part course that incorporates all of the Friends for Change green themes.
“Disney Friends for Change Games” are executive produced by Art Spigel and Hayma ‘Screech’ Washington for Dario Productions. The production was eco-conscious to ensure best efforts were made to lighten impact on the environment.
We all know that Demi’s back in LA and looking forward to getting back to work. Will she be returning to Sonny with a Chance? Well… maybe.
The third season of Sonny isn’t really a third season of anything. It’s really a spin off of the Show within a show, So Random. Or should I say, “SO R@n:D0?!” It’s basically kid friendly Saturday Night Live, without the “live” part.
I was lucky enough to be able to attend the live audience filming of the fifth SR episode and it was pretty good. There’s no plot, like the Halloween and Christmas specials, it’s all sketches. Sonny is just gone and Chad is a regular on so Random. There’s no explanation given in the show itself, but it’s obviously because Demi’s not there and because they want to keep Sterling. Better to have chad out of character than to not have him at all, I suppose.
Demi is welcome to come back if she wants, but it sounds like they have the whole season planned out based on the assumption that she will not be there. I wouldn’t hold my breath for Sonny’s return. Even is she did, they’d probably just add her into the sketches and not address the plot points of the first and second seasons.
Also, Selena Gomez was this week’s musical guest. <3 I love her new song “Who Says,” but I think you could all guess I would say that.
I really hope you all give So Random a fair shake. It’s not the Sonny we know and love, but you guys didn’t see how hard they were working on this show. It really touched me and I’m so afraid that it’s gonna fall flat just because Demi’s not there.
Ah Halloween… One of my favorite days of the year. I think Lindsay Lohan’s character in Mean Girls said it best:
“Halloween is the one night a year when girls can dress like a total slut and no other girls can say anything about it.”
Nicole Anderson seemed to go with a generic “I’m a really hot girl” type of costume. Not that I’m complaining
Her co-star Chelsea Staub looked stunning, even though she didn’t show much skin.
Debby Ryan looks great all Audrey Hepburn style.
Here’s another pic of Debby from her friend Bianca Magick.
Sonny with a Chance’s Allisyn Ashley Arm dressed up as Joan of Arc. LOL.
Bella Thorne (star of Shake it Up) dressed up as Rosetta the garden fairy for the Megamind premiere yesterday.
Disney XD’s Ryan Newman also went with a Disney themed costume, Princess Jasmine.
Aly and AJ keep slowly getting a little more sexy each year.
AJ’s got a really hot looking as a Black Widdow in that spiderweb dress and Aly actually went as a Vampire French Maid! Wow!
They’re actually scaring me a little bit! LOL
EDIT Number 2: It looks like Aly also hooked up with her Hellcats cast mates. I love Ashley Tisdale’s Wonder Woman costume…
That’s all for my Disney girls, but I’ve still got some other cool costumes to share. Like Victoria Justice, who spent all day in the recording studio.
Her amazing co-star Ariana Grande tweeted this pic of her feet.
Anyone got a pic of the rest of her? I hope? I missed her ustream chat.
Nevermind, DC Fans is proud to present Ariana Grande and the CLAM girls! LOLz
Liz Gillies’s feet where in that pic too, but she actually showed her face too.
Last but not least, there’s one more hot girl from Victorious, Daniella Monet.
Big Time Rush actress Erin Zariah also did the superhero thing with her Hit Girl costume.
22 year old Canadian singer Skye Sweetnam rocked a very nice Ariel Halloween costume.
And one more pic before I wrap things up: “Happy Halloween. Drop dead. Love, The Veronicas.”
I hope you all enjoyed this very special Disney [, Nick, and More] Girl Halloween Costume Roundup.
Ooh! La, La! Couture held a special fashion show during Scott Baio’s 50th birthday bash in Los Angeles in September 2010. Three of Disney’s up and coming new stars, Ryan Newman, Bella Thorne, and Allisyn Ashley Arm, where on hand for the event.
The show featured all three young hollywood actresses in poufy pink and black dresses.
I’m sure I can’t be the only one who thinks that Ryan Newman and Bella Thorne would make a heck of a team for a DCOM or maybe even a future series.
Bella really is, in particular, an exceptional actress. Shake it Up is gonna rock.
Ryan Newman’s character is, clearly, the only good part of Zeke and Luther.
And no episode of Sonny with a Chance would be complete without Allisyn’s character Zora. Except for, ya know, the episodes she’s not actually in… LOL
