“Good Luck Charlie: It’s Christmas” was the highest rated live action cable movie of 2011, and second only to the “Phineas and Ferb” movie overall!
Disney’s rightfully smug press release follows:
BABY OH BABY! “GOOD LUCK CHARLIE: IT’S CHRISTMAS”
DELIVERS ANOTHER BIG PREMIERE FOR
DISNEY CHANNEL ORIGINAL MOVIE FRANCHISE
Ratings for Sitcom Debut of “Austin & Ally” Hit all the Right Notes
The significant ratings force known as the Disney Channel Original Movie franchise has done it again, delivering 6.9 million Total Viewers with Friday’s (8:00 p.m.) premiere of “Good Luck Charlie: It’s Christmas,” inspired by the hit sitcom “Good Luck Charlie.” The premiere also delivered 3.3 million Kids 6-11, 2.4 million Tweens and 1.4 million Adults 18-49. The premiere was sponsored by Nintendo Mario Cart 7. The movie led into the very strong debut of the music-centered sitcom, “Austin & Ally” (9:30 p.m.), which delivered 5.7 million Total Viewers, 2.7 million Kids 6-11 and 2.1 million Tweens. It premieres in its regular timeslot Sunday, December 4 (8:00 p.m.).
“Good Luck Charlie: It’s Christmas” became the No. 1 live-action cable movie of 2011 in Total Viewers, and the No. 1 live-action scripted telecast across all TV in Kids 6-11. Along with the premiere of “Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension” in August, Disney Channel owns the year’s Top 2 scripted TV telecasts in Kids 6-11, and the Top 2 across all cable TV overall. Furthermore, “Austin & Ally” ranks as Disney Channel’s
No. 2 series launch on record in Kids 6-11 and its No. 1 series debut ever in Boys 6-11 (1.0 million).
“Good Luck Charlie: It’s Christmas” stars the cast of the hit series — Bridgit Mendler, Jason Dolley, Leigh-Allyn Baker, Bradley Steven Perry, Mia Talerico and Eric Allan Kramer — and finds the Duncan family getting hopelessly separated during a trip to Grandma’s house, scrambling to reunite in time for Christmas. The storyline revealed that the stork is on the way to the Duncans next year. At the telecast’s conclusion, Disney Channel invited viewers to choose from among 10 names for the baby sister or brother who will debut in spring 2012 during a special hour episode of “Good Luck Charlie.” Baby name voting continues through December 16 at DisneyChannel.com/BabyVote.
19-year-old actress and Hollywood Records recording artist Bridgit Mendler co-wrote and performs the song “I’m Gonna Run to You” in the movie.
Disney Channel Original Movies dominate basic cable TV’s ratings, delivering the No. 1 movie in Total Viewers for five consecutive years and the No. 1 movie telecast among Tweens for 10 consecutive years. They are “Cadet Kelly,” “The Cheetah Girls,” “Halloweentown High,” “Twitches,” “The Cheetah Girls 2,” “High School Musical 2,” “Camp Rock,” “Wizards of Waverly Place The Movie,” “Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam” and “Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension,” respectively. The latter is also cable television’s No. 1 animated telecast of all time among Kids 2-11.
“Good Luck Charlie: It’s Christmas” was filmed in Salt Lake City and St. George, Utah. The movie is executive-produced by Sheri Singer along with the three executive producers of the series, Dan Staley, Phil Baker and Drew Vaupen. The script was written by Geoff Rodkey and directed by Arlene Sanford.
“Austin & Ally” stars Ross Lynch, Laura Marano, Raini Rodriguez and Calum Worthy. It was created and is executive-produced by Kevin Kopelow and Heath Seifert.
And another baby? This is getting excessive now. xD
IT’S A BOY…OR GIRL! EXPECTED DUE DATE, SEASON THREE!
DISNEY CHANNEL REVEALS SURPRISE THAT THE STORK IS ON THE WAY
TO THE DUNCANS; VIEWERS INVITED TO SELECT BABY’S NAME FOR
DEBUT IN UPCOMING SEASON OF HIT SERIES “GOOD LUCK CHARLIE”
Happy news that the Duncans are expecting a bundle of joy was revealed during the premiere of the Disney Channel Original Movie, “Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas!,” and now Disney Channel viewers around the world can vote for their favorite from among 10 names for the baby sister or brother who will debut in an hour-long special planned for spring 2012 on the hit series “Good Luck Charlie.” Voting began Friday, December 2 at 9:30 p.m., ET and runs through December 16, at DisneyChannel.com/BabyVote.
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• If it’s a Boy – Noah, Jonah, Toby, Bobby Jr. and Bo
• If it’s a Girl – Sydney, Erika, Mallory, Talia and Jenny
Adam Bonnett, Senior Vice President, Original Programming, Disney Channels Worldwide, said: “There’s no greater excitement than the arrival of a new baby in the house, and we are eager for our viewers to share in the relatable anticipation of a baby girl or baby boy joining the Duncan family that they’ve come to know and love.”
“Good Luck Charlie,” a sitcom geared towards the whole family, ranks as TV’s No. 1 program on Sundays (8:00 p.m.) among Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14. Overall, the series ranks No. 2 for the year among Kids 6-11 (1.9 million/7.6 rating) and No. 3 among Tweens 9-14 (1.6 million/6.6 rating). [Source: NTI, 12/27/11-11/27/11, most current trackage data with minimum 10 telecasts]
Joy of joys in Season Three — the Duncan household prepares to expand with the impending arrival of a new baby, rubber duckies and choo-choo trains, while parents Bob and Amy juggle their jobs, and their kids, PJ, Teddy and Gabe, cope with both their teen years and their mischief-making toddler sister, Charlie.
Starring are Bridgit Mendler as Teddy Duncan, Leigh-Allyn Baker as Amy Duncan, Bradley Steven Perry as Gabe Duncan, Mia Talerico as Charlie Duncan, Eric Allan Kramer as Bob Duncan and Jason Dolley as PJ Duncan.
“Good Luck Charlie” was created by Phil Baker and Drew Vaupen (“Suddenly Susan” and “What I Like About You”) and is executive-produced by Baker, Vaupen and Dan Staley (“Cheers,” “Love & Money”). The trio, along with Sheri Singer, also executive-produce the Disney Channel Original Movie based on the series. “Good Luck Charlie” is a production of It’s A Laugh Productions, Inc. It carries a TV-G parental guideline.
Here’s the November programing highlights for Disney Channel. No commentary this month; I just wanted to make sure I got this posted ASAP.
AMY AND TEDDY RACE TO BECOME THE NEXT BEST-SELLLING NOVELIST IN A NEW EPISODE OF “GOOD LUCK CHARLIE,” SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Story Time” – When Teddy and Amy discover that a mom in Charlie’s book club is a publisher of children’s books, they each try to prove they can write the next bestseller. Meanwhile, Bob is a big hit at Gabe’s school when he brings all sorts of insects and spiders for the students to view as part of career day… that is until a tarantula gets loose. Also, PJ starts dishing out relationship advice to his Kwikki Chikki customers, in a new episode of “Good Luck Charlie,” premiering SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 (8:00–8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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CECE MEETS HER IDOL, IN A NEW EPISODE OF “SHAKE IT UP,” SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Double Pegasus It Up” – CeCe finds out Deuce has been delivering pizza to her idol, a choreographer who came up with an amazing dance move, the “double Pegasus.” When she and Rocky step in on the pizza delivery to meet him, they find out he’s living a less than glamorous life. Meanwhile, Uncle Frank entrusts Deuce with the keys to the cash register at Crusty’s, and the added responsibility becomes too much pressure, in a new episode of “Shake It Up,” SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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MAGICIAN DAVID COPPERFIELD GUEST STARS IN A NEW EPISODE OF ”WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE,” FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Harperella” – After Harper begins to read one of Alex’s wizard story books, she is transported into a Cinderella-like world where she encounters her evil stepmother, Theresa, and stepbrothers Justin and Max. In order to turn back into Harper, she must rely on the help of Alex, her fairy godmother, in a new episode of “Wizards of Waverly Place,” premiering FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
World-renowned magician David Copperfield guest stars as himself. Also guest starring are Dan Benson (“Zoey 101″) as Zeke Beakerman and Gregg Sulkin (“Avalon High”) as Mason.
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CHYNA HOSTS A SLUMBER PARTY IN A NEW EPISODE OF “A.N.T. FARM,” FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“slumber party ANTics” – When Chyna and Olive don’t get invited to Lexi’s slumber party, they decide to host their own on the same night and invite all of the A.N.T. girls. Meanwhile, Cameron enlists Fletcher to help him draw a comic book, in a new episode of “A.N.T. Farm,” premiering FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 (8:30-9:00 p.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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JESSIE FINDS LUKE A MATH TUTOR IN AN ALL NEW EPISODE OF ”JESSIE,” FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“A.N.T. Farm’s” Sierra McCormick Guest Stars
“Creepy Connie Comes A Callin’” – Jessie believes Connie, a math tutor she finds for Luke, will be the perfect scholarly influence. To Jessie’s dismay, Connie turns out to be a lovelorn teen fascinated with Luke. Meanwhile, Ravi is convinced he can predict the future with his Mystery Ball, in a new episode of “Jessie,” premiering FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Guest starring is Sierra McCormick (“A.N.T. Farm”) as Connie.
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THE DUNCANS CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING IN A NEW EPISODE OF “GOOD LUCK CHARLIE,” SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“It’s A Charlie Duncan Thanksgiving” – Amy finally gets to stay home and cook a Thanksgiving dinner, but it’s up to Bob and PJ to figure out a way to keep her out of the kitchen so the meal is actually edible. Meanwhile, Teddy and Ivy devise a plan to get in line early at the Gizmo Hut so they can buy the hottest new tablet computer on sale. Also, Bob and Gabe panic when Bob’s dad Frank falls for Mrs. Dabney, in a new episode of “Good Luck Charlie,” premiering SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 (8:00–8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Alan Rachins (“Dharma & Greg”) guest stars as Frank.
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CECE AND ROCKY SET UP A FUNDRAISER TO SAVE THEIR FORMER DANCE TEACHER’S STUDIO IN A NEW EPISODE OF ”SHAKE IT UP,” SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Auction It Up” –CeCe and Rocky set up a fundraiser through “Shake It Up, Chicago” to help save their former dance teacher, Ms. Nancy’s (played by Marissa Jaret Winokur), dance studio. Meanwhile, Deuce and Ty enter a competition to win a new phone, in a new episode of “Shake It Up,” SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Guest starring is Marissa Jaret Winokur (“Hairpsray”) as Ms. Nancy.
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CHYNA AND LEXI AUDITION FOR A TALENT SHOW IN A SPECIAL ONE-HOUR EPISODE OF “A.N.T. FARM,” FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“America Needs TalANT” – Chyna and Lexi audition for a popular talent show and are invited to the next round in Hollywood. However, during their drive to Los Angeles, Chyna, Olive, Fletcher, Cameron and Darryl encounter some wild adventures that almost keep Chyna from getting to the show on time. When they finally make it, Chyna discovers the show’s producers want her to share a hotel room with Lexi in order to show viewers how good of friends they are. Elsewhere in Los Angeles, Olive and Paisley enter a game show competition and Cameron, Fletcher and Darryl wait in a very long line for a popular food truck in a special one hour episode of “A.N.T. Farm,” premiering FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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BEA, MILO AND OSCAR ACCEPT A BABYSITTING JOB, AND MILO STANDS UP FOR THE GANG IN A NEW EPISODE OF ”FISH HOOKS,” SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Adventures in Fish Sitting” – Bea, Milo and Oscar get roped into babysitting Ms. Lips’ ornery cat. When the cat escapes just as Ms. Lips is on her way back home, the gang must find him while, at the same time, convince Ms. Lips that there is nothing fishy about the cat currently in her house … even though he now bears a striking resemblance to Milo.
“Banned Band” – When Lonnie the marching band conductor bans all the students from playing music, Milo stands up for the gang and proudly plays his kazoo as loud as possible. Unfortunately, Lonnie doesn’t take kindly to Milo’s rebellion and challenges the gang to a battle of the bands – where the losing band will have to give up music forever.
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PHINEAS AND FERB CREATE THEIR OWN LANGUAGE AND POTATO GREMLINS TAKE OVER DANVILLE IN A NEW EPISODE OF “PHINEAS AND FERB,” SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Ferb Latin” – Phineas and Ferb create their own language, Ferb Latin, which quickly catches on. Unfortunately for Candace, she awakes from a massage puzzled to find everyone else speaking a language she doesn’t understand. Meanwhile, Dr. Doofenshmirtz decides to use propaganda as his new “-inator,” believing that it will work since people will believe anything they read.
“Lotsa Latkes” – When all the potatoes in Danville go missing, Phineas and Ferb decide to clone some using Buford’s last potato chip so that Isabella’s Nana can make latkes for the Latke Festival at the Danville Senior Lodge. Unfortunately, Buford’s DNA also merges with the potatoes, creating mischievous Potato Gremlins all over town. Meanwhile, Dr. Doofenshmirtz’s plans on using his latest “-inator,” a potato-powered “Historical Army Retrieve-inator,” to summon the Spartan army and command them to take over the Tri-State Area.
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“AMERICAN IDOL” FAN FAVORITE PIA TOSCANO PERFORMS HER DEBUT SINGLE “THIS TIME,” IN AN ALL-NEW “SO RANDOM!,” PREMIERING SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Good Luck Charlie’s” Leigh-Allyn Baker and Mia Talerico Guest Star
The Garlic Garden serves breakfast to its patrons in an unconventional family style way in “Garlic Garden Breakfast;” guest star Mia Talerico gives Donald Trump his toughest interview yet in “Why? With Mia;” Anime Bros., Billy, Skip and Lorraine all try out for the cheer squad in “Cheerleader Tryouts;” and guest star Leigh-Allyn Baker plays a teacher embarrassed by the items she purchases from a cashier who is also her student in “Awkward Moments.” All this and more in an all-new episode of “So Random!,” airing SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27 (7:30-8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
The episode will also feature a special musical performance by “American Idol” fan favorite Pia Toscano performing her debut single “This Time.”
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TEDDY’S TRIP WITH IVY TURNS ICY IN A NEW EPISODE OF ”GOOD LUCK CHARLIE,” SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Teddy On Ice” – Teddy joins Ivy at her family’s lakeside cabin, only to discover that it’s really just a cramped ice fishing hut. Meanwhile, PJ and Gabe break Mrs. Dabney’s satellite and are forced to invite her over to watch her daily soaps. They soon find themselves captivated with the soaps’ storylines, in a new episode of “Good Luck Charlie,” premiering SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27 (8:00–8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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CECE AND ROCKY HOST A DANCE CAMP FOR KIDS IN A NEW EPISODE OF “SHAKE IT UP,” SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
–”Make Your Mark: Ultimate Dance Off – ‘Shake It Up’ Edition” Winners – AKsquared Perform Spotlight Dance–
“Camp It Up” – CeCe and Rocky decide to host their own dance camp for kids in order to raise money to attend a week-long dance camp. Meanwhile, Ty and Tinka go head-to-head in a ping-pong tournament at Crusty’s Pizza Parlor and the winners of “Make Your Mark; Ultimate Dance Off – ‘Shake It Up’ Edition” — Aksquared — perform a spotlight dance, in a new episode of “Shake It Up,” SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
We’ve known about the Good Luck Charlie DCOM for a while now, but I’m very disapointed to see that it’s going to be a Christmas special. That will severly limit it’s potential and I was hoping it would be a good push for Bridgit’s career. Oh well.
Okay, did I did like the little bit there Teddy is dancing an her mom’s all “not the time!” So I still think it’s gonna be pretty good, just… not what I expected.
They’re also going to use the event as a lead in to a preview of their new show Austin & Ally with Laura Marano that we’ve also been talking about for a while now…
Anyway, Disney’s full press release follows:
‘TIS THE SEASON TO BE…CHARLIE!
“GOOD LUCK CHARLIE, IT’S CHRISTMAS!,”
A DISNEY CHANNEL ORIGINAL MOVIE PREMIERES FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2
– Preview of New Comedy Series “Austin & Ally” to Follow –
The cast of Disney Channel’s hit family sitcom “Good Luck Charlie”– Bridgit Mendler, Leigh-Allyn Baker, Bradley Steven Perry, Mia Talerico, Eric Allan Kramer and Jason Dolley — star in “Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas!,” a Disney Channel Original Movie premiering FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT). The story follows the Duncans as they scramble to reunite with each other in time for the holiday after they are separated en route to their family vacation in Palm Springs.
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In “Good Luck Charlie It’s Christmas!,” it’s a holiday season the Duncans won’t soon forget. The adventure begins when the Duncans, who are en route to Palm Springs to celebrate the holidays with Amy’s parents, are separated after Teddy makes a snap decision to give up her seat on the flight for a free ticket. Unwilling to stand by and let her daughter travel alone, Amy also disembarks the plane only to discover the next flight to Palm Springs departs after Christmas. Meanwhile, the rest of the family arrive in Palm Springs, but things aren’t any easier as Bob tries to care for Charlie under the watchful eye of Amy’s mom Petunia; PJ learns the pros and cons of his grandparents’ pool and Gabe quickly realizes the downfalls of teaching grandpa Hank how to play his video game.
Leading up to the premiere, the cast of “Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas!” will share inside scoops from the set, including an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of the movie. The hosted wraps begin airing Sunday, November 6 and continue every Sunday night up until the premiere.
Beginning Friday, November 4, kids and families can visit DisneyChannel.com and experience new games inspired by the movie, including “Christmas Fix It!,” where users can help spruce up grandma’s condo after Charlie has a bit too much fun playing with Christmas decorations, and “Vacation Vehicles,” where fans can travel with various vehicles to get the entire Duncan family together for the holidays.
Immediately following the movie is a special preview of the new comedy series “Austin & Ally,” which centers around the partnership between two polar opposites — Austin, an extroverted musician/singer, and Ally, a brilliant yet shy songwriter — and their two best friends, Trish and Dez.
The multiplatform premiere schedule is as follows:
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25
• “Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas!” exclusive preview available via Disney Channel On Demand, a video-on-demand service available to a variety of major affiliates including AT&T, Cablevision, Time Warner and Verizon customers.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2
• The premiere of “Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas!” (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel with simulcasts on Sprint TV and MobiTV.
• Preview of “Austin & Ally” (9:30 p.m., ET/PT). In the pilot episode, unbeknownst to Ally, Austin and Dez “borrow” one of her songs, record it, create a video and post it on the Internet, after which it and Austin become an overnight sensation. When Trish convinces Ally to tell the world she wrote the song, Austin pleads with her to write another hit for him. Instead, the two combine their talents to create a true musical tour-de-force.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6
• “Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas!” is available on iTunes, Sony and Xbox Live.
Rounding out the cast is Debra Monk (“Damages,” “Grey’s Anatomy”) as Petunia and Michael Kagan (“Desperate Housewives”) as Hank.
Based on Disney Channel’s family sitcom “Good Luck Charlie,” “Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas!” is executive-produced by Sheri Singer and television veterans Dan Staley, (“Cheers,” “Love & Money”), Phil Baker and Drew Vaupen (“Suddenly Susan” and “What I Like About You”). Baker and Vaupen are also the series creators. The movie was written by Geoff Rodkey (“R.V.,” “Daddy Day Care”) and directed by Emmy Award-nominee Arlene Sanford (“Ally McBeal,” “Boston Legal”). Bridgit Mendler co-wrote and performs the song “I’m Gonna Run to You,” which is featured in the movie.
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ABC Family clearly didn’t learn their lesson and they have AGAIN cancelled a new series after only ten episodes! The ABC Family series The Nine Lives of Chloe King was just getting started and had just begun to build up what was a very large and elaborate story line. We had some major plot elements revealed in the mid-season finale, which unfortunately has become the series finale. We call on all Disney fans to help us in our campaign to get this series renewed. No show deserves to end before it’s potential an even be measured. Our first SDS event is next week on October 9th (for nine lives) and we really need your support!
It’s time again for our first look at that’s new on Disney channel this month. And it looks like a lot of Wizards! “Wizards vs. Everything” will be the 25th episode of the season and we are clearly nearing the end of the series run. Also new this month are the usual couple episodes of ANT Farm, So Random, Phineas and Ferb, Good Luck Charlie, and Shake it Up. There are also several Jessie episodes, which one would expect seeing as how it’s a new show.
If you’re interested in learning more about Debby’s new show, you might want to check out DebbyRyan.net and our new Jessie fan site at DisneysJessie.com.
Huge news at Disney Channel this month! Carolina Lightcap, the now former president of Disney Channels Worldwide, has decided to step down from her post. Gary Marsh, Disney Channel’s Chief Creative Officer has now been promoted to president for Disney Channels Worldwide in addition to continuing to serve as Chief Creative Officer. Mr Marsh has long been one of the most receptive and well respected executives at Disney Channel, and his ascension to president of the channel is very good news for the fans in general.
In commenting on Mr. Marsh and his promotion, Anne Sweeney, co-chair, Disney Media Networks and president, Disney/ABC Television Group said, “Gary Marsh has been the driving creative force behind Disney Channels remarkable growth for the past 15 plus years, responsible for some of the most iconic and successful franchises in our history, including ‘Hannah Montana,’ ‘Wizards of Waverly Place,’ ‘High School Musical,’ ‘Phineas and Ferb,’ ‘That’s So Raven,’ ‘Shake It Up’ and many others.” She continued, “The evolution and growth of our Disney Channels business will come from the alignment of this great creative with strong distribution, in all its myriad forms. There is no one better suited to manage this than Gary. He not only understands the zeitgeist of kids’ culture, he helped create it. Our business couldn’t be in better hands.”
It’s been quite a year for Demi Lovato. But she’s gotten her life back in order and her new album “Unbroken” was just released last month. In support of the new album Demi did two concerts, one in NYC and one in LA. Our own Webmaster Greg was there at the LA show and has a full report including quite a few concert videos from the show. It was an amazing show.
Long time Disney fans may remember actresses Lauren Frost and Margo Harshman from Disney’s Even Stevens. Lauren played Ren’s slightly ditsy friend Ruby and Margo played Louis’s friend and eventual love interest Tawny. These two talented girls have since teamed up and formed a band called Violet Hour. Our own Webmaster Greg had the opportunity to see and speak with them at their concert at El Cid in Los Angeles last month.
For more about the band and the show (including videos) please visit the DC Fans Blog.
It’s time again for our first look at that’s new on Disney channel this month. And it looks like a lot of Wizards! “Wizards vs. Everything” will be the 25th episode of the season and we are clearly nearing the end of the series run. Also new this month are the usual couple episodes of ANT Farm, So Random, Phineas and Ferb, Good Luck Charlie, and Shake it Up. There are also a bunch of Jessie episodes, which one would expect seeing as how it’s a new show.
I am so excited about this episode! I always enjoy So Random but having Miss Piggy on should be awesome. I love the Muppets almost as much as Mickey and the gang.
MISS PIGGY GUEST STARS IN AN ALL-NEW EPISODE OF “SO RANDOM!,” PREMIERING SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
The “So Random!” kids try to convince Miss Piggy to be in their sketch in “Pitching to Piggy;” Cindy and Beauty visit Rapunzel in her new tower in “Princesses – Rapunzel;” and in “Holey Moley,” the Donut King and the Bagel King fight over which food tastes better. All this and more in an all new episode of “So Random!,” airing SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2 (7:30-8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
The episode features guest star Miss Piggy in the sketch, “Pitching to Piggy.”
Wait… what? I thought they were showing the special one hour episode?
CECE, ROCKY AND TINKA FIND THREE’S A CROWD IN A NEW EPISODE OF “SHAKE IT UP,” SUNDAY, OCOTBER 2 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Three’s A Crowd It Up” – Rocky and CeCe are upset when an unknown dance crew gets to perform the opening number on “Shake It Up, Chicago,” but one crew member named Julio manages to win them over as friends. Competition runs high when Rocky, Cece and Tinka vie for his attention. Meanwhile, Flynn attempts to subvert Henry’s role as substitute teacher, and Deuce and Dina start a friendly business rivalry with one another, in a new episode of “Shake It Up,” SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Halloween themed Phineas and Ferb? I thought it was summer vacation. xD Also, Anna Paquin on a Disney show? Who’d a thunk it?
MICHAEL J. FOX, ANNA PAQUIN, STEPHEN MOYER,
MICHAEL DOUGLAS AND SON DYLAN DOUGLAS GUEST STAR
IN AN ALL NEW HALLOWEEN-THEMED EPISODE OF
“PHINEAS AND FERB,” FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“The Curse of Candace” – Candace is bitten by a bat after watching a popular vampire movie and worries that she is becoming a vampire. Phineas and Ferb’s latest gadgets lead Candace to believe that she has indeed made the change from teenager to teen vampire. Meanwhile, Dr. Doofenshmirtz plans to change the Tri-State Area into a carbon copy of Gimmelshtump so it will be easier to take over.
“That’s the Spirit!” – It’s Halloween night and the kids encounter a strange boy and his father who are convinced their house is haunted. Meanwhile, Dr. Doofenshmirtz’s disdain for grass causes him to invent a “mind-transfer-inator,” enabling him to merge minds with a cow and destroy all the grass in the Tri-State Area. Unfortunately, his plan backfires and he transforms into a “were-cow” that wreaks havoc any time there is a full moon. It’s now up to Agent P to stop him and save Danville.
This episode of “Phineas and Ferb” airs FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 (7:00-7:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
In “The Curse of Candace,” Michael J. Fox, Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer guest star as the cast of the teen vampire movie. In “That’s the Spirit,” Michael Douglas and real-life son Dylan Douglas guest star as father and son residents of the haunted house.
Halloween Fish Hooks. Okay. Whatever. *waves Chelsea Kane flag*
BEA, MILO AND OSCAR GO TRICK-OR-TREATING
IN A NEW EPISODE OF “FISH HOOKS,”
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Halloween Haul” – It’s Halloween in Freshwater and the scene is set for a night of frights and fun! There is only one hitch… Jocktopus. To avoid the constant pummeling and candy stealing that Jocktopus brings to the night, the gang takes their trick-or-treating tactics outside of the tanks and into the pet store for an adventure.
This episode of Disney Channel’s “Fish Hooks” airs FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 (7:30-8:00 p.m. ET/PT)
Mason’s back? Already? This blows. [/not a shipper]
ALEX REUNITES WITH MASON IN A NEW EPISODE OF
“WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE,” FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Wizards of Apartment 13B” – Alex and Harper move into an apartment building with a secret 13th floor for wizards and other mythological creatures. Alex believes she’s finally moving from her werewolf ex-boyfriend, Mason, until she discovers that he now lives on the same floor and will stop at nothing to win her back, in a new episode of “Wizards of Waverly Place,” premiering FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
… WTF is this? O.o
CHYNA JOINS THE MUTANT PROGRAM IN A NEW EPISODE OF
“A.N.T. FARM,” FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“mutANT Farm” – It’s Halloween at Webster High School and it’s Chyna Parks’ first day in the Mutant Program, where monsters go to school with normal high school students. Chyna is Medusa so she fits right in with her new Mutant Program friends: Olive, a mad scientist, Fletcher, a vampire and Angus, a zombie. However, Lexi and the normal kids are terrified of the mutants, so Gibson pairs everybody off to help prepare for the Halloween dance in a new episode of “A.N.T. Farm,” premiering FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 (8:30-9:00 p.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Oh yay, another new Jessie episode! Be sure to visit our New Jessie fansite too.
JESSIE COMES TO MR. KIPLING’S RESCUE IN AN ALL NEW EPISODE OF “JESSIE,” FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“The Talented Mr. Kipling” – Despite being weary of Ravi’s seven-foot Asian Water Monitor Lizard, Mr. Kipling, Jessie comes to the lizard’s rescue after the head of the condo board attempts to ban Mr. Kipling from the building. Meanwhile, Zuri brings home an another imaginary friend, and Luke and Emma compete against each other in a school photography class, in a new episode of “Jessie,” premiering FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
So Random Halloween Special! This should be good; “Candy Pants Rap” in particular sounds hilarious.
IT’S HALLOWEEN IN AN ALL-NEW EPISODE OF “SO RANDOM!,”
PREMIERING SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
Platinum Selling Recording Artist Iyaz, featuring Mann, Perform “Pretty Girls”
Hush Puppy and Footy Scent rap about the perfect candy pants for trick-or-treating in “Candy Pants Rap;” unfortunate trick or treaters encounter Rufus on Halloween in “Rufus: Halloween;” and in “Fly Guy (Superhero)” Fly Guy’s upset stomach prevents him from going after Pumpkinface. The cast performs these skits and more in an all new episode of “So Random!,” airing SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 (7:30-8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
PJ’s finally moving on from Skylar? Aww, they were so cute together. And… okay I guess that’s all I have to say about this episode for now. xD
THINGS GET SPOOKY FOR THE DUNCANS ON HALLOWEEN
IN A NEW EPISODE OF “GOOD LUCK CHARLIE,”
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Scary Had A Little Lamb” – When Teddy and Ivy take Charlie trick-or-treating, Karl, the annoying neighborhood kid, sets up a series of pranks that ruin their night so they decide to even the score. Meanwhile, Gabe’s offer to protect Mrs. Dabney’s house from the yearly hooligans backfires and PJ’s style changes drastically when he starts dating a goth girl, in a new episode of “Good Luck Charlie,” premiering SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 (8:00–8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
The Halloween episode of Shake it Up! It’s about time. They played this episode at the D23 expo but I missed it because eI was in line to meet the cast instead. =]
CECE AND ROCKY LEARN A LESSON IN JUDGING A BOOK BY ITS COVER,
IN A NEW HALLOWEEN EPISODE OF “SHAKE IT UP,”
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
–Atticus Shaffer (“The Middle”) and
Instant Noodles (“America’s Best Dance Crew”) Guest Star–
“Beam It Up” –At the Halloween dance, Rocky tries to prove to CeCe that you can’t judge a book by its cover. Meanwhile, Flynn suspects his new neighbor Zane (played by Atticus Shaffer) is an alien, in a new episode of “Shake It Up,” SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Alex and Harper need a third room mate? Oookay. Wait, she’s a ghost? Does a ghost need to live anyplace? They’re not even alive! LOL the ghost Lucy is played by Linsey Godfrey whom also Played Woody’s sister on Suite Life on Deck.
ALEX AND HARPER MEET THEIR NEW ROOMMATE IN A NEW EPISODE OF “WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE,” FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Ghost Roommate” – After Alex and Harper realize they can no longer afford their utility bills, a search for a new roommate leads them to Lucy, a ghost with a broken heart. Alex and Harper convince Lucy to get over her lost love, so Lucy takes interest in Mason, in a new episode of “Wizards of Waverly Place,” premiering FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Jessie and tony go on a date in the third episode? This seems a bit rushed to me.
JESSIE AND TONY GO ON A LUNCH DATE IN AN ALL NEW EPISODE OF
“JESSIE,” FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Used Karma” – After Jessie accepts an invitation for lunch with Tony, the building’s doorman, Emma offers Jessie unsolicited dating advice she has learned from her stash of teen magazines. Meanwhile, Ravi becomes the target of Luke’s practical jokes in a new episode of “Jessie,” premiering FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 (9:30-10:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
YES. Tiffany Thornton guest stars on PrankStars! It’s a bout time they got some more good people.
TIFFANY THORNTON AND LEO HOWARD GUEST STAR
IN A NEW EPISODE OF “PRANKSTARS,”
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Stick It To Me” – Tiffany Thornton is struggling to compose a song for a new video game device, so she enlists the help of her #1 fan, 12-year-old Darby, to collaborate on the lyrics and use silly props to inspire the creative process. However, Darby’s songwriting skills impress the producer and she is asked to write the entire song solo. Meanwhile, Leo Howard’s biggest fan, 14-year-old Matt, is surprised to see Leo join him in a martial arts class specializing in a fake form of karate, Floating Swan. When Leo challenges the Sensei on which form is better – Floating Swan or Kicking Panther – Matt is recruited by Leo and gets a crash course in Kicking Panther before the battle begins, in a new episode of “PrankStars,” on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Mr. Laritate lives in the same building? How convenient. And Felix and his wand are involved in this whole thing too? Interesting… I’m starting to think this four episode arc is actually part of something significant.
THE SECRET 13TH FLOOR IS EXPOSED IN A NEW EPISODE OF
“WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE,” FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Get Along, Little Zombie” – Alex and Harper are surprised to discover that Mr. Laritate lives in their apartment building. After Mr. Laritate stumbles upon the secret 13th floor, he is bitten by Alex and Harper’s zombie neighbor and is transformed into a zombie. Meanwhile, Felix, the keeper of the most powerful wizard wand, joins Justin and Professor Crumbs to investigate an apartment on the 13th floor where his wand was stolen, in a new episode of “Wizards of Waverly Place,” premiering FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Ugh… okay. Computer’s gone crazy is a bit of a common theme but whatever.
PHINEAS AND FERB MASTER THE ART OF ESCAPING
IN AN ALL NEW EPISODE OF “PHINEAS AND FERB,”
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Escape from Phineas Tower” – When Phineas and Ferb are inspired by an antique escape chamber Dad acquires, they decide to build a computer-controlled tower that will trap them inside and allow them to explore the world of escapement. They have fun breaking out of all the traps until the tower becomes self-aware and goes beyond what it was programmed to do. Meanwhile, Dr. Doofenshmirtz invents a “rude-inator” to ruin Rogers’s meeting with a visiting dignitary from England.
The neighborhood paintball rival? I thought they lived in uptown New York City? LOL
JESSIE REIGNS AS PAINTBALL QUEEN
IN AN ALL NEW EPISODE OF “JESSIE,”
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Zombie Tea Party 5″ – Jessie convinces Luke that with her help they can beat the neighborhood paintball rival who wins the game every year. Meanwhile, Zuri plans a tea party, and Emma is invited and promptly uninvited by her best friends to Fashion Week, in a new episode of “Jessie,” premiering FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Ya know… I like how they’ve been using “Super Adventure Land” more in recent episodes after they mentioned it so much in the first season.
A TRIP TO THE LOCAL AMUSEMENT PARK TURNS UP A FEW SURPRISES
IN A NEW EPISODE OF “GOOD LUCK CHARLIE,”
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Return to Super Adventure Land” – While on a family trip to Super Adventure Land, Gabe and Amy are asked to appear in a commercial for the park, but Amy takes the role too seriously and is recast. Meanwhile, Emmett helps Teddy get a job at Adventure Land as a princess to his frog prince. Also, PJ becomes a budding chef and makes elaborate dinners for the family, but is frustrated when Bob starts taking it for granted, in a new episode of “Good Luck Charlie,” premiering SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23 (8:00–8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Rocky’s dad somehow didn’t know his daughter was on TV for a year? Wow, in my family if he was on the MOON someone would have sent him a youtube link in the first week. xD
ROCKY AND TY DANCE AND SING TO CONVINCE THEIR DAD OF THEIR PASSIONS IN A NEW EPISODE OF “SHAKE IT UP,”
SUNDAY, OCOTBER 23 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Doctor It Up” – Rocky’s dad, Dr. Curtis Blue (played by Phil Morris), returns from his trip overseas and is unhappy to find out that Rocky is dancing on “Shake It Up, Chicago.” CeCe and Rocky must figure out a way to convince him that she should remain on the show. Meanwhile, Ty reveals that he’d like to pursue a profession in rapping, and Deuce and Flynn get caught up in a fortune-telling machine, in a new episode of “Shake It Up,” SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
A ha! So we didn’t see the last of the Angels of Darkness. This whole thing makes a lot more sense now. And the Russo’s have to use their powers together? Interesting… almost like they shouldn’t have a wizards completion at all…
THE RUSSO SIBLINGS SAVE THE WIZARD WORLD
IN A NEW EPISODE OF “WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE,”
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Wizards vs. Everything” – After Dexter reveals himself as Gorog, the angel of darkness, he turns Felix evil in order to use his powerful wand to take over the Wizard World. Alex, Justin and Max learn from Professor Crumbs that they must use their wizard powers together to defeat Gorog and the dark side, in a new episode of “Wizards of Waverly Place,” premiering FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Madam Goo Goo? I Hope Lady GaGa sues. xD That’s all I have to say.
CHYNA, OLIVE AND FLETCHER GO ON A FIELD TRIP
IN A NEW EPISODE OF “A.N.T. FARM,”
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“cANTonese style cuisine” – Chyna is overheard singing by pop superstar Madam Goo Goo, and is totally star-struck when she is given Goo Goo’s phone number so they can work together on a song. However, when the ANTs go on a field trip to a fortune cookie factory, Chyna realizes she lost Goo Goo’s number. So Olive, Fletcher and Angus help retrace Chyna’s steps back to the factory to find the misplaced number. Meanwhile, Lexi finds out she wasn’t invited to a fellow cheerleaders birthday party in a new episode of “A.N.T. Farm,” premiering FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 (8:30-9:00 p.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
So… Jessie wants to do music. That’s her big dream? It would be impressive if she’s discovered after only four episodes of the season. I have a feeling it’s not gonna work out though… we sill have another 18 episodes to fill this season!
JESSIE SEIZES THE CHANCE TO BECOME A MUSIC STAR
IN AN ALL NEW EPISODE OF “JESSIE,”
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“One Day Wonders” – After a music producer spots Jessie singing a song she wrote, she is over the moon with excitement about the possibility that her big break has finally arrived. Meanwhile, Bertram enlists Emma to help style him for his social network profile photo in a new episode of “Jessie,” premiering FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
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 and more information.
Then on the day of the event, you can also send faxes, make phone calls, and use our email program atSDSmail.org
Disney Channel September Highlights
September looks like just another month at Disney with a couple new episodes of A.N.T. Farm, Fish Hooks, Good Luck Charlie, Phineas and Ferb, Shake it Up, So Random, and Wizards of Waverly Place. There’s also one new episode of PrankStars on tap and most importantly the premiere of Debby Ryan’s new series Jessie at the end of the month. If you’re interested in learning more about Debby’s new show, you might want to check out DebbyRyan.net.
We expected that Good Luck Charlie would be renewed for a third season, but you never know with Disney. If you need a reminder of that, just ask any Phil of the Future fan. Production is scheduled to resume in Los Angeles for a season premiere in early 2012. …
“Good Luck Charlie” has also inspired a Disney Channel Original Movie, “Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas!,” set to premiere in December, starring the cast along with guest stars Debra Monk (“Damages,” “Grey’s Anatomy”) and Michael Kagan (“Desperate Housewives”).
Last month we brought you a message from the leaders of the Kim Possible Fan Convention project. This month, we just wanted to give you a few important updates regarding the status of the project.
Kimvention 2012 is the Kim Possible Fan Convention happening the weekend on June 8-10 in Southern CA. We’re finalizing the venue and when we do, we’ll announce the location.
It’s a fan convention to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the 21st Century’s first great heroine, and the team that brought her to the screen. We are working to put together a lineup of panels and events to entertain and maybe inform some fans about how a show like KP gets put together, all the care taken by people who truly are plying a craft.
There’s lots more news to come, so go ahead and like us, then watch for updates! Thanks!
You can stay up to date on the project and provide your feed back via these social networking sites.
We’ve been giving you news for the past few months about the scheduled events for the 2011 D23 Expo. Well, the event has now come and cone and our own Webmaster Greg was there.
Special guests that made appearances at the Expo included Jason Dolley, Leigh-Allyn Baker, Bradley Steven Perry, Adam Hicks, Hayley Kiyoko, Chris Brochu, Tiffany Thornton, Sterling Knight, Doug Brochu, Allisyn Ashley Arm, Alyson Stoner, Leo Howard, Olivia Holt, Kyle Massey, China Anne McClain, Jake Short, Sierra McCormick, Stefanie Scott, Doc Shaw, Kelsey Chow, Bella Thorne, Zendaya, Davis Cleveland, Roshon Fegan, Adam Irigoyen, Kenton Duty and Caroline Sunshine.
There were some disappointments, such as Chelsea Kane not showing up, but on the whole it was an amazing event and gave us a lot of insight into the new and current projects in the works at Disney. And did you know that Alyson Stoner has a new EP coming out?
You can find a lot more about the events of the D23 Expo over on the SoCal Disney Blog.
Good news for all my fellow Bridgit Mendler fans. Not that we didn’t expect this.
Disney’s official press release follows.
DISNEY CHANNEL ORDERS THIRD SEASON OF HIT COMEDY SERIES
“GOOD LUCK CHARLIE”
Disney Channel Original Movie “Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas!”
Set to Premiere in December
Disney Channel has ordered a third season of its hit kid and family sitcom, “Good Luck Charlie.” Production is scheduled to resume in Los Angeles for a season premiere in early 2012. The series, created by Phil Baker and Drew Vaupen (“Suddenly Susan” and “What I Like About You”), is executive-produced by Baker, Vaupen and Dan Staley (“Cheers,” “Love & Money”) and stars Bridgit Mendler, Jason Dolley, Leigh-Allyn Baker, Bradley Steven Perry, Mia Talerico and Eric Allan Kramer.
“Good Luck Charlie” has also inspired a Disney Channel Original Movie, “Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas!,” set to premiere in December, starring the cast along with guest stars Debra Monk (“Damages,” “Grey’s Anatomy”) and Michael Kagan (“Desperate Housewives”).
The series ranks a dominant No. 1 in its time period, and in July, delivered its second-highest rated telecast of all time in both the Kid 6-11 and Tween 9-14 demographics. With 21% of its viewers Adults 18-49, it is among Disney Channel’s successful programming geared towards the whole family.
A fan favorite, “Good Luck Charlie” centers around the everyday adventures of the busy Duncan clan: working full-time parents Bob and Amy; their three teen kids PJ, Teddy and Gabe; and fast-growing toddler, Charlie.
“Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas!” follows the Duncans as they get separated en route to Palm Springs, and with just days left before the holiday, everyone scrambles to reunite the family. In true Duncan fashion, and not without facing some hiccups, hurdles and even a happy surprise, they discover a whole new meaning of family. The movie was written by Geoff Rodkey (“R.V.,” “Daddy Day Care”) and directed by Emmy-nominee Arlene Sanford (“Ally McBeal,” “Boston Legal”).
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 and more information.
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Disney Channel August Highlights
It’s the start of a new month and we have your first look at the month ahead for Disney Channel’s new programming.
The programming highlights include new episodes of A.N.T. Farm, Fish Hooks, Good Luck Charlie, Phineas and Ferb, PrankStars, So Random, and Wizards of Waverly Place. No Shake it Up, however.
Debby Ryan’s new show Jessie filmed it’s first episode back on Friday, June 17th 2011 at Hollywood Center Studios. In the new series, Debby plays recent HS graduate Jessie who was raised in rural Texas. She wants to be a singer/actress and comes to New York to chase that dream. She ends up as a live in nanny to four kids, three of whom are adopted from all over the world. The parents are like “Brangelina” with the mom an ex-model and the dad having a movie background. Jessie quickly finds herself hired and on the job.
It’s very much unlike any show Disney has ever ordered for DC. If it succeeds it could be a major game changer for the future of the network. If it fails, well, expect more shows built on the HM formula for a loooong time. The show is expected to premiere in the fall. We will of course continue to keep you updated.
Big news! Disney has announced not only a general overview of the Disney channel stars that will be at the expo, but they have also laid out the complete schedule for the signings!
Special guests include Jason Dolley, Leigh-Allyn Baker and Bradley Steven Perry, Adam Hicks, Hayley Kiyoko, Chris Brochu, Tiffany Thornton, Sterling Knight, Doug Brochu, Allisyn Ashley Arm, Alyson Stoner, Leo Howard, Olivia Holt, Chelsea Kane, Kyle Massey, China Anne McClain, Jake Short, Sierra McCormick, Stefanie Scott, Doc Shaw, Kelsey Chow, Bella Thorne, Zendaya, Davis Cleveland, Roshon Fegan, Adam Irigoyen, Kenton Duty and Caroline Sunshine.
And that’s only a partial list! For the full list and schedule visit the SoCal Disney blog at the link below. We will be using the SoCal Disney site to report on the D23 Expo as it approaches later this month.
Well… this didn’t take long. Lemonade Mouth was a pretty big hit, but a sequel already? They must want to strike while the iron is hot. “Lemonade Mouth 2″ will reunite fans with Olivia, Wen, Stella, Mohini and Charlie, and feature all-new music.
The hit buddy comedy series set in the world of a tween dance show, “Shake It Up, Chicago!,” has
generated development plans for a DCOM debut. The comedy series features two high-spirited characters,
best friends CeCe Jones and Raquel “Rocky” Blue… Between learning
a wide range of new dance styles, navigating the backstage antics at the show (especially with their
rivals Tinka and Gunther) and their newfound social status at school, the girls experience new and fun
Periodically, we bring you messages from other groups that are working on projects that we think may be of interest to you, our readers. At SDS we are committed to preserving Kim’s legacy for all time, and for this reason we strongly endorse this new fan proposal. We urge you to join with then directly via facebook but of course we will continue to keep you updated on the project via this newsletter.
KIM POSSIBLE FAN CONVENTION 2012: WHAT’S THE SITCH?
On July 15, a gentleman started positing on various Kim Possible fan sites across the Internet. His one question – was anyone interested – seriously interested – in having a fan celebration to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Kim Possible.
The idea isn’t without precedent – the Disney animated show GARGOYLES had a 13-year run of fan gatherings in different spots around the country. But there are challenges: KP fans had never successfully organized a fan gathering during the run of the show, the show ended it’s original broadcast run in 2007, it is currently not being shown in reruns anywhere in the US, and the last previous online effort surrounding the show left fans feeling bitter about the owner of the show, The Walt Disney Company.
On July 21, a Facebook page appeared online: KIM POSSIBLE FAN CONVENTION 2012. The goal was simple. Find 100 serious KP fans willing to indicate they liked the idea of such an event. It they stepped forward, then work would commence on building the event from idea into reality.
My name is Donald Speirs. I’m the gentleman with that idea, and today I’m happy to announce that we have reached and shattered that goal. As of August 1st, we start the planning stages for a Kim Possible Fan Convention 2012.
The goal of the event is simple. We’re going to celebrate the creative team that came together and gave us the first great heroine of the 21st century. We’ll have fun sharing Kim stuff. And this will be a fan convention, so we will be taking in ideas on what things should be at such a gathering.
We’re in the very early planning stages – but you’re in for a treat. For one thing, it’s not just fans who want this event. Word of this project made it’s way to Hollywood, and some people came to Facebook and said they’re excited about this event as well: Kurt Weldon. Thomas Hart. Mark Drop. Brian Swenlin. Stephen Silver. Lisa Schaffer. Andy Ice. Adam Berry. Steve Loter. Bob Schooley (yes, that Bob Schooley). With their input on the event as well, I expect this will be a fan event unlike any other.
So pencil in these dates on your calendar: June 8-10, 2012. Visit and like the Facebook Page for the Kim Possible Fan Convention 2012. Once there, you’ll get updates from me and the rest of Team Possible 2012 about what’s happening.
Come, join us as we celebrate the first great heroine of the 21st century!.
Selena Gomez Concert at the OC Fair
Our very own Webmaster Greg recently went to see the talented Selena Gomez as she kicked off her new nationwide tour at the Orange County Fair on Sunday July 24th. Disney had also invited some various actors to the show including Adam Irigoyen (Deuce, Shake It Up), Caroline Sunshine (Tinka, Shake It Up) Bella Thorne (CeCe, Shake It Up), and Stefanie Scott (Lexi, ANT Farm). Selena did a total of 18 songs, including songs from all three of her studio albums with an obvious emphasis on the newest album.
It’s a new month and you know what that means, it’s time for a look at the month ahead for Disney Channel’s new programing.
I like the title of the new fish hooks “Riding in Cars with Fish” LOL. I guess every show requires a driving episode… even when they’re fish.
OSCAR GETS HIS DRIVERS LICENSE IN A NEW EPISODE OF
“FISH HOOKS,” THURSDAY, AUGUST 4 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Riding in Cars with Fish” – Oscar is confident he will pass his driving test until Mr. Mussels and Coach Salmons show up as his driving instructors. They distract Oscar while he is driving and they all get lost. It’s up to Oscar to not only save them from Wilford the cat, but to do it safely and to follow the rules of the road.
“Hooray for Hamsterwood” – When Bea is down about her stalled acting career, Milo surprises her on a show on Hamster TV, produced by the famous Mr. Nibbles (voiced by Jason Alexander) and hosted by Pamela Hamster (voiced by Sabrina Bryan). Bea, Milo and Oscar take a trip to star-studded Hamsterwood, but the situation takes a turn for the worse when they realize the show is actually a reality show where hamsters are dared to eat things like fish – and Bea is the bait!
This episode of Disney Channel’s “Fish Hooks” airs THURSDAY, AUGUST 4 (11:00-11:30 a.m., ET/PT). “Hooray for Hamsterwood” originally aired Friday, December 17.
On Sunday we get another new So Random! I have never heard of “Mindless Behavior” but I’m sure it will be a good episode. They haven’t let me down so far.
ALL NEW EPISODE OF “SO RANDOM!”
AIRS SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
Mindless Behavior performs “My Girl”
Pig works hard to lose his stutter in “Pig’s Speech;” The Platowski Brothers sing about sibling rivalry in “Platowski Brothers;” Ben’s trip to the dentist turns out to be a commercial for dance school in “This May Hurt a Bit;” and Mr. McNamara, mispronounces “forty” in “Mr. McNamara.” All this and more in an all new episode of “So Random!,” airing SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 (7:30-8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Mindless Behavior performs their song “My Girl.”
A car funeral? Okay, I have to admit that that’s an interesting idea. And I don’t even know where to begin with Amy and Charlie’s sub-plot. It’s something only Amy would do! LOL
TEDDY’S NEWEST CAR IS SHORT LIVED AND CHARLIE ATTENDS HER FIRST DAY OF PRESCHOOL IN A NEW EPISODE OF “GOOD LUCK CHARLIE,”
SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Amazing Gracie” – Though it was hard at first, Teddy finally manages to buy Gracie a beloved used car from Ivy’s dad. However, when it gets wrecked almost immediately, Teddy hosts a “car funeral” to celebrate the life of Gracie so Harry can get some closure and move on. Also, Amy expects the separation will be hard for Charlie on her first day of preschool , but when Charlie handles it surprisingly well, Amy decides to plan a memorable “Charlie and Mommy Day” to give Charlie the best day of her life so she will be really sad the next time Amy drops her off at school. Meanwhile, Gabe and PJ set out to find Bob a friend to go fishing with so they won’t have too, in a new episode of “Good Luck Charlie,” premiering SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 (8:00–8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Aha! There is a new PrankStars episode. I was wondering if it was really gonna be a series or a one shot or what. Also, I like how China’s biggest fan is older than her. xD
CHINA ANNE MCCLAIN AND ADAM HICKS GUEST STAR
IN A NEW EPISODE OF “PRANKSTARS,”
FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Game Showed Up” – China Anne McClain competes against her biggest fan, 14-year-old Sakoiya, for the chance to become a television game show host. However, the pressure is on when the game show producer shows favoritism towards China Anne during the challenges. Meanwhile, when Adam Hicks loses his voice prior to an important radio interview, it’s up to his unsuspecting #1 fan, 12-year-old Zak, to fill in for Adam’s voice during the live interview, in a new episode of “PrankStars,” on FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
And… more ANT Farm. It’s like a double dose of China in one night. Woo. [/sarcasm]
CHYNA GOES ON A DATE IN A NEW EPISODE OF “A.N.T. FARM,”
FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“replicANT”– Chyna has her eye on a new student in the A.N.T. Farm named Nigel who is from England and using a robot to attend school remotely. After Chyna invites Nigel to go roller skating, Fletcher gets jealous and, along with Angus, devises a plan to sabotage Chyna’s date. Meanwhile, Darryl challenges Olive and Cameron to see who has the top Donkey King arcade game score in a new episode of “A.N.T. Farm,” premiering FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 (8:30-9:00 p.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Oh, the perfect attendance episode. I thought I already saw a promo for this? O.o
OSCAR WINS AN ATTENDANCE AWARD IN A NEW EPISODE OF
“FISH HOOKS,” SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Run, Oscar, Run” – Oscar is being honored with an award for perfect attendance and, unfortunately, Bea and Milo get the trio into a predicament, preventing Oscar from being there, but Oscar is determined to make it back on time and get his award.
“Mascotastrophe” – Freshwater High is in the battle for the Basketball Championship Title against Gecko Prep and the only ones who can give them enough school spirit to win are Milo and Oscar disguised as the “Fighting Fishhook” mascot. After their identities are revealed, Oscar gets fishnapped by the Geckos and it’s up to Milo to get him back and make amends before the final championship game.
This episode of Disney Channel’s “Fish Hooks” airs SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 (10:30-11:00 a.m., ET/PT). “Mascotastrophe” originally aired Friday, June 24.
“Your Daughter’s Closet” … LOL! And the “IPatch”? This should be good. =]
“SO RANDOM!” IS ALL NEW
SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
Grammy Award-Winner Colbie Caillat performs her hit
“Brighter Than The Sun”
Middle-aged women shop at a boutique that only has teenage clothing in “Your Daughter’s Closet; “Gila brings her Australian supermodel boyfriend home for dinner in “Angus Comes to Dinner;” pirates are introduced to a new high-tech IPatch that they can wear in “The IPatch;” and Billy, Zombie Man and Julia try out for cheerleading in “Cheerleader Tryouts.” The cast performs these skits and more in an all new episode of “So Random!,” airing SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 (7:30-8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
The episode includes a special appearance by Colbie Caillat performing her hit, “Brighter Than The Sun.”
Seriously? Alex, Justin and Max are the only ones who think they might be able to use magic to save the world from an asteroid? Of course, one everyone is not killed by the asteroid, someone’s bound to ask what happened…
ALEX, JUSTIN AND MAX SAVE THE WORLD
IN A NEW EPISODE OF “WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE,”
FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Wizards vs. Asteroid” – After reports there is an asteroid heading toward Earth, the Russo’s plan to escape through the Wizard portal to safety. When the time comes to leave, Alex, Justin and Max choose to stay behind and use their magic to blast into space and try to save the world from the asteroid. Meanwhile, Alex has to keep her parents from finding out she may not be graduating high school, in a new episode of “Wizards of Waverly Place,” premiering FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
ANT Farm. You know how I feel by now. Wait, “dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets”? Okay this might be funny at least.
CHYNA HELPS CAMERON FIND HIS TALENT IN A NEW EPISODE OF
“A.N.T. FARM,” FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“clairvoyANT” – After Principal Skidmore gives every student in school an award except Cameron, Chyna sets out to help him realize his talent. When she comes up short, Chyna convinces Cameron that he is psychic and now everyone in school is listening to Cameron’s predictions and Chyna has to keep making those predictions come true. Meanwhile, Fletcher takes a stand against Principal Skidmore when she replaces the dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets in the cafeteria in a new episode of “A.N.T. Farm,” premiering FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 (8:30-9:00 p.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
An amusement park? Okay, sure. Seems kinda random but whatever.
ITS FUN TIMES AT PUPU GOODTIMES AMUSEMENT PARK
IN A NEW EPISODE OF “FISH HOOKS,”
FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Good Times at PuPu Goodtimes” – The class is on a field trip to PuPu Goodtimes Amusement Park and Bea, Milo and Oscar all have individual goals in mind. Bea is determined to get on a ride with Steve Jackson, Milo is embroiled in a macho man “ride-off” with Randy Pincherson and Oscar joins forces with Jumbo Shrimp and Albert Glass to win a Galactic Fish Battles Limited Edition Fork Saber. It’s all fun times at PuPu Goodtimes!
“Good Morning, Freshwater” – Oscar is boring everyone with his Freshwater High morning announcements, so Bea volunteers to help him revamp them. After she takes over production and convinces Oscar to let her be co-host, she transforms the show into “Good Morning, Freshwater,” a morning news show complete with a band and new segments, but the school gets out of control when Bea and Oscar forget to broadcast one very important announcement.
This episode of Disney Channel’s “Fish Hooks” airs FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET/PT). “Good Morning, Freshwater” originally aired Friday, June 24.
Far East Movement? Now them I have heard of. Heck, I’ve even seen them! And they’re going after Harry Potter? Oh, this should be interesting. xD
GET READY TO LAUGH OUT LOUD DURING
AN ALL-NEW EPISODE OF “SO RANDOM!,”
AIRING SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
Far East Movement performs their smash hit “Rocketeer” with special guest Miguel
Viewers meet “Harry Potter – Fry Cook,” who attempts to find a job in the real world as a fry cook; Buzz and Neil pull pranks on one another during their voyage to walk on the moon in “Moon Landing Outtake;” and “Zombie Man” helps Andy get an “A” on his science project. All this and more in an all new episode of “So Random!” airing SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 (7:30-8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
The episode features a special performance of “Rocketeer” by Far East Movement with special guest, Miguel.
They’re gonna dress Teddy up as a Termite? I hope she’s a leggy termite. Afterall, insects do have 6!
TEDDY SUITS UP AND GETS PESTY IN A NEW EPISODE OF
“GOOD LUCK CHARLIE,” SUNDAY, AUGUST 21
ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Termite Queen” – Teddy agrees to go with Bob to the big Exterminator Convention in hopes she can make him happy enough to help her buy a new car. Little does she know his plans include dressing up as a huge termite for his presentation so he can beat his lifelong rival, Murray. Meanwhile, PJ’s friend Gravy moves to town and crashes with the Duncan’s, driving Amy crazy with all his quirky habits. Also, Gabe and Jake use Jake’s new camera to create a monster movie with Charlie as their star, in a new episode of “Good Luck Charlie,” premiering SUNDAY, AUGUST 21(8:00–8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Just a guess, but I have a feeling from the title that Justin will be back in the competition by the end of this episode. I don’t have an episode count (I really should!) but we must be getting close to the end of the series by now.
JUSTIN TRIES TO GET BACK IN THE FAMILY WIZARD COMPETITION
IN ANEW EPISODE OF “WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE,”
FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Justin’s Back In” – Alex attempts to help Justin prepare his students for the big “Wizard’s Knowledge Test,” yet they all fall short of expectation when she pushes them to take the exam early, barring Justin from the family Wizard competition. Meanwhile, Theresa and Jerry enlist the help of Harper to create a childhood memory scrapbook for Max, in a new episode of “Wizards of Waverly Place,” premiering FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
“hip-hop producer, Hippo” !? I don’t even know where to start on this one…
CHYNA AND CAMERON MEET A MUSIC PRODUCER
IN A NEW EPISODE OF “A.N.T. FARM,”
FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“managemANT” – Cameron pretends to be Chyna’s manager when they meet hip-hop producer, Hippo. Chyna thinks it might be her big break, but when Hippo wants to make some changes that Chyna doesn’t agree with, it’s up to Cameron to step in and save the day. Meanwhile, Olive and Fletcher are on opposing teams of a Home Economics class challenge, in a new episode of “A.N.T. Farm,” premiering FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 (8:30-9:00 p.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Oh, a new Phineas and Ferb. About time. And it looks like Candice goes along with the boy’s fun for once AND Perry helps Dr D. Ooookay.
PHINEAS AND FERB BUILD A GIANT GAME BOARD
IN A NEW EPISODE OF “PHINEAS AND FERB,”
FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Skiddley Whiffers” – Phineas, Ferb and the gang build a giant version of a childhood game, using Danville as the central location. Meanwhile, Candace, torn between busting her brothers and playing the fun game, ends up playing along with them so that she can carry on her title of “Skiddley Whiffers Queen.” On the other side of town, Dr. Doofenshmirtz is trying to deal with Vanessa growing up and wanting to be a typical teenager. He drops her off on a camping trip, but can’t cope with leaving her alone, so he disguises himself as a fellow camper, and along with Agent P’s help, tries to protect her.
This episode of “Phineas and Ferb” airs FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Oscar’s mistaken for the Queen of England? It’s so ridiculous that it’s hilarious!
OSCAR IS MISTAKEN FOR QUEEN OF FISH ENGLAND,
IN A NEW EPISODE OF “FISH HOOKS,”
SATURDY, AUGUST 27 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Good Times at PuPu Goodtimes” – The class is on a field trip to PuPu Goodtimes Amusement Park and Bea, Milo and Oscar all have individual goals in mind. Bea is determined to get on a ride with Steve Jackson, Milo is embroiled in a macho man “ride-off” with Randy Pincherson and Oscar joins forces with Jumbo Shrimp and Albert Glass to win a Galactic Fish Battles Limited Edition Fork Saber. It’s all fun times at PuPu Goodtimes!
“Oscar Makes An Impression” – Oscar’s impression of the Queen of Fish England is so similar that even Mr. Mussel’s, who is a big admirer of the Queen, cannot tell the difference. The gang goes along with the ruse, until Oscar is mistaken for the Queen by a bridal party and swept away to “his” royal wedding. The day then escalates into a “Slow Jams Rap Battle” between Milo and Mr. Mussels to win the hand of the fair Oscar.
This episode of Disney Channel’s “Fish Hooks” airs SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 (10:30 – 11:00 a.m., ET/PT). “Good Times at PuPu Goodtimes” originally aired Friday, August 19.
I think “Flash Mob: China Shop;” speaks for itself! OMG that’s gonna be epic. xD And… Kicking Daises? That sounds familiar. A girl group am I right?
COMEDY RULES IN “SO RANDOM!”
AIRING SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
Kicking Daises Performs “Keeping Secrets”
Crazy Carson puts everything he has up for sale in “Lost and Found;” an employee orchestrates a flash mob in “Flash Mob: China Shop;” “Simple Country Boy” lands a plane and performs surgery; and in “Project Airport Runway” models test their skills at landing planes. The cast performs these skits and more in an all-new episode of “So Random!,” airing SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 (7:30-8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
The episode features Kicking Daises performing “Keeping Secrets.”
