Save 10 Things Day – 08/10/10

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Save Kim Possible Day – 08/23/10

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

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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.

MILEY CONTEMPLATES REVEALING HER HANNAH MONTANA SECRET TO SIENA IN A NEW EPISODE OF “HANNAH MONTANA,” PREMIERING
SUNDAY, AUGUST 1 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“De-Do-Do-Do, Da-Don’t-Don’t, Don’t, Tell My Secret” – Miley almost blows her cover when she returns from a Hannah Montana function and Siena spots her, and becomes suspicious that Jackson is seeing another girl so Jackson begs Miley to tell her the truth. Meanwhile, Robby goes fishing with Rico to teach him how to relax, in a new episode of “Hannah Montana,” premiering SUNDAY, AUGUST 1 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

The new GLC sounds a little boring to me, but we’ll have to see how it all plays out.

TEDDY HOPES CHARLIE CAN WIN OVER HER ENGLISH TEACHER
IN A NEW EPISODE OF “GOOD LUCK CHARLIE,”
SUNDAY, AUGUST 1 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“Teddy’s Little Helper” – In an effort to win over her English teacher, Mr. Dingwall, Teddy brings Charlie to class in hopes she will be able to charm him, but things don’t go according to plan when Charlie begins to get an upset stomach. Meanwhile, Gabe fires Bob as his basketball coach, and after hiring Amy, the team wins their first game ever. When her extreme enthusiasm starts to wear on the team, Gabe must find a way to bring Bob back in as coach. Helping out his parents, PJ takes Charlie to a “Mommy & Me” class, in a new episode of “Good Luck Charlie,” premiering SUNDAY, AUGUST 1 (8:30–9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

why are Nick and Macy worried about keeping their relationship secret? It’s not scandalous in any way.

NICK AND MACY’S SECRET RELATIONSHIP IS DISCOVERED
IN A NEW EPISODE OF “JONAS L.A.,”
SUNDAY, AUGUST 1 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“The Secret” – When Big Man leaves Nick in charge of watching his niece Kiara for the day, she figures out that Nick and Macy have been keeping their relationship a secret from everyone and in exchange for her silence, Nick agrees to collaborate on a song with her. Meanwhile, Joe accidentally gives Kevin a black eye during his movie fight training, in “JONAS L.A.,” premiering SUNDAY, AUGUST 1 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Oh! A new Sonny! SWAC Forum moderator Mooncake actually has the script for this episode and posted a spoilers thread about this episode on the SWAC Forum.

SONNY IS TRICKED INTO SUITING UP AS HER FAVORITE CHILDHOOD CHARACTER IN A NEW EPISODE OF “SONNY WITH A CHANCE,”
SUNDAY, AUGUST 8 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“The Problem With Pauly” – When Sonny discovers that Mr. Condor has brought her favorite childhood show, “Pauly the Polar Bear’s Playroom,” to shoot on the lot, she introduces herself to her beloved Pauly. But when the guy who plays Pauly quits and leaves Sonny to suit up, she and Chad must convince him to continue his career as Pauly for the sake of the fans. It is also Chad and Sonny’s seven week anniversary, and when Sonny can’t make their date, Nico and Grady try to get Chad to join their video gamer’s group, in a new episode of “Sonny With A Chance,” SUNDAY, AUGUST 8 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

So Vanessa finally figures out that Joe and Stella like each other? Wow. What took her so long? LOL

VANESSA REALIZES THAT JOE AND STELLA STILL HAVE FEELINGS
FOR EACH OTHER IN A NEW EPISODE OF “JONAS L.A.,”
SUNDAY, AUGUST 8 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“A Wasabi Story” – Vanessa plans a sushi dinner double-date for her and Joe with Ben and Stella, but things get awkward when it becomes clear that Joe and Stella still have feelings for each other. Meanwhile, Macy hustles Nick and Kevin in a round of golf and after winning the bet, arranges for her and Stella to take over the main house while the guys have to move into the guest house, in “JONAS L.A.,” premiering SUNDAY, AUGUST 8 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Now this next Good Luck Charlie sounds like a good one to me. Any description that starts with the word “Chaos” has to be good! LOL

CHAOS ENSUES WHEN CHARLIE LOSES HER FAVORITE BLANKIE
IN A NEW EPISODE OF “GOOD LUCK CHARLIE,”
SUNDAY, AUGUST 15 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“Blankie Go Bye-Bye” – Teddy enlists PJ and Gabe’s help to throw Amy and Bob a surprise anniversary dinner. When Charlie’s favorite blankie is misplaced, Teddy tries to track it down, and PJ gets locked out of the house with Charlie left inside. Meanwhile, Gabe does his part to help with the surprise by taking Bob and Amy to a movie, but Amy gets stuck watching a movie she doesn’t want to watch, in a new episode of “Good Luck Charlie,” premiering SUNDAY, AUGUST 15 (8:40–9:05 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Hmm… looks like Vanessa’s not gonna let Joe go without a fight. Interesting.

JOE GETS STELLA A JOB ON HIS MOVIE IN A NEW EPISODE OF
“JONAS L.A.,” SUNDAY, AUGUST 15 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Up in the Air” – Joe gets Stella a job in the wardrobe department on his movie, much to Vanessa’s chagrin. Meanwhile, Nick makes a gift for Macy, in “JONAS L.A.,” premiering SUNDAY, AUGUST 15 (9:05-9:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

And they finally get rid of Marcus so Doc can go be on his new show. But a “Retainer Baby” musical? Really? LOL.

THE S.S. TIPTON BIDS FAREWELL TO MARCUS AS HE RESTARTS HIS CAREER IN A NEW EPISODE OF “THE SUITE LIFE ON DECK,”
FRIDAY, AUGUST 20 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“Bon Voyage” – Marcus leaves the ship after deciding to film a musical based on his hit song “Retainer Baby,” in a new episode of “The Suite Life on Deck,” premiering FRIDAY, AUGUST 20 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

We sure have to wait a while for the first new Wizards episode in August! But at least it sounds like a good one.

ALEX GETS STUCK IN A PARALLEL ‘YOU-NIVERSE’
IN A NEW EPISODE OF “WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE,”
FRIDAY, AUGUST 20 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“All About You-Niverse” – After Alex steps through a magical mirror, the universe becomes all about her, and when the mirror breaks after she doesn’t want to come back to the real world, Alex is possibly stuck in the parallel ‘you-niverse’ forever, in a new episode of “Wizards of Waverly Place,” premiering FRIDAY, AUGUST 20 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Another JONAS LA? Are they trying to get rid of them? Or is this all some sort of promotion strategy for Camp Rock 2?

KEVIN SEIZES THE OPPORTUNITY TO DIRECT THE BAND’S
MUSIC VIDEO IN A NEW EPISODE OF “JONAS L.A.,”
SUNDAY, AUGUST 22 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Direct to Video” – Kevin is disappointed after his dad hires a popular music video director to helm the band’s latest music video, but after the guys are unhappy with the director’s vision, Kevin takes on directing responsibilities himself, in “JONAS L.A.,” premiering SUNDAY, AUGUST 22 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Yay, Arwin returns for another On Deck episode. Brian Stepanek was always one of my favorite actors on the orginal series.

ARWIN COMES ABOARD TO INSTALL A ROBOT TO RUN THE SHIP
IN A NEW EPISODE OF “THE SUITE LIFE ON DECK,”
FRIDAY, AUGUST 27 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Computer Date” – Arwin comes aboard to convert the S.S. Tipton into a “smart ship” with a central computer robot that runs everything, but things go awry when the robot becomes too human-like and develops feelings for Cody. Meanwhile, Woody and London are failing Phys Ed and ask Zack to tutor them, in a new episode of “The Suite Life on Deck,” premiering FRIDAY, AUGUST 27 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

We finally get to meet Uncle Ernesto in a very special new Wizards episode!

WILMER VALDERRAMA GUEST STARS IN A NEW EPISODE OF
“WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE,” FRIDAY, AUGUST 27 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“Uncle Ernesto” – Justin, Alex and Max promise a magic-free evening so Theresa can invite her brother Ernesto (who does not know about the Russo’s magical powers) for a birthday dinner. The promise is broken as soon as Alex spots magical birthday presents from Uncle Kelbo, in a new episode of “Wizards of Waverly Place,” premiering FRIDAY, AUGUST 27 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Then two days later we get the second new Sonny of the month. the highly anticipated “That’s So Sonny” also has a spoiler thread on the SWAC Forum thanks to Moderator Kaliet who obtained that episode’s script!

RAVEN-SYMONE GUEST STARS AS CHAD’S FAN CLUB PRESIDENT
IN A NEW EPISODE OF “SONNY WITH A CHANCE,”
SUNDAY, AUGUST 29 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“That’s So Sonny” – As Chad’s fan club approaches the one million member mark, the numbers mysteriously start to dwindle, so he enlists his fan club president, Amber (played by Raven-Symone), to get to the bottom of it. Amber investigates Chad’s decline in popularity, concluding that Sonny is to blame, in a new episode of “Sonny With A Chance,” SUNDAY, AUGUST 29 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

And finally, there’s one more GLC episode coming this August. And it’s certainly an interesting idea!

CHARLIES BECOMES AN OVERNIGHT INTERNET SENSTATION
IN A NEW EPISODE OF “GOOD LUCK CHARLIE,”
SUNDAY, AUGUST 29 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“Charlie Goes Viral” – PJ makes a funny video of Charlie that becomes an overnight internet sensation and leads to an on-camera interview with a local news crew. However, when Amy takes the opportunity to relive her college news casting days and Bob uses the opportunity to advertise his business, the segment spins out of control. Meanwhile, Teddy and Spencer witness her family’s ridiculous antics on TV, in a new episode of “Good Luck Charlie,” premiering SUNDAY, AUGUST 29 (8:30–9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

And don’t forget that the new DCOM Den Brother premieres on August 13th.

Official Disney press release follows:

DISNEY CHANNEL’S NEWEST HIT, “GOOD LUCK CHARLIE,”
IS PICKED-UP FOR SECOND SEASON,
PLUS A DISNEY CHANNEL ORIGINAL MOVIE

– Geoff Rodkey Recruited to Write Movie Script –

Disney Channel has ordered up a second season of its newest out-of-the gate hit, “Good Luck Charlie” — just three months after its premiere. Development has also begun on a holiday-themed “Good Luck Charlie” Disney Channel Original Movie. The movie, being written by Geoff Rodkey (“R.V.,” “Daddy Day Care”), will star the talented series cast, Bridgit Mendler, Jason Dolley, Bradley Steven Perry, Mia Talerico, Leigh-Allyn Baker and Eric Allan Kramer. The announcement was made today by Gary Marsh, president, Entertainment, and chief creative officer, Disney Channels Worldwide.

The comedy series is executive-produced by 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.

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 (Source: Nielsen Media Research, Most Current U.S. national ratings, 2Q10: 3/2910-6/27/10; premiere to date=4/4/10-6/27/10. Ranks based on 000s, then rating, unless otherwise noted. Series ranks based on trackage level data with minimum 3 telecasts).

In the series, the Duncans’ lives are turned topsy turvy with the arrival of a new baby sister, Charlotte (AKA Charlie). When parents Bob and Amy return to work, they enlist the help of their two teenagers, Teddy and PJ, and 10-year-old son Gabe to care for Charlie. Now the older siblings have to pitch in and get familiar with all things baby while navigating typical teen lives. Each episode features Teddy’s video diary, one she’s creating for Charlie to use for advice after Teddy has grown up and moved out.

“Good Luck Charlie” is seen Sundays at 8:30 p.m., ET/PT. It is seen on Disney Channels around the world, with full episodes available on DisneyChannel.com, Disney Channel on Demand, mobile providers including Sprint TV, MobiTV, AT&T CV and Verizon V Cast, iTunes, Netflix and onboard airlines.

“Good Luck Charlie” is a production of It’s a Laugh Productions, Inc. It carries a TV-G parental guideline.

ANDY RICHTER GUEST STARS IN THE SEASON THREE PREMIERE OF “THE SUITE LIFE ON DECK,” FRIDAY, JULY 2 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“The Silent Treatment” – The day after Cody and Bailey break up, Cody leaves the ship to join an elite club in hopes of healing his wounds. Meanwhile on the ship, London takes Bailey to Miss Tutweiller, who teaches her all of the activities and rituals that she uses to move on from break ups, in the season three premiere of “The Suite Life on Deck,” premiering FRIDAY, JULY 2 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
“The Silent Treatment” was written by Dan Signer, and directed by Phill Lewis.

Finally! It’s Zarper time on Wizards!

ALEX PLAYS MATCHMAKER IN A NEW EPISODE OF “WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE,” FRIDAY, JULY 2 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Alex Russo Matchmaker” – Alex decides to set Harper up with Justin’s best friend Zeke, but when she doesn’t think the relationship is going the way she believes it should, she casts a Sparks Spell on Harper and Zeke. Meanwhile, Justin prepares his project for the science fair in a new episode of “Wizards of Waverly Place,” premiering FRIDAY, JULY 2 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Then Stella goes on a date! Wow… LOL

JOE DISCOVERS STELLA IS GOING ON A DATE IN A NEW EPISODE OF “JONAS L.A.,” SUNDAY, JULY 4 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Date Expectations” – Stella is jealous that Joe agrees to watch Vanessa’s dog while she is out of town and agrees to go on a date with new friend Ben. Meanwhile, DZ helps Kevin and Nick prepare for a celebrity ping-pong tournament, in “JONAS L.A.,” premiering SUNDAY, JULY 4 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

An On Deck episode about a rat? Okay…

CODY AND BAILEY ARGUE OVER THEIR PET RAT IN A NEW EPISODE OF “THE SUITE LIFE ON DECK,” FRIDAY, JULY 9 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Rat Tale” – After Cody and Bailey breakup, they argue over who should keep Buck, the pet rat they used for their science project, so Kirby steps in to investigate who would be the better guardian. When Buck bites Woody, Zack sarcastically tells him that he is developing the characteristics of a rat, leading Woody to create a superhero alter ego – Ratman, in a new episode of “The Suite Life on Deck,” premiering FRIDAY, JULY 9 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Finally, Hannah Montana returns for the fourth and final season!

ANGUS T. JONES (“TWO AND A HALF MEN”) GUEST STARS IN THE PREMIERE EPISODE OF “HANNAH MONTANA FOREVER,” SUNDAY, JULY 11 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Sweet Home Hannah Montana” – The Stewarts move onto their new ranch home, but Miley and Lilly are aghast that Robby Ray has moved Miley’s old bedroom furniture, complete with white bunk beds, pink walls, pink bedding, dolls, a stuffed unicorn and Rainbow Piggy, into their new home, so they set out to make some changes. Meanwhile, Jackson must befriend an obnoxious new kid, T.J., in order to get close to his beautiful cousin Siena who lives next door, in a new episode of “Hannah Montana,” premiering SUNDAY, JULY 11 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Ryan Newman’s episode of Good Luck Charlie is finally scheduled to air! This was the first episode filming I had ever been to!

RYAN NEWMAN (“ZEKE AND LUTHER”) GUEST STARS IN A NEW EPISODE OF “GOOD LUCK CHARLIE,” SUNDAY, JULY 11 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Kit and Kaboodle” – When Teddy is entrusted to “cat sit” for Mrs. Dabney’s beloved Kaboodle, Mrs. Dabney’s twin sister arrives with her own cat for a play date and before long, Kaboodle needs a feline therapist. Meanwhile, Gabe misunderstands Amy’s advice and tells Kit, a girl he likes, that his parents are divorced in an effort to find something in common with her, in a new episode of “Good Luck Charlie,” premiering SUNDAY, JULY 11 (8:30–9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Ryan Newman (“Zeke and Luther”) guest stars as Kit, Rose Abdoo (“Gilmore Girls”) guest stars as Dr. Tushy and Patricia Belcher recurs as Mrs. Dabney and doubles as her twin sister, Virginia.

More JONAS LA. It just keeps getting better. Oy.

JOE AND KEVIN EXPERIENCE THEIR FIRST DAY ON A MOVIE SET IN “JONAS L.A.,” SUNDAY, JULY 11 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“And… Action” – Joe and Kevin get off to a rough start with Director Mona Klein after they show up late for Joe’s first day of production on his new movie. Meanwhile, Macy hints to Nick that she is interested in being more than just friends, in “JONAS L.A.,” premiering SUNDAY, JULY 11 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

I still don’t like Cody and Bailey being broken up.

CODY AND BAILEY FIND OTHER DATES FOR A SCHOOL DANCE IN A NEW EPISODE OF “THE SUITE LIFE ON DECK,” FRIDAY, JULY 16 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“So You Think You Can Date?” – Still healing from their breakup, Cody and Bailey lie to each other claiming they each have a date to the upcoming dance, but find it harder to get a date than expected. When London and Zack offer up misguided advice, it surprisingly works. Meanwhile, Woody convinces Moseby and Miss Tutweiller to split the Sky Deck to end their feud over dance themes, in a new episode of “The Suite Life on Deck,” premiering FRIDAY, JULY 16 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

An air date for “Delinquent Justin”? It’s about time!

ALEX REVEALS A DUPLICATE JUSTIN IN A NEW EPISODE OF “WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE,” FRIDAY, JULY 16 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Delinquent Justin” – As Justin prepares to graduate from high school, Alex reveals she created a duplicate Justin who has been attending college for the past four years. After Alex’s attempt at reversing the spell only merges the two Justin’s together, she scrambles to get Justin back to normal before his graduation speech in a new episode of “Wizards of Waverly Place,” premiering FRIDAY, JULY 16 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

And another new Wizards!

JOHN O’HURLEY GUEST STARS WHEN ALEX BRINGS TO LIFE JUSTIN’S FAVORITE COMIC BOOK HERO IN A NEW EPISODE OF “WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE,” SUNDAY, JULY 18 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Captain Jim Bob Sherwood” – Justin is thrilled to learn he has been selected to write an issue of the Captain Jim Bob Sherwood comic, but quickly loses enthusiasm after he discovers Alex has been selected to illustrate it. Forced to work together, the two can’t agree on what the comic should be about, so Alex uses magic to bring Captain Jim Bob Sherwood to life in a new episode of “Wizards of Waverly Place,” premiering SUNDAY, JULY 18 (3:00-3:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

I hope they don’t burn through the new Hannah’s too fast, though.

RAY LIOTTA GUEST STARS IN A NEW EPISODE OF “HANNAH MONTANA FOREVER,” SUNDAY, JULY 18 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Hannah Montana to the Principal’s Office” – Robby misses the deadline to register Miley for school, but when Principal Luger makes an exception for Hannah Montana, the problem is solved. However, Miley finds that attending school as Hannah attracts much more attention than she’d like. Meanwhile, Jackson is paranoid when Siena asks him out on a date, in a new episode of “Hannah Montana,” premiering SUNDAY, JULY 18 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Finally, some news on Sonny! At least it’s an hour long special.

SONNY MUST DEFEND HER REPUTATION WHEN SHE IS ASKED TO LEAVE “SO RANDOM!” IN A SPECIAL ONE-HOUR EPISODE OF “SONNY WITH A CHANCE,” SUNDAY, JULY 18 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Sonny With A Secret” – When Sonny returns to her hometown high school for Homecoming, someone on set begins to spread rumors that Sonny is a thief, causing her reputation to deteriorate and she is ultimately asked to leave the show. Unable to clear her name, Sonny drives cross country to Wisconsin with Tawni, who turns out to be a surprisingly good friend. Meanwhile back in Hollywood, Chad, Nico and Grady discover the truth, in a special one-hour episode of “Sonny With A Chance,” SUNDAY, JULY 18 (8:30-9:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Zack takes dating advice from Cody!? This I gotta see!

ZACK TAKES A PAGE OUT OF CODY’S DATING BOOK IN A NEW EPISODE OF “THE SUITE LIFE ON DECK,” FRIDAY, JULY 23 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“My Oh Maya” – Zack uses Cody’s six month plan to woo Maya, a new girl on the ship, while Cody is trying to condition himself to stop thinking about Bailey. Meanwhile, Marcus discovers his Li’l Little impersonator from Paris has stowed aboard the Tipton in hopes of having Marcus produce his next record, in a new episode of “The Suite Life on Deck,” premiering FRIDAY, JULY 23 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

New Hannah number three? Oh dear…

CHRISTINE TAYLOR GUEST STARS IN A NEW EPISODE OF “HANNAH MONTANA FOREVER,” SUNDAY, JULY 25 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“California Screamin’” –Miley believes that Robby has sacrificed his personal life for her career, so she sets him up on a blind date with Lori, her school nurse. Meanwhile, Jackson is worried about his first kiss with Siena, in a new episode of “Hannah Montana,” premiering SUNDAY, JULY 25 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Another JONAS LA? Just kill me now.

STELLA COMES BETWEEN JOE AND VANESSA IN A NEW EPISODE OF
“JONAS L.A.,” SUNDAY, JULY 25 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“America’s Sweethearts” – Joe approaches Stella to find out if Vanessa likes him before a big photo shoot, but Stella finds herself unable to tell Joe how Vanessa really feels about him. Meanwhile, Kevin tries to get Director Mona May to give him another chance to shadow her, in “JONAS L.A.,” premiering SUNDAY, JULY 25 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

That Maya chick is in this episode too! And Marcus is still around. Interesting.

CLOSE QUARTERS HELPS MAYA REALIZE SHE LIKES ZACK BACK IN A NEW EPISODE OF “THE SUITE LIFE ON DECK,” FRIDAY, JULY 30 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Das Boots” – While Maya helps Zack and Woody transfer London’s shoes to her shoe submarine, Zack accidentally causes the sub to submerge, trapping them with only 30 minutes of oxygen. In fear that they’ll never get out, Maya finally admits that she likes Zack back. Meanwhile, Marcus helps Cody prepare for a big chess match against the junior chess champion of Russia, who happens to be a distractingly cute girl, in a new episode of “The Suite Life on Deck,” premiering FRIDAY, JULY 30 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Alex wants to be a Finkle? OMG! what happened to “We are the Russos”? LOL

ALEX DECIDES TO BE A FINKLE IN A NEW EPISODE OF “WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE,” FRIDAY, JULY 30 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
“Wizards vs. Finkles” – Alex joins Harper’s parent’s vaudevillian act after deciding they are more fun than her own parents, but when she realizes the Finkles are all work and no play, she quickly comes up with a plan to get her kicked out of their performing group, in a new episode of “Wizards of Waverly Place,” premiering FRIDAY, JULY 30 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Well, it’s gonna be quite a month!

In case I wasn’t, here’s a youtube of the full song with lyrics.

Bridgit Mendler is amazing. <3 U Bridgit.

Official Press Release Follows:

Weekly Ratings Highlights for May 17-May 23, 2010

Final National Ratings Disney Channel, with the Week’s Top 2 Telecasts in Tweens 9-14, is TV’s No. 1 Network in Total Day Four Weeks in a Row in the Core Demo Hitting a 10-Week High in Tweens 9-14, “Sonny With a Chance” Delivers its 2nd Best Ratings of the Season in the Key Demo Playhouse Disney’s “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse” Ranks Among TV’s Top 10 Programs in Target Kids 2-5 Demo Week of May 17, 2010 Boasting the week’s Top 2 telecasts in Tweens 9-14 with “Good Luck Charlie” and “Sonny With a Chance,” Disney Channel was TV’s No. 1 network in Total Day for the 4th consecutive week in the key demo (472,000/1.9 rating – tie).

• In Tweens 9-14, Disney Channel delivered the Top 2 telecasts on TV for the week: “Good Luck Charlie” (No. 1 – 1.6 million/6.6 rating, Sun., 8:30 – 9:00 p.m.) and “Sonny With a Chance” (No. 2 – 1.3 million/5.5 rating, Sun., 8:00 – 8:30 p.m). • “Good Luck Charlie” also stood as the week’s No. 1 TV telecast in both Kids 6-11 (1.6 million/6.6 rating) and Kids 6-14 (2.2 million/6.2 rating).
• An original “Sonny With a Chance” posted the show’s best numbers in more than 2 months (since 3/14/10) in Tweens 9-14, standing as its 2nd-most-watched telecast of the season (1.3 million/5.5 rating).
• Playhouse Disney’s “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse” was the week’s No. 8 TV program in target preschoolers aged 2-5 (617,000/3.7 rating).

Source: Nielsen Media Research (National Ratings, Live + Same Day, 5/17-5/23/10). Ranks based on 000s, then rating, unless otherwise noted.

It’s been about a month since I announced our latest host change, and it’s been a lot of work reprogramming and dividing the site into two separate websites (One for the blog and forum, one for the image gallery).

And now I can finally begin adding new screencaps to the site.

And it seems appropriate that we christen the new gallery with HD caps from Disney’s newest show Good Luck Charlie.

The first GLC Episode “Study Date” scored an amazing ratings victory with 4.7 Million viewers! This first episode basically sets up the rest of series, with the mom returning returning to work and introducing us to the whole family, their friends, neighbors, and crushes.

And of course, our title character, Charlie.

Random fact: Gabe’s birthday is November 23rd. The same as Miley Cyrus. Coincidence? I think not!

Teddy’s not shy about getting what she wants. She should make a strong lead character.

Ah, the “biology joke” that was analyzed in that article from December.

PJ’s in a band. Sounds like a great excuse to Teddy to sing in a future episode.

And Emmitt has a crush on Teddy. That’s almost to be expected. LOL

The baby toss scene was quite intense.

As was Gabe’s sandwich eating. Wait… yeah that’s right.

“Please don’t sing it”
“My butt is on FIRE. It’s the size of a TIRE”
LOLZ

“We must be doing something right … our son’s a doctor!”

And let there be puke. The joy of being the star. LOL

Bridgit needs to watch her loose tops. She’s showing a little bit of clevage / downblouse at the end of the episode.

Yesterday (04/09/10) was the filming for episode #124 “Pushing Buttons.”

This show is amazingly well written, and the cast is amazing. In this newest episode, Teddy writes and produces a video about an important day in her life using kids in her drama class – and her mom. Meanwhile, PJ and his Best friend Emmett have girl problems and Gabe wants a new bike.

I almost didn’t get in. The main audience area filled up sooner than expected (eight people came out of literally nowhere ahead of me) but they had some room for a few people in what looked like an overflow area, but was really more of the “lounge” for the family of the cast! Jason Dolley, Micah Williams, and Bradley Perry where hanging out between takes like four feet from where I was sitting. Carmen, the actress who played the Emmit’s girlfriend and her mom where sitting right behind me. I even saw Eric Kramer talking with his wife in the back. It wasn’t an ordinary filming, that’s for sure!

Of course, I made sure to ask the cast members if they had a chance to check out my fansite Good-Luck-Charlie.com and they all said that they had. Even Jason Dolley!

Simply put, this is an amazing show. I hope you’ve all checked it out. The pilot got an astounding 5.7 million viewers last Sunday, so I’m sure many of you did! And be sure to tune in this Sunday for another new episode!

We told you last week that the first episode of Good Luck charlie was going to be released early on iTunes, and it’s finally posted!

This first episode is called “Study Date” and focuses mostly on setting up the show and characters. Click here to download the episode for free (for a limited time) and be sure to watch the DC premiere on April 4th after HSM3!

But now we know that Disney is going to offer a “free preview” (the whole episode?) on iTunes this Friday! And the entire episode will be on Disney on Demand two weeks from today.

We’ve also learned that the title song is called “Hang In There Baby” by Bridgit Mendler. I’ve actually heard it once before, but everyone was so noisy I could hear much except the beat. LOL

And then on the Monday after the show premieres, they’re gonna offer a second new episode exclusively online.

It’s a little different than how they’ve premiered shows before. With more emphasis on building buzz and using technology. It’ll probably work, but sometimes I think they’re just making things unnecessarily complicated. I mean, just show the dang episode! LOL

Anyway, here’s a new promo (three whole minutes!) for the series. Most of the scenes are from the first episode, but there are a few scenes (like the photoshoot) that I haven’t seen before!

Anyway, the official Disney press release follows:

“GOOD LUCK CHARLIE,” A SITCOM FOR EVERYONE IN THE HOUSE,
PREMIERES SUNDAY, APRIL 4 (8:30 P.M., ET/PT) ON DISNEY CHANNEL

Lead-in is Network Premiere of “High School Musical 3: Senior Year”

A sitcom geared towards the whole family, “Good Luck Charlie,” will premiere SUNDAY, APRIL 4 (8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. The comedy revolves around what happens when a new baby joins the Duncan household and roles shift for everyone in the family, including teen siblings PJ and Teddy and tween brother Gabe who must adjust to the many changes baby Charlie brings. Before they know it, she’s sitting up, crawling, walking and running — requiring them to team up and help their parents, Bob and Amy, look after the cute little newcomer. In each episode Teddy creates a personalized video diary for Charlie, an older sister telling her baby sister about all the things she’ll help her learn as she grows up.

The series’ lead-in is the highly anticipated premiere of “High School Musical 3: Senior Year.”

In the premiere episode, “Study Date,” Amy is fretting as she returns to work as a nurse, but Bob reassures her that they have a support system to care for Charlie. That is until Teddy’s distracted by a study session with a cute classmate, PJ is trying to have a jam session with his friend and Gabe is feeling as if their territory has been invaded. When Bob slips and falls on the stairs, Charlie is put in the sole care of Teddy and PJ drives his dad to the hospital where they go to great lengths to avoid mom.

The talented “Good Luck Charlie” cast is: Bridgit Mendler (“Wizards of Waverly Place”) as Teddy, Jason Dolley (“Cory in the House”) as PJ, Bradley Steven Perry as Gabe, Leigh-Allyn Baker (“Will & Grace”) as Amy, Eric Allan Kramer (“My Name Is Earl”) as Bob, and newcomer Mia Talerico as Charlie.

The creative team includes several network sitcom veterans led by series creators Phil Baker and Drew Vaupen (“Suddenly Susan” and “What I Like About You”), who also serve as executive producers with Dan Staley (“Cheers,” “Love & Money”).

The premiere schedule is:

FRIDAY, MARCH 19
Free preview of “Good Luck Charlie” episode available on iTunes.

FRIDAY, MARCH 26
Radio Disney Planet Premieres the series’ theme song “Hang In There Baby,” performed by Bridgit Mendler. The music video debuts on Disney Channel.

SUNDAY, MARCH 28
Preview of “Good Luck Charlie” premiere episode available on Disney Channel on Demand.

SUNDAY, APRIL 4
Broadcast television premiere of “High School Musical 3: Senior Year” (6:30 p.m., ET/PT) followed by Disney Channel premiere of “Good Luck Charlie” (8:30 p.m., ET/PT), with simulcast on Sprint TV, MobiTV and FloTV.

MONDAY, APRIL 5
“Good Luck Charlie” premiere episode available on Mobile VOD (AT&T, Sprint and Verizon). Second episode to sneak peek at www.Disneychannel.com

Disneychannel.com will offer fans an exclusive viewing of another new episode of “Good Luck Charlie.” The site will also feature a tour of the Duncan home, games and more.

“Good Luck Charlie” is a production of It’s A Laugh Productions, Inc. It carries a TV-G parental guideline.