Disney Channel Fans

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I have been thinking about starting a forum on this site for quite some time, and finally decided to go for it.

We’ve all had some really fun discussions on the blog using the comments sections, so I hope we can continue that here on the new forum. That way the comments sections can stay on topic, and we can all still talk about how cute Selena Gomez is.

And look at that, I just happen to have a picture of Selena using her laptop on the set of the Wizards movie.

Sorry, I’m getting distracted.

I’ve started us off with five forum sections: Announcements, Disney Channel Shows, Disney Channel Stars, General Disney, and Off-Topicness.

I these should be a good match for the topics I think will spring up here, but we’ll make adjustments as necessary. If you have any thoughts on our format or layout please let me know! I’m very open to making changes if desired.

Check out the New DC Fans Forum, Already!

More great news, Disney has announced the renewal of Demi Lovato’s Sonny With a Chance for a second season. There where some worried about low ratings at the beginning, but it’s been doing better recently and Disney clearly sees the potential for further growth.

What follows is the Offical Disney Press Release:

Disney Channel has ordered a second season of “Sonny With A Chance,” TV’s #1 program for Kids 6-11 and#1 scripted program for Tweens 9-14, it was announced today by Gary Marsh, president, Entertainment, Disney Channels Worldwide. The series, which premiered in February, stars Demi Lovato, Tiffany Thornton, Sterling Knight, Brandon Mychal Smith, Doug Brochu and Allisyn Ashley Arm. It was created by Steve Marmel, who executive-produces along with Michael Feldman, Brian Robbins and Sharla Sumpter Bridgett.

Sonny With A Chance” is television’s the #1 scripted series across all broadcast and cable television for Kids 6-11 – and is in a virtual tie with American Idol with Tweens 9-14 (source: NTI, 2/8/09-5/24/09).

Marsh said: “’Sonny’ was a hit right out of the gate, thanks in no small part to the stratospheric trajectory of our newest star, Demi Lovato. She and the entire talented cast, along with our gifted writing and producing teams, have turned ‘Sonny With A Chance’ into ‘destination television’ for kids everywhere. We thrilled with the direction this first season has taken, and look forward to tapping further into its comedic potential, adding music and more, in Season Two.”

The fictionalized tween magazine “Tween Weekly” seen in the series has successfully crossed over into the digital world at www.TweenWeekly.com. The site features articles, interviews and quizzes that explore pop-culture, fashion and celebrity in relation to the world of “Sonny With A Chance.” Updates coincide with each new episode premiere.

“Sonny With A Chance” airs Sundays at 8:00 p.m., ET/PT. The series 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.

Disney Channel is a 24-hour kid-driven, family inclusive television network that taps into the world of kids and families through original series and movies. Currently available on basic cable in over 97 million U.S. homes and to millions of other viewers on Disney Channels around the world, Disney Channel is part of the Disney-ABC Television Group.

Disney Channel Fans,

I am proud to announce the nominations phase for the first ever DC Fans awards!

This contest will let you, the readers, chose your favorite DC actor and actress. And if they happen to make a cute couple, even better!

But before we get to the voting, it’s time for the nominations. And listen up, ’cause there are some limits on whom can be nominated.

To be eligible, the actor or actress being nominated must be a recurring character on a Disney Channel Original Series or play a major role in a Disney Channel Original Movie. We will define “recurring character” as any character appearing in three or more episodes of any single DCOS, as documented by IMDb. We will define “major character” as any character appearing on the first page of actors of any single DCOM, as documented by IMDb.

Each user may nominate two people by posting a comment on this post. You may nominate two girls, a guy and a girl, or two guys. As DC stars are nominated, I will add them to the official list at the end of this post. Once an star has been nominated, you may not renominate them or anything like that.

And as a special bonus, the person or persons who nominate the two eventual winners of the contest, will receive a special DC fans themed prize.

Nominations are due in by 12:01 Pacific time next Saturday morning (05/16/09). Details about the next stage of the competition will be posted soon after.

And because it’s my game, I think I’ve earned the right to first nominations and I choose Selena Gomez and David Henrie, both of Wizards of Waverly Place.

I have some guesses on whom will be nominated next, and I’m anxious to see if I’m right.

Official Nominations

Girls
Selena Gomez
Ashley Tisdale
Emily Osment
Brenda Song
Miley Cyrus
Demi Lovato
Tiffany Thornton
Debby Ryan
Olesya Rulin
Vanessa Hudgens

Boys
David Henrie
Jason Dolley
Mitchel Musso
Dylan Sprouse
Cole Sprouse
Joe Jonas

Nominations are Now Closed. Please stay tuned for the vote!

There’s a new game on the official Disney Channel Website called Snack Cart-a-pult.

Jillian Murray (Portlyn) is featured in the game, and writing on her official facebook she said the following about it: “LMFAO!!!!!!!!” I agree completely Jillian!

The game involves catching prop food, (hey look, Tawni and Sonny working together)

And then dropping it on Chad and Portlyn.

Of course, Chad and Portlyn don’t take that lying down, and things get more complex as you play along. Check it out.

Jillian Murray (from Sonny with a chance) has a new movie coming out on April 7th on DVD called “American High School.”

I’ll be sure to post a review once I have a chance to see it.

And if you’re on facebook, be sure to join Jillian Murray’s Facebook Page.

I am excited to post the very first set of Sonny with a Chance Screencaps! (And I’m sure there will be many more. )

First up is “Sketchy Beginnings.”

This episode introduced us to the show-within-a-show, So Random.

Tawny showed off the cover of Teen Weekly.

We learned that Sonny is a huger (LOL, I love this one).

And a nice pic of Demi.

If the second episode, “West Coast Story” is a good indicator of the rest of the series, it’s looking like it will be a great show!

We get a good look at the Disney Studios in Burbank dressed up with huge “So Random” and “Mackenzie Falls” posters.

We meet the star of “Mackenzie Falls,” Chad Dylan Cooper.

We learned that when playing musical chairs, you shouldn’t be a gentleman. Even though actress Jillian Murray is a hottie.

And of course, it’s worth noting that Tawny and Sonny eventually got their yogurt.

See my last post for my more in depth review of the episodes.

I had to go through and watch these twice. And I have to say, it gets better on the re-watch. which in itself is a bit of a rarity for a DC Series.

There was some very good dialogue. Especially jokes that continued to build upon the last one. Like, “Why am I being touched” “Sorry, I’m a huger” “Small world, so am I” in “Sketchy Beginnings”

Over all, I’d have to say it was a very solid effort. And I was totally loving the exterior studio shots. They used a lot of locations that I could recognize on the Disney studio lot in Burbank.

Overall, I’d give the series a high B to low A rating. And I’ll certainly keep watching.

Minute by minute commentary on episode one, “Sketchy Beginnings”

0:00 And we start with Dolphin Boy and the water squirting scene. I was wondering where that scene came in.

0:01 They played that squiring thing a little too long. On second thought, LOL

0:01 “I guess dreams really do come true.” a little sappy but okay.

0:02 OMG the “Stage 3″ circle! I recognize that!

0:03 “I do have a big head. Cool”   “You make ‘em into cheese?”

0:04 What was up with all the face touching? LOL

0:05 “You have more of an egg body”

0:07 “Why am I being touched” “Sorry, I’m a huger” “Small world, so am I”

0:08 Notice that Sonny has a gutar. “Wow, your a fast change” – My thoughts exactly.

0:10 Chillaxin’ on the equipment. LOL

0:11″I was eavesdropping. It’s kinda my thing right now. That and REVENGE. Wanna get some?”

0:13 “I agree. what is everyone else doing wrong?”

0:15 “There are gonna be bumps in the read. like that dear we hit in colorado”

0:16 She shredded a stuffed cat!? And then all she had to do was call her funny and pretty?

0:18 “That’s my favorite cape!” And another shredded cat!?

0:20 “And my ba kicks butt” …  “sis boom bye!”

0:21 … what is Demi doing? that was the craziest rap ever. “Word to the hive” LOL!

22: She smacked Tawny in the face. Should have seen that one coming.

Minute by minute commentary on episode two,  “West Coast Story”

0:01 Chicken bits

0:02 I was waiting for the soda. Surprised it took so long

0:03 OMG. The Ketchup! That was pretty good sketch.

0:06 and she meets the guy.

0:07 She dropped it in the parking lot. LOL

0:09 Tween choice awards? Kinda clever.

0:10 I so totally saw the statue stealin’ coming. but the table collapsing food finger caught me by surprise. Mostly because it wouldn’t actually work.

0:15 More thrown food? LOL

0:17 I’m diggin’ all the shots of the Disney studios.

0:18 Why are they dismantling the set?

0:19 Okay.. that was actually a kinda cool trick.

0:20 “You’re challenging us to musical chairs?”

0:21 “Actually I’m acting like a chicken. I’m not afraid to act like an idiot”

0:23 LOL Nice one Tawny.

0:25 “You tricked me.” “I was acting.”

0:30 “‘Cause So Random’s On. It’s my favorite show” LOL Well Played.

If you haven’t seen the show yet, what are you waiting for! Disney’s showing it again pretty much every day this week. Check your local listings!

I want to thank meiamj over on the SWAC Forum for bringing this to my attention.

If you head over to the iTunes Store and click on the “Free on iTunes” section at the bottom, you can find the pilot episode of Sonny with a Chance, “Sketchy Beginnings,” available for FREE in HD!

Disney’s done this before, but make sure you get it now because it won’t be free for long!

Just be aware that the HD file is about 700MB – so it may take a while to download, even on a high speed connection.

And be sure to tune in to Disney Channel on February 8th at 8:00 PM for the official premiere! I’m sure they’ll have the cast hosting in the commercials, and even if they don’t you’ll want to make sure to see the second episode at 8:30 PM.

And be sure to join us at the new Sonny With a Chance Fan Forum after the premiere.

Sonny With a Chance premieres on Disney Channel (US) on February 8th at 8PM Eastern & Pacific. That’s just two weeks from today!

I know that all my fellow Demi Lovato fans will be watching. And I really hope everyone tunes in! It would be great to see the show get off to a great start, ratings wise.

And while I’m still not crazy about the title, I have to admit it looks like a great premise and I think it’s gonna be quite a hit.

But, we won’t know until we see it. So be sure you do! And when you’re ready to comment, I would suggest the new Sonny With a Chance Fan Forum.