Disney Channel Fans

Save Disney Shows March 2010 Events

Save Kim Possible Day – 03/07/10

Save Lilo & Stitch Weekend Bash – 03/12-15/10

Save Wizards Day – 03/19/10

Save Jake Long Day – 03/25/10

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

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

Save Wizards Day & The Work Ahead

Our first Save Wizards day was this past friday the 26th. The email stats show a 10% increase over our unofficial Wizards email day earlier in the month, which is an encouraging sign, but no where near what we need!

To those of you who are doing your part, thank you, please keep it up. But we need the rest of you to step up! Wizards of Waverly Place will stop filming this month. And the show still hasn’t been renewed!

I know a lot of fans of the show are skeptical that the show needs our help, but IT DOES. Look at our track record, SDS has always been out front trying to raise awareness of these problems so that the fans have an opportunity to fight back. Even if you’re not a fan yourself, we need your help to get the word out. Once the show stops airing new episodes people will catch on, but history has shown us that by then, it might be too late.

Our next Save Wizards day is March 19th. This is our last best chance to save the show. We need it as big as possible.

To help, visit our save Wizards website: WizardsOfWaverlyPlace.org Thank you!

Disney Channel March Highlights

Sonny with a Chance Season Two Premieres March 14th!

“Walk A Mile In My Pants” – Sonny rallies everyone together for a “Walk-A-Thon For Books” and gets Tawni to donate her “Tawni Hart’s Extreme Skinny Jeans” for all of the participants to wear. Eventually everyone starts dropping out as a result of SPS – Skinny Pants Syndrome, in a new episode of “Sonny With A Chance,” SUNDAY, MARCH 14 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Can’t wait? See more promos here and discuss the show at the SWAC Fans Forum!

Also premiering in March are two more new Sonny episodes, two new On Deck episodes, a new Wizards, a new JONAS, and the Hannah Montana season three finale.

You can read the complete episode descriptions at DC Fans.

On a related note, Meaghan Martin’s ABC Family series 10 Things I Hate About You is returning March 29th.

Aly & AJ Split with Hollywood Records

Phil of the Future fans are probably interested in the fact that Aly has broken her last official ties with Disney and have left Hollywood Records!

Hey guys…so we know it’s been quiet in the 78violet camp but we want to first off thank you for sticking with us. We have some big news and wanted to make sure you hear it first.

Now that it’s official, we can tell you we’re no longer a part of Hollywood Records. What does that mean exactly??? Now we have the freedom to take 78violet in the direction we want. We’re writing and recording new music and are really excited on what’s next.

So…what is next? As for the album we recorded for Hollywood, honestly, we don’t foresee it ever being released. But…we are continuing to write and record new songs that we hope you’ll love as much as we do.

We’re going to be taking the Aly & AJ website down in the meantime which means the current message board will be removed and the accounts you created on the site will be put on hold. Yes…major bummer. But we’ll have a new message board and a new temporary site up in a few days that will serve as our main communication with you for the time being.

As always, you can get a hold of us on Twitter or Facebook.

We love you and are excited to share the new 78violet with you. Xoxo.

A+A

78violet

I obviously don’t know all the details, but something here just doesn’t add up. Why not release the third album with Hollywood, make a good deal of money from it, and then shop for a new record deal while riding the wave of that album? This sounds a lot like when Aly and her mom walked away from Phil of the Future for a new show with AJ that eventually never happened.

Read more and leave your comments at DC Fans.

Good Luck Charlie Update

Most will probably remember that Webmaster Greg went to a filming for Good Luck Charlie last December. At that filming, he got to see the first episode and the one they shot that day, #111 “Kit and Kaboodle.” Well, he decided once wasn’t enough and went again on February 12th. That Friday’s episode was #118, “Butt-Dialing Duncans.” We don’t want to give too much away, but we will say that Teddy and PJ get new phones which get themselves in a little bit of trouble.

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

You can also see the new GLC promo that’s currently airing on Disney Channel, here.

Emily Osment on Tour

Emily Osment, of Hannah Montana fame, is on tour this month to promote her EP All the Right Wrongs and upcoming full album.

March 7, 2010: House of Blues Anaheim, CA

March 20, 2010: Varsity Theater Minneapolis, MN

March 21, 2010: House of Blues Chicago, IL

March 27, 2010: Theater of Living Arts Philadelphia, PA

March 28, 2010: The Fillmore New York, NY

April 10, 2010: House of Blues Houston, TX

April 11, 2010: House of Blues Dallas, TX

May 1, 2010: House of Blues Los Angeles, CA

May 2, 2010: House of Blues San Diego, CA

Is anyone else going to see her? Let us know at DC Fans!

Remember the Feb highlights post? It looks like Disney’s gonna start giving us monthly highlights.

March is gonna be a big month for DC Fans, starting with a special Suite Life on Deck.

“Once Upon a Suite Life” – During Ms. Tutweiler’s history lesson, Zack, Cody and London fall asleep and dream of themselves in classic fairy tales. London dreams that she is the evil witch trying to poison Snow White (Bailey), so she can be the fairest in the land; Cody imagines he and Zack are Hansel and Gretel as they get lost in the forest and find a candy cottage and Ms. Tutweiler, a witch; and Zack dreams of Jack and the Beanstalk, in which he trades the family cow for magic beans, in a new episode of “The Suite Life on Deck,” premiering FRIDAY, MARCH 5 (8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Then March 14th is a huge day, with the previously announced Hannah Montana S3 finale, and the Premiere of Sonny with a Chance Season two

“Walk A Mile In My Pants” – Sonny rallies everyone together for a “Walk-A-Thon For Books” and gets Tawni to donate her “Tawni Hart’s Extreme Skinny Jeans” for all of the participants to wear. Eventually everyone starts dropping out as a result of SPS – Skinny Pants Syndrome, in a new episode of “Sonny With A Chance,” SUNDAY, MARCH 14 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

It will be followed by a new JONAS, which is surprising. I thought they already used up all the S1 episodes. And there’s no way they could be done with a S2 episode already.

“Exam Jam” – As the JONAS World Concert Tour draws closer, Joe and Stella come to terms with being apart from one another over the summer. Meanwhile Kevin and Joe devise a plan to help Nick ace his geometry test after their dad threatens not to send the brothers on tour unless they pass all their school exams, in “JONAS,” premiering SUNDAY, MARCH 14 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

After that epic weekend, we get a new Wizards of Waverly Place.

“Detention Election” – Justin’s chances at becoming Student Body President are put in jeopardy after someone wallpapers Principal Laritate’s office with posters from Justin’s campaign and he is accused of masterminding the prank. Meanwhile, Alex befriends Stevie, a rebellious new girl in school, and Jerry, Max and Harper get stuck on a Ferris wheel during their trip to Coney Island in “Wizards of Waverly Place,” premiering FRIDAY, MARCH 19 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

And a new On Deck. This series must be nearing the end of the season, although I haven’t checked exactly how many more remain.

“Marriage 101″ – Ms. Tutweiler assigns her students a project where they must act like married couples and manage a household. Cody and Bailey are the quintessential perfect couple, and Zack and London make a surprisingly good couple too. When Woody and Addison have a child – Marcus – they learn how difficult adult life can be, in a new episode of “The Suite Life on Deck,” premiering FRIDAY, MARCH 19 (8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

And then we’ll wrap up the month with two more new Sonny with a Chance episodes.

“Sonny Get Your Goat” – When Sonny and Tawni learn the “Check It Out Girls” sketch is popular in Glendovia, Marshall arranges for an exchange program, not realizing that the Glendovians think the girls are real check-out girls and want them to be cashiers for a store’s grand opening. Meanwhile, Nico and Grady wear mustaches to fit in with their Glendovian exchange student, in a new episode of “Sonny With A Chance,” SUNDAY, MARCH 21 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

And

“Gassie Passes” – When the cast of “So Random!” finds out they are starring in a new movie based on their “Gassie” sketches, Demi showers the pup with affection by giving him too many dog treats. When Gassie passes out, the cast fears the worst, only to discover that Sonny’s treats caused Gassie to fall ill. Meanwhile, Nico and Grady receive money from a secret investor, who turns out to be Dakota Condor, to mass produce the Gassie lunch boxes that Zora invented, in a new episode of “Sonny With A Chance,” SUNDAY, MARCH 28 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Of course, Jennifer Stone’s new movie “Harriet the Spy: The Blog Wars” also premieres this month on the 26th. But no one cares about that.

I’ve just added some pictures of Selena Gomez performing at the Gramercy Theatre in New York earlier this month.

As usual, she looks amazing.

And if you haven’t gotten her album yet, you can get it right now from Amazon for only $3!

I also wanted to briefly touch on something recently reported by TMz.

According to her minor’s contract — filed last month in Los Angeles Superior Court — Gomez made $10,000 a show for the first season of “Wizards of Waverly Place,” the same amount Seaside Heights’ finest will pull in next season.

The show is now in its third year and her pay has only been bumped up to $11,025.

I wonder if (her Disney contract is up this year) she’s asking for a substantial raise to do Wizards season four. I wouldn’t blame her if she was, after all, she has a lot of options available to her.

(I really like her “Selena” Necklace.)

One way or another, we need to pressure Disney to make sure her show is renewed. Head over to WizardsOfWaverlyPlace.org to learn more about how you can help! Check out the site and visit SDS Mail to easily email Disney.

I actually found this photoshoot last week when I was looking for new HiRes pics of Selena that I could get signed at the WOWP filming, but now that I have a little time to get caught up, I wanted to post these here.

This photo is the one I got signed, and is my second favorite picture of Selena, ever.

Selena took one look at it and said she looked terrible. LOL Is it really that bad? I still love it.

If you noticed, I said that was my second favorite photo. This is my first.

She has such beautiful eyes. I just feel like melting.

Anyway, click any picture to see the full set. It’s totally worth your time.

It’s not everyday you achieve a lifelong goal. Okay, maybe that’s a bit of an overstatement, but I did fulfill a huge dream of mine when I attended the Wizards of Waverly Place filming on Tuesday (02/02/10) in Hollywood.

Now, if you follow Todd Greenwald on twitter, you would know that tuesday’s episode was huge: “Shooting another episode of Wizard’s today that I know many of you will be happy to see. That’s all I can say about it… Hehe.”

Now, I’m not gonna say anything about what happened in the episode except to say that it involves Wizards vs. Werewolves and that I took a picture with a certain blond that I’m sure you’ll recognize.

The coolest thing was that Bridgit Mendler actually remembered me from the Good Luck Charlie filming! Her GLC co-star Jason Dolley remembered me too.

Sorry, this was supposed to be about Wizards. I got to meet Selena, Jake, and David. No not David Henrie, David DeLuise.

He’s a really cool guy. Jake was fun to talk with as well. But of course, I was there to see Selena. And not only did I speak with her without making a fool of myself, I got a picture with her…

..and an awesome autograph to frame and hang on the wall.

(Click here for the photoshoot that picture is from.)

I’m still shocked that they actually let us all play on the sets. The GLC filming kept us all up in the audience area.

But I actually got to walk around the Waverly sub station!

This was by far the coolest thing I’ve ever done. Trumping both my last meeting with Selena and my Ashley Tisdale concert.

But before I wrap up this post, I wanted to make sure you all know about the Save Wizards of Waverly Place movement hosted by Save Disney Shows.

Disney hasn’t yet renewed the series for season four. They’d be crazy not to, but this is the same company that canceled Phil of the Future after only two seasons. We need as many fans as possible to write to Disney and let them know that they need to order a fourth season. Hopefully we can nudge Disney into making the obvious decision before they do something really stupid…

Save Disney Shows February 2010 Events

Save Jake Long Day – 02/11/10

Save W.I.T.C.H. Day – 02/12/10

Save Lilo & Stitch Weekend Bash – 02/15-18/10

Save Kim Possible Day – 02/20/10

Save Wizards Day – 02/26/10

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

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

Save Wizards of Waverly Place!

It may seem hard to believe, but Disney’s consistently highest rated and Emmy winning program the Wizards of Waverly Place is set to conclude production of it’s third and final season this March! This will bring the show to roughly 75 episodes in total.

The cast was only signed to three seasons, and star Selena Gomez has indicated in several interviews that she wishes to move on. While we certainly respect her desire to explore her options, there is no reason she can’t wait an extra year before enrolling in college or taking certain movie roles. But once Wizards ends, she can’t easily come back, so it’s only logical that the cast make the fourth season now, and then move on to other projects.

At SDS, we believe most fans want to see that fourth season happen. Not only do we love the series, but that fourth season makes the whole series more valuable by extending how long Disney can replay the series, plus it increases Disney’s options for syndication.

Whatever the reason for Disney’s decision not to renew the show, we have a much greater chance of saving the show if we act now, before production ends and the cast and crew begin other projects.

To help, visit our new save Wizards website: WizardsOfWaverlyPlace.org Thank you!

Happy Birthday Sonny!

Disney Channel’s Sonny with a Chance celebrates one year since it’s U.S. premiere this February 8th. It’s hard to imagine it’s only been once year since we first saw Demi Lovato’s awesome new series.

Today we eagerly await the premiere of season two, and we’ve just gotten some great new season two promos. Our stars haven’t changed a bit!

Season 1	Season 2

Now if only we knew when season two was coming! Radio Disney’s Jake Whetter told us that the new season would air on the 14th? Well now he says “I was wrong. LOL… as soon as I know, I’ll let you know. ” Our friend Ali recently revived the following response from Disney Channel’s press department:

We have not yet released the premiere date for season 2, but it will be
this Spring. You can go to our Medianet website
(www.disneychannelmedianet.com) for photos and info about the show.
Thanks.

Wanna take a guess as to what the air date will end up being? We have a thread for that on the SWAC Fans Forum!

The Suite Life on Deck & Hannah Montana

Production has begun in Hollywood on Disney Channel’s hit series “The Suite Life on Deck,” a comedy that delivered record ratings in its first two seasons, ranking as TV’s #1 series among Kids 6-11 and, amidst all scripted TV series, in the top two spots among Tweens 9-14 for 2009 and 2008...

Read the full article and leave your comments at DC Fans.

Production [began] Monday [01/18/10] in Hollywood on the fourth season of the global sensation “Hannah Montana,” one filled with exciting, pivotal story arcs and event episodes. The hit series’ finale episode will air in spring 2011 on Disney Channel U.S. and, shortly thereafter, on Disney Channels around the world, where the total of 101 episodes.

Read the full article and leave your comments at DC Fans.

This final season for Hannah Montana will bring the season to a proper end, so unless there is strong objection from the fans, we currently plan on letting it end without objection.

On Deck, already a spin off series, may very well end with season three much like Wizards. As we know more, we will let you know!

Nikki Reed Named VP of Original Series

Nikki Reed has been named Vice President, Original Series, overseeing live-action development for Disney Channel and Disney XD, it was announced [01/26/10] by Adam Bonnett, Senior Vice President, Original Programming, Disney Channel, to whom she will report…

Read the full article and leave your comments at the SDS Blog.

Get StarStruck February 14th

It’s confirmed! Sterling Kinght’s new DCOM StarStruck premieres on Valentines Day (02/14/09) at 8pm Eastern and Pacific on Disney Channel!

The movie also stars Brandon Mychal Smith (Sonny With A Chance) and Chelsea Staub (JONAS). So I don’t know about the rest of you, but  I’m gonna have to watch it!

Read the full article and leave your comments at DC Fans.

Good news for Wizards and Suite Life fans! Mixed news for Sonny fans.

ZACK STEALS CODY’S THUNDER WHEN HE DISCOVERS AN ANCIENT PRINCESS CROWN IN A NEW EPISODE OF “THE SUITE LIFE ON DECK,” FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“Can You Dig It?” – While on a field trip to an archaeological site in South America, Cody is determined to find a crown from the tomb of an ancient princess, but Zack steals Cody’s thunder when he finds it while trekking off the beaten path. Meanwhile, the spirit of the ancient princess is awakened when her crown is discovered, and the princess speaks through Bailey, in a new episode of “The Suite Life on Deck,” premiering FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 (8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

^ LOL

ALEX CASTS A SPELL ON HERSELF TO BECOME A POSITIVE PERSON IN A NEW EPISODE OF “WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE,” FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“Positive Alex” – Alex has a crush on George, the school’s band leader, but is unable to get his attention because he’s turned off by her sour attitude and unenergetic cheers at the school basketball games. Determined to get George to ask her to the school dance, she casts a spell on herself to become a positive person, but Alex’s newfound optimism turns out to be too much when she starts cheering for the opposing team. Meanwhile, Justin has joined the basketball team and is trying to get a big senior moment captured on video, in “Wizards of Waverly Place,” premiering FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Guest starring is Austin Butler (“Zeke and Luther”) as George.

Ahh, so this is the episode with Austin Butler. And could it be, we actually get to see Cheerleader Alex? Heck yeah!

LONDON OFFERS HER FRIENDS ONE MILLION DOLLARS TO INVENT SOMETHING IN A NEW EPISODE OF “THE SUITE LIFE ON DECK,” PREMIERING FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

“London’s Apprentice” – When London’s father gives her one million dollars to find an invention to market, she enlists her friends to come up with a unique invention and offers them the cash as a prize. At first everyone comes up with their own ideas, but then they combine their resources, wreaking havoc on the ship with their multifunctional robot, in a new episode of “The Suite Life on Deck,” premiering FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26 (8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

A million dollar robot? Okay… I’m not sure I’m feeling this one.

Of course, we already know that Starstruck is airing on February 14th.

And Radio Disney’s Jake Whetter says that the new season of Sonny with a Chance “airs right before “Starstruck” premieres on February 14th. ” via Twitter. But if that is accurate, it seems strange that Disney wouldn’t mention it among all these other press releases. Maybe it will be Spring afterall…

I’m sure you’re all tired of me talking about the D23 Expo, but it was just so amazing to see the whole Wizards cast! (Plus all the other stuff, as well.)

Brian Rogers of TV.com recently spoke with Jake T. Austin about the expo:

I was at the D23 Expo a few months back and the crowd really went crazy for the Wizards cast. Were you surprised at the size of the crowd and their reaction?

I was! I’m not that loyal and dedicated to anything, so it’s a foreign concept. [laughs] But it’s such an amazing feeling to see all these people who know more about me than I know about myself. You kind of go on auto-pilot and don’t know what to say when a crowd is that kind.

And what a crowd it was! I still can’t believe that one girl actually got up on stage to propose to David…

Anyway, click here to read the rest of the interview with Jake.

It looks like Alex’s new English boyfriend is a werewolf. It kinda serves her right for making fun of Justin’s werewolf girlfriend. Also, it sounds like Juliet (Bridgit Mendler) will be back in this two-part special!

Official Disney press release follows:

A MOMENTOUS ONE-HOUR EPISODE OF THE EMMY-WINNING
“WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE” PREMIERES FRIDAY, JANUARY 22
ON DISNEY CHANNEL

–Bridgit Mendler and Gregg Sulkin (Disney Channel UK) Guest Star–

–Fans Can Create a Personalized Creature at DisneyChannel.com–

A climactic, adventure-filled one-hour episode of the Emmy Award-winning comedy series “Wizards of Waverly Place” will premiere FRIDAY, JANUARY 22 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. Guest stars Bridgit Mendler (“Good Luck Charlie”) and Gregg Sulkin (Disney Channel UK’s “As The Bell Rings”) reprise their roles as Justin’s vampire girlfriend Juliet Van Heusen (who’s recently disappeared after being turned into a mummy’s minion) and Alex’s new boyfriend, Mason, in a top-secret storyline entitled “Wizards vs. Werewolves” that’s bound to be the talk among the kid and tween set.

DisneyChannel.com will present a “creature creator” application that invites users to upload and morph their own photo into the assorted otherworldly characters seen in the episode — a wizard, vampire, werewolf or mummy — and share this Creature Creator activity with friends. The application is currently available on DisneyChannel.com/Wizards.

“Wizards vs. Werewolves” will be available for a special preview beginning January 15 on Disney Channel on Demand through a variety of affiliates, including Cablevision, RCN, Time Warner Cable and Verizon FiOS. The episode will also be available on DisneyChannel.com immediately following its network premiere on January 22, and beginning January 23 will be available on Disney Channel Mobile on Demand, iTunes and Xbox Live.