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Disney Channel October Highlights

September 14, 2026October 2, 2011 by Webmaster Greg

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.

Gary Marsh named President of Disney Channel!

October 2, 2012September 19, 2011 by Webmaster Greg

Big news at Disney Channel! Carolina Lightcap, current president of Disney Channels Worldwide, has decided to step down from her post effective immediately. Gary Marsh, DC's current Chief Creative Officer has now been promoted to president for Disney Channels Worldwide in addition to continuing to serve as Chief Creative Officer.

Gary Marsh

Press releases for both anouncements follow

Burbank, CA, September 15, 2011 . . . The Disney/ABC Television Group today announced that Carolina Lightcap, president, Disney Channels Worldwide, has decided to step down from her post effective immediately. In a separate release, Gary Marsh was named president and Chief Creative Officer, Disney Channels Worldwide. In commenting on the announcement, Anne Sweeney, co-chair, Disney Media Networks and president, Disney/ABC Television Group, said, “We’re sorry that Carolina has decided to leave us and appreciate her many valuable contributions over the years. During her tenure as president, Disney Channels Worldwide continued its incredible momentum, with the channel just delivering its most watched summer in history with Kids 6-11. She will be missed.” “I’m extremely proud of the accomplishments over the past 11 years at both Disney Latin America and Disney Channels Worldwide. Building Disney Channel into #1 in Latin America, not just with kids but also in households, is a career highlight. And in the U.S., with Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior all enjoying some of their best ratings ever, I feel the timing is perfect to move on to my next challenge,” noted Ms. Lightcap. “My heartfelt thanks to Anne Sweeney for her guidance and inspiration. I’ll miss working with her and the talented Disney Channels Worldwide team.” In addition to the success at Disney Channel and Disney XD during her tenure, Ms. Lightcap also led the launch of Disney Junior, a new global brand for kids age 2-7 anchored in a daily programming block on Disney Channel, which in 2012 will be joined by a 24-hour channel in the U.S. Since its domestic launch, Disney Junior ratings have grown by double-digit margins across the board, and its launch series, “Jake and the Never Land Pirates,” is the #1 cable series among Boys 2-5 and is on track to be Disney Channel’s #1 preschool series ever in Total Viewers, Kids 2-5, Boys 2-5 and Women 18-49. Ms. Lightcap joined The Walt Disney Company in 2000 and, prior to her current role, served in the dual roles of senior vice president, Programming and Creative Affairs, Disney Channels Latin America / Disney Media Networks, and Chief Marketing Officer, The Walt Disney Company, Latin America. In her role as senior vice president of Programming and Creative Affairs, Disney Media Networks, Latin America, she was responsible for programming, production, on-air, marketing, research and publicity for Disney Channel, Disney XD and Playhouse Disney Channels (now known as Disney Junior) in the region. As Chief Marketing Officer for The Walt Disney Company Latin America, Ms. Lightcap led the integration of Disney’s marketing departments into one organization, and was responsible for the strategic marketing direction for all Disney’s lines of business in the region, as well as Corporate Brand and Franchise Management, Corporate Communications and Corporate Responsibility. Prior to joining Disney, Ms. Lightcap served as vice president, Programming, Sales and Marketing, Sky Latin America Partners. Before Sky, she worked for Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and Fox Latin American Channel, serving ultimately as executive director, Latin America.

The Disney/ABC Television Group today announced that Gary Marsh has been promoted to president, Disney Channels Worldwide. He will also continue in his role as the Channel’s Chief Creative Officer. This announcement follows the decision by Carolina Lightcap to step down as president, Disney Channels Worldwide. In this new position, Mr. Marsh will have full creative oversight and leadership responsibility for Disney’s successful and burgeoning global kids TV business, comprising more than 100 kid-driven, family inclusive entertainment channels and feeds which are available in 169 countries and 35 languages. The portfolio spans Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, Disney Cinemagic and Hungama brands; the Radio Disney broadcast and satellite radio network and station group; as well as subscription video-on-demand and the content-rich broadband websites DisneyChannel.com, DisneyJunior.com, DisneyXD.com and RadioDisney.com. Previously, Mr. Marsh had been president, Entertainment and Chief Creative Officer, Disney Channels Worldwide. 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.” Said Mr. Marsh: “The strength of Disney Channels Worldwide – and its heart – has always been the dynamic and dedicated people who make the magic and put it into the homes and hands of kids and families around the world. These talented people who share my passion for creative excellence are the reason I’ve loved working here. And it’s also why I’m excited by this expanded opportunity to lead this team in creating and delivering content, globally, which entertains, uplifts and inspires.” As president, Entertainment, and Chief Creative Officer, Disney Channels Worldwide, Mr. Marsh managed the worldwide Programming Strategy, Planning and Acquisitions teams, Original Movies, Original Series, Casting, Talent Relations and Production for Disney Channel U.S. and Disney XD, overseeing the development and production of a slate of original programming for Disney Channels Worldwide – both live action and animated – with original programming teams based in Burbank, London and Japan. In addition, he oversaw the development and production arms of Disney Television Animation. His track record in developing cultural phenomena like “High School Musical,” “Hannah Montana,” “Phineas and Ferb” and “Lizzie McGuire” has been a hallmark of his success. In addition to spearheading these blockbuster Disney Channel Original Movie and Original Series franchises, he has also overseen Disney Junior programming, which includes break-out hits “Jake and the Never Land Pirates,” “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse” and “Handy Manny.” Throughout his tenure at Disney Channel, Mr. Marsh has developed projects that have garnered the highest industry and critical acclaim, including multiple Emmys and Humanitas Prizes, plus Peabody, NAMIC, Gabriel, Women in Film, Parents’ Choice and New York International Film and Television Festival Awards. He is the co-creator and co-chair of City of Hope’s annual Concert for Hope, and was also a 2005 Honoree of Girls Incorporated, which recognizes industry leaders who are excellent role models for girls and young women. Prior to joining Disney Channel, Mr. Marsh was director of Movies and Miniseries at Columbia Pictures Television. He was previously vice president, the Garth Group, a consulting firm in New York City, where he specialized in creating media for political campaigns.

Peyton List – Mars Needs Moms LA premiere

September 12, 2011 by Webmaster Greg

So y'all already know about Debby's new series Jessie. Well, it's time to introduce Peyton List.

Young (as in 13, so I really mean young) Peyton plays the eldest daughter Emma Ross.

She's been on Disney's radar for a while including a small but important role in Disney's The Sorcerer's Apprentice

This set of pics are from the Mars Needs Moms Los Angeles premiere earlier this year.
She clearly has the "cute little thing" working for her...
... and she clearly has the potential to be big news once she's a little older.
Click any pic to see the full set.

Disney Channel September Highlights

October 2, 2012September 3, 2011 by Webmaster Greg

Maybe it’s just me, but September seems like a light month. Two Wizards, two Randoms, the premiere of Jessie and some other stuff. I dunno... it just doesn't seem too exciting to me. *shrugs*

The month starts off with a new Phineas and Ferb the weekend after Labor day. I guess no one watches TV this weekend?

PHINEAS AND FERB GO FOR THE GOAL IN THEIR HIGH TECH 3D SOCCER STADIUM IN AN ALL-NEW EPISODE OF "PHINEAS AND FERB," FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 ON DISNEY CHANNEL "My Fair Goalie" – When Ferb's cousins visit from England and challenge him to a soccer match, he and Phineas warp the walls of physics and build a high tech 3D stadium. Meanwhile, convinced that her relationship with Jeremy depends on her being more proper, Candace enlists the help of Ferb's British cousin, Eliza, to teach her the rules of etiquette. Back at Doofenshmirtz Evil Inc., Dr. Doofenshmirtz is sick in bed but forces himself to set off his "If-A-Tree-Fell-in-the-Forest-Inator," which causes any tree that falls to say his name.

I think there’s an error in the next So Random episode description. We already saw “Simple Country Boy” last week…

AN ALL NEW EPISODE OF THE SKETCH COMEDY SERIES "SO RANDOM!," PREMIERES SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 ON DISNEY CHANNEL Musical Guest-Stars The Ready Set Performs "Young Forever" Becky Buckley tries to keep the secret that she is "Raised by Beavers;" "Simple Country Boy" performs surgery and diffuses a bomb; "Flash Mobs: Surgery" has a team of doctors, nurses and patients breaking into dance; and in "Biggest Losers on Meals" Jillian and Bob stop people from eating poorly. The cast performs these skits and more in an all new episode of "So Random!," airing SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 (7:30-8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. The episode features popular band The Ready Set performing "Young Forever."

This might actually be funny. If done right, the good girl trying to be bad idea has some serious potential. Of course, she won’t actually get away with anything.

TEDDY TRIES TO SHED HER GOODY TWO SHOES REPUTATION IN A NEW EPISODE OF "GOOD LUCK CHARLIE," SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 ON DISNEY CHANNEL "Ditch Day" – After Teddy discovers she has a reputation as a goody-two-shoe at school, she decides to prove otherwise to her classmates and ditch class for the day with Ivy. Meanwhile, Gabe's plan to get out of being grounded backfires, and PJ chooses Charlie as his model for his home economics sewing project, in a new episode of "Good Luck Charlie," premiering SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 (8:00–8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Alex and Harper want to get their own Apartment? I didn’t see that one coming. And… a puppet show? This seems very un-magical…

ALEX AND HARPER DECIDE TO GET THEIR OWN APARTMENT IN A NEW EPISODE OF "WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE," FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 ON DISNEY CHANNEL "Alex the Puppetmaster" – Now that Alex and Harper have graduated high school, they decide to get their own apartment until they realize they can't afford the rent. In an effort to raise money for rent, Alex and Harper enlist the help of Justin and Zeke and put on a puppet show for neighborhood kids, in a new episode of "Wizards of Waverly Place," premiering FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Oh look. A.N.T. Farm. Whatever.

CHYNA, OLIVE AND FLETCHER TRY TO SAVE GIBSON’S JOB IN A NEW EPISODE OF "A.N.T. FARM," FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 ON DISNEY CHANNEL "philANThropy" – When Principal Skidmore makes drastic cuts to the school's budget and has to release Gibson from the staff, Chyna, Olive and Fletcher host a webathon to raise money to cover his salary. Meanwhile, Cameron has to help Lexi out of a bind after she unfairly wins a beauty pageant in a new episode of "A.N.T. Farm," premiering SEPTEMBER 16 (8:30-9:00 p.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

OMG. Vampire Kittens? This sounds awesome. xD

LAUGHS ABOUND IN AN ALL-NEW EPISODE OF "SO RANDOM!," PREMIERING SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 ON DISNEY CHANNEL Internet Sensation Dave Days Performs "What Does It Take" Magical students Harry Potter, Gollum and the Twilight Trio are contestants on "Wheel of Fortune Magic;" ice heels are the new fashion trend in "Styling with Ice;" cuddly kittens show their dark sides in "Vampire Kittens;" and in "Chilly Slab Ice Cream," employees at Chilly Slab Ice Creamery sing their thanks for tips. All this and more in an all new episode of "So Random!," airing SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 (7:30-8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. The episode features a special performance by Dave Days performing his hit song "What Does It Take."

Oh look at that, it’s the start of the second season of Shake it Up!. It’s even a two part episode. Cool.

CECE AND ROCKY RISK BEING BOOTED FROM "SHAKE IT UP, CHICAGO!" IN THE ONE-HOUR SEASON TWO PREMIERE OF "SHAKE IT UP," SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 ON DISNEY CHANNEL "Shake It Up, Up and Away" – CeCe and Rocky risk being booted from "Shake It Up, Chicago" -- and learn a lesson about friendship and judgment -- when on a group bus trip, they make a detour to a reality show audition. Meanwhile, Deuce and Ty vie for a job at Crusty's Pizza Parlor, in the season two premiere of "Shake It Up," SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

And… here’s the September episode of PrankStars. Wait… Zendaya and Cody Simpson? Blah. What happened to all the good people?

ZENDAYA AND CODY SIMPSON GUEST STAR IN A NEW EPISODE OF "PRANKSTARS," FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 ON DISNEY CHANNEL "Walk the Prank"– Zendaya's family's new pirate-themed restaurant is short staffed and about to undergo an important restaurant review, so she enlists the help of unsuspecting patron, 11-year-old Jordan, to fill in as a swashbuckling waitress. However, Jordan risks getting the restaurant a bad review after she inadvertently upsets the food critic. Meanwhile, Cody Simpson invites his biggest fan, 14-year-old Emily, to come up on stage during a special acoustic concert, but she gets more than she bargained for when she learns that the performance is being broadcast live worldwide, in a new episode of "PrankStars," on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Um… “a special team to rescue the painting“? This show is just weird.

CHYNA, OLIVE AND FLETCHER TEAM UP AGAINST A CON ARTIST IN A NEW EPISODE OF "A.N.T. FARM," FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 ON DISNEY CHANNEL "fraudulANT" – When Chyna, Olive and Fletcher meet the down-and-out Zanko, a once famous painter who was Fletcher's inspiration, Chyna convinces Fletcher to introduce himself and offer Zanko one of his paintings. After they discover Zanko is displaying Fletcher's painting in a gallery opening and passing it off as his own, Chyna assembles a special team to rescue the painting. Meanwhile, Lexi and Paisley audition to be a princess for a kid's birthday party in a new episode of "A.N.T. Farm," premiering SEPTEMBER 23 (8:30-9:00 p.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Oh look, Fish Hooks. I wondered what was going on there.

BEA PERFORMS IN THE SCHOOL PLAY IN A NEW EPISODE OF "FISH HOOKS," FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 ON DISNEY CHANNEL "Fish School Musical" - It's time for the big school play, "Potatoes For Winter," and no one is more excited or nervous than Bea. The play is super important to her, so she's not very happy when Jocktopus starts ruining everything. It's not until Bea learns Jocktopus' real motivation that she discovers she's not the only one with a dream.

… Okay. This episode is either gonna be epic, or suck beyond suck-age. I’ll be sure to watch. =]

TEDDY HELPS MARY LOU WITH STAGE FRIGHT AND THE DUNCANS TRY AND STRIKE OUT AT A BOWLING TOURNAMENT IN A NEW EPISODE OF"GOOD LUCK CHARLIE," SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 ON DISNEY CHANNEL "Alley Oops" – After some convincing from Teddy, Mary Lou attends and wins an audition to sing the national anthem at a Denver Nuggets basketball game. However, she gets last minute stage fright, forcing Teddy to go on and lip synch to Mary Lou's voice, as she performs backstage. Meanwhile, it's time for the annual bowling tournament with the Duncan’s' rival family, the Gogans. Gabe finally gets to bowl this year with Teddy preoccupied, and actually manages to roll like a pro, giving the Duncan’s the chance to win. However, when Gabe becomes obsessed with a claw machine in the alley arcade and gets his hand stuck inside, the family must rely on Charlie for the winning point, in a new episode of "Good Luck Charlie," premiering SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 (8:00–8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

A friendship therapist? Didn’t they already kind of address this sort of thing in the first season?

CECE AND ROCKY SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE ABOUT THEIR FRIENDSHIP IN A NEW EPISODE OF "SHAKE IT UP," SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 ON DISNEY CHANNEL "Shrink It Up" – CeCe and Rocky seek advice from Gary's therapist, Dr. Pepper (played by Harriet Sansom Harris), about their friendship, while Tinka and Gunther try being nice to people for a change. Meanwhile, Flynn gets a job at a toy company with Ty as his assistant, in a new episode of "Shake It Up," SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Oh, the duplication spell returns? It’s about time. And… did Max actually have a good idea? O.o

ALEX CREATES A DUPLICATE HARPER IN A NEW EPISODE OF "WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE," FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 ON DISNEY CHANNEL "My Two Harpers" – Since Alex broke up with Mason, she has been a constant third wheel to Harper and Zeke, until they gently hint their preference to spend more time together without her. Not wanting to spend time alone, Alex uses magic to create a Harper clone to hang out with. Meanwhile, Max comes up with an idea to open a Waverly Sub Station in the wizard world, in a new episode of "Wizards of Waverly Place," premiering FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

LOL. This might actually be watchable.

CHYNA AND LEXI TEAM UP IN A NEW EPISODE OF "A.N.T. FARM," FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 ON DISNEY CHANNEL "The ReplacemANT" – When Olive takes over as the new history teacher, Chyna advises her to show everyone who's in charge. That advice quickly backfires when Olive sends Lexi and Chyna to detention, now the two former rivals must team up to get rid of "Mrs. Doyle" in a new episode of "A.N.T. Farm," premiering SEPTEMBER 30 (8:30-9:00 p.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

IT’S FINALLY TIME. The premiere of Debby Ryan’s new show, Jessie! :D

JESSIE ACCEPTS A JOB AS A NANNY IN THE SERIES PREMIERE OF "JESSIE," FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 ON DISNEY CHANNEL "New York, New Nanny" – In the premiere episode, Jessie accepts a job as a nanny and moves in with the Ross family, high-flying couple Christina, a former supermodel turned business mogul, and Morgan, a famous movie director, their four kids Emma, Ravi, Luke and Zuri and their beloved 7-foot Asian Water Monitor Lizard. Nanny responsibilities are more difficult than Jessie anticipated as she coaches Emma, who is on the brink of a science fair meltdown, in "Jessie," premiering FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

The Lovemuffin Pageant of Evil? Who thinks of this stuff! LOLz Watch it, just watch it.

TOM BERGERON AND RICHARD KIND GUEST STAR IN AN ALL-NEW EPISODE OF "PHINEAS AND FERB," FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 ON DISNEY CHANNEL "Bullseye!" – When Dad heads out to attend a speaking engagement on antiques, he unwittingly finds himself participating in the Lovemuffin Pageant of Evil against Dr. Doofenshmirtz and Rodney. As a special host oversees the proceedings, Perry is tasked with monitoring the situation, but Dad gets hit with Rodney's "Evil-inizer," and is crowned the supreme leader of Lovemuffin. Meanwhile, Candace is determined to bust the boys but doesn’t realize that they are actually helping with Mom's modern art installation. Across town, the boys are playing a giant game of darts. "Perry the Actorpus" – The executive of Totally Tools oversees a contest to find the company’s "spokesanimal" and Perry is crowned the winner. However, the victory puts Perry's secret identity in jeopardy, forcing Major Monogram to appoint Agent S as a temporary replacement. But when Dr. Doofenshmirtz sees his new nemesis is Sergei the Snail, he mistakenly underestimates his new opponent. Meanwhile, Candace has been welcomed into Mandy’s "Stop the Busting" retreat, which aims to teach Candace to control the urge to bust her brothers through positive reinforcement. This episode of "Phineas and Ferb" airs FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 (9:30-10:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Disney Orders Third Season of Good Luck Charlie

September 3, 2011August 29, 2011 by Webmaster Greg

Good news for all my fellow Bridgit Mendler fans. Not that we didn't expect this. :)

Good Luck Charlie

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").

2011 D23 Expo Day Three

September 17, 2026August 23, 2011 by Webmaster Greg

Sorry for the delay in getting this post up. I know I said Monday, but I've been having computer problems and couldn't get anything new posted.

Sunday, the third and final day of the 2011 D23 Expo was just as amazing as the first two days. How many people can say they've seen Wilmer Valderrama hangin' out with Handy Manny? LOL

Wilmer Valderrama and Handy Manny at the 2011 D23 Expo

After that photo op, we got in line for the Pair of Kings signing.

Pair of Kings Signing at the 2011 D23 Expo

I was there to see Kelsey Chow again (obviously). I had gotten her autograph at the filming, but it's faint 'cause her pin was dying. So when I saw her I was like "I hope your pen works this time" and she was like "Huh- OH! I remember you! =D" And then the Disney employee pushed me along for holding up the line. Of course, SHE was talking TO ME so how was that my fault? LOL

Kelsey Chow Signing my Autograph at the 2011 D23 Expo

I was also quite shocked to see that Mitchel Musso himself showed up! He wasn't scheduled to attend and I had never met him before.

Kelsey Chow Autograph at the 2011 D23 Expo

And have a look at this guy with the "I <3 Kelsey Chow" shirt! Lucky bastard... why didn't I think of that? LOL I actually ended up right next to him in the "Shake it Up" line. He's a nice kid.

EDIT/NOTE: I've replaced the original picture below with his "professional" posed photo from the expo. If you want to see my original pic click here. There's also a video. Again, why wasn't I this smart? LOLz

Kelsey Chow with a fan at the 2011 D23 Expo

Speaking of the Shake it Up line, what a mess. They didn't know where to put everyone and it was a pretty big mess overall. The line was closed by 2pm... if not sooner.

Now as frequent readers will remember, I've met Bella and Zendaya before. It was Caroline Sunshine that I really wanted to meet.

And yeah, meet her I did. :) I even had a few moments to tell her about my fansite and how excited I was to finally meet her.

Shake it Up cast autographs at the 2011 D23 Expo

I didn't really have anything to say to Zendaya... but I did get a solo autograph of her. =]

As for Bella, I didn't have anything rehearsed so I simply told her that I couldn't even begin to tell her how amazing she is.

Bella Thorne and me at the 2011 D23 Expo

She was like "Aww, thank you sir" ... as if I needed to be reminded how she's WAY too young for me. LOL. Here's the autograph.

Bella Thorne autograph at the 2011 D23 Expo

But that's not all. Once we finished with the cast we went down in front of the stage to take a few more pics. I got some great shots of Bella and Zendaya.

Bella Thorne and Zendaya at the 2011 D23 Expo

And by absolute sure luck, I ended up standing against the side of the stage when they finished the signing and the cast came to the front to sign a few more autographs for the crowd! Bella was right in front of me, look!

Bella Thorne closeup at the 2011 D23 Expo

My friend Anika who was right next to me even got a pic with Zendaya!

I was hoping Caroline would come over to our side, but she didn't make it beyond mid stage before the CMs escorted her off the stage.

She was the last to leave, but we still had one more surprise in store before we left. About 30 minutes after the event wrapped up, I spotted Roshan Fegan and Anika got a great picture with him too.

Roshan Fegan and Anika at the 2011 D23 Expo

And that my friends, was the last day of the 2011 D23 expo. It was somethin' else, I'll tell you that. Hope to see you all there in 2013. :)

2011 D23 Expo Day Two

May 6, 2013August 20, 2011 by Webmaster Greg

Saturday was a big day for DC events! I got there early to see Alyson Stoner, whom you all know I adore.

She was there for the Phineas and Ferb meet and greet along with the voice of Phineas and Perry.

It took me four years to get her autograph, but I finally did it. :D BTW, she has an EP coming out soon on iTunes. She's not sure if there will be physical CDs or not.

Next up was a signing for Kickin' It. I didn't go, but I did get to see Olivia Holt. And I have to say, she is mighty cute. =]

I later got this from Liv in the mail though. ;)

Next was Fish Hooks. Chelsea Kane didn't show up. >:[

I still got to meet Kyle and the crew, but still, I wanted to hit on see my Chelsea. :(

Finally was the cast of A.N.T. Farm. I finally got to tell Stefanie Scott how awesome I think she is. <3

And it was fun to talk to Sierra McCormic. She's a sweet little girl, emphasis on the little. I'll have to look her up when she's older.

Click each pic for the enlarged views. I also took pics of the Theme Parks pavilion, show floor, and Archives exhibits today. Those will be going up on SoCal Disney on Monday or so.

2011 D23 Expo Day One

September 17, 2026August 19, 2011 by Webmaster Greg

Friday was a pretty good day. The cast of So Random including Tiffany Thornton, Sterling Knight, Doug Brochou, Allisyn Ashley Arm, Shayne Topp, Matthew Scott Montgomery, and Damien Haas.

Doesn't Tiff look pretty? (As always. xD )

Missing where Brandon Smith and Audrey Whitby. I really wanted to meet her. Oh well. I was able to finish my existing Sonny with a Chance autograph though - I just needed Sterling and Doug. =]

I also got my So Random Main cast autographs...

... and another of the "new" Randoms. :D

More So Random Cast Autographs 2011 D23 Expo

I had also wanted to see the Lemonade Mouth cast, Hayley Kiyoko in particular, but they cut the line before I got there. Damn.

You can click any pic for a larger version (as usual) and be sure to visit SoCal Disney on Monday for more in-depth analysis of the D23 Expo (not just DC) and follow @socaldisney on twitter for live news from the Expo floor.