Disney Channel Orders 'Girl Meets World' to Series

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The "Boy Meets World" spinoff will debut in 2014

Thirteen years after ABC's coming of age comedy, "Boy Meets World," signed off in 2000, it's getting a spinoff.

Disney Channel announced on Monday that it has officially ordered the "Girl Meets World" pilot to series. The youth cable network has yet to determine the amount of episodes for the order, though production on the comedy begins this summer for a 2014 debut.

"'Boy Meets World' and its story of adolescent self discovery resonated with an entire generation of tweens," Disney Channel Worldwide's original programming executive vice president, Adam Bonnett, said in a statement.

"In the same way audiences fell in love with Cory Matthews and Topanga Lawrence, we look forward to introducing our viewers to their daughter Riley Matthews in 'Girl Meets World' and building a memorable connection with a whole new generation of fans."

Eleven-year-old "Spy Kids: All the Time in the World 4D" star Rowan Blanchard will play the titular "girl" with Ben Savage and Danielle Fishel reprising their roles as childhood sweethearts Cory and Topanga, relatively.

On the spinoff set in New York City, Cory and Topanga Matthews' daughter, Riley (Blanchard), takes on seventh grade with best friend, Maya ("Sofia the First" star Sabrina Carpenter). Cory is a history teacher at the school while Topanga owns a diner, a popular after school hangout.

"I am grateful to everyone at Disney Channel for the opportunity to reach my favorite audience, which has always been kids," Michael Jacobs, who created "Boy Meets World" and its spinoff, said.

"'Girl Meets World' is a new show for a new generation that will be rooted in the same kind of honest, comedic storytelling about coming of age and the importance of family and friendship that made 'Boy Meets World' so popular."

"Boy Meets World" writer/producer April Kelly co-created the spinoff with Jacobs, who will executive produce the It's a Laugh Productions Inc. multi-camera series.

On the pilot, Teo Halm plays Riley's older brother Elliott; Peyton Meyer plays a romantic interest for Riley; Corey Fogelmanis is a smart fellow student; and William Daniels reprises his role of Mr. Feeney, school principal and later a college professor on the original series. Disney Channel didn't confirm if the actors would move on with the series.

Jacobs has said there's a good chance that Rider Strong will reprise his role as Cory's best friend, Shawn Hunter, the only character to appear on every episode of "Boy Meets World" aside from Cory and Topanga.

Disney Channel auditions underway for hit series 'Dog with a Blog' Season 2

It's a Laugh Productions is now in production on the second season of the hit comedy series Dog with a Blog and the Disney casting director for the show is auditioning talent for guest starring, recurring, and day player roles. Extras are being hired throughout the season.

Audition / Casting information can be found here

Disney XD Greenlights Live-Action Comedy “Mighty Med”

[Via Disney XD Press Release...]

DISNEY XD GREENLIGHTS “MIGHTY MED,”
A LIVE-ACTION COMEDY SERIES INSPIRED BY THE EXTRAORDINARY WORLD OF SUPER HEROES AND COMIC BOOKS

– Stars Bradley Steven Perry (Disney Channel’s “Good Luck Charlie”) and
Jake Short (Disney Channel’s “A.N.T. Farm”) –

Disney XD has ordered “Mighty Med,” a live-action comedy series inspired by the extraordinary world of super heroes and comic books — starring Bradley Steven Perry (Disney Channel’s “Good Luck Charlie”) as Kaz and Jake Short (Disney Channel’s “A.N.T. Farm”) as Oliver. The multi-camera series will begin production in Los Angeles, California in July for a fall 2013 premiere on Disney XD. The announcement was made by Adam Bonnett, Senior Vice President, Original Programming, Disney Channel.

In making the announcement, Bonnett said, “Bradley Steven Perry and Jake Short are two incredibly popular Disney stars whose comedic timing and relatable on-screen friendship make them the perfect pair for ‘Mighty Med.’ Our Disney XD audience will go on a journey with these characters, two comic book fanboys whose love and knowledge of sci-fi, fantasy and super heroes land them the coolest after school job ever — working at Mighty Med, a hospital for super heroes.”

The series follows best friends Kaz and Oliver who, while hanging out at their favorite comic book store, inadvertently discover a secret wing of a hospital that caters to super heroes and comic book characters.

Also starring are newcomer Paris Berelc as Skylar Storm and Devan Leos (“Madea’s Witness Protection”) as Alan.

The pilot was created and written by Emmy Award-nominee Jim Bernstein (Disney’s “Phineas and Ferb”) and Andy Schwartz (“Scrubs”), and directed by Eric Dean Seaton (“Kickin’ It”). Stephen Engel (Disney Channel’s “A.N.T. Farm,” “The Big Bang Theory”) and Bernstein served as executive producers and Schwartz served as supervising producer. “Mighty Med” is a production of It’s A Laugh Productions, Inc.

Disney XD is a basic cable channel and multi-platform brand showcasing a compelling mix of live-action and animated programming for Kids age 6-14, hyper-targeting boys and their quest for discovery, accomplishment, sports, adventure and humor. Disney XD branded content spans television, online, mobile and VOD platforms. The programming includes series, movies and short-form, as well as sports-themed programming developed with ESPN. In the U.S., Disney XD is seen on a 24-hour, advertiser supported network that reaches over 78 million households via its basic cable and satellite affiliates.

Disney Channel Orders Third Season for “Austin & Ally”

[Via Disney Channel Press Release...]

Disney Channel has ordered a third season of "Austin & Ally," TV's #1 comedy series in Kids 2-11, it was announced today by Adam Bonnett, Senior Vice President, Original Programming, Disney Channels Worldwide. The series stars Ross Lynch, Laura Marano, Raini Rodriguez and Calum Worthy. Production resumes in Los Angeles in July, with Season Three scheduled to premiere in October 2013.

Bonnett said: "'Austin & Ally' continues to hit high notes with kids and families, and the new season promises excitement for 'Auslly' fans as Austin's music career kicks into full gear and Ally's begins to take flight. This ensemble cast -- Ross Lynch, Laura Marano, Raini Rodriguez and Calum Worthy -- has incredible comedic chemistry and charm that continues to win audiences over."

A fan favorite, "Austin & Ally" follows the adventures of an improbable pair -- a singer and a songwriter, and their two best friends -- trying to achieve their dreams. Austin, now making his mark as an upcoming pop star, must rely on the songwriting expertise of Ally, who is fast becoming a bona fide performer in her own right.

"Austin & Ally" is TV's #1 series in Kids 2-11 (2.3 million/5.9 rating), Kids 6-11 (1.9 million/8.1 rating) and Tweens 9-14 (1.8 million/7.7 rating). The series hit a series ratings high among Tweens during the quarter and delivered its #2 telecast of all time in Total Viewers, Kids 2-11 and Kids 6-11.

Created by Kevin Kopelow and Heath Seifert ("Good Burger," "Kenan & Kel," Disney Channel's "Sonny With A Chance" and "JONAS"), and executive-produced by Kopelow, Seifert and Rick Nyholm ("I'm in the Band," "George Lopez"), the series stars musician and actor Ross Lynch as Austin, actress Laura Marano ("Without a Trace," "Back to You") as Ally, Raini Rodriguez (Disney's "Prom," "I'm in the Band") as Trish and Calum Worthy ("Psych," "Good Luck Charlie") as Dez.

Audiences continue to embrace music from the series, with the "Austin & Ally" soundtrack peaking at #1 on iTunes Top Soundtracks chart, and the music video for "Heard it on the Radio" posting nearly 8 million views on VEVO. Additionally, fans continued to show their support and creativity by creating one million "unique" versions of the interactive music video on AustinandAllyVideo.com.

New episodes of "Austin & Ally" air SUNDAYS on Disney Channel. The series is a production of It's A Laugh Productions, Inc and carries a TV-G parental guideline.

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 99 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.

[Source: NTI, U.S. ratings, 12/31/12-3/24/13, trackage data with minimum 5 telecasts]  

Disney Channel Casting New Exciting Sequel Series 'Girl Meets World'

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It's a Laugh Productions has begun casting female teen series regulars for the new multi-camera Disney Channel series sequel "Girl Meets World". The show will continue where the ABC television sitcom "Boy Meets World" left off back in 2000, however the story jumps ahead to the present. That series ran successfully for seven years beginning in 1993. Auditions are taking place in Los Angeles and will continue through February, 2013 when shooting begins. The extras and stand-ins will be cast closer to the start of shooting in late January/February.

Academy Award nominee Michael Jacobs wrote and is executive producing the pilot episode and will the showrunner for "Girl Meets World" if Disney Channel picks it up to series. Four-time Young Artist Award nominee Ben Savage is returning as Cornelius "Cory" A. Matthews, and two-time Young Artist Award nominee Danielle Fishel is back playing the role of Topanga Matthews. In "Girl Meets World," Cory and Danielle have an amazing 13 year old daughter named Riley who is the main protagonist of the show. They also have a 14 year old son named Elliot. Riley is a bright, buoyant, cheerful girl who just so happens to attend a school where her father in also her history teacher. Her best friend Maya is the complete opposite type of person, however the two are extremely loyal to each other and enjoy an unwavering friendship.

Details on how talent can submit for acting roles, and registration information for extras can be found on the following casting post:

Disney Casting "Girl Meets World" Series Regulars

Story:

“Girl Meets World” picks up where “Boy Meets World” left off. Riley Mathews, the preteen daughter of Cory and Topanga who married on the original series, tells the story from her point of view. Riley attends a school where her father is also one of her teachers, and her brother is one grade above her – and often reminds her that he is also one grade higher in life’s experiences. If opposites attract, then Riley’s relationship with her best friend Maya is a perfect example. Riley is a happy, optimistic, cheery, and high spirited 13 year old girl with great parents – while Maya is a not-so-trusting pessimistic girl who has never met her father. Regardless, the two are immensely loyal to each other as friends. 

'Kickin' It' Renewed by Disney XD For Third Season

[Via Disney Channel Press Release...]

DISNEY XD PICKS UP A THIRD SEASON OF TOP-RATED

MARTIAL ARTS-INSPIRED SERIES, "KICKIN' IT" 

Disney XD kicks into high gear and orders a third season of the top-rated comedy series "Kickin' It," it was announced today by Adam Bonnett, Senior Vice President, Original Programming, Disney Channels Worldwide. Season Three of the popular series will follow the crew of lovable misfits at Bobby Wasabi Martial Arts Academy as they embark on new adventures outside the dojo. Production resumes in Hollywood in January.

"Disney XD viewers have clearly connected with this series about friendship and martial arts," said Bonnett. "We look forward to telling more stories in Season Three, where our characters use their martial arts knowledge and skills out in the world, taking their 'mojo' out of the dojo!"

Created by Emmy-nominated Jim O'Doherty ("Grounded for Life," "3^rd Rock from the Sun") and executive produced by J.J. Wall ("Til Death," "Brothers") and O'Doherty, the series stars Jason Earles, black-belt martial artist Leo Howard, Mateo Arias, Dylan Riley Snyder and Olivia Holt.

Beginning today, and airing every consecutive Monday in November during the 7:30 p.m. ET/PT telecast, as part of a Nintendo Wii U sponsorship on Disney XD, the cast of "Kickin' It" and the cast of Disney Channel's "Jessie" will be featured in a series of interstitials, going head to head in a Wii U showdown.

New episodes of "Kickin' It" air Monday nights on Disney XD. The series is produced by It's A Laugh Productions, Inc. and carries a TV-Y7 parental guideline.

Disney XD is a basic cable channel and multi-platform brand showcasing a compelling mix of live-action and animated programming for Kids age 6-14, hyper-targeting boys and their quest for discovery, accomplishment, sports, adventure and humor. Disney XD branded content spans television, online, mobile and VOD platforms. The programming includes series, movies and short-form, as well as sports-themed programming developed with ESPN. In the U.S., Disney XD is seen on a 24-hour, advertiser supported network that reaches over 78 million households via its basic cable and satellite affiliates. Disney XD channels are in the UK, France, Spain, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Poland, Greece, Turkey, Latin America, Japan, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and The Netherlands among other countries.

Disney Channel to Premiere Third Season of Top Rated Dance Sitcom 'Shake it Up' on Sunday, October 14

[Via Disney Channel Press Release...]

DISNEY CHANNEL TO PREMIERE THIRD SEASON OF TOP RATED DANCE SITCOM "SHAKE IT UP" ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14

-- Tyra Banks, Alfonso Ribeiro and Leo Howard to Guest Star -- 

-- "Make Your Mark: Shake It Up Dance Off" Winner to Perform -- 

The third season of the dance-driven, buddy comedy "Shake It Up," the #1 live-action TV series in its time period to date among Kids 2-11 and Kids 6-11, will premiere SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. The new season finds Rocky and CeCe trying to keep their dance careers alive after the "Shake It Up Chicago" set is ruined; and includes guest stars Tyra Banks, reprising her role as the librarian, Alfonso Ribeiro and Disney XD's Leo Howard; and a special performance by the grand-prize winner of "Make Your Mark: Shake It Up Dance Off 2012," Disney's popular talent competition exclusively for kids and tweens.

To date, "Shake It Up" is the #1 series on Sundays at 8:00 p.m. in Kids 2-11, Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14, and this summer's three-part event, "Shake It Up: Made In Japan" (8/17/12), delivered season highs in Total Viewers (5.28 million), Kids 2-11 (3.23 million/7.8 rating), Kids 6-11 (2.75 million/11.2 rating) and Tweens 9-14 (2.46 million/10.2 rating), making it the series' #2 telecast of all time in the target demographics.

Executive produced by Rob Lotterstein ("The War at Home," "Ellen") and Eileen Conn ("Mad About You," "Just Shoot Me!"), "Shake It Up" stars Zendaya and Bella Thorne as Rocky Blue and CeCe Jones, Davis Cleveland as Flynn Jones, Roshon Fegan as Ty Blue, Adam Irigoyen as Deuce Martinez and Caroline Sunshine as Tinka Hessenheffer. Recurring are Anita Barone as Georgia Jones and Ainsley Bailey as Dina Garcia.   

New episodes of "Shake It Up" air Sundays at 9:00 p.m., ET/PT on Disney Channel. The series is a production of It's A Laugh Productions, Inc. It carries a TV-G parental guideline.

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 99 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.

Clevvertv has an exclusive special clip for the Season 3 Premiere.

Video Transcript:

Shake It Up is set for its season-3 debut this weekend and we've got a special clip to share with you fans. To bring you up to speed on the Disney Channel show, the premiere episode is titled Fire It Up and it all goes down after a fire destroyed the Shake It Up, Chicago set... in fact, CeCe is so incredibly worried that she might be to blame, possibly leaving her curling iron on, so she's got to decide if she's going to tell the detective, who just so happens to be dating her mom. Plus, in this exclusive image to ClevverTV, we get to see that Tinka is trying to become BFFs with Rocky and CeCE since Gunther returns home and she's flying solo. And now, here's a cool clip from season-3!

Alright, so leave a comment below on what you're most looking forward to with the season-3 premiere. It's on the Disney Channel Sunday, October 14 at 9pm eastern pacific. I'm Dana Ward -- thanks for tuning in, bye!

Production stills from the episode 'Fire It Up' can be viewed below:

Disney XD top rated series 'Lab Rats' casting for second season

The hit Disney XD multi-camera sci-fi comedy series "Lab Rats" is now in production on its second season, and auditions are underway for guest starring, recurring, and day player roles. Extras are also being cast throughout the season, which should continue shooting into February 2013. "Lab Rats" premiered on February 27, 2012 and easily became the network's number one original series launch ever. Disney announced on May 18, 2012 that the series was renewed for a second season. One of the current roles being cast in a teen boy who is a possible boyfriend for Bree.

Starring in "Lab Rats" is Tyrel Jackson Williams as Leo Francis Dooley, a social outcast with very few friends who discovers three teen super-humans with bionic powers. Three-time Young Artist Award winner Billy Unger plays lab rat Chase Davenport, who has extreme intelligence. The multi-talented Kelli Berglund plays Bree Davenport, the lab rat with incredible speed and agility. Dallas, Texas native Spencer Boldman is lab rat Adam Davenport, who has powerful strength. Actor, comedian, musician and television personality Hal Sparks is Donald "Big D" Davenport, a billionaire inventor who genetically engineered these super-human teens, and is the stepfather of Leo.

Chris Peterson and Bryan Moore created “Lab Rats” and are the show’s executive producers and showrunners. The duo first worked together on the three-time Golden Globe Award nominated ABC series “Grace Under Fire”. Peterson was a production assistant, while Bryan Moore was a writer. They then were both producers and writers on the Primetime Emmy Award winning series “That 70s Show”. The last project they did before “Lab Rats” was a comedy webseries they co-wrote and directed titled “Dan’s Detour of Life”.

The production company for “Lab Rats” is It’s a Laugh Productions, an owned subsidiary of the Disney-ABC Television Group, which was founded by Don Mink and Amy Rabins in 2004. Mink and Rabins have also been partners in a post-production accounting firm called Prep Shoot Post since 1988. It’s a Laugh Productions has produced hit series for Disney Channel and Disney XD such as “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody,” “Wizards of Waverly Place,” “Good Luck Charlie,” “A.N.T. Farm,” and “Crash & Bernstein” among many others.

Contact Information:

Los Angeles:

Howard Meltzer

1040 N. Las Palmas Avenue

Building 2 South

Room 113

Los Angeles, CA 90038

Extras Casting

Los Angeles:

Central Casting

220 S. Flower Street

Burbank, CA 91502

Registration Info: (818) 562-2755

(Do not send photos to Central Casting, you must register in person)

Source: www.examiner.com

Disney Channel Hit Comedy Series 'Austin & Ally' Season Two Auditions

The hit multi-camera 1/2 Hour Disney Channel sitcom "Austin & Ally" is back for it's second season and the casting directors are holding auditions for co-starring, guest-starring and day player roles. In addition, general background performers are being cast throughout the season. "Austin & Ally" officially premiered on December 4, 2011. Casting for the series regulars were conducted during a national Disney Channel talent search around the United States.

Starring in “Austin & Ally” is the talented teen actress and singer Laura Marano playing the role of Ally Dawson. Marano began acting when she was five years old, and has gone on to appear on such shows as “Joan of Arcadia,” “Ghost Whisperer,” “Without a Trace,” “The Sarah Silverman Program,” and “True Jackson, VP”. Ross Lynch, who was discovered during the Disney Channel talent search, plays the role of Austin Moon. Lunch is also a talented singer, musician, and dancer. He can play piano, drums, guitar, bass, and has recorded several songs for Austin & Ally. Lynch recently completed filming the Disney Channel Original Movie “Teen Beach Musical” in the lead role of Brady.

Daytime Emmy Award winner Shelley Jensen has directed the majority of "Austin & Ally" episodes. His Emmy came from directing the live-action musical Disney Channel series "Adventures in Wonderland" which was based on Disney's animated classic Alice in Wonderland. Jensen has also won three Directors Guild of America WGA Awards. Starting out as associate director on "The Mouseketeers at Walt Disney World" in 1977, Shelly Jensen has gone on to direct episodes of such Disney Channel hit shows as "Hannah Montana," "Good Luck Charlie," "The Suite Life on Deck," "Jessie," and "Shake It Up!".

Kevin Kopelow and Heath Seifert are creators, executive producers, writers, and showrunners on “Austin & Ally”. The television writing and producing team also were behind the Disney Channel sitcoms “Sonny with a Chance” and “Jonas”. Craig Wyrick-Solari is series producer, and has also produced for Disney Channel’s “A.N.T. Farm”. The production company behind “Austin & Ally” is none other than It’s a Laugh Productions, and owned subsidiary of the Disney-ABC Television Group, which was founded by Don Mink and Amy Rabins in 2004. Mink and Rabins have also been partners in a post-production accounting film called Prep Shoot Post since 1988.

Submit photos and resumes by mail only.

No phone calls or personal drop-offs.

Contact Information:

Los Angeles:

Nickole Doro

Carol Goldwasser

1040 N. Las Palmas Avenue

Building 24, Suite 105

Los Angeles, CA 90038

Extras Casting

Los Angeles:

Central Casting

220 S. Flower Street

Burbank, CA 91502

Registration Info: (818) 562-2755

Do not send photos to Central Casting, you must register in person

Story:

Set in Miami, the story began when Austin Moon (Ross Lynch) and his best friend Dez (Calum Worthy) “borrowed” one of Ally Dawson’s songs, recorded it and put it on the internet. Austin was thrown into the spotlight and his friends jumped in to help. Ally (Laura Marano), who works in the music store, Sonic Boom, teamed up with Austin as his songwriter, Trish (Raini Rodriguez) became his manager and Dez took on the role of music video director. Now, as the gang works together to pursue their dreams in the music world, the experience many “life moments” along the way, including typical situations life Fiesta de Quince Anos (celebration of a girl’s fifteenth birthday) and school applications, to less than normal ones like tracking down a mail thief and getting locked in an ice cream freezer.

Source: www.examiner.com

Disney XD Casting Kids and Teens For New Zach Fox Sketch Variety Show

It's a Laugh Productions has been given a series pilot order from Disney XD for a new sketch variety show starring Zach Fox. The YouTube sensation, who has a couple hundred thousand views on his official page, is known for his zany and outrageous video street interviews. In the series, Zach plays a wacky and neurotic host of a weekly student television broadcast at his K-12 school. Roles for kids of elementary school age through high school age are being cast for series regulars. Additional casting for supporting and day player roles will also be cast soon. The show's extras will be cast throughout the shoot starting in early October, 2012.

Disney Channel approached Zach Fox after seeing his comical YouTube video inteviews, as well as several of his web-series such as "Stoga Gone Wild," "Limelight," and "The CHeeSe". Disney signed Fox on to host the hidden camera prank series "Just Kidding" which will also air on Disney XD. According to Deadline Hollywood, the show will feature "everyday kids who pull off humorous pranks on unsuspecting adults. In addition to hosting, in each episode of the Canadian series, slated for fall, Fox himself will do his own prank".

Producing this new Zach Fox series is the Disney Channel production company It's a Laugh Productions, which has been behind some of the greatest Disney Channel hit series and movies including "Lizzie McGuire," "High School Musical," "Camp Rock," "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody," "Hannah Montana," "Wizards of Waverly Place," and countless others. Don Mink and Amy Rabins founded It's a Laugh Productions in 2004. The duo have been partners in another company called Prep Shoot Post since 1988, a post-production accounting firm.

Submit photos and resumes by mail only.

No phone calls or personal drop-offs.

Contact Information:

Los Angeles:

Sheryl Levine

1040 N. Las Palmas Avenue

Building 26, Suite 109

Los Angeles, CA 90038

Extras Casting

Los Angeles:

Central Casting

220 S. Flower Street

Burbank, CA 91502

Registration Info: (818) 562-2755

Do not send photos to Central Casting, you must register in person

Story:

High-school sophomore Zach Fox is an amiable, madcap student who hosts a show on the student run TV station. Zach and his best friend Sal, who is also his cameraman, are tolerated by the school’s principal due to the face that his son gets to be on their show. Always striving for the attention of the school’s most beautiful and popular girl, Zach doesn’t hide his affection for her even though she is the girlfriend of the football team quarterback. And having a sassy little sister with a group of overly conceited friends who harass Zach, surely adds to his already hilarious lifestyle! 

Acting Auditions and Extras Casting Underway for 'Jessie' Season 2

It’s a Laugh Productions is in production on the second season of the hit Disney Channel family teen sitcom series "Jessie", and the casting directors are auditioning talent for recurring, guest starring, and day player roles. Extras are cast throughout the season in Los Angeles. "Jessie" was renewed for a second season of 24 episodes on March 11, 2012. There is also a Disney Channel Original Movie in development based on the series. Shooting will run through the end of Fall, 2012.

Two-time Primetime Emmy Award nominee Pamela Eells O'Connell is executive producer with her company Bon Mot Productions. She is also the head writer and showrunner. On a television show, the writer is the executive producer, or the boss. In movies it is different. There the director is the boss. Everybody reports to the executive producer in TV - costumes, props, art direction on the set, what an individual set looks like, the music, everything, comes to the writer for final approval. O'Connell revels in this position. Don Mink and Amy Rabins produce for It's a Laugh Productions.

In 2012 to date, "Jessie" is TV’s #1 series in Kids 2-11 (3.014 million/7.3 rating), Kids 6-11 (2.536 million/10.3 rating) and Tweens 9-14 (2.122 million/8.8 rating). Disney Consumer Products has launched the D-Signed Jessie Prescott Collection, a line of tween apparel inspired by the Jessie character. Exclusively available at Target, the collection includes spring dresses, layered skirts and embellished tees that embody the character's style with a mix of sophistication and youthful design for a fun, polished look.

Submit photos and resumes by mail only.

No phone calls or personal drop-offs.

Contact Information:

Los Angeles:

Sheryl Levine

1040 N. Las Palmas Avenue

Building 26, Suite 109

Los Angeles, CA 90038

Extras Casting

Los Angeles:

Central Casting

220 S. Flower Street

Burbank, CA 91502

Registration Info: (818) 562-2755

Do not send photos to Central Casting, you must register in person

Story:

The series follows Jessie Prescott (Debby Ryan), an 18-year-old small town girl with big dreams who, rebelling against her strict Marine Sergeant father, decides to leave the military base in Texas where she grew up and moves to New York City. She accepts a job as a nanny and moves into a multi-million dollar penthouse on the Upper West Side with the wealthy Ross family which includes; jet-setting parents, Morgan (Charles Esten) and Christina (Christina Moore); and their four rambunctious children: Emma (Peyton List), Luke (Cameron Boyce), Ravi (Karan Brar) and Zuri (Skai Jackson); along with the family pet (and Ravi’s companion) Mr. Kipling, a seven-foot monitor lizard. With a whole new world of experiences open to her, Jessie embarks on new adventures in the big city as she grows to rely on the love and support of the children in her care. Assisting her are Bertram, the family’s sarcastic butler (Kevin Chamberlin), and Tony (Chris Galya), the building’s 20-year-old doorman.

Source: www.examiner.com

Disney Channel casting starring roles for new series 'Fantasma' (June 2012)

Auditions for the brand new Disney Channel half-hour comedy sitcom pilot "Fantasma" are now underway for the series regulars. Casting is taking place in Los Angeles, where the show will be videotaped. Both union and non-union extras will be hired when shooting begins in July, 2012. The storyline follows a family that moves into an old house, and they soon discover that there is a perky teenage girl already living there - and she just so happens to be a ghost!

"Fantasma" comes from the Primetime Emmy Award winning executive producing/writing team that brought you the hit teen sitcom fantasy "Wizards of Waverly Place", which ran from October 12, 2007 to January 6, 2012 on Disney Channel. Vince Cheung and Ben Montanio formed their own production company, Rice & Beans Productions, in 1992 after meeting while working at ITC Productions. The dynamic duo have written and produced for "Growing Pains," "Empty Nest," "Married with Children", and Nickelodeon's "Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide" among others. Their Disney Channel credits are "Wizards of Waverly Place" and the made-for-TV film "Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior" starring Brenda Song.

Storyline:

About the Montez family who moves into a very old house, and learns they have an unsuspected infestation, a perky 14 year old girl named Izzy who’s been a ghost for over a century.

'Dog With A Blog:' Disney Channel Announces New Series (April 2012)

Disney Channel has announced a new live-action, multicamera series, "Dog With A Blog," starring -- you guessed it -- a dog. Adopted by his family in hopes of helping two feuding stepbrothers get along, the four-legged pup named Stan soon proves he has more to him than meets the eye: Stan can talk and write!

The show stars G. Hannelius ("Good Luck Charlie"), Blake Michael ("Lemonade Mouth"), Francesca Capaldi ("A.N.T. Farm"), Beth Littleford ("The Daily Show With Jon Stewart"), Regan Burns ("Wizards of Waverly Place") and Stephen Full ("I'm in the Band").

"With our track record of discovering young talent who are 'triple threats,' we launched a nationwide search," Adam Bonnett, senior vice president of Disney Channel, said. "And our reward is that we found the one dog who could talk, blog and do his own stunts. Working with kids and animals has never been more fun!"

"Dog With A Blog" is slated for a fall 2012 premiere.