Disney Stars Celebrate “May the Fourth Be With You” Day with Children’s Hospital LA

[Via shineon-media.com...]

Happy “May the Fourth Be With You” day!

To celebrate the Star Wars inspired day, all your favorite Disney Channel and Disney XD stars, Star Wars characters, and even Mickey & Minnie Mouse paid a visit to Children’s Hospital L.A.

Billy Unger, Spencer Boldman, Karan Brar, Skai Jackson, Blake Michael, Kelli Berglund, Aedin Mincks, Sierra McCormick, Francesca Capaldi, Tyrel Jackson Williams, Roshon Fegan, Adam Irigoyen, Stefanie Scott, and Jake Short all signed autographs for the kids and it looks like they had some fun with lightsabers too.

Bop & Tiger Beat Exclusive Q&A with Jessie’s Karan Brar!

[Via bopandtigerbeat.com...]

We love all of the characters on Disney Channel’s hit show Jessie, so we were super pumped when we got the chance to have Karan Brar, who plays Ravi, answer a few questions. Check out our EXCLUSIVE Q&A with Karan below!

BOP&TB: Tell us a little bit about your character, Ravi, on Jessie.
Karan Brar: Ravi came to America about a year ago, so he has his own way of living and his own style. Since he didn’t grow up on the U.S., he acts completely different than every one else and as everyone can see, Ravi is one of those people that isn’t afraid to speak his mind.

BOP&TB: What do you enjoy most about playing Ravi?
Karan Brar: What I enjoy most about playing Ravi is that he is always doing wacky, goofy things!

BOP&TB: How are you similar or different from your character in real life?
Karan Brar: We are similar cause we aren’t afraid to be ourselves around others, and we are different because I don’t freak out as much as Ravi does in bad situations!

BOP&TB: Is it difficult for you to have to change your accent on the show?
Karan Brar: It’s actually not that hard. The hard part was learning the accent!

BOP&TB: What is it like working with all of the animals on set (lizards, bunnies)?
Karan Brar: Working with the lizard, Frank, is SO cool! But it’s a little scary since he has razor sharp teeth!

BOP&TB: What are some pranks you guys pull on each other on set?
Karan Brar: We pull all sorts of pranks! Sometimes we record each other doing the chicken dance behind someone when they are not paying attention. It’s SO much fun!

BOP&TB: What is it like having Debby Ryan as your nanny on the show?
Karan Brar: It’s really cool! Off set, Debby is like a sister to us, and when she plays our nanny on the show it’s really fun too!

BOP&TB: What do you and the rest of the cast do outside of filming together?
Karan Brar: We do all sorts of stuff! Sometimes we go laser tagging or to an amusement park.

BOP&TB: What are some there any funny/crazy stories that you and the cast have together?
Karan Brar: One time Debby, Cameron and I were dressed as zombies for an episode, and Debby had recently gifted us with a marshmallow blaster, so we went to the set of A.N.T. Farm to scare China and the rest of the A.N.T. Farm cast! We pelted them with marshmallows, but at the end we had to clean it all up!

BOP&TB: What is one of your favorite memories from being on Jessie?
Karan Brar: One of my favorite memories from Jessie is when Cameron and I were supposed to be freezing cold, so hair and makeup put fake ice crystals on our faces and in our hair, it was really cool!

BOP&TB: If you could choose someone to guest star on Jessie, who would it be? Why?
I think it would be cool for Selena Gomez to guest star in an episode because we know Ravi has a crush on her!

Chat Live with Disney Star Karan Brar

Karan Brar of Disney Channel's JESSIE is hosting a live chat on Monday, April 8 at 6:30PM ET/3:30PM PT in which he'll be talking about what's coming in the rest of the second season of the hit Disney show, and more! The live chat can be found HERE.

[Via extratv.com...]

Join "Extra" as we host a live video chat on Spreecast.com with "Jessie" star, Karan Brar, who will talk about what's coming in the rest of the second season of the hit Disney show, and more!

This Monday, April 8 at 6:30PM ET/3:30PM PT, interviewer Kit Bowen will introduce you to Karan and have him answer your fan questions.

RSVP now for this special event!

To join the action, follow these simple steps:

• RSVP to "Extra's" event above
• Leave your comments or questions in the bottom right corner of the video screen
• Tweet your comments or questions @ExtraTV using the hashtag #ExtraLiveChat

During the Chat:

• Talk with other fans in the chat box
• Click on the camera icon (at the bottom of the video screen) to request to be on camera
• Submit your comments or questions to be brought on screen

Disney Channel Renews “Jessie” for Third Season

[Via Disney Channel Press Release...]

DISNEY CHANNEL ORDERS THIRD SEASON OF THE POPULAR COMEDY SERIES FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES, “JESSIE”

– Molly Shannon, Kate Flannery and James Patrick Stuart

Guest Star in the Season Two Finale –

Jessie and the Ross kids will return for a third season in the popular comedy series for kids and families "Jessie," it was announced today by Adam Bonnett, Senior Vice President, Original Programming, Disney Channels Worldwide. Production resumes in Los Angeles in July. Season 3 is scheduled to premiere in fall 2013.

2013 to-date, "Jessie" is TV's #1 series in its time period among Kids 2-11, Kids 6-11 and Tweens. For 2012, it was the #2 TV series among Kids 2-11 and Kids 6-11 and #3 among Tweens. 


Bonnett said, “Season 3 of ‘Jessie’ will continue to spotlight the impressive comedic talents of Debby Ryan.” He continued, “Our viewers deeply connect with this cast of characters, and the upcoming season will focus on the Ross kids beginning to navigate young adulthood while challenging their favorite nanny with new and entertaining situations.”

In the season two finale airing this September, Molly Shannon (“Saturday Night Live”) guest stars as Jessie’s stepmother-to-be. The storyline finds an excited Jessie returning to Texas with the Ross kids in tow. She shows the kids the military base where she was raised and introduces them to her father — only to learn the surprising news that he is engaged to be married. Also guest starring are James Patrick Stuart (“Supernatural”) as Jessie’s dad, Lt. Colonel John Wayne “J.W.” Prescott and Kate Flannery (“The Office”) as Corporal Cookie.

Set in bustling New York City, Jessie is a nanny for the high-profile Ross Family– 14-year-old Emma, the biological child of the bunch, 11-year-old Indian adoptee Ravi, 12-year-old American adoptee Luke and eight-year-old African adoptee Zuri. Helping her to navigate young-adulthood are Bertram, the family’s beloved, yet frosty butler, and Tony, her boyfriend and the building’s doorman.

Starring are Debby Ryan as Jessie (“The Suite Life on Deck”); Kevin Chamberlin (Broadway’s “The Addams Family,” “Teen Beach Movie”) as Bertram; Peyton List (“Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days”) as Emma; Karan Brar (“Diary of a Wimpy Kid”) as Ravi; Cameron Boyce (“Grown Ups 2″) as Luke and Skai Jackson (“Royal Pains”) as Zuri.

The live-action comedy series was created by Pamela Eells O’Connell (“Family Matters,” “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody,” “The Suite Life on Deck”), who serves as executive producer. Debby Ryan is a co-producer.

New episodes of “Jessie” air FRIDAYS 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, 2012 and 12/31/12-3/17/13, most current.]

Oscar Nominee Quvenzhané Wallis Visits The “JESSIE” Set

[Via shineon-media.com...]

While Quvenzhane Wallis might not have taken the Oscar for Best Actress home last night (it went to Jennifer Lawrence), she did have one of her dreams come true!

The adorable 9-year-old has shared multiple times in interviews that she’s a huge fan of Disney stars like China Anne McClain, Demi Lovato, and Debby Ryan and last night during E!’s pre-show, Ryan Seacrest played her a special message from Debby wishing her good luck and inviting her to the set.

It looks like Quvenzhané accepted the offer and headed to the Hollywood set of “Jessie” today! Cameron Boyce’s dad, Victor, tweeted out a few pictures of Debby, Cameron and Karan Brar hanging out with Quvenzhané on set. So cute!

Jessie vs Kickin' It: Wii U Showdown - Debby Ryan, Leo Howard, Olivia Holt

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Who makes the better ninja, Debby Ryan or Leo Howard?

The casts of “Jessie” and “Kickin’ It” have teamed up for a showdown featuring the brand new Wii U. Which cast has the better gaming skills?

A new series of clips featuring the casts going head-to-head in a Wii U showdown begin airing Monday, November 5 on Disney XD and we have your sneak peek of Debby vs Leo below.

New interstitials will air every consecutive Monday in November during the 7:30 p.m. telecasts. Fans (ages 10-17) of Disney Channel’s “Jessie” and Disney XD’s “Kickin’ It” can visit Disney.com/PlayNext from November 19 – December 23, 2012 for a chance to enter and win to play Nintendo Wii U with Debby Ryan and Leo Howard during the “How U Will Play Next Sweepstakes.”

Beginning, Monday, November 5, the Disney.com/PlayNext site will feature “Jessie” and “Kickin’ It” trivia games, gamer polls, a Wii U photo gallery, a video player programmed with custom player profile videos, custom Disney XD interstitials and a first look at Wii U games including the New Super Mario Bros. U and Nintendo Land.

So, are you a big gamer? Are you excited for the Wii U? Which cast do you think will end up victorious?

Disney Channel Filming International Promos

It is led to believe, although no official information has been released by Disney Channel, that it's cast members are currently filming Disney Channel international promos. On October 26, 2012, Harry Brar, father of Karan Brar, who plays Ravi Ross an Indian adoptee on the hit show JESSIE, tweeted on his official twitter page (@TheHarryBrar):

Filming International Promo for Disney Chanel !!  

Exclusive Video: JESSIE Season 1 Finale: Behind the Scenes

Cast Memeber, Karan Brar who plays Ravi - a 10-year-old Indian adoptee on Disney Channel's hit show Jessie uploaded a video to his official YouTube Channel showing a behind the scenes clip for the filming of the 'Jessie' Season 1 finale titled “The Secret Life of Mr. Kipling” which aired Friday, September 7, 2012.

JESSIE Season 2 Promo Photos

The Whole JESSIE cast’s Season 2 promotional Shot. 

Debby Ryan's Jessie Season 2 promotional shot. 

Screens from the first episode of Jessie Season 2 which will be a Halloween themed episode, premiering in October.

Karan Brar Guest Stars on “Pair of Kings”

Pair of Kings” is brand new on Monday, September 10 with Karan Brar from "Jessie" guest starring on the episode titled “I Know What You Did Last Sunday.”

Having heard all about Boomer’s legendary achievements on Kinkow, Boz feels the pressure to be an equally great leader. But his goal is hampered when a twelve-year-old pest (Karan Brar) shows up from Boz’s past with a devastating secret that could ruin his reputation.

Karan Brar tweeted on his official twitter page (@TheKaranBrar) on September 7 2012:

So who is going to watch Pair of Kings Monday??!!!!

Any one want to see some pics from the Pair of Kings episode I guest stared in???? 

Ok guys here is a pic!!! If you guys want I will post more photos later today!!! http://say.ly/AyP47H7

                    

The episode airs MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 (7:30-8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney XD.

Update (September 8, 2012):

Karan Brar additionally tweeted:

Here is another photo of me on the new Pair of Kings episode!!!! Also don't forget to watch the new episode this Monday!!!!!!!

Update (September 10, 2012):

Karan Brar also tweeted:

Here is another photo of me on the new Pair of Kings episode!!!! Also don't forget to watch the new episode this Monday!!!!!!!

Get Ready for a Surprise on an All New 'Jessie' - Friday, September 7

[Via www.Fanlala.com...]

It’s certainly a night of surprises on Friday.  Chyna (China Anne McClain) finds out she’s a genius on an all new ‘A.N.T. Farm,’ and the kids of ‘Jessie’ are in for a twist as well!

We all love Mr. Kipling, but it looks like “he’s” been hiding a few secrets of “his” own.  Jessie (Debby Ryan) and Ravi (Karan Brar) discover eggs in Kipling’s nest, and realize that she’s actually a mom-to-be!  Of course, nothing ever seems to go right in the apartment, and Ravi quickly misplaces some of Ms. Kipling’s eggs.  We hope they stay safe!

Meanwhile, Zuri (Skai Jackson) is saddened by the unfortunate passing of her imaginary friend Millie the Mermaid.  She’s determined, however, to host the best funeral ever for her gone, but not forgotten, friend.

Tune in to a brand new ‘Jessie’ - “The Secret Life of Mr. Kipling” this Friday, September 7 at 8:30pm ET/PT.  Right after, you can catch an all new ‘Fish Hooks.’ at 9:00pm ET/PT.

We’re super excited to see Ms. Kipling’s new kids!  It’s always nice to have some additions to the family :)

Karan Brar Answers Fan Questions (Week 4)

Cast Memeber, Karan Brar who plays Ravi - a 10-year-old Indian adoptee on Disney Channel's hit show Jessie uploaded a video to his official YouTube Channel in which he answers questions from fans as well as talks about the Jessie season finale and more about production of the show.

[Via Karan Brar's YouTube Channel...]

Karan Brar answers some of your fan questions and gives you a update on Jessie! Also thanks for your love and support. It means a lot! :) 

Website: www.karanbrar.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/thekaranbrar

FaceBook: http://Facebook.com/karanbrarfanpage

'Jessie''s Karan Brar Spills on "Older Sister" Debby Ryan!

[Via Teen.com...]

Well, isn’t he a cutie? We’re kinda jealous of Debby Ryan that she gets to hang out with Karan Brar on the set of Jessie every day. Karan plays Ravi, one of the kids Jessie nannies for, so obvs we had the cutie tell us what he’s learned from Debby, what Debby’s really like on set, and what it was like behind-the-scenes of his new movie, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days. Oh, and we also got Karan to answer our infamous tiny rhino/giant hampster question. His answer is kinda hilar.

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.

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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

Jessie Season 2 Live Taping Behind the Scenes

Cast Memeber, Karan Brar who plays Ravi - a 10-year-old Indian adoptee on Disney Channel's hit show Jessie tweeted exclusive behind the scenes video footage of the Season 2 first episode Live Taping which began filming July 9, 2012.