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Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Cast of "JESSIE" Rumoured to Make a Guest Appearance on "Good Luck Charlie"

 Although it has not officially been announced, it is rumoured that numerous cast members from the Disney Channel series "JESSIE" will make an appearance on the final season of Good Luck Charlie. Skai Jackson who plays the role of Zuri on the show JESSIE tweeted the following picture on her official twitter page (@OfficialSkai), which shows her dressing room door on the set of Good Luck Charlie.


Additionally Kevin Chamberlin who plays Bertram the Butler on JESSIE tweeted on his official twitter page (@kevinchamberlin):

Hanging with and on the set.

Friday, March 29, 2013

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.]

Saturday, November 03, 2012

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

[Via shineon-media.com...]

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?


Thursday, November 01, 2012

Disney Junior's "Sofia The First," Disney's First Little Girl Princess, Debuts In A Storybook From Disney Publishing Tuesday, October 30 And In A Television Movie Event, Sunday, November 18


[Via Disney Channel Press Release...]

Disney Junior's "Sofia the First," a fairytale about a little girl who becomes a princess, debuts in an illustrated storybook from Disney Publishing TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, in a DisneyJunior.com/Sofia online experience FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, in a digital EP album from Walt Disney Records TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 on iTunes and other digital retailers, and in an animated television movie event, "Sofia the First: Once Upon A Princess," premiering SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 (7:00-8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel and THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22 (9:00-10:00 a.m., ET/PT) on the 24-hour channel Disney Junior. A "Sofia the First" series premieres in early 2013.
       
The "Sofia the First" experience on DisneyJunior.com/Sofia features a downloadable premiere party kit for "Sofia the First: Once Upon A Princess" including invitations, recipe ideas and activity booklets.  
       
Created for kids age 2-7 and their parents/caregivers, and starring the voices of Ariel Winter (ABC's "Modern Family"), Sara Ramirez (ABC's "Grey's Anatomy"), Wayne Brady ("Let's Make a Deal"), and Tim Gunn ("Project Runway"), "Sofia the First: Once Upon A Princess" introduces Sofia, an average girl whose life suddenly transforms when her mother marries the king of Enchancia and she becomes a princess. Sofia soon discovers that looking like a princess isn't all that difficult, but displaying honesty, loyalty, courage, independence, compassion and grace is what makes one truly royal.  
  
Ariel Winter performs in a music video of the song "Rise and Shine," debuting during the premiere telecast.
       
In keeping with the mother-daughter themes in the movie, Disney Channel stars Skai Jackson ("Jessie") and Mia Talerico ("Good Luck Charlie") and their moms will host a telecast Monday, November 19 (8:00 a.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. The movie also becomes available that day on WATCH Disney Junior, Disney Junior On Demand and DisneyJunior.com.
       
Celebrity mom Alison Sweeney ("The Biggest Loser") and her daughter will host a telecast Thursday, November 22 (7:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Junior.

The illustrated storybook Sofia the First, which introduces readers to the world of Sofia, was written by Catherine Hapka with illustrations by Grace Lee. It will be available from Disney Press, an imprint of Disney Publishing Worldwide, as a Book and eBook at retailers nationwide.

Disney Junior reflects the emotional connection generations of consumers have to Disney storytelling and Disney characters, both classic and contemporary. It invites mom and dad to join their child in the Disney experience of magical, musical and heartfelt stories and characters, while incorporating specific learning and development themes designed for kids age 2-7. Disney Junior's series blend Disney's unparalleled storytelling and characters kids love deeply with learning, including early math, language skills, healthy eating and lifestyles, and social skills. Disney Junior launched in February 2011 with a daily programming block on Disney Channel. In its first year, Disney Junior posted the network's biggest yearly audience in the daypart in Total Viewers, Kids 2-5, Boys 2-5 and Women 18-49, increasing by double-digit margins among preschooler demographics over year-ago levels.  On March 23, 2012 Disney Junior added a cable and satellite channel in the U.S.  Disney Junior India launched in October 2012, bringing the total number of channels to 32 worldwide.

Saturday, October 27, 2012

Debby Ryan On 'Secret Of The Wings,' 'JESSIE,' And Her Most Daring Decision

[Via huffingtonpost.com...]

"Dweebs are the new chic," Debby Ryan announced when we sat down for an interview at the HuffPost offices in New York. She proves it, too. Born in Alabama, the 19-year-old actress got her big break as Bailey on The Suite Life on Deck in 2008. Now, she stars as the title character on JESSIE, where she plays a small-town girl working as a nanny in New York City. The Disney star is undeniably dorky -- she spilled about getting rejected by former co-star Cole Sprouse and even dared me to call her a nerd. But if you think Ryan isn't unbelievably cool too, think again. Like her on-screen persona, she's instantly warm and friendly, as if she's been your best friend forever.

That upbeat spirit came in handy for her most recent project, an animated Tinkerbell movie called Secret of the Wings, in which Ryan plays a fairy called Spike. She stars alongside acting legends Timothy Dalton and Anjelica Huston, as well as up-and-coming stars like Mae Whitman, Lucy Hale, and Megan Hilty. The movie is out on DVD this week.

Hannah Orenstein: How did you relate to your character Spike in Secret of the Wings?
Debby Ryan: I'm very practical and realistic... I'm trying to not use the word "pessimistic." She and I are very similar that way. She's a hardcore fairy. I like her!

How do you relate to your character Jessie?
She and I are both tough. It's not easy to shake us. We're both kind of the bounce-back queen. A lot of her is just really written for me. She has a pretty self-deprecating sense of humor and she loves the kids fiercely. She can be a complete dork. That's what I like about her.

Is it weird for you to have so many dedicated fans on Twitter?
It's weird that some have my face as their icon. It's strange for me because I remember tacking posters up on my wall and writing fan mail. I remember going to acting class, so certain that no one's ever going to know my name. It's a bit hard for me to grasp.


Twitter user @juliabalicka1 asks, "Who are you closest to in the JESSIE family?"
I have the most scenes with Zuri, so I'm probably closest with Skai [Jackson]. I'm also really close with Cameron Boyce, who plays Luke. We don't have that many scenes together, but he has this part of him that can pick up on what I need -- if I'm stressed, if I'm happy. He can see through me more than most people. You see us bantering back and forth on screen, but you don't see us knocking on each other's dressing room doors crying and supporting each other.

Are you close with Disney stars from other shows?
[The other Disney stars are] kind of like people you go to class with. I know I'm going to see you in class every day and I'll probably borrow your notes. When I first was on "Suite Life," I was like, "Let's go to play ping-pong after work!" Cole [Sprouse] was like, "Debby, no. I just worked eight hours on set with you. I'm going to work eight hours on set with you tomorrow." At the time, I thought that was insensitive, but I totally get it now. You have to have your own space.

Twitter user @TCharboneau2012 asks, "Are the rumors true about there being a Jessie movie in the worx?"
The rumors are true. You're kind of going to get to know everyone, especially Jessie, in a way you never have before. Bigger adventures, bigger mayhem, and really amazing, heartfelt moments. We haven't filmed it yet.

You recently did a beautiful cover of Taylor Swift's "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" with your friend Nick Santino. Do you have any musical plans for the future?
I'm definitely interested in making more music and uploading new covers; I like to take suggestions because it's more fun if people know the song. I've had this affinity for '90s rap ever since I first saw "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." I've been writing raps for people at tempos that no one else can keep up with, like, "Cooler than a cooler full of ice, real nice / Chilling in the back, post that with a hashtag." So, I think covering rap songs would be really fun, especially if we add that folky vibe that we did with the Taylor cover.

Do you want to record your own album?
I write songs accidentally all the time. I'll get out of the shower, my hair is dripping wet, I'm in my sweats, and I'm like, "Listen, we have to record this hook I just wrote!" If I were to have three months off, I genuinely believe I could completely piece together a record. But I don't even have six hours off.

And now you're getting into the fashion world.
Yeah, I have a web series that I produce with my mom and my stylist called Ryan Style. The idea is Emma Stone just wore this outfit to go out shopping at Whole Foods. How do I do this with the clothes I already own and make it my style? It's four or five episodes a year.

What fashion trend are you really into right now?
I like brocade a lot. I really like kind of big tote bags and big fold-over bags. As far as beauty, I like a sleek pony.

On the Halloween episode of JESSIE, your character crashes a Halloween party and gives a famous editor a copy of her short story. What's the most daring thing you've ever done to advance your career?
I was fifth-billing on Suite Life when it was coming to a close. I went in and sat down with the channel and said, "Listen, I want to produce for you." So, essentially, I'm asking for them to recreate their business model. I was 17. They loved it. And I was like, "Seriously? That worked?!" [laughs] Sitting in front of those executives brought me back to middle school. I would rather sit in front of the cheer captain and my scary English teacher than do a pitch meeting with those executives.

How did you get over that fear?
I could either not go in there and know that it definitely won't work out. Or I could go in there and they could hate it, but be like, "Man, she had the guts to come in and do what she wanted." Or it could go incredibly well and this could be the greatest thing I've ever done. You never know unless you try.

You were bullied in middle school for being a quote-unquote "nerd."
I decided one day to not let [the bullies] make me cry anymore. Every time she would say something [mean], I would roll my eyes and be like, "Ugh, really? I hope putting someone down makes you feel so awesome. Look, you can throw an insult at someone! That makes you special." At that point, they realize that you're indestructible. Once you appear indestructible, you slowly start to become indestructible.

If you could steal any actress's career, whose would it be?
Emma Stone -- the variety of hair colors that woman has used! But also, the variety of roles that she's taken has been amazing. She's incredibly classy, she doesn't take herself too seriously, and she has a total smoke of a boyfriend.

If you could give one piece of advice to yourself as a younger teen, what would it be?
I was so focused on making sure that I was there for everyone else -- I was the shoulder to cry on for all of my heartbroken friends and I was wisdom for my friends who didn't know what to do. Now, my mom is like, "You need to rest, you need to go to Disney Land, and be a kid."

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Chris Galya, Skai Jackson, Peyton List, Cameron Boyce & Karan Brar - "Jessie" Season 2 Set Visit

[Via Clevvertv.com...]

In an interview with Clevvertv, Skai Jackson tells us why we're going to love Season 2 and if there are going to be any new animals on the show. Karan Brar & Cameron Boyce tell us what they enjoy most about playing their characters on JESSIE and Peyton List shares what she's most excited for fans to see as well as her favourite part of the set.

Joslyn Davis chatted with Cameron Boyce, Karan Brar, Skai Jackson & Chris Galya on the set of "Jessie" all about season 2 and working with each other...and the lizards!


Joslyn Davis sat down with Peyton List on the set of "Jessie" to get all the scoop on season 2, Emma's style and much more.

Friday, September 07, 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.



Thursday, September 06, 2012

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 :)

Friday, August 17, 2012

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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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.

Thursday, August 02, 2012

Disney Channel’s “Jessie” beings production of Season 2 (July 2012)


Disney Channel star Skai Jackson took to Twitter to let everyone know that the second season of her hit show “Jessie” films tomorrow in front of a live studio audience!

Hey guys!!! Ready for season 2?! Well I am! WERE HAVING A LIVE TAPING TOMORROW WHO GOT TICKETS?!