Exclusive: Disney Channel Premieres New Season of N.B.T. (October 12)

Radio Disney and Disney Channel will introduce the “N.B.T.” (Next BIG Thing) season five artists when the popular musical talent competition premieres during the upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie Girl Vs. Monster on Friday, October 12 at 8:00 pm ET/PT and throughout the day on Radio Disney. This season’s winner will perform on the hit Disney Channel series “Austin & Ally,” have a new single released by Disney Music Group and be the opening act for popular Radio Disney recording artists at the “N.B.T.” finale concert and winner announcement this December in Los Angeles. In advance of the season premiere, Radio Disney will debut each artist’s first “N.B.T.” single on Monday, September 17, and singles will be available on iTunes Tuesday, September 25.

New to this season, Radio Disney and Disney Channel audiences will get a preview of each artist in their hometowns. The featured artists, ages 12-17, are R&B singers and actresses Chloe and Halle Bailey; acoustic pop singer and actress Katherine Hughes; R&B singer, dancer and actor Damian Otchere; modern rock and pop singer, songwriter and musician Jack Skuller; and pop singer, songwriter and actress Elle Winter. In addition to their own singles, new to this year’s competition, each artist will also perform a popular cover song. Throughout the season, viewers will get a behind-the-scenes look as contestants work with mentors including pop recording artist Cher Lloyd who’s single “Want U Back” hit #1 on Radio Disney’s Top 30 and top 10 on Mediabase’s Top 40, Ross Lynch and Laura Marano of Disney Channel’s hit series “Austin & Ally,” and “N.B.T.” season four winner Shealeigh.

“N.B.T.” season five voting will commence on Friday, October 26 (7:00 p.m., ET/4:00 p.m., PT). This season fans will have more chances to vote for their favorite artist with the addition of Twitter voting, and an expanded 10 votes per day per platform, which also include RadioDisney.com, Radio Disney’s Facebook page, and via texting* “NBT” to DISNEY (347639). Each artist will receive equal play and exposure, and at the end of each round, will face elimination based on listener votes.

Hosted by Radio Disney on-air personality Jake Whetter, “N.B.T.” is a daily multiplatform competition that launched the careers of Hollywood Records recording artist and Disney Channel star Coco Jones (“Let It Shine”), as well as Kicking Daisies, Shealeigh and Allstar Weekend, and puts the spotlight on aspiring young recording artists and provides them with the chance to showcase their music across national broadcast and online platforms.

Source: www.stitchkingdom.com

Debby Ryan Covers 'Cliche' September 2012

[Via www.justjaredjr.com...]

Debby Ryan shows off an edgier side of herself on the September 2012 cover of Cliche magazine.

The 19-year-old actress opened up about getting into entertainment with the mag.

“Comedy is such a culture,” Debby shared. “I thought: I could do that. I actually wanted to start with drama. I did so much theatre when I was younger. I remember hiding in the curtain in — between scenes — and watching.”

She added about her current role as the title character on Disney Channel’s Jessie: “Jessie’s much braver than I am. It takes a certain kind of person who will pick up and move [alone]. [Also] being a strong woman — girls who can fight for themselves.”

Disney Supports National Preparedness Month with $1 Million Donation to American Red Cross (Disney Channel TV Spot featuring Debby Ryan)

[Via thewaltdisneycompany.com...]

By David Gill, The Walt Disney Company Corporate Citizenship

Here at Disney, we’re recognizing National Preparedness Month this September by setting out to empower kids and families to prepare for disasters and other emergencies.

Disney is building on its long-standing relationship with the American Red Cross and is a proud member of their annual disaster giving program. This year, the company has provided a $1 million grant to support youth services, volunteer engagement programs and disaster services.

Disney and Red Cross are spreading the word about the importance of being ready for emergencies as well as three easy steps everyone can take to prepare: Get a kit. Make a plan. Be informed.

That’s also the theme of a new video featuring Disney's Friends for Change Ambassador Debby Ryan and Red Cross Youth Club volunteers. The video provides young people with specific actions they can take to prepare for a disaster and also encourages them to help friends and neighbors get prepared too.

Check out the new spot that recently began airing on Disney Channel and download the pareparedness action kit at disney.com/friends!

To Protect Shows, Disney Channel, Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon Patrol Kids' Web Pages

[Via www.Reuters.com...]

(Reuters) - Young actors in Hollywood have a new hurdle to overcome in their budding careers: Roving studio executives who patrol Twitter, Facebook Inc and other social media sites with the threat of legal action if the young thespians disclose too much.

Talent managers and casting agents say Disney Channel , Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network often monitor posts by cast members on these sites for messages that might harm their shows' prospects with fickle youthful viewers.

The networks order them to take down posts that might reveal too much about characters, plot twists, casting or comments that might offend advertisers.

Social media dogs young actors seeking stage careers as well.

Carol Lynn Sher, an agent for kids seeking parts in Hollywood and on Broadway, said one of her clients lost a job after he posted that he was in the cast of a Broadway show before it was officially announced.

"They pulled the offer. It was devastating," she said. "I sent out a precautionary note to all my clients because of studios' and ad agencies' concerns about social media."

Efforts to rein in the online habits of kids are part of a larger Hollywood campaign to restrict adults, too. And it could become an issue in February contract talks for the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), covering over 150,000 actors, said a lawyer for ad agencies that work with the channels.

"We try to watch their tweets. If we see things that concern us, we raise it with them," acknowledged Sharon Lieblein, vice-president, talent and casting for Time Warner Inc's Cartoon Network. She says she frequently asks kids to delete posts from Facebook or Twitter.

The network asked one of its young stars to take down a tweet disparaging drink retailer Jamba Juice as "disgusting," she added. "I thought it could be a major sponsor."

Disney Channel denies it is heavy-handed and instead insists it works proactively by offering social media training.

"Kids are our business. We know that their first instinct is to go on social media," said Judy Taylor, the Disney Channel's senior vice-president, casting and talent relations.

This summer, Disney instructed the channel's "Good Luck Charlie" cast members not to spill the beans online about the show's plan to introduce a new baby boy to the program's family, the Duncans.

Taylor said Disney often reminds kids to "think before you tweet," which she says helps prevent misfires.

"These things happened in the past and that's why it has happened now less and less," she said.

Viacom Inc's Nickelodeon said its policies have evolved as the use of social media increased.

"We expect our talent to exercise discretion in all aspects of their lives," said Nickelodeon spokesman George Cabico.

The mothers of wannabe stars and their agents were loathe to discuss online restrictions for fear of hurting budding careers.

One mom said the secrecy around Paramount's upcoming "Paranormal Activity 4" was so intense she didn't know the part for which her daughter was auditioning. The mother said she had to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before her 11-year old could try out.

Paramount, a unit of Viacom, declined comment.

"Sometimes we have 2,000 actors sign NDAs before even seeing a script," said casting director Francene Selkirk, who added that the threat of retaliation for a wayward tweet is always there.

"Do it and it could be the end of a casting director seeing you again, or an agent representing you in the future," agrees David O'Connor of O'Connor Casting in Chicago, which specializes in casting for TV, film and commercials.

An NDA obtained by Reuters spells out the consequences, "including without limitation, the right to seek civil and criminal penalties" if a person receiving a screenplay discloses elements of the screenplay "to any member of the press, on blogs, Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, MySpace or any other social network."

A company can legally pursue a child for rescinding the terms of an NDA or the child's parents if they agreed to be responsible should the child rescind, said Doug Wood of Reed Smith. But he noted it rarely happens and damages are hard to quantify.

Content companies and SAG-AFTRA are talking informally about the issue, said Wood, who negotiates for advertisers on the collective bargaining agreements. The guild believes NDAs cannot be required for casting calls and auditions.

"We're particularly concerned with supporting and defending our members' First Amendment rights, including in the social media world," said Pamela Greenwalt of SAG-AFTRA. "We generally believe minors are entitled to even greater protections."

But O'Connor is skeptical.

"Think Big Brother isn't watching?" he said. "Think again."

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.

Austin & Ally Soundtrack: Ross Lynch Hair Secrets, Music & More on Radio Disney

To mark the release of the Austin & Ally soundtrack Ross Lynch's appeared on Radio Disney "Take Over" with Ernie D. where Ross Lynch talks about the first song recorded for the soundtrack and also the first Austin & Ally live taping. 

The Austin & Ally Soundtrack can be purchased here from Amazon.com

Disney Channel Holiday Playlist Album Releasing October 2, 2012

Walt Disney Records is releasing a Disney Channel Holiday Playlist album on October 2, 2012! Here is the track list for the CD:

1. Shake Santa Shake – Zendaya Coleman
2. Rockin Around the Christmas Tree Bella Thorne
3. Christmas Soul Ross Lynch
4. Jingle Bell Rock The McClain Sisters
5. Song for You Brigit Mendler and Shane Harper
6. Winter Wonderland Olivia Holt
7. Christmas is Coming Ross Lynch and R5
8. All I Want For Christmas Caroline Sunshine
9. Christmas Night Coco Jones
10. Happy Universal Holidays Adam Hicks

[Via Amazon.com...]

The perfect Disney Channel Holiday playlist includes new and classic holiday favorites performed by Disney Channel Stars from your favorites shows, like Ross Lynch from Austin & Ally, Bella Thorne & Zendaya from Shake it Up, Bridgit Mendler from Good Luck Charlie, China Anne McClain from A.N.T. Farm and more! Sing a long this season to your favorites with your favorites!

The CD can be purchased from Amazon.com here.            

Disney Channel Ratings Highlights for Friday, September 7, 2012

[Via Disney Channel Press Release...]


Quick Take For Friday, September 7, 2012 Final National Ratings

Powered by "Night of Premieres" Programming, Disney Channel is Friday's #1 Cable TV Network in Prime in Total Viewers and TV's #1 Network Across Kids 2-11, Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14

"Phineas and Ferb" and "Jessie" Are Cable TV's Top 2 Telecasts in Total Viewers

Friday, September 7, 2012

Friday's 'Night of Premieres,' featuring all-new episodes of hit series including of "My Babysitter's A Vampire," "A.N.T. Farm," "Jessie," "Phineas and Ferb" and "Fish Hooks," vaulted Disney Channel to rank as Friday's #1 cable TV network in Total Viewers (2.69 million), and TV's #1 network in Kids 2-11 (1.56 million/3.9 rating), Kids 6-11 (1.26 million/5.3 rating) and Tweens 9-14 (980,000/4.1 rating).

Overall, Disney Channel delivered cable TV's Top 2 telecasts in Total Viewers, TV's Top 3 telecasts in Kids 2-11, the Top 4 in Kids 6-11 and Top 5 in Tweens 9-14

· Disney Channel aired Friday's Top 2 Cable TV telecasts in Total Viewers

· Disney Channel aired the Top 3 TV telecasts in Kids 2-11

· Disney Channel delivered Friday's Top 4 TV telecasts in Kids 6-11

· Disney Channel owned Friday's Top 5 TV telecasts in Tweens 9-14

(Source: Nielsen Media Research (National Ratings, Live + Same Day, 9/7/12).

Disney Channel Celebrates "Monstober" With Haunting Halloween-Themed Episodes of 'Gravity Falls', 'A.N.T. Farm', 'Good Luck Charlie' and More (Including 2nd Season Premieres of “Jessie” & “Austin & Ally”)

[Via Disney Channel Press...]

DISNEY CHANNEL CELEBRATES "MONSTOBER" WITH HAUNTING

HALLOWEEN-THEMED EPISODES

-- Sophomore Seasons of "Jessie" and "Austin & Ally" to Premiere --

-- Halloween-themed Episodes of hit series "Gravity Falls," "A.N.T. Farm," "Good Luck Charlie," "Fish Hooks, "Jessie" and "Austin & Ally" to Debut –

It’s the spookiest time of the year and Disney Channel is celebrating with "Monstober" – a bone-chilling month dedicated to Halloween-themed episodes, movies, games and new series premieres, beginning FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5. Haunting highlights include Halloween-themed season two premieres of "Jessie" and "Austin & Ally," the premiere of the Disney Channel Original Movie "Girl Vs. Monster," the return of mutants in "A.N.T. Farm," a fiendish trick-or-treating monster invading on "Gravity Falls," baby Toby’s first Halloween in "Good Luck Charlie," a creepy doll in "Fish Hooks," a marathon of "My Babysitter’s a Vampire" and fan-favorite movies, including "Hocus Pocus," "Twitches," "Monsters, Inc" and more.

Beginning SEPTEMBER 28, fans can visit DisneyChannel.com/Halloween  to go through the ultimate “monster-morphosis” by uploading a picture and using monster-themed assets to transform into a monster. A few lucky monster creations will be shown on Disney Channel. Additionally, with “Monster Mania Maze” at DisneyChannel.com/Halloween, fans can create a haunted house-themed maze and upload it to a monster gallery. “Each maze is themed to popular Disney Channel shows, including “Austin & Ally,” “Gravity Falls,” “Jessie” and “Phineas and Ferb.”

“Monstober” also brings two special games based on the Disney Channel Original Movie “Girl Vs. Monster.” In “Skylar’s Chilling Challenge,” players control Skylar as she uses a laser to capture monsters, while in “Skylar vs. Deimata,” fans assume the role of Skylar as she battles hordes of monsters.

The site will also feature Halloween-themed episodes of hit series: “Gravity Falls,” “A.N.T Farm,” “Good Luck Charlie,” “Austin & Ally,” “Fish Hooks,” “Jessie” and “My Babysitter’s a Vampire.”


Following are the highlights:

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5:

“A.N.T. FARM”

“mutA.N.T. Farm 2″ – Chyna Parks returns to the mutA.N.T. Program, where monsters like Chyna go to school with normal high school students. When Chyna soon develops a forbidden crush on a cute human boy named Brady, she pretends to be human in order to spend quality time with him. Things unravel when Lexi, who also has a crush on Brady, exposes Chyna’s mutant origin. Meanwhile, Olive clones herself to be in two places at once, but when her Igor-like assistant Violet accidentally lets the clone loose, it wreaks havoc on the school, in a new episode premiering 8:00-8:30 p.m. ET/PT.

“JESSIE” – SEASON TWO PREMIERE

“The Whining” – The Ross kids become concerned that history is repeating itself after a scary old doorman tells them a building legend about a nanny who did “something terrible” to the kids in her care on Halloween. Meanwhile, Jessie and Tony work together to crash an exclusive Halloween party so Jessie can give her short story to a famous magazine editor, in a new episode premiering 8:30-9:00 p.m. ET/PT.

“GRAVITY FALLS”

“Summerween” – It’s Gravity Falls’ version of Halloween in Summer with Jack-o-Melons and lots of trick-or-treating. Dipper and Mabel are excited to join in on the fun, but when Wendy casually mentions that trick-or-treating is for kids, Dipper’s whole outlook on the evening changes. The night gets even more complicated when a monster that Dipper accidentally insulted makes them fulfill his candy quota by night’s end or else he will eat them, in a new episode premiering 9:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m., ET/PT.


“FISH HOOKS”

“Unfinished Doll Business” – When Bea’s childhood doll resurfaces, Bea realizes how creepy the doll was and pawns it off on Milo and Oscar. But no matter what she does to try and rid herself of the doll, it keeps magically reappearing and haunting her, in a new episode premiering 9:30-9:45 p.m. ET/PT.

“Chicks Dig Vampires” – Albert has a crush on Esmargot and comes up with a plan to act and live like a vampire to win her affections. Unbeknownst to Albert however, Esmargot is a secret vampire slayer set out to rid the world of all vampires, in a new episode premiering 9:45-10:00 p.m. ET/PT.


SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7:

“GOOD LUCK CHARLIE”

“Le Halloween” – Amy dresses up like a kangaroo for Halloween, complete with a baby pouch for Toby and Charlie, while Bob goes in his exterminator uniform, going by the name Captain Extermo. Amy thinks Bob’s costume is not spirited enough until she realizes she needs his help when a bat gets stuck in their home. Meanwhile, Teddy and Spencer try and celebrate their one-year anniversary, while Gabe gets tricked by Mrs. Dabney into attending a ceremony in honor of her charitable work, in a new episode premiering 8:00–8:30 p.m., ET/PT.


“AUSTIN & ALLY” – SEASON TWO PREMIERE

“Costumes & Courage” – Austin’s new record label owner, Jimmy Starr, invites him to perform at the Starr Records Halloween party, where he will perform a duet with famous musician to Ally’s new song.  However, when Dez and Trish’s ghost-hunting mission goes awry, the musician is unable to perform and Ally steps in to save the day, in a new episode premiering 8:30–9:00 p.m., ET/PT.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12:

“GIRL VS. MONSTER”

The adventure begins on Halloween as Skylar, a fearless teenager with a powerful singing voice, prepares for the ultimate Halloween bash with her best friends Henry and Sadie. However, the plan for Skylar to sing at the party – with rock band cutie Ryan Dean – is crushed when her parents make her stay home. But when she sneaks out of the house, she unknowingly unleashes a monster – Deimata – who is determined to change the fate of Skylar and her family forever. As Skylar’s world is turned upside down, she learns that her parents have been keeping a big secret – that she comes from a long line of monster hunters. Now it’s up to Skylar and her friends to channel their inner strength and conquer more than just this monster. “Girl Vs. Monster” premieres 8:00–9:30 p.m., ET/PT.

Disney Channel UK Schedule Highlights: September 2012

Here is a full list of the Disney Channel UK September 2012 Schedule including the premiere of A.N.T. Farm Season 2, Good Luck Charlie Season 3, 'Made in Japan', the feature length episode of Shake It Up and the movie premiere of 'Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen', plus brand new episodes of Jessie and Gravity Falls.

SHAKE IT UP PREMIERE WEEK (3 - 6 September 2012):

From Monday 3 - Thursday 6 September 2012, every day at 4.25pm there will be brand new episodes premiering of Shake It Up. The following episodes will premiere:

• Monday 3rd September: "Rock and Roll It Up"
• Tuesday 4th September: "Boot It Up"
• Wednesday 5th September: "Slumber It Up"
• Thursday 6th September: "Surprise It Up"

BRAND NEW EPISODES: GRAVITY FALLS

Every Friday in September, at 5.10pm, brand new episodes will premiere of Gravity Falls on Disney Channel UK. However, this has not been advertised. All of the episodes that will premiere will air a day before on Disney XD. The following episodes will premiere:

• Friday 7th September: "The Legend of the Gobblewonker" (UK title: "Legend of the Gogglewonker")
• Friday 14th September: "Headhunters"
• Friday 21st September: "The Hand That Rocks The Mabel"
• Friday 28th September: "The Inconveniencing"

BRAND NEW EPISODES: JESSIE

Every Friday in September, at 5.35pm, brand new episodes of Jessie will premiere on Disney Channel in the UK and Ireland. The following episodes will premiere:

• Friday 7th September: "Evil Times Two"
• Friday 14th September: "Tempest in a Teacup" (UK title: "Tempest in the Teacup")
• Friday 21st September: "A Doll's Outhouse"
• Friday 28th September: "We Are So Grounded"

MOVIE PREMIERE: CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE DRAMA QUEEN

At 6pm, on Friday 7th September, the movie "Confessions Of A Teenage Drama Queen", starring Lindsay Lohan, Megan Fox and Adam Garcia, will premiere.

SHAKE IT UP: MADE IN JAPAN

On Friday 14th September 2012, at 6pm, the brand new Shake It Up special, "Shake It Up: Made In Japan", will premiere. 

SHAKE IT UP: MADE IN JAPAN PREMIERE NIGHT

On Friday 14th September 2012, leading up to the premiere of the brand new Shake It Up special, "Shake It Up: Made In Japan" at 6pm, there will be a Premiere Night on Disney Channel, featuring brand new episodes of So Random!, Gravity Falls and Jessie, with "Shake It Up: Made In Japan" premiering at 6pm. The line-up will be as follows:

• 4.45pm: Brand New Episode - "So Random!": "China Anne McClain, Episode 23"
• 5.10pm: Brand New Episode - "Gravity Falls": "Headhunters"
• 5.35pm: Brand New Episode - "Jessie": "Tempest in the Teacup"
• 6pm: PREMIERE Shake It Up: Made In Japan

ANT FARM: SEASON 2 LAUNCH (BRAND NEW EPISODES)

Every Monday - Thursday, for 2 weeks starting on Monday 17th September 2012, at 4pm brand new episodes of ANT Farm will premiere, with the season 2 launch on Monday 17th September 2012.

For the second week (24 - 27 September 2012), all of the episodes with guest star Vanessa Morgan will premiere. Below are a list of episodes premiering:

• Monday 17th September: Season 2 Launch Premiere - "Creative ConsultANT"
• Tuesday 18th September: "InfANT"
• Wednesday 19th September: "EndurANTs"
• Thursday 20th September: "AmusemANT Park"

• Monday 24th September: "fANTasy Girl"
• Tuesday 25th September: "Modeling AssignmANT" (UK title: "Modelling AssignmANT")
• Wednesday 26th September: "ANTswers"
• Thursday 27th September: "The ANTagonist"

GOOD LUCK CHARLIE DAY

On Sunday 30th September 2012, there will be an all-day marathon of Good Luck Charlie, with back-to-back episodes of the show airing all day, from 6am until midnight. At 11am, it will be the season 3 launch of Good Luck Charlie, with 2 brand new episodes premiering. Below are the times that the brand new episodes that will premiere:

• 11am: Season 3 Launch - Good Luck Charlie: "Make Room For Baby"
• 11.25am: Brand New Episode - Good Luck Charlie: "Bad Luck Teddy"

Then, from Monday 1 - Thursday 4 October 2012, every day at 5.40pm, brand new episodes of Good Luck Charlie will premiere on Disney Channel UK & Ireland during a 'Premiere Week'. The following episodes will premiere during this week:

• Monday 1st October: "Amy Needs a Shower"
• Tuesday 2nd October: "Dress Mess"
• Wednesday 3rd October: "Catch Me If You Can"
• Thursday 4th October: "Name That Baby"

On Monday 8th October 2012, a special programming block will air at 5.40pm, called 'Good Luck Charlie: Favourite Family Moments'. 

Disney Channel HD UK - New Promos - September 2012:

Girl vs. Monster - Behind the Scenes #1

Disney Channel have released the first behind the scenes look at the upcoming DCOM, Girl vs. Monster.

Olivia Holt (of Disney XD’s “Kickin’ It”) stars in a bewitching story for kids and families, “Girl Vs. Monster,” a Disney Channel Original Movie, premiering FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT), during the Monstober programming event on Disney Channel. The spook-tacular adventure, with themes of courage, independence and friendship, follows a confident fifteen-year-old singer who on Halloween, discovers that she’s a fifth generation monster hunter.

The adventure begins as Skylar, a fearless teenager with a powerful singing voice, prepares for the ultimate Halloween bash with her best friends, Henry and Sadie.  However, the plan for Skylar to sing at the party – with rock band cutie Ryan Dean – is crushed when her parents make her stay home. When she attempts to sneak out of the house, she accidentally unleashes a monster – Deimata – who is determined to change the fate of Skylar and her family forever. As Skylar’s world is turned upside down, she learns that her parents have been keeping a big secret – that she comes from a long line of monster hunters. Now, it’s up to Skylar and her friends to channel their inner strength and conquer more than just this monster.

McClain Sisters Release Promo Video For "The Great Divide"

The McClain Sisters recently released their promo video for "The Great Divide" which will be featured in the Disney movie "Tinker Bell: Secret of the Wings."
"The Great Divide" music video will be released Sunday September 9th, on the Disney Channel during the episode of Austin & Ally titled 'Albums & Auditions'.  

China Anne McClain, stars as the character Chyna Parks in Disney Channel's series A.N.T Farm. The series also stars Sierra McCormick, Jake Short, Stefanie Scott, Carlon Jeffery, Christian Campos, Aedin Mincks, Alexandria Deberry, Finesse Mitchell, Mindy Sterling and Zach Steel.

Update (August 10, 2012): 

Below is the full music video for 'The Great Divide' which premiered Sunday September 9th on Disney Channel.

Bella Thorne Magic Box Interview

[Via www.PopDust.com...]

In which Popdust poses wildly embarrassing questions to your favorite artists… and for some reason they answer them. Today’s brave participant: Disney Shake It Up star Bella Thorne.

In the video below (2.56), Bella Thorne tells us about her worst audition which includes her audition for Shake It Up.  

Disney Chanel UK Presents 'Fashion & You' Weekend and launches 'Minnie & You'

To launch a brand new show coming to Disney Channel UK - 'Minnie & You' hosted by Electra Formosa, Disney Channel presents 'Fashion & You' weekend. The programming block includes a line up of shows hosted by Electra who is a fashion stylist for Disney Channel UK's Get The Look, an original 5-minute series giving tips on fashion, style and clothing.

On the 30th August 2012, Electra tweeted on her official twitter page (@ElectraFormosa):

Check out my Brand new show coming to Disney Channel UK September 15th! Minnie Mouse hits Fashion Week! Can't wait for you all to check it out! xxx

View the Disney Channel UK Promo below:

Although no further details have been released about the show by Disney Channel UK, the show Minnie & You could resemble that of Disney Channel Spain, in which the idea of the program is to advise viewers on fashion tips, styling, beauty tips and lifestyle such as making BFF bracelets to give to your best friend or getting perfect nails which is inspired by the popular Mickey Mouse’s girlfriend, Minnie Mouse.

The Disney Channel Spain promos can be viewed below:

Disney Channel UK: Shake It Up Made In Japan Premieres September 14, 2012

Disney Channel UK are set to premiere the Shake It Up 'super-size special' Made In Japan on Friday, September 14th 2012. The premiere night will also feature brand new episodes of So Random and Jessie before-hand.

In the feature length episode of Shake It Up Rocky and CeCe win a trip to Japan to be part of a dance video game production. Zendaya and Bella Thorne also perform three new original songs in the storyline: "Made In Japan," "The Same Heart" and "Fashion is My Kryptonite."

Made In Japan premiered on August 17 on Disney Channel in the USA, became the 2nd-highest rated telecast ever, with 4.5 million total viewers.

View the UK promo for Shake It Up: Made in Japan below:

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!!!!!!!

Video Premiere: Disney’s Friends for Change Ambassadors Stand Up to Bullying

Disney's Friends for Change Ambassador spot featuring Disney Channel stars Bella Thorne and Zendaya. The video shares the stories of young kids whom have either been bullied or witnessed a friend experiencing the same treatment. Participants gain confidence and learn how stand up for themselves and others.

[Via thewaltdisneycompany.com...]

By Alex Liakos, The Walt Disney Company Corporate Citizenship


Three weeks ago, I shared a first look at a Disney’s Friends for Change Ambassador spot on leadership, featuring Disney Channel stars Bella Thorne and Zendaya (Shake It Up) and their time spent at a leadership academy outside Tucson, Arizona. Today, I’m excited to debut their second 

Friends for Change video where, together, the girls help kids just like them find their voice and stand up to bullying.

The video shares the compelling stories of young kids whom have either been bullied or witnessed a friend experiencing the same treatment. Bella also talks about her personal struggle overcoming dyslexia and the taunts of classmates. With the support of experts, the academy participants gain confidence, and learn how stand up for themselves and others.
Check it out!

Kids and families can visit Disney.com/Friends to find tools and resources to end bullying in their communities.

Exclusive: Premiere Date for Season 2 of Disney Channel's Austin & Ally

[Via www.tvguide.com...]

Disney Channel's music-themed comedy Austin & Ally will be back for a second season on Sunday, Oct. 7, at 8:30/7:30c.

In the premiere episode, "Costumes & Courage," Austin is invited to perform a duet with a famous pop star at his new record label owner's Halloween party. But when the star can't sing, Ally steps in. Later this season, Austin & Ally will feature a crossover episode with the Disney Channel comedy Jessie.

Jessie and Austin & Ally Cross Over Episode

It was recently announced that JESSIE and Austin & Ally would be crossing over for a special episode with Peyton List, who plays Emma Ross on JESSIE tweeting:

“Had a great day rehearsing with the Austin & Ally cast for our crossover episode! Jessie + Austin & Ally= awesomeness!!”

Additionally the writers of Austin & Ally tweeted on August 31 on their official twitter page (@AustinAllyRoom): 

Shooting on the JESSIE stage this week. Sure wish we were back in Miami. Fake New York is freezing. #jessiecrossover #austinandally

Most recently on September 5 the Austin & Ally writers tweeted: 

Happy "Holidays" from #austinandally and #jessie. Props to @Raini_Rodriguez for repping The 4th of HallowChristmastines http://tinypic.com/r/1jorp2/6