Exclusive: New Phineas and Ferb, Good Luck Charlie Episodes Lead Disney's Holiday Fare

[Via tvline.com...]

You must’ve been good, because Santa Mickey’s about to dole out some nice new presents.

A new Phineas and Ferb, as well as fresh episodes of other Disney Channel favorites, will fill the premium cabler’s holiday schedule, TVLine has learned exclusively.

Phineas and Ferb ’s Season 4 premiere (debuting Dec. 7 at 9/8c) will find National Hockey League star Luc Robataille offering his assistance when the brothers take an ice hockey game to the extreme. Later, Phineas and Ferb plan their own New Year’s Eve ball drop, and Candace tries to keep an incredibly tough resolution: not to bust the boys before midnight.

Other highlights from the network’s “Fa-la-la-lidays” event include:

GOOD LUCK CHARLIE | (Dec. 2, 7:30 pm) Teddy takes charge when Santa goes on a break just before Charlie’s about to sit in his lap, and Shirley Jones reprises her role as Grandma Linda – who’s planning to sing the same song as Amy at the family talent show.

(Image via family-room.ew.com)

DOG WITH A BLOG | (Dec. 2, 8 pm) Bennett and Ellen try to decide whose Christmas traditions to follow during the blended family’s first holiday season together.

SHAKE IT UP | (Dec. 2, 8:30 pm) CeCe picks a fight with Jeremy, which causes Georgia to break up with him. So Rocky acts as the ghost of Christmas dance and escorts CeCe on a dream journey to the past, present and future.

AUSTIN & ALLY/JESSIE | (Dec. 7, 8 pm) In this crossover episode, Austin, Ally, Trish and Dez have trouble getting through New York’s crowded Times Square on New Year’s Eve, but Jessie comes up with a plan to get them to the stage in time to see Austin perform — and ultimately have him record one of her songs, natch. Bonus: The episode includes a duet by Debby Ryan and Ross Lynch.

Meanwhile, sister channel Disney XD also will premiere new holiday episodes on Dec. 3:

RANDY CUNNINGHAM: 9TH GRADE NINJA | (7 pm) Randy poses as a ninja Santa to retrieve sap from a sacred tree and winds up defending himself against a robot snowman and his team of elves.

PAIR OF KINGS | (7:30 pm) Boomer attempts to teach some Yetis how to be civilized. 

KICKIN’ IT | (8 pm) After getting labeled as “the kids who stole Christmas,” Jack, Jerry and Milton get banned from working at Santa’s Village and work to prove their innocence.

Disney Channel auditioning actors for new series pilot 'I Didn't Do It'

[Via examiner.com...]

Bandwagon Entertainment has been given a series pilot order by Disney Channel for a new sitcom titled "I Didn't Do it". Auditions are underway for the series regulars and possible recurring roles. Extras and stand-ins will be hired starting early January, 2013 when shooting begins in Los Angeles. There are many roles for actors to play high school students, especially needed will be extras who are 18 and over who can play younger. The 1/2 hour show centers around a pair of fourteen year old fraternal twins and their dubious tales, with stories told in reverse menology.

"I Didn't Do It" is about Claire and Cole Watson, who are fourteen year old fraternal twin high school freshmen. Claire has evolved from a scrawny sarcastic kid to a very attractive girl, and boys are taking notice. Her over-achieving best friend Jasmine helps her become comfortable with her new hot looks, and Claire sets her sights on a cute football player named Seth. Cole grew up in competition with is sister right out of the womb. Now that he is in high school, he wants to transform into a popular guy. The two siblings come up with a crazy idea to throw a party while their parents are out of town, however the night takes a few turns that they never could have expected.

Tod Himmel and Josh Silverstein wrote and are executive producing the show. Silverstein has written for the Disney Channel series "That's So Raven" starring Raven-Symoné and Orlando Brown, and it's spin-off series "Cory in the House" starring Kyle Massey and Jason Dolley; "So Random!" starring Tiffany Thornton and Sterling Knight, and it's parent series "Sonny with a Chance" starring Demi Lovato. Tod Himmel has a long list of writing and producing credits that span two decades. His credits include "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch," "Suddenly Susan," "Everybody Loves Raymond," "Hope & Faith," and "90210".

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

Disney Casting New Series Pilot "I Didn't Do It"

Story:

Claire and Cole Watson are fourteen year old fraternal twins who have just become high school freshmen. Claire wasn't always pretty but now that she is, boys are taking notice - and she isn't quite comfortable with that yet. Her friend Jasmine does help her become secure with her newfound hotness, and Claire sets her sights on football jock Seth. Cole grew up striving to equal is sister, and now that he is in high school, he decides that he can move into the popular category. The two siblings come up with a plan to throw a party while their parents are out of town, however things quickly become just a tad bit out of hand! 

Disney Channel star Adam Irigoyen talks “Shake it Up” and new music

[Via nbclatino.com...]

You may know Adam Irigoyen best from the Disney Channel hit show, “Shake it Up,” but the Cuban American cutie wants fans to know that there’s much more to come from the 15-year-old Miami native.

“I’ve had big dreams ever since I was really small,” confides Irigoyen. “I knew I wanted to be on the Disney Channel and make music and now I’m close to making my dreams come true.”

Irigoyen definitely can achieve whatever he puts his mind to and the star – currently filming the third season of “Shake it Up” in Los Angeles – has a pretty good track record to date. When he was just ten years old, he launched what he calls a “nagging” campaign to get his parents to set him up with an agent and move across the country to LA.

“It was a big risk for any family, but my parents knew that this was something I wanted to do for the rest of my life,” says Irigoyen.

For Irigoyen, who has quickly become one of Disney’s new emerging stars alongside fellow “Shake it Up” cast member Bella Thorne, working on a television show set is truly “the coolest thing every day,” he says.

Irigoyen on the set of his new music video for “School Girl.” (Photo/Courtesy Kevin Thomas)

“I love how my character is growing up, seeing new relationships and experiencing cool things,” explains Irigoyen, who is one of four siblings. “But the hard part of having such a great job is that you have to do school and work at the same time, which is challenging.”

Irigoyen, who says his favorite subject in school is  health, has added a brand-new project to his already busy schedule. He’s in the midst of recording new music – both in English and Spanish – and is excited about the November 13 premiere of his new single “School Girl.” The video for the single was directed by legendary music icon David Rousseau, who has worked with mega-watt music icons like Pitbull, Enrique Iglesias and Shakira.

“It’s really important to me that my music be bilingual and Latin, because that’s a reflection of who I am,” says Irigoyen, who says he loves all types of music ranging from Celia Cruz to Elvis and the rock band the Eagles.

“Nobody makes music that keeps the flavor of the old days, you know?” reflects Irigoyen. “So I thought it would be pretty awesome to make my first single a remake of a classic.”

That classic – “La Colegiala” – has now been revamped by Irigoyen with new English lyrics, a new title (“School Girl”) and a contemporary rhythm that the teen star hopes to make his signature.

“I want to be known as someone who keeps the soul of Latin music while keeping it fresh and cool,” he says. “I want it to be something my grandparents could listen to but that my friends will love.”

Irigoyen – who says he loves acting and singing equally – says he has high hopes for a successful music career and would love to collaborate with Pitbull (“that’d be awesome, he says, “two Cuban boys from Miami!”). He also looks up to Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony; Latinos he explains, who “have made their mark in acting and singing just like I want to do.”

At the end of the day however, Irigoyen hopes to let the millions of Latino youth across the country that it’s an “awesome thing” to display cultural pride while pursuing their dreams.

“I’m just so proud to be Cuban and Hispanic,” says Irigoyen. “I feel like I can communicate with so many different kinds of people because of my heritage and I really think that being Latino is one of the biggest blessings that I’ve gotten in this world.”

Austin & Jessie & Ally - All Star New Year Crossover To Premiere December 7, 2012

It was recently announced that JESSIE and Austin & Ally were filming a cross-over episode. The holiday themed episode which is titled 'Big Dreams & Big Apples' is set to premiere on Friday, December 7th at 8pm on Disney Channel.

In this crossover episode, Austin, Ally, Trish and Dez have trouble getting through New York’s crowded Times Square on New Year’s Eve, but Jessie comes up with a plan to get them to the stage in time to see Austin perform — and ultimately have him record one of her songs, natch. Bonus: The episode includes a duet by Debby Ryan and Ross Lynch.

In this crossover episode, Austin, Ally, Trish and Dez have trouble getting through New York’s crowded Times Square on New Year’s Eve, but Jessie comes up with a plan to get them to the stage in time to see Austin perform — and ultimately have him record one of her songs, natch. Bonus: The episode includes a duet by Debbie Ryan and Ross Lynch.

Read More at: http://tvline.com/2012/11/12/phineas-and-ferb-season-3-holiday-episodes/#utm_source=copypaste&utm_campaign=referral

In this crossover episode, Austin, Ally, Trish and Dez have trouble getting through New York’s crowded Times Square on New Year’s Eve, but Jessie comes up with a plan to get them to the stage in time to see Austin perform — and ultimately have him record one of her songs, natch. Bonus: The episode includes a duet by Debbie Ryan and Ross Lynch.

Read More at: http://tvline.com/2012/11/12/phineas-and-ferb-season-3-holiday-episodes/#utm_source=copypaste&utm_campaign=referr

Below is the official promo for the special episode:

"Wizards Of Waverly Place" Special ("The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex") Finishes Filming

The Wizards Of Waverly Place Special Event which began filming on October 22, 2012 came to an end today (November 9, 2012).

Maria Canals-Barrera, who plays 'Theresa Russo' in the show tweeted on her official twitter page (@Maria_CB) with the following image:

With my beautiful, talented and STRONG @selenagomez on our last day of filming the #WizardReunionSpecial http://say.ly/xEH4ytD

She additionally uploaded two behind the scenes videos of the Wizards set, one of which includes a guest appearance from David Henrie who played Justin Russo on the show but won't be featured in 'The Wizards Return'.

Maria Canals-Barrera tweeted:

1st backstage Video! #Wizards http://say.ly/yPK4yqv

And:

Video 2 behind the scenes #Wizards http://say.ly/CfO4yqO

Cast member, Jake T. Austin tweeted on his official twitter page (@JakeTAustin):

It's officially over. Last moments on set with my tv family for the last 4 1/2 years. #surreal #wizardsreunion coming … http://say.ly/koR4yu8

And star of the show Selena Gomez tweeted on her official twitter page (@selenagomez):

"That's a wrap.." http://fb.me/KTg50t7a

Disney Channel And Disney XD Order Additional Episodes From Four Series

[Via deadline.com...]

EXCLUSIVE: Disney Channel and sibling Disney XD have increased the orders of four live-action series.

Disney Channel’s sitcom Jessie has received a six-episode pickup, bringing its second season to 28 episodes. It is the No. 1 series among kids 2-11 and No. 2 among kids 6-11 and tweens this year. Dog With A Blog, which premiered October 12, will tack on one more episode to its freshman season to get up to 22 episodes. Disney XD’s new sitcom Crash & Bernstein, which launched October 8, has received an order for five additional episodes on the heels of hitting series highs on Monday; its total will go up to 26 episodes. Another Disney XD freshman, Lab Rats, is adding four episodes for a 26-episode first season. Lab Rats‘ February premiere was Disney XD’s No. 1 series launch of all time, and on Monday, the series posted its highest ratings in seven months.

Disney Channel Orders Comedy Pilot "I Didn't Do It"

[Via Variety.com...]

Disney Channel has ordered comedy pilot "I Didn't Do It" with an eye toward a 2013 premiere.

Exec producer Tod Himmel ("90210") and supervising producer Josh Silverstein ("So Random!") created the project, which revolves around a pair of twins and their "he said/she said" tales, with stories told in reverse chronology.

Production on the pilot is set to begin in January. Disney Channel's most recent comedy halfhour premiere was "Dog With a Blog."

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

[Via Examiner.com...]

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. 

Disney Channel UK's Electra Formosa Interview: "Get The Look" Season 2

[Via Entertainment-Focus.com...]

At just 22, Electra Formosa can boast that she's worked on How To Look Good Naked, Gok Wan’s Fashion Fix and Ten Years Younger. Her styling alumni consist of start such as Alex Zane, Myleene Klass, All Saints and Gethin Jones.

Being the daughter of make-up artist Ariane Poole, she has glamour in her blood and would seem destined for a bright and fabulous career in the fashion industry.

Electra Formosa presents Get The Look every day only on the Disney Channel. In an interview with EF the bubbly presenter and fashionista talks about her show, her favourite fashion items and reveals the exciting projects lined up for 2013.

Get the Look has been given a second series, so what can we expect in this series?
We’ve got some great guest stars on, Debbie Ryan and Greg Sulkin. It’s been great to work with some of the Disney talent and kind of gives it an extra layer of insider insight really.

Excellent. You’re doing Minnie and Me as well, so how did that come about?
It came about through Disney and the franchise of Minnie and yeah, I think it’s been a really great result ... and we did a big thing down at fashion week which was great also.

What do you love about your job?
Well I’m kind of quite lucky I kind of have every girl’s dream job, I get to shop a lot and wear gorgeous clothes and the thing about Disney as well – it’s kind of like a childhood dream!

I would love to have your job! I love what you’re doing! Ok so you give a lot of tips to young girls on how to glam up their style or give it a bit of an edge. Where do you get your ideas from?
Well it works on quite a number of things, I take a lot of inspiration from the Disney stars in the Disney shows, we – myself and the team that I work with – we look at all the outfits the Disney characters and what they have worn and break it down from there and I can see what the stylist or costume designer has thought about, all the elements and take it from there, all the pieces that are easy to customise at home and make your own.

Whose style do you most admire?
Well ... my style I kind of take from a lot of different people I don’t have one person who I’m absolutely in love with ... I like the style of Pixie Lott and Goslett Grey, people like Katy Perry and Rihanna for their cool, quirky styles, I like to take it and maybe tone it down a little bit ...

Well yes, you can’t really walk around Kensington High Street dressed in frilly knickers like Rihanna! So what’s your own personal style?
I’m quite a girly girl, I’m not really jeans and t-shirt I like to be quite glamorous quite a lot of the time – I love dresses and anything that’s quite cute and girly really. If it’s got a heart or a bow on it I’m probably gonna love it!

So what’s your favourite item at the moment?
I’ve got a few staple pieces in my wardrobe that I couldn’t live without – I’ve got a leather jacket that I just live in and I’ve got some black wedge ankle boots that I feature quite a lot on my shows, which I’ll compliment with a little ribbon just to give it that girly touch – but they’re so comfortable and I wear them all the time.

Who’s your favourite designer?
I love Lulu Guinness for her bags and accessories – I absolutely love her. I’m also a big fan of Marc Jacobs, I like quite a lot of young, cute styles really.

What are your favourite shops when you go shopping?
I’m a big high street girl. I love to shop a lot so I love Top Shop, River Island, Miss Selfridge, H&M ... I feel you can always find something young and cool and on trend there.

If you could style anyone who would it be and why?
Well I get asked this question quite a lot but there are loads of people I’d love to work with. I think someone like Katy Perry would be really cool just because she’s kind of really out there and I like to be really fun and be really girly so I just think she would be a really fun person to work with ... she has a lot of creative ideas and her team make her look really cool most of the time.

How did you get into the fashion industry?
Well my mum is a makeup artist so I’ve pretty much grown up on sets my whole life whether it’s a fashion shoot or behind the scenes at a fashion show, I’ve always been around the fashion world. I was always the one hiding in the fashion cupboard asking what I could help with, if I could steam something for anyone. I’ve always read loads of magazines and always been involved in fashion. It was something I really wanted to do. I went to drama school and considered acting for a little while but I’ve ended up presenting which is the combination of lots of passions I guess.

Excellent!  It sounds like you had the perfect childhood!
It was fun!

What advice would you give to young girls wanting to pursue a career in fashion?
You have to really love it, because it is hard work and it can take time to get somewhere but if you’ve got a passion for it just be creative, try lots of different styles and you’ll get there.

What would you say is the key look for 2013?
As a key piece I would say a leather jacket is a must have, it’s one of those things that you could totally make your own whether your style is girly or whether you’re a bit more of a tomboy.  It’s a piece you could use in lots of different ways as it’s so versatile.

Last question, what exciting things do you have lined up for the coming year?
Well, I’ve got lots of different things lined up.  I’ve got a job working with the cast of Violetta out in Argentina for the Disney Channel. I’ve styled the second season, which is really exciting for me to be involved in such a massive project. That’s filming in January so we’ve just started styling and working with them so that’s been a really cool thing I’ve been working on. I’ve got lots of cool and exciting projects going on so I’m just really looking forward to next year, I think it’s gonna be fun!

Electra Formosa presents 'Get The Look' every day only on Disney Channel.

Disney Channel UK: Girl vs. Monster UK TV Ratings

BARB, the organisation that compiles audience measurement and television ratings in the United Kingdom (also known as the Broadcasters' Audience Research Board) has released the Disney Channel UK Ratings for the week ending Sunday 28th October 2012, the week that Disney Channel UK premiered DCOM "Girl vs. Monster on Friday 26th October 2012.

According to BARB the premiere of DCOM "Girl vs. Monster" had an audience of 271,000 viewers and it's repeat on Saturday (27th 2012), had a viewer figure of 164,000.

Below is the full list of Disney Channel UK's Top 10 most watched shows for the week ending Sunday 28th October 2012, supplied by BARB:

Disney Channel w/e 28 Oct 2012 (Ratings in 000's)

1	FILM: GIRL VS MONSTER (2012) (FRI 1801)	271
2	SHAKE IT UP (TUE 1626)	170
3	GOOD LUCK CHARLIE (FRI 1736)	167
4	FILM: GIRL VS MONSTER (2012) (SAT 1205)	164
5	JESSIE (THU 1715)	161
6	JESSIE (TUE 0756)	156
7	JESSIE (TUE 1715)	152
8	ANT FARM (TUE 1601)	145
9	JESSIE (MON 0755)	145
10	MY BABYSITTER'S A VAMPIRE (THU 1804)	144

"Girl Vs. Monster" stars Olivia Holt (Disney XD’s “Kickin It’”), Kerris Dorsey (“Moneyball”), Brendan Meyer (Disney XD’s “Mr. Young”), Like Benward (Disney Channel's “Minutemen”), Katherine McNamara (“New Year’s Eve”), Adam Chambers (Disney Channel's “Good Luck Charlie”), Tracy Dawson (“Call Me Fritz”), Brian Palermo (Disney XD’s “Zeke and Luther”) and Jennifer Aspen (“GCB”) -- and follows the spook-tacular adventure of Skylar, a fearless 15-year-old singer who on Halloween discovers that she’s a fifth generation monster hunter.

The viewing figures for "Girl vs. Monster" on Disney Channel USA can be viewed here. 

Disney Channel UK: Electra Answers Your Fashion Dilemmas!

Electra Formosa, a fashion stylist for Disney Channel UK's Get The Look is currently answering fashion questions from fans. Disney Channel UK posted on their official Facebook page (Facebook.com/DisneyChannelUK):

Electra answers your fashion dilemmas! 

Can you help? Add your advice below...

Question:

How do I choose a cute look that’s in and what is in fashion now?

Answer:

Try out lots of different styles until you find something you love + feel comfortable in. The high st have a great choice so go out and have fun with fashion!

On November 2, 2012, Electra visited Disney Channel UK headquarters to answer some fan questions as well as do some interviews for Get The Look. Pictures from her visit can be viewed here.  

Disney XD's 'Pair of Kings' Canceled!

[Via justjaredjr.com....]

Sad news — Pair of Kings has been canceled!

Star Adam Hicks first posted the news on his official Twitter, saying, “Waz up.!! Juz 2 say XD’s not going forward with a 4th season of POK – I had a blast and hope u did too. Catch you on the other side. A+ x”

Doc Shaw added, “Also, TY you an amazing cast @ryanochoa @kelseychow @genosegers @adamhicks702 and more. I had a blast #POK4eva.”

Also starring Kelsey Chow, Geno Segers, Ryan Ochoa and formerly Mitchel Musso, the show followed fraternal twins, Brady and Boomer, who lead a typical teenage life while being raised by their aunt and uncle in Chicago, but unbeknownst to them, they’re successors to the throne of the island of Kinkow.

'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 UK to air 'Justin Bieber: All Around the World' Friday November 9, 2012

Disney Channel UK are set to air 'Justin Bieber: All Around the World' on Friday 9th November at 6.25pm.

The special goes behind the scenes of the tour and, for the first time, shows what life is like through the eyes of Justin Bieber with the "Justin-cam." It's a grueling itinerary of seven countries in 12 days, culminating in a special New York City performance.

With worldwide sales in excess of 15 million units, Bieber has dominated pop culture and social media for more than three years. He has over 43 million Facebook fans, more than 22 million Twitter followers and over 2.9 billion YouTube views. He is far and away the most popular YouTube artist of all time and received the 2012 Billboard Music Award for Social Artist of the Year.

"Believe" follows Bieber's No. 1 Christmas album, "Under the Mistletoe," which was his third No. 1 Soundscan debut in just 18 months, making him the first solo artist in Billboard history to chart three No. 1 albums before his 18th birthday. Prior to "Under the Mistletoe," "My World 2.0" entered Soundscan at No. 1 in 2010 (containing "Baby," ranked the No. 1 most viewed YouTube video, currently with over 738 million views); and "Never Say Never: The Remixes" entered at No. 1 in 2011, the soundtrack to the highest domestic-grossing concert film in U.S. history.

"Justin Bieber: All Around the World" is produced by Ian Stewart with Done and Dusted Productions.

Disney Channel Developing ‘Boy Meets World’ Sequel Series

More than a decade after Boy Meets World ended its seven-season run on ABC, its sibling the Disney Channel is eying a sequel series. The channel has closed a deal with Boy Meets World co-creator/executive produced Michael Jacobs for the project, titled Girl Meets World, which is in early stages of development. It centers on the preteen daughter of Cory (Ben Savage) and Topanga (Danielle Fishel), who married on the original series, and tells the story from her point of view.

Boy Meets World, the half-hour comedy that ran as part of ABC's "TGIF" block for seven seasons from 1993-2000, centered on the lessons learned by Cory Matthews as he goes through life starting as a young boy.

[Via tvline.com...]

The world has met Cory Matthews — is it time now to meet his daughter?

The Disney Channel is in the early stages of developing a Boy Meets World sequel series called Girl Meets World, TVLine has learned exclusively.

Sources say that the cable network is trying to land original series stars Ben Savage and Danielle Fishel to revisit their roles of sweethearts Cory and Topanga, who married before their ABC sitcom ended its seven-season run. The new series would center on their preteen daughter. 

Since wrapping Boy, Savage’s TV guest-star gigs have included Bones, Chuck and Without a Trace. Fishel’s post-Boy work includes National Lampoon Presents Dorm Daze and hosting Style Network’s The Dish.

The world has met Cory Matthews — is it time now to meet his daughter?

Read More at: http://tvline.com/2012/11/02/girl-meets-world-sequel-pilot-disney/#utm_source=copypaste&utm_campaign=referra

The world has met Cory Matthews — is it time now to meet his daughter?

Read More at: http://tvline.com/2012/11/02/girl-meets-world-sequel-pilot-disney/#utm_source=copypaste&utm_campaign=referra

The world has met Cory Matthews — is it time now to meet his daughter?

Read More at: http://tvline.com/2012/11/02/girl-meets-world-sequel-pilot-disney/#utm_source=copypaste&utm_campaign=referr

Disney casting background performers for 'The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex'

[Via Examiner.com...]

It's a Laugh Productions is producing the upcoming hour-long Wizards of Waverly Place special for Disney Channel titled "The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex". Background extras are currently being hired and will be cast throughout production. Shooting is taking place in Santa Clarita, CA. Disney Channel stated that after the huge ratings of the "Wizards" finale on January 6, 2012, it became obvious that fans of the show were not ready to say farewell to Selena or the rest of the cast. Therefore the cast agreed to reunite to bring their fans one last grand adventure!

Victor Gonzalez is directing "The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex" from a teleplay written by two-time Primetime Emmy Award winners Ben Montanio and Vince Cheung, along with long-time Disney Channel writer Daniel Berendsen. Gonzalez directed the majority of "Wizards of Waverly Place" episodes, and has also directed multiple episodes of the Disney Channel shows "Pair of Kings," "Lab Rats," "Kickin' It," and "A.N.T. Farm". The creative team of Ben Montanio and Vince Cheung have written for such hit shows as "Married with Children," "Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior," "The Steve Harvey Show," and "Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide". In addition to writing for many Disney Channel series, Daniel Berendsen wrote the Disney Channel movies "Hannah Montana: The Movie," "Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie," "The Cheetah Girls: One World," and Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam".

Details Here:
Disney Casting Background for "The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex"

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?

Electra Formosa Visits Disney Channel UK HQ (November 2, 2012)

On November 2, 2012, Electra Formosa, a fashion stylist for Disney Channel UK's Get The Look, visited Disney Channel UK Headquarters to answer fan questions on style and clothing. She additionally did some interviews for Get The Look at Sky studios.

Electra tweeted on her official twitter page (@ElectraFormosa):

Good morning from @DisneyChannelPR London HQ ... I'll be answering some of your questions today :) xx pic.twitter.com/AaVVHWSJ

And:

@Topshop #LondonCalling #MinnieMouse @DisneyChannelPR pic.twitter.com/Wf0V1lLB

Also:

Interviews for #Getthelook at #SkyStudios http://instagr.am/p/Rh0jxcyLOX/

Caroline Sunshine Talks "Shake It Up" Season 3

In an interview with Clevvertv, Caroline Sunshine, who plays 'Tinka' in Disney Channel's "Shake It Up" talks about Season 3. She mentions what it's like working without her partner in crime, 'Gunther' this series, a new Shake It Up Chicago set, Leo Howard from Disney XD's Kickin' It guest starring in an episode, fashion & style on the show as well as the winners of "Make Your Mark: Shake It Up Dance Off" performing on the show.

[Via Clevvertv...]

Dana Ward & Joslyn Davis sat down with Caroline Sunshine to talk all about season 3 of "Shake It Up," what's new for Tinka, her music, and her love of grilled cheese.

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.