Disney Channel News

Stories relating to Disney Channel programming and its stars including Miley Cyrus, the Jonas Brothers, and Selena Gomez.

Disney Channel Extends 'Wizards' Second Season - (8/29/2008)
The Disney Channel has increased the second season of "Wizards of Waverly Place" to 26 episodes from the originally planned 13.
Selena Gomez Honored to Carry Latin Legends Name - (8/25/2008)
Disney Channel celebrity Selena Gomez talks about her recent encounter with family members of Latin singer Selena's family. The young actress was named after the Latin singer whose successful but tragically short career was portrayed by Jennifer Lopez in a 1997 film.
Jonas Brothers top the charts - (8/21/2008)
Disney owned Hollywood Records release ' "A Little Bit Longer" has become the Jonas Brothers first No. 1, selling 525,000 copies in its first week, according to Nielsen Soundscan data.
Disney star Selena keeps Media On Toes with Latest You Tube - (8/13/2008)
Reports of the ongoing YouTube "feud" between Selena Gomez and Miley Cyrus.
Jonas Brothers rewrite Disney show - (8/12/2008)
The previously announced JONAS (Junior Operatives Networking As Spies) is being rewritten to resemble the comedy duo Flight Of The Conchords.
Nick Jonas Gets Personal - (8/8/2008)
Tonight's episode of "Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream" will focus on how 15-year-old Nick copes with his diabetes.
Jonas Brothers eye a return to 'Camp Rock' - Entertainment Weekly (8/5/2008)
The Jonas Brothers told Entertainment Weekly that they would be interested in finding room in their schedule for a sequel to "Camp Rock"
Selena Gomez Interview - (8/1/2008)
Selena Gomez stops by "Fox and Friends" and explains she isn't dating Nick Jonas and doesn't have a rivalry with Miley Cyrus.
Disney Channel Sets Fall Berth For ‘Suite Life' Spinoff - (7/23/2008)
"The Suite Life on Deck" featuring Zack and Cody aboard a luxury passenger cruise liner will premiere on the Disney Channel Friday, September 26.
The Jonas Brothers Cover Rolling Stone - (7/23/2008)
A peek at The Jonas Brothers Cover on Rolling Stone Magazine.
Jonas Brothers to be newest kids on Westlake block - The Dallas Morning News (7/23/2008)
The Dallas Morning News reports the Jonas Brothers have purchased a $2.8 million home in "Vaquero" gated community found in a Dallas Tx suburb.
The 15 Most Famous Disney Stars - (7/23/2008)
Images and brief biographies of The 15 Most Famous Disney Star as collected by VH1.
The Jonas Brothers to perform at this year's VMAs - (7/22/2008)
The Jonas Brothers will perform at this year's Video Music Awards.
Camp Rock sequel in the works - (6/24/2008)
The Disney Channel hopes their sequel to "Camp Rock" will go into production in late spring or summer 2009. Currently their are plans for the Disney Channel series "Welcome to Mollywood" starring Demi Lovato and "J.O.N.A.S." starring the Jonas Brothers.
North Texas' Demi Lovato just might be the next teen queen - (6/24/2008)
Interview with up and coming Disney star Demi Lovato about her hopes and dreams which include a music and film career -- and marriage.
Disney's 'Camp Rock' scores big ratings - (6/23/2008)
The Disney Channel premiere of "Camp Rock" pulled in 8.9 million total viewers making it the network's second most-watched original movie behind "High School Musical 2"
Disney's 'Camp Rock' really doesn't - Contra Costa Times (6/19/2008)
In their review the Contra Costa Times calls the plot "entirely predictable" and the acting "fairly woeful". Going on to say, "It doesn't help that Joe Jonas is no Zac Efron when it comes to charisma."
Review of Disney's Camp Rock - The Hollywood Reporter (6/19/2008)
The Hollywood Reporter's bottom line on the upcoming Disney Channel Original film is ""High School Musical" begat "Camp Rock" and unto Disney a new franchise is born."
Selena Gomez Says There's No Feud with Miley - (6/19/2008)
Selena Gomez wants everyone to know she's not feuding with Miley Cyrus.
Disney Revs Up Tween Star Machine - (6/17/2008)
Reports the Disney Company is pushing for Demi Lovato's career to reach the same heights as Miley Cyrus has.
Selena Gomez looks to take a different route than Miley Cyrus - (6/17/2008)
Selena Gomez, star of the Disney Channel's "The Wizards of Waverly Place," will launch her music career later this year but says she sees herself primarily as an actress.
Disney's Summer Camp - Hartford Courant (6/17/2008)
The Hartford Courant takes a brief look at the upcoming Jonas Brothers film "Camp Rock"
Disney Starlets Rock the Camp Wardrobe - Associated Press (6/16/2008)
The Associated Press talks with "Camp Rock" stars Demi Lovato and Alyson Stoner about their wardrobes in the film.
Disney's Camp Rock Premiere in NYC - (6/12/2008)
Highlights and a photo gallery from the white carpet premiere of the Disney Channel's "Camp Rock"
The Jonas Brothers Ready to Rock This Summer - (6/10/2008)
Image of the TV Guide featuring The Jonas Brothers.
Disney Star Selena Gomez Pledges to Abstain From Sex Until Marriage - (6/10/2008)
Reports Selena Gomez has pledged to abstain from sex until marriage.
Disney Channel Fits Colleyville's Demi Lovato For A Glass Slipper - Dallas Observer (5/28/2008)
The Dallas Observer brings the latest news about the Disney Channel's upcoming star Demi Lovato. The article highlights her career and the growing buzz about her upcoming role in "Camp Rock" and possible future with Disney.
Disney Channel's Camp Rock Marks Network's First Cinema Advertising Venture - (5/28/2008)
The Disney Channel film "Camp Rock" is currently featured in a Screenvision distributed advertisement running through June 19th before all G and PG rated films, including such anticipated summer blockbusters as "Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" and "Kung Fu Panda." The "Camp Rock" campaign marks Disney Channel’s first foray into cinema advertising.
Jonas Brothers Audition Tape - (5/27/2008)
Clip of the Jonas Brothers Audition for Disney Channel execs in 2006.
Jonas Brothers speak out on life as celebs - People (5/23/2008)
Kevin, 20, Joe, 18, and Nick talk about their celebrity crushes, latest obsessions, style secrets and hidden talents in the latest edition of People magazine.
Disney greenlights 'Mollywood' - (5/21/2008)
The Disney Channel has greenlit a live-action comedy series starring Demi Lovato entitled "Welcome to Mollywood." Demi will also co-star with the Jonas Brothers in the upcoming Disney Channel original film "Camp Rock"
Jonas Bros. Movie Gets Three-Pronged Debut - Billboard (5/14/2008)
Billboard discusses the multi-platform June 20th release of "Camp Rock"
Canada's Family Channel unveils slate - (5/14/2008)
Canada's Family Channel on Wednesday announced "Camp Rock", ""Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert 3D", "Disney Channel Games" and "The Cheetah Girls: One World" will air as part of their summer lineup.
Disney Scouting Rock Stars for 'Camp Rock' Blu-ray - High-Def Digest (5/6/2008)
Disney has announced "Camp Rock": Extended Rock Star Edition will be released on DVD and Blu-ray August 19. High-Def Digest highlights the bonus features.
Will Disney Channel Games Return to WDW Next Year? - (5/5/2008)
Brief remarks by Disney Channel executivies have fueled optimism for a return of the Disney Channel Games to Walt Disney World.
Disneymania 6 Song List Unveiled - Disneymania 6 (5/5/2008)
The Walt Disney Records official site has posted the song list with sample audio for the upcoming Disneymania 6. Songs include "That's How You Know" by one of the stars of Camp Rock Demi Lovato, "My Strongest Suit" sung by High School Musical's KayCee Stroh, "Cruella De Vil" by Wizards of Waverly Place star Selena Gomez and more.
Disney Actress Sues Over Escort Service Ad - The Suite Life of Zack and Cody (4/28/2008)
Disney Channel actress Brenda Song of The Suite Life of Zack and Cody has filed a lawsuit claiming her image was used without her permission for an escort service advertisement.
Music Video from Disney Channel's - (4/17/2008)
The premiere of the anthemic "We Rock," the first music video from the highly anticipated Disney Channel Original Movie, "Camp Rock," will be leveraged across Disney's multiple media platforms the ABC Television Network, ABC Family, Disney Channel, Disney.com, ESPN Networks, Radio Disney, SOAPnet and Toon Disney -- and in Disney Parks and Resorts and aboard the Disney Cruise Line, SATURDAY, APRIL 19, at various times throughout the day.
Disney Announces Hannah Montana the Big Pop Star Dream - (4/17/2008)
Disney Channel India will launch "Hannah Montana - The Big Pop Star Dream" inviting tweens to perform any Hindi movie song at auditions held across India. Four semi-finalists will be flown to Mumbai given a complete Hannah Montana makeover and record the Hannah Montana title track in Hindi.
Camp Rock 2? Jonas Brothers Concert in 3D? - (4/14/2008)
Jim Hill talks about the Walt Disney Company's future plans for some of the Disney Channel's most popular performers & programs
Disney Channel Announces Three New Films - (4/9/2008)
Gary Marsh, president, Entertainment, Disney Channels Worldwide announced three new titles for the popular Disney Channel Original Movie franchise: "Princess Protection Program," "Dadnapped" and "Hatching Pete," each starring Disney Channel series stars in new roles.
Disney's kid 'Games' It's a big World after all - (4/7/2008)
April 27- May 3 the stars of the Disney Channel worldwide will gather at Disney's Wide World of Sports to compete in a variety of wacky sporting events.
'Timmy' is worldly on Disney - (4/7/2008)
Various Disney Channel programmers have acquired the rights to Aardman Animations' "Timmy," a stop-motion animated series.
Teen star Selena Gómez looks beyond Disney - (3/24/2008)
Disney Channel star Selena Gomez voices the daughters of the Mayor of Whoville in "Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears A Who"
2008 Disney Channel Games and Concert - (3/20/2008)
View the official website for information on how you can attend the upcoming 2008 Disney Channel Games and Concert, April 29 - May 3.
Disney Channel's Cheetah poll garners 50 million votes - Kidscreen (3/7/2008)
Kidscreen reports the Disney Channel's "Cheetah Girls One World: Play Your Part poll" offering users the chance to shape elements of the upcoming film pulled in 50 million votes.
With TV schedule rockin', Disney dives into digital - Orlando Sentinel (3/6/2008)
The Orlando Sentinel highlights the Disney Channel's upcoming film Camp Rock starring the Jonas Brothers and discusses Disney's plans to release their programming on-demand.
Jonas Spy Guys - New York Post (2/27/2008)
The New York Post highlights the Jonas Brothers upcoming spy show for the Disney Channel -- "J.O.N.A.S" (Junior Operatives Networking As Spies).
Spinoff voyage for Zack and Cody - Hollywood Reporter (2/4/2008)
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the Disney Channel will continue the adventures of twin brothers, Zack & Cody. The twins along with many of their friends from the Tipton Hotel will find themselves aboard the SS Tipton for a semester-at-sea program.
Disney's 'Minutemen' a ratings champ - Variety (1/29/2008)
Variety reports the Disney Channel premiere of Minutmen topped the cable network ratings on Friday night.
Wiz kids sound off on growing up Disney - Star-Telegram (1/22/2008)
The Star-Telegram offers a brief look at the young stars of the Disney Channel's Wizards of Waverly Place.
A few minutes with Disney's Jason Dolley - Cory in the House (1/22/2008)
Interview with Disney Channel star Jason Dolley who plays Newt Livingston II on Cory in the House and will star in the new original film Minutemen.
Disney in the Top Cable Network in 07 - (1/9/2008)
Overview of the Disney Channel's ratings and fiscal success in 2007.
OMG! Disney Channel scoops viewers crown - Hollywood Reporter (1/4/2008)
According to Hollywood Reporter, the Disney Channel topped the USA Network in total-viewers for 2007.

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