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Disney Channel Talent Search In The UK



Disney wants to find the “next Zac Efron” in the UK, with plans to produce shows in the vein of High School Musical and Hannah Montana that target boys.

Jonathan Bosely, vice president of programming, Disney UK and Ireland, told delegates at the Showcomotion conference in Sheffield, England that he is seeking UK - produced international formats for the new Disney XD channel, including entertainment series focused on music and sports.

“It’s about aspirational characters, great stories and a sense of achievement. What is the High School Musical for boys? The Hannah Montana? These are the things we’re really interested in – supercharged entertainment formats,” he said.

Disney XD is due to launch in the UK in the autumn and will replace Jetix, targeting boys between six and 14, with a sweet spot of eight to 12.

Orion Ross, vice president of original series, Disney Channels EMEA, added that the channel is seeking programs that offer a “sense of achievement and accomplishment and moving onto the next level – and also cool stuff like sports.”

Meanwhile Disney Channel is seeking shows that will help it “consolidate” its bedtime slots in the face of competition from BBC Children’s and Nickelodeon, as well as series that will break new, UK talent.

Bosely said: “We want formats that enable us to break new kid talent. We want to find the next Zac Efron in the UK and we think we can. It’s about empowering kids and kids want to sing, they want to dance they want to perform… We’re looking for formats that obviously work in the UK but can also work around Europe and globally.”





One of the Jonas Brothers will soon be tying the knot!



Kevin Jonas has stunned fans of the Jonas Brothers by asking his girlfriend Danielle Deleasa to marry him.

The romantic pop star, 21, reportedly dropped to one knee after showing up unannounced at Deleasa's home in New Jersey on Wednesday morning, after flying in from a Tuesday night concert in Vancouver, Canada.

He presented her with a custom-made, cushion-cut diamond ring, according to People.com

The former hairdresser admits that, when she first met Kevin, she didn't know who the Jonas Brothers were. Kevin pursued her after seeing her walking on the beach with a flower in her hair.

Thrilled Jonas tells the publication, "It was tough performing last night, knowing that I was going to ask the biggest question in my life to the most amazing girl in the world.

"She said yes, yes, yes, like, 500 times super fast in a row."

The couple met in 2007 while vacationing with their families in the Bahamas, and Kevin has the blessing of his parents.

A statement from Denise and Kevin Jonas, Sr. reads, "Our hearts are filled with joy today and we are happy to share with you that our son Kevin has asked Danielle for her hand in marriage. It is such a blessing that she will be joining our family."





Score 4 Premium Tickets with Meet and Greet Passes to any Jonas Brothers Concert for Charity



Fans can now get a chance to hang out with the Jonas Brothers and giving to charity at the same time. During the boys' 100-city tour, Nick, Kevin and Joe will be taking time to greet fans backstage before their show, promoting their new album, Lines, Vines and Trying Times.

Fans can cruise over to CharityFolks.com to get their tickets and enter to hang out with the Jonas Brothers. Proceeds will go to their personal charity, Change for the Children Foundation.

In 2008 the Jonas Brothers were the celebrities who generated the most revenue for charity on CharityFolks.com, raising nearly a half a million dollars $500,000 for their charity by way of offering VIP meet-and-greets with fans.






Win a Cruise with Disney Channel Stars




Introducing the 1st Disney Summer at Sea Sweepstakes!

Stars from Disney Channel shows will be on board eight different 3- and 4-night sailings this summer, giving fans the opportunity to experience live performances, interview and autograph sessions and newly-created onboard entertainment.

The summer promotion is presented by Kodak, and "select video-blog reporters onboard the ship" will use Kodak cameras to post video updates on the promotion Web site during their cruises. Fares for the Disney Channel Summer at Sea cruises start at $679 per person for a Category 12 (inside) stateroom. Fare is based on double occupancy, and taxes & fees are not included.

If you have a High School Musical-mad pre-teen but the cost of a 4-night cruise is a little out of your budget, you can enter the Disney Channel Summer at Sea Sweepstakes. Eight families will each win a trip on one of the eight Disney Channel Summer at Sea cruises (four winners will receive 3-night cruises and four winners will receive 4-night cruises). Winners also receive a special meet-and-greet opportunity with the Disney Channel stars on that voyage, and a prize package of Kodak equipment, including a Kodak Zi6 video camera.

The list of stars scheduled to appear include:

July 9, 2009 sailing
Tiffany Thornton from “Sonny With A Chance”
Nicole Anderson from “JONAS”

July 12, 2009 sailing
Tiffany Thornton from “Sonny With A Chance”
Nicole Anderson from “JONAS”

July 16, 2009 sailing
Jason Earles from “Hannah Montana”

July 19, 2009 sailing
Jason Earles from “Hannah Montana”
Mitchel Musso from “Hannah Montana”

July 23, 2009 sailing
Jason Dolley from “Hatching Pete”

July 26, 2009 sailing
Jason Dolley from “Hatching Pete”

July 30, 2009 sailing
Debby Ryan from “The Suite Life on Deck”

August 2, 2009 sailing
Alyson Stoner from “Camp Rock”

Each cruise will have at least two Disney Channel stars; additional performers will be announced on the promotion Web site as they are confirmed.





Disney Channel orders up third season of Wizards of Waverly Place



Disney Channel's "Wizards of Waverly Place," starring Selena Gomez, has been renewed for a third season. The hit comedy about three siblings with magical abilities will also be turned into a Disney Channel original movie, set to debut in August. "Wizards of Waverly Place," which debuted in 2007, also stars David Henrie, Jake T. Austin, Jennifer Stone, Maria Canals Barrera and David DeLuise.

In its third season, it's business as usual for the Russo family when Alex's best friend comes to live with them, Justin suffers from a serious case of senioritis and Max buckles down in his magic in an effort to become the sole heir of the family's powers.

"Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie" will follow the Russos on a vacation to the Caribbean, where Alex accidentally casts a spell that can reverse the fate of their parents' first meeting, putting her and her brothers' existence in jeopardy.





Teenager wins My Camp Rock contest and a chance to record Camp Rock single



A teen girl from Camberley, UK said she went "completely blank" when she was crowed the winner of a talent contest on the Disney Channel.

Holly Hull beat off stiff competition in the My Camp Rock competition and secured the victory in a public vote.

She will now record and release a song from the film Camp Rock, starring the Jonas Brothers, which inspired the contest. Her rendition will be shown on Friday, May 1st, 2009 at 5.55pm on the Disney Channel.

Speaking after her victory, the 14-year-old said she was thrilled with the win.

"It was so nerve racking when we were waiting," she said. "I actually felt sick. I cannot remember the moment when I was called, I was blank for about 10 minutes. But now I’m really happy and excited."

Holly was one of eight budding music stars who originally won places on an intensive Camp Rock-style singing and dancing workshop.

They were whittled down to four who went to head-to-head in the Final Jam on the Disney Channel on Friday, with the ultimate winner announced on Saturday morning.

The judging panel included Craig David, choreographer Gary Lloyd, Zoe Tyler, from the BBC’s Any Dream Will Do show, and the head of Walt Disney Records in Europe, which will distribute Holly's winning track.





Huge Disney Channel promotions for Jonas TV series premiere



To promote the new series on tween heartthrobs the Jonas Brothers, one of the hottest music groups in the country, Disney Channel is going to the two platforms the band knows best: radio and the Web.

In a first for a Disney Channel series premiere, the network will partner with sister company Radio Disney to develop 42-station local promotional sweepstakes in support of its May 2 launch of comedy series Jonas.

To support the show, Radio Disney is hosting an “Oh My Jonas” local sweepstakes in 42 Radio Disney markets, which will net the winners a trip for four to attend the final dress rehearsal for the Jonas Brothers’ World Tour 2009. The promotion, which runs through May 17, includes 40 radio spots promoting the series and the sweepstakes.

On the Web, the network will take over YouTube’s home page this week to tout the series premiere. The network will also offer previews of the show and other related video content on YouTube, as well as Jonas Brothers-based sites on Facebook and at jonasbrothers.com.

Disneychannel.com, in a first for a series premiere, is featuring a “party planner” area on the site for the series featuring game ideas, recipes and posters in anticipation of the show’s premiere.

Go to DisneyChannel.com for all the details and exciting news!





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