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Mar 11 2013 10:00 AM ET

Surf's up! Disney Channel's 'Teen Beach Movie' will premiere in July -- EXCLUSIVE

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Image Credit: Bob D’Amico/Disney Channel

Is Teen Beach Movie the next High School Musical?

We’ll find out July 19, when Disney Channel’s next big family film — formerly known as Teen Beach Musical – premieres at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The sunny tale centers on Brady and McKenzie (Ross Lynch and Maia Mitchell), a pair of surfers who find themselves mysteriously transported into an old-fashioned, Beach Blanket Bingo-esque movie. As they search for a way out of this all-singing, all-dancing ’60s world, they discover that they’ve accidentally changed the movie’s storyline (à la Pleasantville) — a mistake which could alter their lives forever. READ FULL STORY »

Feb 28 2013 08:00 PM ET

'Gravity Falls' exclusive clip: Things are looking down

Gravity Falls takes its name from the small town that serves as the kooky cartoon’s setting — but in this week’s episode, Stan, Dipper, Mabel, and Soos will see that name get literalized when they find themselves descending into a bottomless pit.

Naturally, it’s a long way down; luckily, each member of the gang helps to pass the time by telling a different story to the group. Get a sneak peek at Mabel’s tale in the clip below –a colorful yarn involving a wild beast, a police officer, and a suspicious doctor’s note (“Stan is sick and needs a bear. — Dr. Medicine”)

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Feb 19 2013 01:01 PM ET

Tyra Banks and Alfonso Ribeiro's reunion on 'Shake It Up'

Eric McCandless/Disney Channel

We told you a few months ago about a behind-the-scenes Fresh Prince of Bel Air reunion of sorts on the set of Shake it Up but here’s a first look at Tyra Banks and Alfonso Ribeiro on screen together for the first time on the Disney show in the Feb. 24 episode (9pm ET/PT). In the episode, CeCe (Bella Thorne) and Rocky (Zendaya) help Miss Burke (Banks) win over her crush, Mr. Zigfeld (Ribeiro). This is a recurring character for Banks, and Ribeiro has directed a couple of episodes of the show.

Take a look below for a trip down memory lane at the two together 20 years ago, when Banks played Will Smith’s girlfriend.

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Feb 15 2013 02:27 PM ET

'Austin & Ally': Austin's turn to have an epiphany: VIDEO


Last month we learned that Ally would finally voice her feelings for best friend Austin. Now here’s a look at Austin, who is dating Kira, coming to the realization that he’s got feelings for Ally, after getting jealous over her friendship with an old summer camp friend Elliot. READ FULL STORY »

Jan 31 2013 05:14 PM ET

'A.N.T. Farm' Black History Month episode: EXCLUSIVE VIDEO

Earlier this month we told you that China Anne McLain’s A.N.T. Farm persona Chyna would be taking it old-school in a special Black History Month episode with homages to Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin, and Janet Jackson. Now we’ve got an exclusive look at the video for the remixed show theme song “Exceptional” from the Feb. 1 “influANTces” episode (8:00 p.m ET).

Click through to the video below to hear the revamped lyrics and see China all dolled up like the legendary ladies. 

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Jan 31 2013 04:46 PM ET

'Gravity Falls' returns with new episodes and Mabel as the boss: VIDEO

DISNEY CHANNEL

Mabel learns it’s good to be the boss as she takes control of the Shack when Gravity Falls returns with new episodes on the Friday Feb. 15 (9 p.m., ET/PT). It all starts when Mabel questions the way Stan runs the Shack and he challenges her to a bet – whoever can make the most money in three days wins the chance to run the Shack however they wish for the rest of the summer. Mabel takes the bet, throws on the biggest shoulderpads she could find and tries out some new/old leadership methods that have her coddling her employees and encouraging them to follow their hopes and dreams. But the results are not quite what she expected and Mabel finds herself just trying to get back some normalcy.

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Jan 30 2013 05:21 PM ET

'Doc McStuffins': Matters of the heart: VIDEO

Disney Junior

It’s always hard to share the ones you love. That’s a lesson kiddies can learn on this week’s Valentine’s Day-themed Doc McStuffins. When Doc gets a stuffed Valentine’s Day heart named Val as a gift, Lambie gets jealous because she thinks Doc likes her new toy better.

Check out the video below to see how Doc’s precious Lambie reacts to the newcomer co-opting her line.

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Jan 24 2013 04:57 PM ET

'The Wizards Return: Alex vs Alex' gets a premiere date

The one-hour Wizards of Waverly Place reunion special fans have been waiting a year for will air on March 15 (8 p.m. ET/PT), Disney Channel has announced. The special will follow Selena Gomez’s Alex and the rest of the Russo family as they visit long-lost relatives in Tuscany. A spell goes wrong and splits Alex in two, resulting in an Evil Alex who wants to take over the world — and a Good Alex who must stop Evil Alex at any cost. The story leads to a climactic battle between Alex’s two selves atop the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Gomez is also exec producing the special.

For more on Wizards of Waverly Place:
‘The Wizards Return: Alex vs Alex’: FIRST LOOK
Wizards of Waverly Place reunion special, starring Selena Gomez, is coming in 2013

For more on Selena Gomez:
Two new ‘Spring Breakers’ posters released, including one too hot for the U.S.

Jan 22 2013 10:32 AM ET

Carly Rae Jepsen set to 'Shake it Up' -- EXCLUSIVE

ERIC MCCANDLESS/DISNEY CHANNEL

The stars of Disney’s Shake it Up are ready to have a good time with singer Carly Rae Jepsen when she makes a guest appearance on the Feb. 24 episode. The pop star will play herself opposite series stars Bella Thorne and Zendaya (seen above with Jepsen), and she’ll perform her song “Sweetie” on the show’s show-within-a-show, Shake It Up, Chicago! In the episode, CeCe (Thorne) and Rocky (Zendaya) help Miss Burke (Tyra Banks) win over the heart of her crush, Mr. Zigfeld (Alfonso Ribeiro), while Logan, Ty and Deuce help Flynn build a soapbox car.

Take a look at another image from the episode after the jump: READ FULL STORY »

Jan 18 2013 02:23 PM ET

'The Wizards Return: Alex vs Alex': FIRST LOOK

A year after the last Wizards of Waverly Place episode aired, we get a first look at art from the one-hour reunion special airing this March, The Wizards Return: Alex vs Alex. The special will follow Selena Gomez’s Alex and the rest of the Russo family as they visit long-lost relatives in Tuscany. A spell goes wrong and splits Alex in two, resulting in an Evil Alex who wants to take over the world — and a Good Alex who must stop Evil Alex at any cost. The story leads to a climactic battle between Alex’s two selves atop the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Pretty much all of that is referenced in the concept art below. And nothing screams evil like a Cruella De Vil-esque streak of white hair. READ FULL STORY »

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