Selena Gomez is back casting spells for Disney ...


'Wizards of Waverly Place' Sequel Series a Go at Disney+
--------------------------------------------------------
Selena Gomez and David Henrie will return in the Disney branded
TV show that will launch this year on Disney Channel and the
streamer.

Wizards of Waverly Place is officially getting the sequel
series treatment.

Two months after handing out a pilot order for Wizards, Ayo
Davis' Disney Branded Television banner has handed out a formal
series order for the sequel series. The show will premiere this
year on both Disney Channel and Disney+.

Wizards production will begin next month in L.A. and feature
Selena Gomez and David Henrie reprising their roles as Alex and
Justin Russo. Both will exec produce the series. Henrie will
lead the cast of series regulars alongside Max Matenko
(Platonic), who plays Justin's youngest son, Milo. He joins the
previously announced cast that also includes Janice LeAnn Brown
(Bunk'd) in the lead role as a young, powerful wizard Billie;
Alkaio Thiele (Marvel's Spidey and his Amazing Friends) as
Justin's oldest son, Roman; and Mimi Gianopulos (Rutherford
Falls) as Justin's wife, Giada. Gomez will guest star in the
premiere.

Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas (Raven's Home) penned the pilot
and exec produce alongside Disney guru Gary Marsh (Descendants:
The Rise of Red). Andy Fickman (Race to Witch Mountain)
directed and executive produced the pilot and will direct
multiple episodes of the series, which revolves around Justin
as he chooses to live a mortal life with his family. When Alex
(Gomez) brings Billie to his home for help, Justin must mentor
the wizard-in-training.

"Wizards of Waverly Place captivated hearts with its
spellbinding adventures and big laughs, creating unforgettable
memories for kids and families everywhere," said Davis, who
serves as president of Disney Branded Television. "We can't
wait to step back into the magical world of Wizards, inviting
both longtime fans and a new generation to experience the
enchantment alongside Selena, David and our incredible cast and
crew."

Wizards of Waverly Place launched Gomez's career and was among a
roster of Disney Channel mega-hits that also included Hannah
Montana, Lizzie McGuire and That's So Raven, among others. With
the series launching on linear as well as streaming, it will help
to boost Disney Channel's roster of live-action comedy output
that includes the final season of Bunk'd, Raven's Home,
The Villains of Valley View and Pretty Freekin' Scary.

Disney Branded Television, which serves as one of the Mouse
House's internal studios, has been on a roll of late with hits
including Percy Jackson and the Olympians and Goosebumps, both of
which were renewed for second seasons. The latter, which has been
turned into an anthology, this week cast Friends favorite David
Schwimmer to lead its second season.


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On 3/22/24 2:53 PM, Your Name wrote:

Selena Gomez is back casting spells for Disney ...

   'Wizards of Waverly Place' Sequel Series a Go at Disney+
   --------------------------------------------------------
   Selena Gomez and David Henrie will return in the Disney branded
   TV show that will launch this year on Disney Channel and the
   streamer.

   Wizards of Waverly Place is officially getting the sequel
   series treatment.

   Two months after handing out a pilot order for Wizards, Ayo
   Davis' Disney Branded Television banner has handed out a formal
   series order for the sequel series. The show will premiere this
   year on both Disney Channel and Disney+.

   Wizards production will begin next month in L.A. and feature
   Selena Gomez and David Henrie reprising their roles as Alex and
   Justin Russo. Both will exec produce the series. Henrie will
   lead the cast of series regulars alongside Max Matenko
   (Platonic), who plays Justin's youngest son, Milo. He joins the
   previously announced cast that also includes Janice LeAnn Brown
   (Bunk'd) in the lead role as a young, powerful wizard Billie;
   Alkaio Thiele (Marvel's Spidey and his Amazing Friends) as
   Justin's oldest son, Roman; and Mimi Gianopulos (Rutherford
   Falls) as Justin's wife, Giada. Gomez will guest star in the
   premiere.

I cannot say I am looking forward to this. I doubt it will be half as
good as the original (which was kind of lightning in a bottle).

   Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas (Raven's Home) penned the pilot
   and exec produce alongside Disney guru Gary Marsh (Descendants:
   The Rise of Red). Andy Fickman (Race to Witch Mountain)
   directed and executive produced the pilot and will direct
   multiple episodes of the series, which revolves around Justin
   as he chooses to live a mortal life with his family. When Alex
   (Gomez) brings Billie to his home for help, Justin must mentor
   the wizard-in-training.

   "Wizards of Waverly Place captivated hearts with its
   spellbinding adventures and big laughs, creating unforgettable
   memories for kids and families everywhere," said Davis, who
   serves as president of Disney Branded Television. "We can't
   wait to step back into the magical world of Wizards, inviting
   both longtime fans and a new generation to experience the
   enchantment alongside Selena, David and our incredible cast and
   crew."

   Wizards of Waverly Place launched Gomez's career and was among a
   roster of Disney Channel mega-hits that also included Hannah
   Montana, Lizzie McGuire and That's So Raven, among others. With
   the series launching on linear as well as streaming, it will help
   to boost Disney Channel's roster of live-action comedy output
   that includes the final season of Bunk'd, Raven's Home,
   The Villains of Valley View and Pretty Freekin' Scary.

   Disney Branded Television, which serves as one of the Mouse
   House's internal studios, has been on a roll of late with hits
   including Percy Jackson and the Olympians and Goosebumps, both of
   which were renewed for second seasons. The latter, which has been
   turned into an anthology, this week cast Friends favorite David
   Schwimmer to lead its second season.

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Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> wrote:

Selena Gomez is back casting spells for Disney ...

'Wizards of Waverly Place' Sequel Series a Go at Disney+
--------------------------------------------------------
Selena Gomez and David Henrie will return in the Disney branded
TV show that will launch this year on Disney Channel and the
streamer.

Wizards of Waverly Place is officially getting the sequel
series treatment.

Two months after handing out a pilot order for Wizards, Ayo
Davis' Disney Branded Television banner has handed out a formal
series order for the sequel series. The show will premiere this
year on both Disney Channel and Disney+.

Wizards production will begin next month in L.A. and feature
Selena Gomez and David Henrie reprising their roles as Alex and
Justin Russo. Both will exec produce the series. Henrie will
lead the cast of series regulars alongside Max Matenko
(Platonic), who plays Justin's youngest son, Milo. He joins the
previously announced cast that also includes Janice LeAnn Brown
(Bunk'd) in the lead role as a young, powerful wizard Billie;
Alkaio Thiele (Marvel's Spidey and his Amazing Friends) as
Justin's oldest son, Roman; and Mimi Gianopulos (Rutherford
Falls) as Justin's wife, Giada. Gomez will guest star in the
premiere.

Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas (Raven's Home) penned the pilot
and exec produce alongside Disney guru Gary Marsh (Descendants:
The Rise of Red). Andy Fickman (Race to Witch Mountain)
directed and executive produced the pilot and will direct
multiple episodes of the series, which revolves around Justin
as he chooses to live a mortal life with his family. When Alex
(Gomez) brings Billie to his home for help, Justin must mentor
the wizard-in-training.

"Wizards of Waverly Place captivated hearts with its
spellbinding adventures and big laughs, creating unforgettable
memories for kids and families everywhere," said Davis, who
serves as president of Disney Branded Television. "We can't
wait to step back into the magical world of Wizards, inviting
both longtime fans and a new generation to experience the
enchantment alongside Selena, David and our incredible cast and
crew."

Wizards of Waverly Place launched Gomez's career and was among a
roster of Disney Channel mega-hits that also included Hannah
Montana, Lizzie McGuire and That's So Raven, among others. With
the series launching on linear as well as streaming, it will help
to boost Disney Channel's roster of live-action comedy output
that includes the final season of Bunk'd, Raven's Home,
The Villains of Valley View and Pretty Freekin' Scary.

Disney Branded Television, which serves as one of the Mouse
House's internal studios, has been on a roll of late with hits
including Percy Jackson and the Olympians and Goosebumps, both of
which were renewed for second seasons. The latter, which has been
turned into an anthology, this week cast Friends favorite David
Schwimmer to lead its second season.

<https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/wizards-of-waverly-place-sequel-series-disney-selena-gomez-1235858412/>

Sadly, no part of this sounds promising at all

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On 2024-03-22 23:42:46 +0000, Ian J. Ball said:

On 3/22/24 2:53 PM, Your Name wrote:

Selena Gomez is back casting spells for Disney ...

   'Wizards of Waverly Place' Sequel Series a Go at Disney+
   --------------------------------------------------------
   Selena Gomez and David Henrie will return in the Disney branded
   TV show that will launch this year on Disney Channel and the
   streamer.

   Wizards of Waverly Place is officially getting the sequel
   series treatment.

   Two months after handing out a pilot order for Wizards, Ayo
   Davis' Disney Branded Television banner has handed out a formal
   series order for the sequel series. The show will premiere this
   year on both Disney Channel and Disney+.

   Wizards production will begin next month in L.A. and feature
   Selena Gomez and David Henrie reprising their roles as Alex and
   Justin Russo. Both will exec produce the series. Henrie will
   lead the cast of series regulars alongside Max Matenko
   (Platonic), who plays Justin's youngest son, Milo. He joins the
   previously announced cast that also includes Janice LeAnn Brown
   (Bunk'd) in the lead role as a young, powerful wizard Billie;
   Alkaio Thiele (Marvel's Spidey and his Amazing Friends) as
   Justin's oldest son, Roman; and Mimi Gianopulos (Rutherford
   Falls) as Justin's wife, Giada. Gomez will guest star in the
   premiere.

I cannot say I am looking forward to this. I doubt it will be half as
good as the original (which was kind of lightning in a bottle).

That applies to pretty much every remake, reboot, or resurrection ...
but Hollyweird has almost no creational talent any longer. :-( That's
why very few resurrected shows last longer than a season or two.

The reality is that the original idea was a product of its time and the
people involved. Once any of those things change (including people
growing older), you've got a different product. Plus, in the case of
reboots, you've got a lot of silly new ideas by the new people, so it's
usually barely recognisable as having anything to do with the original
anyway.

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On 2024-03-23 00:11:37 +0000, anim8rfsk said:

Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> wrote:

Selena Gomez is back casting spells for Disney ...


'Wizards of Waverly Place' Sequel Series a Go at Disney+
--------------------------------------------------------
Selena Gomez and David Henrie will return in the Disney branded
TV show that will launch this year on Disney Channel and the
streamer.

Wizards of Waverly Place is officially getting the sequel
series treatment.

Two months after handing out a pilot order for Wizards, Ayo
Davis' Disney Branded Television banner has handed out a formal
series order for the sequel series. The show will premiere this
year on both Disney Channel and Disney+.

Wizards production will begin next month in L.A. and feature
Selena Gomez and David Henrie reprising their roles as Alex and
Justin Russo. Both will exec produce the series. Henrie will
lead the cast of series regulars alongside Max Matenko
(Platonic), who plays Justin's youngest son, Milo. He joins the
previously announced cast that also includes Janice LeAnn Brown
(Bunk'd) in the lead role as a young, powerful wizard Billie;
Alkaio Thiele (Marvel's Spidey and his Amazing Friends) as
Justin's oldest son, Roman; and Mimi Gianopulos (Rutherford
Falls) as Justin's wife, Giada. Gomez will guest star in the
premiere.

Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas (Raven's Home) penned the pilot
and exec produce alongside Disney guru Gary Marsh (Descendants:
The Rise of Red). Andy Fickman (Race to Witch Mountain)
directed and executive produced the pilot and will direct
multiple episodes of the series, which revolves around Justin
as he chooses to live a mortal life with his family. When Alex
(Gomez) brings Billie to his home for help, Justin must mentor
the wizard-in-training.

"Wizards of Waverly Place captivated hearts with its
spellbinding adventures and big laughs, creating unforgettable
memories for kids and families everywhere," said Davis, who
serves as president of Disney Branded Television. "We can't
wait to step back into the magical world of Wizards, inviting
both longtime fans and a new generation to experience the
enchantment alongside Selena, David and our incredible cast and
crew."

Wizards of Waverly Place launched Gomez's career and was among a
roster of Disney Channel mega-hits that also included Hannah
Montana, Lizzie McGuire and That's So Raven, among others. With
the series launching on linear as well as streaming, it will help
to boost Disney Channel's roster of live-action comedy output
that includes the final season of Bunk'd, Raven's Home,
The Villains of Valley View and Pretty Freekin' Scary.

Disney Branded Television, which serves as one of the Mouse
House's internal studios, has been on a roll of late with hits
including Percy Jackson and the Olympians and Goosebumps, both of
which were renewed for second seasons. The latter, which has been
turned into an anthology, this week cast Friends favorite David
Schwimmer to lead its second season.


<https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/wizards-of-waverly-place-sequel-series-disney-selena-gomez-1235858412/>

Sadly, no part of this sounds promising at all

Well ... if Gomez is busy "acting" (and likely an "executive producer"
as well) in this new show, then she might not have time for more
"singing", so that's a plus point. ;-)

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On Fri, 22 Mar 2024 17:11:37 -0700, anim8rfsk <anim8rfsk@cox.net>
wrote:

Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> wrote:

Selena Gomez is back casting spells for Disney ...


'Wizards of Waverly Place' Sequel Series a Go at Disney+
--------------------------------------------------------
Selena Gomez and David Henrie will return in the Disney branded
TV show that will launch this year on Disney Channel and the
streamer.

Wizards of Waverly Place is officially getting the sequel
series treatment.

<https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/wizards-of-waverly-place-sequel-series-disney-selena-gomez-1235858412/>

Sadly, no part of this sounds promising at all

I disagree. I think it sounds very promising. As in it will provide
hours of snarkable material. I'm sure it will deliver on that
potential.

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shawn <nanoflower@notforg.m.a.i.l.com> wrote:

On Fri, 22 Mar 2024 17:11:37 -0700, anim8rfsk <anim8rfsk@cox.net>
wrote:

Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> wrote:

Selena Gomez is back casting spells for Disney ...


'Wizards of Waverly Place' Sequel Series a Go at Disney+
--------------------------------------------------------
Selena Gomez and David Henrie will return in the Disney branded
TV show that will launch this year on Disney Channel and the
streamer.

Wizards of Waverly Place is officially getting the sequel
series treatment.

<https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/wizards-of-waverly-place-sequel-series-disney-selena-gomez-1235858412/>

Sadly, no part of this sounds promising at all

I disagree. I think it sounds very promising. As in it will provide
hours of snarkable material. I'm sure it will deliver on that
potential.

I’m not even sure it will be snarkable. The main problem is that it only
has one character from the original. At least they could’ve had him marry Harper.

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On 2024-03-23 06:33:56 +0000, anim8rfsk said:

shawn <nanoflower@notforg.m.a.i.l.com> wrote:

On Fri, 22 Mar 2024 17:11:37 -0700, anim8rfsk <anim8rfsk@cox.net>
wrote:

Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> wrote:

Selena Gomez is back casting spells for Disney ...


'Wizards of Waverly Place' Sequel Series a Go at Disney+
--------------------------------------------------------
Selena Gomez and David Henrie will return in the Disney branded
TV show that will launch this year on Disney Channel and the
streamer.

Wizards of Waverly Place is officially getting the sequel
series treatment.

<https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/wizards-of-waverly-place-sequel-series-disney-selena-gomez-1235858412/>

Sadly, no part of this sounds promising at all

I disagree. I think it sounds very promising. As in it will provide
hours of snarkable material. I'm sure it will deliver on that
potential.

I'm not even sure it will be snarkable. The main problem is that it only
has one character from the original. At least they could’ve had him marry Harper.

Two characters (at least):

"Selena Gomez and David Henrie will return".

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