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Wizards Beyond Waverly Place has premiered on Disney Channel!

The first nine episodes of the new continuation of Wizards of Waverly Place are currently available to stream on Disney+, but fans have been wondering where the rest of the Russos are.

David Henrie stars in the new show as Justin Russo, while Selena Gomez and David DeLuise both make singular appearances as Alex and Jerry, respectively.

While Jake T Austin previously said he was going to be on the show, returning as Max Russo, and Maria Canals-Barrera, aka Theresa Russo, reunited with the Davids and Selena, neither were in any of the first episodes.

In a new interview, showrunners Scott Thomas and Jed Elinoff open up about why everyone hasn’t been on the show yet and if they ever will be.

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“The absolute hope is that throughout this season and into future seasons,...

Twelve years after Wizards of Waverly Place ended, the Big Apple has a new wizard in town.

Sequel series Wizards Beyond Waverly Place is now streaming on Disney+, 17 years after the original teen fantasy show that launched the careers of Selena Gomez, David Henrie and Jake T. Austin. The spinoff sitcom stars Janice LeAnn Brown as Billie, a young and powerful wizard who requires training. She finds the now-grown-up Justin Russo (reprised by Henrie), who had given up his wizarding life to live free of magic with his wife and two sons on Staten Island.

At a glance: How to stream Wizards Beyond Waverly Place online

Premiere date: Oct. 30 No. of episodes: 10 TV channel: Disney Channel Stream online: Disney+ Stream 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place' On Disney+

Executive-produced by Gomez and Henrie, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place also stars Alkaio Thiele, Max Matenko, Taylor Cora, Mimi Gianopulos, Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas.

Dan Benson had a blunt reaction to something his former co-star David Henrie said in a new video that has gone viral online.

The two previously co-starred on Disney Channel‘s Wizards of Waverly Place, and Dan has been very open about his time on the show, the new sequel series and his new career as an adult film star.

In a new video with the cast of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, David seemingly threw some shade at Dan, and the latter had some words to say about it.

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The video sees the cast of the new show taking a Buzzfeed quiz to find out which Wizards character they would be, when one of the questions is, “And finally, choose a recurring character who should guest star on Wizards Beyond Waverly Place!”

After reading the prompt, David seemed to look at the options, which...

It’s been just over 10 years since “Wizards of Waverly Place” came to an end on Disney Channel, and now it’s time for the next generation to come in with “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.”

Premiering on Disney Channel on Tuesday night, the sequel series centers on Justin Russo (David Henrie), now grown up and living a non-magical life with his wife and two sons. That is, until his sister Alex (Selena Gomez) shows up at his door with a young, powerful wizard who needs a teacher.

Though the new series follows a new set of characters, fans will definitely see some of the old ones in the show. But just in case you’re impatient — or your fave may not appear — we’ve rounded everyone up for you.

Here’s what the original “Wizards of Waverly Place” cast looks like then and now.

Getty Images/Disney Channel Alex Russo...

Everything is not what it seems — even when it comes to what the original “Wizards of Waverly Place” characters are up to in the sequel series. Some of those updates are fairly surprising.

“Wizards Beyond Waverly Place,” which premiered on Disney Channel on Tuesday night and will be streaming its first nine episodes on Disney+ come Wednesday, centers on a now-adult Justin Russo (David Henrie), who’s living a non-magical life — well, sort of, more on that momentarily — with his wife and kids.

When Alex (Selena Gomez) shows up with a new young wizard who needs help, Justin has a choice to make in order to help safeguard the entire wizarding world.

Yes, we see Justin and his sister reunited in the premiere episode, and their futures might just be exactly what you predicted — or not.

According to star David Henrie, “it was really easy” for him and Selena Gomez...

The Russo family returned to Disney Channel on Tuesday, and it’s fair to say that things have never been less what they seem.

Picking up where Wizards of Waverly Place left off more than a decade ago, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place reintroduces fans to former teen wizard phenom Justin Russo (played by David Henrie), now a married father of two living on Staten Island. We learn in the premiere that he has been living a mortal, magic-free existence ever since he was fired as the youngest headmaster of WizTech over something referred to as “the unicorn incident.”

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What does life look like for Justin and Alex Russo now? Well, fans are going to find out in “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.”

The new series, premiering on Disney Channel on Tuesday night, is a continuation of the original “Wizards of Waverly Place,” this time focusing on grown-up Justin (David Henrie) and his own family.

Don’t worry, Alex (Selena Gomez) is still around to cause trouble for him, and you’ll see her in the first episode.

Here’s everything you need to know about the new series.

When does it premiere?

The series premieres on Tuesday, October 29 at 8 p.m. Et on Disney Channel.

Is “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place” streaming?

Not right away, but you won’t have to wait very long at all. After its premiere on Disney Channel on Tuesday, you’ll be able to stream the series on Disney+ on Wednesday.

When do new episodes come out?...

New Movie Alert: The Best Flicks Coming to Each Streamer This Week (October 28-November 3) - Main Image

As Halloween is fast approaching, here's your New Movie Alert guide for the best flicks hitting each streamer this week from October 28 to November 3!

Keep in mind that most of the streaming services will also soon be including more classic Christmas movies to celebrate and encourage the holiday spirit ahead of December.

New Movies Hitting Netflix This Week

From October 28 to November 3, Netflix's roster offers time traveling, romance, horror, drama, and a bunch of animation flicks kids can enjoy! For now, here are a couple of standouts worth binge-watching:

October 30-31Time Cut (2024)Martha (2024)Harold and the Purple Crayon (2024)

Time Cut tells the story of a teenage girl who travels back to stop a killer from murdering her sister.

Martha is a documentary flick about Martha Stewart's journey to becoming the US's "first self-made,...

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place is the sequel to the hugely popular Disney series, and here’s the trailer for the new series.

Wizards Of Waverly Place was among a collection of Disney shows, like Hannah Montana and Sonny With A Chance, that catapulted their female lead to superstardom.

Selena Gomez became a pop star alongside her Disney career, then transitioned into equally popular roles as an adult – Only Murders In The Building, in which she stars alongside Steve Martin and Martin Short, has been renewed for a fifth series.

Created by Todd J Greenwald, Wizards followed Gomez as Alex Russo, the middle child in a family that also included older brother Justin, played by David Henrie, and Max, played by Jake T. Austin. David DeLuise and Maria Canals-Baria played parents Jerry and Theresa. The overarching plot saw the children compete between themselves in a competition to determine which of them would keep their powers.

Calling all wizards! Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, the Wizards of Waverly Place spin-off series, finally has an official release date. And it's very fitting given the month and season we're going to be in. When can you expect to see the highly-anticipated sequel show?

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place premieres Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 on Disney Channel and Disney+! That's just in time for Halloween. Even though I'm an adult, I know what some of my Halloween plans are going to entail. This is a lovely throwback to my, and our, childhood after all if you guys are in the same age range as I am. I absolutely can't wait!

According to Deadline, the first two episodes of the magical show will air on Disney Channel starting at 8 p.m. Et. However if you have a subscription on the streamer, then the first 8 episodes will be available to stream on premiere day on Disney+. Per TVLine,...

David Henrie exclusively tells Ok! what it was like to reunite with his 'Wizards of Waverly Place' cast members. @Davidhenrie/Instagram

Twelve years after Wizards of Waverly Place ended on Disney Channel, David Henrie, who played Justin Russo, and Selena Gomez, Alex Russo, are finally back in action, as they are both working on the sequel Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.

"The moment before Selena and I did our first scene together was a really special one. We were behind a door, and we had to come in. They yelled, 'Action,' we came in through the door, and I remember looking at her and there were no words spoken, but I just thought, 'It's been 15 years and it doesn't feel like we've missed a beat.' The second the door opened, Alex and Justin were alive. It was a really special thing for both of us," the 35-year-old,...

Selena Gomez reunites with on-screen brother David Henrie in this first look at the upcoming reboot/sequel series Wizards Beyond Waverly Place!

The 32-year-old actress will be serving as an executive producer on the series, and she will guest star as Alex Russo in the first episode. David is also executive producing and is part of the main cast.

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In a just released first look, fans get to see the first footage from the new series, including behind-the-scenes and never-before-seen clips, as well as moments with the series lead cast!

Also seen in the first look video is David DeLuise, who is set to reprise his role as the patriarch of the family, Jerry Russo.

Here’s a synopsis: The series follows an adult Justin Russo, who has chosen to lead a normal, mortal life with his family, Giada, Roman and Milo. When Justin...

Today, during the Disney Channel premiere of Descendants: The Rise of Red, an in-production first look at Wizards Beyond Waverly Place was revealed.

The piece features behind-the-scenes moments with the series lead cast, including David Henrie and Janice LeAnn Brown, as well as executive producer and guest star Selena Gomez. Fans of the franchise can also spot a familiar face, David DeLuise, who is returning to guest star as the Russo family patriarch, Jerry Russo.

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place follows an adult Justin Russo, who has chosen to lead a normal, mortal life with his family, Giada, Roman, and Milo.

When Justin’s sister Alex brings Billie to his home seeking help, Justin realizes he must dust off his magical skills to mentor the wizard-in-training while also juggling his everyday responsibilities — and safeguarding the future of the Wizard World.

The series stars David Henrie (as Justin Russo), Janice LeAnn Brown...

Everything may not be what it seems, but some things just never change — including Alex Russo giving her brother a hard time about wizard training. This time, it’s happening in a new behind-the-scenes look at “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.”

Footage from the sequel series — first ordered at the start of this year and revealed its official title back in May — aired on Disney Channel Friday night, during the broadcast premiere of “Descendants: The Rise of Red,” and introduced fans to the new Alex.

Don’t worry, we don’t mean that our girl has been replaced. In fact, Selena Gomez is all over this footage, as she’ll reprise her role in the series premiere and is an executive producer on the series. And no, there isn’t another double of her like in “The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex.” We just mean that there’s a new young wizard in town,...

Disney released a first look at its upcoming Wizards of Waverly Place sequel series, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.

The two-minute video (below) that aired during the Disney Channel premiere of Descendants: The Rise of Red features behind-the-scenes moments from the show, featuring David Henrie’s Justin Russo and Selena Gomez’s Alex Russo, his onscreen sister. It also includes another familiar face from the original series: David DeLuise’s Jerry Russo.

While Gomez serves as an executive producer on the Wizards of Waverly Place reboot, she is only expected to appear in the first episode at this point. “This is where it all started,” she said in the first look. “We’re home.”

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place follows Justin as an adult, as he’s chosen to lead a normal, mortal life with his wife and two sons. When Alex shows up on his doorstep with Billie (Janice LeAnn Brown), a wizard-in-training,...

A first look video at “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place” has been revealed by Disney, featuring behind-the-scenes moments with the series lead cast, including David Henrie and Janice LeAnn Brown, along with executive producer and guest star Selena Gomez.

“This is where it all started,” Gomez says in the production first look. “We’re home!”

The “Wizards of Waverly Place” spinoff follows an adult Justin Russo (Henrie) who chooses to lead a normal, mortal life with his family Giada (Mimi Gianopulos), Roman (Alkaio Thiele) and Milo (Max Matenko). When Alex Russo (Gomez) brings Billie (Brown) to his home seeking help, Justin has to brush up on his magical skills to mentor the young wizard-in-training and juggle his everyday responsibilities.

The first look features clips from the upcoming sitcom series, and sees Alex and Billie step through a magical portal to get into Justin’s house. Billie uses her powers to make...

The feud between Selena Gomez and Miley Cyrus has been explained. Jennifer Stone and David DeLuise have a podcast about the Disney show, Wizards Of Waverly Place. Jennifer let fans know what happened between the two when they were younger. Fans have been dying to know what happened between the two of them to cause the friction. Keep reading to find out what was going on.

New Wizards Of Waverly Place

The Disney show will have a reboot. After more than a decade away from the screens, the Russos are returning. The new show will be called Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. Selena Gomez, David Henrie, Jennifer Stone, Jake T Austin, and so many more will be returning to the show. This is something the cast has wanted forever. Adults are getting to return to their childhood roots by getting to watch a new version of one of their favorite shows.

Disney Channel’s popular comedy series “Wizards of Waverly Place” is set for a revival with a new spinoff, “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place,” and fans can expect to see some familiar faces. Selena Gomez, who starred as Alex Russo in the original series, has confirmed her involvement in the project, albeit in a limited capacity.

During a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Gomez expressed her excitement about the spinoff, stating, “It’s a show that means a lot to me. I will be in the first episode. I’m executive producing it.” She added emotionally, “It brings me to tears because that is the beginning of where I started. And to honor it in this way has truly been a blast, and I can’t wait for people to see it.”

While Gomez will only appear in the pilot episode, her involvement as an executive producer alongside David Henrie,...

David Henrie is teasing the Wizards of Waverly Place sequel series and his reunion with Selena Gomez.

In a new interview, Henrie shared details on working with Gomez after 10 years since the original series was wrapped with a Disney Channel television movie.

“It was awesome. We didn’t want it to end. It was great,” Henrie told Us Weekly in an interview. “She’s so good. She has such a quick wit that’s only gotten stronger.”

Henrie and Gomez are set to reprise their roles as Justin and Alex Russo, respectively, in the sequel series tentatively titled Wizards.

“We have a couple scenes that I think will choke up the original fan of the original show, and they’re really touching, and they went really well. So, I’m excited for you to see it,” Henrie teased.

In the follow-up series, an adult Justin Russo (Henrie), has chosen to lead a normal,...

David Henrie is teasing his reunion with Selena Gomez in the Wizards of Waverly Place revival series.

The actor spoke with Us Weekly about the upcoming sequel series on Disney+, which follows his character, Justin Russo, as he attempts to live a mortal life with his family. When Alex Russo (Gomez) brings a young, powerful wizard named Billie (Janice LeAnn Brown) to Justin’s home for help, he must mentor the wizard-in-training.

“It was awesome. We didn’t want it to end. It was great,” Henrie told the publication of filming with Gomez again more than 10 years after the original series ended. “She’s so good. She has such a quick wit that’s only gotten stronger.”

The Wizards of Waverly Place ran on Disney Channel from 2007 to 2012 and launched the careers of Gomez, Henrie and Jake T. Austin, who portrayed their onscreen younger brother, Max.

Despite having spent so many years apart,...

Get ready to take a magical trip down memory lane as we delve into the world of Wizards of Waverly Place.

It’s been over a decade and a half since the show first enchanted audiences on October 12, 2007, becoming an instant fan favorite.

The show revolved around the Russo family living in New York’s Greenwich Village. Siblings Alex, Justin, and Max inherited magical powers from their father.

Explore the Magical World Selena Gomez as Alex Russo David DeLuise as Jerry Russo Jake T. Austin as Max Russo Bill Chott as Mr. Laritate David Henrie as Justin Russo Gregg Sulkin as Mason Greyback Jennifer Stone as Harper Finkle Maria Canals-Barrera as Theresa Russo Bridgit Mendler as Juliet Van Heusen Daniel Benson as Zeke Beakerman

Season 4 promo shot of Wizards of Waverly Place featuring Maria Canals-Barrera, David DeLuise, Jake T. Austin, Selena Gomez, David Henrie, and Jennifer Stone (Credit: Disney Channel...

In 2008, Demi Lovato rose to prominence for her role as aspiring singer Mitchie Torres in the 2008 American musical television film Camp Rock.

The Sonny with a Chance actress also starred in its 2010 sequel Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam.

Nick Jonas, Kevin Jonas, Demi Lovato, and Joe Jonas in the 2008 American musical television film Camp Rock (Credit: Disney)

Reflections on Camp Rock

In July 2020, Demi rewatched Camp Rock and shared a series of Instagram Story videos with commentary on the 2008 Disney Channel movie that made her famous.

“The amount of awkward f—ing things I did in this movie… I can’t,” Lovato captioned a scene of herself and co-star Alyson Stoner, who portrayed Caitlyn Gellar.

“I told yall – how awkward am I?!!!” the artist added while laughing uncontrollably in the background.

Camp Rock premiered on Disney Channel on June 20, 2008, when Demi was 15. She was born on August 20, 1992, and turned...

Everything is what it seemed: The Russos are back!

On Friday, Disney Channel announced that it green-lit a series sequel for Wizards of Waverly Place with its original stars Selena Gomez and David Henrie executive producing and reprising their roles in the show set to premiere this fall. Gomez will return as Alex Russo in a guest star role for the first episode, while Henrie will return as a series regular.

Also joining the series are child actors Max Matenko as Justin’s son Milo, along with Janice LEAnn Brown as young wizard Billie,...

Disney Channel has given an official series order to its “Wizards of Waverly Place” sequel, this time with the working title “Wizards.” Original stars Selena Gomez and David Henrie are set to exec produce, while Gomez will appear in a guest role and Henrie will be back full time as a series regular.

Production will begin next month in Los Angeles on “Wizards,” which is aimed for a premiere later this year on both Disney Channel and Disney+. The pickup follows news in January that a pilot had been ordered for the potential return to Waverly Place.

Disney Branded Television is behind “Wizards,” with Gomez returning in the premiere episode as Alex Russo and Henrie back full time as Justin Russo. Max Matenko (“Platonic”) has joined the cast as Justin’s youngest son, Milo, and joins the previously announced cast, including Janice LeAnn Brown (“Bunk’d”) in the lead role as young,...

Jake T. Austin wasn’t pictured in a recent Russo reunion on Instagram, but the actor says he’ll rejoin his Wizards of Waverly Place family for the Disney Channel show’s upcoming sequel series. On Instagram on Saturday, David DeLuise and David Henrie posted a photo of themselves with former costars Selena Gomez and Maria Canals-Barrera. “The Russos coming back,” they wrote in the caption, adding a heart emoji and a magic wand emoji. Canals-Barrera posted another pic from the mini-reunion, telling fans, “You guys are gonna love the new Wizards show.” Those two pics didn’t include Austin, but he reposted DeLuise and Henrie’s upload on his Instagram Stories and wrote, “Wow! Am looking forward to getting together with my Wizards family.” Jake T. Austin/Instagram On the original Wizards — which aired from 2007 to 2017 — DeLuise and Canals-Barrera played the ex-wizard Jerry Russo and his mortal wife, Theresa.

Max Russo is coming back for the Wizards of Waverly Place reboot!

We’ve gotten some exciting casting news since it was announced that the beloved Disney Channel series was coming back with original stars Selena Gomez and David Henrie involved. The pair played siblings Alex and Justin Russo.

David DeLuise and Maria Canals-Barrera (Selena and David‘s onscreen parents) also confirmed that they’re back in action. If you’re keeping track, the only member of the Russo family who had not yet commented on the reboot was the youngest brother Max, played by Jake T. Austin.

That changed on Saturday (January 27).

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Jake hopped on his Instagram story to reveal that he would also be returning. He reposted a photo of Selena, David, Maria and David with his followers and shared the happy news.

“Wow! Am looking forward to getting together with my wizards family,...

Hanging out with family can be so magical, don’t you think?

That’s the vibe we’re getting from a new photo that has us very excited for Disney Channel’s in-the-works Wizards of Waverly Place sequel series.

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On Instagram Friday, David DeLuise and David Henrie — who played father and son Jerry and Justin Russo, respectively, in the original show — posted a...

Selena Gomez is reuniting with her Wizards of Waverly Place family ahead of the series revival!

The iconic Disney Channel comedy show aired from 2007 to 2012. On January 18, it was announced that a Wizards of Waverly Place sequel series is in the works.

Selena and many of her former co-stars are set to return!

On Friday (January 26), David Henrie and David DeLuise jointly posted a photo of the two of them with Selena and Maria Canals-Barrera.

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The heartwarming photo shows Selena getting back together with her onscreen parents and older brother!

The sole absent member of the Russo family was Jake T. Austin, who played the Russo siblings’ youngest member.

The snapshot was captioned: “The Russos ❤️...

A sequel to Wizards of Waverly Palace may be coming to Disney. The company has ordered a pilot for a sequel series, which will be executive-produced by original series stars Selena Gomez and David Henrie.

The original Wizards of Waverly Palace series aired on Disney Channel for four seasons between 2007 and 2012. The show stars Gomez, Henrie, Jake T. Austin, Jennifer Stone, Maria Canals-Barrera, and David DeLuise. The story revolves around teen Alex Russo (Gomez) and her siblings Justin (Henrie) and Max (Austin), who all have magical abilities. They undergo training and know that one day, they'll compete to win the sole custody of their family's powers.

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Following the news that former Wizards of Waverly Place stars Selena Gomez and David Henrie are reprising their roles in a new Disney Channel sequel series, fans of the original show can’t help but wonder which other familiar faces might appear (as if by magic!) in the project.

Tentatively titled Wizards, the new show is a continuation of the original sitcom, which aired from 2007 to 2012. Both Gomez and Henrie are executive-producing, but only Henrie is expected to remain a regular if the pilot is picked up to series, whereas Gomez is only guest-starring in the first episode.

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Wizards Pilot: Everything You Need To Know About Selena Gomez & David Henrie’s Wizards Of Waverly Place Reboot! (Photo Credit – IMDb)

It looks like the fan prayers have been heard because Selena Gomez has announced the Wizards Of Waverly Place sequel! Her on-screen brother, David Henrie, will also be reprising his character of Justin Russo. From cast and plot to release date, below is everything you need to know about the upcoming Disney show.

It all began as Selena Gomez shared a throwback still alongside David Henrie from Wizards Of Waverly Place. The text on the Instagram story read, “We’re back,” leaving the massive fan base excited. Her co-star also shared, “Been waiting to talk about this forever. Let’s have a magical 2024 y’all. The Russo’s are back.”

Selena Gomez & David Henrie confirm Wizards Pilot

Disney has ordered a pilot for the follow-up of Wizards Of Waverly Place sequel.

Everything’s not what it seems: The Russos are back!

Disney Channel has ordered a pilot for a Wizards of Waverly Place sequel, with both Selena Gomez and David Henrie reprising their roles as Justin and Alex Russo.

“The Russos are excited to become a part of your family, once again, but we’ve grown,” Henrie wrote on Instagram. “2024, the year magic comes back!”

Per Variety, Henrie will executive produce the potential series, which would pick up after a “mysterious incident at WizTech” where Justin Russo decided to leave his...

Exclusive: One of Disney’s signature comedies, Wizards of Waverly Place, is getting a sequel. Disney Branded Television has ordered a pilot for the follow-up, which is executive produced by original stars Selena Gomez and her small screen sibling David Henrie. Gomez will guest star in the pilot for Disney Channel as the character that helped launch her career, Alex Russo, with David Henrie reprising the role of Justin Russo as a series regular. He is joined by new cast members Janice LeAnn Brown (Disney’s Just Roll with It), Alkaio Thiele (Call Me Kat) and Mimi Gianopulos (American Princess).

The revival pilot comes from writers and executive producers Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas who are behind another Disney Channel comedy spinoff, Raven’s Home. It picks up after a mysterious incident at WizTech, where an adult Justin Russo has left his wizard powers behind, opting for a normal, human life...

Exclusive: Film director Michelle Danner has finished Principal Photography on The Italians, a quirky dramedy about family, love and Italian cooking. With Federico Verardi as director of Photography, the film finished shooting in LA. The film stars Matthew Daddario, Rob Estes, David DeLuise, Perrey Reeves, Olivia Luccardi, with Lainie Kazan and Abigail Breslin.

Written by Lisa Visca, The Italians shows the Vitali Family, an Italian-American family, as they meet their son’s new fiance who is decidedly Not Italian.

Danner states: “This is a deeply touching story about loving family, forgiving family and irresistible Italian food.”

The Italians is Danner’s eighth directorial project following on the heels of her latest success, “Miranda’s Victim,” was released this fall and told the incredible true story about the creation of the Miranda Warning after the brutal assault on 18 year old Patricia Weir.

Danner is also an acting teacher and co-founder of the...

David DeLuise is reflecting on some fellow actors’ unprofessional behaviour on TV sets — and he’s not afraid to name names.

During the latest edition of PodCo’s “Wizards of Waverly Pod” rewatch series, in which he and fellow “Wizards of Waverly Place” alum Jennifer Stone share hosting duties, DeLuise looked back at the time he landed a guest spot as a murder victim on “CSI: Miami”, in which he shared a scene with star David Caruso.

His character, he explained, met his end after being stabbed in the neck, with Caruso’s Det. Horatio Caine showing up at the crime scene.

“So I was dead. All I did in the scene with him, I was dead,” DeLuise recalled.

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“[Caruso] came, like, four hours late. They had lit, pre-lit, pre-shot the whole scene… I’m dead, I’m laying in blood,...

David DeLuise recently addressed fat jokes made about his character Jerry Russo on the Disney Channel show Wizards of Waverly Place. On the Wizards of Waverly Pod episode, the actor shared the negative impact these jokes had on him. Here’s what DeLuise and other Wizards of Waverly Place alum have said about having to deal with body shaming.

The Disney Channel show ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ (L-r): Jennifer Stone, Selena Gomez, Jake T. Austin, David Henrie-David DeLuise, and Maria-Canals Barrera in ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ | Eric McCandless/Disney Channel via Getty Images

The Disney Channel teen sitcom Wizards of Waverly Place debuted in October 2007. The show ran for four seasons and 106 episodes from 2007 to 2012. Fans will remember the magical Russo family, as the three children learn to balance ordinary teen life with their abilities.

The starring character in the teen sitcom is Alex Russo, played by Selena Gomez.

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More than a decade after the "Wizards of Waverly Place" series finale aired in 2012, showrunner Peter Murrieta validated one of Disney Channel's biggest ships: Alex Russo and Stevie Nichols. Speaking with former "Wizards" stars Jennifer Stone and David DeLuise on the "Wizards of Waverly Pod" on March 27, Murrieta confirmed that Alex, played by Selena Gomez, was bisexual and had romantic feelings for Stevie, played by Hayley Kiyoko.

"It was pretty clear to all of us what that relationship was."

When asked if there was a storyline he would have liked to explore further in the series, Murrieta didn't hesitate to reference the obvious flirtations between the characters on screen. "I wish we could have played more with what was quite obvious to a lot of us: the relationship between Stevie and Alex," he said.

For anyone who needs a refresher on the pair's friendship,...

Fans were not wrong to pick up on queer undercurrents in “The Wizards of Waverly Place”.

On the “Wizards of Waverly Pod”, Peter Murrieta, showrunner on the Disney Channel series in its first three years, confirmed longtime theories about Alex Russo’s sexuality.

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Since the show aired, many fans have speculated about the strong chemistry between the lead character, played by Selena Gomez, and her friend on the show, Stevie Nichols, played by Hayley Kiyoko.

“I wished we could have played more with what was quite obvious to a lot of us, which was the relationship between Stevie and Alex,” Murrieta told podcast host, and former “Wizards” star Jennifer Stone.

“We weren’t able to in that time, but it was...

Wizards of Waverly Place showrunner Peter Murrieta, has commented on a long-standing fan rumour regarding the sexuality of Selena Gomez’s character.

Gomez rose to fame on the Disney Channel sitcom about a magical family, which aired from 2007 to 2012.

In 2010, Hayley Kiyoko made a guest appearance as Stevie Nichols, an evil wizard. Throughout the four episodes she was in, fans theorised that there was romantic chemistry between Stevie and Gomez’s character Alex Russo.

Appearing on the Wizards of Waverly Pod recap podcast on Monday (27 March), writer Murrieta confirmed the rumours when asked â€.â€.if there were any storylines on the show he wished he’d been able to explore further.

“Easy, easy, easy,” Murrietta replied. “I wished we could have played more with what was quite obvious to a lot of us, which was the relationship between Stevie and Alex.”

“We weren’t able to in that time,...

No disrespect to Alex Russo’s star-crossed romance with werewolf Mason, but the original showrunner of Disney Channel’s Wizards of Waverly Place had a much more interesting pairing in mind for Selena Gomez‘s character, one fans never got to see.

During his appearance on the March 27 episode of rewatch podcast Wizards of Waverly Pod, Peter Murrieta, who ran Wizards for its first three seasons (2007–2010), was asked to share a storyline he wishes he could have explored further. And it’s a biggie.

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Selena Gomez is a triple-threat star who has been a mainstay in pop culture since she was a young girl. Gomez began her career on the children’s TV series Barney & Friends, proving her talent and going on to land many other high-profile opportunities. These days, Gomez is an actor and singer with many irons in the fire — but many of her fans still know her best for her work on the Disney Channel, specifically as Alex Russo in Wizards of Waverly Place.

However, in the years following Gomez’s departure from the show, she lost touch with many of her co-stars. In a recent podcast interview with her Wizards of Waverly Place co-stars Jennifer Stone and David DeLuise, Gomez revealed why she fell out of touch with them.

Selena Gomez rose to prominence on ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ (L-r): David DeLuise, David Henrie, Jennifer Stone, Jake T. Austin,...

Selena Gomez said her “biggest mistake” was falling out of touch with her Wizards of Waverly Place costars.

The actor and singer shot to fame on the Disney show, playing teenage witch Alex Russo for four seasons between 2007 and 2012.

Gomez appeared on the Wizards of Waverly Pod podcast with her former costars Jennifer Stone and David DeLuise – who played her best friend and father, respectively – on Monday (27 February).

During a Q&a segment of the podcast, Gomez was asked what her “biggest mistake” was, to which she replied: “Probably not staying in touch with you guys.”

“I felt ashamed of the decisions that I made,” the Only Murders in the Building star explained.

“I didn’t want you guys to see me in the state that I was in because A, you would have told me the truth which terrifies me, and A, I didn’t want to let you down.

Selena Gomez spent five years, 106 episodes and one television movie as the face of Disney Channel’s “Wizards of Waverly Place” franchise. When she outgrew her Disney image and became a pop star and film actor, she left many of the relationships she forged on “Waverly Place” behind. Joining former co-stars Jennifer Stone and David DeLuise on the “Wizards of Waverly Pod” podcast, Gomez admitted that one of her biggest mistakes in life was losing touch with her Disney family. Stone and DeLuise played Gomez’s best friend and father on the Disney hit, respectively.

“I think I slowly became kind of shamed. I felt ashamed of the decisions that I made,” Gomez told her former “Waverly Place” co-stars. “I didn’t want you guys to see me in the state that I was in, because A, you would have told me the truth, which terrifies me, and B, I...

When Selena Gomez’s time as Alex Russo on Wizards of Waverly Place came to an end in 2012 after four seasons, the then 20-year-old’s focus shifted almost immediately toward establishing her post-Disney career. First came Spring Breakers that same year, then her debut solo album Stars Dance the following. All the while, she drifted apart from the on-set family she had spent four years with while filming the hit show. Now 30 and able to reflect on the years since, Gomez said letting those relationships slip away as one of her biggest mistakes.

Selena Gomez is getting candid about her biggest regrets since starring as Alex Russo on Wizards of Waverly Place, the Disney Channel show that kick-started her career.

On Monday’s episode of the Wizards of Waverly Pod with Jennifer Stone and David DeLuise, the singer said her biggest mistake so far was “not staying in touch” with her co-stars from the series.

“I felt ashamed of the decisions that I made,” the Only Murders in the Building actress explained. “I didn’t want you guys to see me in the state that I was in because a, you would have told me the truth which terrifies me, and b, I didn’t want to let you down.”

Gomez starred alongside Stone (Harper Finkle), DeLuise (Jerry Russo), David Henrie (Justin Russo), Jake T. Austin (Max Russo), and Maria Canals-Barrera (Theresa Russo) in the hit show from 2007 to 2012.

DeLuise responded to Gomez’s vulnerability,...

Wizards of Waverly Place was one of the most popular shows on the Disney Channel in the early 2000s. Selena Gomez, who starred in the series as Alex Russo, became an instant sensation.

Gomez has gone on to have a successful career as an adult as both a singer and an actor. She currently stars in Only Murders in the Building, along with comedy legends Steve Martin and Martin Short. She has also had 8 top-ten songs and is said to be working on new music.

However, her rise to fame began on the Disney Channel.

Selena Gomez was the breakout star on ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’

Gomez began acting at a very young age. She spent her ninth birthday at an open casting call for the children’s show, Barney & Friends, where she ultimately got the part of Gianna. She spent two years singing and dancing with the purple dinosaur.

AdLarge announced today that they have added the PodCo Network to their Podcast portfolio. PodCo, located in Los Angeles, California is focused on capturing gripping conversation between iconic personalities. They currently produce several podcasts hosted by television stars from both Disney and Nickelodeon.

Led by husband and wife producing team, Brendan Rooney and Christy Carlson Romano, PodCo has launched the Wizards of Waverly Pod, hosted by Jennifer Stone and David DeLuise, Ned’s Declassified Podcast Survival Guide hosted by Devon Werkheiser, Lindsey Shaw, and Daniel Curtis Lee, and the Brotherly Love Podcast hosted by Joey, Matt, and Andy Lawrence. Wizards started February 6th with new episodes every Monday and features guests, including the incomparable Selena Gomez, who's already recorded a deeply emotional episode and has plans to regularly return. Neds launches its first episode today, Wednesday, February 15Th with new episodes being released every Wednesday and Brotherly Love will release its first episode on Friday,...

Christy Carlson Romano, the former Disney Channel star known for voicing the title role in “Kim Possible” and playing Ren Stevens in “Even Stevens,” has launched PodCo, a podcast network that will focus on rewatches hosted by the stars of popular TV series. The company’s initial slate includes rewatch podcasts about Disney Channel’s “Wizards of Waverly Place,” Nickelodeon’s “Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide” and NBC and the WB’s “Brotherly Love,” all launching in February. PodCo is also currently in production on a podcast about Disney Channel’s “Even Stevens.”

“Wizards of Waverly Pod” will be hosted by “Wizards of Waverly Place” stars Jennifer Stone, who played Harper Finkle, and David DeLuise, who played Jerry Russo. The podcast premieres on Feb. 6, with episodes debuting weekly on Mondays and featuring guests including Selena Gomez, who led the series as Alex Russo. Gomez has already recorded one episode of “Wizards of Waverly Pod,...

The things you do for friendship. An interview recently resurfaced following the release of Selena Gomez's intimate "My Mind & Me" documentary reveals the star years ago made a professional sacrifice for one of her closest friends at the time, Demi Lovato. In a 2020 appearance on Wildchat Sports, television director David DeLuise, who played the Russo family's lovable patriarch on "Wizards of Waverly Place," said Gomez turned down the starring role in "Camp Rock" to ensure that it would go to Lovato.

"I've never really said this story, but . . . they offered 'Camp Rock' to Selena," DeLuise said at the time. He continued, "And Selena knew that if she had passed on it, that Demi would get the part." Gomez already had her breakout as Alex Russo in "Wizards of Waverly Place," and apparently, in an effort to help Lovato catch her own big break, she gave up the...

There is a distinct flavor of the brawnily austere Westerns that comprise Budd Boetticher’s cult-favorite Ranown Cycle — and more than a hint of another showcase for the great Randolph Scott, Sam Peckinpah’s “Ride the High Country” — in director Michael Feifer’s “Last Shoot Out,” a small-budget indie that aims to please the currently underserved niche audience for oaters.

To be sure, no one will ever confuse this slow-paced concoction with one of the classics that so obviously influence it. But it’s definitely a cut above some of the recent streaming-ready attempts to sustain the genre — indeed, it’s a marked improvement over Feifer’s own “Catch the Bullet,” released just last September — and it features a ferociously nasty turn by Bruce Dern in a role that recalls a character from yet another golden oldie, Walter Brennan’s vicious Old Man Clanton in “My Darling Clementine.”

Dern doesn...