Disney XD "Kickin' It" star Olivia Holt plays the lead role in "Who's Your Monster".Creative CommonsProduction is set to begin on a new Disney Channel Original Movie titled "Who's Your Monster" and casting for supporting and day player roles continues. Extras will be cast throughout filming in Vancouver, BC. The movie is Halloween themed, and set to premiere during Disney Channel's second annual month-long Monstober event in October, 2012. Shooting will begin on March 26, 2012 and continue through mid-May, 2012. The movie is about a girl who discovers her parents are monster hunters when she accidentally releases them from a secret containment chamber. She and her trusty techno friends must recapture the escaped demons and save her mom and dad.
Selena Gomez was discovered at a Disney Channel open casting call in Texas.Creative CommonsFor many kids, the dream of working on a Disney Channel show or movie may seem like a fantasy too good to ever come true. But the reality is that if someone is determined enough and willing to work hard, anything is possible - even acting on a Disney Channel show! Every person who ever worked on a Disney Channel show had to start somewhere, from the big famous stars right down to the bit role players and background extras.
The beautiful and talented talented Bella Thorne stars in "Shake It Up!".Creative CommonsA brand new Disney Channel contest is now underway in South Africa and online video submissions are being accepted. Disney Channel South Africa has also joined forces with one of South Africa's most popular radio DJ's and "South Africa's Got Talent" host, Anele Mdoda, to lend her support to encourage kids across South Africa to get involved and have some fun. She will be head judge for the competition.
It’s A Laugh Productions produces all of Disney Channel's sitcoms.AB Media Publishing, LLC Disney XD and It's a Laugh Productions are currently in production on the comedy sitcom pilot "Shmagreggie Saves The World". Disney casting directors are holding auditions for the show's starring roles, which includes male and female fraternal twins. After the three starring roles are cast, the other series regulars will be cast. Extras will be cast closer to the shooting date in February, 2012.
American Idol's Taryn Southern was directed by Todd Strauss-Schulson in "Private High Musical".Creative CommonsA brand new music-driven pilot titled "Zombies & Cheerleaders" has been ordered by Disney Channel, and the casting directors are looking at talent nationwide for the starring roles in the show. Non Los Angeles actors are submitting video auditions, and many roles are high school student age, however some roles are as young as 7 and as old as 40's. Numerous actors and extras to portray students, parents, and faculty will also be hired. Shooting starts in December at the Los Angeles Center Studios, will take a holiday season break, and continue in January, 2012.
Laura Marano plays the brilliant yet shy songwriter Ally.Creative CommonsIt's a Laugh Productions, which is a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, has been given a season pickup for the multi-camera live-action comedy series "Austin & Ally" by Disney Channel. The announcement was made on May 25, 2011. Auditions and casting calls are taking place for the series regulars. Casting for guest stars, day players and extras will continue throughout taping season one in Summer, 2011.

Disney Channel's new It Girl Debby Ryan is the star of "Jessie" Creative Commons
It’s A Laugh Productions, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, will begin production on a new promising family sitcom for Disney Channel titled "Jessie" in June, 2011. Auditions are underway for the series regulars, and additional casting for season 1 will continue into Fall, 2011.
It's a Laugh Productions is currently casting the lead role for a new series pilot episode of the show "How To Up Your Game". The producers are hoping to find the next big Disney Channel Star through free Disney auditions with the show's casting department.
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