Wizards of Waverly Place is a डिज़्नी Channel Original टेलीविज़न series that premiered on October 12, 2007. It won "Outstanding Children's Program" at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards in 2009. A film adaptation of the series, Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie, premiered as a डिज़्नी Channel Original Movie on August 28, 2009; In 2010, the film adaptation won "Outstanding Children's Program" at the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards.
Producation:
The series was created द्वारा Todd J. Greenwald, and stars Selena Gomez, David Henrie and Jake T. Austin as three wizard siblings with magical abilities competing to win sole custody of the family powers. Further main cast includes Jennifer Stone, María Canals Barrera and David DeLuise. In June 2010, डिज़्नी Channel renewed the दिखाना for a fourth season. It also announced plans for a सेकंड film based on the series.[1][2] Gomez confirmed in an interview that the fourth season will be the show's final season.[3]
Premise:
Set on Waverly Place in Manhattan, New York's Greenwich Village neighborhood, Wizards of Waverly Place centers on the Italian-Mexican Russo family, which includes Alex (Selena Gomez), her older brother Justin (David Henrie), and their younger brother Max (Jake T. Austin). The three Russo siblings are wizards in training and live with their Italian-American father Jerry (David DeLuise), a former wizard, and their Mexican-American mother, Theresa (María Canals Barrera) who is a mortal. Alex's best friend Harper (Jennifer Stone) also found out about the Russos' wizard powers in the Season 2 episode "Harper Knows". The siblings have to keep their secret सुरक्षित while living in the mortal world. When they all complete their wizard training, the three siblings will have a wizard competition to decide who will become the family wizard of their generation and keep their powers forever while the others will lose their powers for good and become mortal. Because of this, Jerry is always trying to get the kids not to rely on magic, because they might not have it someday.
Production
The series was created and as executive produced द्वारा Todd J. Greenwald, who began developing the दिखाना after working as a writer and consulting producer during the first season of Hannah Montana. The दिखाना is produced द्वारा It's a Laugh Productions and डिज़्नी Channel Original Productions. The theme song, "Everything Is Not What It Seems", written द्वारा John Adair and Steve Hampton, is of techno-pop style and is performed द्वारा Selena Gomez & the Scene.[citation needed] The series is filmed at Hollywood Center Studios in Hollywood, California.
Opening sequence
Seasons 1-3
For the first three seasons the दिखाना used the same शीर्षक sequence. The song is called "Everything is not what it Seems" द्वारा Selena Gomez. In this it shows Alex, Justin, Max and Harper in the morning before school. Alex is using magic to change the clock. Justin used magic to trap Alex in the mirror for nudging him. Max also uses magic to change his नारंगी, ऑरेंज his mother gave him into a cupcake. However, changes it back when his mother catches him. Harper is not a wizard so she uses no magic at all. It ends द्वारा Alex, Justin, Max and Harper leaving to go to school then the शीर्षक "Wizards Of Waverly Place" appears.
Season 4
In the fourth season of the दिखाना the शीर्षक sequence has changed. The song is the same although slightly altered. In the शीर्षक sequence they दिखाना a crystal ball where the characters appear. In the crystal ball, they दिखाना small clips of the दिखाना which includes the actor the name reads. Although it is a clip, the actors don't speak as the संगीत covers the voices. At the end all 6 characters (Alex, Justin, Max, Harper, Theresa and Jerry) who are included in the opening sequence appear. Alex waves her wand and "Wizards Of Waverly Place" appear.
Reception:
The दिखाना debuted on डिज़्नी Channel on October 12, 2007 after the premiere of Twitches Too, gathering 5.9 million viewers.[4] In February 2009, the episode "Helping Hand" broke the record for the largest audience in the 7:00 PM (Eastern Time) time period on the डिज़्नी Channel, with a total of 4.5 million viewers.[5] In January 2010, "Wizards vs. Werewolves" one-hour special episode became the series' most-watched episode with 6.2 million viewers,[6] surpassing the 6 million viewers of "Paint द्वारा Committee" episode[7] In 2009, the series was the चोटी, शीर्ष scripted telecast for teens between the age of 9-14 (1.63 million/6.7 rating) and सेकंड in kids 6-11 (1.81 million/7.4 rating), which was only slightly behind “The Suite Life on Deck” (1.82 million/7.4 rating.)[8]
Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie:
The डिज़्नी Channel Original Movie, based on the series, premiered on August 28, 2009 on डिज़्नी Channel. Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie was filmed in Puerto Rico, Los Angeles, and New York City from February 16 to March 27, 2009.[9] The movie received 13.6 million viewers on its premiere,[10] making it the second-most-viewed DCOM premiere in the US after High School Musical 2. It was also one of the चोटी, शीर्ष scripted telecasts in 2009.[11] It won a Primetime Emmy Award in 2010 for "Outstanding Children's Program".
Sequel Movie
Development of a sequel movie was announced June 2, 2010 द्वारा Disney.[2] This has also been confirmed द्वारा an interview with Selena Gomez. Dan Berendsen will return as script writer for the film
Cast:
Main
Selena Gomez as Alex Russo
David Henrie as Justin Russo
Jake T. Austin as Max Russo
Jennifer Stone as Harper Finkle
María Canals Barrera as Theresa Russo
David DeLuise as Jerry Russo
Major Recurring
Dan Benson as Zeke Beakerman
Bill Chott as Mr. Laritate
Gregg Sulkin as Mason Greyback
Daniel Samonas as Dean Moriarty
Bridgit Mendler as Juliet वैन, वान Heusen
Ian Abercrombie as Professor Crumbs
Andy Kindler as Chancellor Rudy Tootietootie
Leven Rambin as Rosie
Bailee Madison as Maxine "Max" Russo
Recurring
Jeff Garlin as Uncle Kelbo
Hayley Kiyoko as Stevie Nichols
Josh Sussman as Hugh Normous
फ्रेड Willard as Mr. Stuffleby
Moises Arias as Conscience
Daryl Sabara as T.J. Taylor
Andy Pessoa as Alfred
Lucy Hale as Miranda Hampson
Skyler Samuels as Gigi Hollingsworth
Paulie Litt as Frankie/Joey
Amanda Tepe as Monotone Lady
Frank Pacheco as Felix
Producation:
The series was created द्वारा Todd J. Greenwald, and stars Selena Gomez, David Henrie and Jake T. Austin as three wizard siblings with magical abilities competing to win sole custody of the family powers. Further main cast includes Jennifer Stone, María Canals Barrera and David DeLuise. In June 2010, डिज़्नी Channel renewed the दिखाना for a fourth season. It also announced plans for a सेकंड film based on the series.[1][2] Gomez confirmed in an interview that the fourth season will be the show's final season.[3]
Premise:
Set on Waverly Place in Manhattan, New York's Greenwich Village neighborhood, Wizards of Waverly Place centers on the Italian-Mexican Russo family, which includes Alex (Selena Gomez), her older brother Justin (David Henrie), and their younger brother Max (Jake T. Austin). The three Russo siblings are wizards in training and live with their Italian-American father Jerry (David DeLuise), a former wizard, and their Mexican-American mother, Theresa (María Canals Barrera) who is a mortal. Alex's best friend Harper (Jennifer Stone) also found out about the Russos' wizard powers in the Season 2 episode "Harper Knows". The siblings have to keep their secret सुरक्षित while living in the mortal world. When they all complete their wizard training, the three siblings will have a wizard competition to decide who will become the family wizard of their generation and keep their powers forever while the others will lose their powers for good and become mortal. Because of this, Jerry is always trying to get the kids not to rely on magic, because they might not have it someday.
Production
The series was created and as executive produced द्वारा Todd J. Greenwald, who began developing the दिखाना after working as a writer and consulting producer during the first season of Hannah Montana. The दिखाना is produced द्वारा It's a Laugh Productions and डिज़्नी Channel Original Productions. The theme song, "Everything Is Not What It Seems", written द्वारा John Adair and Steve Hampton, is of techno-pop style and is performed द्वारा Selena Gomez & the Scene.[citation needed] The series is filmed at Hollywood Center Studios in Hollywood, California.
Opening sequence
Seasons 1-3
For the first three seasons the दिखाना used the same शीर्षक sequence. The song is called "Everything is not what it Seems" द्वारा Selena Gomez. In this it shows Alex, Justin, Max and Harper in the morning before school. Alex is using magic to change the clock. Justin used magic to trap Alex in the mirror for nudging him. Max also uses magic to change his नारंगी, ऑरेंज his mother gave him into a cupcake. However, changes it back when his mother catches him. Harper is not a wizard so she uses no magic at all. It ends द्वारा Alex, Justin, Max and Harper leaving to go to school then the शीर्षक "Wizards Of Waverly Place" appears.
Season 4
In the fourth season of the दिखाना the शीर्षक sequence has changed. The song is the same although slightly altered. In the शीर्षक sequence they दिखाना a crystal ball where the characters appear. In the crystal ball, they दिखाना small clips of the दिखाना which includes the actor the name reads. Although it is a clip, the actors don't speak as the संगीत covers the voices. At the end all 6 characters (Alex, Justin, Max, Harper, Theresa and Jerry) who are included in the opening sequence appear. Alex waves her wand and "Wizards Of Waverly Place" appear.
Reception:
The दिखाना debuted on डिज़्नी Channel on October 12, 2007 after the premiere of Twitches Too, gathering 5.9 million viewers.[4] In February 2009, the episode "Helping Hand" broke the record for the largest audience in the 7:00 PM (Eastern Time) time period on the डिज़्नी Channel, with a total of 4.5 million viewers.[5] In January 2010, "Wizards vs. Werewolves" one-hour special episode became the series' most-watched episode with 6.2 million viewers,[6] surpassing the 6 million viewers of "Paint द्वारा Committee" episode[7] In 2009, the series was the चोटी, शीर्ष scripted telecast for teens between the age of 9-14 (1.63 million/6.7 rating) and सेकंड in kids 6-11 (1.81 million/7.4 rating), which was only slightly behind “The Suite Life on Deck” (1.82 million/7.4 rating.)[8]
Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie:
The डिज़्नी Channel Original Movie, based on the series, premiered on August 28, 2009 on डिज़्नी Channel. Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie was filmed in Puerto Rico, Los Angeles, and New York City from February 16 to March 27, 2009.[9] The movie received 13.6 million viewers on its premiere,[10] making it the second-most-viewed DCOM premiere in the US after High School Musical 2. It was also one of the चोटी, शीर्ष scripted telecasts in 2009.[11] It won a Primetime Emmy Award in 2010 for "Outstanding Children's Program".
Sequel Movie
Development of a sequel movie was announced June 2, 2010 द्वारा Disney.[2] This has also been confirmed द्वारा an interview with Selena Gomez. Dan Berendsen will return as script writer for the film
Cast:
Main
Selena Gomez as Alex Russo
David Henrie as Justin Russo
Jake T. Austin as Max Russo
Jennifer Stone as Harper Finkle
María Canals Barrera as Theresa Russo
David DeLuise as Jerry Russo
Major Recurring
Dan Benson as Zeke Beakerman
Bill Chott as Mr. Laritate
Gregg Sulkin as Mason Greyback
Daniel Samonas as Dean Moriarty
Bridgit Mendler as Juliet वैन, वान Heusen
Ian Abercrombie as Professor Crumbs
Andy Kindler as Chancellor Rudy Tootietootie
Leven Rambin as Rosie
Bailee Madison as Maxine "Max" Russo
Recurring
Jeff Garlin as Uncle Kelbo
Hayley Kiyoko as Stevie Nichols
Josh Sussman as Hugh Normous
फ्रेड Willard as Mr. Stuffleby
Moises Arias as Conscience
Daryl Sabara as T.J. Taylor
Andy Pessoa as Alfred
Lucy Hale as Miranda Hampson
Skyler Samuels as Gigi Hollingsworth
Paulie Litt as Frankie/Joey
Amanda Tepe as Monotone Lady
Frank Pacheco as Felix