User blog:Jessie1010/He's a Dog...With a Blog

Hey everybody! Recently, Disney Channel announced a new show! And this new show is very...unique! His name is Stan, he's got a blog, he can talk, and oh, did I mention he's a DOG! Yup. Disney's new show Dog With a Blog just got picked up! Okay so first I thought, wow, a talking dog? Really, Disney? But then, I read further and I started liking the idea! First of all it stars G Hannelius from Leo Little's Big Show, Good Luck Charlie, Sonny With a Chance and Den Brother! I love her, she is hannelarious (get it, her last name is Hannelius and she's hillarious)! Second, it stars Lemonade Mouth hottie, Blake Michael! So here is Disney's official announcement!

'''Disney Channel, the leading TV network for kids and families, has ordered "Dog With A Blog," a live action comedy series from Emmy–winning producer Michael B. Kaplan. A family sitcom from the pet’s point–of–view, it centers on step–siblings whose parents buy them a dog to encourage them to get along. That happens – to some extent – as brother and sister discover a big secret about their family's latest addition... that the dog can talk AND blog. The series will introduce a talented cast, among them, Disney Channel's next big star: a four year–old, mixed breed named Kuma in the role of Stan, the talking dog with a blog. The announcement was made today by Adam Bonnett, Senior Vice President, Original Programming, Disney Channel.'''

Production on the multi–camera series will begin this June in Hollywood for premiere in fall 2012 on Disney Channel U.S. and soon thereafter on Disney Channels around the world.

'''Starring are: G. Hannelius ("Den Brother," "Good Luck Charlie"), Blake Michael ("Lemonade Mouth"), Francesca Capaldi ("A.N.T. Farm"), Beth Littleford ("I'm in the Band," "Crazy, Stupid Love," "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart"), Regan Burns ("Wizards of Waverly Place") and Stephen Full ("I'm in the Band") as the voice of Stan the dog. Kuma is a Husky/Golden Retriever/Border Collie mix who was rescued from a shelter. He is trained by Guin Dill and Steve Solomon of Good Dog Animals, an animal company with over 40 years combined experience in the motion picture and TV industry.'''

Bonnett said, "With our track record of discovering young talent who are 'triple threats,' we launched a nationwide search and our reward is that we found the one dog who could talk, blog and do his own stunts. Working with kids and animals has never been more fun!"

'''In "Dog With A Blog," Tyler and Avery are new step–siblings. Tyler is popular, charismatic and seems to get by solely on his looks, and Avery is smart, socially responsible and despises guys like Tyler. However, the biggest adjustment for the newly blended family comes with their new dog Stan – who talks and blogs. He's smart, a bit of a trouble maker and loves his new family, who must keep his marvelous ability a secret. Stan's canine point of view, whether in the home, in the yard or on his blog, helps the kids navigate both their new sibling situation and ultimately, becomes the tie that binds the family of six (Tyler, Avery, little sister Chloe, Mom, Dad and Stan). Even though he talks and likes a lot of "human" things, Stan is still pure dog. He chases his tail, barks at mailmen, ardently approaches poodles and is not so wild about cats.'''

'''"Dog With A Blog" was created and executive–produced by Michael B. Kaplan who most recently created and executive–produced Disney XD's "I'm in the Band." His credits also include "Frasier" for which he received an Emmy Award, "Roseanne," "Girlfriends" for which he received a BET Comedy Award, and "Doogie Howser, M.D." The pilot was directed by Neal Israel ("Kickin' It," "Zeke and Luther," "Even Stevens") and produced by Leo Clarke ("Pair of Kings").'''

Disney's policy and core principles help ensure the protection and proper care and treatment of animals that appear in Disney–branded series and movies.

So what do you think? I think it can be pretty funny! I like G's character! And Stephen Full voices Stan and he's very funny! But there are a few things I'm worried about.


 * 1, G was suppose to be in the Disney show, Madison High. I had really high hopes for that show (it's kind of a spin-off of High School Musical) and I was really looking forward to it. There were rumors that the show got dropped but then there were rumors that it just got put on hold. Either way, G isn't going to be in it anymore. So I'm thinking that it may have been put on hold because G is doing Dog With a Blog and maybe their re-casting her role or cutting her out. Let's just hope that Madison High still gets picked up either way,


 * 2, I just really hope the show doesn't turn out stupid. A talking dog is going to be very hard to pull off. The comdey has to be smart and actually funny and the story lines have to be realistic, with the exception of a talking dog. Disney did say that they were going to start taking more risk and I'm sure this is one of them. Ever since they started taking risks with Jessie, Austin & Ally, etc., they have been toping the charts for kids and tweens channels and have been beating Nickeldoeon badly! So maybe this show will be good.


 * 3, I just hope they don't go too far with this taking risk thing. There was a pilot announced last year called, Zombies & Cheerleaders. It's about a rivalry in high school with zombies and cheerleaders and it's a musical! Now that show I will not even watch if it gets picked up! That show is crossing the line. But then, very recently, they announced a pilot called, Bits & Pieces (I made a wiki for it!). That is about when high school basketball coach Pete marries the school psychologist Jodie, much to the chagrin of their four kids. Willful teenager Alanna recounts all the family moments through comedic vignettes, while her awkward brother Sticky and their new step siblings Crystal and Brody help fill in the bits and pieces as they begin their journey together as a new family. That show I really want to get picked up! It sounds good! But come on now Disney, let's not over use the word and! (Phineas and Ferb, Austin & Ally, Zombies & Cheerleaders, Bits & Pieces)

So about the really long post but I want to know what you guys think about this new show and all of the new shows they have planned! Please tell me EVERYTHING you're thinking in the comments! Thanks for reading!

 My Page  18:30, April 14, 2012 (UTC)