September 5, 2007
Following the positive feedback on Disney's Wish Gone Amiss special event weekend, the network has decided to launch a crossover special DVD on Tuesday, November 27, which features Cory in the House, Hannah Montana and The Suite Life of Zack and Cody.
Wish Gone Amiss is a 90-minute programming block, which averaged 5.1 million viewers when it aired from July 13 through July 15. It consists of the three shows, each featuring the main characters as they wish upon the same shooting star. Initially, they enjoy the results of their wishes but eventually see the downside. As a result they each find a way to undo their wishes and everything returns to the moment before the wish occurs.
August 22, 2007
This coming fall, Cory in the House actor, J.R. Nutt, will be featured in an upcoming flick called Skid Marks: The Movie, which is scheduled for release on Friday, October 5.
In the film, the Cory in the House actor plays Leonard, joining lead stars Tyler Poelle and Mikey Post, in “a hardcore comedy about softcore medics.”
August 15, 2007
Every year, fans of Disney's Toontown Online, a massively multiplayer online role-playing game intended for kids and families, gather together for a fun-filled event with various activities and entertainment. This year's event, however, was extra special as it took place inside the walls of The Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL at the Fantasia Gardens. On top of that, Jake Thomas and Maiara Walsh, cast members of Cory in the House, also appeared as special guest stars.
"ToonFest provides a unique and fun opportunity for the rapidly growing and diverse group of Toontown Online fans to come together as a real community and celebrate everything they love about the game," Steve Parkis, vice president of Premium Products for Disney Online, said. "Last year's California-hosted ToonFest was such a huge success, it convinced us to bring the event to Walt Disney World for the first time."
August 7, 2007
Jason Dolley of Disney Channel's hit comedy series Cory in the House has landed the starring role in the upcoming movie Minutemen. The film is expected for release on March 2008 as part of the blockbuster Disney Channel Original Movie franchise.
Tapping comedy, science fiction and adventure, Minutemen follows three high school kids who invent a time machine to spare others just like them from the humiliation they've experienced. The Cory in the House actor plays Virgil Fox and is joined by Luke Benward as Charlie Tuttle, Nicholas Braun as Zeke Thompson and Steven R. McQueen as Derek Beaugard.
July 31, 2007
Cory in the House kicked off July with a good start as it placed the Disney Channel in the top stop, along with new episodes of The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and Hannah Montana, as the cable's most popular destination in prime time.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the 90-minute Disney Channel programming block for Friday called “Wish Gone Amiss,” averaged 5.1 million total viewers, surpassing the closest network, NBC, by 11 percent or 4.6 million. Disney served up three of its most-watched entertainment programs while maintaining its two-year demo streak alive, averaging 1.46 million kids ages 6 to 11 in prime time and 1.34 million in the 9 to 14 age category.
July 26, 2007
The highly anticipated DVD of Cory in the House will finally hit the stores this August 7. Fittingly entitled Cory in the House All-Star Edition, the DVD comes with all new features aimed to satisfy fans of the Disney hit series.
In Cory in the House All-Star Edition, fans will be able to relive favorite episodes of the show and will be able to enjoy bonus features including guest appearances by Raven in the episode “That's So In The House,” and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in “Never The Dwayne Shall Meet.” There will also be exclusive behind the scene footages.
July 14, 2007
It is a common practice among young Hollywood celebrities to juggle school and acting. While most opt to study with an on-set tutor, there are some who have taken more ordinary measures in obtaining their education. One of those young celebrities is 17-year-old actor Jake Thomas.
In the small screen, Thomas plays Jason Stickler, the arch enemy of the lead character in Disney’s Cory in the House. The son of a CIA agent, Thomas’ Jason often uses high-tech equipment in order to put his devious plans into action.