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THE COMEDIC ADVENTURE “ZAPPED,” A DISNEY CHANNEL ORIGINAL MOVIE SET TO PREMIERE FRIDAY, JUNE 27 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

–Available to Verified WATCH Disney Channel Viewers on Monday, June 23–

Multi-talented recording artist/actress Zendaya (“Dancing with the Stars,” “Shake It Up”), headlines the comedic Disney Channel Original Movie “Zapped,” the story of Zoey, a girl whose well-ordered life is up-ended when her mother remarries and she finds herself part of a family composed of rambunctious, chaotic – and most of all – messy boys and a male dog, to boot. She finds salvation in the unlikeliest of places when she unwittingly comes into possession of a smartphone app that magically controls boys. Spencer Boldman (Disney XD’s “Lab Rats”) stars as Jackson, the one guy at school who stands apart from everyone else.

“Zapped” premieres FRIDAY, JUNE 27 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel, ushering in the premiere of the highly-anticipated “Girl Meets World” (9:45 p.m., ET/PT), a comedy series for kids and families from executive producer Michael Jacobs (“Boy Meets World”). The movie is preceded by a new episode of “Jessie” (7:30 p.m.) in which Jessie races against obstacles and the clock, in a real-time countdown, to ensure the Ross kids get to school on time.

“Zapped” also stars Chanelle Peloso (“Radio Rebel”) as Zoey’s best friend Rachel Todds; Emilia McCarthy (“Hemlock Grove”) as Taylor Dean, captain of the rival dance squad; and Adam DiMarco (“Radio Rebel”) as Adam Thompson, the eldest of Zoey’s impossible step-brothers.

The movie was directed by Peter DeLuise (“16 Wishes,” “Kyle XY”) and executive-produced by Jane Goldenring (“Radio Rebel,” “My First Mister”), Carol Baum (“Father of the Bride,” “The Good Girl”), Michael Prupas (“The Kennedys,” “Cyberbully”) and Harvey Khan (“Spooksville”). The producer is Lisa Towers (“The Christmas Choir”). Based on the popular book Boys Are Dogs by Leslie Margolis, the screenplay was written by Rachelle Skoretz with revisions by Matt Eddy and Billy Eddy. Aakomon “AJ” Jones (“Pitch Perfect”) is the choreographer.

Beginning Thursday, May 29, kids and families can visit DisneyChannel.com/zapped to play the new Zapped game and control the smartphone that controls the boys.

The multi-platform schedule includes the following:

MONDAY, June 23

• “Zapped” will be available to Disney Channel SVOD and verified WATCH Disney Channel users on WATCHDisneyChannel.com and the WATCH Disney Channel app for smartphones and tablets. WATCH Disney Channel users will also be treated to an exclusive behind-the-scenes video featuring cast interviews, beginning Monday, June 16.

Friday, June 27

• Television premiere of “Zapped” (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel with WATCH Disney Channel simulcast available to verified users on WATCHDisneyChannel.com and the WATCH Disney Channel app.

“Zapped” is produced by Off-Leash Teleproductions, Inc., distributed by Muse Distribution International andMarVista Entertainmentand is licensed by ABC Cable Networks and Family Channel.

DISNEY CHANNEL’S HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED COMEDY SERIES
“GIRL MEETS WORLD”
SET TO PREMIERE FRIDAY, JUNE 27

Premiere Episode Available to Verified WATCH Disney Channel Viewers Beginning May 21

The eagerly-anticipated premiere date for the comedy series “Girl Meets World” from executive producer Michael Jacobs (“Boy Meets World”) has been set for FRIDAY, JUNE 27 (9:45 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. The multi-platform rollout begins with the series’ premiere episode available to verified viewers on WATCH Disney Channel as of WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, and a “Boy Meets World” marathon on SUNDAY, JUNE 15. The series’ auspicious debut includes a multi-platform rollout, beginning with the premiere episode available to verified viewers on WATCH Disney Channel as of WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, and a “Boy Meets World” marathon on SUNDAY, JUNE 15 on Disney Channel.

The debut of “Girl Meets World” will be ushered in by the premiere of the Disney Channel Original Movie “Zapped” (FRIDAY, JUNE 27 8:00 p.m.) starring Zendaya.

“Girl Meets World” introduces Rowan Blanchard as Riley Matthews, the tween daughter of Cory and Topanga Matthews, while Ben Savage and Danielle Fishel reprise the roles of one of television’s favorite couples from the nostalgic favorite “Boy Meets World.” Sabrina Carpenter (“Sofia the First” and a Hollywood Records recording artist) plays Riley’s best friend, Maya Hart. August Maturo plays younger brother Auggie Matthews, Peyton Meyer plays Riley’s crush Lucas Friar and Corey Fogelmanis is Farkle, an intelligent and quirky classmate.

Made for kids and families, “Girl Meets World” tells the wonderfully funny, heartfelt stories that “Boy Meets World” is renowned for – only this time from a tween girl’s perspective. It focuses on relationships with family and friends and the important, indelible values therein, as the relatable and adventurous Riley and her bold best friend Maya traverse the twists and turns of teenage years at Manhattan’s John Quincy Adams Middle School where Riley’s dad is their History teacher. In the premiere episode, the typically studious Riley joins a homework rebellion in an attempt to be more like Maya, but it quickly leads to a rift between father and daughter.

Upcoming guest stars include “Boy Meets World” alumni William Daniels as the beloved teacher Mr. Feeney, Rider Strong as Cory’s best friend Shawn Hunter; William Russ and Betsy Randle as Cory’s parents; Lee Norris as Minkus and Danny McNulty as Harley Keiner; plus Cloris Leachman (“The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and “Kiss Me Deadly”), Jane Lynch (“Glee”), Jackée Harry (“Sister, Sister” and “227”), Willie Garson (“White Collar” and “Sex and the City”), Charlotte Rae (“The Facts of Life”) and musician Herbie Hancock.

“Boy Meets World” originally aired from (1993-2000) on ABC. It currently airs on ABC Family. The “Girl Meets World” multi-platform premiere schedule includes the following:

WEDNESDAY, MAY 21

Series premiere of “Girl Meets World” available for verified users of the popular Watch Disney Channel for desktops, smartphones and tablets.

SUNDAY, JUNE 15

Disney Channel airs four-hour “Boy Meets World” Father’s Day marathon.

FRIDAY, JUNE 13

Free download of “Girl Meets World” preview episode available on iTunes.

FRIDAY, JUNE 27

All-new episode of “Jessie” on Disney Channel (7:30-8:00 p.m., ET/PT).

Premiere of Disney Channel Original Movie “Zapped” starring Zendaya (8:00-9:45 p.m., ET/PT).

Disney Channel series premiere of “Girl Meets World” (9:45 p.m., ET/PT).

SATURDAY, JUNE 28

“Girl Meets World” premiere episode available for purchase on Amazon, XBOX and Google Play.

FRIDAY, JULY 11

“Girl Meets World” debuts in its regular time slot (8:30-9p.m., ET/PT). The evening will be hosted by the cast.

Starting Tuesday, May 20, a remix and original version of the “Girl Meets World” theme song “Take on the World,” performed by Rowan Blanchard and Sabrina Carpenter and written by Matthew Tishler, Maria Christensen and Shridhar Solanki, will be released via digital retailers.

“Girl Meets World” was created by Michael Jacobs (“Boy Meets World,” “Dinosaurs,” “My Two Dads,” “Charles In Charge”) and April Kelly (“Boy Meets World”) and is executive-produced by Jacobs. The series is from It’s A Laugh Productions, Inc. and Michael Jacobs Productions and carries a TV-G parental guideline.