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Disney's Wizards of Waverly Place the Movie draws enormous numbers

If you write a good solid screenplay, cast it with excellent talent and provide entertainment that the whole family can watch together – the viewers will come.

The Disney Channel hit the jackpot over the weekend from doing just that, and according to Nielsen Media's preliminary figures, the Wizards of Waverly Place the Movie was more than a new season send-off for the television series, Wizards of Waverly Place as a made-for-television movie on Friday night, August 28. It grabbed an average 11.4 million viewers, an awesome number, which was the most watched television show on cable this season and even beating out the NFL preseason game on CBS that held six million viewers captive or the Jon and Kate Plus 8 episode, “We’re Getting Divorced,” that only took in about one million national fans.

The television series, Wizards of Waverly Place, according to Nielsen holds first place as a telecast for 2009 in children ages 6 to11 (4.5 million) and those all-important tweens ages 9 to 14 (4.0 million.)

Never under estimate the drawing-power of positive-image Disney rising stars, Selena Gomez, Jake T. Austin and Maria Canals-Barrera, all who were recently honored with approving nods from the ALMA Awards, which will take place on September 17, 2009 with television broadcast of the ceremonies on ABC-TV, September 18, 2009.

When Disney remembers their roots they hit their mark and they do it like no one else.

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Paula Slade has written for radio, television, newspapers and magazines. She enjoys reporting on children's entertainment that makes a positive difference. She is a member of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists; Screen Actor's Guild; Actor's Equity and has served as signatory...

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  • COLBY 2 years ago

    alex me and my mom is a big fan of your to.

  • Paula Slade 2 years ago

    Thanks Colby for stopping by and leaving your nice comment for Selena!

  • KF special 2 years ago

    hey! I'm a biggest fan of you and your show! But I can give you advice for the show!!! why don't a special guest ! interested?
    Justin's friend 'Blake' has a crush on Alex! Alex feels Blake as a brother... But Blake joins everything that Alex have join.. but it bothers Alex even more.. but finally Alex found out the truth that he join all clubs or groups to get near her... and you know who should be Blake ... (all the way from American Idol!!! = David Archuleta) Come on please,,, I have been waiting for Selena Archuleta to happen

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