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For kids who grew up with the Disney Channel from the late 1990s all the way through to more recent years, Disney Channel Original Movies (or DCOMs) were a fundamental part of our childhood viewing habits, even though Disney's original television series are much more famous. Depending on how old you are, there are some that stand out as highlights more than others, but each era of the channel can claim at least a few major hits. 

Is our enjoyment of these films merely the result of looking at the past through rose-colored glasses? That's certainly a part of it. But amidst the cheesy, family-friendly TV movies being churned out at a dizzying pace, every once in a while there's one that's legitimately good and can stand on its own merits. Whether they had a better-than-usual script, fun music and creative production, or young actors who already had tremendous star quality,...

Having starred in films like Panic Room and Into the Wild, Kristen Stewart was already an established actress when she landed her role in the Twilight Saga. However, it goes without saying that Stewart became an international icon alongside her co-star Robert Pattinson, following their respective roles as Bella and Edward in the vampire romance movies.

Kristen Stewart in Twilight | image: Summit Entertainment

Surprisingly, Kristen Stewart was filmmaker Catherine Hardwicke’s first choice of actor, when she decided to helm the film series. Going through Stephenie Meyer’s story, Hardwicke had apparently envisioned Stewart in the role of Bella, way before she began auditioning actors for other important roles. So, buckle up for a dive into the brooding vampire romance, to unravel more about Stewart’s casting.

How did 18-Year-Old Kristen Stewart Land Her Twilight Role?

Way before the Twilight films hit the big screen and became a pop culture phenomenon,...

Summertime is the best time to transport yourself into a nostalgic world, as Freeform celebrates 30 Days of Disney with legendary Disney films starting June 1. Viewers can relive their childhood with films from the full Disney catalog, including Disney-Pixar’s Inside Out, National Treasure, Avatar, Spider-Man (2002), and many more.

The programming event will also feature the world television premiere of Disney-Pixar’s animated film Lightyear. Other Freeform premieres include Disney-Pixar’s Soul and Disney Animation’s Fantasia (1940 and 2000).

Throughout each week in June, fans can reminisce with special summer marathons that will stir up fond memories and reconnect them with the films they cherish.

During the first weekend of June, you can check out your Disney “faves” with classic films like Disney Animation’s Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, and The Little Mermaid (1989). During the second weekend, check out your Pixar faves with movies like Inside Out, Coco, and Cars.

Celebrate...

Most of the well-known mermaid films are romantic and upbeat, from the tween fantasy "Aquamarine" to Disney's revolutionary animated feature "The Little Mermaid" (which will be reimagined as a live-action movie in May), and the sex comedy "Splash" where Tom Hanks meets a beautiful mermaid who also happens to be the girl of his dreams. But mermaids can also be a nightmare.

In Greek mythology, mermaids — also known as sirens — are half-human, half-sea creatures who are mysterious and inquisitive, but also deceitful. According to folklore from around the world, female mermaids are harborers of doom. They use their bewitching singing voices to hypnotize male sailors and lure them to a watery death. In Homer's "Odyssey," Odysseus forces his men to fill their ears with wax so that they are not tempted by a mermaid's enchanting song.

Their liminal existence between the sea and shore often brings violence and conflict,...

Kayti Burt Nov 14, 2019

Wondering which Disney Channel Original Movies have made it onto the Disney+ platform? We've got you covered.

Zoom, zoom, zoom. Make my heart go boom boom. Disney+ is here.

Much of the focus around the launch of Disney's new streaming service platform has been on its flashiest of assets—your Star Wars and your Marvel movies and TV shows. But Disney is a massive media conglomerate with more assets in one of its mouse ears than most media companies have in their whole being. Yes, we're talking about Disney Channel Original Movies (affectionately known as Dcom).

You've got your Zenon (Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century, Zenon: The Zequel, and Zenon: Z3). You've got your High School Musical (the original, High School Musical 2, and Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure). You've got your Luck of the Irish. If you are an older millennial or anyone who enjoys earnest,...

Disney unveiled the complete list of films to premiere on its streaming service Disney Plus via a lengthy Twitter thread Monday. With its powerhouse catalog including Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars, and National Geographic properties, the full magnitude of the Disney empire will be seen once the streaming service launches. Along with Disney originals previously announced like “Star Wars” live action series “The Mandalorian” and “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series,” viewers in search of nostalgic watches can find dozens of titles from Disney, Disney channel, Disney direct-to-home video and Fox joining the streaming service come Nov. 12.

Feature films start off with the 1937 version of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” and continues with quintessential feature films such as “Fantasia,” “Dumbo” and “Cinderella.”

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— Disney+ (@disneyplus) October 14, 2019

Check out some of the pre-Lindsay Lohan titles like “Parent Trap” and “Freaky Friday” starring Jodie Foster and Barbara Harris.

Kristen Stewart got her start in the entertainment industry at the ripe old age of nine. For the last 20 years, she’s been giving audiences a huge variety of characters to watch on screen. Stewart has come a long way since her first role: a nonspeaking one in the Disney Channel movie The Thirteenth Year.

Of course, she’s probably best known for her part as Bella in the Twilight Saga, but she’s joining a new possible franchise as one of Charlie’s Angels this year. Neither of those franchises divide their characters up into school houses based on personality, but plenty of fans could surely speculate where Stewart’s characters would end up.

Related: Kristen Stewart’s Most Iconic Movie Roles, Ranked

If her characters were Harry Potter fans wondering about their Hogwarts fate, they’d seek out a sorting hat. Those who are brave with a clearly...

Before you spend Memorial Day weekend binging on every single Disney Channel Original Movie ever created (yes, all of them – from Don't Look Under the Bed to The Cheetah Girls), refresh your Dcom memory with these fun facts.

1. Zac Efron didn't sing in the original High School Musical.

Back in 2006, you may have thought you fallen in love with Efron's vocals in "Breaking Free" and "Start of Something New", but it turns out, it wasn't actually Efron you were falling for. Another Cinderella Story star Drew Seeley actually provided Troy's vocals for the first film (and he wrote the...

Johnny Tsunami. Halloweentown. Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century.

If those titles mean anything to you, you’re going to want to read on.

In celebration of its 100th original movie — an upcoming reimagining of the 1987 comedy Adventures in Babysitting — Disney Channel will air every single one of its original flicks from May through June.

VideosAdventures in Babysitting Trailer: Disney Duo Has a Wild Night Out

The nostalgia trip will kick off Memorial Day Weekend, with a marathon of the 51 most popular DCOMs, and will continue throughout the next month with every other original film presented at various times.

The 13th year of Fright Nights at Thorpe Park in Chertsey in well underway. And as hardened veterans, the Fright Night crew have pulled together their ten top tips for you to ensure your visit is truly 'scare-mazing'. Each night features 5 live action horror mazes that includes the disorientating 'Cabin in the Woods', the abandoned miner's tunnel in 'My Bloody Valentine', the wooded horrors of 'The Blair Witch Project', the terrifying 'Saw' Alive maze and finally the new twisted 'Studio 13'. Tickets are still available which you can book below....

Kristen Stewart, you’ve been carrying the torch for Robert Pattinson since your split. But it’s time to get out and date again another hot Hollywood single – Zac Efron!

Kristen Stewart and Zac Efron are single, available and have so much in common! Don’t you think they should get together Hollywoodlifers?

Kristen Stewart & Zac Efron Should Date

Kristen Stewart, you and Zac Efron are perfect for one another, and it’s time you made a date.

Think about it — you two have an enormous amount in common. You both started acting as children, you’ve both starred in Hugely successful franchise movie series – Twilight and High School Musical — and you’ve both been involved in happy, long term love relationships in the past; Kristen with Robert Pattinson and Zac with Vanessa Hudgens.

Consider the enormous amount you two have to talk about and relate to.

Kristen, you had...

It's been more than a decade since the 1990s ended, yet the Internet can't seem to go a day without a reminder of the neon slap bracelets that may have been banned from your school.

Yes, we get it. Times are tough and there's comfort in reflection, but enough is enough.

Below, a final goodbye to the 90s to end the nostalgia once and for all. (We're not kidding. There are 1990 items below.)

1. Scrunchies

2. "The Wild Thornberries"

3. Dawson and Joey

4. "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys"

5. Mr. Feeny

7. MTV playing music videos

8. Snick

9. The premiere of "Freaks and Geeks"

10. Levar Burton

11. "Daria"

12. "Arthur"

13. "The Powerpuff Girls"

14. "Smart Guy"

15. Comedy Central globe logo with buildings

16. "The X-Files"

17. Rosie O'Donnell

18. Bill Nye

19. "Dawson's Creek"

20. The Mighty Ducks"

21. "Are You Afraid of the Dark"

22. Cornholio

23. Rachel Green

24. Tim Allen

25. "All That"

26. "Beverly Hills 90210"

27. "Step by Step"

28. "The Ren & Stimpy Show"

29. "The Famous Jett Jackson"

30. "Buffy the Vampire Slayer...

The Avengers I have had a chance to watch The Avengers on Blu-ray and have listened to exactly 6:02 minutes of Joss Whedon's commentary so far with plans on finishing tonight and delivering an article for you tomorrow or the following day. The speed in which I finish depends on Joss, however, as he already tends to be very loquacious. Otherwise, the film looks and sounds great and I did get a chance to watch the "Agent 47" short film (or Marvel One-Shot as they refer to it) with Lizzy Caplan and Jesse Bradford, which wasn't too bad, but it was a short film, which means there wasn't much to expect. Overall, fans of the film should definitely pick this one up, though I will admit, after seeing it three times now, you start to feel its bloat more and more with each viewing. Luckily, it's a film that tends...

Suffering through Olympics withdrawal?

Hollywood hears you — and from the looks of things, they’re trying to cash-in on some of the once-every-four-years magic.

EW has confirmed that the upcoming film Beached, directed by Jon Turteltaub, will center on a 4-year-old child who falls overboard, is raised by whales, and goes on to become a champion swimmer. (It also sounds somewhat similar to the Disney Channel movie The Thirteenth Year, which means I’m definitely going to buy a ticket.)

The project has been in development for awhile, but thanks to the popularity of Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte, and Nathan Adrian,...

M&C has added cover art from some of the biggest shows on television that are heading to DVD and Blu-ray . including American Horror Story, Glee, Grimm, 30 Rock, House, The Office, and Family Guy. 30 Rock: Season Six arrives on September 11th. American Horror Story arrives on September 25th. Family Guy: Volume Ten arrives on September 25th. Glee: The Complete Third Season arrives on August 14th. Grimm: Season One arrives on August 7th. House, M.D.: Season Eight arrives on August 21st. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - The Thirteenth Year arrives on September 25th. Modern Family: The Complete Third Season arrives on September 18th. The Office: Season Eight arrives on September 4th. Parenthood: Season Three arrives...

The thirteenth year of the Jaypee Iifa Awards surpassed expectations with a spectacular show that saw Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara bag the top Awards of the night including Best Picture, Best Story, Best Director for Zoya Akhtar and Actor In Supporting Role for the talented, Farhan Akhtar.Celebrating the magic of Indian Cinema, the Iifa Awards was held at the Singapore Indoor Stadium where actors, Shahid Kapoor and Farhan Akhtar played host to the three day Videocon Ddb Iifa Wee...

Like Ariel, are mermaids just longing to be part of our world?

If you believe filmmaker Charlie Foley, whose “documentary” Mermaids: The Body Found aired this past weekend on Animal Planet as part of “Monster Week,” then yes.

The speculative documentary (a.k.a. not real. A mermaid is not going to attack you while you nap on the beach, okay?) explored the myth of the underwater princess — but she’s not the sweet-singing Disney version. The CGI mermaids from the film were dead ringers for the scary merpeople from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, or rejects from the set of Avatar.

I happened to catch the High School Musical spin-off Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure while watching a friend’s kid sister last weekend, and I have to say, once and for all, that I’m totally and completely over Disney Channel Original Movies… and it’s about time. Even toward the end of what I consider the Golden Era of Disney Originals — starting in 1999 with Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century and coming to a screeching halt in 2003 with The Even Stevens Movie — I was probably a little too old to be watching them. I remember joking about the latest cheesy Domp (Disney Original Motion Picture…...

The ‘Runaways’ star – who landed her first acting role in TV movie ‘The Thirteenth Year’ when she was nine years old – hated the way she was teased by her peers over her early roles, in particular when she played a tomboy in ‘The Safety of Objects’.

She said: “I didn't walk around talking about doing movies but then someone saw an old movie I was in, ‘The Safety of Objects’, and realised that the little boy in it had grown up into this girl – me. And then I got a lot of, ‘She's such a b***h!’

“And yet most of these kids had never even spoken to me.”

The 20-year-old actress quit school when she was 13 and admits she was happy to leave the education system behind because she didn’t relate to her classmates.

She added in an interview with the Daily Telegraph website: “I was glad to leave school.

Twilight star Kristen Stewart hated going to school because she was bullied over her acting career. The 20-year-old actress, who landed her first acting role in TV movie The Thirteenth Year when she was nine years old, hated the way she was teased by her peers over her early roles, reported Contactmusic. "I didn't walk around talking about doing movies but then someone saw an old movie I was in, The Safety of Objects, and realised that the little boy in it had grown up into this girl - me. And then I got a lot of flak. And yet most of ...

London, Sep 15 – Hollywood actress Kristen Stewart hated school because she was bullied over her acting career.

Stewart, who landed her first acting role in television movie ‘The Thirteenth Year’ when she was nine years old, hated the way she was teased by her peers over her early roles, in particular when she played a tomboy in ‘The Safety of Objects’.

‘I didn’t walk around talking about doing movies, but then someone saw an old movie I was in, ‘The Safety of Objects’, and realised that the little boy in it had grown up into this girl – me. And then I got a lot of, she’s such a b***h,’.

Kristen Stewart was branded a "b***h" at school. The star of "The Runaways", who landed her first acting role in TV movie "The Thirteenth Year" when she was nine years old, hated the way she was teased by her peers over her early roles, in particular when she played a tomboy in "The Safety of Objects".

"I didn't walk around talking about doing movies but then someone saw an old movie I was in, 'The Safety of Objects', and realized that the little boy in it had grown up into this girl - me," she said. "And then I got a lot of, 'She's such a b***h!' And yet most of these kids had never even spoken to me."

The 20-year-old actress quit school when she was 13 and admits she was happy to leave the education system behind because she didn't relate to her classmates.

Kristen Stewart may be an international superstar thanks to her role as Bella Swan in The Twilight Saga, but she actually had critics and moviegoers singing her praises well before Twilight (2008) exploded into theaters. Born to John and Jules-Mann Stewart on April 9, 1990, Stewart kicked off her acting career at just eight years old, in a school play, and just a couple of years later, after brief appearances in The Thirteenth Year (1999), The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas (2000), and The Safety of Objects (2001), she wowed audiences with a remarkable performance as Jodie Foster's diabetic daughter in the thriller Panic Room (2002). Stewart never looked back from there, mixing major studios films with indie projects, and amassing such credits as Cold Creek Manor (2003), Speak (2004), Catch that Kid (2004), Undertow (2004), Fierce People (2005), Zathura (2005), In the Land of Women (2007), The Messengers (2007), The Cake Eaters (2007), Into the Wild (2007), What Just Happened (2008), The Yellow Handkerchief (2008), and Jumper...

Kristen Stewart says she is very glad that she started her acting career at an early age. She considers her early fame has given her the ability to cope with the pressures of fame during her adolescence. "I think that if I had started now or just a couple of years ago, after the age of 14, if I had waited two more years, I would be wrought," the 19-year-old beauty says.

"I couldn't deal with the scrutiny. I feel like starting out as a teenager may not have been as good," Stewart explains further. "I conquered fears at a young age because I wasn't considering them, I just took them for whatever."

Kristen Stewart's debut in acting industry was in 1999, during when she made an appearance on TV series "The Thirteenth Year". Since then, she has been starring on more than 20 flicks, including "Panic Room", "Zathura", "Into the Wild...

Finding herself receiving more media attention ever since she starred as Sarah Altman in 2002 film "Panic Room", Kristen Stewart says she is grateful that she started her acting career early on. She credits her early fame to have given her the ability to cope with the pressures of fame during her adolescence.

"I think that if I had started now or just a couple of years ago, after the age of 14, if I had waited two more years, I would be wrought. I couldn't deal with the scrutiny," says the 19-year-old movie star. "I feel like starting out as a teenager may not have been as good. I conquered fears at a young age because I wasn't considering them, I just took them for whatever."

Kristen Stewart kicked off her acting career when she was still eight years old. Her first role was a short, nonspeaking part in the Disney Channel...

Kristen Stewart is delighted she got her big break in movies at the age of nine - because she is convinced first-time fame in her teen years would have left her troubled.

The actress' debut film role came in 1999 Disney movie The Thirteenth Year and she's since gone on to make more than 20 movies, including 2008's Twilight, which shot her to worldwide stardom.

But Stewart is glad she started her career early - because she's sure she couldn't have coped with the pressures during her adolescence.

She says, "I think that if I had started now or just a couple of years ago, after the age of 14, if I had waited two more years, I would be wrought. I couldn't deal with the scrutiny.

"I feel like starting out as a teenager may not have been as good. I conquered fears at a young age because I wasn't considering them, I just took them for whatever."...