Wizards of Waverly Place (2007–2012)

Centers on a family in New York City that owns a restaurant where, behind the scenes, the kids can do real magic.

Creator:

Todd J. Greenwald

Stars:

Selena Gomez, David Henrie, Jake T. Austin

Won 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 34 wins & 47 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Selena Gomez	...	Alex Russo (106 episodes, 2007-2012)
David Henrie	...	Justin Russo (106 episodes, 2007-2012)
Jake T. Austin	...	Max Russo (106 episodes, 2007-2012)
Jennifer Stone	...	Harper Finkle (106 episodes, 2007-2012)
Maria Canals-Barrera	...	Theresa Russo (105 episodes, 2007-2012)
David DeLuise	...	Jerry Russo (105 episodes, 2007-2012)

Storyline

"Wizards of Waverly Place" focuses on the Russos. A typical family, which includes a mom, Theresa Russo; a dad, Jerry Russo; a son, Justin Russo; a daughter, Alex Russo; and another son, Max Russo. The kids and the family live normal lives but what their friends don't know is the kids are wizards in training and the dad was a former wizard!

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Plot Keywords:

wizard | new york | new york city | magic | sibling | 

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Taglines:

They've Got The Power!

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Genres:

Comedy | Family | Fantasy

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Details

Official Sites:

Disney Channel [United States]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Disney Wizards

Company Credits

Production Co:

It's a Laugh Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

22 min 30 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The show was originally called "The Amazing Hannigans," then it was changed to "The Amazing O'Malleys," then it was changed to "Wizards of Waverly Place," then to "Disney's Wizards," and finally back to "Wizards of Waverly Place."

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Goofs

When the sun rises during the opening credits, it goes to the north (upper left). In the northern hemisphere (series is set in New York City), the sun heads southwards just after sunrise.

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Connections

Referenced in Hustler's Untrue Hollywood Stories: Miley Cyrus' 18th Birthday (2010)

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Soundtracks

"Everything Is Not What It Seems"
Selena Gomez

User Reviews

Surprisingly good

Okay so I'm not a tween or anything. People would prolly say I'm too old to watch Disney. I'm almost 18 and the shows on Disney channel are not funny at all to me or anyone my age. Maybe little kids find them funny but the jokes are so tired and unoriginal. I.E. Hannah Montana, Suite Life of Zack and Cody. They're entertaining to watch but not funny.

Wizards of Waverly Place is surprisingly funny. I would not expect this from a Disney show but it is celever, witty, and I laugh out loud sometimes. The actors are believable and relateable and it is not only entertaining but hysterical to watch. I think it is a bit more mature than all of the other little Disney shows based on 11 and 12 year olds. It is appealing to me and I enjoy watching it =]