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 35 wins & 45 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 [us]

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

Selena Gomez's character was originally named Brooke O'Malley.

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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 Sonny with a Chance: Battle of the Networks' Stars (2009)

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Soundtracks

"Everything Is Not What It Seems"
Selena Gomez

User Reviews

Good show

Before I start, I just have to say that I am not a big fan of the Disney Channel. I don't watch it for the most part. However, I was channel surfing one day and stumbled on this show. I thought, "Well, I've never seen this before. Maybe it won't be as bad as some of the other stuff on here." I have to say that I was right! This show is appealing for the "tweenage" population but also for people in other age groups (myself included). "Wizards" is also pretty funny (albeit some of the humor is a bit cheesy, I have to admit that it still gets a chuckle out of me!). Selena Gomez is definitely another rising star. I had never even heard of her before this show, but now I count myself as one of her fans. Jake T. Austin is simply adorable, and David Henrie is pretty cute ;) I think that viewers of most ages will probably enjoy this show (if they can stand some overplayed gags and corny jokes). Personally, I think it's a lot better than anything else they show on that channel, so if you're like myself and think that everything on Disney Channel is stupid and little-kiddish, I recommend that you check this show out - maybe it will change your opinion. It did mine!