, Disney has been creating made-for-TV movies for its viewers under the Disney Channel Original Movies (DCOM) umbrella. If you were a fan of "The Force Awakens," director J.J. Abrams is back in the director's chair for "The Rise of Skywalker." What it's about: The world's greatest super spy, Lance Sterling, teams up with a gadget inventor, Walter, to save the world. Many television films have been produced for the United States cable network, Disney Channel, since the service's inception in 1983. One audience member wrote, "Handled with sensitivity with powerful performances from its mainly young cast.". Fans of "Rip Girls" wrote that they enjoyed the Hawaiian setting and heartfelt story. A leading-edge research firm focused on digital transformation. follows a girl named Zenon, who's grown up on a space station, as she is banished to Earth. Disney Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. Using Rotten Tomatoes' audience scores, we've ranked some of the best DCOMs. She must acclimate to her new life while also warning her family of the space station's evil plan. The excitement of Princess Protection Program wasn’t just that it was about two favorite Disney Channel stars playing best friends — it was awesome because they were best friends IRL! In terms of genre alone, this movie was a huge departure from prior DCOMs and some fans commented that they appreciated that. Other major DCOM franchises include Camp Rock, The Cheetah Girls, Twitches, Halloweentown, the Teen Beach films, the Zenon trilogy, and The Descendants series. Once there, the family battles a dark force while meeting quirky skeletons, ghosts, and other creatures. Also, although DCOMs have been produced in widescreen HD format since mid-2005, the 2009 release of Princess Protection Program became the first DCOM to receive a widescreen DVD transfer. "'Brink!' Get ready to cry all over again. Shy and introverted Pete becomes his high-school mascot after striking up a deal with his best friend. To their surprise, a real robot boyfriend arrives on their doorstep and chaos ensues at their high-school homecoming. Maybe we'll even learn who Rey's parents are — or not! Worldwide gross: $2.2 billion and counting. The kids realize they must land summer jobs to afford to have some fun. The five teens learn to follow their dreams and even battle another local band in ". Notably, these scores are based solely on the reviews left by viewers. After her mother's death, a teenage girl returns to her family home in Hawaii to discover she has inherited a plantation. Many fans lauded LaBeouf's performance in this movie and appreciated the film's deeply familial messages. While this film isn't a work of art, it's still a fairly decent television film.". " Some audience members wrote that they liked the snowboarding scenes and inspirational messages in the film. The marathon began in celebration of its 100th Disney Channel Original Movie, Adventures in Babysitting. 1. Die Zauberer vom Waverly Place – Der Film, Zenon, die kleine Heldin des 21sten Jahrhunderts, Halloweentown III: Halloweentown Highschool, Kim Possible – Der Film: Invasion der Roboter, Lemonade Mouth – Die Geschichte einer Band, Phineas und Ferb: Quer durch die 2. The changes also make him really good at sports. ", Two intelligent teens build a virtual boyfriend in ". " that it was imperative to have some background with the "Kim Possible" television show to understand the story in the movie. One reviewer wrote, "Choreography is amazing and the chemistry between characters is better than the first film.". Though they use it for selfish reasons at first, eventually they decide to just undo their classmates’ embarrassing moments. Why you should see it: Guy Ritchie ("Sherlock Holmes") is directing and we can't wait to see how he interprets the bread-stealing scene with Aladdin as he runs through the Agrabah marketplace. 4. compared this movie to "The Breakfast Club," given the plot device of how the teens meet. Of course, playing with the space-time continuum leads to dire consequences. ," the step-brothers are launched into another dimension and their pet platypus reveals to them that he's really a secret agent. Starring "Girl Meets World" actress Rowan Blanchard, "Invisible Sister" follows two sisters after a science experiment goes wrong and turns the older sister invisible on Halloween. "This movie is inspiring and it teaches you that anything is possible," wrote. " An unprecedented collection of the world's most beloved movies and TV series. (He fell down a manhole.) wrote, "The magic, the Halloween spirit; it's all perfect for the month of October.". (If the Gossip Girl cast sang, that is.) "Descendants" shows what happens when classic Disney villains' teenage kids are unbanished from an isolated island and attend prep school with the children of iconic princesses and heroes. He finds that snowboarding is a good alternative to surfing and figures out how to fit in this new state. To a certain demographic, DCOMs were the thing to be watching on a Friday night, a heralded emblem of childhood evenings fighting over the remote control and racing to the television just in time to hear the Disney Channel Original Movie theme song. Some fans wrote that they felt the movie had a slow start, but picked up during the exciting racing moments. received mixed reviews from fans, who sometimes described it as forgettable and cheesy. This had darker tones and mature themes and I recommend this movie for anyone. Tolkien (Nicholas Hoult) on his journey from orphan to author of "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings. What it's about: The Marvel superhero movie follows Carol Danvers (Oscar winner Brie Larson) as she's reborn with super powers in the '90s and becomes known as Captain Marvel. What it's about: According to Deadline, the plot will follow Brad Pitt's character, Roy McBride, 20 years after his father left on a one-way mission to Neptune to find signs of extra-terrestrial intelligence. To her surprise, the two spark a relationship that allows her to see that there is more to this musician than she thought. "It's totally unbelievable yet it is totally fun!" Some fans applauded the movie for addressing serious social issues in a careful manner. Many fans wrote that they think this film has a similar plot to the 1985 teen classic, "Weird Science" but it's still pretty good. The anonymity of the costume allows him to let loose, but no one in the school realizes it's Pete inside. The movie has been shattering box-office records since its debut. wrote. "Choreography is amazing and the chemistry between characters is better than the first film.". The new home for your favorites. Equally campy and with just as many catchy bops, The Cheetah Girls was the Gossip Girl to High School Musical’s Glee. ," a Hawaiian teenage surfer is forced to move to Vermont when his dad gets a new job. It still wasn't that good.". As soon as she arrives, magic is banned and it becomes clear that she needs to discover the secrets held in an ancient prophecy. Während die Filme des Senders von 1983 bis Mitte 1997 noch als Disney Channel Premiere Films bekannt waren, änderte sich das ab Mitte 1997 zur noch heute gültigen Bezeichnung. Some fans wrote that they found the movie to be fluffy but liked that it had a positive message. What it's about: Stu (Kumail Nanjiani) just wants a five-star rating as an Uber driver but that's put in jeopardy when he picks up a cop (Dave Bautista) who's trying to catch a killer. Bollywood and Hollywood mixed together to make a great movie. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Der erfolgreichste Film ist High School Musical 2, der im August 2007 bei seiner Premiere über 17 Millionen Zuschauer erreichte. He finds that snowboarding is a good alternative to surfing and figures out how to fit in this new state. On Halloween night, a girl finds out that she comes from a family of witches and follows her grandmother, played by Debbie Reynolds, back to her mystical home in Halloweentown. Skating is all about fun just as much as watching movies is all about entertainment.". Now that she knows her family's history, Skylar must battle monsters that are trying to stop her. The two girls must learn to set aside their rivalry when the kids one of them is babysitting go missing. , "Cute cool movie that proves that girls are just as good at any sport as guys. Street Party, The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands, The Muppets Present... Great Moments in American History, Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks, 101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure, Escape from the Isle of the Lost: A Descendants Novel, The Walt Disney Studios: A Lot to Remember, The Complete Life and Times of Uncle Scrooge Volume 1, Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King, New "Mickey’s Mix Magic" Fireworks and Projection Show featuring EDM Coming to Disneyland Park in January 2019, ‘Epcot Forever’ Will Replace IllumiNations for a Limited Time in 2019, https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/2019?oldid=4309328. —Petrana Radulovic, Three misfit teens build a time machine. To their surprise, a real robot boyfriend arrives on their doorstep and chaos ensues at their high-school homecoming. Overall, many people commented that they found the plot to be funny. With lots of wonderful made-for-TV content out there and so little time, we’ve handpicked 10 DCOMs that capture the franchise’s initial zeitgeist in the late ’90s and early 2000s through its maturation in the late ’00s. Disney Channel Videos auf YouTube. ", Back again with much of its original cast, ". " Toy Story 4. Brown, had been replaced by Sara Paxton. One reviewer wrote, "Adorable and silly, but worth the watch because it is a feel-good family movie.". actress Rowan Blanchard, "Invisible Sister" follows two sisters after a science experiment goes wrong and turns the older sister invisible on Halloween. After a dictator invades Princess Rosalinda’s country, she’s sent to a safe house under the name Rosie (Lovato). "'Radio Rebel' is a half-enjoyable kids film with an impressively presented moral," commented one fan. , "Family-friendly film. 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Audiences seem to think that "Let it Shine" is one of the best DCOMs to date. "Read It and Weep" received mixed reviews from fans, who sometimes described it as forgettable and cheesy. Read more: See the cast of the live-action "Aladdin" and who they're playing, Release date: Friday, June 7, 2019Studio: Fox. Disney Channel has created over 100 original movies over the past few decades. The second installment of "The Cheetah Girls" franchise follows the girls as they travel to Barcelona, Spain, to compete in a music festival. (Buena Vista International; International distribution only) 2. Aladdin. A girl and her imaginary friend must work together to stop him.