Disney Preps Live-Action Series for Re-Branded Channel

BURBANK, August 8:
Production has begun on the live-action original series Aaron Stone for premiere in February, which will coincide with
the launch of the newly re-branded kids’ entertainment channel Disney XD.

The single-camera
production, filmed in high definition in Toronto, follows teenager Charlie
Landers, played by Kelly Blatz, who is enlisted to become the real-life version
of a legendary crime-fighting online game character.

Aaron Stone was created by Bruce Kalish (The Famous Jett
Jackson) and is executive produced
by Kalish and Suzanne French (Overruled!, Life with Derek).
The series is a production of Shaftesbury Services II.

Adam Bonnett, the senior
VP of original series, said: “Aaron Stone is an example of Disney’s commitment to entertainment that delivers
on what kids and especially boys want—relevant, relatable characters with
themes of accomplishment and getting to the next level. With an inspiring lead
character like Aaron Stone and a certain cool factor that will keep boys
engaged, the series is a perfect fit for the upcoming Disney XD-branded
channel.”

—By Jackie Stewart