Variety has a list of Disney Channel stars and their upcoming non-Disney projects. We all know they can’t do Disney forever! From movies like “17 Again” and "Walter the Farting Dog” these DC protégés are staying busy.

Here’s a list of some of their upcoming projects:

• Zac Efron is starring in “17 Again”, which is hitting the big screen here in the U.S. April 17th. He is also attached to the remake of “Footloose” and “Johnny Quest”.
• Jonas Brothers are set to star in “Walter the Farting Dog”.
• Selena Gomez will play Beezus in "Beezus and Ramona”.
• You can see Vanessa Hudgens in the upcoming movie “Bandslam”. She is also set to star in "Sucker Punch”.

Who else is stepping out and starring in other projects? Well, we know The Cheetah Girls have broken up and are pursuing their own non-Disney projects. What’s next for stars like Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus and the Sprouse twins? Time will tell!

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The Hannah Montana cast weren’t the only Disney stars to wish us “Happy Holidays”. Check out some season’s greetings from Wizards of Waverly Place, The Suite Life on Deck and Sonny With a Chance.

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Forbes Magazine says that 2007 was the year of Miley Cyrus and 2008 is the year of the Jonas Brothers. The magazine named 10 stars on their ‘Breakout Stars of 2008′ list.

Why do they say 2008 is the year of Kevin, Joe and Nick? Here’s why?

‘They’ve scored starring roles in the Disney Channel flick Camp Rock, hit the road for a sold-out concert tour and released a chart-topping album–A Little Bit Longer. In fact, for the year ending June 2008, the superstar trio collectively banked $12 million. Next up, a 3-D concert movie and a Disney Channel TV series, not to mention still more swooning from the ‘tween girl set.’

Most recently the Jonas Brothers were nominated for a Grammy, which is HUGE for them! Could 2009 possibly be even a bigger year for them? I think it just might.

Other Disney stars that made the list include Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez. Are there any other Disney kids that you think should have made this list?

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Do you remember Alan Baltes’s idea for a show called ‘Who Wants to Be the Next Disney Channel Star?’ You can see my initial post here, where he was asking for your ideas. There are over 500 comments over there with some great ideas.

Alan is still in the developing stages of the show and he has a small update. The show needs a host! You can read all about it over at Acting Info.

You can also still give him some of your ideas! Now I know for a fact that my Disney Society readers are some of the most creative people I have met, so throw your ideas out there!

I have an interview set up with Alan Baltes and will be asking him some of your questions about Disney Channel auditions and the acting business in general. You can submit your questions here.

So, how many of you want to be the next Disney Channel Star?

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Disney Channel stars Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Emily Osment and Brandon Smith all gave thanks on Thanksgiving. Check out what they are thankful for!

2009 is right around the corner! The cast of ‘Wizards if Waverly Place’ is celebrating by hosting Totally New Year ‘09. Selena Gomez, David Henrie, Jake T. Austin and Jennifer Stone will be on the Disney Channel Wednesday, December 31 from 6 PM to 12:30 AM ET/PT.

There is a HUGE list of Disney stars that will be joining them. Check it out:

Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus, Emily Osment, Mitchel Musso, Jason Earles, Moises Arias, Cole Sprouse, Dylan Sprouse, Brenda Song & Debby Ryan,
Alyson Stoner, Meaghan Jette Martin, Roshon Fegan, Jason Dolley, Nicholas Braun & Madison Pettis. Sonny with a Chance’s Demi Lovato, Tiffany Thornton, Brandon Smith, Doug Brochu, Allisyn Arm & Sterling Knight.

Be sure and tune in and ring in the New Year with Disney! 

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The Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus and Demi Lovato weren’t the only Disney stars who attended the 2008 American Music Awards. There were several other faces there that you just might recognize! Like Ashley Tisdale, Mitchel Musso, and Corbin Bleu.

Check out the pictures below!

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Quite a few Disney Stars attended the ‘Twilight’ premiere instead of the BOLT premiere. That doesn’t surprise me. Even though Twilight isn’t a Disney film, it’s HUGE among that age group and I am sure fellow actors and actresses wanted to show their support for the ‘Twilight’ stars. I wonder if Miley Cyrus was offended. What do you think?

Check out pictures of Demi Lovato, Chelsea Staub, Alyson Stoner and others below.

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Do you ever wonder what it was about Disney stars like the Jonas Brothers and Miley Cyrus, that Disney casting agents saw and knew they had that “star quality’? Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to be a Disney Channel star? I know many of you have!

Access Hollywood spoke with Disney Channel’s VP of Casting and Talent Relations, Judy Taylor, who discovered names such as Miley Cyrus, Jonas Brothers and that oh-so-popular ‘High School Musical’ gang.

In this video clip, Taylor reveals what it is that she looks for in a Disney star.It’s a GREAT interview with some fantastic information for those of you with acting dreams! Be sure and watch this video clip to see what Taylor said was wrong with Miley’s auditions and about the Jonas Brothers’ extraordinary musical talent.

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Sunday, October 26th, several Disney Channel stars attended Ronald McDonald’s 16th Annual Family Halloween Carnival on the backlot of Universal Studios. Actors Dylan & Cole Sprouse, Emily Osment, Madison Pettis, David Henrie and Anna Maria Perez De Tagle showed their support.

More pictures below.
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