Disney Channel Announces Disney Channel Shooting Stars

A nationwide talent hunt program for kids; auditions start this month; winner to feature in Disney show.

BestMediaInfo Bureau | Delhi | January 4, 2011

Disney Channel is ringing in the New Year with the launch of "Disney Channel Shooting Stars” - a nationwide platform for kids to showcase their talents. Kids can act, sing, dance, play a musical instrument or perform a comedy routine as their entry and the winning participant will have a chance to star in Disney Channel original productions in India.

Disney Channel's panel of judges will select the finalists from across the country who will get tips from a select panel of celebrities including popular Bollywood composers Salim-Sulaiman and National Film Award winning actress and producer Raveena Tandon. The finalists will feature on Disney Channel in March and viewers will get an opportunity to vote for their favorite contestant amongst the selected finalists.

“Disney Channel is delighted to provide a platform for kids to showcase their talent through this unique and first-of-its-kind talent hunt for kids in the country. Disney's stories and characters are what makes the channel special and we are really excited to give kids an opportunity to share in that magic with this unique initiative, fulfilling the Disney promise to help kids express themselves, believe in themselves and follow their dreams” said Natasha Malhotra, VP and GM, Walt Disney Television International India.

Commenting on being a part of this initiative for kids, Raveena Tandon said, “With so much talent in India waiting to be discovered, it is important that kids get the right kind of platform to showcase it. Disney Channel Shooting Stars is the stage where India will get to see the abundant talent that its younger generation has with the right kind of support. I am happy to be a part of a show that not only encourages kids to display their talents but also promotes creativity and fun as an integral part of these growing up years.”

Said well known Bollywood composers, Salim-Sulaiman, “Self-expression is extremely important in building the personality of a kid and helps them gain confidence. Much like what we see in the great stories and characters that Disney has had over the years. We are very excited to be a part of this initiative by Disney Channel and look forward to seeing all the great young talent out there!”

Starting this week, all Disney Channel fans between the ages of 6 and 16 can participate in Disney Channel Shooting Stars by simply picking up the registration forms placed with select schools in Mumbai, New Delhi, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad and Bangalore and getting invited to auditions slated to be held at a central venue towards the end of January.

Alternatively, kids and their parents can also visit the Disney Channel's website www.disney.in to fill up a registration form and upload a three minute video demo or send it to PO Box 16301, Sun Mill Compound, Lower Parel, Mumbai.

Click here for more details.

Click here to download the registration forms or visit http://www.disney.in/DisneyChannel/shootingstars/download_form.html

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