Talk:Wizards of Waverly Place

Emmy Wins

WOWP did not win an Emmy for both its program and its DCOM in 2010, because they were in direct competition to each other. Only the DCOM won an emmy. I have adjusted the chart accordingly.

http://www.emmys.com/shows/wizards-waverly-place

http://www.emmys.com/nominations/2010/Outstanding%20Children's%20Program — Preceding unsigned comment added by 204.128.192.4 (talk) 00:11, 4 May 2012 (UTC)

Protect Page

Hi all, due to the recent edits (vandalism) I suggest to block the page temporary... any comments? FFall1986 (talk) 16:30, 9 January 2010 (UTC)

Broadcasting

One note about the German broadcast entry: Disney Channel Deutschland is a Pay TV channel in Germany. But you can see the show in German Free TV, too. So, should it be mentioned or would it be too much information? 77.181.33.88 (talk) 19:06, 8 July 2009 (UTC)

This is the show i"m going to Miss and Hannah Montana But at least i will get to watch The wizard of wavelry place the Movie sequel i wonder who's in it? I know it's coming out in 2011 But I'm Glad they made a Sequel to Wizardo of wavelry place the movie Sequel i could have thought of that, Just like Friend's was off the air i will always miss Friend's HM and Wizard of wavlery place

I want to say Goodbye to HM and Wizard of wavelry place the movie Thanks for all the great time's on the show's I will Miss you HM and Wizard of waverly Place —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.114.148.175 (talk) 15:17, 14 August 2010 (UTC)

References to other shows

Alex Russo's best friend is Harper Finkle. On Sabrina, The Teenage Witch, Sabrina has a friend/boyfriend named Harvey Kinkle. Get it? Similar.

{here's something else I just thought of.} A more transparent reference is the name of character Mr. Laritate. It's pronounced Lair-ee-tayte. Larry Tate from Bewitched was Darrin's white-haired boss.

In the episode "Art Teacher," Alex's 40-year old teacher (who is in actuality a 16-year old student transformed by T.J,'s spell) is named Miss Jenny Majorhealy. Major Healy from I Dream of Jeannie was Tony Nelson's best friend and fellow astronaut.

Though there is no official pronouncement, the use of theatrical nods is a long-standing device at least dating back to vaudeville.

Jessemckay (talk) 18:11, 14 May 2010 (UTC)

Similar Themes

Sabrina, The Teenage Witch is a television comedy show featuring a teenage girl who uses magic, frequently gets in trouble when the magic backfires, encounters a variety of humorous ailments and different creatures from the magical world such as elves.

Bewitched and I Dream of Jeannie have these attributes as well; however, Samantha Stephens and Jeannie are not teenagers. Charmed is another similar show except it is darker and more dramatic (and, like 'Wizards', there are three magic-using siblings).

The editors have decided that these above paragraphs don't belong in the article because of sourcing.

"Any material that is challenged or likely to be challenged must be supported by a reliable source." [[1]]

We'd all like to respect that, wouldn't we?

Direct plagiarism doesn't have a sourcing problem - it has a copyright problem, so we can't engage in it here. Everything else has a potential sourcing problem because the effort of reading, organizing, and presenting material in digest form always gives rise to potential challenges.

But is it really reasonable to challenge this material?

Thanks, Jessemckay (talk) 05:40, 5 May 2009 (UTC)

The issue is No original research. If this analysis is published in some reliable source than we can include it and provide the reference. Organizing sourced material is what we are supposed to be doing. Synthesis of new information and personal analysis based on that material is not permitted. --NrDg 13:50, 5 May 2009 (UTC)

Archive

this page was getting to long so it has been archived. you can see past posts by cliking on the above link.--gdaly7 (talk) 13:06, 17 November 2008 (UTC)

Actually, it wasn't too long at all. The page was only about 21kB when you archived it. Although a recommendation to archive appears at about 32kB, most pages are at least twice that size before being archived. It's also good practice to ask on the talk page before archiving pages, especially when the page is as short as this was. --AussieLegend (talk) 17:59, 17 November 2008 (UTC)

The Black Cauldron

this is under main seting but i have never heard of it before --gdaly7 (talk) 13:06, 17 November 2008 (UTC)

Spells and Wizard Items

there is a new page for the spells --gdaly7 (talk) 13:10, 17 November 2008 (UTC)

it is Wizards of Waverly Place Spells —Preceding unsigned comment added by Gdaly7 (talk • contribs) 16:58, 17 November 2008 (UTC)

Perhaps you should have looked through what you were archiving while you were doing so.[2][3] The page has already been created, and subsequently deleted, more than once. --AussieLegend (talk) 20:02, 17 November 2008 (UTC)

Wizards of Waverly Place spells has now been deleted subsequent to an AfD discussion which may be seen here. It should not be re-created. --AussieLegend (talk) 16:26, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

I don't understand why it was deleted when List of spells in Harry Potter exists which is exactly like the List of Spells in Wizards of Waverly Place, both have nobility because of their Main Topic and affiliation to their Main Topic and Company/Person. I guess it might had been because one of the Wikipedia rules. Otherwise I think the List of Spells in Wizards of Waverly Place should be merged into the List of Wizards of Waverly Place Episodes under its own section for List of Spells in Wizards of Waverly Place. Azndrumsticks (talk) 00:39, 6 March 2016 (UTC)

Waverly Magical Spell Book Part 1

Where was this confirmed?--80.228.65.8 (talk) 17:30, 8 March 2009 (UTC)

Movie

Does the movie mean the end of the series?Ice (talk) 00:35, 17 March 2009 (UTC)

No, it doesn´t.--80.228.65.162 (talk) 17:00, 18 March 2009 (UTC)

Just because there's movie doesn't mean it's the end of it! For example, HSM they had movies 3 times. And, did they stop making them? No. I'm not trying to be mean, though. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 173.49.94.247 (talk) 13:31, 28 March 2009 (UTC) But HSM wasnt a t.v series.They will probably end Wizards of Waverly Place with a movie after like 6 seasons.

I only think they'll end Wizards of Waverly place when Jake or Selena find some other thing to do and since davids the oldest he could just go to collegenor something like run off with his vampire girlfriend. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Lizz0625 (talk • contribs) 13:52, 10 August 2009 (UTC)

Does any one know the title for the movie?

As I said in the title...does anyone know the title? I clearly don't. But, I hope it's nothing to do with WizTech. I love Wiz Tech, but they already had two movies with Wiz Tech in them. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 173.49.94.247 (talk) 13:32, 28 March 2009 (UTC) The movie will probably be called Wizards of Waverly Place, The movie.Just like what they did with Hannah Montanna.

Why delete the SOUNDTRACK?

The released date was announced. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 96.249.147.36 (talk) 15:56, 19 April 2009 (UTC)

Has anybody noticed the strong similarity between the Wizards title music (2007) and "9 to 5" by Lady Sovereign (2006), especially the chorus (YouTube link). I'm shocked that nobody has sued, especially with Sovereign belonging to a big label like Def Jam. Does anybody know who the Wizards theme is credited to? 87.194.150.80 (talk) 17:07, 10 June 2010 (UTC)

Max Russo

I think the longer name for Max is "Maximillian", as mentioned in Episode 7, Alex's Choice. 13:44, 31 May 2009 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 121.54.32.56 (talk)

It is at 17:53 in that episode (with commercials removed). Max says "I am trying Maximillian now to see if it catches on". That means his formal name is NOT Maximillian as that is said in response to a question asking what his name was. --NrDg 16:02, 31 May 2009 (UTC)

Ok. So it means we are yet to find out his real name. Thanks. 19:29, 31 May 2009 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 121.54.32.56 (talk)

Hey I just realized this, Maximillian is also mentioned by Grandma in Quinceanera. Now I know Grandma is bad at remembering some characters' names but there're two Maximillians already and I am just saying that it's highly probable that it's his name. 121.54.32.56 (talk) 13:49, 1 June 2009 (UTC) So does that make his name Maximillian now? 121.54.32.56 (talk) 12:45, 2 June 2009 (UTC)

It is at 19:21 in Quinceanera - "It's all right Maximillians" is what she said "Maximillians". Belongs in List of Wizards of Waverly Place characters#Max, not in this article though. --NrDg 01:39, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

Yeah you're right. It's Maximillians, not Maximillian. Even in "Alex's Choice" he said Maximillians. Well ok thank you for entertaining me. 121.54.32.56 (talk) 13:53, 7 June 2009 (UTC)

I think that Maximillian is just Max's nickname because i have a dog named Max and his nicknames maximillian why is this in a box!! —Preceding unsigned comment added by Lizz0625 (talk • contribs) 13:48, 10 August 2009 (UTC)

Yeah my cousin has a dog name max so yeah its a nickname.

Recurring Characters

Gertrude "Gigi" Hollingsworth (Skyler Samuels): Alex and Harper's arch enemy. She is followed around be the Wannabes, her crew.

Amanda (Amanda Tepe): She was once a waitress at the frozen yogurt shop that Harper worked at but is also a worker at the wizard museum in "Wizard School". She plays multiple roles on the show

Hugh Normous: A wizard in WizTech who thinks he's a giant. In "Hugh's Not Normous" he finds out that he's adopted.

Zeke: Justin's nerdy best friend who speaks alien.

Mr. Laritate: The principal of Tribeca Prep. He is usually very cowboy-ish and says things like 'possy' instead of 'club'. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.226.33.89 (talk) 23:10, 21 July 2009 (UTC)

And why is this in the talk page? Mokoniki | talk 19:38, 24 August 2009 (UTC)

Maxine: Maxine is Max when Alex and Justin do a spell it combines together bu then does a another spell which turns Max into a She they gave max that name to match her/his gender. Maxine is played by Madison Bailee — Preceding unsigned comment added by Parisaardhikabir (talk • contribs) 01:03, 21 January 2011 (UTC)

Response 2 Similarites

Yeah, I've notice that Finkle and Kinkle are alike.....also that Mr.Larytate and lary tate are similar. I have watched bewitched forever! I think it is strange how disney uses ideas from othere shows. But, of course....that is just my opinion! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.162.89.252 (talk) 23:59, 13 September 2009 (UTC)

Add a country of release

Hi

Please add South Africa, Started September 2007 on Disney Channel to the list of countries of release.

Thanks —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jhbbear (talk • contribs) 16:20, 10 October 2009 (UTC)

Season 4?

When is season 4 out? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.31.224.79 (talk) 18:23, 4 March 2010 (UTC)

Episodes in Season 3

I noticed that Season 4 is supposed to be premiering in late 2010 and that the 25th episode of season 3 is in late Aug. Should the 35 episodes listed for season 3 really be 25? Banaman1 (talk) 05:40, 11 July 2010 (UTC)banaman1

Movie Sequel

At Wizards of Waverly Place Film Sequel it says the plot is Alex, Max, Justin, and harper go to a different universe but, there is no proof or a refrence to it. So I don't know if it's true or not. Could someone please get proof for it or find the real plot! —Preceding unsigned comment added by Farmward821 (talk • contribs) 20:39, 20 November 2010 (UTC)

Last Season? Or Not?

The end of the first paragraph says the 4th season is the last one, however when you watch Selena's Interview she doesnt say the show is ending she just says its HER last season. The show could very well continue without her. Should be clarified.

Trust me, it is indeed the last season for all cast members. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Wingdude88 (talk • contribs) 20:11, 28 February 2011 (UTC)

IMDB reports season 5 episode 1 and 2 names, episode 1 synopsis. Why would this exist if season 4 was the end? Where does Disney say this was the series finale? This has never been said. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.244.173.238 (talk) 06:42, 10 January 2012 (UTC)

Imdb is user-edited and not a reliable source. Disney has advertised season 4 as the final season on TV and the media has reported the same.[4] --AussieLegend (talk) 15:54, 10 January 2012 (UTC)

There's no criticism?

Yeah I don't think this article is biased enough. There's only positive reception and a bunch of awards the shows won. This article needs to include some negative reception as well as positive like I don't know maybe that it has corny idea's for episodes, or fake effects, or whatever negative stuff the critics are saying out there. It is not educational if we only show one side of the story.-James Pandora Adams —Preceding unsigned comment added by 65.126.18.254 (talk) 18:11, 28 February 2011 (UTC)

Sources please? MegastarLV (talk) 18:37, 30 October 2011 (UTC)

Edit request on 2 January 2012

Can I edit the Original run section of Wizards of Waverly Place beacuse it is set to end this Friday?

98.196.40.126 (talk) 16:45, 2 January 2012 (UTC)

The article is currently semi-protected until 7 January 2012. If you wish something edited, please explain what changes you want made and someone will edit the article for you. However, the "Original run" is presently correct. There is noting to edit there. --AussieLegend (talk) 17:36, 2 January 2012 (UTC)

Wrong Awards ...

Hey There I just checked that wizards of waverly place has won alot of awards but in this page it shows most of them as "nominated" ... For instance Selena Gomez has one alot of awards for her role which are also showed here ; however they are shown as nominated even though they were won ??? Kindly correct it ... — Preceding unsigned comment added by 203.135.54.22 (talk) 09:11, 17 March 2012 (UTC)

The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex

The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex, the Wizards of Waverly Place hour-long reunion event, will premiere on the Disney Channel on Friday, March 15 at 8 p.m. EST.

According to The Huffington Post, Selena Gomez has returned to star in and executive-produce the movie. She will also be joined by her co-stars Jake T. Austin, Jennifer Stone, Maria Canals-Barrera, David DeLuise and Gregg Sulkin.

Beau Mirchoff, who stars in Awkward, has been added as a new cast member, but David Henrie will not return to play his role of Justin Russo.

"I wanted to do it really badly. I want to make sure I promise the cast and the fans a really, really good hour-long event that they can enjoy and will leave them feeling good," Gomez said of the reunion, as quoted by Hollywood Life.

During the reunion event the Russo family, Harper (Stone) and Mason (Sulkin) will travel to Tuscany to meet the Russo's long-lost relatives. Trouble arises when Alex (Gomez) accidentally performs a spell that creates a Good Alex and an Evil Alex. This leads to the two versions of Alex battling it out on top of none other than the Leaning Tower of Pisa. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.109.181.198 (talk) 19:27, 14 February 2013 (UTC)

Proposed merge with List of Wizards of Waverly Place spells

That article isn't notable enough for its own article. It would be good information to add to this one, though. Lugia2453 (talk) 19:10, 15 July 2013 (UTC)

Obviously non-notable and unsourced. It shouldn't exist but there is no need to merge the spells here. They're unnecessary minutiae that would bloat the article unnecessarily. All of the spells are listed in the season articles so they'd be completely redundant. The article was previously deleted at AfD, as well as under the title "Spells of Wizards of Waverly Place", so it shouldn't have been created. Accordingly, I've redirected the article here. --AussieLegend (✉) 19:41, 15 July 2013 (UTC)

Slightly altered song?

I find it hard to believe it was only slightly altered. The song was completely altered and I feel we should remove the slightly.--BulbyVR (talk) 16:37, 26 July 2020 (UTC)

GA Review

This review is transcluded from Talk:Wizards of Waverly Place/GA1. The edit link for this section can be used to add comments to the review.

Reviewer: LM150 (talk · contribs) 16:04, 6 March 2021 (UTC)

Happy to review this. I haven't seen this sitcom in a long time, but I remember seeing it show up in programme guides quite frequently when I was working for Disney! Anyhow, the article is a good read, so thanks for bringing it up to GA standard. Here's some feedback/comments before I promote..

• "focus on family, friendship, and growing up." - the term "adolescence" might sound better here
• "In an essay, Colin Ackerman analysed.." - who's Colin Ackerman? Author, scholar, critic?
• Wiki-linking of some common terms; not sure how useful they are to general readers: shopping mall, sandwich shop, family business, role model, fall, etc among others.
• Disney Channel has been wiki-linked twice
• "Mark Robinson wrote in a blog.." - is he an author, critic?
• Films and specials section - you've used both "film" and "movie" here. Perhaps just use "film" for consistency?
• Sources appear to be archived and reliable
• Images - suitable captions and tagged
• No copyright issues found

A few tweaks here and there, nothing major. Thanks, LM150 16:04, 6 March 2021 (UTC)

• Hi @LM150:, welcome to the article and thanks for the review. Working for Disney (Channel?) sounds incredible, would love to hear more about it! I have fixed all of the above suggestions. Please let me know if I missed anything. Thanks! SatDis (talk) 02:34, 7 March 2021 (UTC)

Hey ~

• "Critics have found fault with the.." - might sound better as "Critics have criticized the.."
• "Merchandising" header - would "Home media" be a more appropriate header? No pressure to change it though.

For future improvement, I think the story and characters section could be expanded a little. As could the critical reception. It's also possible to add the track listing of soundtrack. However, I'm not going to stop this from obtaining GA now, as the article is broad enough.

And yes! I worked in media technology, and my role was to support the broadcast systems which aired Disney Channel content in Europe, Middle East and Africa. It wasn't a glamorous job, but I had the opportunity to meet the likes of CEO Bob Iger, Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy, and actress Scarlett Johansson of the Marvel films! Toy sales and a cinema screening room were highlights too! LM150 16:56, 7 March 2021 (UTC)

• Hi @LM150:, sorry, "critics criticized" doesn't sound right to me, just in terms of flow of writing, that's why I used "found fault with". I've used "Merchandising" as it not only covers home media, but the soundtrack album and video games as well.
• Thanks for the review. That role sounds excellent, what a dream to work for Disney in any capacity! SatDis (talk) 12:03, 10 March 2021 (UTC)

  Ok great, now passing! LM150 19:12, 10 March 2021 (UTC)