Disney Channel Announces Spin-Off Comedy Series "The Suite Life on Deck"

Dylan and Cole Sprouse, Brenda Song and Phill Lewis Star as Zack, Cody, London and Mr. Moseby When They Hit the High Seas

BURBANK, February 4, 2008 -- Disney Channel is casting for the new live-action series "The Suite Life on Deck," an offshoot of its hit Emmy-nominated series "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody." Reprising their roles are tween favorites Dylan and Cole Sprouse as Zack and Cody Martin, Brenda Song as London Tipton and Phill Lewis as Mr. Moseby. The new series follows twin brothers Zack and Cody Martin and hotel heiress London Tipton after they enroll in a semester-at-sea program aboard the SS Tipton and, to his chagrin, dutiful hotel manager Mr. Moseby must go aboard too, assuming responsibility for all three. The announcement was made today by Gary Marsh, President, Entertainment, Disney Channels Worldwide.

"Our audience has shown us that after 88 episodes, 'The Suite Life of Zack & Cody' remains one of their favorite sitcoms ever," said Marsh. “We decided to find a new way for Zack, Cody, London and Mr. Moseby to live 'The Suite Life' in a whole new setting -- this time aboard a luxury cruise liner."

Zack and Cody go aboard a luxury passenger cruise liner, the SS Tipton, owned by London's father, as it cruises the world with tourists and students who attend classes on Deck Eight, the one high school that London's dad thinks will make his daughter a better student. But while they're out to sea, Zack and Cody still have their compass pointed towards mischief.

"The Suite Life on Deck" was created by Danny Kallis and Pamela Eells O'Connell. Kallis, O'Connell, Jim Geoghan and Irene Dreayer are executive producers. "The Suite Life On Deck" is produced by It's A Laugh Productions.

"The Suite Life of Zack & Cody" was nominated for an Emmy Award this year in the Outstanding Children's Program category. For the past three seasons, "The Suite Life" has ranked among the top five series on basic cable with Kids 6-11 and Tween 9-14.

Disney Channel is a 24-hour kid-driven, family inclusive television network that taps into the world of kids and families through original series and movies. Currently available on basic cable in over 95 million U.S. homes and to millions of other viewers on 27 Disney Channels around the world, Disney Channel is part of the Disney-ABC Television Group.

Source: Disney Channel

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