New Comedy Spin-Off Series "The Suite Life On Deck" Premieres Friday, September 26 on Disney Channel

BURBANK, July 21, 2008 -- Disney Channel will premiere the new comedy series "The Suite Life on Deck," a spin-off of the hit Emmy-nominated "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody," on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT). Starring fan favorites Dylan and Cole Sprouse, Brenda Song and Phill Lewis, the series introduces 15-year-old actress Debby Ryan. She will also be featured in a series of video blogs debuting Friday, August 29 (7:55 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

The new series finds Zack and Cody aboard the SS Tipton, a luxury passenger cruise liner owned by London's father. The ship cruises the world with tourists and students who attend classes at Seven Seas High, the one high school that London's dad thinks will make his daughter a better student. While out at sea, Zack and Cody still have their compass pointed towards mischief, and London learns to live a "fabu-less" lifestyle, including sharing a small room with Bailey, a country girl from Kansas.

Reprising their roles from the hugely popular sitcom "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody" are Dylan and Cole Sprouse as Zack and Cody Martin, Brenda Song as London Tipton and Phill Lewis as Mr. Moseby.

Newcomer Ryan's video blogs document her journey to joining "The Suite Life on Deck" cast. They include her first audition in Dallas, Texas, her first episode taping in front of a studio audience and a sneak peek of the new series.

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

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