Disney Channel has set the cast for Sadie Sparks. Georgia Lock (The Evermoor Chronicles, Friday Download), Rufus Hound (Argumental, Celebrity Juice) and Craig Revel-Horwood (Strictly Come Dancing, Annie) have signed on for starring roles in the animated series. 
Marvel Avengers are getting their own channel. Disney Channels UK & Ireland has announced a channel takeover that will see Disney XD+1 temporarily rebrand as Marvel Avengers Channel. The takeover takes effect from April 1st and will last until April 29th. 
Mickey Mouse is getting his own dedicated channel. Disney UK & Ireland has announced plans for a channel takeover which will see Disney XD+1 become 'Mickey and Pals' for a month, beginning on September 4th. 
Here's a nice bit of cross-company casting. Dove Cameron, the star of Disney Channel's U.S. series Liv And Maddie and Descendants, has signed on for a recurring role on the upcoming second season of Disney Channel UK's original series The Lodge. She will play Jess, a sporty girl who lives locally to The Lodge who has been training for a big mountain biking championship. 
