Demi Lovato to Star in Mollywood

Disney Channel has given the green light to the live-action comedy series "Welcome to Mollywood," starring Demi Lovato of the network’s upcoming Jonas Brothers movie "Camp Rock."

The series with focus on Molly (Lovato), a 15-year-old small-town girl who, after a nationwide search, is chosen to join the cast of the most popular and long-running teen sketch comedy show on television. The sitcom will feature a show-within-a-show with fully produced comedy sketches. The show goes into production in September.

Lovato was introduced to Disney Channel viewers last year in the shortform comedy series "As the Bell Rings." She also co-stars in Disney’s upcoming telefilm "Princess Protection Program."

Lovato also has a recording contract with Disney’s Hollywood Records and will tour with the Jonas Brothers in the summer.

Gary Marsh, president of entertainment at Disney Channels Worldwide said:

"This series is rooted in one of the core thematic attributes that we stand for, which is following your dream. There also was the opportunity to do a hybrid show."

Demi Lovato is close friends with Selena Gomez. Click here to see the both girls together in some candid bikini shots. All the Disney girls love to show some skin.