Girl Meets World: Santa Is a Fan!

I got a letter from Santa today...and look what he said! #GirlMeetsWorld #SantaisaFAN http://t.co/Tk64Wy5dhV
— August Maturo (@AugustMaturo) December 19, 2013

The awesomely adorable August Maturo got a letter from Santa Claus, in which the jolly and generous legend said he'd be watching Girl Meets World. True story, watch the Instagram video.

Despite this whole belief that Santa only works one day a year, he is a very busy man. He has to take care of the reindeer and give them routine maintenance, check the elves toy making progress - there are millions of good kids in the world, so it takes a little more than a month to make the toys - and if an elf calls in sick? Santa's on the floor himself. Then there's this whole business with sorting every kid in the world into naughty and nice lists, and then checking them twice. That doesn't leave a lot of time for television viewing. The fact Santa is clearing time for Girl Meets World is a major honor.

He probably rooted for Cory and Topanga on Boy Meets World, just like the rest of us.

Girl Meets World: Second Live Taping

Girl Meets World taping... Two sweetest, cutest girls ever @rowblanchard @sabrinaannlynn… http://t.co/XP8n0AWKQp
— Maitland Ward Baxter (@MaitlandWard) December 18, 2013

They're just going to be able to sneak Maitland Ward and Rider Strong into episodes without us knowing. "Maitland and/or Rider's on set? Just another Tuesday!"

The early buzz is so far, so awesome! Not too many details are known at the moment, but make sure you check out our friends at bmwsequel.com, because they're going to have all the fan reactions.

This episode is the last one to tape in 2013, so everything will be dark for the holidays. But the next episode to tape is less than a month from now, on January 14, 2014, so there's still plenty to be excited about. And 2014 also means these episodes will be seeing the light of day and finally airing on Disney Channel. I personally cannot wait.

Girl Meets World Writers Tease Very Special On Set Guest

Great day of shooting today - a very special guest on set. An old friend, and he was wonderful.
— Girl Meets Writers (@GMWWriters) December 11, 2013

That just doesn't sound like Minkus. Now, special guest doesn't necessarily mean special guest star, but why so secret? We all know that Maitland Ward, Rider Strong, and even Will Friedle have visited the set in the past. Those pictures were all over the Internet.

I'm not a betting woman (yes, I am, actually) but if I had to put money on it, today's guest is the guest star we've all been trying to guess.

And despite my previous claims, this tweet has lead me to believe it's Anthony Tyler Quinn.

What do you think?

Girl Meets World: August Maturo Participates in On Set Toy Donation

Okay, guys, I know my updates have been sporadic as of late. That's because of a combination of not too much going on right now (and possibly absolutely nothing going on around the holidays) and me being the tiniest bit lazy. I can admit it. I haven't been coming up with topics or researching leads the way I should be - but I need to save something for off-season. Anyway, let's get to the actual reason for the update:

Dropping off toys for the @ABC7 & SoCal Firefighters #SparkofLove Toy Drive on set of #GirlMeetsWorld #DoGood pic.twitter.com/vrVJnzBZ68
— August Maturo (@AugustMaturo) December 10, 2013

Do good indeed. I've mentioned I'm from Southern California, so I can explain the finer details - I'm pretty sure everyone grasps the basic idea of a toy drive. Spark of Love is sponsored by ABC 7 (the LA ABC) and Fire Departments all over Southern California to collect toys for children in need. I mean, it's seriously not just LA - five SoCal counties participate.  This is Spark of Love's ninth year.

If you want more information on Spark of Love, you can view that here. Congrats to Girl Meets World for participating, and everyone who remembers to do good this holiday season.

Mark Blutman Wishes Us A Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving to all. And especially to our dear BMW and GMW fans!!! We are thankfull for you.
— Mark Blutman (@BlutmanMark) November 28, 2013

Yes, Thanksgiving was yesterday, but I was busy enjoying it with my family. It's the thought that counts.

Why Is Today's Girl Meets World Taping Canceled?

Those of you who have tickets to today's Girl Meets World live taping may have been suprised to learn last minute that it was canceled. You may have been left wondering why.

@BMWSequelDotCom It was a difficult episode to do in front of an audience. See u at the next one.
— Mark Blutman (@BlutmanMark) November 26, 2013

There you go, that's your answer. Don't be too disheartened, though, as more tapings are on the horizon.

Girl Meets World: Two More Live Taping Dates Added!

Looks like tix are available for our next live shows! http://t.co/arcTkPZLQa
— Sabrina Carpenter (@SabrinaAnnLynn) November 20, 2013

Let's all thank Sabrina Carpenter for having our back! November 26 is this coming Tuesday, and December 17 is three weeks from this Tuesday. If I get to go, it'll be December 17, but those tickets will likely be sold out before I can arrange anything.

How exciting, though! It's all really happening!

Girl Meets World: Class Is In Session

Class is in session http://t.co/CNUaJNsR1o
— Ben Savage (@BenSavage) November 18, 2013

In one of the interviews I'm too lazy to look up now, Ben Savage said that Riley is definitely Cory's daughter, but she got at least one trait from Topanga - if Cory had sat any further back in class, he would have been Shawn.

Interesting is that Maya sits next to her instead of behind her. In fact, the main characters are in a box formation instead of a line. Also, Feeny's lesson is in the back of the room: "Dream. Try. Do good."

I could not be any more excited for this series. You know, until the next pictures, and the next episode, and the press release...

Girl Meets World: The Second Episode Is Filming

Filming our next episode. Who's excited? #GirlMeetsWorld
— August Maturo (@AugustMaturo) November 18, 2013

But wait, there's more. This episode has one day of filming in front of a studio audience. That day is tomorrow, November 19.

"Are you going, friendly neighborhood Amanda?" Working on it. It's last minute on a Tuesday, so outcome is hazy, but I'm working on making it happen. But you guys do know if I go, I'm only talking about the experience and not the episode itself, right? Because I will never, ever spill the beans on an episode before the press release is issued. I play the dirty, dirty rumor game but studios value secrecy.

Hopefully I get to go! We'll see.

Girl Meets Tweets: Chewbacca and Plankton Edition

“@rowblanchard: So I guess I'm Chewbacca... @AugustMaturo hahaha! pic.twitter.com/OFcSnRuLuG” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I'm Plankton @BenSavage @daniellefishel
— August Maturo (@AugustMaturo) November 17, 2013

They settled that much more quickly than my brother and I decided who had which joke name Mom came up with. As I mentioned before, they could have fun, alternative middle names. Who knows, they could be Riley Chewbacca and Louis Plankton Matthews.

That would actually be hilarious.

My Girl Meets World Rumors Borderline Fanfiction

Awesome day today. I got to meet @RiderStrong 😄
— August Maturo (@AugustMaturo) November 15, 2013

It couldn't have happened to a luckier kid. If you don't know my feelings about Rider Strong and Shawn Hunter... click the tags.  That, and I actively tried to be hippy Topanga is my entire back story.

We know Rider Strong was on set for the pilot, too. They say Rider's just involved as a fan right now, but I have my own theory. A totally made up borderline fanfic theory. Weird Uncle Shawn lives in the crawl space. He occasionally comes down to drop words of wisdom, mostly to Riley about how awesome Cory actually is. Also, for some reason, he never wears a shirt. Yes, please.

I'm kidding, but it's actually genius. If Rider Strong goes to visit all the time, they could put him in an episode with nobody knowing. "Oh, Rider's on set? Just another Tuesday." And then, bam, a happy surprise for everyone.

Boy Meets World: Exclusive Interview with Anthony Tyler Quinn

The team over at bmwsequel.com managed to get an exclusive interview with Anthony Tyler Quinn!  How exciting for them.  They even ask about what happened with Mr. Turner - kind of.  It's the elephant in the room, so of course they did.  It's actually a pretty awesome interview, and it's not like they're a major publication or anything - they're just fans.  They're fans that asked for an interview and they got it.  You should definitely check it out.

And if you need something more awesome than that, Girl Meets World is officially going into production in two days!  Two.  Monday, November 11, 2013.  You don't want to take my word for it?  Okay, fine, be that way.  Luckily, you don't have to.  Mark Blutman will tell you:

GMW cameras roll Monday. Amazing to have such a strong fan base before show has even aired. We are proud to write for you our fans.
— Mark Blutman (@BlutmanMark) November 10, 2013

So there you go.  Awesome interview from a fansite, cameras roll on Monday.  It's all awesome from here.

Cory and Topanga Forever, Y'all

While I still have time I'd like to wish my TV husband of 14 years, @BenSavage, a happy anniversary. Thanks for lunch today, handsome. :)
— Danielle Fishel (@daniellefishel) November 6, 2013

Yesterday, November 5 - yes, the same day the complete series came out on DVD - was the 14th anniversary of Cory and Topanga Matthews, who got married way back in 1999.  How super sweet is it that they spent it together?  I love how close these two are in real life, and how even if they marry other people, they'll always be husband and wife.  They'll always be Cory and Topanga.  Again, I think of the Boy Meets World characters as the kids I went to high school with because I was close in age to the characters and often going through the same stuff in real life - I even started sixth grade at a new middle school the year they started seventh grade at a new high school - so I'm really happy that Cory and Topanga made it.  They say high school romances never last, but, you know, I always had a feeling about those two crazy kids.

Here's to another fourteen years!  And then fourteen more.

And I Thought Cake Made It Real...

And so it begins…😄 pic.twitter.com/TZTU9TD12L
— Corey Fogelmanis (@coreyfogelmanis) November 6, 2013

Peyton Meyer and August Maturo had similar tweets.  Yeah, cupcakes with the actual printed show logo on them is way more real than normal, awesome cake.  And the table read is like... well, depending on your timezone today, but here in California it's still tomorrow.  Either way... it's happening!

I really wish I had one of those cupcakes.

Rowan and Sabrina Can't Wait For You to See Their Aritzia Shoot

Photo: So excited for you guys to see our @Aritzia photo shoot. They’re pretty cool. 😊💕 @sabrinaannlynn is... http://t.co/4s2UECKR8h
— Rowan Blanchard (@rowblanchard) November 3, 2013

Sabrina did tweet something similar yesterday, but Rowan's tweet included this most adorable picture!  I love these girls, and their chemistry.  On one hand, I cannot wait to see them be best friends on Girl Meets World, but on the other hand I already see them as best friends everyday on Twitter.  I can't wait to see their shoot, too.  I bet it's just absolutely fantastic.

Will Girl Meets World Film In Front of a Live Studio Audience?

@BlutmanMark Are you guys filming Girl Meets World in front of a live audience?
— GMW Fan Site (@BMWSequelDotCom) October 27, 2013

@BlutmanMark Yeah I know lol. Will you guys be filming Season 1 in front of a live audience? So many excited fans :)
— GMW Fan Site (@BMWSequelDotCom) October 27, 2013

@BlutmanMark Sounds good. Thank you Mark!
— GMW Fan Site (@BMWSequelDotCom) October 27, 2013

 Boy Meets World filmed in front of a live studio audience, and per this Twitter conversation between GMW Fan Site (I link to their site in the sidebar) and Mark Blutman, Girl Meets World will, too - eventually.  Why the hold up?  The world may never know.  But when they do start filming in front of a live studio audience and tickets are available, I'll let you know - I check the website everyday.

As a reminder, Girl Meets World goes into production in November.  No definitive date has been given, but we do know it's just a couple of short weeks away.

Girl Meets World: Cameras On Set to Start Production in a Couple of Weeks!

Hey fans of GMW....Getting closer. Cameras set to roll in a couple of weeks.
— Mark Blutman (@BlutmanMark) October 26, 2013

For those who don't know, Mark Blutman is one of the Boy Meets World writers that is also going to be working on Girl Meets World.  Guys, I only have one reaction for this.

Yes, I've been reduced to memes, but I'm so excited.  Oh my gosh, y'all.  IT'S HAPPENING!

Rowan Blanchard Is the Sweetest Girl Ever

And Danielle Fishel is the sweetest woman.

@rowblanchard I love you.
— Danielle Fishel (@daniellefishel) October 23, 2013

If everyone in the world were as sweet as these two, the world would be a better place. Plus, this bodes well for Girl Meets World because this is their off-set chemistry. They're going to be an amazing mother/daughter on TV.