High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! 16 Wishes is a 2010 American television film starring Debby Ryan and Jean-Luc Bilodeau, which premiered on June 25, 2010 on Disney Channel and July 16, 2010 on the Family Channel. The film was directed by Peter DeLuise. The film was the most watched cable program on the day of its premiere on the Disney Channel. In addition, 16 Wishes introduced Debby Ryan to new audiences, such as the contemporary adult audiences since the movie received high viewership in the adults demo (18-34). Moreover, the film was the second most watched program on cable on the week 16 Wishes premiered.