I can't decide if I want to LOL or roll my eyes at this.
Sooo... Ashley Tisdale's new movie, Picture This!, will be premiering on ABCFamily this Sunday, July 13 at 8/7c.
And Tizzy, herself, adds onto the mucho promos that during the movie she'll give us a first look at HSM3.
Oh, and what else?? Ah, yes, of course. Disney Channel is also giving us a first look at HSM3. When? ....SUNDAY!! (Yes, the same Sunday.)
It's Camp Rock all over again, I swear.
At least Zanessa pimped it on DC, and not Tizzy. 'Cause I do likes the Zanessa. <3
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Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Camp Rock Review Pt. 2
Okay, I bet some of you are wondering why there's a part two. Well, I feel a bit like I "sugar-coated" the first review I made because, frankly, I didn't feel like getting bombarded with comments from tweens defending their beloved JoBros. I know what it's like to be young and able to get easily carried away with these things. They make it sound like it's so much fun and it's the bestest thing ever in the whole entire world, but in reality it's really not. Not to sound like an old fart, but sometimes it really is best not to follow the crowd; mainstream isn't always a good thing. Instead of thinking for yourself, you end up allowing other people to give you your opinions without even your realizing it. It's very easy to get sucked into this. Don't make yourself vulnerable to being "fed" and "brainwashed." So yes, that's my mini-soapbox for the day.
I stumbled upon this review on IMDb that I thought was really well-put. I think it explains it better than I could, so here it is:
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"Disney Channel Movies no longer what they used to be"
I have always been a fan of Disney Original Movies. They don't try to be more than what they are, and get the most out of the obviously limited budget they have. Disney had a great run of Original Movies in the late 90s/early 2000s, but ever since Disney caught lightning in a bottle with High School Musical in 2006, the production brand has been on a decline.
High School Musical was the pinnacle of what Disney Original Movies were. Low budget but good film, believable characters, and plot that fits the movie. What kept High School Musical's integrity in check was the fact that none of the movie's stars were household names yet. They may have been known, but no where near mainstream. High School Musical is what made the stars of the movie into household names and into the mainstream.
Disney was obviously so blindsighted by the success of High School Musical that they have tried to recapture that success with High School Musical 2 and Camp Rock.
HSM2 was the DEFINITION of sellout. Not only did Disney basically recycle the plot of HSM, but the entire movie was fanservice. Fanservice to appeal to the preteen/teenage girl demographic who spends hours a day online looking up the latest news on "Zashley" or "Zanessa" or whatever you call it. Disney knew its High School Musical fanbase wanted to see more of Zac Efron/Vanessa Hudgens romance on screen, as well as Zac Efron and Ashley Tisdale romance. The producers sold out their artistic integrity for the sake of appealing to the fanbase. High School Musical 2 of course was a success and "THE BEST MOVIE EVER!" for the fanbase, because it was fanservice. But as a neutral observer, HSM2 was terrible. Like I pointed out before, they took no risks at all.
Unfortunately, Camp Rock suffers the same fate. After seeing the movie last night, I was disappointed. Once again, Disney sells out to its fanbase.
The movie is basically High School Musical at a summer camp. It uses a similar plot line with the same "types" of characters. It's obvious that Disney was just trying to capture the HSM lightning in a bottle again with this movie.
Disney takes its hottest property this side of Hannah Montana with the Jonas Brothers and makes them the centerpiece of the movie. That automatically will draw in millions of teenage fans who adore the Jonas Brothers. Unfortunately, the Jonas Brothers do not perform their roles well at all. I really think that this movie could have been far better if they replaced the Jonas Brothers with lesser known actors. This way the screenwriters may not have sold out with their scenes that involve the Jonas Brothers. The Jonas Brothers roles are exactly what the fans want. Love, singing, and romance.
At least Disney channel saved some of its dignity by casting Demi Lovato for the role of Mitchy. Disney could have easily slotted someone like Miley Cyrus or another bigger teenage star in her role, but didn't. Like I said, a key to High School Musical's success was using lesser known actors in their roles, and I think using Demi Lovato was the main character in this film helped save it from total disaster. She did her role well, and could have been much more if the Jonas Brothers were replaced with lesser known actors to give the film some genuinity.
Other supporting/minor roles are filled with lesser known Disney Stars.
The movie's plot is basically High School Musical at a summer camp, like I stated before. I don't want to spoil anything, so I won't go into detail, but there are too many cheesy/unnecessary scenes in the film, obviously for fanservice.
The songs and choreography are very stale. No memorable songs, and all of them are rather generic and similar to each other. I would say the songs are worse than both High School Musical movies, but maybe because they are too similar to the High School Musical songs rather than being creative. The choreography is also boring. Can't we get creative like "Stick to the Status Quo" was in High School Musical, or do we have to be treated to the same generic "triangle formation" choreography that has plagued High School Musical 2, and now, Camp Rock?
In conclusion, I think that the film could have been much better without the Jonas Brothers. They are not fit for the roles, and were put in there to gain viewer interest. The movie would not have suffered with out them, and actually would have improved.
By no means am I telling fans of the Jonas Brothers or Disney to not watch this movie. If you liked High School Musical/High School Musical 2 and love the Jonas Brothers, you will love this movie. You will love Demi Lovato. I fully expect dozens of "Jonato" watch blogs(for those who will inevitably wish for Demi Lovato and a Jonas Brother hook up after seeing this film) to sprout up by next week. She will be the next "big thing" for Disney. This movie is made just for people like that.
But for neutral observers, and people who are interested but not really fans of the Jonas Brothers/Disney Original Movies, or who don't really know what Disney Original Movies/Jonas Brothers are all about, avoid this movie. It's too generic, cheesy, and linear. If you hated High School Musical 2, you will hate this.
I love the Disney Channel, as a 21 year old Radio-TV-Film Major in College, I adore many Disney Movies and Programs. But not this. I actually think the word "Original" in "Disney Original Movie" should stand for something, not just the generic garbage they have pedaled out since High School Musical.
Was High School Musical the last great, full of integrity and dignity, non-sellout, non-fanservice Disney Original Movie that Disney made? I hope not.
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I stumbled upon this review on IMDb that I thought was really well-put. I think it explains it better than I could, so here it is:
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"Disney Channel Movies no longer what they used to be"
I have always been a fan of Disney Original Movies. They don't try to be more than what they are, and get the most out of the obviously limited budget they have. Disney had a great run of Original Movies in the late 90s/early 2000s, but ever since Disney caught lightning in a bottle with High School Musical in 2006, the production brand has been on a decline.
High School Musical was the pinnacle of what Disney Original Movies were. Low budget but good film, believable characters, and plot that fits the movie. What kept High School Musical's integrity in check was the fact that none of the movie's stars were household names yet. They may have been known, but no where near mainstream. High School Musical is what made the stars of the movie into household names and into the mainstream.
Disney was obviously so blindsighted by the success of High School Musical that they have tried to recapture that success with High School Musical 2 and Camp Rock.
HSM2 was the DEFINITION of sellout. Not only did Disney basically recycle the plot of HSM, but the entire movie was fanservice. Fanservice to appeal to the preteen/teenage girl demographic who spends hours a day online looking up the latest news on "Zashley" or "Zanessa" or whatever you call it. Disney knew its High School Musical fanbase wanted to see more of Zac Efron/Vanessa Hudgens romance on screen, as well as Zac Efron and Ashley Tisdale romance. The producers sold out their artistic integrity for the sake of appealing to the fanbase. High School Musical 2 of course was a success and "THE BEST MOVIE EVER!" for the fanbase, because it was fanservice. But as a neutral observer, HSM2 was terrible. Like I pointed out before, they took no risks at all.
Unfortunately, Camp Rock suffers the same fate. After seeing the movie last night, I was disappointed. Once again, Disney sells out to its fanbase.
The movie is basically High School Musical at a summer camp. It uses a similar plot line with the same "types" of characters. It's obvious that Disney was just trying to capture the HSM lightning in a bottle again with this movie.
Disney takes its hottest property this side of Hannah Montana with the Jonas Brothers and makes them the centerpiece of the movie. That automatically will draw in millions of teenage fans who adore the Jonas Brothers. Unfortunately, the Jonas Brothers do not perform their roles well at all. I really think that this movie could have been far better if they replaced the Jonas Brothers with lesser known actors. This way the screenwriters may not have sold out with their scenes that involve the Jonas Brothers. The Jonas Brothers roles are exactly what the fans want. Love, singing, and romance.
At least Disney channel saved some of its dignity by casting Demi Lovato for the role of Mitchy. Disney could have easily slotted someone like Miley Cyrus or another bigger teenage star in her role, but didn't. Like I said, a key to High School Musical's success was using lesser known actors in their roles, and I think using Demi Lovato was the main character in this film helped save it from total disaster. She did her role well, and could have been much more if the Jonas Brothers were replaced with lesser known actors to give the film some genuinity.
Other supporting/minor roles are filled with lesser known Disney Stars.
The movie's plot is basically High School Musical at a summer camp, like I stated before. I don't want to spoil anything, so I won't go into detail, but there are too many cheesy/unnecessary scenes in the film, obviously for fanservice.
The songs and choreography are very stale. No memorable songs, and all of them are rather generic and similar to each other. I would say the songs are worse than both High School Musical movies, but maybe because they are too similar to the High School Musical songs rather than being creative. The choreography is also boring. Can't we get creative like "Stick to the Status Quo" was in High School Musical, or do we have to be treated to the same generic "triangle formation" choreography that has plagued High School Musical 2, and now, Camp Rock?
In conclusion, I think that the film could have been much better without the Jonas Brothers. They are not fit for the roles, and were put in there to gain viewer interest. The movie would not have suffered with out them, and actually would have improved.
By no means am I telling fans of the Jonas Brothers or Disney to not watch this movie. If you liked High School Musical/High School Musical 2 and love the Jonas Brothers, you will love this movie. You will love Demi Lovato. I fully expect dozens of "Jonato" watch blogs(for those who will inevitably wish for Demi Lovato and a Jonas Brother hook up after seeing this film) to sprout up by next week. She will be the next "big thing" for Disney. This movie is made just for people like that.
But for neutral observers, and people who are interested but not really fans of the Jonas Brothers/Disney Original Movies, or who don't really know what Disney Original Movies/Jonas Brothers are all about, avoid this movie. It's too generic, cheesy, and linear. If you hated High School Musical 2, you will hate this.
I love the Disney Channel, as a 21 year old Radio-TV-Film Major in College, I adore many Disney Movies and Programs. But not this. I actually think the word "Original" in "Disney Original Movie" should stand for something, not just the generic garbage they have pedaled out since High School Musical.
Was High School Musical the last great, full of integrity and dignity, non-sellout, non-fanservice Disney Original Movie that Disney made? I hope not.
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Thursday, May 15, 2008
Cheetahs In India
Hey everyone!!! I'm the new co-blogger on here and this is my first post, I am SO EXCITED!!! Total wootness=D
I hope yall enjoy our blog. We will make sure to keep you as updated as possible on all the latest Disney news (events, shows, movies, etc). We hope you guys make this site your number one source for all things Disney!!! =)
Alright, now that we've got intros out of the way... onto the good stuff!! ^_^
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Made In India Event
On MAY 16 (8/7c), Disney will be showing a behind - the - scenes look at The Cheetah Girls 3: One World, as well as a special airing of High School Musical 2, featuring music videos inspired by the movie and made in India (mainly "Aaja Nachle", probably).
Taken from "Teen Scoop Daily":
"The Cheetah Girls Are 'Having A Blast' In India Without Raven-Symone!"
LOL's at the title. Subtle, reeeal subtle.
So it looks like they're done with CG3, since I saw The Cheetah Girls in the audience dancing along to Fantasia's performance of "Bore Me" at American Idol's Top 3 Results Show this Wednesday (5/14).
By the way, LOL at the Fantasia performance. If you didn't see it, I strongly recommend YouTube'ing it this instant. Check out Simon's expression at 2:57. LMFAO!!!
And now we sing, dance, and throw around basketballs Indian-style =P
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I promise I'm coming back to write another post this weekend. I already have a new post in the works as we speak. =)
I hope yall enjoy our blog. We will make sure to keep you as updated as possible on all the latest Disney news (events, shows, movies, etc). We hope you guys make this site your number one source for all things Disney!!! =)
Alright, now that we've got intros out of the way... onto the good stuff!! ^_^
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Made In India Event
On MAY 16 (8/7c), Disney will be showing a behind - the - scenes look at The Cheetah Girls 3: One World, as well as a special airing of High School Musical 2, featuring music videos inspired by the movie and made in India (mainly "Aaja Nachle", probably).
Taken from "Teen Scoop Daily":
"The Cheetah Girls Are 'Having A Blast' In India Without Raven-Symone!"
The Cheetah Girls, a phenomenally popular trio of teen singing stars, are in the middle of shooting their latest movie in India for the Disney Channel. Filming The Cheetah Girls One World for eight weeks on location in Udaipur and Mumbai has been a challenging but exciting experience for the girls, who say they’ve become big fans of India’s music and food.
“They told us before we left, ‘Girls, it’s kind of scary,’ but I love it! We’ve had a blast,” Kiely Williams told India-West on a recent phone call from Udaipur. “Bombay is so packed and busy — our car ran into an auto rickshaw and I freaked out. ‘No problem,’ said the driver!” she giggled.
“We love everything about India, and we’ve been immersing ourselves in the culture. I love kathi rolls — I call them Indian burritos.”
In the new TV movie, which will air in the United States in August and around the world in the fall, the girls encounter rejection from New York City music producers and finally land their big break with an offer to star in what they think is a Hollywood production but turns out to be a Bollywood movie produced in India.
Aqua (Kiely Williams), Chanel (Adrienne Bailon), and Dorinda (Sabrina Bryan) are eager to go, but everything changes when they arrive in India and discover the films’ shrewd producer only wants one Cheetah Girl to star in the movie. The Cheetah Girls One World is directed by Paul Hoen and also stars acclaimed actor Roshan Seth and Deepti Daryanani, a young Kolkata-born actress who starred in HBO’s “The Anatomy of Hope.”
The three Cheetah Girls, talented dancers as well as singers and actresses, have found new respect for Bollywood’s high-endurance performers, they said.
Adrienne Bailon said the film would have three or four large-scale dance numbers, including a massive and colorful piece shot at Udaipur’s Lake Palace. “I’ll be in pink,” she noted.
Williams, whose strength is hip-hop dance, says learning the new Indian style has been an eye-opener. “Hip-hop is a very introverted style, very rough and tough,” said Williams. “But the Indian dance is very feminine. The women are so graceful, so well put-together.”
Sabrina Bryan said that she had fallen in love with Udaipur’s architecture, dance, music and colors. But “being away from home has not been easy,” she said. “Communicating, with the time difference, is hard. It’s night here, and morning in the States,” she told India-West with a yawn.
The girls have not yet met any Bollywood stars, but they hoped to, they said. “What’s his name — Shah Rukh Khan? — we see his face everywhere,” said Williams. “We are trying to get him in the film!”
Sabrina Bryan feels the movie will present a unique opportunity for these girls to understand and appreciate a culture that they know nothing about. “We’ve really been able to take the Cheetahs to a new level, with this Bollywood aspect,” she told India-West. “India is something a lot of our viewers have not experienced.”
---LOL's at the title. Subtle, reeeal subtle.
So it looks like they're done with CG3, since I saw The Cheetah Girls in the audience dancing along to Fantasia's performance of "Bore Me" at American Idol's Top 3 Results Show this Wednesday (5/14).
By the way, LOL at the Fantasia performance. If you didn't see it, I strongly recommend YouTube'ing it this instant. Check out Simon's expression at 2:57. LMFAO!!!
And now we sing, dance, and throw around basketballs Indian-style =P
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I promise I'm coming back to write another post this weekend. I already have a new post in the works as we speak. =)
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Just Getting Started...
Hi everybody, welcome to Aurora's Cottage. My name is R2C and I am a 100% dedicated and obsessed fan of all things Disney. Please get comfortable at this humble abode as I do my best to update you with all sorts of news about this magical entertainment company.
Have an HSM obsession - or one for any Disney Channel show for that matter? I've got you covered. How about updates on that new animated Disney Princess feature? I'll be mentioning it. Or that new ride at a theme park? I have all the scoop. Plus, so much more. I HOPE YOU'RE EXCITED... because I sure am!
But first, here's a little bit about myself...
1) I'm currently a sophomore/junior/senior (please don't ask, because it's hard to explain) at Boston University. I'm originally from Houston, Texas but decided to venture up north (to the cold weather) to Boston. My last month here will be August.
2) I created this blog as part of a New Media class I'm currently taking in school. It joins my personal LiveJournal and my various Online Tickets blogs I write for work.
3) I'm a huge, self-proclaimed Disney fan. First of all, I'm a 9 year old in the body of a 19 year old, and I think that explains a lot. Don't get me wrong; I can be completely mature when needed. But sometimes, I can break out into giggle fits and obsessive modes like you won't believe. Anyway, my favorite Disney Princess is Aurora (aka Sleeping Beauty), hence the name of this blog. However, I probably own 90% of Disney movies, and I love every single one of them. To be sure, I own every classic there probably is. Don't ask me to choose which one is my favorite, because I really couldn't.
3) Besides Disney stuff, my favorite movie EVER is Gone With the Wind. AMAZING! I'm absolutely in love with it.
4) Soul Meets Body by Death Cab For Cutie is my favorite song. I looove it and can never stop listening to it, no matter how hard I try. It's one of those songs that seriously makes me so happy, helps me de-stress, you name it. I've never heard a song with a title so fitting and a melody that has moved me as emotionally as this song does for me (or a lyric that describes that emotion so well: "a melody softly soaring through my atmosphere"). Hey, I've listened to it 500+ times since May 2006 and I haven't gotten sick of it yet. That's gotta say something.
5) I have an unhealthy obsession with the Juicy Couture and Kitson LA brands.
6) I love traveling around the world... I've already been to France, England, Germany, Italy, and Monaco, but I want to basically go everywhere if I could. I'm going to Sydney in the fall! *so excited*
Finally, I leave you with some pictures of me as a child. Disney fan from birth, holla!
Just a little one year old playing with my Mickey and Minnie dolls...
Just look at this room. Enough said...
Gotta love the MOUSE...
Fast forward 10+ years later... STILL love venturing off to the Disney Store...
Well, that's pretty much it about me. Keep checking back, because I hope to be updating this blog very often. Thanks! =D
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