Disney Channel Fans

Camp Rock 2 was the big news friday night, but I hope you all caught the new music video for “A Year Without Rain” from Selena Gomez & The Scene!

I know I said that Selena’s “Round and Round” was the sexiest music video ever but I never expected this!

Drop Dead Gorgeous is about all I can say at this point. The first time I saw it I couldn’t even speak at all!

And why is it that girls are always sexier when they’re wet? Wowzers.

Well, I know I already gave my general thoughts on Camp Rock 2, but I’ve been looking forward to re-watching it and I thought I might as well do another of my trademark play by play commentaries.

On review the opening was a little cheesy. A bit too much on the screaming.

I really enjoy the bus flip scene. Seems kinda expensive for a 30 second stunt, but I’m glad they went for it.

…why are they always like, Mitchie, sing right now for our amusement. Or else.

I think “Brand new day” would be better without the change of tempo. It is a very good plot device though.

Is it wrong that loved seeing Shane/Joe fall off the chicken truck? LOL

Beware of kids chanting “bonfire.” Nothing good can ever come of that.

I was disappointed that Mitchie helped Shane out of the canoe. I wanted to see him fall in.

Are Brown and Connie, like, the only adults at Camp Rock? Connie remembers she’s still married, right?

I do love the Camp Star stage.

Soaking wet Kevin with hot chocolate still cracks me up.

They said “bra” on Disney Channel! *gasp*

“Fire” is one heck of a song. M-dot is a very impressive performer. …Still not a “campfire” though.

The impossible bracelet fling seems even more preposterous the second time. I didn’t realize that was possible!

Dana sure came on kinda strong. And she actually knew they were “forbidden.”

Wow… and I thought that Dana/Nate scene was beyond awkward the first time. LOL

Was Luke hitting on Mitchie? Or was he really all business? :/

A controversial break? Boo. Oh, a Shake It Up promo! Coolness.

And we jump right to sorry camp’s closed? Seems like a rough transition to me. Maybe it was the commercial break.

I don’t know about the rest of you, but “Can’t back down” fits in the story differently than I thought it would. I thought it happened after they challenge Camp Star (“Let’s win this thing”?), but it’s actually in response to Brown’s lack of staff.

“Now get him” – LOL. I loved that part so much more than I should have.

You can spot the councilors by their clipboards because for some reason they lost their fancy hats. :/

The cut to Shane after “buy tighter pants” was just brilliant.

Nate’s a stalker.

Demi should smile more. Or not, I might actually melt if she does it too much.

…am I the only one who thinks that’s a really weird place for a piano?

Nate’s all washed up. But Dana is such a blatant flirt!

So… if a girl tackles you, does that mean she likes you?

Log butt? Wow. Still not funny.

Why did they set up the “Tess has second thoughts” thing when it didn’t really play out?

I didn’t realize how odd the crazy marching thing into Camp Star was the first time.

“It’s On”! About time, I love this song.

Axel sure has good timing. Or maybe he just heard the entire camp(s) singing.

Mitchie seems to realize this TV thing is a mistake. … wait, when did she because official spokesperson for Camp rock?

Caitlyn can all look at a written song for 20 seconds and decide it has great spots for dancing? LOL

You heard it from Brown, talent and commitment are important, but it’s money that makes you look good. So deal with it.

“FOCUSED! … oh sorry.” Chillax girl!

Another commercial. *sips a Dr. Pepper*

And this is when Mitchie totally goes off the deep end.

“There is no F U N in Summer.” “I know” LOL

I love Mitchie’s expression as the water fight breaks out.

You know, those two crazy kids really need to learn how to compromise. Also, if I may, it doesn’t look like Mitchie’s getting much work done now. She might as well have gone on the stupid picnic date.

I love how they end the song looking at each other, they pause for a minute, and then storm off. LOL

So Shane proves how much he cares by completely sacrificing his own position and out Mitchie-ing Mitchie.

“Heart and Soul” – doesn’t suck as much as I would have liked it to.

Mitchie went into Connect 3 fan-girl mode pretty fast there. LOL

Nate really needs to wise up. Or at least say something. “You’re just like every other teenage boy in the world” Yep…

And now for Shane and Mitchie’s totally random romantic monologue. When did she suddenly get all this free time?

LOL @ the horse in the window.

And I love that shot of Nate sneaking into Camp Star.

Anything embarrassing on that list of secrets? I guess we’ll never know.

“Introducing me” is the stupidest song I have ever heard. Okay, maybe not the worst, but it’s in the top ten. The fact that it’s Nick’s song doesn’t make it any better.

Uh oh, Axel caught them! So now nothing will come of it. Wow. LOL

Why take the kids on the spy mission? And why stop and watch in that huge circle of light? :/

And why are they rehearsing the song in the middle of the night? Remember, Camp Rock had already called lights out.

Why are they so excited about it just being Tess and Luke singing? If everyone singing would be better, then why not stick with that? CR’s best act doesn’t depend on what CS does.

I love how the kids are all, “ewww” when Mitchie hugs them! I remember when girls had cooties.

“Thanks, but I’m already booked” – You tell him Brown!

Tess looks so sad. Too bad she’s still one of the bad guys.

I know they’re the the bad guys, but “Tear it Down” is pretty damn awesome. And it’s not just Meaghan.

Poor Tess. She’s so miserable there. But why couldn’t she have figured that out in time to throw the contest?

I don’t know about you, but I think “What we came here for” really is the the perfect song for both the competition and the plot of the movie.

And I liked how they made use of those beach balls.

And now all that’s left is the increasingly rigged voting.

That scene was just so much to take in. They really pulled it off brilliantly. More thoughts on that below.

Mitchie practically pounces on the boy. Not the kiss I originally expected.

Well, the competition is over, so they can finally be themselves. And “This is our Song” actually comes across as the most authentic moment of the movie.

And now it’s a party. Good job everyone to showing up at the same time.

Those really where some pretty impressive bloopers at the end.

Okay, I now think the key to a good movie is no commercials. They give you a chance to think of what’s wrong with the plot. LOL

But on the whole, this movie stood up to a re-watch very well. Better than I expected, in fact. I stand by my earlier rating of 4.5 out of 5; a solid A- and a very high score for a DCOM.

If I may comment on the ending, which was the one thing I was asked not to discuss before, I just wanted to say that I did not expect this ending at all. Traditional wisdom would have our heroes win outright. I thought they might do some sort of backhanded everyone comes together at the last minute cop-out so no one would have to “lose.” I wasn’t alone in that thinking, one girl at the screening commented that they should have become “Camp Rock Star.”

But I never expected that, as director Paul Hoen put it, Camp rock would “win by losing.” In a way, it really put things in perspective. It doesn’t matter what “they” think. Stay true to yourself and your friends and it will all work out. That’s what makes “This is our song” so meaningful.

Also, I thought you would all like to know that cut off the last second or two of the movie. In the cut we saw at the advance screening you could see the rain storm start as the camera finished pulling back.

What follows is Disney’s ratings press release for Camp Rock 2 (Friday Night):

Introducing...the No. 1 Cable/TV Movie of 2010 in Total Viewers and Key
Kid Demographics, Disney Channel’s "Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam"�

Amps Up 8 Million Viewers; Ranks as TV's No. 1 Labor Day Weekend
Telecast Ever Among Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14

TV's No. 1 Friday Entertainment Telecast in Almost 6 Months

Disney Channel is TV's No. 1 TV Network from 8-10 P.M., Nearly Doubling
Closest Broadcast Competition Among Viewers and Towering Over Nickelodeon by 539% Among Kids 6-11 and by 644% Among Tweens 9-14

"Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam"� Opening Night Box Office Equivalent is $63 Million

"Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam"� (8:00-10:00 p.m.)

No lights out at this camp! Disney Channel's "Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam"� drummed up 8 million Total Viewers in its debut Friday night, ranking as the year's No. 1 cable movie and TV's No. 1 movie among Kids 6-11 (3.1 million/12.8 rating) and Tweens 9-14 (3.2 million/13.0 rating).

Geared toward a kid and family audience, "Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam"� celebrates musical passion and cool dance moves, and typifies the channel’s brand values with its emphasis on teamwork, standing tall for your beliefs and enjoying the journey as well as the goal.

Impressively, based on the average U.S. movie ticket ($7.95), "Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam's"� equivalent box office sales equal $63.2 million for its premiere night.

"� "Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam,"� starring Demi Lovato ("Sonny With A Chance"�) and the multi-platinum selling recording artists Jonas Brothers, ranked as TV's No. 1 Labor Day weekend telecast ever among Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14.

"� In addition, Disney Channel's No. 1 telecast of 2010, "Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam"� was TV's
No. 1 scripted Friday telecast in nearly 6 months in Total Viewers (3/12/10, "Numbers,"� 8.4 million) and TV's No. 1 Friday telecast since the debut of "Wizards of Waverly Place The Movie"� among Tweens 9-14 (8/28/09).

"� "Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam"� drove Disney Channel to No. 1 among all TV from 8:00-10:00 p.m., defeating its closest broadcast competition by 95% in Total Viewers (8.0 million vs. 4.1 million, ABC), and surpassing Nickelodeon by a massive 539% among Kids 6-11 (3.1 million vs. 485,000) and by 644% among Tweens 9-14 (3.2 million vs. 430,000).

"� "Camp Rock2: The Final Jam"� out-delivered the year-ago time period average (9/4/09) by 158% in Total Viewers (8.0 million vs. 3.1 million), by 113% among Kids 6-11 (3.1 million vs. 1.5 million) and by 166% among Tweens 9-14 (3.2 million vs. 1.2 million).

Less than a week until the premiere of Hellcats!

Nylon magazine (I’m really starting to like these guys) is doing a feature on the show this month. This is what they said:

It’s just seven days until the premiere of Hellcats, a CW drama that mixes the cheer culture of Bring It On with the cutthroat In-Crowd politics of Gossip Girl. Starring Aly Michalka and Ashley Tisdale in their first grown-up roles (read: sex, foul language, and other things not seen on the Disney Channel), the show is already getting hype – and a full feature story in the September issue of NYLON.

We went behind-the-scenes with the cast and crew, and came out with some amazing photo outtakes. Check them out, and be sure to download the NYLON iPad app when it debuts next week – we made a short film with Aly, Ashley, and the rest of the Hellcats!

I’ll be watching.

Well, these are a little on the old side, but I’d never pass up the opportunity to stare at both Debby Ryan and Bridgit Mendler at the same time!

Isn’t Debby just the cutest thing ever? And Bridgit, well, she ain’t half bad either.

So feakin’ cute.

I think Bridgit is supposed to be on Safari here. LOL

Here’s a nice shot of Debby with Nicole Anderson. I thought Nic was taller. I did she them hug once in person at the Expo. I was like two feet away from them

And while we’re at it here;s Ariana Grande and Gregg Sulkin at the same event.

They call her MC D Love.

It’s amazing how Demi looks hot in just about anything. (Hotter in nothing? LOL)

“Bounce” is a ridiculous song, but it’s still a lot of fun seeing Demi like this.

And don’t forget to watch the premiere of Camp Rock 2 TODAY at 8 PM on Disney Channel!

Now this is pretty cool!

Check out this video of Mitchel Musso and Doc Shaw on the set of their new Disney XD show Pair of Kings!

It’s about time!

Caitlyn Taylor Love finally gets to sing in the I’m in the Band episode “Izzy Gonna Sing.”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjJn5_SM1jo

Edit: Oops. Looks like the video is gone now. I’m glad I made the screencaps when I did!

Edit2: Okay, let’s try this new video!

On CTL’s official page, they called this: “Disney XD’s I’m in the Band last episode.” the use of the phrase “last episode” kinda bothers me. Last in the season or what? :/

Well, I asked her on twitter and she said it was the last “of first season.” Whew. I was worried there for a moment!

Anyway, Caitlyn did a great job as always. She has a fantastic voice.

OMG, more pics from Demi’s 18th birthday party!

Demi was totally rocking that little black dress.

One other blogger wondered “how many people she accidentally whacked with the studded jewelry!” LOL

There are also a couple pics from Demi’s birthday boat trip, too.

Click any pic to enlarge and to see the other photos.

Emily Osment has been spending some time touring and doing promotion for her new album in Europe recently.

Emily on the Red Carpet: Pic 2 & Pic 3.

My good friend Matthias (webmaster of SaveDisneyShows.de) was actually able to see her preform “Let’s Be Friends” at The Dome 55 in Hannover.

And here’s another video of Emily from ZDF-Fernsehgarten. I think that’s the name of the city.

Emily also did a German online chat last week which Matthias was kind enough to translate into english for us.

Leo fragt: Hi emely
Emily(Gast): Hello to all. This is Emily.

SDS_de fragt: Hi Emily! I`m a huge fan of your`s! You are really stunning on Hannah Montana and I love you in Dadnapped! Can`t wait to hear your first album! I mean, just the LP was amazing!
Emily(Gast): Thank you so much for all of the support! I really hope you like the new record!

281096anna fragt: Hello Emily! How are you?
Emily(Gast): I’m fine.

viviane fragt: Emily, what is your favorite color?
Emily(Gast): My favorite color is blue.

Virginia fragt: Hey Em, are you in Germany right now? Have you got your own YouTube channel?
Emily(Gast): I do have my own YouTube channel, it is youtube.com/emilyosment

Julia fragt: When comes your next album out?
Emily(Gast): In October

jannik fragt: Emily, are you in Germany or in the USA right now ?
Emily(Gast): I am in Germany

SDS_de fragt: How do you like Germany?
Emily(Gast): I love Germany it is my second time here and I am enjoying the nice weather so far

Mona fragt: Emily, do you still make TV shows?
Emily(Gast): Right now I am focusing on my music and my album release in October and I am here in Germany promoting that right now.

Tim09 fragt: @Emily How long are you in Germany?
Emily(Gast): I am here for a little over a week!

Franzi98 fragt: When does your new single comes to Germany ?
Emily(Gast): Very soon

evaa fragt: @Emily: what was the most impressing experience with a fan?!
Emily(Gast): I love all of the experiences I have with fans everyone is always so nice.

Leo fragt: Hi Emily, in two days I am at The Dome and will see you there . I am so exited
Emily(Gast): I am so happy you will be there to see me, I am a little nervous: high heels :/

Julia fragt: How did you become a singer?
Emily(Gast): I have been singing since I was very little. First at home and then in school.

susi fragt: Hi Emily, I want to become a singer, but how? I registered me for a casting but got rejected, please answer this!
Emily(Gast): Keep trying!

Virginia fragt: what is your favourite nail polish color?
Emily(Gast): Right now, gold

Lisa fragt: What`s your favorite book?
Emily(Gast): I read more than most people my age and I always have a book nearby. Right now I am reading the Alchemist and next up is another Chuck Klosterman book.

Elena fragt: What are you doing right now?
Emily(Gast): Have fun

Virginia fragt: What sports do you do?
Emily(Gast): I really enjoy runing and yoga, in school I used to play a lot of soccer and basketball. Despite most girls, I do love football.

Nina fragt: And would like to be a singer you may have some tips for me?
Emily(Gast): Thats wonderful! I fully support you! Keep trying and sing at your school

Sonne fragt: Hello Emily Are you on Friday at The Dome in Hannover?
Emily(Gast): I will be at The Dome this weekend, yes

sweety fragt: Hi Emily! Your new single is wonderful x)
Emily(Gast): Thank you!!!

Melina fragt: Emily, is it true that you had a role in Spy Kids?
Emily(Gast): Yes, I had a wonderful time with that movie

kati fragt: @Emily Do you know a few words in German?
Emily(Gast): I’m not very good at speaking German

jojo fragt: @Emily:Where are you in the United States?
Emily(Gast): I live in Los Angeles.

Franzi98 fragt: @Nelly: Could you ask her, when her new single comes out?
Emily(Gast): This Friday on August 27th.Diesen Freitag, am 27. August.

MeLLe fragt: Hey, do you have a boyfriend?
Emily(Gast): Yes.

Franzi98 fragt: Hi Emily! When are you coming to Munich to give a concert?
Emily(Gast): I wasn’t in Munich yet but would like to get there.

oOyviOo fragt: How long do you act?
Emily(Gast): Since I was 6 years old.

Tim09 fragt: @ Emily what are you doing here in Germany?
Emily(Gast): I promote my album which comes out October 15th.

Leo fragt: @Emily. In two days you will be on stage at The Dome, are you excited ?
Emily(Gast): Yes, I’m very excited and a bit nervous!

Virginia fragt: Yeah what do you think about the movie Vampires Suck ?
Emily(Gast): It’s very ery funny.

Nina fragt: How long did you need to shoot All The Way Up?
Emily(Gast): Just one day.

SDS_de fragt: What have you planned for your next days in Germany besides The Dome on Friday?
Emily(Gast): I will travel through Germany, today I’m on KI.KA, on Sunday on ZDF-Fernsehgarten.

281096anna fragt: What’s your favorite song right now?
Emily(Gast): Dogs by Damien Rice

Elena fragt: How did you come to the idea of your new song?
Emily(Gast): I’m a teenager, that’s the inspiration.

Ynessy fragt: Where do you usually buy your clothes? I love your style a lot
Emily(Gast): Zara

Joyce fragt: Hello emily, when is your birthday??
Emily(Gast): March 10th

SDS_de fragt: Do you have some appearances on German TV shows (besides KIKA LIVE)?
Emily(Gast): Viva!

Svenja fragt: @Emily You can walk in high heels so you don’t have any problems I’m sure
Emily(Gast): Hey thanks!

Ynessy fragt: How much time do you usually need in the bathroom to get your hair and makeup done?
Emily(Gast): Regular days, 20 minutes on a show day sometimes almost an hour

MeLLe fragt: Do you wish you had a normal life from time to time?
Emily(Gast): Yes. But I love my job so much and I know what normal life is.

oOyviOo fragt: Are you in love?
Emily(Gast): Yes

Elena fragt: What’s your favorite song?
Emily(Gast): That’s a very tough question, as I love lots of music. I love tha band Radiohead but also Air. When it comes to a song I could listen to Over And Over that would be Ghostwriter RJD2.

SDS_de fragt: How can I contact you? Do you have a fan e-mail address or something like that?
Emily(Gast): You can write to me on my MySpace. myspace.com/emilyosment

281096anna fragt: What’s your favorite movie?
Emily(Gast): Almost Famous.

Cookiemonster fragt: Which song have you heard the most in the last week?
Emily(Gast): Lots of Irish music courtesy of one of my good friends who made me a mixed CD.

Julia fragt: Do you have time for friends?
Emily(Gast): Yes.

Svenja fragt: @Emily What do you want to do next?
Emily(Gast): I keep working on my music.

Julyn fragt: Emily: Who`s your best friend at the moment?
Emily(Gast): At the moment and always, my best friend Michelle.

Nina fragt: What kind of music do you like to listen the most.
Emily(Gast): Alternative Rock

Nina fragt: Do you like dancing?
Emily(Gast): Yes, and when I write music I try as much as possible to include music that will make everyone dance.

Lisa fragt: @Emily Did you have singing lessons when you was younger?
Emily(Gast): Yes.

Cookiemonster fragt: What`s your favourite clothing piece?
Emily(Gast): I am not much of a shopper but I do buy lots of jeans and have an entire closet for them at home.

jojo fragt: @Emily:Have you fun chatting?
Emily(Gast): Yes, I like meeting with new fans.

anas fragt: @Emily Why don’t you write me, I am very sad.
Emily(Gast): Don’t be sad!

281096anna fragt: Emily, how old are you and when’s your birthday?
Emily(Gast): I’m 18 years old and my birthday is in March.

anas fragt: @Emily Have you used to do cheerleading
Emily(Gast): I was never a cheerleader, no.

dada fragt: @Emily When is a film with you in the cinema again?
Emily(Gast): I’m working on a new project starting end of the year.

shsh fragt: Do you like Twilight?
Emily(Gast): I read all the books and loved them, yes. If you are loking for a new series check out the Hunger Games.

281096anna fragt: @Emily, how do you get rid of your stage fright? You always do it so perfectly, I wish I was such great as you are, keep it, really great!
Emily(Gast): Yes, every artist should have some stage fright.

Julchen fragt: What’s your favorite color?
Emily(Gast): Blue.

lila440 fragt: @Emily Do you write your songs yourself?
Emily(Gast): Yes, I write all my music and the lyrics with my Co-Writer, too.

shsh fragt: What is your favorite movie at the moment ?
Emily(Gast): Spinal Tap

Elena fragt: Emily, you have great hair!
Emily(Gast): Thank you so much.

greta fragt: @Emily: Which German words do you know?
Emily(Gast): Bitte and Danke

Svenja fragt: @Emily: You answer my question thats very nice. Do you have a jetlag or something?
Emily(Gast): Always a little yes, I am getting better at not having to adjust so much.

oOyviOo fragt: Is it difficult learning all the texts?
Emily(Gast): No, not when you rehearse, then you notice them very fast.

Nina fragt: Do you like dancing?
Emily(Gast): Yes.

isabell fragt: @Emily: Have you got pets?
Emily(Gast): Yes I love animals and I have many pets. I have a turtle and a lizard, three dogs and fish.

lila440 fragt: Do you write the songs yourself?
Emily(Gast): Yes, this is very important to me, and I have always been involved in my music and always will be.

Annika fragt: Do you like your german fans?
Emily(Gast): Yes, naturally! I meet a lot of new fans on my journey.

Miley77 fragt: @Emily: Do you have still time for your friends since you became a star?
Emily(Gast): No, ich take always time for my friends.

Cookiemonster fragt: How many guitars do you have?
Emily(Gast): At the moment I have 8. Acoustic electric and also a bass.

Philipp fragt: Do you have a privatjet?
Emily(Gast): No. Absolutely not.

Cookiemonster fragt: Whats your favourite guitar brand?
Emily(Gast): for acoustic Martin, absolutely.

Emily(Gast): Thank you so much for your questions, I hope I see you when I’m in Germany to hit the stage the next time. Emily.