Disney Channel Fans

As most have probably noticed, Disney Channel has recently started rolling out a new batch of Disney Channel Cast opening intros.

The first one of these I have screencapped for you is of DC newcomer Debby Ryan.

Ashley Tisdale out and about recently. I like the dress.

Took me a little while, but I did eventually manage to watch HSM3. I couldn’t take notes during the movie in the theater, unfortunately, so my comments are from memory and I’ve certainly forgotten things, and may have some notes out of order. I’ve also included photos where available.

So we start the movie with a tight shot on Troy, with East High behind and in crisis. Okay, not quite what I expected, but it did lead to a good setup for “Now or Never”

The after party was kinda unexpected. I thought we might have a plot point involving a stolen or missing trophy, but nothing happened there. They where playing Aly & AJ’s “Like Woah” when Troy and Chad got there, and they played a Jordan Pruitt song as well.

The tree house scene made me think of the tree house scene in kim Possible: So the Drama. Not that there was much similarity at all, but that’s where my mind went.

Sharpay sure knows how to make an entrance, even if it took two songs before we even see her. I loved how there where all the guys reacting to her hotness.

I like how, even with an expanded cast, everyone conveniently has the same homeroom. And it’s always just long enough to go over what they have to discuss.

“I want it All” played out on screen a little differently than I had imagined. And Sharpay’s outfit didn’t seem nearly as scandalous on the big screen. And maid Gabriella? OMG so racist, but so much fun too.

I had read a review that was highly critical of the well manicured roof of Eash High. It was absolutely beautiful how they did that, and in my opinion of the best scenes in the entire film. Okay, it wasn’t realistic, but it was a real treasure.

The Junkyard scene was a highlight. I’m no Troy or Chad fan, but it was quite a powerful performance. And the litle Troy and chad at ne point – that was unexpected. Troy’s later solo song through the halls of East High was equally if not more powerful. Quite reminiscent of his solo in HSM2. I must give Zac Efron credit for that.

The part where chad was trying to ask Taylor to the prom was like every guy’s worst nightmare. She knows what he means so she should just say yes already. [/guy code]

Tiara really is a mini-Sharpay. Not only does she get the info on Gabriella’s scholarship, she researches it online and gives it to Sharpay, who plants the seeds in Troy’s head.

Gabriella just left? That’s insane. Like, I know people who’ve done that and it drives me nuts.

So Sharpay got Gabriella’s part. If feels like we’ve been down this road before…

Gabriella refuses to come back, so Troy goes to get her. Wonderful, exactly what I would have done, well, you know, if gas wasn’t so expensive.

Sharpay’s greenish dress was awesome. On the same level as the orginal blue one from Bob to the Top, IMO. But what was the “rocket man” wearing? My goodness, I felt bad for Sharpay. And then, if that wasn’t enough, the Tiara stabs her in the back right after that? My goodness.

Ryan did “I want it all” in the musical within the musical. Seems kinda strange, but it does explain the girls in cat ears, sort of.

The on stage graduation type sequence was a little strange. If only beacuse it included things like the Julliard results. I suppose talent scouts must make quick decisions. I’m not sure about the necessity of having Chad run off stage followed by Troy. At least Troy’s dad realized they needed to get back to the show.

The finale & graduation number was high energy fun, like the other movie endings, but this one, and I don’t know why lacked something.

I did like the curtain call, though. I agree with one review I had read that called it “long overdue.”

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So with the details covered, it’s clear that overarching theme for the film is a sort of self discovery, what do I do next? sort of thing. For Sharpay that means getting the Julliard scholarship. And yet… she doesn’t actually do anything to the three people she’s actually competing with. All she did was once again try to bump of Gabriella. For Gabriella, it’s more of an issue of how she’s going to leave, not where she’s going. And for Troy, well, he’s the one who really wants it all. And in the end, he pulled a rabbit out of a hat that let him keep Basketball, the theater, and the girl. Seems like a bit of a cop out.

At first, I was disappointed with how they where underusing Ashley Tisdale, but they made up for in in the second half. The two new Wildcats where forgettable. Even if they had one half naked scene. Tiara Gold will be interesting to see again, but she’s not a very likable bad girl. Not in the way that Sharpay was likable. I did find it somewhat interesting how Sharpay offered to help run the drama department after graduation, might they bring Sharpay back for HSM4?

Overall rating, four out of five. I will have to get the DVD when they release it.

I was very happy to find a new website dedicated to helping young people achieve their dreams. The group also runs a monthly contest, and this month celebrates the release of High School Musical 3 with all five nominees being stars of the show.

The nominees are:

Chris Warren Jr - Plays Zeke Baylor in High School Musical 3

Son of actress Brook Kerr performing ran through the blood and through the family. Chris already had a pedigree in film acting before joining the High School Musical with performances in films like ‘Love and basketball’ and ‘Hardball.’ He has also had appearances and roles in various children’s and daytime TV programmes.

Corbin Bleu - Plays Chad Danforth in High School Musical 3

This nineteen year old has successfully managed to break the acting and music industry since his first appearance in High School Musical. Corbin is one of the few HSM stars to get work in another Disney Original Film as he followed up High School Musical with a starring role in Jump In. This film helped him launch his debut solo track “Push it to the Limit” which burst in to the top twenty in America.

Jemma McKenzie-Brown – Plays Tiara Gold in High School Musical 3

Jemma is the latest addition to the High School Musical cast debuting in the third instalment as the new character of Tiara Gold a mini Sharpay. She is also the only British actress with a main role in the film franchise. Jemma has also appeared in ‘The Amazing Mrs. Prichard’ and ‘M.I High.’ Jemma is a student of the Sylvia Young Theatre School.

Olesya Rulin – Plays Kelsi Nielsen in High School Musical 3

Originally from Russia Olesya immigrated to America at a young age. Since then she has established herself as a young actress securing her first major acting role at fifteen. Olesya has appeared in a handful of Disney Original films outside of High School Musical as well as soap operas. She also has starring roles lined up in films with Jessica Simpson and Billy Ray Cyrus due out over the next year.

Lucas Grabeel – Plays Ryan Evans in High School Musical 3

Lucas has been involved in many Disney productions and as well as being an actor is a singer songwriter having worked on various Disney soundtracks. Following on from his work on High School Musical Lucas has secured various guest roles on a variety of hit TV series like Smallville and Boston Legal. Lucas is also involved in three films due for release over the next year.

You can cast your vote here: http://www.talentedyoungpeople.com/awards/index.php

I admit I’ve been a bit negligent in adding to the The Suite Life On Deck section. It was a combination of personal and technical issues, and I’ll try to do better.

I’m proud to bring you screencaps for three new episodes, “Broke “N” Yo-Yo,” “The Kidney of the Sea,” and “Showgirls.” I have “International Dateline” recorded, but am having technical issues with the digital file.

Broke “N” Yo-Yo was a good episode that helps set up the rest of the series by forcing the twins into getting jobs. Oh, and Bailey got pushed around by London for a while, hence the bunk bed setup in the screencap above.

The Kidney of the Sea was a hilarious Titanic spoof. It was really stupid at times, but funny the entire time. A highlight of the season so far.

Showgirls I actually haven’t seen yet. But I will say that those outfits are something else.

I’ve uploaded screencaps for three more Wizards episodes.

The first, Alex’s Brother, Maximan, featured a major step forward the Alex & Dean (is there a fandom name for that coupling?) storyline.

The next two episodes where Saving Wiz Tech Part 1 and Saving Wiz Tech Part 2. I like Wizards, but these two episodes where insane.

First, Saving Wiz Tech Part 1 must have jumped ahead in the time line because at the start Alex & Dean have been dating for months. And plastic balls? The “evil” father? The fact that Justin knew the guy was evil and Alex ignored him? What the heck? At least Selena still looked amazing.

In Saving Wiz Tech Part 2, Justin has just saved Wiz Tech. Why did we need a part two? Oh, so Alex could get turned evil by a tether ball on the tower of evil?

Even Alex wasn’t that sure about the tower of evil! And They didn’t even explain why it needed to be a Russo! Oh well, it was still fun, even if the plot was weak. Especially the thing with the beard – stupid, but very funny.