Homeward Bound

Hey all-

I'm reporting LIVE (not exactly) to you from the heart of the UCDavis campus- I've got a break between classes, so let's get to it!

Dylan and Cole Sprouse aka Zack and Cody from The Suite Life of Zack and Cody are teaming up with ValSurf to create their very own The Sprouse Bros Clothing Line. The launch date for their line is JUNE 9th, 2007. Click on the photo below for more information at the ValSurf website!


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Tons of info on Zac Efron today! First off, mtv.com reports that "High School Musical Heartthrob Zac Efron" will be a presenter at the MTV Movie Awards on JUNE 3rd alongside Disney veteran, Shia LaBeouf- so don't forget to tune in and check it out!



According to zac-e.com, the June/July issue of ComoGirl! will be featuring a four-page spread on Zac. Be sure to pick up your very own copy when it hits news stands May 22nd.



Also, check out this HI-LARIOUS video of Zac, jammin out and singing with his buddies in someone's car:



OH YEAH! And the new HAIRSPRAY promotional posters have finally made an appearance on our world wide web... check 'em out!


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There are rumors going around that after Ratatouille... PIXAR is planning to go... LIVE ACTION!! Supposedly, they were planning on following up The Incredible with a live action movie, but instead opted to do a clever and different-from-any-other-talking-animal movie. Click on the photo below for the complete story:





Although there is not much news coming out about the newest partially-animated/mostly live-action Disney movie, ENCHANTED, the Sci-Fi Channel is reporting that JULIE ANDREWS (aka Marry Poppins and the Queen from Princess Diaries) is going to be narrating the new movie...!! This is EXTREMELY exciting because not only is one of my favourite actresses, IDINA MENZEL going to be starring in the movie, but also now my all-time favourite childhood singing nun/nanny/my fair lady is in it too!


Click on either photo above to check out the full article/more information!

AND... Here's a tiny preview of the movie from a first look with THE MOVIE SURFERS





Tonight on DISNEY at THE MOVIES @ 8PM ET/PT... it's my dogs, reppen' my hometown:


Speaking of "homeward bound"... I'm heading back to the city (SF) after class cause I'm going to a concert tonight... so while I'm there, why don't you click HERE for the full Disney Channel TV listing!


Ecco tutto per adesso-
Pace fuori!
-andi w.

YoHo, YoHo, A Pirate's Life For Me!

Hey guys-
I don't have much time today, so let's get to it!!

Want to a win a brand spankin' new VOLVO XC90?!? Just as they did for the last Pirates of the Caribbean movie, Volvo is doing another promotion in which you can take part inTHE HUNT. They've sunk 50,000 doubloons (pirate's gold), and the key to a brand new car:

"Somewhere on the bottom of the ocean we¹ve sunk the treasure of a lifetime. All you need to do is be the first to find it."


Click on the picture for more details!

Here's something pretty cool: If you're ever in the neighboorhood, check out Hong Kong Disney's Adventureland. From May 4th - June 30, 2007, they've turned their Adventureland into PIRATELAND in order to promote the new Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End. Here's a picture of Chow Yun Fat (he's in the new installment) visitng Pirateland yesterday, May 7th.


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Good news for couch potatoes out there!! Comcast is looking into releasing MOVIES out to their subscribers the SAME DAY as their theatre releases!! However, it is rumored that it could cost from $30 up to $50 a movie just to watch it at home. But thinking about prices for tickets (more than three-five people), gas cost, and cost of a babysitter, you might just have a great deal on your hands!


Click HERE for the full article!

Tonight on DISNEY at THE MOVIES @ 8PM ET/PT... It's MY GIRL representin' C to the H to the I-N-A!!


For the full Disney Channel TV listing, click here

Tea Time is OVER!
Peace out!
-andi w.

Come Play With Playhouse Disney!

Hey all-

Thank you guys for being so patient with me while I work out the kinks! ... Also, I'm really stressed out on getting my Disney applications done... eek! But anyhoo, let's get to it!

This next section is dedicated to all those parents and especially kiddies who are avid PLAYHOUSE Disney Channel fans! This year, between August 26 and October 28, Disney will be having their annual playhouse-age program called, Little Ones Travel Time .

According to The Disney Blog:

Entertainment will include shows from all your favorite Playhouse Disney Channel friends:
Imagination Movers – Aug. 30-Sept. 2 and Oct. 11-14
The Doodlebops™ – Sept. 6-9
Playhouse Disney – Live on Tour! – Sept. 13-16
Entertainment TBD - Sept. 20-23/Sept. 27-30
Johnny and the Sprites - Oct. 18-21
Dan Zanes and Friends - Oct. 25-28

Click on the photo below for more info!


OH YEAH! ALSO... on facebook.com, I discovered this FABULOUS artist named KIM ROGERS who sketches things ALL THINGS DISNEY! To check out her work, log in to facebook, and search in Groups for "All Things Disney! HELL YEAH!". Her art will be in the photos section. Here's a sneak peek of the awesomness ahead:



Tonight at DISNEY at THE MOVIES @ 8PM ET/PT:

If you loved the first one (A Goofy Movie) where Goofy ruins Max's summer by taking him on a fishing trip... you'll LOVE this one! This time, when Max finally thinks he's free from home... Goofy FOLLOWS HIM TO COLLEGE! Tune in to watch what happens!

For the complete Disney Channel TV schedule for today, click HERE!

That's it for today-
Peace out!
-andi w.

Orbiting Around HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL!

Hey Peeps!

What up? Anyhoo, I hope you guys like the new layout.. I have to kind of keep it short today 'cause I have to start writing my cover letters (applications) for the Disney jobs for which I'm applying! ... So... let's get to it!

There are TONS of new promotional pictures for High School Musical 2 floating around the net. You can head on over to hsmusicalfans.org or ashley-tisdale.com or zefron.com to check them out!

Click on the photo below to head on over to ashley-tisdale.com:


Click on the photo below to head on over to hsmusicalfans.org:


Click on thep hoto below to head on over to zefron.com:




Also, the new High School Musical 2 WEBSITE is up and running! Click on the photo below to check it out!




The Associated Press has come out with an article about HSM2 and also... a possibility of... HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 3!!

What was it about the original movie - also filmed in Utah - that struck such a shockingly huge chord with young viewers? The music? The youthful cast of mostly Disney Channel veterans?

"I think they really identify with the kids, with these characters and the kids that are playing these characters," Ortega said.

Actor Bleu agrees. He says fans have come up to him to tell him how much the movie means to them.

"I definitely think they're going to follow us into this one," Bleu said.

And more than likely into a third film, which will be a feature for release in theaters, producer Bill Borden said.

"Originally we pitched three movies: the first one, school's out for summer and the final year with prom and graduation," Borden said.
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In non-HSM related news, (but HSM cast related!), zac-e.com has posted Zac Efron's recording of Ladie's Choice from Hairspray.



Either click on a photo above, or click HERE to download it!

And after listening to this clip... are you confused as to WHY Mr. Efron doesn't sound like HSM's TROY BOLTON??! ... (In case you already weren't aware of this).. because Zac Efron sang in a key lower than the rest of the cast, his voice was actually DUBBED OVER by DREW SEELEY! Does that name sound familiar? That's because Drew filled in for TROY for the HSM Concert Tour because ZAC was busy filming Hairspray! And if you think about it... how convenient for ZAC to get a gig when the tour was happening.. cause how would he be able to sing live on the same key as everyone else?



This is somewhat funny because DREW was actually supposed to play TROY in HSM, but was busy filming something else at that time.



Tonight on DISNEY at THE MOVIES @ 8PM ET/PT:


Click HERE for the rest of the Disney Channel tv schedule for today.

That's it for now-
Peace out!
-andi w.

NEW LAYOUT!!

Hey guys-

Welcome to the NEW Mad Hatter's Disney Lounge! I've managed to load ALL previous posts onto THIS blog, but if you want to be re-directed to the OLD blog, click HERE.

Although it's a new site, I will still be posting on ALL THINGS


I will begin posting on this blog from now on, starting tomorrow... (errr...or i suppose it's TODAY now...) morning! Please be patient while I toy around with the new layout and everything.

Thanks guys!
Peace out!
andi w.

OUT WITH THE OLD...


IN WITH THE NEW!!


(but I must admit, I still DO LOOOVE <3 that old Disney opening sequence!)

MOOOO-VING!

Hey guys-

I have to keep it short today because I'm in the process of configuring blogger.com so that we can make this blog a more personalized and orderly one. Also, as most of you know, I'm applying for Disney careers, so I need to work on my applications today... thus, everything must be short! But after everything's done, I'll definitely update more!



So, did everyone manage to catch High School Musical: The Concert last night? I was out, but I did manage to tape it... and I am SO happy to say that it wasn't solely what was on the extra DVD with the HSM Concert CD!! They managed to squeeze in EVERY SINGLE SONG... and it was SPECTACULAR!! If you missed it, don't worry, you have until MAY 6 to check it out on disneychannel.com! AND if you miss that, you can always just buy a copy when it hits store June 26th!!



Can't wait for the PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN Soundtrack (which hits stores MAY 22) ??!! Well then, click on the picture below to get an EXCLUSIVE: FIRST LISTEN from Soundtracks.com:



and click HERE to pre-order your very own copy from amazon.com!

As for tonight/this afternoon with DISNEY at THE MOVIES @ 1PM/8PM ET/PT:



For the complete Disney Channel tv schedule for today, click HERE

Kay, that's it for now!
Peace out!
-andi w.

P.S. For all those interested in the new movie SPIDERMAN 3 (not at all disney related)... read on!



In my opinion, this movie wasn't as awesome as the first two. Because there were three villains in this installment, the movie seemed a little bit rushed to fit everything in, and their characters were all UNDER developed. At least in the first two movies, we saw that the Green Goblin and Doc Oc had stories and understandable MOTIVES behind their actions. We could feel for their character more... but in this movie, VENOM and The SANDMAN just seemed a bit... unreasonable. However, the Green Goblin's son, Harry, made a good villain because he had two previous movies to develop. They should have just picked ONE (suggestivly The Sandman) for this movie, and developed his character. However, the action sequences were pretty cool, and the cheesy/quirky dialogue was perfect for the nerdy PETER PARKER . There's also an awesome scene where he's dancing down the streets of NY. I'd watch the movie again JUST to see that part!! :D

SET YOUR TiVO's!!

what up partaaay people?!

let's get to it! REMEMBER, tonight the DISNEY CHANNEL @ 9PM ET/PT is premiering HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE CONCERT!! If you're out watching SPIDERMAN 3 (like I am,) Set your TiVOs! You DON'T wanna miss this!



As for more HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 news, People.com have a "FIRST LOOK: HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2" on their website with EIGHT exclusive new pictures!! .. Click on either one of the pictures below to check it out:



As for a little tidbit in my life right now... today, on campus, I went to the Disney College Programs/Internships presentation at noon... it was quite interesting and insightful, but I thought they were recruiting people to work for the corporate side of Disney. Instead, they were recruiting people to work as labor at Walt Disney World. HOWEVER, this internship WILL give you a little boost in applying for other future Disney careers... IF YOU ARE 18 OR OLDER AND CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN COLLEGE, click on the photo below to get more information on how to apply for the program!



Today, I'm wearing my Pirates of the Caribbean t-shirt (although Spiderman comes out)... why? I don't really know... BUT, the release dates have been announced for the third installment. For those who AREN'T in the U.S. (PotC3 comes out MAY 25th), MANY of you guys (out there) will get to see the movie a day or two before us!! ... LUCKY!!



While the US will get their world Premier of Pirates of the Caribbean; At Worlds End on the 19th May in Disneyland, those without tickets will have to wait a little longer. Although 25th May isn’t that far off, other countries will have an advantage of one to two days. Indonesia and South Korea even more (taking the time zones in account). They’ll get to see it on the 23rd and with taking the time zone in account that is almost three days earlier.

Other countries on the list for a 23 May release date are: Belgium, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Netherlands and Sweden.

And those that get to see it on the 24 May are: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Portugal, Russia, Singapore Slovenia, UK and the United Arab Emirates.

On the 25th (the actual release date given on the official site) following countries will have their showings started are: Brazil, Bulgaria, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Norway, Poland, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, USA and Venezuela.
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Yeah, I'm sorry... news is slow today. For a full Disney Channel tv schedule, click HERE

That's it for now- have a magical day!
Peace out!
- andi w.

Before He Braught Sexy Back!

Hey guys!

Here's a brand new promo pic for HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2

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AREN'T YOU EXCITED for it to come out now?? I know I sure am!! What's even MORE exciting? ZANESSA have been spotted out together on vacation in HAWAII! There's no denying that they're a couple... altho I find it horrible and an invasion of privacy, I think they're just TOO adorrable together, so here's a little sneak peek (ack! i'm horribleee!!):

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You know what else is exciting? If DISNEY is geared towards families... especially CHILDREN... wouldn't you think that anyWHERE that would be related to Disney should be family-suitable? Well, starting JUNE 1, Walt Disney World Hotels are going SMOKE FREE!! I remember going on vacation as a kid, and being really disgusted every time my "Non-smoking Room" smelled like ashes and cigarretes... well now, we won't have to worry!


Family-trips to WDW hotels will no longer be TERROR-ble!

Click HERE for the complete news article!

In other news, NEAL GABLER, author of Walt Disney's biography, sat down and chatted about his book at the LA Bookfest. Click HERE to watch two video clips of it! And click on the photo below to buy W. Disney's biography from amazon.com!


Here's a little something you might not have known: before JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE joined boyband N*SYNC, he was a cast member in The Mickey Mouse Club with fellow mousketeers such as Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, JC Chasez, and Kerri Russell.


Click on the images above to buy the BEST OF Justin, Britney, and Christina on the Mickey Mouse Club!

Okay, who am I kidding? EVERYONE knew that! BUT, did you know that before JT made it big as a solo-artist... he starred in an original D*COM (aka Disney Channel Movie)??! That's right! ... Tonight with DISNEY at THE MOVIES @ 8PM ET/PT:


(if that girl looks familiar, it's because you know her as Agent Juliet O'Hara from USA's PSYCHE)



For the complete tv-listing of the Disney Channel for today, click HERE

That's it for today- I'm... gone!
Peace out!
- andi w.

Where Are They Now?

Do you ever wonder what ever happened to your favourite Disney Channel star after their show has ended? Yeah yeah, we all know where HILARY DUFF aka Lizzie McGuire ended up. She has a new album, DIGNITY out, and she's preparing for a musical tour. She also stars in big-named movies such as A Cinderella Story, The Perfect Man, Material Girls, and Cheaper By the Dozen



And Shia LaBeouf aka Louis Stevens from EVEN STEVENS?? Yeah, we all know he's become a hot shot movie star starring in box-office hits such as The Greatest Game Ever Played and Disturbia. He's now signed on to be Indiana Jones's son in the new INDIANA JONES, and he also has the starring role in THE TRANSFORMERS.



and that's just a COUPLE of examples of Disney Channel kids who have made it big... BUT... what about their smaller co-stars? WELL, according to DISNEY 365, Annaliese van der Pol aka Chelsea Daniels from THAT'S SO RAVEN is now (since April 3rd) playing BELLE from BEAUTY AND THE BEAST on BROADWAY! Congrats to her!



However, it is announced that BEAUTY AND THE BEAST will be RETIRING from BROADWAY on JULY 29th, 2007 after THIRTEEN years!! so if you haven't seen it yet... GO GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!!


click on the picture above to go to the official site where you can buy your tickets!!

anyhoo... when I find out more about old Disney Channel stars, I'll definitely update it ASAP! On the other hand, what about CURRENT Disney Channel stars? WHERE WERE THEY THEN?

Well, we all know where LINDSAY LOHAN ended up... but before her SWEET LIFE, playing around town with people like PARIS HILTON... she was starred in a Disney movie with a special starlette who nows PLAYS a person like Miss. Hilton in an actual SUITE LIFE. Yup! That's right... BRENDA SONG (aka London Tipton) and Lindsay starred together in:

You can check that movie out TONIGHT, with DISNEY at THE MOVIES @ 8PM ET/PT!!

And as usual, click HERE for the full Disney Channel tv-listing for today!

That's it for now- I'll update later when/if I find out anything new!
Peace Out!
- andi w.

RAT-A-TOO-EE and New CD Releases!!

Hey peeps-
Right now, I'm about to head out and buy the BRAND SPANKIN' NEW High School Musical: The Concert CD... which is OUT TODAY! I told everyone I'd buy it first thing in the morning after I woke up... well, it turns out... I JUST woke up! :D haha...


don't want to get off your butt to go get it? ... then click on the picture above to buy it from amazon.com!

Another album that is DROPPING today is from another HSM cast member. That's right! Joining Ashley Tisdale's HEADSTRONG and Vanessa Hudgens's V... CORBIN BLEU'S debut album ANOTHER SIDE hits stores TODAY!


click on the picture above to buy it from amazon.com!

As for news today, not much is happening... except, if you head over to disney.com, you can check out an EXCLUSIVE 9-minute clip of the new Disney movie, RATATOUILLE!! However, if you're one of those people who like to watch movies without any spoilers, then I suggest you just wait for it to hit theatres, June 29th. But if you DO want to see the clip, I'd do it ASAP.. I don't know how long Disney'll keep it up on their site!


click on the picture to check it out!

Also, G-Star has news on the DYLAN and COLE SPROUSE (aka Zac and Cody from The Suite Life of Zac and Cody)! Supposedly, they are signed on for a new movie about a modern twist on the classic, TOM SAWYER...



The G-Star Studios and G-Star School of the Arts in West Palm Beach, Florida, in association with Oak Films of Los Angeles, California, once again welcome Dylan & Cole Sprouse. Dylan & Cole will be starring in their second Oak Films produced feature project, known by the working title of: "Tom Sawyer - A Modern Twain Story". The G-Star Studios and G-Star School of the Arts in West Palm Beach, Florida, in association with Oak Films of Los Angeles, California, once again welcome Dylan & Cole Sprouse. Dylan & Cole will be starring in their second Oak Films produced feature project, known by the working title of: "Tom Sawyer - A Modern Twain Story".
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Tonight on DISNEY at THE MOVIES @ 8PM et/pt:
UP, UP, AND AWAY!

So... I can't find a SINGLE image from this movie on the internet... which might tell you a little something about the movie... I've only seen it once, but I didn't really like it... at all... BUT, if you wanna check it out, here's the synopsis: This boy SCOTT was born into a family FULL of superheroes... except he can't seem to get his, even after he hit puberty... so he INVENTS a power of his own... and it gets him into a whole lot of trouble! Watch the movie to see what happens to him!

anyhoo, if you don't wanna see that movie, click HERE to check out what else it playing on the Disney Channel today!

That's it for today..
Peace out!
-andi w.

UPDATE!
I just bought the HSM: The Concert album... and I realized that it's a CD+DVD mix!! SOOO... although it's not the COMPLETE concert DVD (that's coming out in JUNE)... if you buy the album, you get a 2nd disc that has CONCERT HIGHLIGHTS which include five performances, exclusive disney interviews, and a PREVIEW for the actual HSM: The Concert DVD!