Ashley Tisdale- New Campaign+ Official Release of "Suddenly"
Ashley new campaign
Some great and exclusive news, only on MissTisdale.net!! Ashley is doing another campaing! This time for Degree Girl! I got in contact with Carlos, staff of Extra, who did the interview with Ashley, here's what he said:
"Ashley is doing a new campaign with Degree Girl anti-perspirement so that's what the interview will be about. It's embargoed until April 3rd but we'll be airing the interview that day. It will also be on our website (extra).
I asked Ashley if she views her fan sites and she said that she does and that you guys all do a great job!"
The official standard edition and maxi single for the track "Suddenly" from Ashley's debut album "Headstrong," will be released on May 2nd. At this current time, a tracklisting has not been announced.
America's Best Dance Crew
Ashley Tisdale sneaks backstage during the taping of America’s Best Dance Crew at Sony Studios yesterday in Culver City, California. Ashley brought along her boyfriend Jared Murillo and rubbed shoulders with former boybander JC Chasez, who’s also a judge on the show. Tizz’s sister Jennifer was also there.
Earlier the “High School Musical” beauty was spotted spending some quality time with her boyfriend, Jared Murillo. They stopped for a smoothie and McDonalds before heading over to Sony Studios via Tizz’s Porsche.
Wearing her blonde locks up in a ponytail, Ashley Tisdale ventured out yesterday in Toluca Lake - eating breakfast at Chez Nous with her sister before making her way to the recording studio with her mother. She looks cute and refreshed! Not sure whether or not she is going for her 2nd album or for High School Musical 3.
Ashley Tisdale resurfaces in Beverly Hills on Thursday, seen heading to a beauty salon with her hair in a French-braid twist and her nails with a French maniure.
The 22-year-old High School Musical star was recently in New Zealand filming her new adventure comedy, They Came From Upstairs.
Production for High School Musical 3: Senior Year begins in the spring and tentatively will be released on silver screens nationwide on October 24, 2008.
She has finished "Upstairs."
'They Came from Upstairs' On the set!
What Now's Charlie Panapa sneaks onto the set of 'They Came From Upstairs' to interview American actress Ashley Tisdale ('Sharpay' from 'High School Musical'). Plus we get an exclusive first-look at the set for the movie, and chat to one of Ashley's co-stars!
Ashley at New Zealand [New Pics!!]
Finally new pics! Ashley caught up today with her fav New Zealand band Goodnight Nurse at Jam in the Park. Thanks to misstisdale.net for the pics. She looks great!
Fantasy movies a hit overseas
'Compass' is latest family-friendly pic to thrive
By DAVE MCNARY
Hollywood knows there's no such thing as a sure thing in the international marketplace, but it's found a consistent sweet spot outside the United States: fantasy-adventure films aimed at families.
"The Golden Compass" has become the latest in a long line of sword-and-sorcery pics that are mining gold outside the United States, with four times as much coin (on its way to $300 million) overseas as it took in domestically.
"Compass" has many reasons for this discrepancy. But the film is far from the only one with such a gap. The five Harry Potters, the "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Lord of the Rings" trilogies and "The Chronicles of Narnia" took in roughly two-thirds of their grosses internationally; several other recent fantasy titles such as "Enchanted," "Stardust" and "Eragon" have also shown far more traction outside the United States.
"Stardust," for example, was a dud domestically with $39 million but then regained its shine overseas with nearly $100 million.
Paramount Intl. president Andrew Cripps points to extensive promotional efforts that established British-made "Stardust" as a family-friendly film once it opened internationally. "Fantasy adds an element that makes it much more accessible," Cripps contends.
So why do stories about wizards, fairies and talking animals score in foreign countries? Mark Zoradi, president of Walt Disney Motion Picture Group, believes part of the appeal is the nonspecific -- although often vaguely British -- locations.
"The fantasy genre travels exceptionally well, partly because there's nothing that makes it geographically unique," he notes. "For example, the Narnia films don't take place in any specific country and its themes are pretty universal -- good vs. evil, loyalty, the family sticking together."
Disney is making its second and third runs at "Narnia" with "Prince Caspian" opening in mid-May and "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" in pre-production for a 2010 release. Zoradi's bullish on "Caspian," which will open on a staggered pattern between May and July to coincide with school vacations.
"With 'Caspian,' we're aging it up significantly, with Ben Barnes starring and more action and edginess than the first," Zoradi adds. He's hoping that the Mouse House can eventually make movies from all seven books in the C.S. Lewis "Narnia" series.
"We knew we had seven books to work with when we began on it so the first wasn't just launching a movie; it was starting a worldwide franchise, as with 'Pirates,' " he adds. "Doing multiple films is what justifies the enormous cost of the individual productions."
Disney's also hoping it can get a fourth "Pirates" going, and Warner Bros. has the sixth Potter pic ("Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince") set for late this year. While a Warner sequel to "The Golden Compass" is possible, it seems a given that the studio will eventually make "The Hobbit" with MGM as a logical extension to "The Lord of the Rings."
Disney's also hoping to turn "Enchanted" -- which is nearing $200 million overseas -- into a franchise. "Enchanted" producer Barry Josephson, who spent a decade developing the project, believes the foreign numbers were exceptional given the lack of awareness of the movie prior to its opening.
"We got a lot of crossover audiences in foreign markets -- people from outside the target audience of young girls," he notes. "That happened because it was original enough to make it seem very fresh, but there were also universal themes that broadened its appeal."
Hollywood execs handling foreign distribution contend that they can work magic offshore, given enough time to give a film a local feel via such means as signing up local stars for dubbing duties. The trick is to still offer all the trappings of a must-see tentpole picture since international audiences -- who attend films less regularly than those in the U.S. -- tend to opt for "event" type of films where the entire family attends at once.
That's been the case for years with animated films, perhaps the most dependable overseas performers. Last year's "Shrek the Third," "Ratatouille," "The Simpsons Movie" and "Bee Movie" combined for $1.4 billion in foreign grosses.
Par's also expecting decent overseas business from "The Spiderwick Chronicles," with a run that's likely to easily exceed the domestic total, now at $60 million. And producer Josephson is planning another fantasy for Fox called "They Came From Upstairs," centered on two families who discover aliens upstairs in their vacation cabin.
"Upstairs" is shooting in New Zealand, and Josephson believes the aliens are endearing enough to have worldwide appeal and perhaps launch another franchise.
"I think 'They Came From Upstairs' is a family movie with a lot of crossover potential," he adds. "I'm hopeful that we'll get a Christmas release."
NZ's just what she's been looking for
Hollywood star Ashley Tisdale isn't shy about why she likes New Zealand.
"Kiwis are awesome," she says, between takes on the set of her new movie. "They're really cute, too."
The 22-year-old actress - who shot to fame with young viewers as spoilt rich girl Sharpay Evans in the Disney hit High School Musical - has been in New Zealand for four weeks, shooting the $60 million comedy, They Came From Upstairs.
Tisdale's first feature is set in a rambling old villa transported from Remuera to a farm in North Auckland. Security is tight, and film-makers have asked to keep the location secret. But fans still managed to find the star filming at Narrow Neck Beach.
"There were, like, 20 guys around my age, standing on the side," she says. "I came out and they were like, whistling and stuff. I don't really have that a lot. I usually get the young kids but seeing, like, a bunch of guys waiting, I was like, 'Wow, that's awesome, I don't know what to do. Should I go over and talk to them?"'
Fans might have a better chance of chatting with the star when she's not working. Some of her favourite spots are Waiheke Island, Takapuna beach and Mission Bay. She'll be in New Zealand with her mother until mid-March but before she returns to LA, she hopes to see Auckland band Goodnight Nurse play live.
"I saw their music video on MTV. I absolutely love them, I'm a really big fan."
Described as Gremlins meets Home Alone, the film co-stars acting veteran Doris Roberts (Everybody Loves Raymond) and is produced by Barry Josephson (Enchanted, Men In Black). Tisdale plays a teenager forced to defend the family holiday home from invading aliens.
After the two Top 20 singles "He Said She Said" and "Not Like That," Ashley Tisdale will continue her sucesss by releasing her next single "Suddenly" in Germany during the summer. She is also currently working on her 2nd album, which is scheduled to be released later on this year.
It is not much news, but it is something. I am really looking foward to hearing new music from Mizz Tizz. Ashley is still filming in New Zealand, which is why we have not seen new pics for almost a month. Hopefully, we will see some new pics soon!
Ashley's New grandmother
Doris Roberts will play Ashley Tisdale's grandmother in the 20th Century Fox movie "They Came From Upstairs," which is shooting in New Zealand.
The 20th Century Fox project revolves around a family who defend their Maine summer home after an invasion of aliens.
"Upstairs" marks the third feature for Roberts since the end of her nine-year stint as an intrusive mom on "Everybody Loves Raymond" in 2005. Her other roles were in the Fox comedy "Grandma's Boy" and Miramax's "Keeping Up With the Steins."
As for news on her sophomore album, I talked to a source from Warner Bros. and she said that although Ashley is working on her album, she has not recorded yet, she is the process of writing and listening to demos. She gave a rough time that she may start recording late in the spring or early summer.
Thanks to Sarah from warnerbros for the official copies of Headstrong.
^ Most of her singles lately aren't being released in the US. Not Like That and Suddenly most likely are only being released in Europe...Germany mainly.
High School Musical star Ashley Tisdale is finding herself on the defensive again after rumors surfaced last week that she had more plastic surgery.
"People are saying I had another nose job and I did not. That's ridiculous," Tisdale tells PEOPLE exclusively. "I was away in New Zealand filming a movie (They Came From Upstairs) and so people think I went away to have more work done. But I didn't."
Tisdale, 22, had a nose job in last November to correct a deviated septum and to smooth out two bumps from when she fractured her nose as a teen. The singer/actress was slammed by critics, saying that she didn't have to change the look of her nose in order to fix her septum.
"[Tabloids] have doctors talk about what they think I did with my surgery, but they did not examine me," Tisdale says. "They don't know what I have inside my nose."
"It's very irresponsible for a medical professional to comment on someone whom they have not examined," notes Tisdale's rep, Scott Appel.
Rumors also recently surfaced that Tisdale, who is in Utah to film High School Musical 3 had a breast augmentation.
"Look at me," she says, laughing. "Does it look like it to you? No! It's ridiculous. I'm not for plastic surgery. I'm not going to get another surgery. I can promise you that."
Some great and exclusive news, only on MissTisdale.net!! Ashley is doing another campaing! This time for Degree Girl! I got in contact with Carlos, staff of Extra, who did the interview with Ashley, here's what he said:
"Ashley is doing a new campaign with Degree Girl anti-perspirement so that's what the interview will be about. It's embargoed until April 3rd but we'll be airing the interview that day. It will also be on our website (extra).
I asked Ashley if she views her fan sites and she said that she does and that you guys all do a great job!"
The official standard edition and maxi single for the track "Suddenly" from Ashley's debut album "Headstrong," will be released on May 2nd. At this current time, a tracklisting has not been announced.
America's Best Dance Crew
Ashley Tisdale sneaks backstage during the taping of America’s Best Dance Crew at Sony Studios yesterday in Culver City, California. Ashley brought along her boyfriend Jared Murillo and rubbed shoulders with former boybander JC Chasez, who’s also a judge on the show. Tizz’s sister Jennifer was also there.
Earlier the “High School Musical” beauty was spotted spending some quality time with her boyfriend, Jared Murillo. They stopped for a smoothie and McDonalds before heading over to Sony Studios via Tizz’s Porsche.
Wearing her blonde locks up in a ponytail, Ashley Tisdale ventured out yesterday in Toluca Lake - eating breakfast at Chez Nous with her sister before making her way to the recording studio with her mother. She looks cute and refreshed! Not sure whether or not she is going for her 2nd album or for High School Musical 3.
Ashley Tisdale resurfaces in Beverly Hills on Thursday, seen heading to a beauty salon with her hair in a French-braid twist and her nails with a French maniure.
The 22-year-old High School Musical star was recently in New Zealand filming her new adventure comedy, They Came From Upstairs.
Production for High School Musical 3: Senior Year begins in the spring and tentatively will be released on silver screens nationwide on October 24, 2008.
She has finished "Upstairs."
'They Came from Upstairs' On the set!
What Now's Charlie Panapa sneaks onto the set of 'They Came From Upstairs' to interview American actress Ashley Tisdale ('Sharpay' from 'High School Musical'). Plus we get an exclusive first-look at the set for the movie, and chat to one of Ashley's co-stars!
Ashley at New Zealand [New Pics!!]
Finally new pics! Ashley caught up today with her fav New Zealand band Goodnight Nurse at Jam in the Park. Thanks to misstisdale.net for the pics. She looks great!
Fantasy movies a hit overseas
'Compass' is latest family-friendly pic to thrive
By DAVE MCNARY
Hollywood knows there's no such thing as a sure thing in the international marketplace, but it's found a consistent sweet spot outside the United States: fantasy-adventure films aimed at families.
"The Golden Compass" has become the latest in a long line of sword-and-sorcery pics that are mining gold outside the United States, with four times as much coin (on its way to $300 million) overseas as it took in domestically.
"Compass" has many reasons for this discrepancy. But the film is far from the only one with such a gap. The five Harry Potters, the "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Lord of the Rings" trilogies and "The Chronicles of Narnia" took in roughly two-thirds of their grosses internationally; several other recent fantasy titles such as "Enchanted," "Stardust" and "Eragon" have also shown far more traction outside the United States.
"Stardust," for example, was a dud domestically with $39 million but then regained its shine overseas with nearly $100 million.
Paramount Intl. president Andrew Cripps points to extensive promotional efforts that established British-made "Stardust" as a family-friendly film once it opened internationally. "Fantasy adds an element that makes it much more accessible," Cripps contends.
So why do stories about wizards, fairies and talking animals score in foreign countries? Mark Zoradi, president of Walt Disney Motion Picture Group, believes part of the appeal is the nonspecific -- although often vaguely British -- locations.
"The fantasy genre travels exceptionally well, partly because there's nothing that makes it geographically unique," he notes. "For example, the Narnia films don't take place in any specific country and its themes are pretty universal -- good vs. evil, loyalty, the family sticking together."
Disney is making its second and third runs at "Narnia" with "Prince Caspian" opening in mid-May and "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" in pre-production for a 2010 release. Zoradi's bullish on "Caspian," which will open on a staggered pattern between May and July to coincide with school vacations.
"With 'Caspian,' we're aging it up significantly, with Ben Barnes starring and more action and edginess than the first," Zoradi adds. He's hoping that the Mouse House can eventually make movies from all seven books in the C.S. Lewis "Narnia" series.
"We knew we had seven books to work with when we began on it so the first wasn't just launching a movie; it was starting a worldwide franchise, as with 'Pirates,' " he adds. "Doing multiple films is what justifies the enormous cost of the individual productions."
Disney's also hoping it can get a fourth "Pirates" going, and Warner Bros. has the sixth Potter pic ("Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince") set for late this year. While a Warner sequel to "The Golden Compass" is possible, it seems a given that the studio will eventually make "The Hobbit" with MGM as a logical extension to "The Lord of the Rings."
Disney's also hoping to turn "Enchanted" -- which is nearing $200 million overseas -- into a franchise. "Enchanted" producer Barry Josephson, who spent a decade developing the project, believes the foreign numbers were exceptional given the lack of awareness of the movie prior to its opening.
"We got a lot of crossover audiences in foreign markets -- people from outside the target audience of young girls," he notes. "That happened because it was original enough to make it seem very fresh, but there were also universal themes that broadened its appeal."
Hollywood execs handling foreign distribution contend that they can work magic offshore, given enough time to give a film a local feel via such means as signing up local stars for dubbing duties. The trick is to still offer all the trappings of a must-see tentpole picture since international audiences -- who attend films less regularly than those in the U.S. -- tend to opt for "event" type of films where the entire family attends at once.
That's been the case for years with animated films, perhaps the most dependable overseas performers. Last year's "Shrek the Third," "Ratatouille," "The Simpsons Movie" and "Bee Movie" combined for $1.4 billion in foreign grosses.
Par's also expecting decent overseas business from "The Spiderwick Chronicles," with a run that's likely to easily exceed the domestic total, now at $60 million. And producer Josephson is planning another fantasy for Fox called "They Came From Upstairs," centered on two families who discover aliens upstairs in their vacation cabin.
"Upstairs" is shooting in New Zealand, and Josephson believes the aliens are endearing enough to have worldwide appeal and perhaps launch another franchise.
"I think 'They Came From Upstairs' is a family movie with a lot of crossover potential," he adds. "I'm hopeful that we'll get a Christmas release."
NZ's just what she's been looking for
Hollywood star Ashley Tisdale isn't shy about why she likes New Zealand.
"Kiwis are awesome," she says, between takes on the set of her new movie. "They're really cute, too."
The 22-year-old actress - who shot to fame with young viewers as spoilt rich girl Sharpay Evans in the Disney hit High School Musical - has been in New Zealand for four weeks, shooting the $60 million comedy, They Came From Upstairs.
Tisdale's first feature is set in a rambling old villa transported from Remuera to a farm in North Auckland. Security is tight, and film-makers have asked to keep the location secret. But fans still managed to find the star filming at Narrow Neck Beach.
"There were, like, 20 guys around my age, standing on the side," she says. "I came out and they were like, whistling and stuff. I don't really have that a lot. I usually get the young kids but seeing, like, a bunch of guys waiting, I was like, 'Wow, that's awesome, I don't know what to do. Should I go over and talk to them?"'
Fans might have a better chance of chatting with the star when she's not working. Some of her favourite spots are Waiheke Island, Takapuna beach and Mission Bay. She'll be in New Zealand with her mother until mid-March but before she returns to LA, she hopes to see Auckland band Goodnight Nurse play live.
"I saw their music video on MTV. I absolutely love them, I'm a really big fan."
Described as Gremlins meets Home Alone, the film co-stars acting veteran Doris Roberts (Everybody Loves Raymond) and is produced by Barry Josephson (Enchanted, Men In Black). Tisdale plays a teenager forced to defend the family holiday home from invading aliens.
After the two Top 20 singles "He Said She Said" and "Not Like That," Ashley Tisdale will continue her sucesss by releasing her next single "Suddenly" in Germany during the summer. She is also currently working on her 2nd album, which is scheduled to be released later on this year.
It is not much news, but it is something. I am really looking foward to hearing new music from Mizz Tizz. Ashley is still filming in New Zealand, which is why we have not seen new pics for almost a month. Hopefully, we will see some new pics soon!
Ashley's New grandmother
Doris Roberts will play Ashley Tisdale's grandmother in the 20th Century Fox movie "They Came From Upstairs," which is shooting in New Zealand.
The 20th Century Fox project revolves around a family who defend their Maine summer home after an invasion of aliens.
"Upstairs" marks the third feature for Roberts since the end of her nine-year stint as an intrusive mom on "Everybody Loves Raymond" in 2005. Her other roles were in the Fox comedy "Grandma's Boy" and Miramax's "Keeping Up With the Steins."
As for news on her sophomore album, I talked to a source from Warner Bros. and she said that although Ashley is working on her album, she has not recorded yet, she is the process of writing and listening to demos. She gave a rough time that she may start recording late in the spring or early summer.
Thanks to Sarah from warnerbros for the official copies of Headstrong.
The Emmy Award-winning "Amercian Idol" special "Idol Gives Back" returns with an illustrious group of celebrity participants to help raise awareness and funds to benefit various U.S. and international charities on Wednesday, April 9th (7:30-10:00PM eastern) on Fox.
Celebrities that are scheduled to make an appearance include: Robin Williams, Celine Dion, Forest Whitaker, Billy Crystal, Dane Cook, Kiefer Sutherland, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Jennifer Connolly, Elliott Yamin, Fantasia, Amy Adams, Bono, Brad Pitt, Reese Witherspoon, Miley Cyrus, Mariah Carey, Eli Manning, Peyton Manning, Fergie, Chris Daughtry, Carrie Underwood, Annie Lennox, John Legend, Snoop Dogg, Maroon 5, Heart, and Gloria Estefan.
Thanks sooo much to Carlo from ExtraTV for this information!
Ashley Tisdale Vows No More Plastic Surgery
Quote:
High School Musical star Ashley Tisdale is finding herself on the defensive again after rumors surfaced last week that she had more plastic surgery.
"People are saying I had another nose job and I did not. That's ridiculous," Tisdale tells PEOPLE exclusively. "I was away in New Zealand filming a movie (They Came From Upstairs) and so people think I went away to have more work done. But I didn't."
Tisdale, 22, had a nose job in last November to correct a deviated septum and to smooth out two bumps from when she fractured her nose as a teen. The singer/actress was slammed by critics, saying that she didn't have to change the look of her nose in order to fix her septum.
"[Tabloids] have doctors talk about what they think I did with my surgery, but they did not examine me," Tisdale says. "They don't know what I have inside my nose."
"It's very irresponsible for a medical professional to comment on someone whom they have not examined," notes Tisdale's rep, Scott Appel.
Rumors also recently surfaced that Tisdale, who is in Utah to film High School Musical 3 had a breast augmentation.
"Look at me," she says, laughing. "Does it look like it to you? No! It's ridiculous. I'm not for plastic surgery. I'm not going to get another surgery. I can promise you that."
Some great and exclusive news, only on MissTisdale.net!! Ashley is doing another campaing! This time for Degree Girl! I got in contact with Carlos, staff of Extra, who did the interview with Ashley, here's what he said:
"Ashley is doing a new campaign with Degree Girl anti-perspirement so that's what the interview will be about. It's embargoed until April 3rd but we'll be airing the interview that day. It will also be on our website (extra).
I asked Ashley if she views her fan sites and she said that she does and that you guys all do a great job!"
The official standard edition and maxi single for the track "Suddenly" from Ashley's debut album "Headstrong," will be released on May 2nd. At this current time, a tracklisting has not been announced.
America's Best Dance Crew
Ashley Tisdale sneaks backstage during the taping of America’s Best Dance Crew at Sony Studios yesterday in Culver City, California. Ashley brought along her boyfriend Jared Murillo and rubbed shoulders with former boybander JC Chasez, who’s also a judge on the show. Tizz’s sister Jennifer was also there.
Earlier the “High School Musical” beauty was spotted spending some quality time with her boyfriend, Jared Murillo. They stopped for a smoothie and McDonalds before heading over to Sony Studios via Tizz’s Porsche.
Wearing her blonde locks up in a ponytail, Ashley Tisdale ventured out yesterday in Toluca Lake - eating breakfast at Chez Nous with her sister before making her way to the recording studio with her mother. She looks cute and refreshed! Not sure whether or not she is going for her 2nd album or for High School Musical 3.
What Now's Charlie Panapa sneaks onto the set of 'They Came From Upstairs' to interview American actress Ashley Tisdale ('Sharpay' from 'High School Musical'). Plus we get an exclusive first-look at the set for the movie, and chat to one of Ashley's co-stars!
A Christmas release for "Upstairs"
Quote:
Entertainment News, International News, Media - Variety
Fantasy movies a hit overseas
'Compass' is latest family-friendly pic to thrive
By DAVE MCNARY
Hollywood knows there's no such thing as a sure thing in the international marketplace, but it's found a consistent sweet spot outside the United States: fantasy-adventure films aimed at families.
"The Golden Compass" has become the latest in a long line of sword-and-sorcery pics that are mining gold outside the United States, with four times as much coin (on its way to $300 million) overseas as it took in domestically.
"Compass" has many reasons for this discrepancy. But the film is far from the only one with such a gap. The five Harry Potters, the "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Lord of the Rings" trilogies and "The Chronicles of Narnia" took in roughly two-thirds of their grosses internationally; several other recent fantasy titles such as "Enchanted," "Stardust" and "Eragon" have also shown far more traction outside the United States.
"Stardust," for example, was a dud domestically with $39 million but then regained its shine overseas with nearly $100 million.
Paramount Intl. president Andrew Cripps points to extensive promotional efforts that established British-made "Stardust" as a family-friendly film once it opened internationally. "Fantasy adds an element that makes it much more accessible," Cripps contends.
So why do stories about wizards, fairies and talking animals score in foreign countries? Mark Zoradi, president of Walt Disney Motion Picture Group, believes part of the appeal is the nonspecific -- although often vaguely British -- locations.
"The fantasy genre travels exceptionally well, partly because there's nothing that makes it geographically unique," he notes. "For example, the Narnia films don't take place in any specific country and its themes are pretty universal -- good vs. evil, loyalty, the family sticking together."
Disney is making its second and third runs at "Narnia" with "Prince Caspian" opening in mid-May and "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" in pre-production for a 2010 release. Zoradi's bullish on "Caspian," which will open on a staggered pattern between May and July to coincide with school vacations.
"With 'Caspian,' we're aging it up significantly, with Ben Barnes starring and more action and edginess than the first," Zoradi adds. He's hoping that the Mouse House can eventually make movies from all seven books in the C.S. Lewis "Narnia" series.
"We knew we had seven books to work with when we began on it so the first wasn't just launching a movie; it was starting a worldwide franchise, as with 'Pirates,' " he adds. "Doing multiple films is what justifies the enormous cost of the individual productions."
Disney's also hoping it can get a fourth "Pirates" going, and Warner Bros. has the sixth Potter pic ("Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince") set for late this year. While a Warner sequel to "The Golden Compass" is possible, it seems a given that the studio will eventually make "The Hobbit" with MGM as a logical extension to "The Lord of the Rings."
Disney's also hoping to turn "Enchanted" -- which is nearing $200 million overseas -- into a franchise. "Enchanted" producer Barry Josephson, who spent a decade developing the project, believes the foreign numbers were exceptional given the lack of awareness of the movie prior to its opening.
"We got a lot of crossover audiences in foreign markets -- people from outside the target audience of young girls," he notes. "That happened because it was original enough to make it seem very fresh, but there were also universal themes that broadened its appeal."
Hollywood execs handling foreign distribution contend that they can work magic offshore, given enough time to give a film a local feel via such means as signing up local stars for dubbing duties. The trick is to still offer all the trappings of a must-see tentpole picture since international audiences -- who attend films less regularly than those in the U.S. -- tend to opt for "event" type of films where the entire family attends at once.
That's been the case for years with animated films, perhaps the most dependable overseas performers. Last year's "Shrek the Third," "Ratatouille," "The Simpsons Movie" and "Bee Movie" combined for $1.4 billion in foreign grosses.
Par's also expecting decent overseas business from "The Spiderwick Chronicles," with a run that's likely to easily exceed the domestic total, now at $60 million. And producer Josephson is planning another fantasy for Fox called "They Came From Upstairs," centered on two families who discover aliens upstairs in their vacation cabin.
"Upstairs" is shooting in New Zealand, and Josephson believes the aliens are endearing enough to have worldwide appeal and perhaps launch another franchise.
"I think 'They Came From Upstairs' is a family movie with a lot of crossover potential," he adds. "I'm hopeful that we'll get a Christmas release."
As for news on her sophomore album, I talked to a source from Warner Bros. and she said that although Ashley is working on her album, she has not recorded yet, she is the process of writing and listening to demos. She gave a rough time that she may start recording late in the spring or early summer.
Thanks to Sarah from warnerbros for the official copies of Headstrong.
Ashley Tisdale- "Heaven is a Place on Earth" + "Time After Time"
New Song "Heaven is a Place on Earth"
Ashley is featured on the new Degree Girl website! Check it now! So much to look at! You can check this first video log and there's too a NEW MUSIC by Ashley!! - a cover to Heaven is a Place on Earth. Enjoy! Her voice sounds AMAZING!
Ashley recorded 5 exclusive tracks to promtoe this campaign. The first song was released today and is a cover of "Heaven On Earth." You can download the song below. 4 of the 5 tracks will be available in June!
The Emmy Award-winning "Amercian Idol" special "Idol Gives Back" returns with an illustrious group of celebrity participants to help raise awareness and funds to benefit various U.S. and international charities on Wednesday, April 9th (7:30-10:00PM eastern) on Fox.
Celebrities that are scheduled to make an appearance include: Robin Williams, Celine Dion, Forest Whitaker, Billy Crystal, Dane Cook, Kiefer Sutherland, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Jennifer Connolly, Elliott Yamin, Fantasia, Amy Adams, Bono, Brad Pitt, Reese Witherspoon, Miley Cyrus, Mariah Carey, Eli Manning, Peyton Manning, Fergie, Chris Daughtry, Carrie Underwood, Annie Lennox, John Legend, Snoop Dogg, Maroon 5, Heart, and Gloria Estefan.
Thanks sooo much to Carlo from ExtraTV for this information!
Ashley Tisdale Vows No More Plastic Surgery
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High School Musical star Ashley Tisdale is finding herself on the defensive again after rumors surfaced last week that she had more plastic surgery.
"People are saying I had another nose job and I did not. That's ridiculous," Tisdale tells PEOPLE exclusively. "I was away in New Zealand filming a movie (They Came From Upstairs) and so people think I went away to have more work done. But I didn't."
Tisdale, 22, had a nose job in last November to correct a deviated septum and to smooth out two bumps from when she fractured her nose as a teen. The singer/actress was slammed by critics, saying that she didn't have to change the look of her nose in order to fix her septum.
"[Tabloids] have doctors talk about what they think I did with my surgery, but they did not examine me," Tisdale says. "They don't know what I have inside my nose."
"It's very irresponsible for a medical professional to comment on someone whom they have not examined," notes Tisdale's rep, Scott Appel.
Rumors also recently surfaced that Tisdale, who is in Utah to film High School Musical 3 had a breast augmentation.
"Look at me," she says, laughing. "Does it look like it to you? No! It's ridiculous. I'm not for plastic surgery. I'm not going to get another surgery. I can promise you that."
Some great and exclusive news, only on MissTisdale.net!! Ashley is doing another campaing! This time for Degree Girl! I got in contact with Carlos, staff of Extra, who did the interview with Ashley, here's what he said:
"Ashley is doing a new campaign with Degree Girl anti-perspirement so that's what the interview will be about. It's embargoed until April 3rd but we'll be airing the interview that day. It will also be on our website (extra).
I asked Ashley if she views her fan sites and she said that she does and that you guys all do a great job!"
The official standard edition and maxi single for the track "Suddenly" from Ashley's debut album "Headstrong," will be released on May 2nd. At this current time, a tracklisting has not been announced.
America's Best Dance Crew
Ashley Tisdale sneaks backstage during the taping of America’s Best Dance Crew at Sony Studios yesterday in Culver City, California. Ashley brought along her boyfriend Jared Murillo and rubbed shoulders with former boybander JC Chasez, who’s also a judge on the show. Tizz’s sister Jennifer was also there.
Earlier the “High School Musical” beauty was spotted spending some quality time with her boyfriend, Jared Murillo. They stopped for a smoothie and McDonalds before heading over to Sony Studios via Tizz’s Porsche.
Wearing her blonde locks up in a ponytail, Ashley Tisdale ventured out yesterday in Toluca Lake - eating breakfast at Chez Nous with her sister before making her way to the recording studio with her mother. She looks cute and refreshed! Not sure whether or not she is going for her 2nd album or for High School Musical 3.
What Now's Charlie Panapa sneaks onto the set of 'They Came From Upstairs' to interview American actress Ashley Tisdale ('Sharpay' from 'High School Musical'). Plus we get an exclusive first-look at the set for the movie, and chat to one of Ashley's co-stars!
A Christmas release for "Upstairs"
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Entertainment News, International News, Media - Variety
Fantasy movies a hit overseas
'Compass' is latest family-friendly pic to thrive
By DAVE MCNARY
Hollywood knows there's no such thing as a sure thing in the international marketplace, but it's found a consistent sweet spot outside the United States: fantasy-adventure films aimed at families.
"The Golden Compass" has become the latest in a long line of sword-and-sorcery pics that are mining gold outside the United States, with four times as much coin (on its way to $300 million) overseas as it took in domestically.
"Compass" has many reasons for this discrepancy. But the film is far from the only one with such a gap. The five Harry Potters, the "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Lord of the Rings" trilogies and "The Chronicles of Narnia" took in roughly two-thirds of their grosses internationally; several other recent fantasy titles such as "Enchanted," "Stardust" and "Eragon" have also shown far more traction outside the United States.
"Stardust," for example, was a dud domestically with $39 million but then regained its shine overseas with nearly $100 million.
Paramount Intl. president Andrew Cripps points to extensive promotional efforts that established British-made "Stardust" as a family-friendly film once it opened internationally. "Fantasy adds an element that makes it much more accessible," Cripps contends.
So why do stories about wizards, fairies and talking animals score in foreign countries? Mark Zoradi, president of Walt Disney Motion Picture Group, believes part of the appeal is the nonspecific -- although often vaguely British -- locations.
"The fantasy genre travels exceptionally well, partly because there's nothing that makes it geographically unique," he notes. "For example, the Narnia films don't take place in any specific country and its themes are pretty universal -- good vs. evil, loyalty, the family sticking together."
Disney is making its second and third runs at "Narnia" with "Prince Caspian" opening in mid-May and "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" in pre-production for a 2010 release. Zoradi's bullish on "Caspian," which will open on a staggered pattern between May and July to coincide with school vacations.
"With 'Caspian,' we're aging it up significantly, with Ben Barnes starring and more action and edginess than the first," Zoradi adds. He's hoping that the Mouse House can eventually make movies from all seven books in the C.S. Lewis "Narnia" series.
"We knew we had seven books to work with when we began on it so the first wasn't just launching a movie; it was starting a worldwide franchise, as with 'Pirates,' " he adds. "Doing multiple films is what justifies the enormous cost of the individual productions."
Disney's also hoping it can get a fourth "Pirates" going, and Warner Bros. has the sixth Potter pic ("Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince") set for late this year. While a Warner sequel to "The Golden Compass" is possible, it seems a given that the studio will eventually make "The Hobbit" with MGM as a logical extension to "The Lord of the Rings."
Disney's also hoping to turn "Enchanted" -- which is nearing $200 million overseas -- into a franchise. "Enchanted" producer Barry Josephson, who spent a decade developing the project, believes the foreign numbers were exceptional given the lack of awareness of the movie prior to its opening.
"We got a lot of crossover audiences in foreign markets -- people from outside the target audience of young girls," he notes. "That happened because it was original enough to make it seem very fresh, but there were also universal themes that broadened its appeal."
Hollywood execs handling foreign distribution contend that they can work magic offshore, given enough time to give a film a local feel via such means as signing up local stars for dubbing duties. The trick is to still offer all the trappings of a must-see tentpole picture since international audiences -- who attend films less regularly than those in the U.S. -- tend to opt for "event" type of films where the entire family attends at once.
That's been the case for years with animated films, perhaps the most dependable overseas performers. Last year's "Shrek the Third," "Ratatouille," "The Simpsons Movie" and "Bee Movie" combined for $1.4 billion in foreign grosses.
Par's also expecting decent overseas business from "The Spiderwick Chronicles," with a run that's likely to easily exceed the domestic total, now at $60 million. And producer Josephson is planning another fantasy for Fox called "They Came From Upstairs," centered on two families who discover aliens upstairs in their vacation cabin.
"Upstairs" is shooting in New Zealand, and Josephson believes the aliens are endearing enough to have worldwide appeal and perhaps launch another franchise.
"I think 'They Came From Upstairs' is a family movie with a lot of crossover potential," he adds. "I'm hopeful that we'll get a Christmas release."
As for news on her sophomore album, I talked to a source from Warner Bros. and she said that although Ashley is working on her album, she has not recorded yet, she is the process of writing and listening to demos. She gave a rough time that she may start recording late in the spring or early summer.
Thanks to Sarah from warnerbros for the official copies of Headstrong.
