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Save Disney Shows June 2009 Events

Save Kim Possible Day - 06/07/09

Save W.I.T.C.H. Day- 06/09/09

Save Lilo & Stitch Weekend Bash - 06/21-27/09

It’s important to remember that paper letters are the key to our efforts, and events are spaced out so you have at least a week to prepare as many as you can. Please refer to our how to help section for addresses: http://help.savedisneyshows.org

Then on the day of the event, you can also send faxes, make phone calls, and use our email program at http://sdsmail.org

New SDS Fund Raising Drive

Once again, it’s time for us to turn to our members for help with fund raising. We need to raise $150 over the next six weeks in order to renew a slew of our domain names. Please visit our SDS Fund Raising page to see the list of domains and to make your donation. We know times are tough, but please give what you can, we can’t make this work your help.

D23 Society and Expo

D23, launched earlier this year, is the Official Community for Disney Fans.

The name “D23″ pays homage to the wonder and excitement that began in 1923 when Walt Disney opened his fledgling studio in Hollywood. D23 is the first official community for fans in Disney’s 85-year history. D23 gives its members a greater connection to the entire world of Disney by placing them in the middle of the magic through its quarterly publication Disney twenty-three; a rich website at www.disney.com/D23; a new collectibles line, The Walt Disney Archives Collection; and special events for D23 members throughout the year, highlighted by the D23 EXPO in Anaheim, California, September 10-13, 2009.

The D23 EXPO will give Disney fan unprecedented access to never-before-seen movies, TV shows, park experiences, collectibles and more from Sept. 10 to Sept. 13 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Tickets to the Expo are now available at http://www.D23Expo.com. Admission includes access to all experiences and entertainment at the D23 EXPO and can be purchased for single days or for the full four days of festivities. Admission is discounted for members of D23.

The D23 EXPO spotlight will also shine on Disney Channel’s brightest stars in a can’t miss-special event.

If you are a D23 member, or are planning to attend the expo, please let me know by completing this form at SDS, or by replying to this post.

SDS Webmaster Greg will be in Anaheim and will be coordinating possible meetings for those involved in our movements!

Official Princess and the Frog Trailer

Well, the time has come. We have the first official trailer for The Princess and the Frog. Originally called The Frog Princess, this film is the first Disney 2D animated feature film since Michael Eisner announced the art form dead back in 2004. That move was a slap in the face to the then soon to retire Roy Disney. Fortunately, Robert Iger reversed Eisner’s decision when he became CEO, and this December The Princess and the Frog returns the company to it’s roots. Please click here to view the video on the SDS Blog.

Disney Channel Stars Ahoy!

It looks like the Disney Cruise Line has decided to leverage the popularity of The Suite Life on Deck and the Disney Channel in general to drum up some extra business this summer. You can see the list of stars that will be on the cruise line here on the SDS Blog.

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Well, it took me long enough, but I am proud to present over four thousand High School Musical 3 Screencaps! I absolutely loved this film, and I think it was a great way to cap off the series.

And I’m not ashamed to admit that I teared up a couple times. Especially at the rooftop dance scene.

There are great caps of the big six characters: Troy Bolton (Zac Efron),

Gabriella Montez (Vanessa Hudgens),

Sharpay Evans (Ashley Tisdale),

Chad Danforth (Corbin Bleu),

Ryan Evans (Lucas Grabeel),

and Taylor McKessie (Monique Coleman).

Although I wonder if Taylor is really deserving of being a “big six” character. Would anyone have really noticed if she had been replaced with a large rock? LOL

We also got a few good shots of Kelsi (Olesya Rulin),

and Tiara Gold (Jemma McKenzie-Brown).

Hats off to our wildcats!

(And when they make HSM4 they better bring Sharpay back after they left the door open for it.)

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Hey Wildcats,

I just wanted to remind everyone that HSM3 comes out on DVD February 17, 2009.

I’ve already pre-ordered mine on Amazon. Right now it’s only $15.99 for the basic DVD.

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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.

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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

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Jemma McKenzie-Brown makes her premiere as Tiara Gold in high School Musical 3.

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Check out Jemma McKenzie-Brown and the other new cast members for High School Musical 3

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I am happy to announce the addition of the two new sites Amanda-Michalka.com and JemmaMcKenzieBrown.com to our network of affiliated websites. It has long been obvious that we should have a site for AJ to match her sister’s site. And Jemma is a new star for the HSM franchise, and we’re sure she’ll take off in a big way.

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Ashley Tisdale and Jemma McKenzie-Brown

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