The Wildcats get ready for Graduation for the U.S. Premiere

It's a big day for The Wildcat Seniors of "High School Musical 3: Senior Year" as they get ready for the big U.S. Premiere at the University of Southern California's Galen Center. With their Wildcat gear in tow, the gang moves from the small screen to the big with more musical numbers, laughter and just all out fun as they maneuver their way through their last year in high school.



In "High School Musical 3: Senior Year," Troy (Zac Efron), Gabriella (Vanessa Hudgens) and the rest of the senior crew are recruited by Kelsi (Oleysa Rulin) to volunteer their time to create a new high school musical that will reflect their three years at East High School culiminating to their graduation day. Along the way, each senior must make a decision that will affect their lives after high school. For Troy Bolton (Zac Efron), he must struggle with either playing basketball or his passion for the theater alongside the fact that his girlfriend Gabrielle (Vanessa Hudgens), may not be close to him during college.




For all you fans who love the music sequences, you'll definitely enjoy the film as Kenny Ortega and Chuckiy Kaplow and Bonnie Story bring the Wildcats' Senior Year to life with all the dance moves to get you off of your feet. From the beginning sequence of the boys on the basketball court to the culmination of graduation, kids will have new songs to hum and dance to.



This past Sunday, October 12, 2008, I also attended the press junket for the film. All the major HSM3 cast members were there to talk about their experiences throughout their HSM life. The only cast member not in attendance was Lucas Grabeel. Rumor has it that he's filming a movie on location.

Here's audio of the press conference that was held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills as soon as I figure out the media player codes.

This first file is the press conference with Peter Baroscchini, Monique Coleman, Ashley Tisdale, Vanessa Hudgens, Olesya Rulin, and Barry Rosenbush

Miley Cyrus and Ashley Tisdale Kiss at Hannah Montana 3D Premiere

Friends have been coming up to me and asking me if Miley and Ashley actually liplocked on the red carpet especially with the photo that is on the various gossip and blog sites. Well if you check out this better angled photo, you'll see that Miley actually kisses Ashley on the side of her cheek. From this shot you can see it was all fun in games. You can also see that Ashley was a bit surprised and pulled back a bit. Sorry to all of you crazy people out there that want to read more into it.

Miley Cyrus and Hannah Montana meld in 3D

If your niece, daughter, sister or anyone for that matter that's into Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus and missed her overpriced concert, then you're in luck with "Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert in 3D featuring the Jonas Brothers." 

Imagine being at the concert without having to pay concert prices and still feel like you're there or even better. While waiting for the press check-in to open, I was speaking to a colleague from TV Guide. She had seen the special press screening the night before and told me and my niece that it was totally awesome. There is one point in the movie where the drummer flicks his drumsticks in the air and when they fall down onto the drums, there's a camera underneath that captures the shot and makes it seem like the sticks are coming at you.

Walking the red carpet were the usual ABC/Disney children talent from Madison Pettis to Ashley Tisdale. Having my niece with me help gain some smiles and attention from the celebrities. Some even had a quizical (sic) look on their faces as they heard my seven-year old niece Madison shout, "Up Here! Second row!" Oh my gosh! An event photographer in the making.

My niece, Madison, makes her red carpet debut.




Selena Gomez puts a hex on the photographers with her pretty smile.



Madison Pettis is in the house!



Miley Cyrus' tv brother Jason Earles graces us with his comedic presence.



The Jonas Brothers were a bit hard to photograph. Trying to get all three to look at the cameras. They created one of the loudest screams on Hollywood Blvd that night.




Miley Cyrus definitely has her own look on the carpet. She had a lot more eye make-up than usual and darker hair.

Speaking of darker hair. Disney publicist thought it would be cute to have all the photographers wear Hannah Montana wigs. I had to laugh because it looked more like the cast of Spinal Tap meets Hannah Montana.




Ashley Tisdale fixes her hair on the carpet.



Jennifer Tisdale makes her appearance at the premiere on the carpet. A little tidbit about Miss J Tisdale: She used to only want to be known as Jen Kelly and not Tisdale.



Director/choreographer Kenny Ortega demonstrates his moves at the premiere.



"Ugly Beatty" star Vanessa Williams puts a fashion spin on the carpet.

I just had to add this video of Hannah singing the song "Old Blue Jeans." My niece got me into this song when she was playing her Hannah Montana WII game.