Entertainment & Music - 4 July 2006

(first to respond and teaches me 5 words i don't noe gets 10 points)

2006-07-04 07:33:58 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

'Montana' is state of the art






Miley Cyrus with dad (and co-star) Billy Ray Cyrus



HANNAH MONTANA.Tomorrow, 9:30 p.m., Disney Channel.
Disney Channel's newest series, "Hannah Montana," isn't just a good bet to be the network's latest hit among tween viewers.

It looks, sounds and feels like a sure thing.

The network's instantly successful "High School Musical" movie proved there was a voracious appetite for both TV shows and tie-in soundtracks featuring young performers who sang.

Already in the pipeline at Disney, and premiering tomorrow night at 9:30, "Hannah Montana" is a weekly sitcom about a teen pop star with a double life.

Miley Cyrus, daughter of country star Billy Ray Cyrus, stars as Miley Stewart. She's a typical middle-school kid with curly brown hair, two close friends, an annoying brother, a loving widower dad and a very atypical secret identity. Wearing a long blond wig and flashy clothes from her secret walk-in closet, she slips out to perform in concert, before adoring fans, as pop star Hannah Montana.

"I'm a lucky girl whose dreams came true," she sings. "But underneath it all, I'm just like you."

It's a perfect fantasy concept for a youth sitcom. And executive producers Steven Peterman ("Murphy Brown") and Michael Poryes ("That's So Raven") have modulated "Hannah Montana" to appeal almost shamelessly, but effectively, to young viewers.

Humor is played broadly. Moral lessons are light and obvious. Songs are performed multiple times, to increase their familiarity quotient - and if a soundtrack CD isn't available soon after you read this, then there's no Mickey Mouse at Disneyland.

The musical concert sequences, by themselves, virtually guarantee this show's success: Cyrus, as Hannah Montana, will be embraced by viewers for both her voice and make-believe persona. The rest of the show, though, is just as likely to catch on.

Network TV has all but abandoned the "Full House"-type sitcom, but Disney Channel smartly keeps tapping that vein, and that audience.

The young supporting players include Emily Osment (Haley Joel Osment's sister) as Miley's best friend, Lilly; Mitchel Musso as her good buddy Oliver, and Jason Earles as Miley's brother, Jackson. Jackson knows her secret, but the others don't - though the first episodes of the series alter that dynamic, and allow Lilly, as well as Miley, to adopt a flashy alter ego.

The most natural and likable character, for parents and other oldsters, is Billy Ray Cyrus, who plays the fictional father to his real-life daughter. (She was cast first, so it wasn't a case of nepotism.) He, too, gets to wear a disguise in Hannah's world, as a long-haired security guard.

Cyrus' acting is naturalistic; he has an easy way with punch lines and he even gets to grab a guitar and sing - though the silly lyrics are just as geared toward youngsters as everything else in "Hannah Montana."

The studio audience, filled with youthful voices, laughs loudly at every opportunity, and especially at every joke involving "boogers," "poopy in my pants" and other juvenile references.

"Hannah Montana" may not aim very high, but when it comes to its young audience, it hits a bullseye.

2006-07-04 07:33:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Celebrities

2006-07-04 07:33:45 · 4 answers · asked by toothbrushx2 1 in Movies

2006-07-04 07:33:32 · 9 answers · asked by homie g-string 1 in Music

2006-07-04 07:33:19 · 4 answers · asked by Sidereality 3 in Television

name one and why?

2006-07-04 07:33:16 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Movies

MY top three Naruto characters are:
1:Uchiha Sasuke
2:Uchiha Itachi
3:Gaara
AND I do NOT think that Sasuke likes Sakura. He only thinks of her as a friend. He doesn't want a girlfriend. And she really is annoying sometimes!

2006-07-04 07:31:55 · 6 answers · asked by Sumara 4 in Television

and a curling iron too? will they take it?

2006-07-04 07:31:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Music

'Montana' is state of the art






Miley Cyrus with dad (and co-star) Billy Ray Cyrus



HANNAH MONTANA.Tomorrow, 9:30 p.m., Disney Channel.
Disney Channel's newest series, "Hannah Montana," isn't just a good bet to be the network's latest hit among tween viewers.

It looks, sounds and feels like a sure thing.

The network's instantly successful "High School Musical" movie proved there was a voracious appetite for both TV shows and tie-in soundtracks featuring young performers who sang.

Already in the pipeline at Disney, and premiering tomorrow night at 9:30, "Hannah Montana" is a weekly sitcom about a teen pop star with a double life.

Miley Cyrus, daughter of country star Billy Ray Cyrus, stars as Miley Stewart. She's a typical middle-school kid with curly brown hair, two close friends, an annoying brother, a loving widower dad and a very atypical secret identity. Wearing a long blond wig and flashy clothes from her secret walk-in closet, she slips out to perform in concert, before adoring fans, as pop star Hannah Montana.

"I'm a lucky girl whose dreams came true," she sings. "But underneath it all, I'm just like you."

It's a perfect fantasy concept for a youth sitcom. And executive producers Steven Peterman ("Murphy Brown") and Michael Poryes ("That's So Raven") have modulated "Hannah Montana" to appeal almost shamelessly, but effectively, to young viewers.

Humor is played broadly. Moral lessons are light and obvious. Songs are performed multiple times, to increase their familiarity quotient - and if a soundtrack CD isn't available soon after you read this, then there's no Mickey Mouse at Disneyland.

The musical concert sequences, by themselves, virtually guarantee this show's success: Cyrus, as Hannah Montana, will be embraced by viewers for both her voice and make-believe persona. The rest of the show, though, is just as likely to catch on.

Network TV has all but abandoned the "Full House"-type sitcom, but Disney Channel smartly keeps tapping that vein, and that audience.

The young supporting players include Emily Osment (Haley Joel Osment's sister) as Miley's best friend, Lilly; Mitchel Musso as her good buddy Oliver, and Jason Earles as Miley's brother, Jackson. Jackson knows her secret, but the others don't - though the first episodes of the series alter that dynamic, and allow Lilly, as well as Miley, to adopt a flashy alter ego.

The most natural and likable character, for parents and other oldsters, is Billy Ray Cyrus, who plays the fictional father to his real-life daughter. (She was cast first, so it wasn't a case of nepotism.) He, too, gets to wear a disguise in Hannah's world, as a long-haired security guard.

Cyrus' acting is naturalistic; he has an easy way with punch lines and he even gets to grab a guitar and sing - though the silly lyrics are just as geared toward youngsters as everything else in "Hannah Montana."

The studio audience, filled with youthful voices, laughs loudly at every opportunity, and especially at every joke involving "boogers," "poopy in my pants" and other juvenile references.

"Hannah Montana" may not aim very high, but when it comes to its young audience, it hits a bullseye.

2006-07-04 07:31:00 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Celebrities

the song is from some hmong people and yea it goes like one life one love .. something something

2006-07-04 07:30:50 · 3 answers · asked by Martha H 1 in Music

Personally i think its sick it makes me scared and is repulsive in my opinion!!!So why!?

2006-07-04 07:30:20 · 5 answers · asked by dayfire666 2 in Television

2006-07-04 07:29:35 · 3 answers · asked by indianbhai420 3 in Movies

I have CD player only. Pse help me. I want to download all the songs from SUN music while they are broadcasting. is there any special device available for that pse help me

2006-07-04 07:28:54 · 3 answers · asked by ramya1_t 1 in Music

Does it seem fake to you? How come every time they have a paternity test the women always go running off the stage like that?
How come the audience always boos the men, not knowing whether they are the father or not? I was just wondering, what are your opinions?

2006-07-04 07:27:56 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Television

2006-07-04 07:27:55 · 17 answers · asked by Island Girl 5 in Other - Entertainment

Are all of you who created an avatar retarded? I just cant imagine an adult sitting there and creating an avatar unless they were retarded.

2006-07-04 07:27:43 · 34 answers · asked by Hot Guy 1 in Polls & Surveys

2006-07-04 07:27:18 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Movies

SERIOUSLY PLEASE, no crap I really don't know, it doesn't seem like Hip-Hop or rap, whats is it called and sold as?

2006-07-04 07:27:16 · 12 answers · asked by Renegade 5 in Music

2006-07-04 07:26:44 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Music

I recall it was off one week for a dateline special then it never came back.

2006-07-04 07:25:44 · 4 answers · asked by C-Recks 1 in Television

i knew some georgian site www.bade.ge or something, but i forgot exact adree :(

2006-07-04 07:25:19 · 5 answers · asked by Sali 3 in Movies

hey its summer and you know your suppose to be having fun and enjoying and livin it up! BUT I AM SO BORED!! my friend is up at her cabin, and another one i cant get a hold of and everything!! what should i do since im so bored! dont say t.v or reading or "coloring" im not a 5 yr old

2006-07-04 07:24:50 · 8 answers · asked by glamrock2012 1 in Other - Entertainment

No transferred text will be read. Thanks.These are a bit difficult. Better grab a 50+ year old to help you!
1. In what VERY early Beatle recording can you hear them one of them sing the wrong words? (It's only a few words, but it is noticeable.)
2. Name a song that has in it's title, 3 different places?
3.In what song of George, does John play slide guitar?
4. Can you name 4 one word titled songs?
5. In what movie does Paul appear later than the other three,wearing a fake mustach?
6. What movie did John appear in, while still a Beatle?

2006-07-04 07:24:09 · 5 answers · asked by I am Sunshine 6 in Music

2006-07-04 07:24:01 · 2 answers · asked by ? 6 in Television

Funny, to me

2006-07-04 07:23:27 · 11 answers · asked by yessssssss 1 in Television

I have subscribed to it and it still won't let me download a song. actually, I can't figure out how to. I do not want to purchase the song, that is why I subscribed. I am getting very angry. Please help me. Please include step by step instructions (i'm not very bright).

2006-07-04 07:22:53 · 5 answers · asked by Aaron E 1 in Music

2006-07-04 07:21:09 · 10 answers · asked by Lilly K 4 in Movies

2006-07-04 07:20:35 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Comics & Animation

It is 1:20 PM here in Arkansas now

2006-07-04 07:20:30 · 34 answers · asked by benninb 5 in Polls & Surveys

2006-07-04 07:18:43 · 18 answers · asked by lOve / amor / amOur ™ 3 in Music