Hannah Montana The Movie

• 'Hannah Montana The Movie' Cast Spills Filming Secrets

  Published on: August 21, 2009

  In celebration of the August 18th release of Hannah Montana The Movie on Blu-ray and DVD, we’ve got a backstage pass to the making of the fab film – and you’re invited! 

  What’s Hannah Montana The Movie all about? “Well, my character has always had the best of both worlds – but she’ll have to choose just one in the movie,” explains Miley Cyrus. “She’s lost herself and her dad decides the best thing to do is to take her home to Tennessee. She’s taken back to the real world where she’s brought back to reality. She has to go out and get dirty, as well as ride the horse she grew up with!”
  
  BOX OF DELIGHTS!
  “I bought some cool ideas to the movie,” admits Miley. “There’s something we call a ‘Hannah box’ in the film, which is Hannah’s make-up box. She travels around with it and it was me who came up with ideas for the fun things to put inside. I said that it shouldn’t look like a normal make-up box because Hannah has a different vibe. I think it came out really cool!”
  
  STUNT HERO!
  Jason Earles – who plays Miley’s brother Jackson in Hannah Montana – performed all of his own stunts in the movie. “I didn’t have a stunt double,” the brave star reveals. “I did everything myself. When you see Jackson falling off the ladder, that was me harnessed up!”
  
  KISSY KISSY!
  Miley gets to kiss a cute country boy called Travis in the movie – but the Disney star wasn’t nervous about the smooch scenes at all. “I wasn't worried about my first movie kiss,” reveals Miley. “I don't know… Maybe it's because he’s so cute?!”
  
  PONY UP!
  It took three weeks for Lucas Till to learn to ride a horse for the film. “I hadn’t ridden a horse before I worked on this movie,” chuckles Lucas. “My dad did rodeo for the University Of Georgia and always had horse stories, but I hadn’t even been on a horse before. Thankfully, it felt natural to me – and it was a lot of fun.”
  
  ANIMAL MAGIC!
  “I shot a lot of scenes that didn’t make it into the movie, but I’m glad they made it onto the DVD,” reveals Jason Earles. “There were a few extra scenes with the animals and some other scenes with Cousin Derek – and I they’re really funny. Check them out!”
  
  EXTRA EXTRA!
  What else does the DVD have to offer? “Well, there are bloopers and behind-the-scenes videos, as well as deleted scenes,” explains the movie’s director, Peter Chelsom. “One deleted scene sees the British reporter walking into his motel room to find an ostrich by his bed and an alligator in his shower!”
  
  LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION…
  It took 11 weeks to shoot the movie. The cast and crew spent eight and a half weeks filming in Nashville, close to where Miley Cyrus actually grew up. The rest of the film shoot was spent on location in California at landmarks including Santa Monica Pier and Rodeo Drive.
  
  TIME TO CHILL…
  The waterfall scene was tough on the actors in the movie. “It was freezing,” giggles Miley. “It was a big challenge because we had to rock climb up to the top of this cliff and then jump into the water from up high. Thankfully there were heaters nearby because the water was so cold. It was icy!”
  
  THE STYLE FILES!
  “None of the outfits Hannah wears in the movie were brought in stores,” reveals the movie’s costume designer, Christopher Lawrence. “They were all designed and made by the costume department. We even hand-glued crystals to her sneakers for one scene. It took 13 hours per shoe!”
  
  MADE TO MEASURE!
  It cost $70,000 to build the revolving doors seen in the movie. “The building where we were shooting didn’t have revolving doors, but I thought they would work really well in the film,” explains director, Peter Chelsom. “That’s why I decided to build them from scratch!”
  
  TICKLE TIME!
  Emily Osment spent four hours getting her feet massaged for one of the scenes in the movie. “It was great,” chuckles Emily. “They didn’t need me in the shot because it was only my feet – but I kept saying, ‘No, I’ll do it. It’s okay.’ I really enjoyed sitting in bed getting my feet rubbed!”
  
  HIGH HEEL HORROR!
  “It was so much fun to shoot the shoe scene with Tyra Banks,” reveals Miley. “But the problem with that scene is the way that the shoes aren’t really very cute. I would never fight over those shoes in real life!”
  
  FAST FACT!
  It took two days to film the exploding cake scene in the movie! “I was covered in cream and sponge for hours,” giggles Moises Arias.
  
  DID YOU KNOW?
  It took the prop team three weeks to create the pumpkin head for the scene where Jackson falls into the pumpkin patch!
  
  HANNAH MONTANA THE MOVIE Available on Disney Blu-ray and DVD August 18th!

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• Miley Cyrus Q&A! Movie star Miley gives you lowdown

  Published on: August 13, 2009

  In anticipation of the August 18th release of HANNAH MONTANA: The Movie on Blu-ray and DVD, we present you with this Miley Cyrus Q&A! Movie star Miley gives the lowdown on making the movie, kissing co-star Lucas Till, and her favorite song from the soundtrack.
  
  First things first… There’s a rumor going around that you didn’t want a Hannah Montana movie. Is that true?
  It is true! At first, I was a little concerned because I wanted to know how the show would work in a movie format. We wanted to make a movie that was more realistic than the show, along with some comedy and romance. I think we did a good job of doing that, but it was a little scary at the start.
  
  Why was it scary?
  Well, this is my first feature film where I’m the lead. I know there’s a first time for everything, but I want my first time in everything to be close to perfect! It’s not like any other movie because there’s a whole back-story in the television show that everyone knows about and we had to be true to that.
  
  Did you have fun filming the movie?
  I was scared out of my mind for half of the movie! Making a film is like learning the ropes all over again. Our television show can be a little unrealistic because it’s supposed to be crazy and fun – just like a normal kid sitcom. But a movie is different. It has to be more realistic.
  
  What happens in the movie’s story?
  Well, it’s about how Hannah and Miley have melted together. Hannah was just this alter ego, but Miley was the normal girl underneath the wig. It’s become a bit of a mess because the alter ego is ruining Miley’s life – so she is sent back to Tennessee to learn about where she came from and who she really is.
  
  Does she change during the film?
  Miley is growing up in the movie. She’s going through hard times and she’s trying to find herself – and I think that’s a beautiful part of the movie. It’s cool to see her change.
  
  Is the movie a farewell to Hannah Montana?
  No way! We’re not saying goodbye to Hannah just yet. We’re already working on a third season of the TV show and we’re in talks for a fourth season. I really hope we do Season Four!
  
  Did you bring any ideas to the movie?
  I’m really interested in films, so I was eager to help out. I talked about how a normal Tennessee girl should look and act. I didn’t want to see an exaggerated version of a cowgirl in a cowboy hat and boots. I had ideas on keeping it real – and that’s what we did in the movie.
  
  Would you like to see the romance in the movie cross over to the TV show?
  We’ve tried to keep the movie pretty separate from the television show. I don’t think we’ll bring any of the new characters from the movie into the show really. I think it would be better to keep them apart.
  
  Why?
  For starters, Hannah’s love interest in the movie is called Travis and he is a very mellow guy – but that wouldn’t work so well on a sit-com that’s filmed in front of a live studio audience. Hannah’s love interests need to be louder and more outgoing. And anyway, I think it’s good to keep it separate because it’ll feel like a never-ending movie otherwise!
  
  Lucas Till – the guy who plays Travis in the movie – says you’re a very good kisser…
  He said that? What a freak! I’m going to text him and tell him he’s weird.
  
  Was he a good kisser?
  He was OK. I think Lucas is adorable and all of the girls love him on screen. He’s a great guy, but the kiss was just a screen kiss.
  
  Was the kissing scene embarrassing to film?
  No, it’s not embarrassing. Kissing is something that everybody does! Hannah Montana is a funny comedy, but the kiss matures the movie a little bit. It’s something that people aren’t expecting, which is good.
  
  What’s the message behind the movie?
  The story shows how you need to be able to take the time to realize who you are and where you’ve come from. I know I have to do that in my life sometimes. It felt great to return home to Nashville to shoot the movie and be comfortable with who I am. Where you’re from reflects a lot of who you are and who you’ll become as you get older. 
  
  Did you learn anything while making the movie?
  I did! I learned that it’s super important to stay true to yourself and your family. I’ve also learned that I’ve got a lot to learn about life, but that’s just part of growing up.
   
  MUSICAL MAGIC!
  The film’s soundtrack has been wowing fans around the world – but what exactly does Miley think of the mega music from the movie? Read on to find out…
  
  Are you proud of the songs in the new film, Miley?
  Of course I am! All of the new songs really suit the movie. In fact, I think they’re some of the best songs I’ve ever recorded. The music really lifts the film and I love them to bits.
  
  What’s your favorite song from the film?
  I really like The Climb because it’s about becoming a better person. That’s what Miley Stewart and Hannah Montana are both working towards in the movie, so it has a special place in my heart.
  
  Tell us more…
  Well, it’s about enjoying every moment in your life. I don’t know what’s waiting for me around the corner and I don’t know what else I’m going to be doing in the future – but you’ve got to enjoy things while you’re doing them. There are tough times and mountains to climb, but you’ve got to go for it.
   
  Do you think there’s always going to be another mountain to climb?
  Yes. I think there are always going to be things that you’re going to want to do. In the song, it doesn’t only mean a new dream or a new goal, but it means you’re going to stumble and you’re going to fall a little bit along the way. It’s about picking yourself back up and starting again.
  
  These words sound very wise, Miley…
  They are, aren’t they? Well, I’m sure there will be another mountain. It’s happened to me before and it will happen to me again. It’s just a part of learning. It’s part of life – and I look forward to tackling more of it in the future.
  
  HANNAH MONTANA THE MOVIE Available on Disney Blu-ray and DVD on August 18th!

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• Miley Cyrus to surprise audiences as part of Walt Disney Pictures' Opening Weekend Surprise

  Published on: April 8, 2009

  BURBANK, Calif. (April 7, 2009) – Miley Cyrus, star of Walt Disney Pictures’ “Hannah Montana The Movie,” announced exclusively on Disney.com today that she will be surprising unsuspecting audiences during her film’s opening weekend.       

  It’s all part of Disney’s new Opening Weekend Surprise program, in which moviegoers who show up to the theatre for a 2009 Walt Disney Pictures film during its national opening weekend could be treated to a truly magical Disney experience.  This might include surprise in-theater appearances by talent from the film, live performances and more.  Moviegoers won’t know in advance which cities, theaters or show times will be selected.

   

  “I’m so excited to have the opportunity to surprise my fans this weekend.  I’m really proud of ‘Hannah Montana The Movie,’ and wanted to do something special to reward the loyal Disney fans who show up opening weekend.”

   Along with this announcement, Disney has launched Disney.com/surprise (www.disney.com/surprise), a web site dedicated to giving fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes perspective of each Opening Weekend Surprise.  Fans can visit the site now for a special message from Miley, and can return on Monday, April 13 for coverage of the surprises, plus a special treat.

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