Miley Cyrus film to air on TV before DVD release

Starz Entertainment said Thursday it plans to start airing the hit U.S. film "Hannah Montana Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert" later this month.

The network said it is to broadcast the previously theatrically released movie in 2-D, 3-D and High Definition three weeks before the Aug. 19 release on DVD.

"Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert" is to debut July 26 in 2-D and HD on Starz. Starz On Demand and Starz HD On Demand will offer the concert film in 3-D, SD and HD the following day.

"The 'Hannah Montana' phenomenon has such a loyal and passionate fan base, that this concert film offers us a valuable platform for showcasing all of the great things we have going on at Starz -- offering all versions including HD, 3-D and on-demand," Jonathan Shair, vice president of the network group Starz Entertainment, said in a statement. "This concert, and all of the novel aspects behind its multiple forms of exhibition on Starz further strengthens our family-friendly, summer programming lineup, including 'Ratatouille,' 'Spider-Man 3,' 'Enchanted' and 'Surf's Up.'"

Viewers can log on to http://www.starz.com/3D for a guide to make 3-D glasses, the network said.

Via upi.com

McCartney Defends Miley Cyrus Vanity Fair Pics

Singer songwriter Jesse McCartney has defended Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus's controversial Vanity Fair shoot - insisting the pictures were not "offensive".

The 21 year old stuck up for the 15 year old actress following the backlash the Disney Channel star encountered after posing for photos, which have been deemed too sexy for a teenager.

Cyrus' clean cut image was damaged by the release of images of her wrapped in just a satin bedsheet in June's edition of the U.S. magazine.

And McCartney can't understand why the media reacted so strongly.

He says, "I think that people are nuts. I didn't find any of the photos offensive in Vanity Fair. I thought they were artistic if anything.

"It sucks man. Everything about Miley was so sensationalised. I really feel for her you know."

Via entertainmentwise.com

Miley Cyrus Is Big Hit With Prison Inmates

Teen and tween sensation Miley Cyrus is becoming a big hit with the older generation, especially with prison inmates. Although the Hannah Montana star is not happy with the situation, the male prisoners are posting pictures of her Vanity Fair spread on their walls.

But the inmates are interested in her other provocative photos too, according to the National Ledger. Before the Vanity Fair magazine controversy, other pictures of the 15 year old star hit the Internet. One of these photos showed the young Cyurs lying across the lap of her then boyfriend. Another photo showed her pulling her top down to expose her green bra.

The Vanity Fair photos gave Cyrus her initial exposure, but other pictures have become popular too. She has been featured in lesbian kissing photos and has also been snapped snuggling up with several different boys, according to the Ledger report.

Since the Vanity Fair magazine release, other images showed up on the Internet. She is holding the camera up herself in these pictures. In two pictures she is seen pulling up her top with her teeth. Some question whether she is wearing panties in one of those pictures.

Star Magazine is reporting that she has a whole slew of incarcerated fans. To her chagrin, they have been sending her thousands of love letters. The inmates say they have taped her pictures to their cell walls.

One source said that the letters are not welcome. "It's really creeping Miley out," according to the source. "Both her parents always prayed for her success but never imagined that it would come to this."

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Hannah Montana Boss: 'Leave Miley Cyrus Alone'

The creator of hit TV show Hannah Montana has called on the press to leave Miley Cyrus alone - insisting the media is unfairly scrutinising her life.

Cyrus, 15, shot to international fame on the Disney Channel programme, but has been hit by a series of scandals throughout this year (08).

Most recently, the teen was accused of inappropriately flaunting her body in a controversial Vanity Fair photoshoot.

But Michael Poryes, co-creator and executive producer of the series, insists the media should stop giving Cyrus a hard time, as she is just going through the usual stresses of being a teenager.

He says, "To say the tabloids are paying attention to her is a very kind way of saying it. It becomes like Miley Cyrus bites her finger nails is news at 11.

"They don't give her a break for being able to go through the aches and pains of being an adolescent. Everyone has the right to go through being an adolescent. They blow everything out of proportion and a little misstep becomes the biggest tragedy that ever struck mankind."

And Poryes reveals that everyone involved with the TV show is going out of their way to make Cyrus feel better about herself.

He adds, "The challenge of that is to do our best to make Miley feel - at least in this circle of people - that it's fine to make mistakes, you're not going to be judged or scrutinised on set."

Via showbizspy.com

Miley Cyrus falls for 'much older guy'

The scandal of her saucy photo shoot has barely died down but Miley Cyrus is back in the news again for all the wrong reasons – a reported relationship with an much older guy.

Hollywood gossip site perezhilton.com reports that the 15-year-old ‘Hannah Montana’ star is seeing a back-up dancer named Marshall, who at 22 is seven years older to her. Miley came under flak for posing in nothing but a sheet for celebrated celeb photographer Anne Lebovitz. Shortly after that picture hit the stands in Vanity Fair magazine, it caused a mini uproar among her young fans.

The last month, she became the target of an internet game titled Miley's Naughty Pics, which gave players the chance to take compromising pictures. Followed by that was the offer from Playboy boss Hugh Hefner for Miley to pose in the buff in his famous men’s mag.

Via indiatimes.com

Freak Accident on the Hannah Montana Movie Set

Extras and crew had a bit of a scare Tuesday on the Tennessee set of “Hannah Montana: The Movie” when a piece of production equipment was blown onto a ferris wheel full of extras.

The accident produced no serious injuries, Disney said in a statement. The company said “a minor accident” which occurred during a break in filming caused only “minor injuries” and that the extras hurt had received immediate medical attention. None of the cast was on the set according to Disney.

TMZ.com, which first reported the incident, said star Miley Cyrus had just finished filming a scene next to the ferris wheel when the naughty gust of wind caused the damage.

One of the extras, Brenda Blackford, told Nashville station WKRN-TV that “when the wind caught it, all the cables were loose.”

The loose cables reportedly struck several of the people on the ride. There was no need though for emergency personnel or law enforcement to be called on the scene.

Miley Cyrus has been filming alongside dad Billy Ray Cyrus for about a week. Neither was on set when the incident occurred.

It is the first feature film based on Disney’s hugely popular television series “Hannah Montana.” It also features series regulars Emily Osment, Jason Earles, Mitchel Musso and Moises Aria.

Peter Chelson is directing from a script by Dan Berendsen. The film is scheduled for a spring 2009 release.

Others joining the usual gang are Melora Hardin, Margo Martindale, Barry Bostwick, Peter Gunn, Lucas Till and Vanessa Williams.

The “Hannah Montana” franchise warmed up this spring with the 3-D release of “Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour,” comprising concert footage and behind-the-scenes clips from Miley Cyrus’ 2007 sell-out Best of Both Worlds Tour. It earned $65.3 million at the box office.

The teen pop sensation is also preparing to release her first full-length album, “Breakout,” under her own name on July 22. Miley’s previous two albums were released under her Disney moniker, “Hannah Montana.”

Via efluxmedia.com

Miley Cyrus at centre of candy controversy

Miley Cyrus has become the focus of yet another controversy, after a photo agency filed suit against her Disney bosses for copyright infringement in relation to a range of Hannah Montana - branded candies - which feature her face on the packaging.

Bosses at Oklahoma-based company Glamour Shots claim the Hannah Montana Glamour Shots Candy, placed on Disney store shelves, misleads buyers into believing the photo agency made the treats.

The candy is packaged in a small picture frame with Cyrus featured inside.

In court documents obtained by website TMZ.com, Glamour Shots executives have also accused Disney of false advertising and unfair competition, and are requesting the case to go to trial to determine damages.

A spokesperson for Disney declined to comment on the suit. Cyrus, 15, has become the subject of various debates since her pop star image was tarnished by the release of 'sexy' images from a controversial photoshoot with Annie Leibovitz for June's edition of Vanity Fair magazine.

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Myley Drops The Controversy For Inncoent Milk Ad

Embattled teen pop sensation Miley Cyrus has turned her back on controversy to appear in an innocent new Got Milk ad.

The 15-year-old Hannah Montana star hit the headlines at the beginning of May (08) after photos she posed provocatively for during a Vanity Fair magazine shoot were leaked online.
Topless and wrapped in a satin sheet, Cyrus became a target of family groups who felt she was too young to make such a sexy statement.

But her latest photo, for America's Body By Milk ad campaign, is anything but controversial.
The wholesome star sports a milk moustache while posing in her dressing room, wearing jeans, cowboy boots and a white vest.

Cyrus admits she jumped at the chance to become one of the Got Milk celebrities, stating, "I've got to keep fit so I drink milk."

Via contactmusic.com

Miley Cyrus To Be Worth $1B By Year's End

Miley Cyrus is already way richer than her dad, Billy Ray Cyrus, and she's only 15.

People magazine reported that the Miley Cyrus franchise will be worth a projected $1 billion by the end of the year.

The "Hannah Montana" star tops the magazine's list of the richest teen celebrities.

The singer isn't seeing much of the money. Her mom said most is invested and her daughter can't touch it until she's 18.

The Jonas Brothers are also on the list, making $12 million a year. Actress Dakota Fanning, 14, makes $4 million a movie while 12-year-old "Little Miss Sunshine" Oscar nominee Abigail Breslin makes $2 million a film.

However, Breslin has to live on an allowance of $11 a week.

Mark Indelicato, 13 makes nearly $500,000 for a season of "Ugly Betty," but he has an allowance of $50 a week.

Via wmtw.com

Cyrus Misses Out on Prom Night

Pop sensation Miley Cyrus has discovered fame comes at a high price -- she's too busy to attend her high school prom.

The "Hannah Montana" star, who co-hosted the CMT Awards with her father Billy Ray on Monday, was hoping to make it to the big dance, but has recently learned she won't be able to get there.

She says, "I am shooting my movie during prom days, so I won't be there."

But the 15-year-old singer admits she's secretly relieved -- because she doesn't have a date: "I would be like the single loner at the back of the prom. That's the worst! I am not going to do that."

Via sfgate.com