1 March 2008
New Zealand Herald
Hollywood star Ashley Tisdale isn't shy about why she likes New Zealand.
"Kiwis are awesome,'' she says, between takes on the set of her new movie. "They're really cute, too.''
The 22-year-old actress - who shot to fame with young viewers as spoilt rich girl Sharpay Evans in the Disney hit High School Musical - has been in New Zealand for four weeks, shooting the $60 million comedy, They Came From Upstairs.
Tisdale's first feature is set in a rambling old villa transported from Remuera to a farm in North Auckland. Security is tight, and film-makers have asked to keep the location secret. But fans still managed to find the star filming at Narrow Neck Beach.
"There were, like, 20 guys around my age, standing on the side,'' she says. "I came out and they were like, whistling and stuff. I don't really have that a lot. I usually get the young kids but seeing, like, a bunch of guys waiting, I was like, `Wow, that's awesome, I don't know what to do. Should I go over and talk to them?"
Fans might have a better chance of chatting with the star when she's not working. Some of her favourite spots are Waiheke Island, Takapuna beach and Mission Bay. She'll be in New Zealand with her mother until mid-March but before she returns to LA, she hopes to see Auckland band Goodnight Nurse play live.
"I saw their music video on MTV. I absolutely love them, I'm a really big fan.''
Described as Gremlins meets Home Alone, the film co-stars acting veteran Doris Roberts (Everybody Loves Raymond) and is produced by Barry Josephson (Enchanted, Men In Black). Tisdale plays a teenager forced to defend the family holiday home from invading aliens.
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Disney stars help make Toothtunes #1
Business Wire
TOOTHTUNES, the revolutionary toothbrush from Tiger Electronics, is the #1 selling children’s toothbrush brand nationally (Source: Nielsen, US FDMx, 12 Weeks Ending 12/29/07). One of the best-selling and most popular items in the oral care aisle, TOOTHTUNES pairs music from some of today’s hottest stars with proprietary technology that encourages people of all ages to brush for two minutes – the amount of time generally recommended by dentists. With two new introductions into the line this year including improved sound technology and preschooler-friendly toothbrushes, the TOOTHTUNES brand is positioned to enjoy continued strong success.
TOOTHTUNES JUNIOR combines the Denta-Mandibular Sound Transmission technology with TALK TO ME TECHNOLOGY to create a preschool-friendly, one minute brushing experience featuring a unique edit of music and encouraging phrases.
To launch TOOTHTUNES, Hasbro has formed a strategic relationship with today’s top record labels including Interscope Records, Hollywood Records, Walt Disney Records, EMI-Capital Records, Sony BMG and Universal Music Group. There are over 25 TOOTHTUNES toothbrushes currently available, including titles from the following artists and soundtracks: Black Eyed Peas, KISS, Queen, Hilary Duff, Kelly Clarkson, Miley Cyrus as “Hannah Montana,” Cheetah Girls, High School Musical, Corbin Bleu, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Transformers, Star Wars and Rebelde.
Who would Ashley like to see most in concert?
12 March 2008
People Magazine
Ever wondered who fellow singers look up to?
Whose concert do you most want to see?
Ashley Tisdale chose Carrie Underwood. "She's got great music and she's very talented. I would love to see her live."