Hannah Montana Line Dance

Yesterday was a crazy day.

I had received a casting for the Hannah Montana film (again).  They were now looking for line dancers.  I was aware that they would need those in the beginning and was sure to put down that I could do that if asked.  Of course, I was picturing a big group of people doing one of the many line dances I've "scooted" to over the years.

Not so.

I was getting the idea it was more than that.  I later saw a video of the dance and was a little shocked.  I wanted to make sure that I could even do the dance.  But, eventually I broke it down and was able to do it.  Of course, not like when I was 20, but they were seeking 28 and up!  So, not bad.  This dance is a mix of line dancing and hip hop funk.  You definitely have to be trained to do it.

Well, after rehearsing for a long time, I then realize that a HUGE argument has broke out amongst all involved (casting, agents, production) and now everyone is limited to how many they send.  I signed up later (wanting to be sure that I could do it first), so I wouldn't be going.

Isn't that nuts???  All the trying and excitement and then, oh yeah, "not gonna happen".

Well, good luck to them as they seek their dancers.  I guess I'll wait and see what it looks like in the movie.  Who knows?

If something changes, I'll let you know..

My Paparazzi Moment

Well, I have to say that while filming "Hannah Montana the Movie", I had my first taste of the paparazzi.

When we first started filming (day 1) I truly expected to see some sort of mania.  But, it was like any other set I've been to.  Sort of quiet.  Yeah, people are looking but as they're walking to work and they don't quite know what's going on.

But, day 2 was different.  While on set, they released us for lunch.  That meant moving from one location to 2 blocks away where lunch was catered.  So, we started heading out of the back of the building along a road that had been blocked off for us.  As me and one other woman extra stepped out the door flash bulbs exploded!!  Hilarious!  Across the street was a small gaggle of about 20 folks behind a yellow police line.  I'm sure they started snapping to catch Ms. Miley Cyrus.  And, I'm sure they instantly knew we were not her in any way.  But, who else could we be, right?  So, they kept flashing away as we gracefully walked out into the street and started heading to lunch.  

Ha!  

The sad part of the story is that poor Miley was then "found out".  That day they figured out which trailer was hers and began stalking around.  The photos surfacing are all from that 2nd day of filming.  

Sorry Miley.  But, I enjoyed the excitement oh for just a moment...

Hannah Montana and all that madness

Okay, here's the dealio..

I did work on the Hannah Montana movie.  I did spend 3 days on set with some great celebs.  (besides Billy Ray and Ms. Miley)  But, I was only an extra.  Or "mayor's guest" as I'll claim.  

We spent 3 days killing ourselves (mostly with boredom) just trying to complete our huge scene.  It's your classic Disney high society dinner disaster scenario.  And, the fire happens right in front of me.  Fun, eh?

It was actually nice to see some of the special effects stuff and how it was handled.  Also, there were live animals, so that's always fun (way to go Joseph and Theo)!  And, what everyone wants to know, "how were the celebs?"  All were absolutely normal and wonderful.

If you do have kids who are big fans, this will probably be a great film to see.  So you know, the film also stars Melora Hardin (that's right, Dunder Mifflin fans), Vanessa Williams, and Margo Martinfield (known to me as the mean momma in Million Dollar Baby).  SHE is very kind and I did get to talk to her a bit.  

That's the life of a movie star, baby!!

ha.