Hannah Montana: The Movie Philippine Release Date

Obviously, I have been waiting for a lot of movies to be shown in theaters here in the Philippines. And most of them will still make me wait for a loooooonnnnng tiiiiiimmmeeee. ("Up" anyone?!?! Two more months... Two more months...) Good thing that there's one movie that's going to be out already within the next two weeks that I'm also excited to see. But not on big screen though. Harhar. It's the Hannah Montana: The Movie! Release date of the movie in US was last April 10. But here in the Philippines, it's going to be on July 8. I have no plans of watching it in a cinema , but my brother, who has a huge crush on the lead star, Miley Cyrus, wants me to accompany him watch the movie in a movie house. Being a loving ate (hehe), I immediately said yes to his request. I have nothing against it, and besides, I used to watch the Hannah Montana series every weekends during its first season. I just wish time flies to July 8 already and I'll have some bonding time with my little bro, oh, he's not little anymore, make that, younger but big bro.

"Up" Movie Date was moved

As I was watching the DCOM premiere of "Dadnapped" here in the Philippines yesterday, the trailer of Disney Pixar's "Up" was rolled during a commercial break and the list of the movie's show dates in Asia was again flashed on tv. Luckily, I was able to see it. Thank God I was able to catch it. Why? Because the last time I saw the list, the movie's Philippine show date is already on August 12. But now, it is already on August 19!!! It's one week later than the previous date! Why do they keep on moving the movie theater show date here in the Philippines?!??! A friend even told me that it was to be released already last May but MTRCB keeps on postponing it! Why Oh Why??!!? This is already out of my control. I have nothing else to do but wait. Sheesh...

Disney Pixar's "Up" Philippine Show Date

I was watching Disney Channel Asia the other night, "The Wizards of Waverly Place" family sitcom had just ended, and while waiting for the next show to come on, the trailer of  "Up" was played. My God! Upon seeing the trailer again, I suddenly realized how much I wanted to watch the movie already! So sad it is not for another 2 months! After the trailer, the show dates for each Asian country was put on screen. And guess what, "Up"'s show date here in the Philippines is still on August 12! Imagine! August 12!  That's two more months of agony for me. I've been restraining myself from reading synopsis and spoilers, and even watching clips from the said movie since I don't want to have even a slightest idea of what's going to happen. For me it's more fun and exciting that way because you don't anticipate or expect anything. You would not prepare yourself  for the upcoming scenes. Your reactions and feelings towards every scene would be firsthand.

Well, I guess, I have no choice but to wait. Wait. And wait. And besides, what's another two months of waiting, I've been waiting since the day my eyes first laid on the poster and trailer, which was I think, way back March? I can't even remember. It's that long already.

Mickey Mouse

Mickey's my all-time favorite Disney character. Why? One might ask. Simple. He's the official and main character, or should I say, icon or symbol of Disney. One would automatically associate Mickey with Disney at first glance and vice versa. Need I say more?

Mickey Mouse

Meanwhile, my favorite Mickey Mouse film is Fantasia. But, details of that film plus Mickey's evolution's going to be another post. This is all for now.

Disney Sing Along Song's Christian Buenaventura

Meet my first ever crush. Chrisitian Buenaventura. He was part of the Disney Sing Along Songs cast. My mom and dad used to rent laser discs and video tapes from video rental stores before (yeah, laser discs and video tapes, and renting them are still 'in' those days) and they always see to it that we will have something educational and fun to watch over the weekend. And that's how I got to know the Disney Sing Along Songs. Never grew tried of singing along with the Disney characters and cast. Never grew tired of watching it as a kid. Never grew tired of watching him. Hahaha. I always requested to my parents to borrow it over and over again and it even came to a point wherein my dad needs to transfer it to a tape so that we will have our own copy instead of renting it repeatedly, which is more costly than copying it. I remember myself waiting for the show's end credits to just know his name. And look, I still remember his name and even got it right. I have been trying so hard to surf and search the net for more information about him but the only thing that I got about him is his birthday, September 5, 1983, same birthday as my older brother, but different year. Same with the pictures. I am looking for a clear and decent picture of him from the net but also to no avail. This is the best that I can do.

Christian Buenaventura

I am not even sure if it's him! He does not even look cute or adorable in the picture! He does not even look like the boy that I liked when I was still a kid! Just see for yourself. See a sample clip. He's the boy wearing a faded maong jacket (Just not quite sure if the jacket is really maong) over a yellow t-shirt in the video. He's also the boy that has a solo part towards the end of the song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPEcRmA2asQ

Siiiggggghhhhh... Watching the clip really does indeed brings back a lot of childhood memories.

Disney Theme Parks

One of my childhood dreams is to be able to set foot on Disneyland. To take pictures with Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, Pluto and the whole Disney crew. To ride the riverboat. To enter the haunted mansion. Sad to say, that dream has not been fulfilled until now. But that dream still did not go down the drain. It is still very much alive. I did not lose hope. In fact, that dream evolved into something even bigger. Now, not only do I want to go to Disneyland, I want to visit all Disney theme parks! All o f them. Every single one of them. A simple childhood dream now turned into a lifelong goal.

There are a lot of Disney theme parks scattered around the world. There's one in Anaheim, California, in Tokyo, Japan, in Paris, France, in Hong Kong. Did I get the places right? I don't even know if I miss out one. I would still need a thorough research on this. I would not enumerate all the attractions, rides and places that can found in each theme park since there are too many and each offers something different. Enumerating them all will prove to be tedious task. Also, there's this Disney property called Disney Cruise Line, ships owned by Disney, the Disney Wonder and Disney Magic, ships that I would really want to board!

Disney Wonder

Disney Magic

It is also a three, four or seven-night ship cruise that will transport you to Castaway Cay, Disney's private island in Bahamas. Yes people, Disney has its own island! Imagine that! Just by looking at the pictures from the net, one may assume that it is a beautiful and clean place. A place where you can relax and enjoy. I would definitely like to go there! It is now my official ultimate Disney dream!

Ships docked at Castaway Cay

Castaway Family Beach

Castaway Cay Lagoon

And now, reality strikes. Visiting these places would undoubtedly require a lot of money. If I want to achieve this before I hit my 40's, I should start saving now and work extra hard! And if money already started coming in and funds is already enough for me to venture in this crazy idea of mine, I am quite sure, positive that this would leave me broke. But I can see that it will be just okay because I know that I would not be disappointed. I know that it would be a worthwhile and memorable adventure. An adventure that I would cherish and share (and even boast, hahaha) to people I know.

Hong Kong Disneyland Castle

First stop, Hong Kong Disneyland. Target visit is before this year, year 2009, ends, late 2009 or early 2010. As for me, I need to tighten my belt starting this very moment. Bye bye taxi rides when commuting. Bye bye weekly hang outs. Bye bye impulse buying. Hong Kong Disneyland here I come!

Disney Pixar's Up

Can't wait to watch the upcoming Disney Pixar's movie Up on big screen! The reason for that being is, first, it's a Disney-Pixar film, and I, being a Disney fan, would never miss out a thing like this. Second , after seeing the trailer, I found the chubby boy scout boy very cute that I even want to buy a stuff toy of him afterward! The grouchy old man character also seems interesting. The way he does not want the cute chubby little boy scout come in his house then after a few seconds had changed his mind and decided to let the boy come in made me smile. And lastly, the film is getting a lot of positive reviews and feedback from those who have seen it already.

Though I don't have any idea what the movie is all about just by viewing the trailer, my excitement of rushing to the movie theater is not lessened by that fact. I just wish that I would not be disappointed once the end credits start rolling.

Up was in theaters in US last May 29, 2009. I wonder when will the showing date be here in the Philippines. I still have no idea.

Now, who am I going to ask and force to accompany me to catch it on big screen? People I know will just prefer it to watch on DVDs or online. I do not want to watch it alone!!! Think, think, think! I still ample of time.