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DVDs for 8/19: Rock Stars In Your Family Room, and a Controversial Teen TV Show
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Miley Cyrus' 3-D Concert Film Hits DVD Today. (Photo courtesy of Disney Channel)
Hope you've got some good sound in your TV room.
Not one, but two, of the hottest tween artists star in some toe-tapping flicks to add a little rock 'n' roll to these last days of summer.
First up is Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds -- Truly, like having Miley/Hannah in your living room. Shot over the course of her 69-city tour, the concert film gets fans up close and personal with their favorite dual-persona artist. The film takes kids to the stage -- dancers and pyrotechnics included -- and behind-the-scenes of life on the road with Miley . Special guests the Jonas Brothers also appear. As for the 3-D, well, how cool is it that you can watch pop-of-the-screen moments from the comfort of your couch?
Next is this summer's slumber party favorite, Camp Rock. Even if the movie's still fresh in kids' minds, the DVD requires a look thanks to some cool special features: "How to Be a Rock Star," a series of tips and secrets from the cast to make rock 'n' roll dreams come ture; another don't-miss that's sure to have fans talking is the exclusive extended ending. If you didn't know, this Disney Channel movie stars the platinum-selling Jonas Brothers.
And, though it has no musical ties, this post wouldn't be complete without a mention of the show that's got teens buzzing and many parents up in arms: Gossip Girl. The CW show is back for its second season on September 1, and has a new marketing campaign that features steamy photos of the show's young cast coupled with quotes from actual critics. (Things like, "Every Parent's Nightmare" -- Boston Herald; "A Nasty Piece of Work" -- Washington Post; "Mind-Blowingly Inappropriate" -- Parent's Television Council.) Needless to say, the show's return is one of the most hotly anticipated arrivals for fall, and many of the actors took home prizes on the Teen Choice Awards.
With that, here's something to talk about in the comments: Does your teen watch Gossip Girl? What do you think of the show?
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