Syfy premieres its four-hour event movie “The Phantom” on Sunday (6/20) - with all involved in the modern reboot of the classic comic book tale anxiously awaiting viewer response, which will determine whether the dark super hero will be brought back for a full-on series. This entry was posted in The Hollywood Exclusive by Marilyn Beck and Stacy Jenel Smith and tagged Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, Demi Lovato, Jonas Brothers, Matthew “Mdot” Finley on Augby Stacy Jenel Smith. But I’m a little more polite, a little more people friendly.” He’s all about the performance, not about making friends. As far as whether Lucas will end up being the guy viewers love to hate, he laughs. “I’ve been preparing for this role my whole life,” he says. It took him five auditions to land the role of ego-centric Lucas Williams, the leader of the teen performers at rival Camp Star. With the tour right around the corner, Mdot is psyched to jump in all the way. They really believe in showing fans their appreciation. They’ll stop the car and hop out to say hi to the fans that’ve been waiting for hours before they go into their hotel. “I’ve been in cars with the Jonas Brothers, and they’re very down to earth.
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How does he feel about that? “It’s what I signed up for, what I want to do – be a superstar,” says the handsome young performer. “People are already like, ‘I love your video! My grandma loves your dance moves!’ We were on the elevator, and there were people waiting for us at every level when the doors opened,” he says, amazed. It happened last week, in fact, when he and Alyson Stoner were in Paramus, New Jersey, doing promotional duty for Verizon FIOS, which has a movie tie-in. And yet, Mdot has already found himself swarmed by fans. All that’s gone out on this so far is a video, movie clips, promos and some interviews. 3-debuting “Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam.” He’ll be out on concert tour with the JoBros, Demi Lovato and other members of the “Camp Rock 2” cast starting Aug.7. What an introduction to the world of the Jonas Brothers for Matthew “Mdot” Finley, who plays the chief adversary of the Jonases in the Disney Channel’s Sept. Matthew "Mdot" Finley Disney Channel photo ‘Mdot’ Gets Rock Star Treatment - Weeks Before ‘Camp Rock 2’ Premiere This entry was posted in The Hollywood Exclusive by Marilyn Beck and Stacy Jenel Smith and tagged Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, Chloe Bridges, Demi Lovato on Augby Stacy Jenel Smith. Except, if I ever met her, I’d be so star struck I probably wouldn’t be able to talk.” She’s one of my biggest idols, so it’s incredible. But it’s such a compliment, it really is – so flattering. “Fortunately, I was lucky enough to have a mom supportive enough to move out to Los Angeles with me when I was 13 to pursue acting.”Ĭhloe has been asked about her resemblance to Angelina so many times she admits, “I find myself not reacting any more when people say that. ”I was an ambitious, busy little girl,” she says.
She’s also a dancer, a gymnast, a swimmer, an artist, a tennis player… They changed Dana from being a violinist to being a pianist in deference to Chloe’s real-life ability. The role called for a classically-trained musician. “I had no idea what a phenomenon ‘Camp Rock’ would be when I auditioned for it, but then when it got so huge, of course I thought, ‘Oh, that was almost me!’ But coming back for ‘Camp Rock 2,’ I really have to say, Disney wants to put you in the right part – and Dana is really right for me.” “It’s definitely something I’ve encountered a lot - getting close to getting a part and then not getting it,” continues the New Orleans native, who has been acting since age 11. 3-debuting “Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam.” Demi has become a good friend of hers, and everywhere Chloe goes, people are noticing that she looks an awful lot like Angelina Jolie. Chloe plays the new role of Dana, love interest of Nick Jonas, in the Sept. “Usually, the story ends with, ‘I didn’t get it and it really sucks,’” she points out. It was down to Chloe and Demi Lovato for Mitchie, the female lead in Disney’s 2008 mega-hit “Camp Rock.” And Demi ended up with the role. Beautiful 18-year-old Chloe Bridges knows it well. Coming down to the final two in an important casting – and then not getting the role – is a tale of actor heartbreak that countless thespians around these parts can tell first-hand.