“The Secret of the Magic Gourd” with Corbin Bleu
February 7, 2009 by Julie Bonner
“The Secret of the Magic Gourd” came out on DVD January 27th. High School Musical star Corbin Bleu does the voice of the magic gourd.
It took me awhile to get into this movie and I wasn’t quite sure about it at first. But, as I continued to watch it, it grabbed me. The story line and the lesson that this movie teaches is something every kid (and adult) needs to learn. My kids enjoyed it and they understood what it was trying to say to them.
I loved the animation in this film!
Here’s a little bit about the film:
One of China’s top grossing family films and Disney’s first Chinese language film, “The Secret of the Magic Gourd” will appeal to the world over with its heartwarming, fun-filled adventures and universal themes of perseverance and self-reliance.
Based on the beloved Chinese children’s novel, “The Secret of the Magic Gourd” tells the timeless story of a boy’s coming of age using a dazzling combination of live action, CGI animation and spectacular special effects. In addition to the English soundtrack, Mandarin and Cantonese soundtracks are also available on the same DVD.
“The Secret of the Magic Gourd” is the story of Raymond, a young daydreamer whose vivid imagination has made him an outcast at school. On a solo fishing trip, Raymond reels in the mysterious Magic Gourd, who offers to make all his wishes come true. When each of Raymond’s seemingly simple wishes backfires, creating unintentionally hilarious consequences for the boy, he realizes that "there’s no such thing as an unearned reward," but with a little hard work, he can create his own kind of magic and achieve his dreams.
Special features and photos from the movie below.
Corbin Bleu, Madison Pettis in “Free Style”
January 23, 2009 by Julie Bonner
“High School Musical” star Corbin Bleu and “Cory in the House” cutie Madison Pettis, star together in the upcoming film “Free Style”.
I originally heard that this movie was going straight to DVD, but the Hollywood Reporter is stating that “Free Style” will be racing to a theater near you in February. I would love to see this movie in theaters, as opposed to just the DVD!
Corbin Bleu plays a young man determined to win a spot on the Grand National motocross racing team with the support of his mother (Penelope Ann Miller), little sister (Madison Pettis) and new girlfriend (Sandra Echeverria). Bleu’s real-life father, David Reivers, and 2007 U.S. Open Supercross Champion, Grant Langston, also star.
Here’s a music video “Moments That Matter” from the movie. We get to see both Corbin and Madison!
More movie stills below.
Corbin Bleu Performs “Moments That Matter”
January 20, 2009 by Julie Bonner
Corbin Bleu was also a part of the entertainment at the Kids’ Inaugural Concert. Lucy Liu introduced Corbin before he sang “Moments That Matter”.
Corbin wore an awesome blue jacket and greeted the front row as he sang.
Speed of Light, Corbin Bleu’s next album, drops on March 10, 2009. "Fear of Flying" and "Paralyzed" have already been released in full audio streams. I’ve listened to them both and think he sounds great. You can see Corbin in his newest movie “Freestyle”, which is slated to hit a theater new you on February 1, 2009.
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Corbin Bleu Rocks the Critics Choice Awards
January 9, 2009 by Julie Bonner
Last night (January 
was VH1’s 2009 Critics Choice Awards and Corbin Bleu was there looking quite handsome. Corbin helped present an award with Amanda Bynes, who was pretty in pink.
On January 27th, The Secret of the Magic Gourd, comes to DVD. Corbin lent his voice for the animated film. He voices the title character, which is an 11 year old boy who finds a magical gourd while he is fishing. This Magic Gourd can grant him any wish he wants. Check out the trailer below.
More photos of Corbin Bleu below.
Corbin Bleu Does Some Risky Business
November 20, 2008 by Julie Bonner
Last night I was just sitting there, watching TV, and then a new Guitar Hero commercial came on. This time is featured our very own Corbin Bleu!
Corbin Bleu joins the ranks of other celebs, sports stars and models who have done the commercial. Stars such as Heidi Klum, Michael Phelps and David Cook.
Corbin has been very busy lately. He just wrapped up the world tour for High School Musical 3. He has a new movie ‘Free Style’ coming out, as well as as a new album ‘Speed of Light’ coming out on March 10, 2009.
Check out Corbin Bleu doing some Risky Business for Guitar Hero.
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