Anthony, PacificCoastNews.comAs far as her Hannah Montana contract goes, Miley Cyrus isn't going anywhere just yet. And, according to the star herself, that's just the way she wants it.
In response to a weekend report by TMZ alleging that Cyrus was pulling some costar-alienating diva moves on the TV set in an effort to get eighty-sixed by the Mouse House, Cyrus tells E! News that she remains grateful—and, more important, locked in—to the series.
"I am fully committed to Hannah Montana," she says. "It's what gave me this amazing opportunity to reach out to so many people.
"I'm really excited about our new season. We are making great new episodes that I can't wait for our fans to see, and I'm looking forward to the Hannah Montana movie that will be out in the spring."
The 15-year-old superstar is currently in the midst of filming the third season of the megahit cable show and, should Disney greenlight a fourth season, is contractually obligated to participate in that as well.
As it is, it seems Mickey not only wants more Miley, but the sooner the better.
Earlier this morning, Disney confirmed that the release of the highly anticipated Hannah Montana: The Movie has been bumped up by several weeks. Originally scheduled for release on May 1, the film will now hit screens on April 10.
TMZ reported Saturday that a virtual war had broken out on the show's set, claiming that both Miley and papa Billy Ray Cyrus were looking to get out of their contracts by showing up late to the set and otherwise stalling the series' production.
The site also alleged that tensions were particularly high between the titular star and costar Emily Osment, all of which has been disputed by Cyrus' reps.