Miley film to air on TV before DVD release

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., July 10 (UPI) -- Starz Entertainment said Thursday it plans to start airing the hit U.S. film "Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert" later this month.

The network said it is to broadcast the previously theatrically released movie in 2-D, 3-D and High Definition three weeks before the Aug. 19 release on DVD.

"Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert" is to debut July 26 in 2-D and HD on Starz. Starz On Demand and Starz HD On Demand will offer the concert film in 3-D, SD and HD the following day.

"The 'Hannah Montana' phenomenon has such a loyal and passionate fan base, that this concert film offers us a valuable platform for showcasing all of the great things we have going on at Starz -- offering all versions including HD, 3-D and on-demand," Jonathan Shair, vice president of the network group Starz Entertainment, said in a statement. "This concert, and all of the novel aspects behind its multiple forms of exhibition on Starz further strengthens our family-friendly, summer programming lineup, including 'Ratatouille,' 'Spider-Man 3,' 'Enchanted' and 'Surf's Up.'"

Viewers can log on to http://www.starz.com/3D for a guide to make 3-D glasses, the network said.