In October 2011, a number of journalists were invited to a short pre-screening of The Lorax in Santa Monica along with a group interview with producer Chris Meledandri. The full interview is available HERE but check out a short excerpt about Zac below!

Via Cinema Blend: It’s funny when you start casting, when you set out to cast kids, there’s a real challenge at that age. First of all, their voices are at risk of changing overnight, which can be a production problem. And then a lot of kids today, at that age group, are trained to be TV actors. So you listen to hundreds of kids and they all kind of sound the same. So Chris Renaud was very interested in thinking older to get just some more substance in the voice, some more acting in the voice. And Zac Efron has this boyish quality to him, and it came through, it’s not only who he is – he’s very boyish as a person and it comes through in his voice.

In other news, promotion of the movie is expected to begin next month and will include an appearance on Ellen alongside Taylor Swift (who plays Audrey) on February 21st. Keep checking the ZacE Sidebar for dates of upcoming events and appearances.

Finally, check out two new stills from the movie above and below – the first features Zac in the studio recording his part (ZA Tidbit: I love that you can see his character in the background!) and the second features Zac’s character Ted with his Mom and Grammy Norma! You can view both of the images full size by clicking above and below!

Zac’s HSM co-star and close friend Ashley Tisdale shared the above photo on her Official Twitter Page earlier this week. The image shows Zac, rocking a black beanie, posing with friends including Phil Haus on their ride home after a meal out in Los Angeles!

Click the above photo for a larger image via our friends at MissTisdale.net!

Zac was on set in Los Angeles, California yesterday (3rd January) shooting segments for ABC Family with Taylor Swift and the show’s team. Take a look at a behind-the-scenes photo from the set above, thanks to ValsTweet, who also tweeted earlier today about her experience:

Love meeting celebs who r down 2 earth & live up 2 y there fans love them so much. Taylor & Zac r that!

The scenes were pre-recorded to be played in support of Zac’s new movie ‘The Lorax‘ later in the year, so check back soon for more appearances and interviews.

Thanks to Collider, check out a high quality still from The Lucky One. The film, which hits theaters on April 20th, stars Zac alongside Taylor Schilling and Blythe Danner and is an adaptation of the Nicholas Sparks novel of the same name. Click HERE for a full view.

Dressed in a sleek black suit, Zac attended the Japanese Premiere of New Year’s Eve last night. He greeted his fans in the theater (We love their handmade signs!), as well as appearing on stage to introduce the movie to the crowd!

Take a look at photos from the event in the ZacE Gallery and check out a video of Zac answering a few questions and introducing the film inside!

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Ashley Tisdale shared the above photo on her Official Twitter Page this weekend. We love how close Ashley and Zac have been since High School Musical was completed!

So happy to have amazing friends in my life! #blessed

Click the above photo for a larger image!

Looking sleek in a dark grey suit, Zac attended the premiere of New Year’s Eve last night (Monday) at Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Los Angeles.

During the event he was photographed alongside Abigail Breslin and Michelle Pfeiffer as well as posing on the carpet himself. Later on in the evening, Zac was also snapped at the after-party alongside Lea Michele. Check out photos in the ZacE Gallery!

New Year’s Eve Premiere

New Year’s Eve After-Party