The "High School Musical" movie was huge last year, as many tweenies fell in love with Zac Efron, Vanessa Anne Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel, Corbin Bleu, and Monique Coleman. The demand for merchandise and a sequel soon followed. The popularity is so insane that 
Disney parks has a "High School Musical Pep Rally" every day at MGM Studios in Florida, and one at the California Adventure. So it wasn't a surprise when the most anticipated movie this summer was "High School Musical 2."
"High School Musical 2" is proving to be more than a made-for-TV movie - it's already a phenomenon. The show shattered records when it premiered last weekend on the Disney Channel, and its soundtrack album is flying off shelves. A total of 17.24 million viewers - almost 10 million more than saw the debut of High School Musical - tuned in to the August 17 broadcasts, making it the highest rated basic cable broadcast of all time. The basic-cable record had been held by CNN's airing of a 1993 debate on the North American Free Trade Agreement that drew 16.8 million viewers. Disney also set another record right after "High School Musical 2" premiered, "Hannah Montana," which followed "Musical 2" on Friday, averaged 10.7 million viewers, the top telecast for a series in cable history.
The success of "High School Musical 2" has now lead to talks and an announcement of "High School Musical 3." Like "High School Musical 2," Disney wants to have the fans vote on what to put in this movie. They polled the tweenies and asked questions like"
"What kind of sandwiches should Troy and Gabriella eat?" to "What should the mascot for University of Albuquerque be?" There maybe trouble for the "High School Musical 3," Disney is anxious to start production on the third installment of the smash hit movie, but the stars are looking for Disney to show them the money. The cover story on this week's Life and Style Magazine tells the story of three stars looking to cash in on the movie. Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, and Ashley Tisdale are all refusing to start production until their salaries are raised.
"High School Musical 2" is proving to be more than a made-for-TV movie - it's already a phenomenon. The show shattered records when it premiered last weekend on the Disney Channel, and its soundtrack album is flying off shelves. A total of 17.24 million viewers - almost 10 million more than saw the debut of High School Musical - tuned in to the August 17 broadcasts, making it the highest rated basic cable broadcast of all time. The basic-cable record had been held by CNN's airing of a 1993 debate on the North American Free Trade Agreement that drew 16.8 million viewers. Disney also set another record right after "High School Musical 2" premiered, "Hannah Montana," which followed "Musical 2" on Friday, averaged 10.7 million viewers, the top telecast for a series in cable history.
The success of "High School Musical 2" has now lead to talks and an announcement of "High School Musical 3." Like "High School Musical 2," Disney wants to have the fans vote on what to put in this movie. They polled the tweenies and asked questions like"
"What kind of sandwiches should Troy and Gabriella eat?" to "What should the mascot for University of Albuquerque be?" There maybe trouble for the "High School Musical 3," Disney is anxious to start production on the third installment of the smash hit movie, but the stars are looking for Disney to show them the money. The cover story on this week's Life and Style Magazine tells the story of three stars looking to cash in on the movie. Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, and Ashley Tisdale are all refusing to start production until their salaries are raised.
I recently attended a wonderful rendition of Broadway Bound Youth Musical Theatre Company's version of the Disney Channel High School Musical, the Emmy award winning American made-for-television musical film that was released on January 20, 2006.
By Kat Mitschke | Published 6/1/2007 | Read more »
As the young people these days might say, Vanessa Hudgens is �Blowin' up.' No, not literally of course, but most definitely in the figurative sense.
By Eric Williams | Published 11/30/2006 | Read more »
Now that Vanessa is wearing clothes, she and Zac appear to be oil and water in terms of appearance.
By Sports Writer, Inc. | Published 10/26/2007 | Read more »
Vanessa Anne Hudgens' role in High School Musical propelled her music career and her romantic relationship with Zac Efron.
By Sports Writer, Inc. | Published 9/29/2007 | Read more »
The High School Musical 2 movie kind of grows on you. The story of two high school sweethearts, Troy (Zac Efron) & Gabriella (Vanessa Anne Hudgens) taking on a summer job in an exclusive golf club.
By Abasster | Published 11/19/2007 | Read more »
Halsey Junior High School in Queens is a school that strives for excellence and wants the best for all its students.
By The Outlaw | Published 3/9/2006 | Read more »
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