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Disney Channel's original movie "High School Musical" stars Zac Efron, Vanessa Anne Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel, Corbin Bleu, and Monique Coleman. "High School Musical" was nominated for six Emmys in 2006 and won for Outstanding Children's Program and Outstanding Choreography. "High School Musical" was Disney Channel's most successful movie at its time with 7.7 million viewers in its premiere broadcast. The "High School Musical" soundtrack was the most commercially-successful album of 2006. When the DVD of "High School Musical" was released on May 23, 2006, it broke sales records with 1.2 million copies sold in its first six days, making it the fastest-selling television movie of all time. "High School Musical" was written by Peter Barsocchini and directed and choreographed by Kenny Ortega and is Executive Produced by Bill Borden and Barry Rosenbush.
Release Date: January 20, 2006
Tagline: This school rocks like no other!
Plot Summary: While on a New Year's Eve vacation, high school hoops star Troy and brainy Gabriella--two teens who are worlds apart--meet. During a karaoke contest, they discover their love for singing and an interest in each other. After vacation, Troy finds out that Gabriella is the new girl at his school. Troy and Gabriella decide to audition for the upcoming high school musical. Troy's best friend Chad and Gabriella's new friend Taylor discourage them from moving forward with their plans. But it's Ryan and his sister Sharpay--considered the school's top theatrical talents--who really try to thwart their efforts. Find out how Gabriella and Troy's decision to audition turns their worlds and their school upside down!
Songs: "Start of Something New", "Get'cha Head in the Game", "What I've Been Looking For", "Stick to the Status Quo", "When There Was Me and You", "Bop to the Top", "Breaking Free", "We're All in This Together", "I Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You"
Running Time: 98 minutes
    
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3/31/08 |
ABC Announces Its Summer Schedule with the Premiere of Eight Original Series — Newcomers include "Wipeout" (Tuesday, June 24), "I Survived a Japanese Game Show" (Tuesday, June 24), "Dance Machine" (Friday, June 27), "High School Musical: Summer Session" (Sunday, July 20) and "Wanna Bet" (Monday, July 21). Read more...
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9/20/07 |
Showtime, Lionsgate and Spitfire Pictures Partner on New Untitled High School Musical Documentary — The film "captures the drama, both on stage and off, when three Southern Indiana high schools spend tens of thousands of dollars on their musical productions in order to compete for admission to the prestigious International Thespian Festival." Read more...
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6/6/07 |
ABC's "Ugly Betty" and Disney Channel's "High School Musical" win Five 2007 ALMA Awards — America Ferrera, Ana Ortiz, and Edward James Olmos are among the winners. Read more...
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