High School Musical (Encore Edition)
starring: Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel, Alyson Reed
directed by: Kenny Ortega
directed by: Kenny Ortega
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The all-new smash hit Disney Channel Original Movie everyone is talking about is now available for the first time ever on DVD -- with never-before-seen bonus features that will rock your house! Troy (Zac Efron) the popular captain of the basketball team and Gabriella (Vanessa Anne Hudgens) the brainy and beautiful member of the academic club break all the rules of East High society when they secretly audition for the leads in the school's musical. As they reach for the stars and follow their dreams everyone learns about acceptance teamwork and being yourself. And it's all set to fun tunes and very cool dance moves! Featuring the hottest talent HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL celebrates the power of music in this hip entertaining gotta-get-up-and-dance movie. Own all the excitement and the exclusive extras available only on this Encore Edition DVD.System Requirements:Running Time 98 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: COMEDY Rating: G UPC: 786936693652 Manufacturer No: 4954903
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The Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical is a combination of backstage action and Grease without the unwholesome habits. Scoring record ratings at the time of its January 2006 broadcast, it's a smash hit with tween audiences (ages 6 to 10), but appealing for all ages. At a New Year's Eve party, Troy (Zac Efron of the WB's Summerland) has a chance meeting with Gabriella (Vanessa Anne Hudgens) when they share a karaoke song. Lo and behold, when school resumes, they discover that Gabriella has just transferred to Troy's East High School, a campus divided into tight cliques of jocks, cheerleaders, brainiacs, and skater dudes. Eager to recapture the magic they'd discovered during karaoke, Troy and Gabriella consider auditioning for the school's upcoming musical, much to the dismay of the school's frost queen/theater goddess, Sharpay (Ashley Tisdale of The Suite Life of Zack and Cody). Problem is, Troy is also the star of the basketball team and Gabrielle is being recruited to compete in the Scholastic Decathlon. Will they give up their cliques to start something new, or will they do as the show's first big anthem urges and "Stick to the Status Quo"? Well, this is a Disney movie, so maybe the sacrifices won't be that hard, and even the hints of romance are mild.
The bestselling soundtrack is catchy in that Disney-pop kind of way, mixing in a dash of hip-hop ("Getcha Head in the Game," punctuated by squeaky basketball shoes and other sound effects), salsa ("Bop to the Top"), and the endearingly hammy ("What I've Been Looking For" performed by Sharpay and her brother, Ryan, played by Lucas Grabeel). It's not hard to imagine High School Musical becoming a semi-staple for high school groups to perform themselves. DVD bonus features include sing-along subtitles; a 9-minute featurette discussing casting, recording sessions, and rehearsals; a multi-angle look at a rehearsal of "Bop to the Top"; and music videos for "We're All in This Together" and a song that didn't make it into the final film, "I Can't Take My Eyes Off of You," performed by Efron, Hudgens, Tisdale, and Gabreel.--David Horiuchi
The all-new smash hit Disney Channel Original Movie everyone is talking about is now available for the first time ever on DVD -- with never-before-seen bonus features that will rock your house! Troy (Zac Efron) the popular captain of the basketball team and Gabriella (Vanessa Anne Hudgens) the brainy and beautiful member of the academic club break all the rules of East High society when they secretly audition for the leads in the school's musical. As they reach for the stars and follow their dreams everyone learns about acceptance teamwork and being yourself. And it's all set to fun tunes and very cool dance moves! Featuring the hottest talent HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL celebrates the power of music in this hip entertaining gotta-get-up-and-dance movie. Own all the excitement and the exclusive extras available only on this Encore Edition DVD.System Requirements:Running Time 98 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: COMEDY Rating: G UPC: 786936693652 Manufacturer No: 4954903
Amazon.com:
The Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical is a combination of backstage action and Grease without the unwholesome habits. Scoring record ratings at the time of its January 2006 broadcast, it's a smash hit with tween audiences (ages 6 to 10), but appealing for all ages. At a New Year's Eve party, Troy (Zac Efron of the WB's Summerland) has a chance meeting with Gabriella (Vanessa Anne Hudgens) when they share a karaoke song. Lo and behold, when school resumes, they discover that Gabriella has just transferred to Troy's East High School, a campus divided into tight cliques of jocks, cheerleaders, brainiacs, and skater dudes. Eager to recapture the magic they'd discovered during karaoke, Troy and Gabriella consider auditioning for the school's upcoming musical, much to the dismay of the school's frost queen/theater goddess, Sharpay (Ashley Tisdale of The Suite Life of Zack and Cody). Problem is, Troy is also the star of the basketball team and Gabrielle is being recruited to compete in the Scholastic Decathlon. Will they give up their cliques to start something new, or will they do as the show's first big anthem urges and "Stick to the Status Quo"? Well, this is a Disney movie, so maybe the sacrifices won't be that hard, and even the hints of romance are mild.
The bestselling soundtrack is catchy in that Disney-pop kind of way, mixing in a dash of hip-hop ("Getcha Head in the Game," punctuated by squeaky basketball shoes and other sound effects), salsa ("Bop to the Top"), and the endearingly hammy ("What I've Been Looking For" performed by Sharpay and her brother, Ryan, played by Lucas Grabeel). It's not hard to imagine High School Musical becoming a semi-staple for high school groups to perform themselves. DVD bonus features include sing-along subtitles; a 9-minute featurette discussing casting, recording sessions, and rehearsals; a multi-angle look at a rehearsal of "Bop to the Top"; and music videos for "We're All in This Together" and a song that didn't make it into the final film, "I Can't Take My Eyes Off of You," performed by Efron, Hudgens, Tisdale, and Gabreel.--David Horiuchi
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- The Phantom Crap
Kids these days, they'll get sucked into anything. I remember back in my day, when "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" was around, that was something to get hyped about. In this cliched, abysmal piece of garbage we are treated to (current) stereotypical high-school characters; the white jock, the "ethnic" jock and "smart" girls, the white "rich" snobby girl and her "is-he-or-isn't-he" brother. The songs aren't catchy whatsoever and can be seen coming ten miles (or more) away. The choreography is mediocre ... Read More
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- "Something New," "We're All In This Together." Great Storyline, Catchy & Heartwarming Songs And Family Fun Courtesy Of Disney.
Having seen a bit of "High School Musical 2" on TV (and loved it), I was fortunate enough to be able to watch this excellent movie for free (my mom probably wouldn't let me buy this film, saying "It's a kiddie movie, you're too old for those and, besides, it's for girls." From the first frame of film and the song "Something New," I was immediately hooked. Ashley Tisdale showed dynamic range in this film, as she played the sweet Maddie Fitzpatrick on "The Suite Life Of Zack & Cody" and on an episode of ... Read More
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- What's Not To Like About This Charming Film?!
The other night, having nothing else to do, I popped in the DVD of High School Musical just to see what the "fuss" is all about (My younger sister owns the HSM dolls, clothes, towels, movies, CDs, video games, sheet music, etc).Though not usually drawn to the musical genre or Disney Channel dramatic fare, I was pleasantly surprised to find that this film held my interest and entertained me for its duration.
Plot-wise, HSM doesn't deviate too far from standard Disney programming.When new ... Read More
Rating: - How Can You Give This Movie A Bad Rating?
As an adult, I find the movie/series enjoyable and love all three HSM for what they are supposed to be - fun movies for kids. Disney is not in the buisness of making the next great Oscar winner; the intent here was to make a movie that children and teens would find funny and love. The movies were never intended to please adults, so what is with all the bad ratings for a movie that has a wildly loyal teen fanbase?
Yes, HSM is cheesy, obvious, and innocent - which was the intent of Disney in order ... Read More
Rating: - Don't knock it if you haven' seen it
I'm fed up with people raging over the High School Musical franchise as if it's the worst thing that has happened to tweens since the dawn of time. Honestly, the original High School Musical is a fun, family film that most people with an open mind will enjoy. Sure, it's cheesy, it's campy, it's corny. But at least we are spared an '80s school where everyone is picked on and no one can make a D. No swearing, no sex, no drugs. Isn't this what we've all been looking for?
Troy Bolton, basketball captain of ... Read More
- The Phantom CrapKids these days, they'll get sucked into anything. I remember back in my day, when "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" was around, that was something to get hyped about. In this cliched, abysmal piece of garbage we are treated to (current) stereotypical high-school characters; the white jock, the "ethnic" jock and "smart" girls, the white "rich" snobby girl and her "is-he-or-isn't-he" brother. The songs aren't catchy whatsoever and can be seen coming ten miles (or more) away. The choreography is mediocre ... Read More
- "Something New," "We're All In This Together." Great Storyline, Catchy & Heartwarming Songs And Family Fun Courtesy Of Disney.Having seen a bit of "High School Musical 2" on TV (and loved it), I was fortunate enough to be able to watch this excellent movie for free (my mom probably wouldn't let me buy this film, saying "It's a kiddie movie, you're too old for those and, besides, it's for girls." From the first frame of film and the song "Something New," I was immediately hooked. Ashley Tisdale showed dynamic range in this film, as she played the sweet Maddie Fitzpatrick on "The Suite Life Of Zack & Cody" and on an episode of ... Read More
- What's Not To Like About This Charming Film?!The other night, having nothing else to do, I popped in the DVD of High School Musical just to see what the "fuss" is all about (My younger sister owns the HSM dolls, clothes, towels, movies, CDs, video games, sheet music, etc).Though not usually drawn to the musical genre or Disney Channel dramatic fare, I was pleasantly surprised to find that this film held my interest and entertained me for its duration.
Plot-wise, HSM doesn't deviate too far from standard Disney programming.When new ... Read More
- How Can You Give This Movie A Bad Rating?As an adult, I find the movie/series enjoyable and love all three HSM for what they are supposed to be - fun movies for kids. Disney is not in the buisness of making the next great Oscar winner; the intent here was to make a movie that children and teens would find funny and love. The movies were never intended to please adults, so what is with all the bad ratings for a movie that has a wildly loyal teen fanbase?
Yes, HSM is cheesy, obvious, and innocent - which was the intent of Disney in order ... Read More
- Don't knock it if you haven' seen itI'm fed up with people raging over the High School Musical franchise as if it's the worst thing that has happened to tweens since the dawn of time. Honestly, the original High School Musical is a fun, family film that most people with an open mind will enjoy. Sure, it's cheesy, it's campy, it's corny. But at least we are spared an '80s school where everyone is picked on and no one can make a D. No swearing, no sex, no drugs. Isn't this what we've all been looking for?
Troy Bolton, basketball captain of ... Read More
