High School Musical 3 is a Go!!

Yes, it was confirmed yesterday by Disney that High School Musical 3: Senior Year is now officially going to happen! Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel, Corbin Bleu and Monique Coleman will be reunited again on the big screen for a feature release.

The production schedule is tentatively set to start this spring under the direction again by Kenny Ortega and screenplay writer, Peter Barsocchini, who wrote the scripts for the Disney Channel Original Movies, High School Musical and High School Musical 2. The current release date is set for October 24th, 2008!

Oren Aviv, president of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Production said, "We’re thrilled to have all of the talented cast members who helped to make ‘High School Musical’ such an incredible phenomenon joining us for this big screen motion picture event. They’ve developed a tremendous following with fans all over the world and ‘High School Musical 3: Senior Year’ takes these popular characters in some intriguing and entertaining new directions. Clearly, the music, spirit and personalities in these films have touched audiences in a very special way, and this latest musical adventure delivers lots of great new entertainment on an even grander scale. Kenny Ortega brings his enormous talents to this project and Peter Barsocchini has come up with a wonderfully inventive script that delivers plenty of delights and surprises."

With senior year and graduation being the main theme you can only guess that the future is uncertain for the East High Wildcats; will they split up for college? Is there one more musical left for them?

Ashley Tisdale, who stars as the diva Sharpay said she was "excited" at the news. "But it's going to be sad. It seems like it will be graduation and I'll be crying while we're filming," she explained.

"The success of this franchise has been nothing short of amazing. We’re thrilled with the connection fans have to the characters, and we’re very excited to see the High School Musical story continue on the big screen." noted Rich Ross, president, Disney Channels Worldwide.

Zac Efron Flirts with Fans

In Touch Weekly noted that Zac Efron was "flirting up a storm" with many girls at the Dec. 1st Slightly Stupid concert who "gave Zac their phone numbers and he made no reference to having a girlfriend."

This is probably old news to Vanessa Hudgens, his current girlfriend, who noted that she likes Zac's recent Rolling Stone cover. "The girls like it", she said.

High School Musical 3 Production May Be Delayed

Jim Hill Media, an entertainment industry news source, has noted that High School Musical 3's starting production date has been moved from January 2008 to April due to the current writer's strike. With most TV shows and movies now suffering from the strike, getting the HSM3 script into a finalize state may come even later.

Mr. Hill's Disney insiders noted: "We had hoped that the 'High School Musical 3' screenplay that was delivered just prior to the start of the strike would be shootable, but this thing is seriously in need of a rewrite. But as long as the Writer's Guild remains out on strike, we're not allowed to change a single word of this script. So right now, we're stuck."

With the announcement of the Hannah Montana movie production starting in 2008 as well, Disney may find themselves in a very tough situation. These two blockbusters are huge profit generators for 2008 and could jepordize the excitement for both.

Please read more here at Jim Hill Media!

Pregnancy Shocker for Zoey - Jamie Lynn Spears

Unbelievably it is true. The Spears family has yet another issue to deal with. Jamie Lynn Spears of Zoey 101 fame is now pregnant. The father, Casey Aldridge, has been her boyfriend for years. His mother noted:

"We are aware of the recent interview regarding her and being pregnant, and we are in agreement with everything that was said by Jamie Lynn about the situation ... everything is fine."

Wow! More can be found at the MTV Site.

Vanessa Hudgens in Washington DC

Guess who's walking the streets of Washington DC these days? That's right! Venessa Hudgens is in town to work on the taping of the TNT special, "Christmas in Washington".

Seen out shopping, getting some Starbucks and strolling through the city, Hudgens is starring with Katharine McPhee, Colbie Caillat and others in the TV special performance.

Arriving in Washington yesterday she was looking more like a fashion style icon. Currently, Vanessa is searching for a new home in Hollywood and trying to get her drivers license.

More information can be found at Gossip Girls!

Johnny Depp Talks about High School Musical 3

With the new Tim Burton musical movie, Sweeney Todd, just opening who would think that Johnny Depp would mention High School Musical 3? During an interview with Entertainment Tonight Johnny Depp was asked if he would ever think of starring with the cast of HSM3. "Yeah, I'd play somebody's grandfather!", he said.

Father of two children, Jack and Lily-Rose, Depp notes that he sings in Sweeney Todd for Tim Burton but "there's no reason for me to do it again." Recently honored with a Best Director award from the National Board Of Review, the film is getting good reviews!

Vanessa Hudgens Talks!

Vanessa Hudgens talked about show business, celebrities and High School Musical 3.

Vanessa said that she has always wanted to be an entertainer, but she would rather skip the celebrity part.

"I became an actress and started singing and dancing because I truly loved it," said Vanessa. "I did it because I genuinely enjoy doing it."

"I did not want to be a celebrity. … I think fame is just something that comes along when you are in something that is such a success."

"Fame is an interesting thing but my fans are very supportive and I thank them so much."

"It is a dog-eat-dog world," said the singer. "People want to know about people's business; no one really has a sense of privacy because everyone is trying to get into your business.

"And people become jaded and infatuated with Hollywood. I think it happens to a lot of celebrities and it messes with their head."

Vanessa said the extra attention is not for her. "I don't like people staring at me all the time and I don't want people following me around," she said.

Vanessa Hudgens Signed for High School Musical 3

Disney has confirmed the signing of Vanessa Hudgens for High School Musical 3!

At the American Music Awards she laughed off the rumours that she has out-grown the High School Musical phenomenon.

"I am so very excited.", she said, "to do a third one for the big screen, I can't begin to think how much fun we'll have...Only a few people have actually signed the contracts...We're all definitely on board."

Whether boyfriend, Zac Efron, would sign as well is a different story. He told People in September that he would only return to HSM3 if there was a decent script. But, seeing the pictures of Zac with Director, Kenny Ortega, in the previous post below seems to dispute this theory. Ortega has noted that there will be some new actors will be in class next term.

"We want to do this,", he said, "and we're going to have some new characters arriving at East High. That'll be fun, mix it up a little bit."

Fun High School Musical Interview!

Zac Efron and Kenny Ortega Seen with HSM3 Script

There are some pictures online showing Zac Efron and Kenny Ortega meeting for lunch holding the HSM3 script.

Take a look at:

Kenny Ortega with HSM3 Script

Humuhumunukunukuapuaa Deleted Scene from HSM2

This scene was shown during the premiere in Europe. I've been looking for this!

Zac Efron - Ladies Choice

More on High School Musical 3 Auditions!!

Look like the National Talent Search dates and locations are going to happen soon!

I found this link online for upcoming casting calls:

http://actinginfo.blogspot.com/2007/10/high-school-musical-3-auditions.html

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Executive Producers:

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Starring:

Zac Efron - Troy Bolton
Vanessa Anne Hudgens - Gabriella Montez
Ashley Tisdale - Sharpay
Corbin Bleu - Chad


Story:

Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, and Chad are hitting up graduation with a bang. The prom theme is Gradu-Dancin! Graduation will be an event to remember!

*IMPORTANT NOTE* regarding Demo-Tapes:

The demo tape is a tape of clips from acting jobs in television & film roles. Usually only about 5 mins in length. It isn't something that you just make at home. If you do not have a demo-reel then just send in your photo and resume.

Zac Efron Gets Punk'd

This is a pretty funny video of Zac Efron getting punk'd by Ashley Tisdale. Ouch! He looks pretty nervous.

High School Musical 3 to Begin Filming in January!

Can it really be true? Recent reports are saying HSM3 is set to begin filming in January 2008. Still reported to be a full length film, it sounds like the entire cast will be back.

Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens have each been made offers of $3.25 and $1.3 million respectively to continue their roles in the new film. Although the final acceptance is yet unconfirmed it looks hopeful.

Kaycee Stroh, who plays Martha, is hoping for the best. She told OK! magazine, "Our fingers are crossed because we love each other. The chemistry's great with the 10 of us."

Recent discussions for the new plot involve a prom or graduation. Let's hope this all works out.

Interview with Zac Efron, Lucas Grabeel, Monique Coleman, Ashley Tisdale and Vanessa Hudgens

This is a great interview with Zac Efron, Lucas Grabeel, Monique Coleman, Ashley Tisdale and Vanessa Hudgens at the Beverly Hilton.

Zac and Vanessa Talk Rings and HSM3

Scandals Continue for Vanessa Hudgens

The scandals for Vanessa Hudgens keep on coming. After the photos of her naked appeared on the Internet she is now apparently being sued for breach of contract by her former lawyer! He says she owes him $150,000.

Brian L. Schall, her lawyer, filed a complaint in Los Angeles Superior Court in September. He claimed to have helped her with the negotiations for her recording and songwriting contracts.

According to him she was supposed to pay five percent of her earnings from any deals he worked on of which she has only paid a portion.

Since the photos have appeared, Hudgens has kept very quiet and her relationship with Disney is in question. Let's hope she can get through this and back for HSM3!