Disney plans "Haunted High School Musical" feature

dac921 · 02-08-2007

Disney plans "Haunted High School Musical" feature

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co. said it will follow up on the success of its "High School Musical" made-for-TV movie and soundtrack by releasing a big-screen spin-off, "Haunted High School Musical," in 2008.
The original "High School Musical," made for $4.2 million, was a Romeo and Juliet-style production widely derided by critics but embraced by fans around the world.
It premiered in 2006 and has been viewed by 100 million people, spawned the top-selling album in the U.S. in 2006, sold 6.5 million DVD units worldwide and a concert tour.
Disney on Thursday said "High School Musical" would contribute $100 million to profits in 2006 and 2007.
Disney did not reveal the plot of the "Haunted" movie.
Disney on Wednesday said first-quarter operating income at its cable networks increased $81 million to $453 million, driven by increases at the international Disney channels and domestic Disney/ABC cable networks.
The increase at the domestic cable networks was driven in part by DVD sales of "High School Musical" and higher affiliate and advertising revenues, the company said.
Disney has said it also plans to release "High School Musical 2" this summer on its cable network, Disney Channel.
"('High School Musical') skyrocketed to heights never before achieved by a TV movie, so it's only fitting that its next incarnation should be as a major motion picture," said Gary Marsh, president of entertainment for Disney Channel Worldwide.
Internationally, "High School Musical" has aired on 26 Disney Channels worldwide and broadcast networks, reaching over 100 countries.
Reuters/Nielsen

timkelmom · 02-08-2007

Yay! I love anything HSM. The kids are so cute and the tunes are catchy. A full feature film seems like a good next step.

RowdyRAider · 02-08-2007

I know this topic isn't meant for this forum, but I'll contribute anyways. If you think that's great news or not, I've got bigger. This year, on the Disney Channel, High School Musical 2 will premiere! Already seen the commercial for it.

emamasa · 02-08-2007

you can go to the disney channel website and vote on things to be in HSM2 - kids liked it. I can't wait for both of these new HSM's! love them - but I'm a sucker for a musical! Thanks for the info!

timkelmom · 02-08-2007

Yep, my DD voted for what she would like to see in HSM 2 this summer. I also can't wait for Zac Effron in Hair Spray.

Soundgod · 02-08-2007

High School Musical doesn't float my boat.
I'd still like to see "The Fantasiks" recast with the Disney characters instead.

Goofy Daddy · 02-09-2007

I guess I will be the lone voice here...well actually I did think HSM was nicely done for a TV movie and you can't deny its popularity.

I guess really my thing is Disney Media Marketing...they seem to not be able to just enjoy the success and move on. EVERY project that becomes a hit (and even a few that weren't) gets bled dry. All of them end up getting at least one sequel and some "holiday specials" and such. Often the result is total over kill, an inundation of the materiel until people are burnt out on it. It appears that HSM will be the latest in that chain.

Oh well...kudos for those of you that don't mind it, nothing is forcing me to see/buy the stuff...I just think the money and talent that gets put into it all could be used better on other/new stuff, rather than sequels and specials that branched from one hit or another. Sometimes all those "extras" end up dragging the original down with them.

Soundgod · 02-09-2007

You mean like "Cinderella 3" now available on DVD for a "limited time"?
Nice avatar, Captain Nemo becomes Finding Nemo.

**MissDisney** · 02-09-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by RowdyRAider

I know this topic isn't meant for this forum, but I'll contribute anyways. If you think that's great news or not, I've got bigger. This year, on the Disney Channel, High School Musical 2 will premiere! Already seen the commercial for it.

I can't believe DD isn't already camping out in front of our theater, waiting to be the first inside to see either of these films!!! In our house, we are crazy for the HSM. I mean NUTS for it!!! OK, not ALL of us, but at least one little girl is...

Goofy Daddy · 02-09-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soundgod

You mean like "Cinderella 3" now available on DVD for a "limited time"?
Nice avatar, Captain Nemo becomes Finding Nemo.

Exactly what I mean actually (sigh).

Thanks, I took that one when we went to DL in November.

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dac921 MissSmig's Mom! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: To far from DISNEY Posts: 4,078	Disney plans "Haunted High School Musical" feature Disney plans "Haunted High School Musical" feature LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co. said it will follow up on the success of its "High School Musical" made-for-TV movie and soundtrack by releasing a big-screen spin-off, "Haunted High School Musical," in 2008. The original "High School Musical," made for $4.2 million, was a Romeo and Juliet-style production widely derided by critics but embraced by fans around the world. It premiered in 2006 and has been viewed by 100 million people, spawned the top-selling album in the U.S. in 2006, sold 6.5 million DVD units worldwide and a concert tour. Disney on Thursday said "High School Musical" would contribute $100 million to profits in 2006 and 2007. Disney did not reveal the plot of the "Haunted" movie. Disney on Wednesday said first-quarter operating income at its cable networks increased $81 million to $453 million, driven by increases at the international Disney channels and domestic Disney/ABC cable networks. The increase at the domestic cable networks was driven in part by DVD sales of "High School Musical" and higher affiliate and advertising revenues, the company said. Disney has said it also plans to release "High School Musical 2" this summer on its cable network, Disney Channel. "('High School Musical') skyrocketed to heights never before achieved by a TV movie, so it's only fitting that its next incarnation should be as a major motion picture," said Gary Marsh, president of entertainment for Disney Channel Worldwide. Internationally, "High School Musical" has aired on 26 Disney Channels worldwide and broadcast networks, reaching over 100 countries. Reuters/Nielsen __________________ Dee Avatar: Mr & Mrs. Grumpy! MBers that we have meet: Princess Tesse/Rosebud/Val & Princess Alyssia/TinFan/KarlieBug/Bransworth/LISALOVESMICKEY/Angell1975/Timkelmom/Rowdy/KingOMiami Maybe 2016 CSR - 9/08 & 9/09 Hilton WDW - 4/07 w/Miss SMIG! * Hilton WDW - 10/06 * POR - 9/06 * CB 11/96 * USASMIG789 My Amanda (Nikki) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Can't wait to go back.... 2492 days 6 hours 4 minutes

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timkelmom MB's Happy Camper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: I am an Rver, home is where you park it. Posts: 3,707	Re: Disney plans "Haunted High School Musical" feature Yay! I love anything HSM. The kids are so cute and the tunes are catchy. A full feature film seems like a good next step. __________________ There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow, Tomorrow is just a dream away. A Dream is A Wish Your Heart Makes Keep Moving Forward! Catch up on our travels @ www.timkelmom.blogspot.com MouseBuzzers I Have Met Chastmaster Quakercub DAC921 USASMIG789 LisaLovesMickey Angell1975 Bransworld WEDINDISNEY DZNYCROPPER My Disney Countdown Counting down to: NEW MOON!! LOVE IT!!

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RowdyRAider Mouse Meister Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The House of Mouse in Florida Posts: 2,175	Re: Disney plans "Haunted High School Musical" feature I know this topic isn't meant for this forum, but I'll contribute anyways. If you think that's great news or not, I've got bigger. This year, on the Disney Channel, High School Musical 2 will premiere! Already seen the commercial for it. __________________ Defending the magic since '04, Matt Taylor, Da RowdyRaider

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emamasa Mickey's other girlfriend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Columbus, Indiana Posts: 2,752	Re: Disney plans "Haunted High School Musical" feature you can go to the disney channel website and vote on things to be in HSM2 - kids liked it. I can't wait for both of these new HSM's! love them - but I'm a sucker for a musical! Thanks for the info! __________________ Sarah Avatar -5 pretty princesses!! visit me on myspace..... http://www.myspace.com/sarahc33 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: our next trip to my favorite place (a surprise for the kids and with our good friends) we have arrived at the happiest place on earth!

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timkelmom MB's Happy Camper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: I am an Rver, home is where you park it. Posts: 3,707	Re: Disney plans "Haunted High School Musical" feature Yep, my DD voted for what she would like to see in HSM 2 this summer. I also can't wait for Zac Effron in Hair Spray. __________________ There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow, Tomorrow is just a dream away. A Dream is A Wish Your Heart Makes Keep Moving Forward! Catch up on our travels @ www.timkelmom.blogspot.com MouseBuzzers I Have Met Chastmaster Quakercub DAC921 USASMIG789 LisaLovesMickey Angell1975 Bransworld WEDINDISNEY DZNYCROPPER My Disney Countdown Counting down to: NEW MOON!! LOVE IT!!

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Soundgod Squirrel! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 8,787	Re: Disney plans "Haunted High School Musical" feature High School Musical doesn't float my boat. I'd still like to see "The Fantasiks" recast with the Disney characters instead. __________________ Do you live to eat or do you eat to live? My Disney Countdown Counting down to: WDW? Nope. Home

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Goofy Daddy Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 270	Re: Disney plans "Haunted High School Musical" feature I guess I will be the lone voice here...well actually I did think HSM was nicely done for a TV movie and you can't deny its popularity. I guess really my thing is Disney Media Marketing...they seem to not be able to just enjoy the success and move on. EVERY project that becomes a hit (and even a few that weren't) gets bled dry. All of them end up getting at least one sequel and some "holiday specials" and such. Often the result is total over kill, an inundation of the materiel until people are burnt out on it. It appears that HSM will be the latest in that chain. Oh well...kudos for those of you that don't mind it, nothing is forcing me to see/buy the stuff...I just think the money and talent that gets put into it all could be used better on other/new stuff, rather than sequels and specials that branched from one hit or another. Sometimes all those "extras" end up dragging the original down with them. __________________ "Honey! WHERE is my super suit?!" Frozone 1968 Disneyland Hotel (Summer) 1972 Disneyland Hotel (Summer) 1976 Off Site (Summer) 1979 Off Site (Summer) 1997 Off Site (August)) 2001 Disneyland Hotel (June) 2002 Off Site (December) 2003 x2 Off Site (February & December) 2004 Off Site (December) 2005 x2 Off Site (August & December) 2006 x4 Off Site (March, August, December) Disneyland Hotel (November) 2007 x3 Off Site (April, June, & October)

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Soundgod Squirrel! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 8,787	Re: Disney plans "Haunted High School Musical" feature You mean like "Cinderella 3" now available on DVD for a "limited time"? Nice avatar, Captain Nemo becomes Finding Nemo. __________________ Do you live to eat or do you eat to live? My Disney Countdown Counting down to: WDW? Nope. Home

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