Vanessa Hudgens Perfected Rock Songs in New Film with Computer Games

Twenty-year-old actress Vanessa Hudgens -- who plays a teenage rocker in Bandslam -- has revealed she and her co-stars practiced before their scenes by using a Nintendo Wii interactive games console.

The brunette beauty is quoted as saying:
We would not stop playing Rock Band! It was ridiculous. When we had lunch breaks we would go into the trailers and play Rock Band and I sucked at the drums.

Ryan Donowho, who is the drummer in the movie, was incredible. He could play it on expert and not miss a single beat so I was intimidated by that and everybody else was good at guitar so I usually got stuck with vocals.
This is not the first time Vanessa has been intimidated by a co-star. She recently revealed she was "freaked out" by Beastly actor Alex Pettyfer's scary costume. She said:
It was crazy, I saw the picture of his "Beast" make-up for like a millisecond and then I was like, 'Oh no, I can't look!'

I waited until I got to see him in person and it moved me in a really weird and peculiar way. It's so mind-blowing the prosthetics they've done on him. He changes as a complete person. I was freaked out, honestly.


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Hudgens In New Nude Snaps Scandal

Lawyers acting on behalf of "High School Musical" star Vanessa Hudgens are battling to remove a series of pictures from the Internet which allegedly showing the actress posing nude, because they were reportedly taken when she was underage.

Gossip Web sites were sent into a frenzy on Wednesday, when pictures appearing to show Hudgens naked leaked online.

It was unclear whether the blurry shots were of Hudgens, but celebrity blogger Perez Hilton claims they are.

Hilton alleges lawyers for Hudgens, 20, contacted him and asked him to remove the snaps from his site because the star was underage when they were taken.

This isn't the first time Hudgens has found herself at the center of a naked photo scandal.

In 2007, pictures taken of Hudgens posing provocatively both nude and in lingerie appeared online, forcing the Disney star to issue a public apology.


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'Bandslam' Vanessa Hudgens talks about John Hughes, not nude photos

The Dish Rag talks to "Bandslam" stars Vanessa Hudgens and Gaelan Connell (who looks he could be the new Shia LaBeouf) about high school movies, John Hughes' influences on "Bandslam" and their favorite John Hughes high school fllm.

Yes, it's "Breakfast Club."

Vanessa also talks about her "edgier" "Beastly" movie and about that three foot gun she totes in "Sucker Punch."

And no, no, we didn't ask her about those photos.

More Bandslam and Vanessa Dish:

Bandslam's Scott Porter on Caprica secrets!

More nude photos? Someone hide Vanessa's Blackberry!

Vanessa Hudgens has a massive gun in "Sucker Punch."

Bruno versus Vanessa Hudgens. Who has the Best Behind?

Vanessa Hudgens Carrie Prejean moment at MTV!

Vanessa Hudgens talks about her strip scene in "Sucker Punch."

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Rock Out With Vanessa Hudgens In A 'Bandslam' Sneak Peek Clip

August means back to school for many American teens, but they won't be returning to the hallowed halls of academia alone. Former Wildcat Vanessa Hudgens is hitting the books, rocking out in her high school battle-of-the-bands flick "Bandslam" which opens next Friday (and includes an exclusive "New Moon" trailer).

In the flick, Vanessa plays loner Sa5m ("the five is silent") who befriends new kid in town, music buff Will Burton (Gaelan Connell). The pair, along with popular former cheerleader Charlotte Banks (Aly Michalka) cross clique lines to form a band to vie for the coveted recording contract prize. In the clip below, things get a little uncomfortable when Sa5m and Charlotte cross paths for the first (or 100th) time. Click through the rest of our sneak peeks to see Will in the shower (!!!), Sa5m taking center stage and more. And don't forget to check back with Hollywood Crush all next week because we'll be rolling out exclusive Bandslam content every day!

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Vanessa poses fully clothed

However she looked cool as a cucumber as she turned out fully clothed at the world premiere of her new flick Bandslam in Hollywood.

Lawyers for the actress - currently dating her High School Musical co-star ZAC EFRON - say the shots, which appeared to be taken in her bedroom on a mobile phone, were a few years old.

But Vanessa took the incident in her stride, admitting she finds the attention "weird".

"Reading gossip about myself is so weird," she said.

"Sometimes I'll laugh because it will be a hysterical picture. There's nothing you can do to control it, it's out of my hands so I might as well just giggle about it."

Bandslam - which also stars former Friends actress LISA KUDROW - hits cinemas later this month.

Vanessa was involved in another naked scandal two years ago when a different set of nude pictures appeared online, forcing the Disney star to issue a public apology.


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Vanessa Hudgens Rocks Computer Game

Vanessa Hudgens perfected the rock songs in her new film by playing computer games.

The 20-year-old actress - who plays a teenage rocker in 'Bandslam' - has revealed she and her co-stars practised before their scenes by using a Nintendo Wii interactive games console.

The brunette beauty is quoted as saying: "We would not stop playing Rock Band! It was ridiculous. When we had lunch breaks we would go into the trailers and play Rock Band and I sucked at the drums.

"Ryan Donowho, who is the drummer in the movie, was incredible. He could play it on expert and not miss a single beat so I was intimidated by that and everybody else was good at guitar so I usually got stuck with vocals."

Rock Band is an interactive music game that allows users to play a variety of instruments or sing along to popular songs.

This is not the first time Vanessa has been intimidated by a co-star.

She recently revealed she was "freaked out" by 'Beastly' actor Alex Pettyfer's scary costume.

She said: "It was crazy, I saw the picture of his 'Beast' make-up for like a millisecond and then I was like, 'Oh no, I can't look!'

"I waited until I got to see him in person and it moved me in a really weird and peculiar way. It's so mind-blowing the prosthetics they've done on him. He changes as a complete person. I was freaked out, honestly."

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Vanessa Hudgens Used Rock Band For Her Rock Band

Vanessa Hudgens perfected the rock songs in her new film by playing with her Wii. The 20-year-old actress - who plays a teenage rocker in "Bandslam" - has revealed she and her co-stars practiced before their scenes by using a Nintendo Wii interactive games console.
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The brunette beauty is quoted as saying: "We would not stop playing Rock Band! It was ridiculous. When we had lunch breaks we would go into the trailers and play Rock Band and I sucked at the drums."
Find out about Vanessa's embarrassing sex confession!
"Ryan Donowho, who is the drummer in the movie, was incredible. He could play it on expert and not miss a single beat so I was intimidated by that and everybody else was good at guitar so I usually got stuck with vocals."
Rock Band is an interactive music game that allows users to play a variety of instruments or sing along to popular songs.
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This is not the first time Vanessa has been intimidated by a co-star.
She recently revealed she was "freaked out" by "Beastly" actor Alex Pettyfer's scary costume.
See Vanessa's guilty pleasure!
She said: "It was crazy, I saw the picture of his 'Beast' make-up for like a millisecond and then I was like, 'Oh no, I can't look!'"
"I waited until I got to see him in person and it moved me in a really weird and peculiar way. It's so mind-blowing the prosthetics they've done on him. He changes as a complete person. I was freaked out, honestly."

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Vanessa Hudgens says goodbye to her good-girl 'High School Musical' image

Goodbye, "High School Musical." Hello, edgier roles. That’s the path that Vanessa Hudgens wants to take in her acting career, as she makes a conscious effort to move on from her squeaky-clean Disney image. In "Bandslam," Hudgens is Sa5m (pronounced Sam, because the "5" is silent), a brooding loner who befriends and falls for dorky Will Burton (played by Gaelan Connell), a new student who has recently transferred to her New Jersey high school.

Will is recruited by popular student Charlotte Banks (played by Aly Michalka) to manage her rock group called I Can’t Go On, I’ll Go On, which is preparing to enter a local battle-of-the-bands contest called Bandslam. (The contest winner gets a record deal.) Naturally, Sa5m finds that she has to compete with Charlotte for Will’s time, and lots of teenage angst ensues. The Sa5m character is quite a change of pace for Hudgens, who became famous for playing the brainy student Gabriella Montez in Disney’s first three "High School Musical" movies. Hudgens is also starring in the action movie "Sucker Punch" (due out in 2011) and the teen romance "Beastly," which arrives in theaters in 2010 and is a contemporary reimagining of the "Beauty and the Beast" story.

But that’s not the only reason why actress/singer Hudgens is leaving her wholesome Disney image behind. Her romance with "High-School Musical" co-star Zac Efron is frequently the topic of media gossip. Then there have been the scandals over her self-portrait nude photos that were leaked over the Internet. The first time was in 2007 (she made a public apology for the photos back then), and the latest incident occurred a few weeks after I interviewed Hudgens at the "Bandslam" New York City press junket. So although you won’t see any comments from Hudgens in this article about her latest naked-picture scandal, she did talk about taking a break from making music; why she doesn’t want to be on Facebook or Twitter; and the possibility of working with Efron again.

What’s the best part of performing onstage?

It’s the adrenaline rush you get from it. It’s this high you can’t capture from anything else except from being on that stage with all the people watching you and cheering you on. It’s such a thrill and so much fun. For me, I’ve always felt I’m at home when I’m onstage.

What aspects of Sa5m can you identify with the most?

Growing up when I was in elementary school, I had no friends. I was the biggest loser. So I related to her in that sense. I just kind of did my own thing. I was fine with it. I kept myself occupied. But aside from that, I don’t know. I’m a lot cheerier and bubblier than she is.

You had to learn to play the guitar for you role in "Bandslam." Can you talk about that?

When I came into music rehearsals, I was surrounded by the most incredible musicians. Everybody was so good, and I was so intimidated, because I had no idea what I was doing. I learned the song in about a week, surely but slowly. How else to you learn [to play] a guitar? I guess I didn’t really have to play, but you have to make it look real. I think for our own sake as an actor, you should want to learn.

The music on the "Bandslam" soundtrack spans over multiple generations. How much of the music were you familiar with before doing this movie?

I’m such a big fan of Cheap Trick, so I was really excited when I heard that ["I Want You to Want Me"] was in the movie.

Did you want to be in "Bandslam" because your character in the movie is so different from your Gabriella Montez character in the "High School Musical" movies?

In a sense, somewhat. I love Gabriella. I think it’s a great character, but I am Vanessa. Part of being an actress is being able to play different characters, so for my own peace of mind, I wanted find something different. And yeah, because it was so different, I guess I was drawn to it.

If you could put together you own band, who would you want to be in it? And who would you want to tour with?

There’s a wide range of people. I would tour with …. I love Cheap Trick. They’re great; they’re so much fun. I don’t know who I would have in my band.

Is it true you originally wanted Aly Michalka’s part in "Bandslam"?

Yeah. I read the script and I feel like it was a fun character. But then I thought about it more, and Sa5m would be more different and something different for me to play and something different for people to see, so I think it makes sense.

Is that why you’re also doing the action flick "Sucker Punch"?

Honestly, what I’m doing is for me. I just get bored really easily. I love acting, because I get to play different characters, and I want to try and play as many different characters and do as many different genres as I can. And when "Sucker Punch" came up, I thought it was incredible, it was sexy and action-packed. And I love Zack [Snyder, the director of "Sucker Punch"]. I just want to do as many different things as I can, whether it’s rated PG or R.

Do you get to curse and beat people up in "Sucker Punch"?

Yeah. And I get to curse in "Beastly."

Was the humor in "Bandslam" mostly from writer/director Todd Graff or did you have any input?

I think it’s a little bit of both. We would go into a room with Todd, do a scene and read it and then speak our ideas. It did seem like it was extremely choreographed, because it’s all about the timing and what’s going on, but we rehearsed it a few times. I was happy about that.

What was it like working with Gaelan Connell?

We love Gaelan so very much. He’s adork-able. He’s just awesome. I think that he’s perfect to play Will. He came in and owned it from the get-go. He’s just a lot of fun. He doesn’t give himself enough credit, I feel.

Now that you’ve made "Bandslam," do you think it’s affected your musical tastes and what your next album will sound like? And what music do you listen to in your free time that might surprise people?

I think I have a lot more depth when it comes to music than people think [I would]. Recently, I’ve been into Janis Joplin. There’s this artist called Ricki-Lee who I love right now. I love Kings of Leon and Kasabian. I’m just kind of all over the place. I love alternative, indie. And when I’m feeling up for it, I love Kanye [West] and Lil Wayne.

Musically, I’m [taking time] off. Right now, I really feel like I’m focused on films and everything, and I don’t want to do an album just to do it and do it half-assed. I’m waiting until I’m inspired to do another one.

Have you heard Ashley Tisdale’s album "Guilty Pleasure"? And if so, what did you think?

I think it’s great. I think she did such a good job. She’s really passionate about it. She’d come home — [she laughs] it sounds we live together — and play songs. I was stoked for her. I think she’s doing a great job.

Do you think you’ll reinvent yourself on your next album?

That’s why I’m taking a break. I don’t want to do it half-assed. I want to recreate myself and recreate a sound and really have something to say. That’s the fun part about music. You get to really kind of go off a ledge and do whatever you want with yourself speaking. It’s not just a character. It’s going to be a good minute before anything happens [with me releasing a new album].

Do you ever see yourself having to choose acting over music or vice versa?

Sure. I feel like as of now, people only know me for "High School Musical," and because it’s a musical, they know me as both [an actress and a singer]. So in that sense, I guess I got off easy. But I think if you’re extremely focused on whatever one that it is — like I said, if I do music, I’m going to wait until I can put my full heart into it — I think you can [do] both, if you’re really, really passionate about each of them. But if I had to pick, I’d probably pick acting.

Why?

I haven’t gotten to a place in music where I felt fulfilled, where I feel this is my very own creation. I haven’t gotten there yet. Maybe when I do, my answer might change. As of now, I feel like I’ve been working toward acting longer. It’s always been something I’ve strived a little bit harder for.

Do you think you’ll do other musicals?

Yeah, eventually. I feel like I wanted to accomplish a little bit more as an actress first. And once I feel I’ve gotten to a place where I’m happy with then I’ll definitely do musicals [again], because that’s what I grew up doing. I love them.

What do you think abut Aly Michalka?

I met Aly several times before, just in passing at Disney events. We got along fine. I came to the audition and she was sitting in the audition room and I was like, "Hey!" And we became really close. We have so much fun together. I’m kind of a bad influence on her. I kind of turned her into a shopaholic. But hey, I think every girl is a shopaholic. You’re not going to read about us [me and Aly] fighting and pulling hair. It’s just not going to happen.

Can you talk about the experience of filming in Austin, Texas, which has a really vibrant music scene?

I’ve been really lucky. I’ve been able to shoot in a lot of really fun places. Austin was incredible, because South by Southwest was there when we were there. Me and Aly went to see a Willie Nelson concert, which was so much fun. We saw a bunch of artistic movies, which was great. And just the whole vibe of it. Everybody’s there because they want to be and they love music. It was just a lot of fun. I’ve been in Montreal for the past few weeks, and it’s the same there. The jazz festival is there right now. I love anything that has to do with the arts.

So you didn’t have any horror stories with paparazzi following you around in Austin?

No. It was great.

In "Bandslam," Sa5m and Will work on a visual-arts project for school. Did Todd let you shoot your own things?

Yep. It’s my own work. I’ve always loved making movies. I have the stupidest movies on my computer. I made a scary movie with Ashley [Tisdale] and my little sister. But I think I’m more into photography.

Who have you been inspired by in still photography?

I haven’t gotten that far yet. [She laughs.]

Would you want to work your boyfriend Zac Efron again?

Yeah, of course. If the right thing comes along. We’re not looking for anything, but the fact is, we’re growing up and doing our own thing. We’re doing what we’re drawn to. But if something came up that was great, of course.

What advice would you have for Disney stars on the rise, especially if they end up in a project that becomes as huge as "High School Musical"?

Just hang on. There’s nothing that can prepare you for this craziness that comes with it. It’s a whirlwind, you know? You’ve just got to hold on.

The concert scene toward the end of "Bandlsam" is one of the best parts of the movie. Can you describe what it was like to film it?

It was a great time. We were all up there, playing our instruments, and it was awesome! I’m not a rocker. I don’t do rock, so being up there with a Flying V, doing a Bread song ["Everything I Own"], I felt pretty badass. And I had so much fun jumping around like a crazy person. But hey, it’s all good.

Did you get to meet David Bowie, who has a cameo in "Bandslam"?

Yes, as a matter of fact, I did. It was here in New York. I just went in and I didn’t know what to say, I was somewhat star-struck. I said, "I am such a huge fan of yours." And he said [she says in English accent], "Oh well, thank you, love. How are you?" I said, "I’m fine." We just talked a little bit.

Were you aware that in France, "Bandslam" is called "High School Rock Stars"? How do you feel about that?

I don’t know. I think that once people see the movie, they’ll know that it’s not [like "High School Musical"]. I think the movie is [about] a completely different kind of high school. I think a lot of [movies] set in high school have the words "high school" in [the title].

So much of your audience is into social networking sites, like Facebook and Twitter. Can you explain why you’ve decided not to get involved in that kind of social networking?

I feel like movies, through that, people become so close. I feel like through "High School Musical," they feel like know me personally. When it comes to my separate personal life, I’m really private. That’s part of the reason you really don’t hear me talking about my personal life that much.

And when it comes down to it, when I have nothing to do and I’m not in the public eye, I’m going to let that be. I don’t want to tell everybody what I’m doing all the time, even though I don’t personally think it’s that interesting. When I’m doing nothing, I just want to be on my own.

What about anything official you have on the Web?

I have a music account on MySpace.

What’s next for you?

After "Sucker Punch," it’s just chill-out time.

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Vanessa Hudgens Perfected Rock Songs in New Film with Computer Games

Twenty-year-old actress Vanessa Hudgens -- who plays a teenage rocker in Bandslam -- has revealed she and her co-stars practiced before their scenes by using a Nintendo Wii interactive games console.

The brunette beauty is quoted as saying:
We would not stop playing Rock Band! It was ridiculous. When we had lunch breaks we would go into the trailers and play Rock Band and I sucked at the drums.

Ryan Donowho, who is the drummer in the movie, was incredible. He could play it on expert and not miss a single beat so I was intimidated by that and everybody else was good at guitar so I usually got stuck with vocals. This is not the first time Vanessa has been intimidated by a co-star. She recently revealed she was "freaked out" by Beastly actor Alex Pettyfer's scary costume. She said:
It was crazy, I saw the picture of his "Beast" make-up for like a millisecond and then I was like, 'Oh no, I can't look!'

I waited until I got to see him in person and it moved me in a really weird and peculiar way. It's so mind-blowing the prosthetics they've done on him. He changes as a complete person. I was freaked out, honestly.

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Vanessa Hudgens Leaked Photos

Vanessa Hudgens Leaked Photos have again attacked the internet. For some it may be shocking but for others it’s a well thought out step. She wants publicity that’s all.

Just like 2 year back, the web is banged with Vanessa’s sex-arousing pictures in which she appears topless as well as shortest possible clothes. Animation or duplication of faces along with many available evil-genius techniques, it has become too damn easy either to trap someone or get trapped for some ‘special purposes’ behind the game.

Not favoring the hot & sizzling Vanessa who’s got all the guts to do it all by herself or, I mean would be courageous enough to unveil her body, fine. Yet the question is whether the use of above mentioned techniques can be overlooked? I mean what is authenticity of these pictures?

The 2007 Vanessa Hudgens nude poster shocked the viewers but later on it revealed through a statement that yes, it was Vanessa Hudgens and that it was a Private Picture.

No proof yet that the statement was made by V. Hudgens, her publicist or someone else as there was an apology recorded by the Hudgens that it was her mistake.

She had asked forgiveness from her fans when it happened last time. Now too she is free to fire an apology letter.

The photos come merely a few weeks after infamous and rather much publicized peephole video of ESPN sideline reporter Erin Andrews.

Vanessa Hudgens nude photographs may not generate the sort of publicity that Erin Andrews photos and video got, nevertheless it may give her more publicity than anything else.

In a recent interview Hudgens talked at length about biting her tongue, getting her mom, Gina fired and how she really fell in love with acting. Check it:

On getting her mom, Gina, fired from one job: “I got her fired once. I was calling her at work way too much, because I missed her. Back then, I was so shy, I did not want to leave her side. I would call her at work nonstop, to the point where she got fired. It was horrible.”

On how she dealt with life after her nude picture surfaced in the year 2007: “That’s why I’m extremely guarded. I really do try to watch everything I say. Because one little tiny slip, and it’s like the world is coming to an end! It is hard. I do always have a wall up. But I feel by doing it, I keep myself safe.

She goes on to say, “I try to live my life, do what I want, and just let everything else follow along. I try not to read the blogs or what people say about me. Because that’s what brings everybody down—no matter what you do, you’re always going to have haters.”

On how she caught the acting bug: “My parents had Grease lying around, and I watched that and fell in love with it. It was interesting to see people moving stories along with songs—it was exciting and different. West Side Story was one of my favorites. [High School Musical] was the best thing that could and possibly will ever happen to me. I got to make lifelong friends. I had the most incredible time of my life.”

The most tragic thing about the photographs is the fact that she seems to be enjoying the way she was being photographed.

Her lawyers too are finding it difficult to contain the further spread of her nude images. Lawyers acting on behalf of the 20-year-old High School Musical star are battling to remove a series of saucy pictures from the interwebs, because they were reportedly taken when she was underage.

Almost two years ago a series of her nude photographs had appeared online. At that time she apologized to her fans, saying “I want to apologize to my fans, whose support and trust means the world to me. I am embarrassed over this situation and regret having ever taken these photos.”

However, it is now claimed that the new photos are actually from an old set of pictures, that were reportedly taken before the previous set of image.

Twenty year old Vanessa Anne Hudgens is an emerging American actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Gabriella Montez in the High School Musical film series.

She pursued a solo music career and released her debut album V on September 26, 2006. The album debuted at number twenty four in the U.S. and was later certified Gold. Hudgens released her second album, Identified in July 1, 2008 in the U.S. She has three upcoming films: Bandslam, in theaters August 14, 2009, Beastly in 2010, and Sucker Punch! in 2011.

Starting at the age of eight, Hudgens performed in musical theater as a singer, and appeared in local productions of Carousel, The Wizard of Oz, The King and I, The Music Man, and Cinderella, among others.

After home school, she went to England and studied drama and music at Kingsbrook Business and Enterprise College and graduated college.[12] She appears in Thirteen as Noel and in Thunderbirds. She guested in television shows such as Quintuplets, Still Standing, The Brothers García, Drake & Josh and The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.

Her sophomore album, Identified, was released on July 1, 2008, selling more than 22,000 copies during the first week, debuting at #23 on the Billboard 200. At the same time, she went on the Identified Summer Tour to promote her albums in the U.S. and Mexico. She also performed at the 81st Academy Awards in a musical number with other young actors and singers.

There are people who say that the photos were deliberately leaked to keep her in the limelight.

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Vanessa Hudgens: ’My young fans have put me off having kids!’

The starlet, 20, on life after high school musical, her mad tweenie fans, boyfriend Zac efron and how she’s an old romantic


Vanessa Hudgens was once just another drama and music student, dreaming of someday wowing Simon Cowell on American Idol. Then, after graduating, she did a little made-for-TV movie called High School Musical and, well, you know the rest.

An overnight sensation, she is now adored by millions of tweenies as the sweeter-than-sweet Gabriella and everyone, including co-star Zac Efron, has fallen for her charms. Celebs was granted an audience with the (very charming) superstar in a suite at swanky W hotel in Los Angeles.

In the flesh, she is even tinier than she looks on film, a mere 5ft 1in, and looks super cute in a purple floaty vintage top and capri jeans (worn as full-length trews, thanks to her minature proportions). We got the lowdown on her shopping obsession, life after High School Musical and how all those crazy kids have put her off having children of her own…

My lifestyle is so crazy, my perfect day would be hanging out at my house, by my pool, doing absolutely nothing, and switching my phone off. In a perfect world I’d wake up, call my girlfriends over like Ashley Tisdale (HSM’s Sharpay) and (Gossip Girl’s) Brittany Snow and we’d all sit by the pool talking and eating. I love making waffles with my new waffle machine because they’re yummy and they’re multi-grain. I‘d rather do that than go partying.

All this exposure to young children does put me off having them. I love kids, don’t get me wrong, because without them I wouldn’t be where I am today, but they do follow me around to the most peculiar places. And they’re very loud! When they start screaming it’s sweet to see how enthusiastic they are, but I’m going to go deaf sooner than most people. It’s impossible to calm them down when they start, I just cover my ears.

High School Musical changed my life in the best way possible. We had such a great time and I made amazing friends. I miss hanging out with them all. We stay in touch and try to reunite, but it’s not the same. It’s sad, but you grow up. And I have great opportunities now that I wouldn’t have had without it.

I’d like to work with Zac again, for sure. Not right now, but it’d be nice to do something in the future. I’m a romantic person. I think every girl has a bit of hopeless romantic in them. I’m all about the cute little things. Just a simple smile is sweet for me. I like Zac to wear just a T-shirt and jeans, it doesn’t have to be designer. I just prefer the California laid-back look, but it depends on the mood.

I’ve had a few fashion disasters. I went through a phase where I liked short skirts, and it was bad. I look back at pictures now, and how on earth did I think I looked good? But everybody has those moments.

Lady GaGa is great, but her outfits are crazy! I think she is amazing, and I don’t want to diss anybody but I would feel so uncomfortable wearing what she wears.

I’m a shopaholic and I think Topshop in London is amazing. It’s a massive treasure chest to look through. I love UK fashion. I remember the first time I was in England. I was like, ‘Wow! I need to dress like everybody here because it’s incredible.’ It’s so much more over-the-top and I feel everyone takes a lot more risks than people do in LA.

My workout combines Pilates and boxing together and it’s amazing. There is only one woman in LA who does it at the moment, so it’s special. I go with Ashley, and Haylie Duff and I love taking a class with my girlfriends because we keep each other going.

I trained in musical theatre, so I’d love to do Broadway. You hear the applause right then and there, and if you mess up, you’re screwed, unlike film. I actually fell once during The Wizard of Oz when I was a kid. There was a bunch of us munchkins running around the stage when I slid. It was disastrous.

Celine Dion is my idol. When I was little I’d steal my parents’ Celine CD, and I would take out the lyric sheet and sing all the songs like The Power of Love just to try to build my range. I was lucky enough to meet her once and when she left she said, ‘Goodbye Vanessa!’ I thought, ‘Wow, she knows my name! My life is complete.’

I’ve just bought my first house and it’s scary because I’ve never lived alone before, but I love that it’s all mine. Sometimes I’ll dress up and walk around the house wearing a fabulous gown, just because I can. It’s my home, I can do whatever I want.

Reading gossip about myself is so weird. Sometimes I’ll laugh because it will be a hysterical picture. There’s nothing you can do to control it, it’s out of my hands so I might as well just giggle about it.

Travel is one of my favourite things to do and I love going anywhere tropical. It’s just nice being able to get in the ocean when it’s warm and I like hiking in the jungle. I know I don’t seem like an outdoor person, but I just love nature and being outside and I’d like to take a trip camping.


Life after High School Musical
I feel like I’m ready to take the next step in my career. I want to learn and grow as an actor, and I’m excited about working with new directors and trying to improve. Right now I’m shooting Beastly, a modern-day grittier version of the Beauty & The Beast love story.

My character in my new film Bandslam is so rock ’n’ roll, it really shows a different side of me. David Bowie is in the film and when I met him I was so starstruck. I just freaked out. I love him.

I have to get in training for my next role in Sucker Punch, a risqué film about girls in a mental institution, who think it’s a brothel and end up fighting or killing people. It’s pretty out-there. But it’s an empowering role, so I’m looking forward to surprising people and really kicking some butt.

What do you always carry in your purse?
Chapstick for dry lips. Water, because it’s good for your skin. It’s not very exciting in there – it’s kind of messy if anything.

What is your beauty tip?
I’m blessed with long, dark eyelashes, but I love Givenchy’s Pheno-men’eyes mascara. It gives you the fullest lashes.

What do you never leave home without?
I’m a jewellery addict. I love it and could load it on all day. I’m Catholic, so that’s why I have two crosses on.

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Vanessa Hudgens is Parade Pretty

Vanessa Hudgens recently caught up with Parade magazine to chat about her upcoming movie, Bandslam.

The 20-year-old actress dished to the mag about biting her tongue, getting her mom, Gina fired and how she really fell in love with acting. Check it:

On getting her mom, Gina, fired from one job: “I got her fired once. I was calling her at work way too much, because I missed her. Back then, I was so shy, I did not want to leave her side. I would call her at work nonstop, to the point where she got fired. It was horrible.”

On how she dealt with life after her nude picture surfaced: “That’s why I’m extremely guarded. I really do try to watch everything I say. Because one little tiny slip, and it’s like the world is coming to an end! It is hard. I do always have a wall up. But I feel by doing it, I keep myself safe. I try to live my life, do what I want, and just let everything else follow along. I try not to read the blogs or what people say about me. Because that’s what brings everybody down—no matter what you do, you’re always going to have haters.”

On how she caught the acting bug: “My parents had Grease lying around, and I watched that and fell in love with it. It was interesting to see people moving stories along with songs—it was exciting and different. West Side Story was one of my favorites. [High School Musical] was the best thing that could and possibly will ever happen to me. I got to make lifelong friends. I had the most incredible time of my life.”

Vanessa’s Parade cover will be in Sunday’s newspapers nationwide this weekend, July 26. Bandslam hits theaters Friday, August 14.

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Vanessa Hudgens Naked! In The Future! Possibly! (Again!)

The High School Musical kids have graduated. And what does that mean? For Zac Efron it means becoming a star in his own right.

For the majority of the other High School Musical cast it means getting a supermarket job and spending day after day waiting for a vague recognition from customers that never comes. And for Vanessa Hudgens it means getting naked and slapping her tits and clodge about with wild abandon in every single film she ever makes.

Really. Vanessa Hudgens said so, “if the movie calls for it.” Which it will, because it’ll almost certainly be porn.

Remember when those naked Vanessa Hudgens photos turned up on the internet? Yes, so do we. It was a much simpler time back then - before Miley Cyrus came along with her adult boyfriend and her love of taking her clothes off with such deadening regularity that we’ve all become desensitised to it.

We’re not the only ones who miss the good old days of seeing Vanessa Hudgens naked, either. Vanessa Hudgens seems to miss it just as much. In fact - if you ignore the three films she made where her sole contribution was singing a procession of blank-eyed songs about believing in yourself - getting naked on the internet is the only thing that Vanessa Hudgens has done in her entire life.

And now that her fellow former tweensters are growing up and starring in bad remakes of Big with the crap one from Friends, it’s possibly time for Vanessa Hudgens to revisit her glory days. MSNBC reports:

“I will show nudity in a film when the time is right,” Hudgens, 20, said in an interview with E! Online. “Right now, I wouldn’t feel comfortable doing it. When the time’s right, if it’s an amazing movie that I’m really passionate about and that’s what it calls for, then we’ll see.”

Did you hear that? If, in several years’ time, Vanessa Hudgens is offered a role in a film that’s obviously beyond her artistic capabilities and calls for a fleeting glimpse of sideboob or a blurred shot of a buttock, then there’s a slim chance that Vanessa Hudgens will disrobe for it. SHE’S DEFINITELY GETTING NAKED AGAIN! PARTY TIME!!

Although, to throw water on our own alarmingly horny bonfire, what’s the point? We’ve already seen Vanessa Hudgens naked once, so it’s hardly going to get anyone excited to hear that she’s going to do it again. Not unless she’s decided to shave her pubes into the shape of a dragon or plans to show us a part of her naked body that we haven’t seen before, like the back of one of her knees or the underside of a toenail or something. Because then we’d be there like a shot.

And before you say it - no, Vanessa Hudgens publicly declaring her willingness to be naked on film isn’t a sign of desperation at all. In fact the last person to do anything remotely like this was Jessica Simpson, and she’s one of the most famous women on Earth. Oh, wait, no, it isn’t 2004 any more. Oh God, Hudgens, you’re doomed.

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Vanessa Hudgens: Snapshot

As the smart, sugary sweet songbird Gabriella Montez on the Disney Channel megahit High School Musical, Vanessa Hudgens became tweens' favorite girl next door. But her pristine image took on some tarnish in September 2007 when a nude photo of the teen (taken prior to her fame) surfaced on the web.

The notoriety hasn't hurt the California native. At 13, she made her TV debut on an episode of Still Standing before landing the role that would make her a teen idol and introduce her to real-life love, heartthrob Zac Efron. Riding on her HSM fame, Hudgens released two solo albums (2006's V and 2008's Identified), endorsed Neutrogena, took her relationship with Efron public, reprised her role in HSM2 and HSM3: Senior Year, and landed on PEOPLE's Most Beautiful list.

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Pre-E3 2009: Disney Sing It: Pop Hits Hands-on

If you felt the need to read this story, chances are that you know all about the Disney Sing It franchise. Here, songs from your favorite Disney movies and shows are gathered, packaged with their appropriate music videos, and put together as a karaoke videogame. You croon, fill in on-screen phrase bars with your vocals, and bank mad points.

Basically, it's the format of every karaoke videogame out there, but the tunes are all from the House of Mouse -- or at least they were.

Today, I got to rock a mic connected to Disney Sing It: Pop Hits. Set for a fall release on the PlayStation 3 and Wii, Pop Hits adds a number of gameplay modes, but the biggest addition are a number of tracks from folks who aren't part of your regularly scheduled Disney Channel programming. Sure, Miley Cyrus, the Jonas Brothers, Jesse McCartney, and more from Mickey's turf are on this disc, but so are Coldplay, Duffy, OneRepublic, Maroon 5, and Colbie Caillat. Although it might seem odd, the reasoning behind this mix is that Disney is trying to broaden Sing It's reach and these artists are already appearing on Radio Disney, so it's a good fit.

I took the title through its paces with a rendition of "Bubbly" by Miss Caillat, and the Sing It Solo mode remains largely unchanged. The music video played, my voice appeared on the screen as a color, and I used that color to fill in the phrase bars that told be how long to make a syllable or word. Although I didn't get to try it out in this demo, players will be able to create 10-song set lists before they set out on a single-player performance. Also returning this time around is Sing It Pro, a tutorial hosted by a Disney star. This time, Tiffany Thornton from the show Sunny with a Chance is on hand to teach noobs how to play the game as well as how to riff and harmonize.

Making their debut this time around are Sing It Encore and Diva Mode. After you complete a song and scope stats that include the number of spoken words you nailed and the longest note sung, you can kick on Encore and play back your performance (the artist vocals and music video play back as well). In Diva Mode, you square off against a friend and whoever gets the highest score is announced as the diva. When you're singing solo, you can select to rock You're On Your Own. Here, the scoring and words are removed so that you're just singing from memory. In the end, you see how you did. Disney Sing It: Pop Hits is also packing a number of in-game awards, which are likely to have some connection to Trophies on the PS3, that note when you nail certain in-game moments. The game is still open for up to eight-players.

My taste was short (the demo only had a few of the game's 30 tracks, and most of the ones that were there didn't ring any bells) and the company isn't releasing a full track list yet (although I did see a Vanessa Hudgens video running at one point), but Disney Sing It: Pop Hits seems interesting. One of Sing It's biggest flaws in the past has been that it appeals to such a niche audience. It'll be interesting to see if bringing in outside ringers will make the game a bit more rounded. Be on the lookout for Sing It news as we barrel towards E3.

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Disney Sing It: High School Musical 3: Senior Year

As it is the case for most Disney games, I'm assuming you're here because you're either a fan of HSM and actually want to read about this game or you're someone who smells blood in the water and wants to see me rip this title apart.

Sorry, trolls, this game's OK and the review's going to be more informative than destructive. Still, if you're looking for a cheap shot: why the hell are the guys so set against going to the prom in "A Night to Remember?" Don't they know that this is their best chance to get laid? Be excited, weirdoes.


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Oscars rewind

Later on, a grand musical number meant to signify the return of the movie-musical began with a solo from Jackman. Soon, however, the stage filled with backup dancers and a few surprise celebrities. First, Beyoncé appeared from underneath the stage and sang a medley of songs with Jackman. They were then joined by the likes of Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens ( High School Musical 3) and Amanda Seyfried and Dominic Cooper ( Mamma Mia!), who helped them finish the number with bravado.

The rest of the show continued uphill, entertaining viewers with engaging montages of many films from the past year. I hope the 82nd Academy Awards is just as good next year, if not, the awards show might just lose its appeal.

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Vanessa Hudgens is a Caras Cover Girl

Vanessa Hudgens takes the June 2009 cover of Brazil magazine, Caras.

Now we know what the 20-year-old actress and boyfriend Zac Efron were really doing in Brazil!

Vanessa dished about her music plans, musicals and what she loves about Brazil. Check it:

On if she’d make another musical in the future: “Without a doubt. But right now, I want something more mature to perhaps shock the fans. I’m only 20 and can’t play a high school student forever. I want other challenges.”

On her next album and musical background: “I started singing because of Celine Dion. I couldn’t stop singing her songs, so I became a singer. Also I adore Christina Aguilera and I listened to her album, Stripped. I thought, ‘She is this insane person,’ but I love her sound. I want to discover my style and when people hear it, I want them to know that it’s me. For the next record, I plan to write songs based on my experiences.”

On what she loves about Brazil: “[It's] incredible. The water is clear and pretty. It’s not cold as Los Angeles (in January). I use these trips to my advantage so I can relax and find a peace of mind. It is good because I come back refreshed. In the States, it’s still a bit cold and I adore heat. I love walking barefoot and having contact with nature here, but I don’t like the ants.”








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High School Musical 3: Senior Year Extended Edition DVD Review

After having enormous success on the Disney Channel, the High School Musical franchise finally made its debut on the big screen with High School Musical 3: Senior Year. The film follows the Wildcats in their senior year as they deal with moving on from East High and going to college and leaving behind all of the memories that they have made over the past couple of years. The six main actors from the first two films also return along with director and choreographer Kenny Ortega. So, what’s different about this version of High School Musical, besides the fact that it was the first film released on the big screen? Well, it’s bigger, better, and features even more energy and life than the previous two films.

High School Musical 3: Senior Year opens up at half time of the Wildcats’ championship game against The West High Knights. The Wildcats are trailing with only sixteen minutes left in the game and they need a miracle in order to pull off a victory. They are led by Troy Bolton (Zac Efron) and Chad Danforth (Corbin Bleu). The team also features a young player by the name of Rocket Man, played by Matt Prokop. Troy also has the support of his girlfriend Gabriella, played by the lovely Vanessa Hudgens. Will the Wildcats be able to pull off the victory and cement their legacy as champions once again?

Come on, people, this is High School Musical we’re talking about here. I’m just glad that the film doesn’t end with a big basketball game and the big shot. Then we would really be following the movie clichés. 


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8 Reasons Why the Oscars Bombed This Year

Was it just me, or were the Oscars like the longest episode of "American Idol" ever? First, Ryan Seacrest interviewed all the contestants—oops, make that nominees—on the red carpet. Then, the stage was suspiciously similar to the circular "Idol" platform, and the live show began with a musical number from host Hugh Jackman. The first winner was announced by a panel, though unfortunately Paula Abdul wasn't on it. And at some point in the evening, Jackman appeared with Beyonce, Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens to cover a strange assortment of Broadway tunes.
That latter number was awfully schizophrenic, and it only made sense when we learned that it was directed by the king of excess himself, Baz Luhrmann. The flashy, uneven choreography summed up the entire evening. This year was the Academy's biggest push to make the Oscars young and more relevant. Too bad they failed, even worse than when they tapped Jon Stewart as host. Throughout the telecast, my BlackBerry buzzed with messages from friends, all in their 20s, about how un-hip and un-young and unwatchable the Oscars felt.

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Celebrity photos: Drew Barrymore, Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, ‘The Office’ cast and more

Drew Barrymore (AP Photo/Evan Agostini), Jessica Lange and Jeanne Tripplehorn of “Grey Gardens” attend the premiere of the HBO film in New York on Tuesday. Also on hand were actors Justin Long, Sam Shepard and TV personality Jimmy Fallon.


Zac Efron with cast members Michelle Trachtenberg, Leslie Mann and Matthew Perry for the Los Angeles premiere of “17 Again” on Tuesday. They were joined in the celebration by Vanessa Hudgens, the remaining “American Idol” finalists, the Jonas Brothers and more.


“The Office” celebrates the show’s 100th episode Tuesday at the Calamigos Ranch in Malibu, Calif., with cake all around for actors Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, Brian Baumgartner, Jenna Fischer, Angela Kinsey, Mindy Kaling, and Kate Flannery.

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Album Review: Vanessa Hudgens

There's something on this album for everyone. Vanessa mixes the slow romantic songs and upbeat tunes that you would have heard her sing in the High School Musical films with fast tempo dance tracks.
The single Identified will definitely be a hit! It's very catchy and you'll be dancing around your bedroom to it non-stop.
Don't Ask Why sounds like something Gabriella should be singing to Troy - a must for fans of the film.
The last song on the album Gone With The Wind really shows how good a singer Vanessa Hudgens is.

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Vanessa Hudgens Gets 'Weird' In 'Bandslam'

With the release of Zac Efron's "17 Again" on April 17, it's "High School Musical" alumni week. MTV News is going to catch you up on what the future holds for all of your favorite East High Wildcats!

Just when Vanessa Hudgens thought she was leaving the cozy confines of high school musicals behind, she is making her way back into theaters this summer in the teen musical comedy "Bandslam."

Although her new character Sam is nothing like the squeaky-clean Gabriella in the "High School Musical" flicks, Hudgens was surprised to learn that much like "HSM," "Bandslam" would mean that she would once again have to sing for her supper.

"I didn't think it would be this much music when I came here," she told MTV News on the set of "Bandslam" in Austin, Texas, last year. "And they are like, 'We are going to have two weeks of music rehearsals,' and I was like, 'What?' But it was really cool. It's definitely not the kind of music I do normally.

"It's more rock and actually I play guitar in it, and I had to learn and I was really nervous because I didn't want to look stupid," she said about having to learn to play an instrument for the film. "But I think I pulled it off — I'm keeping my fingers crossed."

Luckily for Hudgens, though, she wouldn't have to reprise her role as the nice girl next door. In "Bandslam," she plays a "weird," gritty high school student, an opportunity that Hudgens welcomed.

"Playing Sam was a lot of fun for me because it's so opposite of me," she explained. "And it's just so opposite of the characters that I've been playing. I just kind of get dressed, do my lines and the way I say them and everything — I just kind of get into it. I just get to create a new person and I just kind of get into it."

For the movie — about a group of teens who find love and friendship while preparing for their school's battle of the bands — Hudgens got a chance to cover a bunch of songs, her favorite being "Everything I Own" by Bread. "We kind of make it our own," she said about the song. "It's very ska-esque, so it's all about the up-strum ... it's a lot of fun."

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Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens out of High School Musical 4

A FOURTH instalment of the teenage hit High School Musical will hit TV screens next year but it won't feature its two stars Zac Efron and his real-life girlfriend, Vanessa Hudgens.

A Disney studio statement last night said High School Musical 4 will feature a love triangle "set against the cross-town rivalry between the East High Wildcats and West High Knights."

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Judge orders 'High School Musical' star Vanessa Hudgens to pay producer $1,500 in lawsuit

"High School Musical" star Vanessa Hudgens must answer questions about her endorsement deals from lawyers for a man suing her, claiming she owes him $5 million, a judge ruled Wednesday.

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Malcolm Mackey also ordered the 20-year-old singer/actress to pay Johnny Vieira's attorneys $1,500 in attorneys' fees for having to go to court and get the order.

Mackey's directive means Hudgens must answer written questions about endorsement deals she had with Neutrogena beauty products, Ecko clothing and accessories and Revolution Clothing and other companies.

Hudgens' lawyers maintained the questions were not relevant to the current lawsuit.

Vieira is suing the 20-year-old singer/actress for breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty, and is also asking that a private settlement they agreed on when they parted be rescinded.

The music producer says that after he filed the lawsuit Aug. 11, he found out that Hudgens allegedly withheld hundreds of thousands of dollars she owes him from contracts to promote companies such as Ecko, Neutrogena and Revolution Clothing.

Vieira is also suing the starlet's father, Greg Hudgens, for defamation, saying he wrote in e-mails that Vieira was a "predator" who preyed upon young artists.

Hudgens and her father maintain Vieira received all the money he is entitled to under the private settlement agreement. They also say Hudgens has instructed a recording company to give him executive producer credit on her albums, so they want Mackey to dismiss the case. He is scheduled to hear their motion April 1.

Hudgens' attorney Melissa B. Bonfiglio has characterized the lawsuit as a contract dispute with no evidence that Hudgens did not live up to her obligations. She also says Vieira was the only one who received Greg Hudgens' e- mails.

But Vieira says in a sworn declaration that he was the one who saw something special in Hudgens when he heard her sing at age 16 with a girl group.

"I did my best to help Vanessa secure a record contract," Vieira states in a declaration opposing dismissal of his case. "I worked with her on her vocals, wrote songs and music for her, scheduled meetings with some of the biggest record labels in town and fulfilled all my obligations."

He says their agreement called for Vieira to equally share in advances, royalties and merchandising from Hudgens' career before she obtained her role in "High School Musical," but that she later turned her back on him.

"As soon as Vanessa landed a lead role in Disney's 'High School Musical,' she attempted to get rid of me," Vieira says. "Although Vanessa had no basis to terminate our agreement, I was pressured into a settlement agreement with her ... with the promise of remaining a member of her team."

Vieira further says that although his financial interest was reduced significantly after the settlement, he wanted to continue assisting Hudgens in her career.

"The main goal of each agreement was to help Vanessa become a pop star, which required both of us to work hard and contribute our creativity and talents to that goal," Vieira states.

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Back to Junior Varsity for Disney’s “High School Musical” Franchise

The Walt Disney Company has cut the “High School Musical” franchise from its varsity line-up, announcing that a fourth installment – with all new lead actors - will premiere on television instead of the big screen. “High School Musical 4,” set for a 2010 premiere, will feature a storyline built around a rivalry with a cross-town school, said Gary Marsh, president of entertainment for Disney Channels Worldwide.
Unclear at this early stage is whether Kenny Ortega, the director of the first three movies, will return. What is clear is that Zak Efron and Vanessa Hudgens will not reprise their starring roles, although some of the franchise’s more minor characters may pop up to add continuity. The writer of the last three movies, Peter Barsocchini, will also pen the new screenplay.

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Films - HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 3: SENIOR YEAR

Seniors Troy and Gabriella face the prospect of being separated from one another as they head off in different directions to college. Joined by the rest of the Wildcats, they stage an elaborate spring musical reflecting their experiences, hopes and fears about their future. With incredible new music and exciting dance numbers designed to take maximum advantage of the big screen, this motion picture extravaganza delivers plenty of high-energy entertainment from East High's talented ensemble.

HSM3 is 'tween dream on the big screen, topping them all with one dazzling sequence after another. The boys -- and the girls -- are back in style.

Story

What story? Does it really matter? Basically, the Wildcats have graduated to the big screen for their senior year with the daunting task of -- guess what? -- putting on a big show. In addition to performance anxiety, the singing and dancing kids must also figure out what to wear and who to bring to the prom. Troy (Zac Efron) and Gabriella (Vanessa Hudgens), in particular, have to figure out what is to become of their romance when Gaby goes to Stanford, while Troy stays in Arizona. Adding to the drama is the fact representatives from Julliard will be in attendance at the show and their approval could be just the showbiz break these young talents are looking for. All of this interstitial storytelling is just an excuse to launch into one of the 10 big musical numbers written for this theatrical continuation of the enormously successful Emmy-winning Disney Channel TV films, and although the songs seem to have come out of the same cookie cutter mold, the production values make this HSM an eye-popping celebration of song and dance that's pure entertainment from start to finish.

Acting

This attractive and energetic young cast have used the two previous films to grow into their roles and win instant audience recognition. It's in the expanded and more demanding musical numbers that everyone really gets their turn in the sun, and no one disappoints. Zac Efron channels Justin Timberlake with his athletic and singular "Scream," a breakdance against the walls of the school's hallway that's pretty damn thrilling to watch. It's the hip-hop equivalent of Fred Astaire's classic dance on the ceiling in 1950's Royal Wedding. Equally effective is his intense auto junkyard number with Corbin Bleu (returning as Chad), "The Boys Are Back," is a lively paean to Michael Jackson's '80s videos like Beat It. Hudgens does nicely with the largely forgettable ballads "Walk Away" and "Right Here Right Now" (with Efron). Lucas Grabeel, back as Ryan, goes all top hat and tails on us in the Broadway inspired "I Want It All" -- opposite diva-like Sharpay, played with conniving authority once again by Ashley Tisdale. Monique Coleman as Taylor is right at home here as well along with the other veteran of the earlier films Olesya Rulin as Kelsi. Assuming the series goes on after graduation, a new generation of HSM performers will be required and that is the apparent reason for the generous screen time given to younger, newer cast members: Matt Prokop, Justin Martin and young British import Jemma McKenzie–Brown.

Direction

With director/choreographer Kenny Ortega at the helm, the HSM concept has been opened up to fill the expanse of the big screen. At its core, the musical numbers are much, MUCH larger and grandiose than they ever were in the TV films. Ortega and his team have used bright vivid Technicolor images reminiscent of the heyday of '50s Hollywood musicals and married it to a contemporary approach. Still, he seems to be channeling in some ways the elaborate Busby Berkeley movie musicals of the '30s, particularly in Grabeel's set pieces. Clearly, Ortega 'gets it' and knows what style and verve a musical like this needs -- no matter how young the intended audience. Having the luxury of directing most of his primary cast in the two previous HSM TV outings, he takes that small-screen energy and lets it explode in all its widescreen glory.

Bottom Line

Hollywood.com rated this film 3 1/2 stars.

* Cast:Zac Efron, Vanessa Anne Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Corbin Bleu, Monique Coleman, Olesya Rulin, Chris Warren Jr., Ryne Sanborn, Kaycee Stroh, Bart Johnson
* Director:Kenny Ortega
* Producer:Bill Borden
* Writer:Peter Barsocchini
* Duration:100
* Official Site:http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/highschoolmusical3/
* Release:In Cinemas Now
* Genre:Musical
* Distributor:Walt Disney Pictures

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Ashley Tisdale is Puerco Espin Pretty

BFFs Ashley Tisdale, Vanessa Hudgens and Brittany Snow cover their faces after taking a pilates class together in Studio City on Wednesday afternoon (February 25).
The three BFFs were joined by good friends Samantha Droke (from Princess Protection Program) and Caroline Clark (she’s an awesome singer).
Ashley, 23, was just named the face of Puerco Espin, one of the most famous clothing brands in Italy for teen girls, according to MediaKey TV.
Fabio Castelli, director of the creative marketing group Five Season shared, “For our brand, which is well established in the market, Ashley Tisdale is the perfect choice. She’s now a legend throughout the world, her image is very stylish.”

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High School Musical 3: Senior Year

Seniors Troy and Gabriella face the prospect of being separated from one another as they head off in different directions to college. Joined by the rest of the Wildcats, they stage an elaborate spring musical reflecting their experiences, hopes and fears about their future. With incredible new music and exciting dance numbers designed to take maximum advantage of the big screen, this motion picture extravaganza delivers plenty of high-energy entertainment from East High's talented ensemble.

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Back to Junior Varsity for Disney’s “High School Musical” Franchise

Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens, in “High School Musical 3,” will not return for the fourth installment, due in 2010.


The Walt Disney Company has cut the “High School Musical” franchise from its varsity line-up, announcing that a fourth installment – with all new lead actors - will premiere on television instead of the big screen. “High School Musical 4,” set for a 2010 premiere, will feature a storyline built around a rivalry with a cross-town school, said Gary Marsh, president of entertainment for Disney Channels Worldwide.

Unclear at this early stage is whether Kenny Ortega, the director of the first three movies, will return. What is clear is that Zak Efron and Vanessa Hudgens will not reprise their starring roles, although some of the franchise’s more minor characters may pop up to add continuity. The writer of the last three movies, Peter Barsocchini, will also pen the new screenplay.

“High School Musical 3: Senior Year” moved the franchise – a giant business for Disney with merchandise, theme park and music extensions – from television to theaters. It sold a huge $250 million in tickets worldwide, but its songs had less of a cultural impact than those from the second installment in the series.

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Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens out of High School Musical 4

A FOURTH instalment of the teenage hit High School Musical will hit TV screens next year but it won't feature its two stars Zac Efron and his real-life girlfriend, Vanessa Hudgens.

A Disney studio statement last night said High School Musical 4 will feature a love triangle "set against the cross-town rivalry between the East High Wildcats and West High Knights."

Gallery: High School Musical 3 Premiere

Gallery: HSM's nude former star Vanessa Hudgens

Gallery: High School Musical 3's honey Ashley Tisdale

Gallery: High School Musical hunk graduate Zac Efron

Gallery: The Aussie cast of High School Musical

Peter Barsocchini, who wrote High School Musical 1, 2 and 3, is back in as screenwriter, while Bill Borden and Barry Rosenbush will once again executive produce the project.

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Disney Sing It: High School Musical 3: Senior Year Review

What's up, reader? I'm Greg Miller, and I'm IGN's go-to dude for singing games. SingStar, Karaoke Revolution and a handful of other crooning titles have found their way into my hands and today, I'm tackling Disney Sing It: High School Musical 3: Senior Year. As it is the case for most Disney games, I'm assuming you're here because you're either a fan of HSM and actually want to read about this game or you're someone who smells blood in the water and wants to see me rip this title apart.

Sorry, trolls, this game's OK and the review's going to be more informative than destructive. Still, if you're looking for a cheap shot: why the hell are the guys so set against going to the prom in "A Night to Remember?" Don't they know that this is their best chance to get laid? Be excited, weirdoes.


Anyway, Sing It: HSM3 is your standard karaoke videogame. You get 25 songs from all three movies and the actual film clips where the song is preformed. You'll pick a song, the video will start, words will light up on the bottom of the screen and you need to sing those syllables in a way that fills in pitch/timing bars above the text. At the end, you're score is compiled based on how well you did. Basically, this is a HSM-themed version of SingStar. Sure, the fact that Sing It sticks with one theme means it's going to have limited appeal and it doesn't come close to touching SingStar's bells and whistles on PS2/PS3, but the game actually outdoes its inspiration in a pretty significant way. Sing It tosses in a vocal ball that allows you to see what pitch you're singing in at all times. SingStar doesn't do that, so it can be a guessing game as to how you need to adjust your vocal performance. Aside from that, you can also preview an entire song and video from the list of tracks, although the controls for cycling the songs can be finicky.


And in that short little paragraph, I've pretty much summed up the Sing It experience. There are solo modes (you can sing without any instructions on the screen, create set lists, and just croon by yourself) and multiplayer options (duet, versus, set lists, and team play for up to eight singers), but basically you're just singing High School Musical songs in a tried and true karaoke videogame format without any frills. There is no EyeToy support like in the PS2 SingStars, and the music videos that play behind the lyrics only look passable; there's a tendency to have some pixilation with the vids, and that sucks. It's not as bad as the ugly HSM cartoon characters, but it seems like the videos could've been cleaned up.

Still, the presentation is decent -- slick, easy to navigate menus that play the songs you're scoping -- but there really isn't that much more to the title. Where SingStar PS3 excels is that it packs a bunch of songs on the disc, has a store to download more, and has a profile system similar to that of Facebook; Sing It: HSM3 lacks anything like that. Sing It doesn't even have the party games and camera support of the PS2 SingStars. You just have 25 songs to run through and then you're done. The team mode is just duet or versus and doesn't feature any kind of creative game; you can't turn off the original vocal track to isolate your singing; and other than the scoreboard, there's nothing to chase.


Everything works well and is pretty, but how long will 25 tracks last you?

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High School Musical: Remix

If only real-life high school had been for me what it is for the student body of the fictitious Albuquerque of High School Musical. No real-life adolescence could remotely begin to replicate the smiles on the faces of these students. You know why? Because this is Disney. In all Disney Channel Original’s there are small obstacles that must be overcome, sure, but by the end the plastic characters always reach euphoria, and life settles into that easy going routine that could never be achieved anywhere else.

The story starts with the “it” boy, the star basketball player of a team going to the championship game, and a new girl who’s always been known as the brainiest in the class. Their first two encounters are a throwback to another high school musical, the 1978 song and dance flick Grease.


Troy Bolton (Zac Efron) and Gabriella Montez (Vanessa Hudgens) meet during winter vacation, expecting never to see one another again—but when classes begin, they discover they now go to the same school. (Oh boy!) Thankfully, Troy dropped Danny Zuko’s “tough guy” exterior for this modern rendition of the exact same opening film sequence, and instead of playing it cool in front of his pals, Troy’s excited at the coincidence.

After reuniting and reminiscing about their karaoke adventure over the break, Troy and Gabriella find themselves inadvertently auditioning for the school musical and landing call backs—only it’s on the same day as the basketball championship and Gabriella’s science competition. What are they going to do? True to form, Disney’s given us likable characters, goals and obstacles—and all the audience needs to do is sit back and watch as the clever leads and ensemble cast sidestep the predicaments, all the while joining each other for choreographed dance routines and never once singing off key.

In order to do this movie justice, I’ll need to give my recommendations separately, divided into two groups.

Children, teens, Disney fans:

See this movie! It’s entertaining for a teen mindset and extremely colorful. The characters are nicely fleshed out with a good mixture of school-related drama and a splash of at-home family drama. Efron and Hudgens are attractive, sweet and endearing (and an off-screen couple too!), which makes for the perfect movie for a young teen in puppy love to live vicariously through the characters. The songs are fairly catchy and upbeat adding a very Disney energy.

Adults, anyone looking for something other than a made-for-TV movie:

Do not see this movie! I actually like other Disney Channel movies like Brink! and Johnny Tsunami. Was it the subject matter? Or the fact that HSM is a musical that makes it especially cheesy? Were the 90s movies just better? It’s hard to say. The story was perfectly fine. The acting from most characters was all right, especially because the over-the-top cartoonish quality was actually demanded of the actors. But the dance sequences. Oh the dance sequences. The musical numbers in High School Musical were nearly unbearable.

For instance, one part that I found particularly cheesy because of its contradictory quality, was on the basketball court. Just moments after Troy is berated by his basketball buddies for wanting to sing in the school play, the team joins together for a choreographed gymnasium number, uniformed and all. The basketball moves are even incorporated into the dance.


This is something I’ve never fully understood about musicals—are the characters not aware that they’ve just sung and/or danced? In films like Moulin Rouge or Chicago (both Oscar winning), the characters seem aware when they’ve broken out into song at random—or at least it’s masked by a dream sequence of sorts. But in the far-from-Oscar-nominated High School Musical, the characters seem aloof most of the time to this. Otherwise, the basketball team would not sashay across the court.

In general, it’s important the audience isn’t aware of blatant irony fixed into the story, but here I suppose it’s relatively allowable being that it is after all a musical, and of course, that it’s Disney. And in a Disney movie, no matter what the basketball team has said in the past—it will end up singing and dancing to best prepare for the big game.

The four long years of real-life high school would be much more tolerable if every struggle culminated with the entire school in all smiles. For most people it’ll be too contrived to be enjoyable, but it’s cute and fun for a younger audience. Although completely unrealistic, good for Disney that it’s been it’s M.O. for decades to churn a fairytale out of something as unpleasant as high school.

DVD Extra Features:

The Remix edition Blu-ray is loaded with extras that anyone in the “Children, teens, Disney fans” category will love. It’s got a “Making Of” section, and a “Reunion” section in which the actors are interviewed. These two will be fan-favorites.

The extras get a huge helping of Disney in the three sections in which the audience is invited to sing/dance along with sequences, after they’ve completed the “Learning the Moves” section. And also—there are five “Music Videos” that feature the various musical numbers and the actors creating the sequences for the film, in the recording studio and on the set. The extras are just about as teeny-bopper as it gets, but it’s on par with the movie itself, so as far as extras go—it’s swimming in them.

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