If Disney's new series Madison High has any of the success of its predecessor, High School Musical, then remember these names: Luke Benward, Leah Lewis and G Hannelius.
Benward, Lewis and Hannelius have been cast in the pilot, which begins shooting in March, Disney announced Thursday. Alyson Reed reprises her High School Musical role as the kids' teacher, Ms. Darbus.
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Benward, Lewis and Hannelius have been cast in the pilot, which begins shooting in March, Disney announced Thursday. Alyson Reed reprises her High School Musical role as the kids' teacher, Ms. Darbus.
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- 2/18/2011
- by Robyn Ross
- TVGuide - Breaking News
High School Musical did wonders for Zac Efron’s Career, so it comes as no surprise that the all-singing all-dancing franchise has been given the green light for a small-screen series.
The project – tentatively titled Madison High – will channel the big-screen version, with singing, dancing and dramatic teenage twists to keep fans hooked week upon week.
With all the success of Fox’s rival show Glee, Disney is eager to remind audiences that the popular concept of a musical set against the backdrop of a high school, was their original idea.
"We introduced the joys of musicals and musical theatre to a whole new generation, and kids and families embraced the themes explored in those movies - about expressing oneself and following your dreams," entertainment and chief creative officer for Disney Channels Worldwide, Gary Marsh told Variety.
"And now, with Madison High, we hope to give kids a whole new...
The project – tentatively titled Madison High – will channel the big-screen version, with singing, dancing and dramatic teenage twists to keep fans hooked week upon week.
With all the success of Fox’s rival show Glee, Disney is eager to remind audiences that the popular concept of a musical set against the backdrop of a high school, was their original idea.
"We introduced the joys of musicals and musical theatre to a whole new generation, and kids and families embraced the themes explored in those movies - about expressing oneself and following your dreams," entertainment and chief creative officer for Disney Channels Worldwide, Gary Marsh told Variety.
"And now, with Madison High, we hope to give kids a whole new...
- 2/18/2011
- by jennifer.trevorrow@lovefilm.com (Jennifer Trevorrow)
- LOVEFiLM
All of the "High School Musical" kids, including Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Tisdale, may have graduated from East High, but Ms. Darbus' drama class lives on in the Disney Channel's new pilot inspired by the "High School Musical" franchise.
"Madison High" is the channel's new music and dance-driven comedy pilot, which will introduce viewers to a new troupe of theater students. Alyson Reed will reprise her role as drama teacher Ms. Darbus in the project. Production on the pilot begins in March and if it is picked up, it will premiere in early 2012.
Gary Marsh, president, Entertainment and chief creative officer of Disney Channels Worldwide, says, "'High School Musical' introduced the joys of musicals and musical theater to a whole new generation and kids and families. They embraced the themes explored in those movies -- about expressing oneself and following your dreams. And now, with 'Madison High,...
"Madison High" is the channel's new music and dance-driven comedy pilot, which will introduce viewers to a new troupe of theater students. Alyson Reed will reprise her role as drama teacher Ms. Darbus in the project. Production on the pilot begins in March and if it is picked up, it will premiere in early 2012.
Gary Marsh, president, Entertainment and chief creative officer of Disney Channels Worldwide, says, "'High School Musical' introduced the joys of musicals and musical theater to a whole new generation and kids and families. They embraced the themes explored in those movies -- about expressing oneself and following your dreams. And now, with 'Madison High,...
- 2/17/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
"High School Musical" veteran Alyson Reed will help anchor the spinoff tentatively titled "Madison High," the Disney Channel said on Thursday. The pilot will feature theater students led by teacher Mrs. Darbus (Reed), who will slide over from the original films to the new Disney Channel pilot. Newcomer Luke Benward, 15, will play the lead character, Devin Daniels, a motocross racer in need of a new hobby. The Nashville-born actor has previously appeared in the Disney movie "Minutemen." Also coming aboard is 14-year-old actress Leah Lewis (left), who will play formerly home-schooled tennis...
- 2/17/2011
- The Wrap
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