Big changes are afoot at East High, as we found when we visited the 'HSM3' set. The kids may be playing it cool, but they know the stakes are high -- not just because the cable hit is moving into theaters, but also because it's about time for familiar favorites to say goodbye, while new sophomores arrive to take their places.
Making a movie that's bigger and better had the cast working overtime. Corbin Bleu, who plays Chad, explains that "We had more dance numbers in this movie than in any of the others, and they're definitely bigger." Expect to see plenty of fancy footwork from stars Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens; choreographer Bonnie Story gushes that Efron "has stepped up," and that Hudgens "looks absolutely amazing, dancing-wise."
While everyone may be waiting to see what happens between Troy (Efron) and Gabriella (Hudgens), the real romance in the movie may be between Troy and ... Chad? "It's like a bromance," Bleu explains. So where does that leave Taylor (Monique Coleman)? We'll have to wait until October 24 to see what Bleu means when he says "there's more of a connection" between Chad and Taylor, yet that "Chad is ... most in love with Troy." Hmm.
We'll be posting our entire set report closer to the movie's release; in the meantime, check out these exclusive photos, and get even more hints about the movie in AOL TV's Ashley Tisdale interview. We know. We're such awful teases.
Reader Comments (122)
jamie at 4:42PM on Jul 14th 2008
i am so excited to see this movie!!!
Mrs.JoeJonas at 5:28PM on Jul 14th 2008
I so wanna see this movie i seen the preview and every body said it was gonna be bad but i think its gonna be the best movie
hilarysdreams at 5:49PM on Jul 14th 2008
jeeze.
the shoulda stopped at hsm1
[can you really believe that we have to say "H-S-M?"
but, i loved hsm1 and the magic was real.
BEFORE they were stars.
like seriously, i doubt they knew that the second that first highschool musical aired, they would be superstars.
i probably will see this 3rd movie.
im still wishing for that magic that i saw in the first one.
the second one...there was magic...only it wasnt all the way there.
idk.
music, life, and inspiration,
sage
Kara at 5:58PM on Jul 14th 2008
I'm not. This look stupid.
kateskool2u at 6:07PM on Jul 14th 2008
OMG I am so seeing it
2nd comment
Jenna at 6:09PM on Jul 14th 2008
I can't wait until HSM 3!!!!!! I'm sooo excited! I'm going to watch it with my cousins on the big screen. Oh yeah!
Ber at 3:58PM on Jul 15th 2008
really wanna see but too bad i don't have cable. that really sucks. like who doesn't have cable in 2008! COME ON DAD!
emmie at 7:04PM on Jul 14th 2008
i think hsm 3 is gonna be a rip off......i mean come on......now they want you to pay to see a bad movie.............its stupid and is gonna be terrible like hsm2!!!!
emmie at 7:05PM on Jul 14th 2008
I HATE HSM
samantha at 7:57PM on Jul 14th 2008
hsm1 will always be the best.
emma at 8:34PM on Jul 14th 2008
hated the first one; i'll hate the last one too.
they also ran out of songs to sing in that movie too
lameee
sissybets8 at 8:38PM on Jul 14th 2008
I love HMS. all of them omg i am about fall
marissa at 8:41PM on Jul 14th 2008
woah, maybe those people who commented badly on hsm 3 should actually see the freaking movie first before they say bad stuff about it! and also maybe who ever said mean things about it should keep those things to themselves because the director worked hard day and night and i dont think he wanted negative comments...duh! i personally think hsm is a cute movie that i love! im going to see it on the day it comes out with my boyfriend! imagine that, a guy who likes hsm and then all these girls who are like its so stupid whats wrong with these people/? i know that's yalls opinons but come on! dont say that on a comment board1 keep it to your selves...jerks..whatever. anyway, hsm, you know i love yall! xoxo.
G at 8:57PM on Jul 14th 2008
HSM isnt bad, but it isn't great either, and making it a movie that will hit theaters is a bad move. Just stick to the small screen! I'm not going to pay 8 bucks to see an hour of building up to the lame kiss between Gabriella and Troy at the end. I'm waiting til Disney Channel shows it on tv.
Priscilla at 10:54PM on Jul 14th 2008
Is Kelsey and Ryan going to fall in love? They wou;d make just the darndest cutest couple yall! Don't yalls agree? I mean, with his looks and her talent on that keyboard, it's like magic yall. His hats and hers? I mean, it was a match made in heavan yall. Man, i love them yall. You should too. I mean, yall better be behind them and be supportive yall. Yall know what I mean? Yall better support their move into love, cuz them is perfect together yall.
Nate at 11:11PM on Jul 14th 2008
i hate ALL the HSM movies, they 3rd ones going to suck the most.
chimi at 1:37AM on Jul 15th 2008
I HATE HSM!! Y waste my time to see it?
chimi at 1:38AM on Jul 15th 2008
I HATE HSM! Y waste my time?
hsm love #1 at 6:09PM on Jul 15th 2008
I cant wate to hear the new songs.I love hsm .
jbh at 9:35PM on Jul 15th 2008
well i want to see it but its going out in theaters-which stinks- and if someone my age goes in people will think i am a loser!!! which trust me i am not a loser......