Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA (1888PressRelease)
March 04, 2008 - The network is developing a multiepisode reality competition themed to the "High School Musical" concept, with a nationwide talent hunt followed by a group of contestants studying at a music conservatory to hone their skills.
ABC is targeting a summer airdate for the "High School Musical" reality series.
Contestants will be eliminated each week until a final winning performer is chosen. ABC is keeping details of that top prize under wraps for now, however do not be surprised if the winner appears in an upcoming Disney Channel production!
Reality skein will include plenty of "High School Musical" themed moments, with appearances by the franchise's stars. Network is in discussions with a production company to handle the show, but that deal hasn't been finalized.
Disney has licensed "High School Musical" to actual schools around the country for stage performances. That led to last fall's Disney Channel/Barbara Kopple documentary "High School Musical: The Music in You," which followed a Texas theater group as they staged the play.
Project marks the first time the Disney Channel has shared the "HSM" franchise with a sister network.
The show's talent search information will be posted on the following casting blog as soon as the details are released:
http://actinginfo.blogspot.com
