High School Musical 3: Senior Year fans sing and dance all the way to BigPond ahead of official cinema release

Australian High School Musical fans can now access free to view behind-the-scenes High School Musical 3: Senior Year content a month ahead of the Australian cinematic release with the launch of a new website thanks to a deal between Disney and BigPond.

Fans will have access to the High School Musical 3: Senior Year soundtrack as an exclusive digital download in MP3 format two weeks before anyone else, the exclusive Big Screen’ video, featuring the movie’s cast and crew; and interviews with the cast of the internationally popular movie franchise; in addition to never before seen behind the scenes footage of High School Musical 2 from October 25 2008.

Telstra Media Group Managing Director, Justin Milne said, "Working with Disney for High School Musical 3: Senior Year, means Aussie fans won’t need to wait until the film is in cinemas to enjoy the musical soundtrack as it’s available exclusively at BigPond along with other exciting content.

“We are thrilled to work with Disney to create a website where fans can download the soundtrack, games, wallpapers and ringtones, access interviews with their favourite High School Musical stars and watch video highlights from High School Musical 2. Fans will also be able to access exciting High School Musical 3: Senior Year content on their Next G” mobile,“ said Mr Milne. ”As a leader in Australian digital entertainment, collaborating with Disney is a natural progression, and BigPond’s High School Musical 3 website is a one stop shop for High School Musical fans"

Disney Interactive Media Group, Christina Thurn, said, "The popularity of High School Musical has taken off around the globe, and Australia is no exception. This deal with BigPond means fans are able to access High School Musical 3: Senior Year content online and from their mobile phone in the lead up to the film launch on December 4, 2008.

The High School Musical 3: Senior Year soundtrack is available on BigPond from Saturday 25 October and fans are able to preview 30 second samples of each track before purchasing.

The popularity of the High School Musical franchise extends beyond its huge audiences in cinemas and on TV. The CD soundtracks from the first two movies have achieved platinum status with combined sales of over 230,000 units in Australia.

Australians can now go to BigPond to get a all the latest news and behind the scene footage of High School Musical.

Free content available includes:

High School Musical 3:

* High School Musical 3 trailer - via mobile and web
* Now or Never Music Video
* Ashley Tisdale Pod
* Phenomenon Pod
* Senior Scrapbook Blog
* Courtside Seat Blog
* A Dog’s Life Blog
* A Night To Remember Music Video
* Kenny Ortega Blog
* Prom Guide Blog
* The New Wildcats Blog

High School Musical 2 clips:

* From Centre Stage to Centre Field (Nov 8 - Dec 4)
* Once Fabulous Scene (Nov 8 - Dec 4)
* Cues from Kenny (Nov 8 - Dec 4)
* Humuhumunkunukuapua’s (Nov 8 - Dec 4)
* Go My Own Way (Nov 8 - Dec 4)
* Dance Along Interactive (Nov 8 - Dec 4)

Notes: Additional content including the official High School Musical 3: Senior Year mobile game, wallpapers, animated screensavers, ring tones and caller tones are available at an additional cost.

The official High School Musical 3: Senior Year soundtrack is available to download in MP3 format. BigPond customers can download tracks for $1.49 and the album for $15.00. Non-BigPond customers can download tracks for $1.69 and the album for $16.50.

Dual downloads can be downloaded for $2.99 for all customers.

BigPond customers will not have the download data counted towards their usage allowance.