The much anticipated High School Musical 3 is not even out in theaters yet, but advance ticket sales  for the Disney sequel in the UK have topped £800,000 and will be pushing £1 million by the time the film hits cinemas. That’s $1,400,500 and $1,750,110 USD respectively.

The pre-release takings exceed the previous record holder, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and dwarf advance bookings for every Bond film including the latest, Quantum of Solace.

At the UK premiere in Leicester Square, stars Vanessa Hudgens, 19, Zac Efron, 20, Ashley Tisdale, 23 and Corbin Bleu, 19,  were greeted by thousands of excited young fans, many wearing High School Musical outfits and clutching pictures of their idols. The most devoted turned up at 4am to bag a prime spot next to the red carpet.

The film opens in the UK on October 22nd and in the US on October 24th.

BBC UK Interviews with Vanessa and Ashley:

Behind the scenes look:

Source: GG / UK Telegraph

Here’s one for your kids.

Check out this funny video of Zac Efron on the set of High School Musical 3 this summer the victim of a well-planned prank.

Water guns, toilet paper, laughter - good, clean fun.

Ashley Tisdale and Vanessa Hudgens appear.

The  September 2008 issue of Elle features a smokin’ photo shoot of Vanessa Hudgens (19), Ashley Tisdale (23) and Zac Efron (20). All star in the upcoming High School Musical 3 feature film set to be released on October 24.

The modern Grease shoot showcases a very mature and edgy side of the three young-adults.  Wow! They all look incredible.

These photos will certainly succeed in broadening their adult fan base.

On a style note, these photos are filled with some fabulous pieces by Oscar de La Renta, Roberto Cavalli, Fendi and Christian Louboutin. Love the mix of leather, cotton and silks. A great taste of early Fall 2008.

Read the Elle article here.

Although we can’t see much of it, Vanessa’s shirt-dress (above left photo) by Fendi, $2,690 looks light, feminine and pretty.

Love Ashley’s floral print and Vanessa’s lace-trim yellow silk Roberto Cavalli dresses (above right photo).  Zac’s cotton poplin shirt $1,015 by Dior Homme is so sharp and sexy.

Love the pic of Ashely with her dog, Maui. Her Oscar de la Renta cashmere and silk tank top, $790 and silk and wool printed skirt, $3,290 are so feminine and pretty.  Suede pumps, Christian Louboutin, $660. Monogram canvas dog carrier, Louis Vuitton, $2,000. Great photo!

More  photos after the jump.

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Here is the first batch of movie posters from High School Musical 3: Senior Year featuring Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Corbin Bleu, Monique Coleman and Lucas Grabeel.

The theatrical release of High School Musical 3: Senior Year is set for Friday, October 24.

Love the girls only and boys only posters!

Enjoy a video of the song Now or Never off the soundtrack set to be released on Tuesday, October 21.

The second song off the soundtrack, “High School Musical”, will debut on the Disney Channel next Friday, August 8.

The buzz has officially started…

With over three months until the big screen release of High School Musical 3, the teenage pandemonium and excitement has only just begun.  The soundtrack is set to release on October 21 and the film on October 24.

The six principal players in Disney’s High School Musical franchise are all back - Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Monique Coleman, Corbin Bleu and Lucas Grabeel.  It’s time for familiar favorites to say goodbye, while new sophomores arrive to take their places.

From the  trailer, the movie looks to be just as good, if not better than the first two.

Official Soundtrack

1. Now Or Never - HSM 3 Cast
2. Right Here, Right Now - Troy And Gabriella
3. Last Chance - Troy
4. I Want It All - Sharpay And Ryan
05. Can I Have This Dance - Troy And Gabriella
06. A Night To Remember - HSM 3 Cast
07. Just Want To Be With You - Troy And Gabriella
08. The Boys Are Back - Troy And Chad
09. Walk Away - Gabriella
10. Scream - Ryan
11. Can I Have This Dance (Reprise)
12. High School Musical - HSM 3 Cast

There will be 4 additional songs only on the DVD, set for release in February 2009. One out of the 4 songs is the Graduation version of We’re All In This Together.

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