The High School Musical franchise has come to an end, and Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens recently called it quits. But Ashley Tisdale says she and the former couple will always be the three musketeers.
"We're always there for each other," Tisdale, 25, told PEOPLE of her former castmates Wednesday at the DVD release of her HSM spin-off Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure. "I love being with them. They're so supportive. It's just like a bond. I can't explain it, but they're like a family I've grown up with."
Tisdale says the trio always pick up right where they left off. "We're growing up and we're working on different projects, but we're all super supportive of each other," she says. "They're like my brothers and sisters."
The bond between the three stars, forged beginning with the first HSM in 2006, was evident at Tisdale's Soho House launch party in West Hollywood, where both Efron and Hudgens were all smiles as they came out to support their pal.
Hudgens, 22, rocking a shorter, pinned-up 'do, told PEOPLE she was "feeling great" fresh off a trip to France, where she and her mom "enjoyed eating crepes."
She and Efron, 23, took their turns posing with Tisdale on the carpet, before the three were led to a private area in the back of the venue, where they celebrated with Tisdale's family and other former HSM stars.
Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens proved that not all Hollywood breakups have to be ugly. On Wednesday, the duo, who ended their five-year romance in December, both came out to show their support for High School Musical pal Ashley Tisdale's DVD release party in West Hollywood.
Although Efron, 23, and Hudgens, 22, arrived separately on the red carpet for Tisdale's Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure launch, it was anything but awkward once the exes were inside.
"Zac and Vanessa definitely seemed comfortable around each other," one observer tells Us Magazine. "They didn't seem affectionate or romantic at all, but they were totally relaxed and friendly."
Seconds another source: "They both came out to support Ashley. They knew they would both be there and were fine with it. They really are still friends."
Hudgens and Efron weren't the only HSM alum to cheer on Tisdale: Lucas Grabeel and Olesya Rulin also attended. "It was like a High School Musical reunion!" says the first observer.
"They were really excited to all see each other," the second source says. "It had been a long time. Everyone, including Zac and Vanessa, stayed late so they could catch up. They had a blast."
Would Tisdale, 25, want to work with her besties again? "I love them so much!" she told Us at the event. "At the time it's obviously a little weird for all of us to be in a movie together because it would remind you of High School Musical, but definitely in a couple years we can definitely do it."
They all have cat ears and dressed in pink... hint-much? GOOOO WILD CATS! Statue of Liberty head etc.
Cheers to commenter, absolutely Ashley Tisdale's character is called Sharpay, a dog (homophone; Shar-Pei see this link for confirmation [under Famous Shar-Pei further down], "they named me after a flabby dog") which I guess is just more dehumanization for her; probably look more into this and these Disney stars' MK when I do a proper HSM3 write-up.
Thought this South Park episode was worth posting; High School Musical was its focus this week (click to see my HSM3 observations; waiting for a DVD Rip before I post properly on it and the others), with a symbolic Zac Efron Disney slave, with his lunatic (MK'd) dad beating him and his mum, note all the symbolic musical posters. One of the songs they watch on TV from the movie is all about conditioning the extremely impressionable/suggestible young viewer into conformity, being a sheeple, not to question; with it's actual lyrics:
"If you wanna be cool. Follow one simple rule. Don't mess with the flow, no no. Stick to the status quo..... It is better by far. To keep things as they are. Don't mess with the flow, no no. Stick to the status quo".
I agree with Cartman... "This... is... cool...?" And all the kids want to be like the abused kid, which says a lot about these Disney slaves; I wonder what kind of energy/subconscious effect they get from worshipping these traumatized Disney pawns. But obviously it isn't as simple as the victim physically fighting back against the programmer as this episode portrays, because it isn't just 'slapping' that these victims endure, but it's a nice metaphor for fighting back against it as a whole as these people at the top of society are essentially the type of coward (preying on the weak) depicted here... Worth looking at Zac's solo song called 'Scream'/or 'Now or Never' (Jackson bro and sis did one also) where the hallway turns upside down, and with MK lyrics "I'm so confused, I want my own dream... Whole worlds upside down, Its Spinning faster..... Voices in my head, tell me they know best..." And Zac (every boy wants to be him, every girl wants him), the victor kissing his golden mirror ball/trophy [note winged creatures or something atop each pillar].
These locker numbers struck me as rather 'unrandom'... 33HANNAH33 next to Zac's [as in Miley Cyrus' Hannah Montana; MK'd, so Freemasonic 33 symbolism. Also the one to the other side of it is 21 (777) and Bolton's # is 14 (77) and then 33 on HANNAH's on the right side]
"If I don't do what he wants, he beats me." Note red/blue inverted pentagrams. Nuts/MK'd actor; abuses family like it's an every day thing (i.e most of Hollywood), note Phantom of the Opera (roses + mask) and MAMMA MIA (M-centric, lots of 13's 1's and a 9; probably very symbolic, hence the recent successful movie, which baffles me [how do people not blow their brains out watching this crap!]), and below FELINES for the symbolic CATS poster (I think, not sure, probably something else; intend on editing this if someone knows what it is). This story syncs up here I should have included, a likely MK'd frenzied killer wearing an Phantom of the Opera mask. The mom is symbolically placed infront of the FELINES poster (could be something else). MPD symbolism for this musical (note 17 dancers, MK themes, ballet, nasty childhoods), random 9/11 synch below. Note he is obsessed with the mirror also. [11/9|9/11 doesn't matter what order, 11/9 is 9/11 in Europe] Metaphorical Zac's basketball team # is 11 [K; 11 big MK mirror symbolism, go into it a bit in General's Daughter post]. Black/white cows. Social workers are confused and fearful of this guy rather than facing up to him they leave, showing how useless these institutions usually are. + Random one from a few weeks ago (Peruvian flute bands kickass though imo) "SALE Skirts and Heels"; note red shoes behind the fountain.
A few Daily Show clips to keep things political; Bill O'Reilly was interviewed (edit: it's worth taking a look, probably not worth posting [goes briefly into his backwards religious traumatic school (being serious about the vase smashing/shattering no doubt) and other things (he's no way near as bad as Hannity tho, it should be said)], subtle MKannibalism [note all posts on it linked] reference)
Edit: And cheers to commenter; Papa Bear doin some Oz Programming with one of their "enchanting" (his word) Foxes (Megyn Kelly will always be #1 though ;p) who doesn't want it to end, and Doocy (who goes nuts when he answer correctly who Dorothy met first, the scarecrow... "Talk about the Land of Oz ladies and gentlemen, I am in it" - BO) in a recent show... some of the questions are a bit subversive "was Judy Garland 17 in it" (paraphrased), she sings 'Over the Rainbow'... then BO invokes Janet Jackson (as she 'remade it' apparently, which I can't find any info on, a lot of them do; note Leona Lewis did one at X-Factor)... more of this kind of thing as it goes on. More appropriate add than the interview, thanks again.
Should have included this one originally but, contuining the theme of ObamaMadness (which he was always meant to create, and while we're on FOX's [Murdoch] case; check out one of FOX's [/kittens] 'on the prowl', and previous Barack Obama related posts), also note the symbolism (spider web/fractured glass, Eye of Mordor, Skeletor's Snake Mountain). "At 11.09 Eastern Standard Time, Barack Obama... is Hitler." And just for the F of it, you know things are about to go crazy when a one eyed fanged phallic children's monster (+ the daisy on t'other) tells you 'Don't Be Afraid.'
They all have cat ears and dressed in pink... hint-much? GOOOO WILD CATS! Statue of Liberty head etc.
Cheers to commenter, absolutely Ashley Tisdale's character is called Sharpay, a dog (homophone; Shar-Pei see this link for confirmation [under Famous Shar-Pei further down], "they named me after a flabby dog") which I guess is just more dehumanization for her; probably look more into this and these Disney stars' MK when I do a proper HSM3 write-up.
Thought this South Park episode was worth posting; High School Musical was its focus this week (click to see my HSM3 observations; waiting for a DVD Rip before I post properly on it and the others), with a symbolic Zac Efron Disney slave, with his lunatic (MK'd) dad beating him and his mum, note all the symbolic musical posters. One of the songs they watch on TV from the movie is all about conditioning the extremely impressionable/suggestible young viewer into conformity, being a sheeple, not to question; with it's actual lyrics:
"If you wanna be cool. Follow one simple rule. Don't mess with the flow, no no. Stick to the status quo..... It is better by far. To keep things as they are. Don't mess with the flow, no no. Stick to the status quo".
I agree with Cartman... "This... is... cool...?" And all the kids want to be like the abused kid, which says a lot about these Disney slaves; I wonder what kind of energy/subconscious effect they get from worshipping these traumatized Disney pawns. But obviously it isn't as simple as the victim physically fighting back against the programmer as this episode portrays, because it isn't just 'slapping' that these victims endure, but it's a nice metaphor for fighting back against it as a whole as these people at the top of society are essentially the type of coward (preying on the weak) depicted here... Worth looking at Zac's solo song called 'Scream'/or 'Now or Never' (Jackson bro and sis did one also) where the hallway turns upside down, and with MK lyrics "I'm so confused, I want my own dream... Whole worlds upside down, Its Spinning faster..... Voices in my head, tell me they know best..." And Zac (every boy wants to be him, every girl wants him), the victor kissing his golden mirror ball/trophy [note winged creatures or something atop each pillar].
These locker numbers struck me as rather 'unrandom'... 33HANNAH33 next to Zac's [as in Miley Cyrus' Hannah Montana; MK'd, so Freemasonic 33 symbolism. Also the one to the other side of it is 21 (777) and Bolton's # is 14 (77) and then 33 on HANNAH's on the right side]
"If I don't do what he wants, he beats me." Note red/blue inverted pentagrams. Nuts/MK'd actor; abuses family like it's an every day thing (i.e most of Hollywood), note Phantom of the Opera (roses + mask) and MAMMA MIA (M-centric, lots of 13's 1's and a 9; probably very symbolic, hence the recent successful movie, which baffles me [how do people not blow their brains out watching this crap!]), and below FELINES for the symbolic CATS poster (I think, not sure, probably something else; intend on editing this if someone knows what it is). This story syncs up here I should have included, a likely MK'd frenzied killer wearing an Phantom of the Opera mask. The mom is symbolically placed infront of the FELINES poster (could be something else). MPD symbolism for this musical (note 17 dancers, MK themes, ballet, nasty childhoods), random 9/11 synch below. Note he is obsessed with the mirror also. [11/9|9/11 doesn't matter what order, 11/9 is 9/11 in Europe] Metaphorical Zac's basketball team # is 11 [K; 11 big MK mirror symbolism, go into it a bit in General's Daughter post]. Black/white cows. Social workers are confused and fearful of this guy rather than facing up to him they leave, showing how useless these institutions usually are. + Random one from a few weeks ago (Peruvian flute bands kickass though imo) "SALE Skirts and Heels"; note red shoes behind the fountain.
A few Daily Show clips to keep things political; Bill O'Reilly was interviewed (edit: it's worth taking a look, probably not worth posting [goes briefly into his backwards religious traumatic school (being serious about the vase smashing/shattering no doubt) and other things (he's no way near as bad as Hannity tho, it should be said)], subtle MKannibalism [note all posts on it linked] reference)
Edit: And cheers to commenter; Papa Bear doin some Oz Programming with one of their "enchanting" (his word) Foxes (Megyn Kelly will always be #1 though ;p) who doesn't want it to end, and Doocy (who goes nuts when he answer correctly who Dorothy met first, the scarecrow... "Talk about the Land of Oz ladies and gentlemen, I am in it" - BO) in a recent show... some of the questions are a bit subversive "was Judy Garland 17 in it" (paraphrased), she sings 'Over the Rainbow'... then BO invokes Janet Jackson (as she 'remade it' apparently, which I can't find any info on, a lot of them do; note Leona Lewis did one at X-Factor)... more of this kind of thing as it goes on. More appropriate add than the interview, thanks again.
Should have included this one originally but, contuining the theme of ObamaMadness (which he was always meant to create, and while we're on FOX's [Murdoch] case; check out one of FOX's [/kittens] 'on the prowl', and previous Barack Obama related posts), also note the symbolism (spider web/fractured glass, Eye of Mordor, Skeletor's Snake Mountain). "At 11.09 Eastern Standard Time, Barack Obama... is Hitler." And just for the F of it, you know things are about to go crazy when a one eyed fanged phallic children's monster (+ the daisy on t'other) tells you 'Don't Be Afraid.'
Not only is our young "High School Musical" star turning 21 this weekend, but it has also been announced that Zac Efron will be joining the cast of Johnny Depp's new "Pirates Of The Caribbean 4" movie.
Disney will be paying Efron an estimated $10 million for his role, almost twice as much as he pulled in singing and dancing with his fellow Wildcats.
A source tells us that Depp was not initially interested in another run as Jack Sparrow, and that Disney approached Efron to take over the helm.
After some intense negations, Depp agreed to return for another film for an enormous $55 million paycheck. This may be the highest salary every paid to an actor for a movie role.
But it is not like either one has to worry about losing their job.
Johnny Depp has six projects in the works. The first to hit the big screen will be "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus", starring Depp, the late Heath Ledger, Colin Farrell and Jude Law, in a story about a traveling theater company that gives its audience much more than they were expecting.
Depp is currently filming the animated family adventure 'Alice In Wonderland", a live-action and CGI version of the classic "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" story.
For his part, Efron will be seen later this month in the teen hit "High School Musical 3 - Senior Year", where as seniors in high school, Troy and Gabriella struggle with the idea of being separated from one another as college approaches. Along with the rest of the Wildcats, they stage a spring musical to address their experiences, hopes and fears about their future.
Zac has also just complete work on the comedy "17 Again", due next April and starring Efron and Matthew Perry, about a guy whose life does not quite turn out the way he wanted, and wishes he could go back to high school and change it. He wakes up one day and is seventeen again and gets the chance to rewrite his life. _
Look out Zac Efron; your High School Musical puppy love may be threatened. In fact, if photos are any proof, we'd say you have a problem.
Teen actress Vanessa Ann Hudgens was photographed making out with Bobby Bones last week!
Bones is currently working with Vanessa playing Gordy in the just completed music comedy "Bandslam", starring Hudgens and Lisa Kudrow with an appearance by David Bowie.
"Bandslam" tells the story of a high school outcast's bond with a popular girl over their shared love of music, and as a result create a rock band that tries to win their school's upcoming battle of the bands competition.
Hudgens has already completed work on "High School Musical 3: Senior Year", and just appeared on Jay Leno's Tonight Show to show off one of the hit musical singles "A Night To Remember".
Zac Efron is putting the final touches on his teen comedy "17 Again" due next April, and starring Efron, Matthew Perry and Michelle Trachtenberg. The movie is about a guy whose life doesn't quite turn out the way he wanted it to and wishes he could go back to high school and change it. He wakes up one day and is seventeen again and gets the chance to rewrite his life.
It seems when the cat is away; the mice come out and play! _
For those "High School Musical 3: Senior Year" fans who can't wait to see the movie, you can rest easy because Ashley Tisdale has just released a new video from the film.
The actress introduces fans to a music video titled "A Night To Remember", as the characters prepare for their prom. All the usual suspects appear in the video, Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Corbin Bleu, Chris Warren Jr., Monique Coleman, KayCee Stroh, Olyessa Rulin and Ryne Sanborn.
"High School Musical 3: Senior Year" is scheduled for release October 24, and finds our friends as seniors in high school, where Troy and Gabriella struggle with the idea of being separated from one another as college approaches. Along with the rest of the Wildcats, they stage a spring musical to address their experiences, hopes and fears about their future.
Zac Efron became famous by playing young teen heartthrob Troy Bolton in Disney's "High School Musical" movies, but it has just been recently that Efron has developed a deep appreciation for both acting and the film making process.
Zac Efron, 20, told Teen Vogue reporters that he grew to care more about his business while staring in the movie "Seventeen Again", alongside Matthew Perry, about a guy whose life didn't quite turn out how he wanted it to, so he wishes he could go back to high school and change it. He wakes up one day and is seventeen again and gets the chance to rewrite his life.
Efron told Teen Vogue:
"It was hard to play someone that I couldn't relate to in the slightest, the director taught me a lot about the art of acting, which I hadn't been schooled in before. I've got a better understanding of what it means to be an actor now."
Efron has also gained an appreciation for older movies and a love for cinema while working on his current project "Me And Orson Wells", starring next to Claire Danes, about a teenager who is cast in the Mercury Theatre production of "Julius Caesar" directed by a young Orson Welles in 1937.
Efron's latest projects are a far cry from his teen idol roles in "High School Musical", and are showing the young actor is trying to break the mold of teen star. But the paparazzi still hounds him, and the actor rarely has a private moment. Zac does admit that sometimes he wishes he could be anonymous.
"High School Musical 3: Senior Year" opens October 24, and stars Efron, Vanessa Anne Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel and Corbin Bleu.
This third installment tells the story of seniors Troy and Gabriella, who struggle with the idea of being separated from one another as college approaches. Along with the rest of the Wildcats, they stage a spring musical to address their experiences, hopes and fears about their future.
The High School Musical franchise has come to an end, and Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens recently called it quits. But Ashley Tisdale says she and the former couple will always be the three musketeers.
