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Disney Channel's Musical Sensation HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Sells Over 400k Units on DVD in First Day Becoming This Year's Fastest Selling Television Program on DVD and the Industry's Fastest Selling Television Movie of All Time on DVD
May 24, 2006: 3:52 p.m. EST
BURBANK, Calif., May 24 /PRNewswire/ -- On its first day of availability, the smash hit Disney Channel Original Movie HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, sold over 400,000 units on DVD in North America, it was announced today by Bob Chapek, president of Buena Vista Home Entertainment (BVHE). The highest-rated original programming in the history of Disney Channel, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL has become the fastest selling television program on DVD for the home entertainment industry this year and the industry's fastest selling television movie of all time on DVD.
"The success of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL on DVD continues the phenomenon of the franchise. With the triple-platinum selling soundtrack at the top of the charts and the television program the highest rated in the history of Disney Channel, we are delighted that this release has set a new benchmark within our strong lineup of television properties," commented Chapek on the announcement
The debut DVD release of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL ENCORE EDITION also contains bonus features including a "Learn the Moves" feature led by Emmy Award-winning director and choreographer Kenny Ortega (XIX Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony), a never-before-seen music video, "I Can't Take My Eyes Off of You," the rousing music video "We're All In This Together," and a Behind-The-Scenes feature providing viewers a glimpse at the making of the movie.
May 24, 2006: 3:52 p.m. EST
BURBANK, Calif., May 24 /PRNewswire/ -- On its first day of availability, the smash hit Disney Channel Original Movie HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, sold over 400,000 units on DVD in North America, it was announced today by Bob Chapek, president of Buena Vista Home Entertainment (BVHE). The highest-rated original programming in the history of Disney Channel, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL has become the fastest selling television program on DVD for the home entertainment industry this year and the industry's fastest selling television movie of all time on DVD.
"The success of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL on DVD continues the phenomenon of the franchise. With the triple-platinum selling soundtrack at the top of the charts and the television program the highest rated in the history of Disney Channel, we are delighted that this release has set a new benchmark within our strong lineup of television properties," commented Chapek on the announcement
The debut DVD release of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL ENCORE EDITION also contains bonus features including a "Learn the Moves" feature led by Emmy Award-winning director and choreographer Kenny Ortega (XIX Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony), a never-before-seen music video, "I Can't Take My Eyes Off of You," the rousing music video "We're All In This Together," and a Behind-The-Scenes feature providing viewers a glimpse at the making of the movie.
