Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures & MySpace Team Up For Ultimate High School Spirit Contest!

BURBANK, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Walt Disney Studios) - To gear up for the highly anticipated theatrical release of "High School Musical 3: Senior Year" on October 24th, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures has teamed up with MySpace, the world's premier social network, to create the ultimate "HSM3 School Spirit Contest" kicking off Sept. 2, 2008. One U.S. high school whose students best showcase their inner Wildcat could win a magical Disney Grad Nite celebration for the 2009 graduating class* at Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort, plus a HSM3 celebrity pep rally for the whole school featuring a live performance by Natasha Bedingfield.

Designed to encourage fans to show their best school spirit, the contest, which runs through Nov. 3, 2008, will be hosted on www.myspace.com/hsm3. Participants can earn points for their school by logging on to the film's official MySpace profile, completing online tasks, and voting via text messaging.

"HSM3 is the biggest movie in a franchise that is already a worldwide phenomenon. It's all about the issues you face during senior year, especially getting ready for the next chapter of your life," said Jim Gallagher, president of marketing, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. "We thought this contest was a great way to include every high school in the country in the fun of HSM3."

"Disney has devised a ground-breaking campaign for High School Musical 3 and MySpace is thrilled to play a part," said Jeff Berman, president of sales and marketing for MySpace. "Technology, entertainment and MySpace's community are coming together creating a once-in-a-lifetime experience for High School Musical's passionate fans."

And the winner is...

The winning school will receive a senior trip that includes roundtrip coach airfare, hotel accommodations for two nights, airport and hotel transfers in the destination city, admission to the theme park, Disney gift cards to cover meals, and admission to the Disney Grad Nite event. Disney Grad Nite promises a memorable night of the hottest live music and amped up theme park attractions. The winning school also receives a HSM3 celebrity pep rally starring Natasha Bedingfield, the biggest UK female pop star in the U.S., with special guest Menudo.

Potential participants should log onto the website for eligibility, official rules and prize specifications.