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Welcome to a cinematic journey down memory lane. We'll be exploring the "Four most iconic Disney Channel Orignial Movies (DCOMS)" that have left an lasting mark on the hearts of audiences. From the infectious energy of "High School Musical 3" to the empowering tunes of "Lemonade Mouth," the soulful beats of "Let It Shine," and the musical showdown in "Camp Rock 2," each film has its own unique charm.

"High School Musical 3" Preview:

While it was naive to hope high school would be like “High School Musical,” I realized if there was one thing the franchise got right, it was their interpretation of senior year. “High School Musical 3: Senior Year” portrays the complicated journey seniors face, when trying to figure out what they want in life before entering the real world.

High School Musical 3 Info:

Starring:
Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Corbin Bleu, Lucas Grabeel,Monique Coleman
Directed by:
Kenny Ortega
Walt Disney Pictures, October 2008

hsm 3 picture Jammed into two hours, viewers are brought through the final months of the East High students, focusing on the journey of Troy Bolton (Zac Efron). Saying goodbye isn't easy, and with time running out, all of the characters grapple with conflicting emotions that encapsulate how all seniors feel.

"Lemonade Mouth" Preview:

Lemonade Mouth really gets underway when these five strangers are all assigned detention. Soon enough, they start tapping on desks and, through Disney magic, find they have rhythm together. Suddenly they burst into an improvised song.

Lemonade Mouth Info:

Starring:
Bridget Mendler, Adam Hicks, Blake Michael, Naomi Scott, Hayley Kiyoko, Tisha Campbell
Directed by:
Patricia Riggen
GWaveProductions, April 2011

Music teacher Miss Reznick (Tisha Campbell-Martin) tells the gang that they should form a band and enter a local competition, the prize for which is a guaranteed record contract.

Of course, the future bandmates think it's a bad idea but find it a welcome distraction to their everyday problems. Lemonade Mouth PicAn unlikely friendship is born working together, helping them through their parents' disapproval, rival band bullies, and the corporate shill Principal Brenigan (Christopher McDonald). The band breaks up a few times, stands up to power, and wind up in jail… all of which is on par for the story structure of a Disney Channel movie.


"Let It Shine" Preview:

Musical genius, Cyrus DeBarge (Tyler James Williams) lives a double life. By day, Cyrus is a church-going, sin-free teen, that helps out with his local church music group for free, but by night, Cyrus works busting tables for a hiphop/rap club where the raps consist of downing others about their breath. Let It Shine Picture

Let It Shine Info:

Starring:>
Tyler James Williams, Coco Jones, Brandon Mychal Smith, Trevor Jackson, Nicole Sullivan
Directed by:
Paul Hoen
GWave Productions, June 2012

After catching an advert starring his childhood sweetheart Roxxie (Coco Jones) promoting one of the biggest music competitions in town, Cyrus decides to go under the pseudo name of Truth and submit one of his hot beats. But not all goes according to plan! With mistaken identities and a huge web of lies to uphold, will Cyrus stay true to himself or will he give up his Christian values in search for fame in this Disney Channel original movie; Let It Shine!

"Camp Rock 2" Preview:

Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam reunites the Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato from the original 2008 TV movie — a huge hit for the channel that capitalized on the Jonases’ stardom just as they were crossing over into mainstream consciousness. Camp Rock 2 Pic

Camp Rock 2 Info:

Starring:>
Demi Lovato, Joe Jonas, Nick Jonas, Kevin Jonas, Meaghan Martin, Alyson Stoner, Matthew Finley
Directed by:
Paul Hoen
Walt Disney Company, September 2010

Now old pros, the brothers return, assibling band Connect 3, to spend their summer at Camp Rock during a break from touring so lead singer Shane (Joe Jonas) can spend quality time with girlfriend Mitchie Torres (the dependably appealing Lovato). But a rivalry with the slick new Camp Star across the river cuts into their romantic plans as they attempt to save Camp Rock from financial ruin by winning — yes, please! — a televised performance showdown.