Hit Movie Sequel to Be Filmed in St. George

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(KCPW News) St. George will be the location for "High School Musical Two" - the sequel to the runaway hit Disney movie that won two Emmys and was the highest-ever rated cable feature in history.

The first film was shot in Utah and has spawned a cottage industry of tourists visiting scene locations like East High. State officials have approved a $500,000 incentive for the sequel, contingent on Disney hiring most of its crew in-state.

Film Commission Director Aaron Syrett says the movie needed a warmer climate, so Southern Utah was in competition with California and Australia. Utah gave Disney $260,000 to film the first one in Utah. This time, Disney's budget is nearly double - as is the state's incentive. The original film's stars will also be featured in the sequel.

1. Lynsey said:

WOW that is alot of money bye

2. renee williams for kaitlyn said:

i have your youngest biggest fan of highschool musical (she's only 3) she is going to flip when number 2 comes out

3. Melissa said:

I live in St.George. Does anybody know where tryouts are?

4. leoperd said:

when are tryouts?

5. branson said:

When are they going to start filming high school musical 2 and what parts of St. George are they going to film it in?

6. Nicole said:

I live in St. George too! But have no idea when or where tryouts are. It would be so cool to be an extra!

7. Nicole said:

I live in St. George too! I don't know where tryouts are but I know the movie will be filmed sometime around March.