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The Disney Channel is pulling out all the stops for its impending High School Musical 2 premiere on Friday, August 17th (8:00 pm, ET/PT). Here's a recap of a new press release from the mouse house… The highly anticipated summer event for kids, tweens and families, the premiere weekend of High School Musical 2 will feature a telecast hosted from a backyard barbeque with the movie's stars, Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel, Corbin Bleu, Monique Coleman, Olesya Rulin, Chris Warren, Jr., KayCee Stroh and Ryne Sanborn, and with acclaimed director/choreographer Kenny Ortega, on FRIDAY, AUGUST 17 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Then, in the coveted post-HSM 2 timeslot, Disney Channel will preview an episode of the upcoming animated comedy series Phineas and Ferb (9:45 p.m., ET/PT) and, ( at 10:15 p.m., ET/PT) a new episode of Hannah Montana. The Jonas Brothers will join Hannah Montana for her first ever full-length duet, performing an original song created for this episode. We'll get to see Miley Stewart get jealous when her dad, Robby, is songwriting with Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas.

The next day, Saturday, August 18 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) there will be a Wildcat Chat where viewers get their questions answered by the stars of HSM 2. They will also run a replay airing of the new movie and the results of the "HSM 2 Play Your Way" poll – which amassed 44 million votes worldwide and determined certain elements of the movie – will be presented.

Finally, a Sing-Along telecast, with lyrics to each song visible on screen and available for printing exclusively at DisneyChannel.com, will be showcased Sunday, August 19 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT)!

We can't wait! You?