Austin Butler News

The infamous Hollywood burglary ring led by a group of Southern California middle-class teenagers who made international headlines by robbing the homes of high-profile Hollywood celebrities is the inspiration for the Lifetime Original Movie The Bling Ring.

Kids', tweens' and families' favorite 'High School Musical' drama-queen Sharpay Evans returns to the spotlight in 'Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure,' premiering SUNDAY MAY 22 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel, with simulcasts on Sprint TV and MobiTV.

Ashley Tisdale celebrated the launch of her new DVD comedy, Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure. After a talent scout spots her performing with her dog Boi at a charity gala, Sharpay Evans (Tisdale) sets off for the bright lights of NYC, convinced instant fame and fortune are in the bag (designer bag, that is). But theatre's a dog-eat-dog world, as she and Boi discover when they encounter the devious owner of a pampered pooch named 'Countess' and a scheming Broadway starlet who will do anything to crush the competition. Fortunately, Sharpay also meets Peyton (Austin Butler), a handsome student filmmaker who finds Sharpay nearly as fascinating as she finds herself.

Production has begun on 'Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure,' a Disney Channel Original Movie directed by Emmy Award-winning director Michael Lembeck ('Tooth Fairy,' 'Santa Clause 2' and 'Santa Clause 3.'). Ashley Tisdale stars as the scene-stealing drama queen Sharpay Evans in the role she made so popular in the 'High School Musical' TV movies and feature film. 'Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure' is scheduled to premiere in 2011 on Disney Channel.

Deadline.com has reported that Disney is beginning production on 'Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure,' a spin-off from the popular 'High School Musical.' According to the report, the film deals with Sharpay Evans (Ashley Tisdale), who attempts to make it on Broadway; however, her dog gets a job before she does.

The ABC Family is set to air 'Ruby and the Rockits', Shaun Cassidy developed it for his brothers, David & Patrick, with youngest brother, Ryan on sets & props. 'Ruby and The Rockits' is an ABC Studios half-hour comedy series executive-produced by Shaun Cassidy ('Invasion') and Marsh McCall ('Carpoolers'). 'Ruby and The Rockits' follows Patrick Gallagher, a former teen idol who has chosen to lead a quiet life with his wife and two sons. But when his former Rockits band mate and brother, David, shows up unexpectedly with his new-found teenage daughter in tow, the Gallagher family's life becomes anything but normal. David, who refuses to give up his past glory days, comes to Patrick for help raising Ruby while he continues to perform.

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF), whose annual three-week celebration has premiered more than 70 new musicals in the past two years, will present a one-night-only benefit concert, 'The Best of Fest Bash,' on Monday, February 27 at Dodger Stages (340 W. 50th St.). Showtime is 7 p.m.