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| name = Camp Rock
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| image = Camp Rock DVD.JPG
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| caption = ''Extended Rock Star Edition'' DVD cover
| image = CampRockDVD.jpg
| director = [[Matthew Diamond]]
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| producer = Kevin Lafferty<br>Alan Sacks
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| writer = [[Julie Brown]]<br>[[Paul Brown]]<br>Karin Gist<br>Regina Hicks
| caption = Extended Rock Star Edition DVD cover
| starring = [[Demi Lovato]]<br>[[Joe Jonas]]<br>[[Kevin Jonas]]<br>[[Nick Jonas]]<br>[[Alyson Stoner]]<br>[[Meaghan Jette Martin]]<br>[[Anna Maria Perez de Tagle]]<br>[[Jasmine Richards]]
| genre =
| music = Steven Vincent <ref>We Rock Single</ref>
| creator =
| cinematography = Dean Cundey<br>John Medland<br>Christine Panowyk
| based_on =
| editing = Girish Bhargava
| writer = {{plainlist|
| distributor = [[Disney Channel Original Movies#2008|Disney Channel]]
* Karin Gist
| released = [[June 20]], [[2008]]
* Regina Hicks
| runtime = 99 min.
* [[Julie Brown]]
| followed_by = ''[[Camp Rock 2]]''
* Paul Brown
| country = [[United States]]
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| language = [[English language|English]]
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| website = http://www.disneychannel.com/CampRock
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| imdb_id = 1055366
| director = [[Matthew Diamond]]
| starring = {{plainlist|
* [[Demi Lovato]]
* [[Joe Jonas]]
* [[Meaghan Martin]]
* [[Maria Canals-Barrera]]
* [[Daniel Fathers]]
* [[Alyson Stoner]]
}}
| narrated =
| composer = [[David Kitay]]
| country = United States <br> Canada
| language = English
| num_episodes =
| producer = Kevin Lafferty
| editor = Girish Bhargava
| cinematography = [[Dean Cundey]]
| runtime = 99 minutes
| company = Sudden Motion Productions<br>Alan Sacks Productions
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| network = [[Disney Channel]] <br> [[Family Channel (Canadian TV channel)|Family Channel]]
| released = {{Start date|2008|06|20}}
| related = {{Plainlist|
* ''[[Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam]]''
}}
}}
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'''''Camp Rock''''' is a 2008 [[musical film|musical]] [[television film]] directed by [[Matthew Diamond]] from a screenplay by Karin Gist, Regina Hicks, [[Julie Brown]], and Paul Brown. The 73rd [[Disney Channel Original Movie]] (DCOM), the film stars [[Demi Lovato]], [[Joe Jonas]], [[Meaghan Martin]], [[Maria Canals-Barrera]], [[Daniel Fathers]], and [[Alyson Stoner]]. In the film, aspiring teenage singer Mitchie Torres (Lovato) visits Camp Rock, a summer music camp.
'''''Camp Rock''''' is a [[2008]] [[Disney Channel Original Movie]]. The musical is written by [[Julie Brown]], Paul Brown, Regina Hicks and Karen Gist. The movie is directed by [[Matthew Diamond]] and produced by Alan Sacks. On [[January 25]], [[2008]], during the commercials for [[Minutemen (film)|Minutemen]] it was announced that Camp Rock would debut on [[June 20]], [[2008]].<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camp_Rock_%28soundtrack%29|publisher=en.wikipedia.org|title=Camp Rock soundtrack|accessdate=2008-05-31}}</ref>. Camp Rock will be the first DCOM to air on ABC Family, and online after it's premiere on Disney Channel. The movie stars the [[Jonas Brothers]] and introducing [[Demi Lovato]] for her first lead role in a film.

The film premiered on [[Disney Channel]] on June 20, 2008. ''Camp Rock'' was the second DCOM to air on [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC's]] ''[[Walt Disney anthology television series|The Wonderful World of Disney]]'' after its premiere on [[Disney Channel]] and was placed on the [[iTunes Store]] for digital purchase shortly after its premiere. The film was watched by 8.9 million viewers on the night of its premiere and is currently the third highest viewed DCOM of all time, behind ''[[High School Musical 2]]'' and ''[[Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie]]''. A sequel, ''[[Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam]]'', premiered on September 3, 2010.


==Plot==
==Plot==
Shy singer Mitchie Torres and her family are unable to afford the fees required to attend Camp Rock, a summer music camp. Her mother, Connie, a chef, is hired to cater food for the camp, which enables Mitchie to attend at a discounted rate. Her mother tasks Mitchie to help her in the kitchen when not performing camp duties. Upon arrival, Mitchie meets fellow camper Caitlyn Gellar, an aspiring music producer.
Camp Rock tells the rock n' roll Cinderella story of Mitchie Torres ([[Demi Lovato]]), a teen with an amazing voice and a driving ambition to be a pop singer who wants to spend her summer at a prestigious rock camp. Unfortunately, an expensive music camp is a bit out of reach for her family, but her mother gets a job as Camp Rock's cook so that Mitchie can attend as long as she helps out in the kitchen between classes. Befriended by fellow camp member Caitlyn ([[Alyson Stoner]]) but intimidated by the immensely talented Tess Tyler ([[Meaghan Jette Martin]]) and her friends Peggy ([[Jasmine Richards]]) and Ella ([[Anna Maria Perez de Tagle]]), Mitchie lives a double life hiding that she is the chef's daughter and posing as a well-to-do camper in order to become part of the hottest clique at camp. Her double life is discovered by Caitlyn, and then later Tess, Tess uses Mitchie's secret against her and manages to get Mitchie banned from all camp activities. When she's overheard singing, but not seen, by teen pop star and celebrity camp instructor, plus lead singer of Connect Three, Shane Gray ([[Joe Jonas]]), he is completely taken aback and sets out to find the girl behind the beautiful voice. Meanwhile, Mitchie will have to learn how to confront her fears, step out of the kitchen and into the spotlight where she belongs.At the end, she becomes a pop singer and in love with Shane. (Joe Jonas).


Shane Gray, the spoiled lead singer of the pop music trio Connect 3, returns to Camp Rock at his bandmates' behest to rehabilitate Shane's public image. Shane assumes a position as a dance instructor and is required to record a song with the winner of Final Jam, the camp's closing singing competition. Shane overhears Mitchie singing in a hall; unable to see her before she leaves, he obsesses over finding her, with the camp knowing he is searching for the girl with "the voice".
==Production==
The Jonas Brothers were considered for the main roles, though casting directors struggled to choose who would play teen popstar Shane Gray before the part eventually went to [[Joe Jonas]]. <!-- DO NOT REMOVE. Brenda Song's name is listed on IMDB. -->
[[Brenda Song]] has a cameo as a girl near the lake, similar to [[Miley Cyrus]]' cameo in [[High School Musical 2]] as a girl seen at the pool. On Disney Channel Latin America, in the Latin American version of Happy U Year, titled Celebración 2008, it showed many scenes of ''Camp Rock'', and the song, "We Rock", with scenes of other [[Disney Channel Original Series]] and Disney Channel Original Movies as ''[[Phineas and Ferb]]'', ''[[J.O.N.A.S.]]'' and ''[[The Cheetah Girls One World]]'', among others.


During Opening Jam, a camp meet-and-greet, Mitchie learns the campers are rich or well-connected. Embarrassed at being able to attend camp due to Connie's catering, Mitchie lies to Tess Tyler (the popular daughter of singer TJ Tyler) and her friends Ella Pador and Margaret "Peggy" Dupree that her mother is the president of the Chinese department of the music channel Hot Tunes TV. Impressed, Tess invites Mitchie to join her group at the disappointment of Caitlyn, who advises against Mitchie becoming friends with Tess.
On [[April 19]], [[2008]] was the trailer premiere on Disney Channel Latin America, on [[April 25]], [[2008]] was the ''We Rock'' music video premiere and on [[May 9]], [[2008]] was the ''Play my Music'' music video premiere on Disney Channel Latin America. Certain scenes were filmed on location at Camp Wanakita and [[Kilcoo Camp]] in the [[Haliburton Highlands]], kids were present who were extra's and had to eat food provided by the Disney Corporation [[Ontario]], [[Canada]]. Previews of ''Camp Rock'' started being shown on [[April 6]], [[2008]] during the [[Wizards of Waverly Place]] marathon. The music video for "We Rock" was shown on [[April 19]], [[2008]] as a part of Disney's ''Night of Premieres''. <!--SEE DISNEYCHANNELMEDIANET.COM-->


During lunch, an argument between Tess and Caitlyn escalates to a [[food fight]]. Tess portrays Caitlyn as the aggressor of the dispute to Brown Cesario, the camp's director and Shane's uncle; Brown punishes Caitlyn by making her work in the kitchen. Mitchie, worried Caitlyn will learn about her secret, does not defend her, to Caitlyn's annoyance.
==Cast==
*[[Demi Lovato]] as Mitchie Torres
*[[Jonas Brothers|Joe Jonas]] as Shane Gray
*[[Alyson Stoner]] as Caitlyn Geller
*[[Jonas Brothers|Kevin Jonas]] as Jason Gray
*[[Jonas Brothers|Nick Jonas]] as Nate Gray
*[[Meaghan Jette Martin]] as Tess Tyler
*[[Anna Maria Perez de Tagle]] as Ella
*[[Jasmine Richards]] as Peggy
*[[Renee Sandstrom]] as Peggy (singing voice) (uncredited)
*[[Aaryn Doyle]] as Lola Scott
*[[Jordan Francis]] as Barron
*Roshon Fegan as Sander
*Giovanni Spina as Andy
*[[Maria Canals]] as Connie Torres
*[[Brenda Song]] ([[cameo appearance|cameo]]) as Girl Near Lake


Shane shares a song with Mitchie, which is a stylistic departure to his previous music with Connect 3. Doubtful his [[record label]] and fans would accept a change in musical direction, Mitchie expresses she likes the song. As Caitlyn arrives in the kitchen and learns about Mitchie's secret, they argue but reconcile at Pajama Jam, a pajama party music showcase, after Mitchie stands up to Tess when Tess attempts to upstage Caitlyn's performance.
==Characters==
[[Image:CampRockFinale.JPG|233px|right|The cast of ''Camp Rock'' in the "Final Jam" in the movie, performing ''We Rock'', main cast, from left to right starting from the front row: [[The Jonas Brothers|Joe Jonas]], [[Demi Lovato]], [[Meaghan Jette Martin]], [[Andrea Fowler]], [[Jordan Francis]], [[Anna Maria Perez de Tagle]], and [[Roshon Fegan]].]]


Jealous at seeing Mitchie and Shane together, Tess follows her and learns of her secret. Tess exposes Mitchie in front of campers; Shane, believing Mitchie lied to him solely to be with him because he is famous, breaks their friendship and Mitchie becomes ostracized at camp. Tess then deduces Mitchie is the mysterious singer. On the eve of Final Jam, Tess frames Mitchie and Caitlyn for stealing her bracelet, and Brown bans them from all camp activities until the end of Final Jam.


At Final Jam, which is judged by Connect 3, Peggy and Ella argue with Tess and opt not to perform with her as planned; Ella performs with fellow campers Barron James and Sander Loyer. Tess stumbles during her performance after TJ attends and takes a call, and then retreats backstage in tears. Peggy performs a solo song as Final Jam's closing act and eventual winner. When Brown announces the end of Final Jam, Mitchie and Caitlyn make the spotlights flicker; he lets them go on stage, proud they understood their ban was only until "the end of Final Jam". As Mitchie sings, Shane realizes she is the mysterious singer, and they reconcile by singing together. Backstage, Tess apologizes to Peggy and Ella and tells Brown that she staged the theft of her bracelet.
*'''Mitchie Torres''' ([[Demi Lovato]]) is the female protagonist of the movie. She isn't very rich, but she had always wanted to go to Camp Rock. In order to do that, she had to work along with her mother, Connie, in the kitchen and mess halls.
*'''Shane Gray''' ([[Joe Jonas]]) is the male protagonist of the movie. He is the lead singer of the band, ''Connect Three''. The other two band members include Nate ([[Nick Jonas]]) and Jason ([[Kevin Jonas]]). In the beginning of the movie, he is shown to be hot-tempered and rather full of himself. Nate and Jason make Shane come back to Camp Rock, where he first began to love music. As the movie goes on, Shane hears a girl, Mitchie Torres, singing and she reminded him of the music that used to inspire him, and is tempted to find the girl behind the talented voice.
*'''Caitlyn Geller''' ([[Alyson Stoner]]) is Mitchie's best friend, and they met at Camp Rock. Caitlyn is the only girl who wasn't mean or rude to Mitchie. She wants to be a producer and is constantly carrying her laptop around. She also has an intense rivalry with and, apparently, a hatred for Tess.
*'''Nate''' ([[Nick Jonas]]) is the guitarist and vocalist of the band, ''Connect Three''. He is practical, but sometimes bossy and serious towards his band mates; he's the one who suggested Shane go to Camp Rock.
*'''Jason''' ([[Kevin Jonas]]) is the lead guitarist of the band, ''Connect Three''. He is spacey, out there, and the "airhead" of the band.
*'''Tess Tyler''' ([[Meaghan Jette Martin]]) is the female antagonist of the film. She went to Camp Rock to be "too cool" and wants to be a [[pop star]]. She is very popular but very mean to others, especially Mitchie, and even purposely blames Mitchie for stealing her charm bracelet so that she can be banned from all camp activities. Her role in Camp Rock is very simialar to that of Sharpay Evans in High School Musical franchise.
*'''Ella''' ([[Anna Maria Perez de Tagle]]) is one of Tess's best friends. She follows Tess around and does whatever she tells her to do, although she isn't as completely mean as Tess. Ella is the girly girl of the mean girl clique; she's obsessed with lip gloss and nail polish. One of the reasons why she is friends with Tess is because she wants to be popular. She's also supposedly dumb, as seen in the trailer, where she has a dilemma of choosing between two nail polish the exact same color.
*'''Margaret "Peggy" Warburton''' ([[Jasmine Richards]]) is one of Tess's best friends and is part of Tess' group. She isn't quite as cruel as Tess but is still more so than Ella. Other than tagging along with them, she dreams of being a famous guitarist and singer.
*'''Connie Torres''' ([[Maria Canals]]) is Mitchie's mother. She is supportive of Mitchie's dreams, and got her in Camp Rock. She is the cook of the camp.
*'''Lola Scott''' ([[Aaryn Doyle]]) is a talented singer, who has been going to Camp Rock for a long time and becomes friends with Caitlyn, Barron, Sander, and Mitchie.
*'''Barron ''' ([[Jordan Francis]]) is a [[Latin people|Latino]] mischief maker at Camp Rock and best friend of Sander. He and Sander want to be [[reggaeton]] artists.
*'''Sander ''' (Roshon Fegan) is the best friend of Barron and camper at Camp Rock. He is a [[reggaeton]] artist like Barron.
*'''Andy '''(Giovanni Spina) is a camper at Camp Rock who becomes friends with Barron and Sander. He would like to be a drummer.


In the [[Alternate ending|extended ending]], Caitlyn invites Mitchie, Tess, Peggy, and Ella to the recording studio she built in her garage.
==Soundtrack==
{{main|Camp Rock (soundtrack)}}
#"[[We Rock (Camp Rock song)|We Rock]]" - Full Cast
#"Play My Music" - Jonas Brothers
#"Gotta Find You" - Shane
#"Start the Party" - Barron
#"Who Will I Be?" - Mitchie
#"This Is Me" - Mitchie and Shane
#"Hasta La Vista" - Barron, and Sander
#"Here I Am" - Peggy
#"Too Cool" - Tess
#"Our Time Is Here" (Bonus Track) - Mitchie, Lola, and Tess
#"2 Stars" - Tess
#"What It Takes" - Lola


== Cast ==
[[Target]] also is selling the 2-disc Collector's Special Edition Version of the Soundtrack includingwith a bonus DVD that includes the following:
* [[Demi Lovato]] as Mitchie Torres, a young girl aspiring to be a singer.
* [[Joe Jonas]] as Shane Gray, the spoiled and arrogant lead singer of the popular music trio Connect 3.
* [[Meaghan Martin]] as Tess Tyler, a shallow and self-centered girl known as the "diva of Camp Rock".
* [[Alyson Stoner]] as Caitlyn Gellar, a Camp Rock attendee whom Mitchie befriends.
* [[Maria Canals-Barrera]] as Connie Torres, Mitchie's mother and Camp Rock's new cook.
* [[Daniel Fathers]] as Brown Cessario, Camp Rock's camp director.
* [[Julie Brown]] as Dee La Duke, Camp Rock's musical director.
* [[Anna Maria Perez de Tagle]] as Ella Pador, a Camp Rock attendee and Tess's friend.
* [[Jasmine Richards]] as Margaret "Peggy" Dupree, a Camp Rock attendee and Tess's friend.
** [[Renee Sands]] as Peggy's singing voice.
* [[Jordan Francis]] as Barron James, a Camp Rock attendee and rapper.
* [[Roshon Fegan]] as Sander Loyer, a Camp Rock attendee and rapper.
* [[Nick Jonas]] as Nate Gray, a member of the popular music trio Connect 3.
* [[Kevin Jonas]] as Jason Gray, a member of the popular music trio Connect 3.
* [[Aaryn Doyle]] as Lola Scott, a Camp Rock attendee and singer.
* Giovanni Spina as Andy, a Camp Rock attendee and drummer.
* Edward Jaunz as Steve Torres, Mitchie's father.
* Jennifer Ricci as T.J. Tyler, Tess's mother and a famous singer.


==Production==
Rock On - Making Of The Music,
''Camp Rock'' was filmed between September and October 2007 at [[YMCA Camp Wanakita]] in [[Dysart et al, Ontario|Haliburton, Ontario]], and Kilcoo Camp in [[Minden Hills|Minden, Ontario]].<ref>[http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=702118&archive=true Disney sets up camp at Wanakita]{{Dead link|date=November 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes}}. (October 11, 2007) Haliburton Echo. Accessed 2012-02-07.</ref><ref>[http://www.buddytv.com/articles/camp-rock/camp-rock-joe-jonas-not-dating-21341.aspx Camp Rock: Joe Jonas Not Dating Female Co-Star] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090109012148/http://www.buddytv.com/articles/camp-rock/camp-rock-joe-jonas-not-dating-21341.aspx|date=2009-01-09}}. (July 21, 2008) US Magazine. Accessed 2012-02-07.</ref>
Jonas Brothers - New Album Preview,
Music Video,
Camp Rock Scrapbook - Photo Slideshow


===Music Videos===
==Soundtrack==
{{Main|Camp Rock (soundtrack)}}
The ''Camp Rock'' soundtrack features lead vocals from Demi Lovato, Jonas Brothers, Roshon Fegan, Renee Sandstrom, Meaghan Martin, Jordan Francis and Aaryn Doyle. It was released on June 17, 2008, by [[Walt Disney Records]]. Full songs of the album were made available on Camp Rock's official web site for one week beginning June 10, and the full soundtrack premiered on [[Radio Disney]] on June 14, during Planet Premiere: Camp Rock. The soundtrack was released in the United Kingdom one month later on July 14.


The album reached top ten in six countries, among which peaked at number 3 for four weeks on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] album charts, selling over 188,000 units in its first week.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1044979/coldplay-cruises-to-no-1-on-the-billboard-200 |title=Coldplay Cruises To No. 1 On The Billboard 200 |date=25 June 2008 |magazine=Billboard |accessdate=6 November 2022 |archive-date=June 22, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130622062746/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1044979/coldplay-cruises-to-no-1-on-the-billboard-200 |url-status=live }}</ref> It also topped the [[Billboard charts|Soundtrack chart]] in the country. The album was certified [[RIAA certification|Platinum]] by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA) after selling over a million copies in the United States.{{Certification Cite Ref|region=United States|title=Camp Rock |artist=Soundtrack|type=album}} In Brazil, Mexico and Spain, the album was also certified [[List of music recording certifications|platinum]] by the [[Pro-Música Brasil|PMB]], [[Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas|AMPROFON]] and [[Productores de Música de España|PROMUSICAE]] respectively.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.abpd.org.br/certificados_interna.asp?sArtista=Diversos |title=Associayco Brasileira de Produtores de Disco |publisher=ABPD |access-date=2012-02-09 |archive-date=February 8, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120208030931/http://www.abpd.org.br/certificados_interna.asp?sArtista=Diversos |url-status=live}}</ref>{{Certification Cite Ref|region=Mexico|title=Camp Rock |artist=Varios|type=album}}{{Certification Cite Ref|region=Spain|title=Camp Rock |artist=B.S.O.|type=album|certyear=2008|certmonth=52}}
To build up anticipation for Camp Rock, Disney released five music videos, over time, in this order.


==Release and marketing==
#"We Rock"
===Home media===
#"Play My Music"
The [[DVD]] and [[Blu-ray]] of the film, titled ''Camp Rock: Extended Rock Star Edition'', was released by [[Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment]] on August 19, 2008.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.joe-jonas.com |title=Camp Rock: Extended Rock Star Edition release |publisher=www.joe-jonas.com |access-date=2008-05-31 |archive-date=2020-10-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023053656/http://joe-jonas.com/ |url-status=dead}}</ref> It was released in November in other countries, and on December 1 in the United Kingdom, only on DVD.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.play.com/DVD/DVD/4-/5890819/Camp-Rock/Product.html |title=Buy Camp Rock online at Play.com and read reviews. Free delivery to UK and Europe! |publisher=Play.com |access-date=2012-02-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080822060120/http://www.play.com/DVD/DVD/4-/5890819/Camp-Rock/Product.html |archive-date=2008-08-22 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Both the DVD and Blu-ray release contains an extended ending with an additional musical number ("Our Time Is Here"), the music videos, sing-along and karaoke functions, a gallery and more bonus features.
#"Start the Party"
#"This is Me"
#"Who Will I Be"


===Merchandise===
===Disney Karaoke Series: Camp Rock===
Merchandise of the film is sold at [[Target Corporation|Target]], [[Claire's]], and [[Limited Too]]. They include clothing (such as pajamas, T-shirts, and underwear), bags (tote bags, backpacks, etc.), bedding collection, toys, and dolls of the characters. [[Play Along Toys]], so far, has only released dolls of Mitchie and Shane. On May 13, 2008, [[Disney]] published ''Camp Rock: The Junior Novel'', by Lucy Ruggles, the novelization of the film. Target retail stores sell "special editions" of the novel, hardcover books that include photos.
A karaoke CD of the [[Camp Rock (soundtrack)|original soundtrack]], ''[[Disney Karaoke Series: Camp Rock]]'', will be release on [[September 17]], [[2008]], it will probably include some of the tracks on the original soundtrack. <ref>http://www.target.com/dp/B0019J6ZIC/sr=1-24/qid=1212536620/ref=sr_1_24/601-4586770-1394539?ie=UTF8&index=target&rh=k%3Acamp%20rock&page=1</ref>


==Premiere==
== Reception ==
=== Ratings ===
Camp Rock will be first available in Disney Channel on Demand on [[June 17]], [[2008]] which you have to subscribe first. Camp Rock will have a free tv premiere on [[Disney Channel]] in the [[United States]], on the [[Family Channel]] (in English) and on [[VRAK.TV]] (in French) in [[Canada]]. Camp Rock will premiere with a Camp Rock Weekend. It will start on [[Disney Channel]] and it will be hosted by [[The Jonas Brothers]], [[Demi Lovato]], [[Alyson Stoner]], [[Anna Maria Perez de Tagle]] and [[Meaghan Jette Martin]]. It will start with [[As the Bell Rings]] and [[Hannah Montana]] marathon. During the movie, previews of the The Jonas Brothers' new [[tv series]], [[J.O.N.A.S!]], and [[Disney]]'s new upcoming [[television movie]], [[The Cheetah Girls: One World]], will be shown during the [[commercials]] of Camp Rock. After the movie, the [[music video]] for [[Burnin' Up]] will premiere. There will also be an [[Simulcasts|audio simulcast]] on Radio Disney and [[Simulcasts|video simulcasts]] on [[Sprint]] and [[MobiTV]] devices. The next day, the movie will premiere on [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC's Wonderful World of Disney]] but only hosted by [[The Jonas Brothers]]. On Sunday, the movie will premiere on [[ABC Family]] with a never-before-seen episode of [[Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream]]. On Monday, the uncut full-length movie will be shown on [http://www.disney.com/camprock Disney.com] with loads of special features. Camp Rock will also premiere around the world after its premiere in the US and Canada. On Saturday, [[June 28]], [[2008]] Camp Rock will have a Rock-A-Long special presentation where song lyrics are visible on screen and you can print songs lyrics via DisneyChannel.com. There will be a dance-a-long special presentation. It is also the first DCOM to premiere on [[TV Asahi]], and the second DCOM to premiere on Japanese free TV, the first being [[High School Musical 2]] on [[Fuji Television|Fuji TV]].
''Camp Rock'' premiered on [[Disney Channel]] in the United States on June 20, 2008, with 8.9 million viewers, being the second most viewed [[List of Disney Channel original films#Disney Channel Original Movies|Disney Channel Original Movie]] at the time, only behind ''[[High School Musical 2]]'' (2007).<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ryan |first1=Joal |title=Camp Rocks HSM, But Not HSM2 |url=https://www.eonline.com/news/2216/camp-rocks-hsm-but-not-hsm2 |website=E! News |access-date=7 November 2022 |date=21 June 2008 |archive-date=November 7, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107014457/https://www.eonline.com/news/2216/camp-rocks-hsm-but-not-hsm2 |url-status=live}}</ref> Its June 21 showing on [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] had 3.47 million viewers, and its June 22 showing on [[Freeform (TV channel)|ABC Family]] had 3.73 million viewers, according to [[Luminate Data|Nielsen SoundScan]]. The DVD topped the national home video sales chart for the week ending August 24.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Arnold |first1=Thomas |title='Camp Rock' tops DVD sales |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/camp-rock-tops-dvd-sales-118204/ |website=The Hollywood Reporter |access-date=7 November 2022 |date=27 August 2008 |archive-date=November 7, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107020910/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/camp-rock-tops-dvd-sales-118204/ |url-status=live}}</ref> The film's premiere in Canada became [[Family Channel (Canadian TV channel)|Family Channel]]'s second-most-watched film ever, also behind ''[[High School Musical]]'', with 848,000 viewers.<ref name="bb"/> Its [[Disney Channel (Italian TV channel)|Disney Channel Italy]] premiere received 1.14 million viewers in September.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.digital-sat.it/new.php?id=15707 |title=Camp Rock, over a million viewers on Disney Channel <!-- Camp Rock, oltre un milione di spettatori su Disney Channel --> |website=Digital News |first1=Simone |last1=Rossi |date=29 September 2008 |language=it |access-date=October 9, 2008 |archive-date=December 8, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081208115337/http://www.digital-sat.it/new.php?id=15707 |url-status=live}}</ref> According to ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' the film attracted an audience of 146 million viewers in 160 nations and 30 languages.<ref name="new"/>
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{| class="wikitable"
! Region !! Channel !! Date
|-
! [[United States]]
| [[Disney Channel on Demand]]<br/>[[Disney Channel]]<br/>[[American Broadcasting Company|ABC Network]]<br/>[[ABC Family]]<br/>[[Disney.com]] in DXD
| [[June 17]], [[2008]]<br/>[[June 20]], [[2008]]<br/>[[June 21]], [[2008]]<br/>[[June 22]], [[2008]]<br/>[[June 23]], [[2008]]
|-
! [[Canada]]
| [[Family Channel]] {{en}}, [[VRAK.TV]] {{fr}}
| [[June 20]], [[2008]]
|-
! [[North]] [[Latin America]] ([[Mexico]], [[Venezuela]] & [[Colombia]])
| [[Disney Channel around the world|Disney Channelm Latinamerica North]]
| [[July 6]], [[2008]]
|-
! [[Brazil]]
| [[Disney Channel around the world|Disney Channel Brazil]]
| [[July 6]], [[2008]]
|-
! [[Australia]]
| [[Disney Channel Australia]]
| [[July 18]] or [[September 26]], [[2008]] (July 18th most likely, seeing as "coming soon" ads for the movie have already started airing on the Australian [[Disney Channel]] - the [[Today Show]] DID say September 26th, however this may have been a mistake, seeing as this is the SAME date that DVD/Blue-Ray disc of the film will be released in Australia.)
|-
! [[South]] [[Latin America]] ([[Argentina]], [[Chile]])
| [[Disney Channel around the world|Disney Channel Latinamerica South]]
| [[August 9]], [[2008]]
|-
! [[Japan]]
| Disney Channel Japan / [[TV Asahi]]* / Toei Channel*
| [[August 4]], [[2008]]
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! [[UK]]
| [[Disney Channel UK]]
| [[August 29]], [[2008]]
|-
! [[India]]
| [[Disney Channel India]]
| [[September 2]]
|-
|-
! [[Italy]]
| [[Disney Channel around the world|Disney Channel Italy]]
| [[September 3]], [[2008]]
|-
! [[Spain]]
| [[Disney Channel around the world|Disney Channel Spain]]
| [[September 20]], [[2008]]
|-
! [[New Zealand]]
| [[Disney Channel New Zealand]]
| [[September 6]], [[2008]]
|-
! [[France]]
| [[Disney Channel France]]
| [[September 7]], [[2008]]
|-
! [[Scandinavia]]
| [[Disney Channel Scandinavia]]
| [[September 12]], [[2008]]
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! [[Portugal]]
| [[Disney Channel around the world|Disney Channel Portugal]]
| [[September 16]], [[2008]]
|-
! [[Germany]]
| [[Disney Channel around the world|Disney Channel Germany]]
| [[September 19]], [[2008]]
|-
! [[Southeast Asia]]
| [[Disney Channel Asia]]
| [[September 21]], [[2008]]
|-
|}


=== Critical response ===
* This will be the first DCOM aired on both TV Asahi and Toei Channel with Japanese subtitles, with a Japanese dub airing in a later date.
The film received moderate reviews from critics. On the [[review aggregator]] website [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the film has a rating of 48% based on 21 reviews, with an average rating of 4.4/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "''Camp Rock'' wants to be the next ''High School Musical'', but its forgettable songs and dull premise hold it back".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/camp_rock |title=Camp Rock (2007) |website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]] |access-date=6 November 2022 |archive-date=November 29, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221129202201/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/camp_rock |url-status=live}}</ref> [[Metacritic]], which uses a [[weighted average]], assigned the film a score of 64 out of 100, based on 16 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/tv/camp-rock |title=Camp Rock - TV Show Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=6 November 2022 |archive-date=November 6, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221106220020/https://www.metacritic.com/tv/camp-rock |url-status=live}}</ref>


Brian Lowry of ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' stated that "it's difficult not to grudgingly admire the marketing savvy with which ''Camp Rock'' was assembled".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lowry |first1=Brian |title=Camp Rock Review |url=https://variety.com/2008/scene/markets-festivals/camp-rock-1117937474/ |website=Variety |access-date=6 November 2022 |date=19 June 2008 |archive-date=November 6, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221106230734/https://variety.com/2008/scene/markets-festivals/camp-rock-1117937474/ |url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[New York Post]]'' critic Austin Smith called it a "really great movie, like a modern-day version of an old [[Judy Garland]]-[[Mickey Rooney]] picture" in which the kids "put on a show that improves the lives of all who see it".<ref>{{cite web |title=Summer 'Camp' |url=https://nypost.com/2008/06/19/summer-camp/ |website=New York Post |access-date=6 November 2022 |last1=Smith |first1=Austin |date=19 June 2008 |archive-date=November 6, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221106230734/https://nypost.com/2008/06/19/summer-camp/ |url-status=live}}</ref> Barry Garron of ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' admired [[Matthew Diamond]]'s "solid enough" direction and [[Demi Lovato]]'s performance. He also said that with ''Camp Rock'', "Disney plucks another fresh face off its deep bench of young talent".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Garron |first1=Barry |title=Camp Rock review |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/camp-rock-125451/ |website=The Hollywood Reporter |access-date=6 November 2022 |date=17 June 2008 |archive-date=November 6, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221106230734/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/camp-rock-125451/ |url-status=live}}</ref> Robert Lloyd of ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' wrote that the film "isn't particularly good, but it's good at what it does", and called it "inauthentic".<ref>{{cite news |last1=Lloyd |first1=Robert |title=Disney's stamp is all over 'Camp' |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2008-jun-20-et-rock20-story.html |newspaper=LA Times |access-date=6 November 2022 |date=20 June 2008 |archive-date=November 6, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221106230734/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2008-jun-20-et-rock20-story.html |url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[USA Today]]''{{'}}s Robert Blanco called the film "simultaneously overdone and underproduced" and said that "it jerks its way from point to point without bothering to explain the characters' behavior or inject any life into its musical numbers". ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'''s Gillian Flynn said "the strange and objectionable thing about the film's morality tale is that no one makes an outright decision to be brave or better", and called it "so rigidly formulated and unremarkable" that by the time the cast sings its finale, ''[[We Rock (Camp Rock song)|We Rock]]'', "it's hard to agree".<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Flynn |first1=Gillian |title=Camp Rock |url=https://ew.com/article/2008/06/13/camp-rock/ |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |access-date=6 November 2022 |date=13 June 2008 |archive-date=November 26, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221126183705/https://ew.com/article/2008/06/13/camp-rock/ |url-status=live}}</ref>
==DVD and Blu-ray release==
The DVD and Blu-ray release for the movie, titled ''Camp Rock: Extended Rock Star Edition'', is planned for a release on [[August 19]] in the United States. But not until [[September 26]] in Australia. <ref>{{citeweb|url=http://www.joe-jonas.com|title=Camp Rock: Extended Rock Star Edition release|publisher=www.joe-jonas.com|accessdate=2008-05-31}}</ref> It will be released in November in other countries.


Following the critics' line of comparison to ''[[High School Musical (franchise)|High School Musical]]'', Jennifer Frey of ''[[The Washington Post]]'' said that ''Camp Rock''{{'}}s music is "in the same easy-to-memorize, dance-inspiring mode" as that of the previous franchise, "but not as catchy".<ref>{{cite web |title=Critic Reviews for Camp Rock (2008) |url=https://www.metacritic.com/tv/camp-rock/critic-reviews |website=Metacritic |access-date=7 November 2022 |archive-date=November 7, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107030011/https://www.metacritic.com/tv/camp-rock/critic-reviews |url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[New York Daily News|Daily News]]''{{'}}s David Hinckley agreed, saying that "the songs don't feel as fresh" and "the film is specifically designed to ride on the success of the previous one", but he praised its formula that "goes back to the animated Disney classics of decades past", and called it "catchy and fun, a rock-steady Disney hit". Hinckley also praised the talent and performance of leads Joe Jonas and Lovato.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hinckley |first1=David |title='Camp Rock' is a rock-steady Disney hit |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/camp-rock-rock-steady-disney-hit-article-1.293920 |website=New York Daily News |access-date=7 November 2022 |date=18 June 2008 |archive-date=August 3, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210803150405/https://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/camp-rock-rock-steady-disney-hit-article-1.293920 |url-status=live}}</ref>
Both the DVD and Blu-ray release will contain the following bonus features.<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://www.nickjonline.com|publisher=www.nickjonline.com|title=Bonus features|accessdate=2008-05-31}}</ref>
*Sing-Along and Karaoke functions
*"How To Be A Rock Star”
*"Jonas Brothers: Real Life Rock Stars"
*"Introducing Demi Lovato"
*"Too Cool: Setting The Stage"
*"Hasta La Vista: From Rehearsal To Final Jam”"
*Camp Rock music videos
*"Camp Memories" - a still gallery


In 2016, [[Billboard (magazine)|''Billboard'']]'s Maria Sherman named ''Camp Rock'' Lovato's best film to date, describing it as "something of a coming of age tale, one not only about believing in yourself, but accepting yourself".<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Sherman |first1=Maria |title='Camp Rock' & Beyond: Demi Lovato's Movies Ranked From Worst to Best |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/demi-lovato-movies-top-five-jonas-brothers-7534369/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=6 November 2022 |date=10 October 2016 |archive-date=November 6, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221106220017/https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/demi-lovato-movies-top-five-jonas-brothers-7534369/ |url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[USA Today]]'' added ''Camp Rock'' to the top ten best summer camp movies of all time.<ref>{{cite web |title=10 best movies about summer camp, from 'Camp Rock' to 'Friday the 13th' |url=https://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/entertainment/movies/2019/07/24/best-summer-camp-movies-camp-rock-meatballs-parent-trap/1706276001/ |website=USA Today |access-date=6 November 2022 |date=24 July 2019 |archive-date=November 6, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221106231417/https://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/entertainment/movies/2019/07/24/best-summer-camp-movies-camp-rock-meatballs-parent-trap/1706276001/ |url-status=live}}</ref> Rebecca Alter of ''[[Vulture (magazine)|Vulture]]'' ranked the film as one of the best Disney Channel Original Movies of all time.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Alter |first1=Rebecca |title=All 105 Disney Channel Original Movies, Ranked |url=https://www.vulture.com/article/best-disney-channel-original-movies-ranked.html |website=Vulture |access-date=8 November 2022 |date=4 May 2020 |archive-date=October 29, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201029173144/https://www.vulture.com/article/best-disney-channel-original-movies-ranked.html |url-status=live}}</ref>
==Other media==
===Book series===
On [[May 13]] ,[[2008]], [[Disney Press]] published ''Camp Rock: the Junior Novel'', by Lucy Ruggles, the novelization of the Disney film. It has been released to some Scholastic Book Fairs beforehand already. [[Target]] retail stores currently sells "special editions" of the novel, which is a hardcover book with some more special pages including photos.


==Sequel and spin-off==
===Activity books===
=== ''Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam'' ===
*'''Camp Rock Poster Book''' <ref>http://www.amazon.com/Camp-Rock-Poster-Book/dp/142311440X/ref=pd_bbs_sr_6?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1212623125&sr=8-6</ref> ([[May 13]], [[2008]])
{{Main|Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam}}
*'''Camp Rock Poster Book (Paperback)''' <ref>http://www.amazon.com/Camp-Rock-Poster-Book/dp/142311440X/ref=pd_bbs_sr_6?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1212623125&sr=8-6</ref> ([[May 13]], [[2008]])
After the great reception to the official premiere of ''Camp Rock'', being the second most viewed [[List of Disney Channel original films#Disney Channel Original Movies|Disney Channel Original Movie]] at the time, Disney confirmed a [[sequel]] to be produced in late spring 2009.<ref name="bb">{{cite magazine |last1=Nordyke |first1=Kimberly |title=Disney Already Developing 'Camp Rock' Sequel |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/disney-already-developing-camp-rock-sequel-1044991/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=6 November 2022 |date=24 June 2008 |archive-date=November 6, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221106205055/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/disney-already-developing-camp-rock-sequel-1044991/ |url-status=live}}</ref> Lovato, the Jonas Brothers, Martin, Canals-Barrera, Fathers, and Stoner reprised their main roles. [[Daniel Kash]], Matthew "Mdot" Finley, and [[Chloe Bridges]] joined the cast in the new film.<ref name="new">{{cite magazine |last1=Bond |first1=Paul |title=New Crew For 'Camp Rock 2' |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/new-crew-for-camp-rock-2-1268286/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=6 November 2022 |date=July 8, 2009 |archive-date=November 6, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221106205056/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/new-crew-for-camp-rock-2-1268286/ |url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam]]'' premiered on the [[Disney Channel]] on September 3, 2010, reaching a total of 7.9 million viewers on its first broadcast, the most for a film on cable television in the year.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Herbert |first1=Steven |title='Camp Rock 2' is a hit with viewers |url=https://www.ocregister.com/2010/09/09/camp-rock-2-is-a-hit-with-viewers/ |website=The Orange County Register |access-date=6 November 2022 |date=September 2010 |archive-date=July 16, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190716185924/https://www.ocregister.com/2010/09/09/camp-rock-2-is-a-hit-with-viewers/ |url-status=live}}</ref> The film was directed by [[Paul Hoen]] and written by [[Dan Berendsen]], Karin Gist and Regina Hicks. It was shot in [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]], from September 3 to October 16, 2009, filming the scenes at the [[French River (Ontario)|French River]], Kilcoo Camp, [[The Kingbridge Centre]], and [[North York Ski Centre|Earl Bales Park]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/2010/09/01/behind_the_scenes_of_jonas_brothers_camp_rock_2.html |title=Behind the scenes of Jonas Brothers' Camp Rock 2 |last=Ouzounian |first=Richard |date=1 September 2010 |work=Toronto Star |access-date=6 November 2022 |archive-date=June 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180629011410/https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/2010/09/01/behind_the_scenes_of_jonas_brothers_camp_rock_2.html |url-status=live}}</ref> It was the last sequel of a Disney Channel Original Movie, until ''[[Teen Beach 2]]'', in 2015.
*'''Disney Channel's Camp Rock: The Musical Memories''' <ref>http://www.amazon.com/Disney-Channels-Camp-Rock-Memories/dp/0794416993/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_b</ref> by Cynthia Stierle ([[June 3]], [[2008]])
*'''Camp Rock Photo Album with Full-Size Poster''' <ref>http://www.amazon.com/Camp-Photo-Album-Full-Size-Poster/dp/0766631990/ref=pd_bbs_9?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1212623125&sr=8-9</ref> ([[June 13]], [[2008]])
*'''Camp Rock Sticker Activity Book''' <ref>http://www.amazon.com/Camp-Rock-Sticker-Activity-Book/dp/0766631915/ref=pd_bbs_11?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1212623125&sr=8-11</ref> ([[June 13]], [[2008]])
*'''Camp Rock Jam Session Activity Book''' <ref>http://www.amazon.com/Camp-Rock-Session-Activity-Book/dp/0766632172/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1212623396&sr=8-17</ref> ([[June 13]], [[2008]])
*'''Camp Rock Rockstar Dreams Activity Book''' <ref>http://www.amazon.com/Camp-Rock-Rockstar-Dreams-Activity/dp/0766632180/ref=sr_1_26?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1212623396&sr=8-26</ref> ([[June 13]], [[2008]])


===Calendar===
=== ''My Camp Rock'' ===
{{Main|My Camp Rock}}
A calendar for the movie, '''Disney Camp Rock 2009 Calendar''' <ref>http://www.target.com/Play-Along-Toys-CHLD-Fash/dp/B0018ZY156/sr=1-17/qid=1212623678/ref=sr_1_17/601-4586770-1394539?ie=UTF8&index=target&rh=k%3Acamp%20rock&page=1</ref> is scheduled to be released on [[August 13]], [[2008]].
''[[My Camp Rock]]'', a singing competition based on ''Camp Rock'', aired between 2009 and 2010. It had five international editions: a [[My Camp Rock#Scandinavian version|Scandinavian]], [[My Camp Rock#Spanish version|Spanish]], [[My Camp Rock#Benelux version|Benelux]], [[My Camp Rock#French version|French]] and [[My Camp Rock#British version|British]] version, the original. It invited viewers to log online and make a video of themselves singing "[[This Is Me (Demi Lovato song)|This Is Me]]" and "[[We Rock (Camp Rock song)|We Rock]]" as a group, a duet or a solo. The competition was open to children aged 8 to 16. The best 8 entries were picked to participate in the TV show, and to attend a 4-day intensive Camp Rock-style singing and dancing workshop. They had the opportunity to demonstrate their musical talent to the panel of judges through a range of music and physical activities. In the Final Jam, the viewer vote decided the winner. The prize for the winner was to have their version of a song from the film professionally recorded and released along with a music video. The winner of the first British edition was [[Holly Hull]], 14, from [[Camberley]], [[Surrey]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/5235565/Photo-gallery-the-finale-of-the-Disney-talent-show-My-Camp-Rock.html |title=Photo gallery: the finale of the Disney talent show My Camp Rock |access-date=6 November 2022 |date=27 April 2009 |archive-date=November 6, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221106205055/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/5235565/Photo-gallery-the-finale-of-the-Disney-talent-show-My-Camp-Rock.html |url-status=live}}</ref>

===Merchandise===
Merchandise of the movie are currently selling exclusively at [[Target]] retail stores. They include clothings (such as pajamas <ref>http://www.amazon.com/Licensed-Pink-Girls-Camp-Rock/dp/B0016KOXJ2/ref=sr_1_43?ie=UTF8&s=apparel&qid=1212623537&sr=8-43</ref>, tee shirts, and underwear), bags (tote bags, backpacks, etc)<ref>http://www.target.com/Camp-Rock-Messenger-Bag-Black/dp/B0015DMJVY/sr=1-11/qid=1212623678/ref=sr_1_11/601-4586770-1394539?ie=UTF8&index=target&rh=k%3Acamp%20rock&page=1</ref>, bedding collection <ref>http://www.amazon.com/Camp-Rock-Comforter-Full/dp/B0016PNSPC/ref=sr_1_48?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1212623537&sr=8-48</ref>, toys <ref>http://www.target.com/Disney-Camp-Rock-Dance-Mat/dp/B00155L274/sr=1-1/qid=1212623678/ref=sr_1_1/601-4586770-1394539?ie=UTF8&index=target&rh=k%3Acamp%20rock&page=1</ref>, and dolls of the characters. <ref>http://www.target.com/Play-Along-Toys-CHLD-Fash/dp/B0018ZY156/sr=1-17/qid=1212623678/ref=sr_1_17/601-4586770-1394539?ie=UTF8&index=target&rh=k%3Acamp%20rock&page=1</ref> [[Play Along Toys]], so far, has only released dolls of Mitchie and Shane.

==Camp Rock 2==
[[Gary Marsh]], the president of the Disney Channel World, had confirmed about a sequel to ''Camp Rock'' to [[New York daily News]]; a script is already being written for 'Camp Rock 2'. <ref>http://chattahbox.com/entertainment/2008/06/17/disney-already-planning-sequel-to-camp-rock/</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Wikiquote}}
* [http://www.disneychannel.com/CampRock Official Camp Rock Site]
{{Portal|Disney}}
* [http://www.myspace.com/disneycamprock Official Myspace]
* {{IMDb title|id=1055366|title=Camp Rock}}
* [http://abcfamily.go.com/abcfamily/path/section_Movies+Camp-Rock/page_Detail Official Camp Rock ABC Family Site]
* [http://abc.go.com/specials/camprock/index Official Camp Rock ABC Site]
* [http://www.jbfan.org Camp Rock Information]
* {{imdb title|id=1055366|title=Camp Rock}}
* [http://disneylatino.com/disneychannel/camprock/ Latinamerican Official Camp Rock Site]
* [http://disneymusic.disney.go.com/albums/camprock.html Camp Rock Soundtrack]
* [http://www.disney.com.br/DisneyChannel/Programas/show_547_CampRock/teaser/ Brazilian Official Camp Rock Site]
* [http://www.camprockclub.com/ Camp Rock Fan Club]


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Camp Rock
Extended Rock Star Edition DVD cover
Written by
Directed byMatthew Diamond
Starring
ComposerDavid Kitay
Country of originUnited States
Canada
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerKevin Lafferty
CinematographyDean Cundey
EditorGirish Bhargava
Running time99 minutes
Production companiesSudden Motion Productions
Alan Sacks Productions
Original release
NetworkDisney Channel
Family Channel
ReleaseJune 20, 2008 (2008-06-20)
Related

Camp Rock is a 2008 musical television film directed by Matthew Diamond from a screenplay by Karin Gist, Regina Hicks, Julie Brown, and Paul Brown. The 73rd Disney Channel Original Movie (DCOM), the film stars Demi Lovato, Joe Jonas, Meaghan Martin, Maria Canals-Barrera, Daniel Fathers, and Alyson Stoner. In the film, aspiring teenage singer Mitchie Torres (Lovato) visits Camp Rock, a summer music camp.

The film premiered on Disney Channel on June 20, 2008. Camp Rock was the second DCOM to air on ABC's The Wonderful World of Disney after its premiere on Disney Channel and was placed on the iTunes Store for digital purchase shortly after its premiere. The film was watched by 8.9 million viewers on the night of its premiere and is currently the third highest viewed DCOM of all time, behind High School Musical 2 and Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie. A sequel, Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, premiered on September 3, 2010.

Plot

Shy singer Mitchie Torres and her family are unable to afford the fees required to attend Camp Rock, a summer music camp. Her mother, Connie, a chef, is hired to cater food for the camp, which enables Mitchie to attend at a discounted rate. Her mother tasks Mitchie to help her in the kitchen when not performing camp duties. Upon arrival, Mitchie meets fellow camper Caitlyn Gellar, an aspiring music producer.

Shane Gray, the spoiled lead singer of the pop music trio Connect 3, returns to Camp Rock at his bandmates' behest to rehabilitate Shane's public image. Shane assumes a position as a dance instructor and is required to record a song with the winner of Final Jam, the camp's closing singing competition. Shane overhears Mitchie singing in a hall; unable to see her before she leaves, he obsesses over finding her, with the camp knowing he is searching for the girl with "the voice".

During Opening Jam, a camp meet-and-greet, Mitchie learns the campers are rich or well-connected. Embarrassed at being able to attend camp due to Connie's catering, Mitchie lies to Tess Tyler (the popular daughter of singer TJ Tyler) and her friends Ella Pador and Margaret "Peggy" Dupree that her mother is the president of the Chinese department of the music channel Hot Tunes TV. Impressed, Tess invites Mitchie to join her group at the disappointment of Caitlyn, who advises against Mitchie becoming friends with Tess.

During lunch, an argument between Tess and Caitlyn escalates to a food fight. Tess portrays Caitlyn as the aggressor of the dispute to Brown Cesario, the camp's director and Shane's uncle; Brown punishes Caitlyn by making her work in the kitchen. Mitchie, worried Caitlyn will learn about her secret, does not defend her, to Caitlyn's annoyance.

Shane shares a song with Mitchie, which is a stylistic departure to his previous music with Connect 3. Doubtful his record label and fans would accept a change in musical direction, Mitchie expresses she likes the song. As Caitlyn arrives in the kitchen and learns about Mitchie's secret, they argue but reconcile at Pajama Jam, a pajama party music showcase, after Mitchie stands up to Tess when Tess attempts to upstage Caitlyn's performance.

Jealous at seeing Mitchie and Shane together, Tess follows her and learns of her secret. Tess exposes Mitchie in front of campers; Shane, believing Mitchie lied to him solely to be with him because he is famous, breaks their friendship and Mitchie becomes ostracized at camp. Tess then deduces Mitchie is the mysterious singer. On the eve of Final Jam, Tess frames Mitchie and Caitlyn for stealing her bracelet, and Brown bans them from all camp activities until the end of Final Jam.

At Final Jam, which is judged by Connect 3, Peggy and Ella argue with Tess and opt not to perform with her as planned; Ella performs with fellow campers Barron James and Sander Loyer. Tess stumbles during her performance after TJ attends and takes a call, and then retreats backstage in tears. Peggy performs a solo song as Final Jam's closing act and eventual winner. When Brown announces the end of Final Jam, Mitchie and Caitlyn make the spotlights flicker; he lets them go on stage, proud they understood their ban was only until "the end of Final Jam". As Mitchie sings, Shane realizes she is the mysterious singer, and they reconcile by singing together. Backstage, Tess apologizes to Peggy and Ella and tells Brown that she staged the theft of her bracelet.

In the extended ending, Caitlyn invites Mitchie, Tess, Peggy, and Ella to the recording studio she built in her garage.

Cast

  • Demi Lovato as Mitchie Torres, a young girl aspiring to be a singer.
  • Joe Jonas as Shane Gray, the spoiled and arrogant lead singer of the popular music trio Connect 3.
  • Meaghan Martin as Tess Tyler, a shallow and self-centered girl known as the "diva of Camp Rock".
  • Alyson Stoner as Caitlyn Gellar, a Camp Rock attendee whom Mitchie befriends.
  • Maria Canals-Barrera as Connie Torres, Mitchie's mother and Camp Rock's new cook.
  • Daniel Fathers as Brown Cessario, Camp Rock's camp director.
  • Julie Brown as Dee La Duke, Camp Rock's musical director.
  • Anna Maria Perez de Tagle as Ella Pador, a Camp Rock attendee and Tess's friend.
  • Jasmine Richards as Margaret "Peggy" Dupree, a Camp Rock attendee and Tess's friend.
  • Jordan Francis as Barron James, a Camp Rock attendee and rapper.
  • Roshon Fegan as Sander Loyer, a Camp Rock attendee and rapper.
  • Nick Jonas as Nate Gray, a member of the popular music trio Connect 3.
  • Kevin Jonas as Jason Gray, a member of the popular music trio Connect 3.
  • Aaryn Doyle as Lola Scott, a Camp Rock attendee and singer.
  • Giovanni Spina as Andy, a Camp Rock attendee and drummer.
  • Edward Jaunz as Steve Torres, Mitchie's father.
  • Jennifer Ricci as T.J. Tyler, Tess's mother and a famous singer.

Production

Camp Rock was filmed between September and October 2007 at YMCA Camp Wanakita in Haliburton, Ontario, and Kilcoo Camp in Minden, Ontario.[1][2]

Soundtrack

The Camp Rock soundtrack features lead vocals from Demi Lovato, Jonas Brothers, Roshon Fegan, Renee Sandstrom, Meaghan Martin, Jordan Francis and Aaryn Doyle. It was released on June 17, 2008, by Walt Disney Records. Full songs of the album were made available on Camp Rock's official web site for one week beginning June 10, and the full soundtrack premiered on Radio Disney on June 14, during Planet Premiere: Camp Rock. The soundtrack was released in the United Kingdom one month later on July 14.

The album reached top ten in six countries, among which peaked at number 3 for four weeks on the US Billboard 200 album charts, selling over 188,000 units in its first week.[3] It also topped the Soundtrack chart in the country. The album was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) after selling over a million copies in the United States.[4] In Brazil, Mexico and Spain, the album was also certified platinum by the PMB, AMPROFON and PROMUSICAE respectively.[5][6][7]

Release and marketing

Home media

The DVD and Blu-ray of the film, titled Camp Rock: Extended Rock Star Edition, was released by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment on August 19, 2008.[8] It was released in November in other countries, and on December 1 in the United Kingdom, only on DVD.[9] Both the DVD and Blu-ray release contains an extended ending with an additional musical number ("Our Time Is Here"), the music videos, sing-along and karaoke functions, a gallery and more bonus features.

Merchandise

Merchandise of the film is sold at Target, Claire's, and Limited Too. They include clothing (such as pajamas, T-shirts, and underwear), bags (tote bags, backpacks, etc.), bedding collection, toys, and dolls of the characters. Play Along Toys, so far, has only released dolls of Mitchie and Shane. On May 13, 2008, Disney published Camp Rock: The Junior Novel, by Lucy Ruggles, the novelization of the film. Target retail stores sell "special editions" of the novel, hardcover books that include photos.

Reception

Ratings

Camp Rock premiered on Disney Channel in the United States on June 20, 2008, with 8.9 million viewers, being the second most viewed Disney Channel Original Movie at the time, only behind High School Musical 2 (2007).[10] Its June 21 showing on ABC had 3.47 million viewers, and its June 22 showing on ABC Family had 3.73 million viewers, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The DVD topped the national home video sales chart for the week ending August 24.[11] The film's premiere in Canada became Family Channel's second-most-watched film ever, also behind High School Musical, with 848,000 viewers.[12] Its Disney Channel Italy premiere received 1.14 million viewers in September.[13] According to Billboard the film attracted an audience of 146 million viewers in 160 nations and 30 languages.[14]

Critical response

The film received moderate reviews from critics. On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a rating of 48% based on 21 reviews, with an average rating of 4.4/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "Camp Rock wants to be the next High School Musical, but its forgettable songs and dull premise hold it back".[15] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 64 out of 100, based on 16 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[16]

Brian Lowry of Variety stated that "it's difficult not to grudgingly admire the marketing savvy with which Camp Rock was assembled".[17] New York Post critic Austin Smith called it a "really great movie, like a modern-day version of an old Judy Garland-Mickey Rooney picture" in which the kids "put on a show that improves the lives of all who see it".[18] Barry Garron of The Hollywood Reporter admired Matthew Diamond's "solid enough" direction and Demi Lovato's performance. He also said that with Camp Rock, "Disney plucks another fresh face off its deep bench of young talent".[19] Robert Lloyd of Los Angeles Times wrote that the film "isn't particularly good, but it's good at what it does", and called it "inauthentic".[20] USA Today's Robert Blanco called the film "simultaneously overdone and underproduced" and said that "it jerks its way from point to point without bothering to explain the characters' behavior or inject any life into its musical numbers". Entertainment Weekly's Gillian Flynn said "the strange and objectionable thing about the film's morality tale is that no one makes an outright decision to be brave or better", and called it "so rigidly formulated and unremarkable" that by the time the cast sings its finale, We Rock, "it's hard to agree".[21]

Following the critics' line of comparison to High School Musical, Jennifer Frey of The Washington Post said that Camp Rock's music is "in the same easy-to-memorize, dance-inspiring mode" as that of the previous franchise, "but not as catchy".[22] Daily News's David Hinckley agreed, saying that "the songs don't feel as fresh" and "the film is specifically designed to ride on the success of the previous one", but he praised its formula that "goes back to the animated Disney classics of decades past", and called it "catchy and fun, a rock-steady Disney hit". Hinckley also praised the talent and performance of leads Joe Jonas and Lovato.[23]

In 2016, Billboard's Maria Sherman named Camp Rock Lovato's best film to date, describing it as "something of a coming of age tale, one not only about believing in yourself, but accepting yourself".[24] USA Today added Camp Rock to the top ten best summer camp movies of all time.[25] Rebecca Alter of Vulture ranked the film as one of the best Disney Channel Original Movies of all time.[26]

Sequel and spin-off

Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam

After the great reception to the official premiere of Camp Rock, being the second most viewed Disney Channel Original Movie at the time, Disney confirmed a sequel to be produced in late spring 2009.[12] Lovato, the Jonas Brothers, Martin, Canals-Barrera, Fathers, and Stoner reprised their main roles. Daniel Kash, Matthew "Mdot" Finley, and Chloe Bridges joined the cast in the new film.[14] Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam premiered on the Disney Channel on September 3, 2010, reaching a total of 7.9 million viewers on its first broadcast, the most for a film on cable television in the year.[27] The film was directed by Paul Hoen and written by Dan Berendsen, Karin Gist and Regina Hicks. It was shot in Toronto, Ontario, from September 3 to October 16, 2009, filming the scenes at the French River, Kilcoo Camp, The Kingbridge Centre, and Earl Bales Park.[28] It was the last sequel of a Disney Channel Original Movie, until Teen Beach 2, in 2015.

My Camp Rock

My Camp Rock, a singing competition based on Camp Rock, aired between 2009 and 2010. It had five international editions: a Scandinavian, Spanish, Benelux, French and British version, the original. It invited viewers to log online and make a video of themselves singing "This Is Me" and "We Rock" as a group, a duet or a solo. The competition was open to children aged 8 to 16. The best 8 entries were picked to participate in the TV show, and to attend a 4-day intensive Camp Rock-style singing and dancing workshop. They had the opportunity to demonstrate their musical talent to the panel of judges through a range of music and physical activities. In the Final Jam, the viewer vote decided the winner. The prize for the winner was to have their version of a song from the film professionally recorded and released along with a music video. The winner of the first British edition was Holly Hull, 14, from Camberley, Surrey.[29]

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