After meeting in detention Stella (Hayley Kiyoko), Wen (Adam Hicks), Mohini (Naomi Scott), Charlie (Blake Michael) and Olivia (Bridgit Mendler) discover their common ground, develop friendships and eventually form the band, Lemonade Mouth. (c) Disney Channel
“Lemonade Mouth,” a musically driven Disney Channel Original Movie based on the same named book by Mark Peter Hughes, will air Friday, April 15.
The movie tells the story of a group of students who, after meeting in detention gradually realize their shared musical connection and the belief that it’s time for the students of Mesa High to stand up and be heard on things big and small (ranging from the school Principal’s exclusive support of the athletic programs to the removal of the popular organic lemonade from the cafeteria). Ultimately, as they open up to each other and form friendships, they start a band — Lemonade Mouth –that soon resonates with students sidelined by the high school elite. However, not everyone in the school is ready to cheer them on, especially since the popular rock group Mudslide Crush is determined to maintain their headline status and win the coveted Rising Star music competition at Mesa High.
The Disney Channel original movie Lemonade Mouth explores the value of “believing in yourself,” “following your dreams,” “celebrating family” and “staying true to yourself” (c) Disney Channel
The cast includes several popular Disney Channel actors including Bridgit Mendler (“Good Luck Charlie”) as lead vocalist Olivia White, Adam Hicks (Disney XD’s “Zeke and Luther”) as keyboardist Wen Giford, Hayley Kiyoko (“Wizards of Waverly Place”) as electric guitarist Stella Yamada, Naomi Scott (Disney Channel UK’s “Life Bites”) as bass guitarist Mohini and newcomer Blake Michael (who landed the role via an open casting call), as percussionist Charlie Delgado.
The movie’s soundtrack, featuring original songs spanning hip-hop, rock and pop/rock, will be available from Walt Disney Records Tuesday, April 12 on iTunes and in stores nationwide. Eighteen year-old Adam Hicks has songwriting credits on three of the music tracks, marking the first time a cast member has written a song performed in a Disney Channel Original Movie.