Verizon and Disney Channel Treat FiOS TV Customers With Advance Screening, Contests and a Chance to Meet Stars of 'Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam'

Verizon and Disney Channel Treat FiOS TV Customers With Advance Screening, Contests and a Chance to Meet Stars of 'Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam'

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., July 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon, Disney Channel and Radio Disney will herald the premiere of the highly anticipated "Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam" with an exclusive advance screening for FiOS TV subscribers and special events at Verizon stores (July 24, 25, 31 and Aug. 1). The events include personal appearances and autograph signings by stars of the movie and a chance to join the entire cast at the New York City red carpet premiere Aug. 18.

In addition, Verizon is holding a Facebook contest through which fans of FiOS can win a Walt Disney World® Resort vacation for four, complete with a VIP breakfast with select stars of the movie.

"Joining forces with Disney once again gives Verizon's customers a front-row seat to all of the excitement accompanying the second 'Camp Rock 2' movie," said John Wimsatt, senior vice president of marketing for Verizon. "With an advance screening and multiple contests, we are once again making FiOS the must-have entertainment service."

FiOS TV customers will be the first to see "Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam," with an advance screening on Video on Demand on Sept. 1, two days prior to the official launch (Sept. 3, 8 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. The movie stars Demi Lovato, Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas and Nick Jonas, all reprising their roles from the hit movie "Camp Rock." Joining the cast are newcomers Matthew "Mdot" Finley and Chloe Bridges and returning favorites Alyson Stoner, Meaghan Martin, Anna Maria Perez de Tagle, Roshon Fegan, Daniel Fathers and Maria Canals-Barrera.

Radio Disney took over two Verizon stores in New Jersey on July 24-25 and will do the same in New York July 31-Aug. 1 to host autograph signings with "Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam" stars Matthew "Mdot" Finley, Alyson Stoner and Chloe Bridges. Fans can also enter to win passes to the red carpet premiere of the movie, joining the entire cast, including the Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato, at Lincoln Center in New York City on Aug. 18.

A second contest offers consumers who become a fan of FiOS on Facebook by Aug. 31 the chance to win a Walt Disney World® Resort vacation for four, including a star-studded VIP breakfast with select stars of the movie. Verizon is also offering fans on the FiOS Facebook page behind-the-scenes clips from the movie as well as exclusive content from the stars.

Music from the "Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam" soundtrack, including "It's On" and "Can't Back Down," will be available on Verizon Wireless' V CAST Music as ringtones and ringback tones beginning Aug. 5 and as full-song downloads when the soundtrack is released on Walt Disney Records, Aug. 10.

Beginning Sept. 3, "Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam" will join other Disney programming on FiOS TV Channels 250 in standard definition and 780 in high definition. Disney Channel is part of Verizon's broad collection of programming, with more than 565 all-digital channels, including up to 142 in high definition. FiOS also provides next-generation interactive services including an advanced interactive media guide; social TV, news and entertainment widgets; remote DVR management; multi-room DVR, and more.

For the latest news, updates and information about FiOS TV, visit www.verizon.com/newscenter and http://www.verizon.com/athomeblog.

About Verizon

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ)(NASDAQ:VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving more than 92 million customers nationwide. Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers innovative, seamless business solutions to customers around the world. A Dow 30 company, Verizon last year generated consolidated revenues of more than $107 billion. For more information, visit www.verizon.com.

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