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cpkid102

11 February 2008, 01:46 AM

thr stage is now high school musical which is promoting the movie which is advertising

club penguin is going way down hill

yup its true i like arguing

Dracophile

11 February 2008, 01:51 AM

Disney owns High School Musical and Club Penguin. It is not paid advertising, but you are correct it is still advertising nonetheless.

This is just a form of internal advertising, promoting something else that the company owns. In business terms this is sometimes called "horizontal integration". You see this most often in television when channels such as Nickelodeon promote MTV Music Television (both are owned by Viacom International).

cpkid102

11 February 2008, 01:54 AM

lol then club penguin are lyers as it says 100% ad free on the website

now its around 85%

lol some people are now gonna call me a cp hater

Dracophile

11 February 2008, 01:57 AM

I checked the stage and I don't see it blatantly advertising High School Musical, I suppose it's just the layout of the stage?

Kittens & Cats

11 February 2008, 01:58 AM

lol then club penguin are lyers as it says 100% ad free on the website

now its around 85%

lol some people are now gonna call me a cp hater

You sure sound like a Clubpenguin hater to me.

cpkid102

11 February 2008, 02:01 AM

lol i aint exactly a hater as i play the game and i do enjoy playing it im just one of those people who are concerned about the attitude change on club penguin how people are becoming more agressive etc

i know alot of younger people around 9 10 who have started using worse language since the change in attitude

cpkid102

11 February 2008, 02:03 AM

I checked the stage and I don't see it blatantly advertising High School Musical, I suppose it's just the layout of the stage?

lol hey again

sorry if im becoming a real pain in the neck lol

isnt it werid that hsm is disney most popular movie of the past 2 years and now weirdly the stage is now a high school layout ??

there are millions of other layouts isnt it weird this one was picked at the peak of hsm's popularity

Kittens & Cats

11 February 2008, 02:04 AM

Clubpenguin is more commonly provoking childrens mis-behavior since less mature player have created accounts. Those players teach the young, sweet, children to be cold and mean, such as saying "Those clothes are ugly." Now honestly, do we need second graders insulting other peoples' clothes? No, but it happens anyway, and the majority of the people who do that are either on Clubpenguin or other online games, like Webkinz chat.

Dracophile

11 February 2008, 02:13 AM

lol hey again

sorry if im becoming a real pain in the neck lol

isnt it werid that hsm is disney most popular movie of the past 2 years and now weirdly the stage is now a high school layout ??

there are millions of other layouts isnt it weird this one was picked at the peak of hsm's popularity

Unless they are actually showing HSM characters, logos, music, or things like that which would clearly state it was HSM this is not an example of cross-promotion at all. Nickelodeon has a show called Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide, and in the 80's they had a show called Welcome Freshmen. What's to say this isn't a rip off of THAT high school setting?

True, it's close and people can make the connection but unless they're naming names and logos it's just a high school stage.

Kittens & Cats

11 February 2008, 02:50 AM

Unless they are actually showing HSM characters, logos, music, or things like that which would clearly state it was HSM this is not an example of cross-promotion at all. Nickelodeon has a show called Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide, and in the 80's they had a show called Welcome Freshmen. What's to say this isn't a rip off of THAT high school setting?

True, it's close and people can make the connection but unless they're naming names and logos it's just a high school stage.

Imagine waddling into the stage and hearing an HSM song, with a Zac Effron costume in the catalog.

:rolleyes:

Phenom

11 February 2008, 02:52 AM

Calm down, you would most likely do the same thing if you have
millions of gullible children on your side.

Dracophile

11 February 2008, 03:04 AM

Imagine waddling into the stage and hearing an HSM song, with a Zac Effron costume in the catalog.

:rolleyes:

I have never seen HSM 1 or 2 so thankfully my virgin ears have not been damaged by its theme.

vader

11 February 2008, 04:09 AM

well have you realized that disney has club penguin on there web sight now all the little [kids] wanna play they do they tell there parents they call club penguin you see its all DISNEYS FAULT :mad::mad::mad:

missmillionaire

11 February 2008, 05:45 AM

Dear Lord, Can we PLEASE get over this HSM thing?!?!:shout: It is barely ANYTHING like high school musical, the play revolves around mascots people! Not a pretty boy falling in love with a smart dudette cuz they can both sing. Sure, it has to do with sports and basketball and whatever, but they are selling moose heads, and parrot heads and stuff, not basketball uniforms and that dumb zac efron hair style. So therefor, CP isn't adevertising anything, at least not upfront. But still :rolleyes:

Remember people, MOOSES!

StarSkie

11 February 2008, 04:04 PM

Powdinet

11 February 2008, 04:10 PM

I have never seen HSM 1 or 2 so thankfully my virgin ears have not been damaged by its theme.

I can post the lyrics if you want, but ill be blind for a week:|

I think Disney has gone too far damaging what was a good game. Atleast they should think about the people who dont like HSM or any type of stuff like that.

Anyways, what you gotta do... I know, if you dont like the stage, dont go in it, simple.

well have you realized that disney has club penguin on there web sight now all the little [kids] wanna play they do they tell there parents they call club penguin you see its all DISNEYS FAULT :mad::mad::mad:

1.- What?
2.- If disney owns cp, they have to advertise it in theyre site...

walmartshrty

11 February 2008, 04:17 PM

I as much as I despise HSM, Disney has the right to advertise.

I'm not saying that they are. But if they were, they do have the rights to, and you just have to deal with it.

Andy_D6

11 February 2008, 04:26 PM

*sigh*-_- i miss the old CP before disney came and brough clubpenguin.....-_- thoses were the days...i hate high school musical or HSM as fans call it-_- PS who owns Clubpenguin before disney brought it?
PSS your lucky RFS that u never seen HSM its terrible!!!! i had to watch it when i went to a friends christmas party.......*shudder*

Powdinet

11 February 2008, 04:32 PM

Andy_D6

11 February 2008, 04:38 PM

I aint a fan of HSM and I say HSM. I cant even say it full because I make lots of typos.

Your PS: The makers of the game:rolleyes:

what companie is that then? miniclip? Rocketsnail? what? i know the makers of the game own but how should i know who they are???:mad: hey srry for being mad at you:blush:

Lucid Lizard

11 February 2008, 04:41 PM

I don't think Club Penguin is adversiting. They only adversite Disney, which is normal because they own Club Penguin. :)

Powdinet

11 February 2008, 04:42 PM

what companie is that then? miniclip? Rocketsnail? what? i know the makers of the game own but how should i know who they are???:mad: hey srry for being mad at you:blush:

The the new horizon companie or something. Miniclip is just a game advertiser. RSnail is a game developer(and creater)

EDITED: they changed names from new horizon interactive to Club Penguin Entertainment.

Mew-100

11 February 2008, 05:50 PM

Why would someone even try to advertise HSM? It sucks!

Animator06

11 February 2008, 05:52 PM

Imagine waddling into the stage and hearing an HSM song, with a Zac Effron costume in the catalog.

:rolleyes:

i think im gonna puke:sick:

walmartshrty

11 February 2008, 05:52 PM

i think im gonna puke:sick:

Just take deep breaths, think Metallica, think Metallica. STAY STRONG! DX

Powdinet

11 February 2008, 05:53 PM

Why would someone even try to advertise HSM? It sucks!

Because HSM is owned by disney who also owns cp...

zerwey

11 February 2008, 06:57 PM

I don't think Club Penguin is exactly advertising High School Musical (which I hate). It just seems like HSM because of the layout of the stage.

woof_whitesocks

11 February 2008, 07:11 PM

Imagine waddling into the stage and hearing an HSM song, with a Zac Effron costume in the catalog.

:rolleyes:

AKA, Hell.......

HSM is the worst Disney has produced so far.

Also, The stage has NOTHING to do with promiting HSM...
ITS JUST A HIGH SCHOOL SETTING FOR GOODNESS SAKE:mad:

zerwey

11 February 2008, 07:15 PM

Imagine waddling into the stage and hearing an HSM song, with a Zac Effron costume in the catalog.

:rolleyes:

How would there be a Zac Efron costume? I mean, how will it look? :|

Bluekingice

11 February 2008, 07:47 PM

I can post the lyrics if you want, but ill be blind for a week:|

I think Disney has gone too far damaging what was a good game. Atleast they should think about the people who dont like HSM or any type of stuff like that.

Anyways, what you gotta do... I know, if you dont like the stage, dont go in it, simple.

If only Nintendo bought Club Penguin instead of Disney...-_-

I think Disney is gonna ruin CP's ad-free reputation. If Nintendo bought CP instead of Disney, this "HSM" crap would've never happened

Dracophile

11 February 2008, 08:05 PM

what companie is that then? miniclip? Rocketsnail? what? i know the makers of the game own but how should i know who they are???:mad: hey srry for being mad at you:blush:

We (Miniclip) didn't make the game. New Horizon Interactive (a subsidiary of Rocketsnail Games) created the game from October 2005 - August 2007, and from then on it was purchased by Disney and the game is now worked on by the Disney company Club Penguin Entertainment, Inc.

I know that the old version of Club Penguin's developers promised that they'd never do in-game advertising, but they upheld their promise. NHI is no more, they have been replaced with other people who may or may not think the same way.

Flame_593

11 February 2008, 08:12 PM

We (Miniclip) didn't make the game. New Horizon Interactive (a subsidiary of Rocketsnail Games) created the game from October 2005 - August 2007, and from then on it was purchased by Disney and the game is now worked on by the Disney company Club Penguin Entertainment, Inc.

I know that the old version of Club Penguin's developers promised that they'd never do in-game advertising, but they upheld their promise. NHI is no more, they have been replaced with other people who may or may not think the same way.

So no NHI is dead? Disney took over everything?

Dracophile

11 February 2008, 08:14 PM

So no NHI is dead? Disney took over everything?

When Disney purchased the game and company, NHI was dismantled and Club Penguin Entertainment, Inc. took its place. I am fairly certain they kept all or most of the previous employees and they all kept their positions. I have just been mistakenly calling them "NHI" when I shouldn't be.

New Horizon Interactive is still an active company, though they may move on to other things:
http://www.nhinteractive.com/

Flame_593

11 February 2008, 08:16 PM

When Disney purchased the game and company, NHI was dismantled and Club Penguin Entertainment, Inc. took its place. I am fairly certain they kept all or most of the previous employees and they all kept their positions. I have just been mistakenly calling them "NHI" when I shouldn't be.

New Horizon Interactive is still an active company, though they may move on to other things:
http://www.nhinteractive.com/

Oh thanks for replying...thanks for clearing things up Mr Dragon:P

Pingu Chippa

11 February 2008, 08:49 PM

Imagine waddling into the stage and hearing an HSM song, with a Zac Effron costume in the catalog.

:rolleyes:

if club penguin had any torture weapon, i'd burst in to the stage and torture Zac Efron until he dies a slow and painful death, and blow up the theatre :)

Loonyluna9

11 February 2008, 10:16 PM

thr stage is now high school musical which is promoting the movie which is advertising

club penguin is going way down hill

yup its true i like arguing

Umm, The Stage isn't High School Musical, since when did HSM have moose and bird mascots, and a blue team? And really what big changes has Disney made to CP?

kyky1771

12 February 2008, 02:09 AM

Ya, I don't see anything HSM in the stage... I don't even go to the stage anyways O.o It's a waste of a room to me, Lol...

roofjumper

12 February 2008, 02:10 AM

that is good news! advertizing = more money for CP = better game quality

Rebellion Bane

12 February 2008, 03:05 AM

Grr, Disney is evil in my opinion.

If they come out with Disney clothing i will remember to kick mickey mouse twice as hard....

walmartshrty

12 February 2008, 03:30 AM

Grr, Disney is evil in my opinion.

If they come out with Disney clothing i will remember to kick mickey mouse twice as hard....

I think setting out a mouse-trap would be more effective. Just saying.

Dracophile

12 February 2008, 05:00 AM

that is good news! advertizing = more money for CP = better game quality

Club Penguin has already been given $700M and people are saying the quality of the game has plummeted since the Disney purchase.

I don't think I'm allowed to give my personal opinion on it all though, just stating what the general consensus among members is.

Plus, by advertising HSM in the game (if they are), they are not making more money for Club Penguin, they are trying to get more people interested in HSM so they buy that merchandise instead. If it were the other way around (say, someone playing CP in the background of a scene in HSM) then it would be product placement to get more people to buy into CP.

vader

12 February 2008, 05:39 AM

Dracophile

12 February 2008, 05:43 AM

but didnt they say we wouldnt notice any changes in the game thats crap wat they said umm lets see new filters

they said there would be no disney in the game hmm lie screw disney:mad::mad:

Club penguin should break the alliance

New filters aren't a bad thing. They are trying to stop bad and nasty language. We update the filters here every now and then too.

As for "alliance", there is no alliance. Club Penguin was bought for an insane amount of money and there is no turning back. It belongs to Disney, they have the monopoly, and they can build all of the little green houses and red hotels they want to on it.

Snathan!

12 February 2008, 04:04 PM

New filters aren't a bad thing. They are trying to stop bad and nasty language. We update the filters here every now and then too.

As for "alliance", there is no alliance. Club Penguin was bought for an insane amount of money and there is no turning back. It belongs to Disney, they have the monopoly, and they can build all of the little green houses and red hotels they want to on it.

lol. This isn't High School Musical! High schools just happen to be very popular places use. A lot of things can come up there. There is no mention of high school musical, so it isn't advertising. If they had high school musical banners up then I would quit.:sick:This didn't even cross my mind.

Loads of Disney shows, films and things made by completly seperate companies are set in high schools.

Game Lord

12 February 2008, 04:36 PM

lol. This isn't High School Musical! High schools just happen to be very popular places use. A lot of things can come up there. There is no mention of high school musical, so it isn't advertising. If they had high school musical banners up then I would quit.:sick:This didn't even cross my mind.

Loads of Disney shows, films and things made by completly seperate companies are set in high schools.

I don't think I need to say much. RFS seems to keep an eye on this thread. But anyway, I'll reply to this.

I agree that Disney and other companies do show films, TV shows, and other things set in high schools. However, I think most of us agree that the set was at least found from the idea of High School Musical. :rolleyes:

Yours sincerely,
Game Lord

Salamli

17 February 2008, 04:36 PM

thr stage is now high school musical which is promoting the movie which is advertising

club penguin is going way down hill

yup its true i like arguing

Thats Exactly what I was thinkin', doum, actaully at first when I saw the preview in the paper I thought it wud be that Cheesy movie!:mad:

walmartshrty

17 February 2008, 04:40 PM

Club Penguin has already been given $700M and people are saying the quality of the game has plummeted since the Disney purchase.

I don't think I'm allowed to give my personal opinion on it all though, just stating what the general consensus among members is.

Plus, by advertising HSM in the game (if they are), they are not making more money for Club Penguin, they are trying to get more people interested in HSM so they buy that merchandise instead. If it were the other way around (say, someone playing CP in the background of a scene in HSM) then it would be product placement to get more people to buy into CP.

I personally think the quality of the game has increased since Disney bought it. The parties are better, they did lower some of the filters. However, since I don't play, I cannot really prove this. I just know what I've seen as far as the parties go.

NordiquePenguin

17 February 2008, 04:59 PM

Club Penguin has already been given $700M and people are saying the quality of the game has plummeted since the Disney purchase.

I don't think I'm allowed to give my personal opinion on it all though, just stating what the general consensus among members is.

Plus, by advertising HSM in the game (if they are), they are not making more money for Club Penguin, they are trying to get more people interested in HSM so they buy that merchandise instead. If it were the other way around (say, someone playing CP in the background of a scene in HSM) then it would be product placement to get more people to buy into CP.

Perhaps they had a lot request for HSM type play? The movies are some of the most popular ones ever.

Szaman11

18 February 2008, 03:48 PM

New filters aren't a bad thing. They are trying to stop bad and nasty language. We update the filters here every now and then too.
My language is blocked :mad: i've losted half of my friends!

Yellowtail

18 February 2008, 03:58 PM

The stage is NOT High School Musical (shudder), no matter how similar.

Bluekingice

18 February 2008, 06:45 PM

that is good news! advertizing = more money for CP = better game quality

Not really. Advertising will ruin CP's ad-free reputation, causing less people to want to play.:( CP is a lot better as a stand alone company.;)

miniman

21 February 2008, 09:01 PM

I have never seen HSM 1 or 2 so thankfully my virgin ears have not been damaged by its theme.

Same here Rfs, Same heree.

legoless

21 February 2008, 09:36 PM

Imagine waddling into the stage and hearing an HSM song, with a Zac Effron costume in the catalog.

:rolleyes:

I am so sig quoting that! :D lol!

Lans

22 February 2008, 07:43 PM

Imagine waddling into the stage and hearing an HSM song, with a Zac Effron costume in the catalog.

:rolleyes:

I prefer to leave that unimagined.

I thought the same thing when I first saw the stage, but seriously, if you look at the script, it's nothing like High School Musical. It's about a moose mascot dealing with stage-fright.

I think you're jumping to conclusions a little bit here.

*Goes into theater*
*Sees gym*
"OMG HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL!"

It could hardly be considered an advertisement.