Raven Flexes Tween Power as Disney 'Girl'

2003-07-22 07:50:13 GMT (Reuters)
By Josh Spector

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Since it no longer counts Hilary Duff in its talent lineup, the Walt Disney Co. is determined to create a new "'tween" star and is anointing Raven, the 17-year-old actress who got her start as a 3-year-old on "The Cosby Show," as its newest big-screen debutante.

Raven, star of the highly rated Disney Channel series "That's So Raven," will try to build on her TV success for Disney by starring in the feature comedy "Disney's All-American Girl."

Produced by Debra Martin Chase ("The Princess Diaries"), "All-American Girl" is based on the best-selling novel from "The Princess Diaries" author Meg Cabot. Raven will star as a young girl who inadvertently saves the life of the president of the United States and becomes a national hero.

Jennie Biggs adapted the novel, and Allison Burnett is working on a rewrite. Raven's father, Chris Pearman, is executive producing.

By casting Raven in the high-profile "All-American Girl," Disney is positioning her as its potential new queen of the tween audience, filling the void created when Duff, another Disney Channel series-turned-movie star, split with the company earlier this summer.

Duff made a name for herself playing "Lizzie McGuire" on both TV and in a Disney feature, "The Lizzie McGuire Movie," which opened April 26 and went on to gross $41 million.

However, when the studio tried to sign Duff to a new overall deal that would have included both television and film commitments, negotiations broke down, and the studio and star parted ways.

Raven, who previously was known as Raven-Symone, got an early start in front of the camera when she joined the cast of NBC's hit comedy "The Cosby Show" in 1989. She has gone on to become one of the most popular faces on the Disney Channel, with her series ranking second only to "Lizzie McGuire" with kids aged 6 to 11.

Raven also lends her voice to the channel's animated hit series "Kim Possible" and is starring in the upcoming musical TV movie "Cheetah Girls," also being produced by Chase.

While "All-American Girl" marks Raven's feature starring debut, she has previously appeared on the big screen in "Doctor Dolittle" and "The Little Rascals."

She also recently signed a record deal with Walt Disney Records and will sing three songs on an upcoming "That's So Raven" soundtrack in addition to releasing her own solo album next year. Additionally, Raven will likely contribute a song to the "All-American Girl" soundtrack.


I guess the same things can happen twice.I think Raven will be more appreciative of it!

Originally posted by jsizzle
Raven Flexes Tween Power as Disney 'Girl'

2003-07-22 07:50:13 GMT (Reuters)
By Josh Spector

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Since it no longer counts Hilary Duff in its talent lineup, the Walt Disney Co. is determined to create a new "'tween" star and is anointing Raven, the 17-year-old actress who got her start as a 3-year-old on "The Cosby Show," as its newest big-screen debutante.

Raven, star of the highly rated Disney Channel series "That's So Raven," will try to build on her TV success for Disney by starring in the feature comedy "Disney's All-American Girl."

Produced by Debra Martin Chase ("The Princess Diaries"), "All-American Girl" is based on the best-selling novel from "The Princess Diaries" author Meg Cabot. Raven will star as a young girl who inadvertently saves the life of the president of the United States and becomes a national hero.

Jennie Biggs adapted the novel, and Allison Burnett is working on a rewrite. Raven's father, Chris Pearman, is executive producing.

By casting Raven in the high-profile "All-American Girl," Disney is positioning her as its potential new queen of the tween audience, filling the void created when Duff, another Disney Channel series-turned-movie star, split with the company earlier this summer.

Duff made a name for herself playing "Lizzie McGuire" on both TV and in a Disney feature, "The Lizzie McGuire Movie," which opened April 26 and went on to gross $41 million.

However, when the studio tried to sign Duff to a new overall deal that would have included both television and film commitments, negotiations broke down, and the studio and star parted ways.

Raven, who previously was known as Raven-Symone, got an early start in front of the camera when she joined the cast of NBC's hit comedy "The Cosby Show" in 1989. She has gone on to become one of the most popular faces on the Disney Channel, with her series ranking second only to "Lizzie McGuire" with kids aged 6 to 11.

Raven also lends her voice to the channel's animated hit series "Kim Possible" and is starring in the upcoming musical TV movie "Cheetah Girls," also being produced by Chase.

While "All-American Girl" marks Raven's feature starring debut, she has previously appeared on the big screen in "Doctor Dolittle" and "The Little Rascals."

She also recently signed a record deal with Walt Disney Records and will sing three songs on an upcoming "That's So Raven" soundtrack in addition to releasing her own solo album next year. Additionally, Raven will likely contribute a song to the "All-American Girl" soundtrack.


I guess the same things can happen twice.I think Raven will be more appreciative of it!

OMG , i read that book!

What book,ALL-AMERICAN GIRL?Was it good?

Originally posted by jsizzle
What book,ALL-AMERICAN GIRL?Was it good?

yea, it as really good

YAY!! Now Raven may finally get the credit she deserves! That is awesome.:crazy:

YAY!!!!!!! I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RAVEN IS WAAAAY BETTER THAN HILARY!!!!! :woohoo:

Originally posted by Ravey
YAY!!!!!!! I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RAVEN IS WAAAAY BETTER THAN HILARY!!!!! :woohoo:

was that really neccersary?

Originally posted by SBTBprincess715
was that really neccersary?
Um...take a look around,it's the That's so Raven boards,ofcourse it's neccessary;)

Although what I don't like is,everytime there is an article about Raven,why does that worn out ass story about Hilary take up a whole paragraph?Think people who are reading about Raven wanna hear about what a great asset Hialry was to Disney,she's over!:D

Originally posted by jsizzle
Um...take a look around,it's the That's so Raven boards,ofcourse it's neccessary;)

Although what I don't like is,everytime there is an article about Raven,why does that worn out ass story about Hilary take up a whole paragraph?Think people who are reading about Raven wanna hear about what a great asset Hialry was to Disney,she's over!:D

umm yea, ok, then, how about this. OH RAVEN SUCKS HILARY IS WAYYYYYY better. doesn't that saound immature

oh and next time don't steal my cosuins avatar!

Originally posted by jsizzle
Although what I don't like is,everytime there is an article about Raven,why does that worn out ass story about Hilary take up a whole paragraph?Think people who are reading about Raven wanna hear about what a great asset Hialry was to Disney,she's over!:D [/B]

THANK YOU!! Hilary is over, and in my opinion, was never started. She isn't a good actress because she forces everything. If she would just let everything flow then she would be a better actress. If it is an article about RAVEN, then why would we want to hear about Hilary and how she has to fill her shoes? Raven is a much better actress and in my opinion, has filled two paris of "Hilary shoes". Raven just lets everything flow naturally and that is what makes her a better actress, along with experience, and physical comedy. Oh, and one more thing: HILARY CAN'T SING!!!!!! :mad:

Originally posted by Ravey
YAY!!!!!!! I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RAVEN IS WAAAAY BETTER THAN HILARY!!!!! :woohoo: :rockon:

Go Raven!!

Originally posted by SBTBprincess715
umm yea, ok, then, how about this. OH RAVEN SUCKS HILARY IS WAYYYYYY better. doesn't that saound immature
It's spelled sound:lol: ,You can think Raven sucks all you want,I think you're the immature one!
oh and next time don't steal my cosuins avatar!
I know,doesn't it look great in my avatar:D :p

Originally posted by jsizzle
It's spelled sound:lol: ,You can think Raven sucks all you want,I think you're the immature one!

I know,doesn't it look great in my avatar:D :p

no, i don't think Raevn sucks, i like her, buti wanted to give Ravey an exaample of what she sounds like

Ravey is just a dedicated fan who is saying how much she loves Rae. Apparantly, you are the only one that has a problem with it.

Yes it was neccessary. Because IMO Raven is WAAAAY better than Hilary.

listen Ravey,


we're all supposed to have our own opinons, but yet when i say that Hilary is wayyyy better than Raevn, everyone here jumps all over me! i don't think this is right

I think this getting old now im getting tired of Raven is better no Hilary is better im getting sick of that i think Hilary and Raven are the best okay

Originally posted by Lizzie McGuire
I think this getting old now im getting tired of Raven is better no Hilary is better im getting sick of that i think Hilary and Raven are the best okay

yea i know i'm tired of everyone saying " Raven is wayyyyyy better than Hilary" or vice versa, it gets annoying

yeah i know it is getting annoying and i like both of there they are the best

Originally posted by Lizzie McGuire
yeah i know it is getting annoying and i like both of there they are the best

yay even if i like Hilary a little more

Originally posted by Ravey
Yes it was neccessary. Because IMO Raven is WAAAAY better than Hilary. I Love It When You Say Stuff Like That Ravey, I Just Do!! :lol:

Originally posted by *MacGyver Gurl*
I Love It When You Say Stuff Like That Ravey, I Just Do!! :lol:

Haha me too. :rotflmao:

Originally posted by pumkinpie
Haha me too. :rotflmao: :lol:

Originally posted by *MacGyver Gurl*
I Love It When You Say Stuff Like That Ravey, I Just Do!! :lol:

:lol:

Originally posted by Ravey
:lol: :grady:

This according to Disney because Hilary is still very active in the entertainment industry. She has a album coming out. And I'm sure she'll try a new show or movies. But probably not with Disney the way they ended up treating her.

It was Hilary that being greedy. Disney made her really good offers. I'll just let the article explain it. http://www.eonline.com/News/Items/0%2C1%2C11865%2C00.html

I don't think Hilary greedy

Actually, she is cuz she demanded a much bigger paycheck and either quit or got fired cuz of it. So shes real greedy.

no she not why you guy stop saiding that it getting old now

Originally posted by Lizzie McGuire
no she not why you guy stop saiding that it getting old now

wha???:confused:

Originally posted by Lizzie McGuire
no she not why you guy stop saiding that it getting old now
Yes it is getting old,and this should end now.

Yeah im with you on that

Ok. Whatever you guys agree on is ok with me.:D