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Superstar · 06-23-2005, 03:03 AM

Lizzie who?
Once the dominant show for the Disney Channel, "Lizzie McGuire" has been far surpassed by the sitcom "That's So Raven."

"It is our most successful series," said Disney Channel president Rich Ross. "It has taken us where we got with 'Lizzie' and ratcheted it up to another level."

Consider this:

The cable channel has ordered a fourth season of the popular comedy series built around Raven - formerly known as Raven-Symone - the kid star of "The Cosby Show" as a teenager who happens to be a psychic.
It's the first time in the Disney Channel's history that it has gone beyond three seasons for an original series.

The channel has ordered a "That's So Raven" original movie for 2007 and executives recently cut a deal for "The Cheetah Girls II," an original film starring Raven as one of a quartet of young women singers based on the book series of the same name.

And the channel is significantly expanding the "Raven" product line, which this week adds a fragrance during a licensing show.
"It's also thrilling for us to show diversity," Ross said. "In the old days with a series, if you had an African-American star, it became, code-named urban....Raven couldn't be the franchise she is today if it was just driven by one ethnic group."

Production on the fourth season of "That's So Raven" begins next month. And when it stops, there will be 100 episodes - 65 has been the cutoff before. The Disney Channel will roll out the 22 new episodes over the next two years.

"The ratings are unbelievable and from the start Raven wanted to keep going. She believes there are more stories to tell," Ross said.

"We are fortunate to have a superstar in Raven, a comedy series that has created a strong emotional connection with viewers, and a property that has grown to have a life outside of television. We're looking forward to even greater success," said Gary Marsh, executive vice president of original programming and production for Disney.

It also helps that Raven has been acting for 16 years - she's 19 now - has a handle on the business and the success and failure rates of people leaving shows.

Also, she'll become a producer in the fourth season.

"And we're not saying we're finished at 100 [episodes], " said Ross. "We'll stop when Raven wants to stop or do something else."

Superstar · 06-23-2005, 03:04 AM

I'm really happy that TSR is continuing and Raven gets to become producer but I think Disney aren't really letting her branch out into other things.

moeee · 06-23-2005, 01:02 PM

wow....this is great news for raven. Congrats to her and everybody involved.

However, The next two season needs to be different than the last three.

Superstar · 06-23-2005, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by moeee

wow....this is great news for raven. Congrats to her and everybody involved.

However, The next two season needs to be different than the last three.

yeah, they need a new castmember

moeee · 06-23-2005, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Superstar

yeah, they need a new castmember

I agree. Eddie's gotta go. He brings nothing to the show.

Also, they need to change the intro music. I know everybody likes it, but now its just annoying.

Superstar · 06-23-2005, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by moeee

I agree. Eddie's gotta go. He brings nothing to the show.

Also, they need to change the intro music. I know everybody likes it, but now its just annoying.

Well as much I don't like Eddie, I doubt that'll happen. But they should bring in a new guy or something.

Well they re-recorded the intro music for season 3 but the only changed the music slightly.

moeee · 06-23-2005, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Superstar

Well as much I don't like Eddie, I doubt that'll happen. But they should bring in a new guy or something.

Well they re-recorded the intro music for season 3 but the only changed the music slightly.

a new character is always good for the show, but it should be somebody thier age.

I want a brand new recording of the show.

BTW....i love that keychain of raven! i want it too.

Superstar · 06-23-2005, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by moeee

a new character is always good for the show, but it should be somebody thier age.

I want a brand new recording of the show.

BTW....i love that keychain of raven! i want it too.

moeee · 06-23-2005, 04:36 PM

Did you create that?

Superstar · 06-28-2005, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by moeee

Did you create that?

nope.

robby76 · 06-28-2005, 11:44 AM

I wish Corey would learn how to act, he's the only part of the show I don't like. He's not even cute anymore, which I know is hard for child stars to handle.

As for a difference, why not Raven goes to college? Or is that a recipe for disaster? Just a thought.

moeee · 06-28-2005, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by robby76

I wish Corey would learn how to act, he's the only part of the show I don't like. He's not even cute anymore, which I know is hard for child stars to handle.

As for a difference, why not Raven goes to college? Or is that a recipe for disaster? Just a thought.

that would be a great idea. i mean, shes almost 20! cant be a teen forever.

moeee · 06-28-2005, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Superstar

nope.

PrettyinPink55 · 06-28-2005, 07:16 PM

SWEET!!! So that means more Raven??

moeee · 06-28-2005, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by PrettyinPink55

SWEET!!! So that means more Raven??

yes!

06-23-2005, 03:03 AM	#1
Superstar Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 08, 2003 Posts: 63,316	Raven Has Disney Raving - BIG NEWS INSIDE! Lizzie who? Once the dominant show for the Disney Channel, "Lizzie McGuire" has been far surpassed by the sitcom "That's So Raven." "It is our most successful series," said Disney Channel president Rich Ross. "It has taken us where we got with 'Lizzie' and ratcheted it up to another level." Consider this: The cable channel has ordered a fourth season of the popular comedy series built around Raven - formerly known as Raven-Symone - the kid star of "The Cosby Show" as a teenager who happens to be a psychic. It's the first time in the Disney Channel's history that it has gone beyond three seasons for an original series. The channel has ordered a "That's So Raven" original movie for 2007 and executives recently cut a deal for "The Cheetah Girls II," an original film starring Raven as one of a quartet of young women singers based on the book series of the same name. And the channel is significantly expanding the "Raven" product line, which this week adds a fragrance during a licensing show. "It's also thrilling for us to show diversity," Ross said. "In the old days with a series, if you had an African-American star, it became, code-named urban....Raven couldn't be the franchise she is today if it was just driven by one ethnic group." Production on the fourth season of "That's So Raven" begins next month. And when it stops, there will be 100 episodes - 65 has been the cutoff before. The Disney Channel will roll out the 22 new episodes over the next two years. "The ratings are unbelievable and from the start Raven wanted to keep going. She believes there are more stories to tell," Ross said. "We are fortunate to have a superstar in Raven, a comedy series that has created a strong emotional connection with viewers, and a property that has grown to have a life outside of television. We're looking forward to even greater success," said Gary Marsh, executive vice president of original programming and production for Disney. It also helps that Raven has been acting for 16 years - she's 19 now - has a handle on the business and the success and failure rates of people leaving shows. Also, she'll become a producer in the fourth season. "And we're not saying we're finished at 100 [episodes], " said Ross. "We'll stop when Raven wants to stop or do something else."

06-28-2005, 11:44 AM	#11
robby76 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 18, 2004 Posts: 949	I wish Corey would learn how to act, he's the only part of the show I don't like. He's not even cute anymore, which I know is hard for child stars to handle. As for a difference, why not Raven goes to college? Or is that a recipe for disaster? Just a thought.
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06-28-2005, 07:16 PM	#14
PrettyinPink55 Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 24,601	SWEET!!! So that means more Raven??
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06-23-2005, 03:04 AM	#2
Superstar Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 08, 2003 Posts: 63,316	I'm really happy that TSR is continuing and Raven gets to become producer but I think Disney aren't really letting her branch out into other things.

06-23-2005, 01:02 PM	#3
moeee Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pie Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 31, 2003 Posts: 40,094	wow....this is great news for raven. Congrats to her and everybody involved. However, The next two season needs to be different than the last three.

06-23-2005, 04:36 PM	#9
moeee Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pie Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 31, 2003 Posts: 40,094	Did you create that?