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jsizzle · 07-24-2003, 11:49 AM

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!

xOxMizzBrodyxOx · 07-24-2003, 11:52 AM

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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!

jsizzle · 07-24-2003, 01:38 PM

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

xOxMizzBrodyxOx · 07-24-2003, 02:09 PM

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

yea, it as really good

pumkinpie · 07-25-2003, 12:46 AM

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

Ravey · 07-25-2003, 02:56 AM

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

xOxMizzBrodyxOx · 07-25-2003, 09:58 AM

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

was that really neccersary?

jsizzle · 07-25-2003, 01:52 PM

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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!

xOxMizzBrodyxOx · 07-25-2003, 02:01 PM

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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!

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

xOxMizzBrodyxOx · 07-25-2003, 02:02 PM

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

pumkinpie · 07-25-2003, 03:40 PM

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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!

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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!!!!!!

*InThisMoment* · 07-25-2003, 07:01 PM

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

Go Raven!!

jsizzle · 07-25-2003, 08:06 PM

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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

,You can think Raven sucks all you want,I think you're the immature one!

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

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

xOxMizzBrodyxOx · 07-25-2003, 09:04 PM

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Originally posted by jsizzle
It's spelled sound ,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

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

pumkinpie · 07-25-2003, 10:06 PM

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.

07-24-2003, 11:49 AM	#1
jsizzle Coolest Raven Fan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 26, 2003 Location: Watching Raven-Symone grow older and get sexier... Posts: 1,188	'Raven' Disney's new 'Tween Queen' 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! Attached Images
	__________________ "Raven is a unique persona," "She has the comedic chops of Lucille Ball, the stage presence of Janet Jackson and she still has the warmth of Mary Tyler Moore. She's a comic genius."~Gary Marsh, executive vice president of programming and production at the Disney Channel. Raven MESSAGE BOARDS Click here to visit my Raven site/FanClub Click here to visit my Cheetah Girl site Visit my Disneymania 2 site Raven Release Dates January 27, 2004- Disneymania 2(featuring "True to your Heart") Febuary 10, 2004- Lion King 1 1/2 DVD(featuring "Grazing in the Grass") May 18, 2004- TSRaven soundtrack Fall 2004- All American Girl(Theatres)

07-25-2003, 12:46 AM	#5
pumkinpie RAVEN 4 EVA! Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 23, 2003 Location: Watchin my girl Raven become 5 times more succesful than Hilary Duff. Posts: 730	YAY!! Now Raven may finally get the credit she deserves! That is awesome.
	__________________ R.I.P. Tupac Shakur, 1971-1996 "I shall not feel no man but god, though I walk through the valley of death" - Tupac Shakur

07-24-2003, 01:38 PM	#3
jsizzle Coolest Raven Fan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 26, 2003 Location: Watching Raven-Symone grow older and get sexier... Posts: 1,188	What book,ALL-AMERICAN GIRL?Was it good?

07-25-2003, 02:56 AM	#6
Ravey Member Forum Icon Join Date: Apr 02, 2003 Posts: 53,025	YAY!!!!!!! I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RAVEN IS WAAAAY BETTER THAN HILARY!!!!!

07-25-2003, 02:02 PM	#10
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07-25-2003, 10:06 PM	#15
pumkinpie RAVEN 4 EVA! Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 23, 2003 Location: Watchin my girl Raven become 5 times more succesful than Hilary Duff. Posts: 730	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.