Feb. 28, 2014 A&E
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Disney Channel then and now Take a quick look at Disney Channel through the ages By Angelica Cataldo
Opinion Editor
Shia Labeouf (the star of “Even Stevens”) is now a movie actor. He starred in the Disney movie “Holes,“ and then took his career further when he starred in the “Transformers” movies.
Hilary Duff (Lizzie McGuire) married NHL player Mike Comrie, and they have a son, Luca Crus Comrie. After her time with Disney, Duff released numerous solo albums and is now retired.
Christy Carlson Romano (voice of Kim Possible) was also a character in “Even Stevens.” She is now married and works on other films outside of Disney productions.
Raven Symone is still doing voice acting for Disney animated films. After “That’s So Raven,” Disney aired a spinoff called “Corey in the House” starring Kyle Massey, Raven’s on-show brother.
Ask anyone, and they can tell you all the TV shows they loved as a kid. Despite the ever-changing culture of entertainment, Saturday morning cartoons and sitcoms are still highlights of everyone’s childhood. Here is a look at the coming and going of popular Disney Channel shows.
“Austin and Ally” started back in 2011 and is still airing. It’s about two singersongwriter kids who go through their journey to fame together.
Bella Thorne and Zendaya star in Disney Channel’s “Shake it up.” Zendaya, who plays Rocky Blue, also competed in a recent season of “Dancing with the Stars.” “Shake it Up” ended in 2013, but both Thorne and Zendaya are still active with Disney productions.
“Phineas and Ferb” is one of Disney Channel’s most popular cartoons and is still airing today with the voice talents of former Disney star, Ashley Tisdale.
Starfish don’t have brains.