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'Hannah Montana': The end of an era begins. Sniff.
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We know it seems like "Hannah Montana" has been around forever, but really it's only been four years and change since Miley Cyrus began her ascent of the pop-culture mountain.But having already churned out 85 episodes before Sunday's (July 11) final-season-premiere -- plus a concert movie and a regular movie and ubiquitous Disney merchandising and Miley's own not-entirely-separate music career -- the show has wielded influence beyond what the typical sitcom, for kids or adults, manages to do in three seasons on the air.
"Hannah Montana" has always had an art-imitates-life (or maybe life-imitates-art) quality to it, as Miley's character (also named Miley) is a regular teenager by day and world-famous pop star by night. For a couple years there, it seemed like Miley Cyrus was basically just living her character's life in real life, with the show's success feeding her own career feeding even bigger things for the show.
And then, you know, she grew up. Regardless of whatever Miley Stewart will be doing in the series' final season, Miley Cyrus is now the 17-year-old star whose fashion choices and song lyrics are endlessly scrutinized (including, yes, here at Zap2it). The show has of course made some nods to Miley the character maturing too, but we doubt Hannah will be singing "Can't Be Tamed" anytime during the final season.
Whether any of that really matters to the Disney Channel's target audience of 9- to 14-year-olds is debatable. For adults, though, what we know about Miley Cyrus' real life causes a bit of a disconnect with what's being presented on screen.
For everybody concerned, this is probably the right time to go out. Miley can put the show behind her and go on to whatever adult career she wants to have, Disney can reap the rewards of hyping the show's final season (and has enough other shows and stars to fill any hole in its lineup) and the show's fans get to say goodbye.
What do you think? Is "Hannah Montana" ending at the right time, or has it overstayed its welcome?
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I'z canz stanz dat gurl..sheez gots doez bad teefh anz shees fugly looken.. also's sheez canz sing..makes meez sick...
@Dat Stink
I'm sure people will take your comment seriously based upon your pristine grammar and spelling. I think it says a lot that people like you don't like Miley Cyrus. You, quite frankly, "make meez sick."
I think Miley is much like Hilary Duff in a way with Lizzie Mcguire and decision making. I do think Miley could have done atleast one more season but who wants to be an 18,19 year old working on Disney Channel. Granted there are some older people than that, that have big parts in shows on Disney but still. I think Miley did truly what she thought was best. I know I will continue to stay in touch with Mileys work even after Hannah Montana does come to an end. Many people think Miley is headed in such the direction as Britney Spears did. I don't agree with that comparison but I also don't disagree. I can see how people make a connection with them but peope need to realize Miley is growing up in a different atmosphere than regular teens. To where a regular teen would take inappropriate pictures or watever to where as Miley is opening up her music range and dress. I believe Miley will continue to wow everyone all over the world even when Hannah Montana does come to an end..
that is totaly radicle hannah you won't know who i am.
i wish hannah montana will never end i love you miley
I'm sorry for Hannah Montana to go.When i watch these series,I've laughed most of the time.It's a great show.I hope that producers will gave a chance to think and make other episodes.
I'm sorry for Hannah Montana to go.When i watch these series,I've laughed most of the time.It's a great show.I hope that producers will gave a chance to think and make other episodes.
I'm sorry for Hannah Montana to go.When i watch these series,I've laughed most of the time.It's a great show.I hope that producers will gave a chance to think and make other episodes.
I love your sown big fanuf
i think miley is awsome no matter what yea she may make some mistakes but its life we all do and cant be tamed may not be the most appropriate song in the world but she is trying new styles of music like in the album i cant be tamed theres lots of different generes of music and i respect her for that she is growing up and isnt a little kid anymre and if u think she too adult for ur kids then suck it up and tell them they cant watch her anymoe ur the parents not her!!! and love! her music
p.s.
i love u miley ur awsome