Mothers, you wouldn't let your sons grow up to be cowboys, would you? That's how the song goes, anyway. So why would you let your daughters grow up to be Hannah Montana? Apparently, it's too late for that. Now there's a song that should be on the top of the charts these days.
Given the tween-beat frenzy around the fictional Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) star, it probably should come as no surprise that "Hannah Montana costume" ranks at the top of the ten most searched-for Halloween costumes for the week ended Oct. 20, according to Hitwise.
What started with a Disney Channel series about the daughter of a country music singer trying to hide her double life as a rock-star has turned into a franchising juggernaut that Disney is exploiting to its fullest.
The 2006 Hannah Montana soundtrack went double platinum. Hannah clothes are already the No. 1 tween brand at Macy's, and her new double-CD set that serves as a soundtrack and showcase for the actress, Hannah Montana 2: Meet Miley Cyrus, is reported to have outsold American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson's new album, both released June 26.
Her upcoming concert sold out within minutes, to loud cries of foul from disappointed 'tween fans and their parents. Scalpers have been selling these hottest of tickets for thousands a pop.
As if that's not enough for anyone over the age of 14 to stomach, there's even a Hannah Montana stock index.
Why? A new meaning, apparently, to the accusation that we just don't get our kids. Rest assured, however, Disney does. Loud and clear.
The 2006 Hannah Montana soundtrack went double platinum. Hannah clothes are already the No. 1 tween brand at Macy's, and her new double-CD set that serves as a soundtrack and showcase for the actress, Hannah Montana 2: Meet Miley Cyrus, is reported to have outsold American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson's new album, both released June 26.
Her upcoming concert sold out within minutes, to loud cries of foul from disappointed 'tween fans and their parents. Scalpers have been selling these hottest of tickets for thousands a pop.
As if that's not enough for anyone over the age of 14 to stomach, there's even a Hannah Montana stock index.
Why? A new meaning, apparently, to the accusation that we just don't get our kids. Rest assured, however, Disney does. Loud and clear.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
10-26-2007 @ 7:59PM
SHANAH said...
i TOTALLY love HANNAH MONTANA. she ROCKS. i hope to meet her some day. if you ever meet Miley or if Miley herself ever read this remember I am your 1# NUMBER ONE fan
1-10-2008 @ 10:57PM
hannah said...
she is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO cool! u ROCK! HANNAH MONTANA
10-27-2007 @ 5:59AM
holly phillips said...
hanah montanna you rock
10-27-2007 @ 6:16AM
penielivander meer said...
hi who ever is on the other side of this line i am penieli heather van der meer thats all i am going to write because i do not know who is on the other side of this line
10-27-2007 @ 6:19AM
penielivander meer said...
i love hannah montana she rocks! she is like the best singer and a good acter
10-27-2007 @ 11:53PM
SABRINA said...
YOUR SO COOL.WAZ UP WITH YOUR LIFE. DO PEOPLE STARE AT YOU .I'M ALMOST 10.
10-27-2007 @ 11:56PM
SABRINA said...
YOU ROCK HANNHA.I'M YOUR BIGGSET FAN
10-28-2007 @ 1:24AM
siobhan said...
i love you hannah