Hot Topic: Youth Impact Report 2007

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Disney, Nickelodeon mint child stars

Cablers use mixed methods to make kid careers
The reels kept coming in every few months to the Disney Channel offices in Burbank. A gawky pre-teen girl with a charming Tennessee drawl was determined to land the role of her dreams in a show that the kidvid cabler was developing about an everyday tween kid who happens to lead a double life as a rock star.

Could 'prehab' save showbiz teens?

Managers say it's never too early for intervention

Child reality show craze vexes critics

Nets still using kids despite 'Nation' controversy

Smaller stars offered smaller salaries

Reps fight to get kid actors bigger paychecks
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Agencies fight turf wars for kid talent

Boutiques rattled by poaching encroachment

Networks reach young viewers online

Web sites compete for most popular click

Kid power benefits St. Jude's 45th

Hospital celebrates anniversary with philanthropy

Nikki Blonsky

'Hairspray' actress living a dream come true

Abigail Breslin

'Little Miss' actress still a kid at heart

Freddie Highmore

'Neverland' actor makes fan out of Sheridan

Josh Hutcherson

13 films in the bank at just fifteen for 'Bridge' actor

Emma Roberts

Julia Robert's niece makes her own name

Annasophia Robb

13-year old actress takes 'Bridge' to Hollywood

Saoirse Ronan

'Atonement' actress creating 'Lovely' buzz

Michael Cera

19-year-old actor building a 'Super' resume

Ellen Page

Nova Scotia teen grows up fast in 'Juno'

Judd Apatow

Director riding wave of youth

Cary Granat

Walden CEO can relate to kids

David Heyman

'Harry Potter' producer looks ahead

Gus Van Sant

Director finds youth with realistic approach

Vanessa Hudgens

'High School' actress copes with pressure

Zac Efron

'Musical' heartthrob ready for the challenge

Judy Taylor

Disney VP of casting seeks out today's youth

Kenny Ortega

Director and choreographer of 'High School Musical'

Dylan & Cole Sprouse

'Big Daddy' twins growing up fast

Hayden Panettiere

'Heroes' star casts a spell on Hollywood

Paula Kaplan

Nickelodeon casting vet is 'All That'

Alexa Fogel

Casting director knows how to pick 'em

Angus T. Jones

The 'Half' CBS star does his homework

Dan Schneider

'Head of the Class' actor now creating at Nick

Tom Lynch

Mega producer knows what the kids watch

Michael Ouweleen

VP at Cartoon Net trusts his audience

Miley Cyrus

'Hannah Montana' star makes her mark

Jeff Frasco

Tween tour honcho paves the way at CAA

Jill Casagrande

Disney exec takes control of radio station

Bob Cavallo

Disney's music chairman keeps his head straight

Mitchell Gossett

Director of youth at Cunningham eyes multitalents

Meredith Fine

Coast to Coast agent has Oscar appeal

Bonnie Liedtke

Top notch agent says talent pursues her

Cindy Osbrink

Agent has a keen eye for young talent

Sarah Shyn

Hollywood agent taps fountain of youth

Chris Brown

Teenage sensation storms R&B

Robert Thorne & Greg Redlitz

Dualstar duo thinks outside the store

Rihanna

'Umbrella' singer raining hits across the globe

LonelyGirl15

Rose embraces viral vixen status

Ashley Tisdale

'High School' actress graduates on high note

Hilary Duff

Hollywood starlet is a triple threat

Joss Stone

20-year-old singer attracts the motown parents

Shia LaBeouf

'Transformers' star looks head to 'Crystal' future

Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen

'Full House' twins get back to work

Josh Peck and Drake Bell

'Drake & Josh' grow up

Up Next: Lil' Mama

18-year-old rapper finds luck with 'Lip Gloss'

Up Next: Sean Kingston

Teen tenor has hit with 'Beatiful Girls'

Up Next: Taylor Swift

Nominated for prestigious Horizon Award

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