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Big Time Rush

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This article is about the television show. For the band, see Big Time Rush (band). For their debut album, see BTR (album).
Big Time Rush
BTR-Logo.jpg
Genre Musical
Comedy
Created by Scott Fellows
Starring Kendall Schmidt
James Maslow
Carlos Pena, Jr.
Logan Henderson
Ciara Bravo
Tanya Chisholm (season 1 recurring, season 2-present regular)
Stephen Kramer Glickman
Opening theme "Big Time Rush" performed by Big Time Rush
Composer(s) Dusty Moon,
Guy Moon & Big Time Rush
Country of origin United States
Language(s) English
No. of seasons 2
No. of episodes 49 (List of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s) Scott Fellows
Producer(s) Jed Spingarn
(supervising producer)
Joanne Toll
Lazar Saric
Debra Spidell
Location(s) Los Angeles, California
Hollywood, California
Rochester, Minnesota
Malibu, California
Running time 23 minutes (normal episodes)
46 minutes (special episodes)
Production company(s) Jack Mackie Pictures
Sony Music Entertainment
Nickelodeon Productions
Broadcast
Original channel Nickelodeon, YTV
Picture format 480i (SDTV),
1080i (HDTV)
Audio format Stereo
Original run November 28, 2009 – present
External links
Website
Big Time Rush (abbreviated BTR) is an American television series created by Scott Fellows about the Hollywood misadventures of four hockey players from Minnesota—Kendall, James, Carlos, and Logan, after they are selected to form a boy band. The series premiered with an hour-long pilot episode, "Big Time Audition", on Nickelodeon, on November 28, 2009. Its official debut episode premiered on January 18, 2010, earning 6.8 million viewers, making it Nickelodeon's highest-rated live-action series debut ever. On May 24, 2011, Big Time Rush was renewed for a third season, which began production on April 4, 2012 and will premiere later that year.[1]

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[edit] Cast and characters

Main article: List of Big Time Rush characters

[edit] Main cast

[edit] Recurring cast

Carlos Pena, Jr., Spencer Locke, Daran Norris, Carlie Casey, Ted Garcia, Tristin Mays, Linda Cevallos, Fabio Lanzoni and Hamilton Mitchell all worked with Scott Fellows previously on Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide.

[edit] Episodes

Main article: List of Big Time Rush episodes

[edit] Movies

"Big Time Audition"
"Big Time Concert"
"Big Time Christmas"
"Big Time Beach Party"
"Big Time Movie"

[edit] Specials

" Big Time Rush:Live From Times Square"
"Seven Secrets With Big Time Rush"
"Music Sounds Better With You"
"Big Time Tour"

[edit] Production

[edit] Production notes

The series was conceived and created by Scott Fellows, formerly the creator, executive producer and showrunner of Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide.[2] Fellows says his inspiration for the show was the musical comedy show, The Monkees[3]—a popular and culturally significant American television series from the 1960s about a group of four young male adults who form a rock band, and perform songs while having comedic adventures.[4] Although the show had a concept as early as 2007, the series had no actual title as late as August 2009.[5]

[edit] Music

Main article: Big Time Rush (band)
Big Time Rush is a Nickelodeon Viacom Music Productions Band consisting of four members: Kendall Schmidt, James Maslow, Logan Henderson, and Carlos Pena. Nickelodeon partnered with Columbia/Epic Label Group to produce the show, which is why music and instrumentals are incorporated throughout the series.[6] Big Time Rush's debut album, B.T.R., was released on October 11, 2010 via Sony/Columbia.[7] Their second full-length album, entitled Elevate, was released on November 21, 2011. Big Time Rush released their new song "If I Ruled the World" ft. Iyaz on iTunes July 22.[8] They have also released a number of new songs such as "Music Sounds Better With U" (feat. Mann), "Love Me Love Me", "You're Not Alone" and "Superstar". They will also release three singles, "Paralyzed", "Blow Your Speakers" and "Epic" in 2012. Note: These songs were bonus tracks on their album "Elevate". "Blow Your Speakers" was the bonus track for iTunes, "Paralyzed" was the bonus track on Big Time Rush's Official Website (http://www.btrband.com/us/home), Then, "Epic" was the bonus track on the U.K album version.
Nickelodeon partnered with Columbia/Epic Label Group to produce the show, which incorporates original music into the series.[9] Big Time Rush is one of the three Nickelodeon shows (the others are iCarly and Victorious) on which the cable network is partnering with the music group to promote music as well as shows.[5] The Los Angeles Times has been critical of the show's focus on music, noting:
“ There is a marketing angle, to be sure, the same crossing of the revenue streams that powers . "Big Time Rush," was developed with Sony Music specifically to move units.[2] ”

The closing credits of Nickelodeon airings of the show contain short clips of music videos for singles featured the series. Occasionally, full versions of the videos are featured.
The show incorporates laugh-like noises, music, and editing cuts designed to make it more humorous to the intended demographic of viewers age 13 to 18;[2] this was also typical of creator Scott Fellows's previous work on Nickelodeon. Big Time Rush made an appearance at the 2010 Kids' Choice Awards, the 2010 Teen Choice Award and performed at the 2011 Kids' Choice Awards. they also appeared in an episode of BrainSurge during the week of April 18–22, 2011. On November 24, 2011, the group performed the National Anthem at Cowboys Stadium for the Thanksgiving NFL game which was broadcast on CBS. Big Time Rush has released 2 albums, B.T.R and Elevate. More singles will be released in 2012. It is confirmed that Big Time Rush covered The Beatles songs in their new movie "Big Time Movie" which was released March 10, 2012. It is also confirmed that on their summer tour, they will be going to places such as Alaska, Canada, Mexico, and South America. They have released that they will be going to Anchorage, Alaska as their first concert of the summer tour.

[edit] Casting

A nationwide[5] casting effort began in 2007.[10][11] More than 1,500 teens and young adults auditioned for the four roles.[12] James Maslow and Logan Henderson were the easiest and first actors cast. Kendall Schmidt was the last actor cast, and the most difficult role to cast.[12] The role of Kendall Knight was originally to go to Curt Hansen, who now plays Dak Zevon on the show, but when he appeared a lot older than the others and sounded too much like James in the pick up pilot, the producers auditioned and cast Schmidt after a recommendation by Logan Henderson, who was also friends with the actor before casting. Filming of the series began in August 2009.[12] Actor Carlos Pena, Jr. previously worked with Scott Fellows on Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide.[10] As he had just entered the Boston Conservatory to study musical theatre, Pena was reluctant to audition but sent in a tape at the encouragement of his manager.[13] Executive producer Scott Fellows was inspired to write each character by the personality of the actor playing him.[14]
In addition to Pena, five are alumni of Scott Fellows make appearances in this show: Spencer Locke, Carlie Casey, Daran Norris, Adam Conway (as recurring cast members), and James Arnold Taylor (as a guest star).

[edit] Locations

The series is filmed in Los Angeles, California in Hollywood.[citation needed] The series premiere's one-hour special takes place in the suburbs of Los Angeles and a small town in Minnesota.[citation needed]

[edit] Settings

[edit] The Palm Woods
The Palm Woods Hotel is the fictional hotel where Big Time Rush boys, Mrs. Knight and Katie Knight live in Hollywood. It is the main setting for the series and plenty of the scenes are taking place in the Palm Woods lobby, park or pool as well as in the apartments and even the air ducts. It's commonly described as the home for the future famous since its residents are mostly aspiring actors/actresses, singers, models or performers such as Camille, Jo Taylor (prior to moving to New Zealand), the Jennifers, Guitar Dude, Tyler, Lucy Stone and many others. It is run by the strict manager Mr. Bitters while Buddha Bob works as the janitor.
[edit] Rocque Records
Rocque Records is the fictional record label owned by RCMCBT Global Net Sanyoid Corporation, Big Time Rush's label and the workplace of Gustavo Rocque and his assistant Kelly. It is supplied with songwriting and recording equipment and either Gustavo or the boys are seen producing there. It is the second most used setting of Big Time Rush stories. Names that worked with Rocque Records include Jordin Sparks and Nicole Scherzinger while its rival company is named Hawk Records. Rocque Records places include Gustavo's office, the bathroom and the recording studios (A and B). It is hinted that the record label is a parody of Interscope Records and Jive Records.
[edit] Apartment 2J
The apartment 2J is the Big Time Rush's apartment of the Palm Woods Hotel. It got its current form in Big Time Crib as it used to be simplistic, dirty and messy before. It features a swirly slide and latest home electronics and arcade games. It is claimed that Lindsay Lohan, Shia LeBouf and Kanye West, all stayed in that room in the past. Its interior altered once more when James left Big Time Rush in Big Time Concert and re-moved into 2J, but it came back to normal soon. Other known apartments of the Palm Woods are the ones of Camille (4J),Jo (B) and Lucy (3B).
[edit] Other Places
Throughout the series many other places have been sporadically seen such as Gustavo's mansion, Griffin's office, Dr. Hollywood's office, Hawk Records, several audition places as well as many locations where Big Time Rush performed. In the first and the last episodes of season 1 some Minnesota locations are seen whereas in season two episode Big Time Beach Party the characters spend the day at the beach and a beach house in Malibu.

[edit] Opening sequence

Each episode begins with a pre-opening sequence, leading into the theme song. The opening theme is "Big Time Rush," and is presented as shots of characters mixed in with animated booklet pictures, scenes from various episodes, and graphic effects. As of season 2, Tanya Chisholm appears in the opening sequence as she has been added to the main cast.

[edit] Reception

[edit] Audience reception

A one-hour special preview (which serves as the series pilot and first episode) debuted on Nickelodeon on November 28, 2009, drawing an audience of 3.6 million viewers. The series' official premiere on January 18, 2010 (which followed the premiere of the iCarly special "iSaved Your Life"), was watched by a total of 6.8 million total viewers, Nickelodeon's highest-rated live-action series debut.

[edit] Critical reception

The show has received mixed reviews.[15] The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette stated the show was "Nick's attempt at building a Jonas Brothers-style pop band. It's Nick's answer to Disney Channel's 'JONAS,' albeit slightly less organic since 'Rush' doesn't feature siblings."[16] The Hartford Courant stated the series a "not so good" show "with their thin pop and unfunny comedies".[17] The Boston Globe stated the show as "one example in a growing list of kid shows selling showbiz fantasies to children. The genre is stronger than ever now and more fixated on the perks of the glamorous Hollywood lifestyle ... wish fulfillment at a time when tabloid dreams are ubiquitous."[10] DVD Talk had the following review of the Big Time Rush: Season 1, Volume 1 DVD. "It would be hard to craft a description engineered to be less interesting to me, and yet, as I plowed through this collection from the series' beginnings, I frequently found myself amended and entertained. Say what you will about Nickelodeon's teen programming, but they've got the art of making a solid sitcom down to a science."[18]

[edit] Awards and Nominations

Year Award Category Recipient(s) Result
2010 Australian Kids Choice Awards Favorite TV Star Big Time Rush Nominated
2011 Kids Choice Awards Favorite TV Show Big Time Rush Nominated
2011 Nickelodeon UK Kids Choice Awards 2011 Favorite TV Show Big Time Rush Nominated
2011 Kids Choice Awards Favorite Music Group Big Time Rush Nominated
2011 Nickelodeon UK Kids Choice Awards 2011 Nick UK's Favorite TV Show Big Time Rush Nominated
2011 Nickelodeon Mexico Big Nick House 2011 Favorite TV Show Big Time Rush Won
2011 Kids Choice Awards Mexico 2011 Favorite TV Show Big Time Rush Won
2011 Youth Rocks Awards Rockin Ensemble TV/Comedy Big Time Rush Nominated
2012 Teen tv Awards[19] Favorite Musical Group Big Time Rush Won
2012 2012 Kids' Choice Awards Favorite Music Group Big Time Rush Won
2012 Nickelodeon Latinoamérica aNICKversario Favorite TV show Big Time Rush Won

[edit] DVD releases

[icon] This section requires expansion with:
details on episodes and special features included in the DVD release.
Name Region 1 Region 2 Contains
Big Time Rush: Season One, Volumes One/Volume Two[20] March 29, 2011 October 10, 2011(part 1)/ February 13, 2012(Part 2) Volume One Episodes 1-12/Volume Two Episodes 13-20
Big Time Rush: Season Two, Volume One TBA, 2012 TBA, 2012 Volume One episodes 21-35 episodes from season Two
Big Time Rush: The Complete Season 1 TBA, 2012 March 26, 2012 Contains all the episodes from season 1.
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