Big time rush
Genre:
Pop music
Comedy
Slapstick
Created by:
Scott Fellows
Starring:
* Kendall Schmidt
* James Maslow
* Carlos Pena, Jr.
* Logan Henderson
* Ciara Bravo
* Stephen Kramer Glickman
* Tanya Chisholm
Opening theme:
"Big Time Rush" performed by:
Big Time Rush
Composer(s):
Dusty Moon,
Guy Moon & Big Time Rush
Country of origin:
United States
Original language(s):
English
No. of seasons:
4
No. of episodes:
74 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s):
Scott Fellows
Producer(s):
Jed Spingarn
(co-producer and supervising producer)
Joanne Toll
Lazar Saric
Debra Spidell
Location(s)
Los Angeles, California
Hollywood, California
Rochester, Minnesota
Malibu, California
Camera setup
Film; Single-camera
Running time
23 minutes (normal episodes)
46 minutes (special episodes)
Production company(s)
Jack Mackie Pictures
Sony Music Entertainment
Nickelodeon Productions
Distributor
Sony Pictures Television
Viacom Media Networks
Release
Original network
Nickelodeon
Picture format
480i (SDTV),
1080i (HDTV)
Audio format
Dolby Digital 5.1
Original release
November 28, 2009 – July 25, 2013
Chronology
Related shows
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide
Big Time Rush is an American television series that originally aired on Nickelodeon from November 28, 2009 until July 25, 2013. It was created by Scott Fellows (also the creator of Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide and Johnny Test and the head writer of The Fairly OddParents).[1] It focuses on the Hollywood misadventures of four hockey players from Minnesota: Kendall, James, Carlos, and Logan, after they are selected to form a boy band.
Plot
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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. The show's second season premiered on September 25, 2010. On May 24, 2011, Big Time Rushwas renewed for a third season with production scheduled to begin January 2012.[2] Season three premiered May 12, 2012.[3] On March 10, 2012, a film adaptation named "Big Time Movie" based on the series premiered. On August 6, 2012, Nickelodeon renewed Big Time Rush for a 13-episode fourth season. Production began on January 7, 2013. The fourth season premiered May 2, 2013 and aired its series finale "Big Time Dreams" on July 25, 2013. With a series run of 74 episodes spanning over four seasons in 4 years, Big Time Rush is one of the longest running live-action TV series in the history of the network, sixth to The Secret World of Alex Mack, Every Witch Way, All That, Are You Afraid of the Dark?, and iCarly.
Cast and characters
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Main article: List of Big Time Rush characters
Main cast
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* Kendall Schmidt as Kendall Knight, the leader of the group.
* James Maslow as James Diamond, the handsome one of the group.
* Carlos Pena, Jr. as Carlos Garcia, the crazy, wild, and fun loving one of the group.
* Logan Henderson as Logan Mitchell, the smart one of the group.
* Ciara Bravo as Katie Knight, Kendall's trouble-maker little sister.
* Stephen Kramer Glickman as Gustavo Rocque, the boys' hot-tempered manager.
* Tanya Chisholm as Kelly Wainwright (recurring season 1, main season 2-4), Gustavo's assistant.
Recurring cast
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* Katelyn Tarver as Jo Taylor, an actress and Kendall's girlfriend.
* Challen Cates as Jennifer Knight, Kendall and Katie's mother.
* Erin Sanders as Camille Roberts, Jo and Lucy's best friend and Logan's on-and off again girlfriend.
* Malese Jow as Lucy Stone, a punk rocker and James's girlfriend.
* Matt Riedy as Arthur Griffin, Gustavo's boss
* David Anthony Higgins as Reginald Bitters, the manager of the Palm Woods.
* Denyse Tontz as Jennifer 1, the first Jennifer, Carlos' girlfriend
* Spencer Locke/Kelli Goss as Jennifer 2, The second Jennifer.
* Savannah Jayde as Jennifer 3, The third and final Jennifer
* Tucker Albrizzi as Tyler Duncan, the star of the Juice Box commercials.
* Barnett O'Hara as Guitar Dude, a guitarist.
* Daran Norris as Buddha Bob, The Palm Woods groundskeeper.
* David Cade as Jett Stetson, Kendall's nemesis.
* Tara Strong as Miss Collins, a teacher at the Palm Woods school.
* Stephen Keys as Freight Train, Gustavo's bodyguard.
* Lorenzo Lamas as Dr. Hollywood, the local doctor.
* Phil LaMarr as Hawk, Gustavo's nemesis.
* Ted Garcia as himself, the news reporter.
* Fabio Lanzoni as himself, Katie's nemesis.
* Chris Fabregas as various characters
Guest Stars
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* Erik Estrada as Papi Garcia (Carlos' dad)
* Lisa Rinna as Brooke Diamond (James mom)
* Jill-Michele Meleán as Sylvia Garcia (Carlos' mom)
* Holly Wortell as Joanna Mitchell (Logan's mom)
* Lita Ford as herself
* Dee Bradley Baker as Mr. Smitty
* Matthew Moy as Deke the blogger
* Sammy Jay Wren as Jenny Tinkler
* Curt Hansen as Dak Zevon
* Russell Brand as himself
Episodes
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Main article: List of Big Time Rush episodes
Season
Episodes
Originally aired
First aired
Last aired
1
20
November 28, 2009
August 20, 2010
2
29
September 25, 2010
January 28, 2012
Film
March 10, 2012
3
12
May 12, 2012
November 10, 2012[4]
4
13
May 2, 2013[5]
July 25, 2013[6]
One-Hour Episodes
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* Big Time Audition
* Big Time Concert
* Big Time Christmas
* Big Time Beach Party
* Big Time Break-Up/Big Time Single
* Big Time Surprise/Big Time Decision
* Big Time Dreams
Film adaptation
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Main article: Big Time Movie
In late 2011, there was news that a television film based on the television series was going to premiere. However, a promo did not air until February 2012. The movie premiered on Nickelodeonon March 10, 2012 at 8 p.m. ET/PT). Throughout the whole weekend, the movie drew 13.1 million viewers.[7]
Specials
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* "Seven Secrets with Big Time Rush"
* "Big Time Rush: Live from Times Square"
* "Big Time Rush: Hello London" (Only on Nick UK & Ireland)
* "MTV Live With Big Time Rush" (Only on MTV (UK & Ireland) and Nick UK & Ireland)
* "Big Time Rush: Music Sounds Better With U"
* "Big Time Tour"
* "Big Time Rush Concert Special: Party All Night"
Production
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The series was conceived and created by Scott Fellows, formerly the creator, executive producer and showrunner of Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide.[8] Fellows says his inspiration for the show was the musical comedy show, The Monkees[9]—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.[10] Although the show had a concept as early as 2007, the series had no actual title as late as August 2009.[11]
Music
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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 Jr. Nickelodeon partnered with Columbia/Epic Label Group to produce the show, which is why music and instrumentals are incorporated throughout the series. Big Time Rush's debut album, B.T.R., was released on October 11, 2010 via Sony/Columbia.[12] 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.[13] 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 also released 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.[14] Then, "Epic" was the bonus track on the U.K album version. They released their third CD, 24/Seven in the summer of 2013. Among the songs on the CD is "We Are" which won a Viewer's Choice award.
Nickelodeon partnered with Columbia/Epic Label Group to produce the show, which incorporates original music into the series.[15] Big Time Rushis 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.[11] The Los Angeles Times has been critical of the show's focus on music, noting:
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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.[8]
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The closing credits of Nickelodeonairings 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 wacky sound effects, some laugh-like noises, music, and editing cuts designed to make it more humorous to the intended demographic of viewers age 10 to 18;[8]this was also typical of creator Scott Fellows' previous work on Nickelodeon. However, the show does not have a laugh track. 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 3 albums, B.T.R, Elevate and 24Seven. More singles were 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. They went on tour with Victoria Justice in 2013 on the Summer Break Tour.
Casting
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A nationwide[11] casting effort began in 2007.[16][17] More than 1,500 teens and young adults auditioned for the four roles.[18] 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.[18] 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.[18] Actor Carlos Pena, Jr. previously worked with Scott Fellows on Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide.[16] 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.[19] Executive producer Scott Fellows was inspired to write each character by the personality of the actor playing him.[20]
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).
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