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''Victoria "Tori" Marie Vega'' [Victoria Justice] |
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She's funny and talented and she's about to experience the biggest change of her life. Tori Vega is 16 years old and starting school at Hollywood Arts, where she'll practice her "craft" (acting, singing, and dancing), make new friends and make a new enemy-high school is rough like that sometimes. Though Tori was invited to come to the prestigious school, she doesn't get it. Her sister, Trina, has always been the star of the Vega family. When Tori finally does start to realize her own awesome abilities, her life changes even more and in ways she never imagined. |
She's funny and talented and she's about to experience the biggest change of her life. Tori Vega is 16 years old and starting school at Hollywood Arts, where she'll practice her "craft" (acting, singing, and dancing), make new friends and make a new enemy-high school is rough like that sometimes. Though Tori was invited to come to the prestigious school, she doesn't get it. Her sister, Trina, has always been the star of the Vega family. When Tori finally does start to realize her own awesome abilities, her life changes even more and in ways she never imagined. |
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''Andre Mathias Harris'' [Leon Thomas III] André is Tori's soon-to-be best friend and he is an amazingly gifted musician. He loves to play for his friends but has some stage fright issues playing music for big audiences. André is the guy everyone likes and respects for his obvious creativity. |
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''Robert "Robbie" Daniel Shapiro'' [Matt Bennett] Robbie is a shy and awkward student at Hollywood Arts, so it makes sense that he is more comfortable speaking through a "dummy." Robbie is a master ventriloquist and Rex is his alter-ego his and very hip companion. |
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''Jade August West'' [Elizabeth Gillies] Tori's nemesis is a dark and prickly girl named Jade. She and her friends think they're above all things mainstream, that they're soo edgy. Even though she is kind of a mean girl, Jade gets props for her hard work (and her hot boyfriend, Beck). |
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''Catharine "Cat" Hannah Valentine'' [Ariana Grande] Cat is a super sensitive drama queen with flighty tendencies. She is guilty of being an over-actor and is always at level 10 emotionally. Though Cat can be a lot to handle, she becomes a close friend to Tori. |
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''Beck James Oliver''[Avan Jogia] Beck belongs to Jade. He's hot, funny and down-to-earth. Pretty close to perfect. He's also the most respected actor in school and takes it very seriously. And though Beck is Jade's to claim, he has Tori's back when Jade tries to start drama. |
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''Katrina "Trina" Lauren Vega''[Daniella Monet] Is Tori's older sister by one year. Though she is likeable, everything is always about Trina. It's been like that forever and she truly believes stardom is her destiny. The truth: Trina has the attitude of an A-list star but the actual talent of a much lower grade. |
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===Minor characters=== |
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Revision as of 21:29, 31 August 2010
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| Genre | Teen sitcom |
| Created by | Dan Schneider |
| Starring | Victoria Justice Leon Thomas III Matt Bennett Elizabeth Gillies Ariana Grande Avan Jogia Daniella Monet |
| Opening theme | "Make It Shine", performed by Victoria Justice |
| Composers | Dr. Luke, Michael Corcoran |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 9 (aired) 20 (produced and ordered) (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Dan Schneider |
| Producers | Robin Weiner (supervising producer) Joe Catania Bruce Rand Berman |
| Production locations | Hollywood, California (setting) Nickelodeon On Sunset, Hollywood, California (taping location) |
| Camera setup | Videotape (filmized); Multi-camera |
| Running time | 23 minutes |
| Production companies | Schneider's Bakery Sony Music Entertainment Nickelodeon Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | Nickelodeon |
| Release | March 27, 2010 – present |
Victorious (stylized as VICTORiOUS) is an American television sitcom created by Dan Schneider for Nickelodeon. The series revolves around aspiring singer Tori Vega, portrayed by Victoria Justice, who attends a performing arts high school while getting into wacky screwball situations on a daily basis. The series' pilot episode premiered on March 27, 2010 to high viewer numbers.
Characters
Main characters
Victoria "Tori" Marie Vega [Victoria Justice] She's funny and talented and she's about to experience the biggest change of her life. Tori Vega is 16 years old and starting school at Hollywood Arts, where she'll practice her "craft" (acting, singing, and dancing), make new friends and make a new enemy-high school is rough like that sometimes. Though Tori was invited to come to the prestigious school, she doesn't get it. Her sister, Trina, has always been the star of the Vega family. When Tori finally does start to realize her own awesome abilities, her life changes even more and in ways she never imagined. Andre Mathias Harris [Leon Thomas III] André is Tori's soon-to-be best friend and he is an amazingly gifted musician. He loves to play for his friends but has some stage fright issues playing music for big audiences. André is the guy everyone likes and respects for his obvious creativity. Robert "Robbie" Daniel Shapiro [Matt Bennett] Robbie is a shy and awkward student at Hollywood Arts, so it makes sense that he is more comfortable speaking through a "dummy." Robbie is a master ventriloquist and Rex is his alter-ego his and very hip companion. Jade August West [Elizabeth Gillies] Tori's nemesis is a dark and prickly girl named Jade. She and her friends think they're above all things mainstream, that they're soo edgy. Even though she is kind of a mean girl, Jade gets props for her hard work (and her hot boyfriend, Beck). Catharine "Cat" Hannah Valentine [Ariana Grande] Cat is a super sensitive drama queen with flighty tendencies. She is guilty of being an over-actor and is always at level 10 emotionally. Though Cat can be a lot to handle, she becomes a close friend to Tori.
Beck James Oliver[Avan Jogia] Beck belongs to Jade. He's hot, funny and down-to-earth. Pretty close to perfect. He's also the most respected actor in school and takes it very seriously. And though Beck is Jade's to claim, he has Tori's back when Jade tries to start drama.
Katrina "Trina" Lauren Vega[Daniella Monet] Is Tori's older sister by one year. Though she is likeable, everything is always about Trina. It's been like that forever and she truly believes stardom is her destiny. The truth: Trina has the attitude of an A-list star but the actual talent of a much lower grade.
Minor characters
- Mr. Sikowitz (Eric Lange)[1] is the school's barefoot acting teacher. He has strange methods of teaching. Tori (and possibly everyone else) believes he is crazy. He also loves drinking coconut milk because it gives him "visions."
- Mr. and Mrs. Vega (Jennifer Carta and Jim Pirri) are Tori and Trina's parents. They have been seen in the episodes Pilot and The Birthweek Song. Although Tori and Trina Vega's mom has been featured in more episodes than their father, she was recently seen in the episode Robarrazzi. They are depicted as typical parents from a teenager's point of view: caring parents that look after their kids, but can be embarrassments sometimes. In "Pilot" & "The Birthweek Song," Tori revealed that her dad is a cop.
- Mamaw (Renée Taylor) is Robbie's eccentric grandmother. The character references Renée Taylor's performance as Fran Drescher's mother on the television show The Nanny, with both characters yelling at their husband Morty. She is extremely critical of everyone and has been seen getting involved in the romances of her grandson Robbie. Another interesting parallel between the two shows is the apartment in which Mamaw lives. It resembles the apartment her character lived on The Nanny; the furniture placement is very similar as well as the apartment set up.
- Sinjin Van Cleef (Michael Eric Reid)[2] is a dorky and somewhat creepy boy at Hollywood Arts. He has a crush on Jade, but she can't stand him. Sinjin was intended to be a one-time character, but Schneider enjoyed Reid's performance so much that he cast him in nearly every episode of the series. [3] He is also the only non-major character so far to have a profile on TheSlap.com. His name is a portmanteau of Sen'jin and Edwin Van Cleef, both characters from the popular online game "World of Warcraft."
- Lane (Lane Napper) is the school guidance counselor. He often helps resolve problems and catches students who ditch classes.
Production
Victorious is the sixth series created by Dan Schneider for Nickelodeon, following Kenan & Kel, The Amanda Show, Drake & Josh, Zoey 101, and iCarly.[4] Schneider first met Justice in 2005, when she was twelve and arrived to audition for the part of Lola Martinez on Zoey 101. Impressed by her energy and look, Schneider hired her and, after working with her on three episodes, called Nickelodeon to say, "I’ve got your next star."[5] Justice continued her role on Zoey 101 until the series ended in 2008. In the meantime, Disney Channel, Nickelodeon's main competitor, had experienced immense success with franchises like Hannah Montana and High School Musical, which featured original songs and generated revenue through music as well as television. Seeking to "follow where the kids are", Nickelodeon executives asked Schneider to create a music-based show for the channel.[5] Near the end of Zoey 101's run, Justice was summoned to meet with Schneider about a potential series starring her.[6]
While discussing possible concepts for the series during the meeting, Justice mentioned that she had attended a performing arts middle school. The idea intrigued Schneider, who recognized the appeal of series concerning fame.[6] "If there is anything I've learned about kids today—and I'm not saying this is good or bad—it's that they all want to be stars," said Schneider.[7] Marjorie Cohn, who was then Nickelodeon's executive vice president of original programming and development, agreed. "Every kid thinks they're five minutes away and one lucky circumstance from being famous," Cohn stated. She noted that Schneider's iCarly, a sitcom about a girl who hosts a popular web show, was spurred by the rise of YouTube celebrities and had become a successful show for Nickelodeon.[7]
On August 13, 2008, Nickelodeon announced that Justice had signed "an overall talent and music deal" with the company, agreeing to star in a then-untitled musical-comedy series about a girl who attends a performing arts high school.[8] While discussing the show's premise, Schneider stated that while it would be nice if more children "wanted to be teachers and social workers" instead of celebrities, "At least in 'Victorious,' you see a world where they're all working on the talent part."[7] Nickelodeon Productions and the Columbia/Epic Label Group of Sony Music Entertainment agreed to co-produce the series as part of a partnership to develop talent and release their music.[9]
Casting
Several of actors on Victorious had appeared in Nickelodeon programs prior to Victorious's premiere. In addition to Zoey 101, Justice appeared on television series iCarly, The Naked Brothers Band and True Jackson, VP plus an episode of The Troop. She also co-starred with Avan Jogia, who plays Beck, on the Nickelodeon television movie Spectacular!. Daniella Monet guest starred in three episodes of Zoey 101 and an episode of "iCarly" while Leon Thomas was cast in episodes of iCarly and The Naked Brothers Band. Thomas, Elizabeth Gillies and Ariana Grande have all appeared in Broadway musicals. They auditioned in New York while co-starring in the musical 13.
Sets
The series is filmed at Nickelodeon's studios on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, California.[10] According to Paula Kaplan, Nickelodeon's executive Vice President for talent, "In our adult world, nobody accommodates us for down time. But in a child's life on a set, we do take that seriously. At our studios on Sunset Boulevard, where we shoot iCarly and Victorious, the greenrooms are filled with games and Rock Band. We create an environment where they can have fun with their colleagues and take it easy."[11]
The series is set primarily at Hollywood Arts. Outdoor shots of Hollywood Arts depict Burbank High School, which is located approximately fifteen minutes from the set.[12] According to David Hinkley of the New York Daily News, "Outside of school, Victorious has the same look as iCarly, with most of the action taking place on one main set with a few basic home/crib-furniture items." The show also has a BLIX machine from Zoey 101.[13]
Reception
Critical reception
The series as a whole earned generally mixed to negative reviews. Variety magazine reviewer Brian Lowry wrote, "Victorious has been cobbled together with the wooden-headed market in mind."[14] David Hinkley of the New York Daily News says the series' format is nearly identical to iCarly's and hopes that the series will develop a "more distinctive personality" over the course of the season.[13] Roger Catlin of the Hartford Courant describes Victorious as "harmless but hardly entertaining".[15] Mark A. Perigard of the Boston Herald titled his review "Victorious is a big loser" and writes, "The bulk of the cast mugs for the cameras, probably to compensate for a script that could have been commissioned from fifth-graders."[16] Linda Stasi of the New York Post was mixed; she agreed that the episode contained over-acting performers, "corny" dialogue and a "terribly, terribly loud laugh track", but believed it was "a 'surefire tween hit".[17]
However, reviewers were positive about Justice's performance and suggested that series' potential hinged on her. Hinkley comments, "At this point, Justice is better at singing than acting, and the show doesn't flow as smoothly as iCarly," but Justice "has the personality and talent" needed for a shot at being "the Next Big Teen Thing".[13] Perigard describes her as "undeniably appealing"[16] and Lowry states, "Justice is winsome and talented enough to provide the latest show a leg up in connecting with tween girls."[14]
Viewership
The series premiere did well among viewers. The pilot episode, advertised as a "sneak preview" of the series, aired after the 2010 Kids' Choice Awards on March 27, 2010 to 5.7 million viewers.[18] This audience made Victorious Nickelodeon's highest rated live-action series debut.[19] Victorious's second episode was advertised as the series' official premiere and drew 3.48 million viewers.[18] By comparison, Nickelodeon's Big Time Rush received 3.5 million viewers for its "sneak preview" debut in November 2009,[20] and 6.8 million viewers for its "premiere" in January 2010.[14]
On June 4, 2010, the episode "Robarazzi" became the most watched episode of the series to date, with 5.9 million total viewers, including 3.3 million in the Kids 6-11 demographic, and 2.2 million in the Tweens 9-13 demographic.[21]
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result |
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| 2010 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV Breakout Show | Victorious | Nominated |
Episodes
| Season | Episodes | Season Premiere | Season Finale |
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| Season 1 | 20 | March 27, 2010 | — |
Filming began on October 5, 2009 and ended on April 14, 2010.[22] 20 episodes were produced for the show's first season.[23]
iCarly & Victorious crossover special
Dan Schneider, the creator of iCarly and Victorious has confirmed via his Facebook and Twitter that a crossover special between the two shows, has been confirmed for production in 2010.[24]
Music
| "Victorious" | |
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| Song |
"Make It Shine" is the theme song for Victorious, and is performed by Justice. It was co-written by Justice, Dr. Luke and Michael Cororan and released as Justice's debut single on April 13, 2010. The song is an up-tempo power-pop song with elements of dance and rock . The song has peaked at #16 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[citation needed]
Victorious features approximately one song every three episodes.[25] This far, the songs that have been featured in Victorious are "You're the Reason" ("Birthweek Song") and "Finally Falling" ("Tori the Zombie").
International release
| Country / Region | Channel | Series Premiere |
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 United States
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Nickelodeon | March 27, 2010 |
 United Kingdom
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Nickelodeon (UK & Ireland) | September 3 2010 at 6PM |
 Ireland
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 Canada
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Nickelodeon Canada , YTV Canada | September 10, 2010 |
 Germany
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Nickelodeon Germany | August 29, 2010 |
 Austria
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 Indonesia
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Nickelodeon Indonesia | |
 Portugal
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Nickelodeon Portugal | November 2010 |
 Philippines
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Nickelodeon South East Asia | October 2010 |
 Malaysia
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 Singapore
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 Brazil
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Nickelodeon Brazil | 2010 |
 Netherlands
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Nickelodeon Netherlands & Flanders | September 25, 2010 |
 Belgium
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 Russia
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Nickelodeon CIS | September 2010 |
 Colombia
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Nickelodeon Latin America | September 4, 2010 |
 Mexico
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 Panama
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 Greece
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Nickelodeon (Greece) | 2010 |
 Japan
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Nickelodeon (Japan) | February, 2011 |
References
- ^ "Ch. 12 Doppler big-storm ready | cincinnati.com | Cincinnati.Com". News.cincinnati.com. 2010-04-18. Retrieved 2010-05-10.
- ^ http://www.theslap.com/profiles/sinjin-van-cleef
- ^ Posted by DanWarp (2004-02-26). "DanWarp: FUN FACTS for tonight's new iCARLY & VICTORIOUS!!!". Danwarp.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2010-05-10.
- ^ "Breaking News - Rising Teen Talent Victoria Justice Takes Star Turn in "Victorious"". TheFutonCritic.com. 2010-01-15. Retrieved 2010-05-10.
- ^ a b Wyatt, Edward (24 March 2010). "First the Tween Heart, Now the Soul". The New York Times. Retrieved 23 April 2010.
- ^ a b Shen, Maxine (26 October 2009). "'Zoey' pal gets own show". New York Post. Retrieved 23 April 2010.
- ^ a b c Martin, Denise (22 November 2009). "Child's play". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 23 April 2010.
- ^ Gornstein, Leslie (14 August 2008). "A-List Secrets: How to Make a Shiny New Miley". E!. Retrieved 23 April 2010.
- ^ Billboard - Google Books. Books.google.com. 2008-08-23. Retrieved 2010-05-10.
- ^ "Los Angeles Production Listings". Backstage.com. 2010-04-08. Retrieved 2010-05-10.
- ^ By (2009-12-03). "Growing up in character - Entertainment News, Youth Impact Report '09, Media". Variety. Retrieved 2010-05-10.
- ^ Posted by DanWarp (2010-04-18). "DanWarp: FUN FACTS: Victorious - "Stage Fighting" !!!". Danwarp.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2010-05-10.
- ^ a b c David Hinckley (2010-03-26). "Nickelodeon patterns 'Victorious' with Victoria Justice after 'iCarly' to win young fans". New York: Nydailynews.com. Retrieved 2010-05-10.
- ^ a b c By (2010-03-25). "Victorious Review - TV Show Reviews - Analysis Of Victorious The TV Series". Variety.com. Retrieved 2010-05-10. Cite error: The named reference "varrev" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ Catlin, Roger (2010-03-27). "Roger Catlin's TV Eye - TV Entertainment News". Blogs.courant.com. Retrieved 2010-05-10.
- ^ a b Press, Associated (2010-03-27). "'Victorious' a big loser - BostonHerald.com". News.bostonherald.com. Retrieved 2010-05-10.
- ^ Stasi, Linda (2010-03-27). "'Victorious' has 'tween spirit". NYPOST.com. Retrieved 2010-05-10.
- ^ a b "USA, TBS Split Ratings Crown". Mediaweek.com. 2010-04-13. Retrieved 2010-05-10.
- ^ Posted by DanWarp (2010-03-26). "DanWarp: VICTORIOUS HITS TELEVISION!!! What A Day/Night It Was!". Danwarp.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2010-05-10.
- ^ "Breaking News - NEW NICKELODEON SERIES PREMIERES WITH A BIG TIME RUSH OF COMEDY AND MUSIC ON MONDAY, JAN. 18, AT 8:30 P.M. (ET/PT)". TheFutonCritic.com. 2010-01-05. Retrieved 2010-05-10.
- ^ By (2010-07-08). "Nickelodeon's iCarly And Victorious Finish The Week As The #1 and #3 Rated Shows In All Of Basic Cable". TVbytheNumbers. Retrieved 2010-07-01.
- ^ Victoria Justice's Official twitter account, confirming completion of season 1.
- ^ Nick, Sony Music will duet for comedy
- ^ http://twitter.com/DanWarp/status/18842951351
- ^ http://www.vh1.com/news/articles/1634850/20100326/index.jhtml