JONATHAN ROSENBAUM VRP
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_A._Rosenbaum
Jonathan A. Rosenbaum (sometimes credited as Jon Rosenbaum) is American television director and producer. As a director his credits include Zixx: Level Three, The Assistants, Imagination Movers, What’s Up Warthogs!, Big Time Rush, The Troop, Zeke and Luther, Mr. Young, Supah Ninjas and A.N.T. Farm. He also worked as a producer on the series Mental.
Imagination Movers website: http://www.imaginationmovers.com/splash
The Imagination Movers story is the ultimate example of the power of imagination.
In 2003, four New Orleans friends – Rich Collins, Scott Durbin, Dave Poche and Scott “Smitty” Smith – started gathering after their kids’ bedtimes to write songs and brainstorm ideas about a children’s television show. Two years later, they had become the latest sensation of their musical city, attracting parents and children alike with an eclectic pop sensibility and lyrical turns about healthy snacks and playing catch and conquering childhood fears of bedtime. Lines to the Movers’ shows stretched down blocks.
When the levees broke after Hurricane Katrina, the far-reaching disaster turned the Movers’ world upside down, but it didn’t put an end to their dream. Even while band members salvaged their belongings from flooded homes – and Smith reported to his day job as a fire fighter and first responder – they never stopped living according to the Movers’ motto: “Reach high, think big, work hard, have fun!”
This motto has served the band well. Not even the Imagination Movers could have fully imagined the band’s current breakthrough success. The Movers have filmed three seasons of their hit music-and-comedy series for Disney Junior and they have sold roughly 250,000 CDs and DVDs to date. Critical acclaim includes nods from Entertainment Weekly and The New York Times, which reported the Movers are “prized by many parents for non-condescending lyrics and music that evokes the Beastie Boys or Red Hot Chili Peppers.” Parenting magazine praised the band’s “dash of rebellion” and songs that are “fresh and treacle-free.” National television appearances include The View, Live with Regis & Kelly, and Good Morning America.
In 2009, the Imagination Movers won a Daytime Emmy Award from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for outstanding original song in the children’s show/animation category.
The Movers have also become a force to be reckoned with in the concert business. Their 2011 “In a Big Warehouse” tour attracted 150,000 fans and was one of Pollstar magazine’s top 100 tours of the year. They received stellar reviews from concertgoers thanks to the guys’ highly interactive music and winning ways with an audience.
For the Movers, it all starts with the songs. “Above all, we love following our muse and trying to write the best songs possible,” says Collins. “We’re proud of the hooks and production throughout Rock-O-Matic.” The band never sets out to target songs to specific age groups, Collins adds. Instead, a typical Movers set is “a collection of catchy pop/rock songs that we hope reflects our love and respect for the art form.”
Movers songs are inspired by their kids at home (Collins has five children; Poche and Durbin each have two.) but they also reveal a far-reaching musical sensibility, from hip-hop to country and numerous points in between. “Old funk, new wave, cool grooves, a little bit of punky stuff,” Smitty says. “You listen to our music and you can pull a lot of that out.”
In addition to showcasing the Movers’ music, the Disney Junior series has introduced international audiences (it airs in more than 55 countries and territories, in twelve languages) to the band members’ lively comedic talents. “We all love the classic comedy,” Scott says. “Lots of people talk about the Monkees, which are an obvious reference for us. But really it’s Jerry Lewis, the Marx Brothers, Carol Burnett. Old-school fun.”
Next up for the Movers: Razor + Tie is releasing a brand-new Movers’ CD/DVD, titled Rock-O-Matic, — and new Disney Junior episodes will debut soon — as the band prepares to hit the road for a massive 2012 North American concert tour. Says Collins: “Our goal is to make many kids’ first concert experience also one of their parents’ most memorable experiences. We hope everyone leaves needing a nap!”
Imagination Movers Unveil Nationwide ‘Rock-O-Matic Tour 2012!’
Published on October 21, 2011
Rich, Scott, Dave and Smitty – of the Emmy-winning Disney Channel TV series “Imagination Movers” – will bring their high-octane rock concert to a theater near you, and it’s an event the whole family can enjoy. Mover Nation fan club pre-sale for the tour begins on October 14 with general on sale beginning on October 21. Mini-Movers VIP packages will be available. These include premium seating and a chance to meet The Movers.
The Movers were the highest-rated and most popular live family music act of 2011. The key to the Movers’ appeal is they combine danceable power pop songs with extremely catchy choruses and a knack for inspiring audience participation. Throw in a heaping helping of onstage silliness and you’ve got a recipe for a live musical event that will truly engage the littlest of kids along with their older siblings, parents and grandparents. It doesn’t hurt that the Movers pepper their live shows with musical references to their many inspirations, including U2, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jack Johnson, the Beastie Boys and all sorts of classic and modern rockers.
The 2011 In A Big Warehouse tour garnered critical praise from fans including a 5 star rating on Ticketmaster. “The Movers show was in a word: AMAZING! So much fun, high energy, and a memory we will never forget. We can’t wait for them to tour again.”
On the Rock-O-Matic tour, the guys will be playing all their favorite songs from their wildly popular TV series as well as debuting material from their brand-new “Rock-O-Matic” CD/DVD. The new disc features some of the guys’ most infectious music to date along with a collection of live-action and animated videos.
The Imagination Movers began in 2003 as a rock band for kids in New Orleans and have grown into the stars of a hit television series seen in over 55 countries on the Disney Channel. In addition to winning an Emmy, a Common Sense Media Award and many other honors, the Movers have also performed twice at the White House as well as on “Good Morning America,” “Live With Regis and Kelly” and “The View.”
Level Up (Cartoon Network, live action) Wiki Page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Level_Up_(TV_series)
Synopsis
Four very different high school teenagers – Wyatt, Dante, Lyle, and Angie – accidentally open a portal from the virtual world to the real world, wreaking havoc on their entire neighborhood. The boys are top gamers in their favorite online game Conqueror of All Worlds. They’ve defeated trolls, squashed barbarians, annihilated ghouls, and trashed everything else the game can throw at them. But when their online foes come to real life, these typical teens must “level up” in order to deal with high school life while protecting their town.
A.N.T Farm (Disney Channel, multi-cam) Wiki Page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A.N.T._Farm
Premise
A.N.T. Farm revolves around Chyna Parks (China Anne McClain), an 11-year-old musical prodigy, who has just become the newest A.N.T. (Advanced Natural Talents) in the A.N.T. program at Webster High School in San Francisco, California. On her first day, she meets Olive Doyle (Sierra McCormick), a girl who has an eidetic memory, and Fletcher Quimby (Jake Short), an artistic genius who deeply falls in love with her when they first meet, they soon become her best friends at the high school. They proceed to go on multiple adventures, using their talents to their advantage.
The school’s “it” girl, Lexi Reed (Stefanie Scott), proceeds to bully Chyna, thinking of her as competition in being the star of the school. Chyna’s older brother, Cameron (Carlon Jeffery), attempts to avoid Chyna in high school as much as he can, afraid she will be an embarrassment to him. And their two wacky best friends Paisley (Allie DeBerry) and Angus (Aedin Minks) who share a major-recurring role on the series.
A.N.T. Farm – SANTa’s Little Helpers Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_8ERRTsoKs
Mr. Young Wiki Page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._Young
Mr. Young is a Canadian television series that premiered on March 1, 2011 on YTV. The series is shot in front of a live audience in Burnaby, British Columbia. The series was created by Dan Signer (The Suite Life on Deck, A.N.T. Farm), and stars Brendan Meyer, Matreya Fedor and Gig Morton as attendants of Finnegan High School. Further main cast includes Kurt Ostlund, Emily Tennant, Milo Shandel, Raugi Yu and Paula Shaw.
Premise
Mr. Young centers on child prodigy Adam Young (Brendan Meyer), who graduated from high school and university at the age of 14. He decides to come back to high school to live the high school experience, only he becomes the science teacher at the school. He reunites with childhood best friend Derby (Gig Morton) and encounters the school bully, Slab (Kurt Ostlund), and a student in his class whom he has a crush on, named Echo (Matreya Fedor). However because he’s 14, his students have little respect for him and often gets into trouble with the headteacher.
Mr. Young – Mr. Space Part 1 – Episode Clip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qjUgIuW1nk
Zeke and Luther Wiki Page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zeke_and_Luther
Zeke and Luther is an American Disney XD sitcom about two best friends setting their sights on becoming the world’s greatest skateboarders. The show stars Hutch Dano, Adam Hicks, Daniel Curtis Lee and Ryan Newman (season 1-2). Zeke and Luther is set in the northern part of Gilroy, California, specifically in the fictional area of Pacific Terrace, which is stated frequently throughout the series. Gilroy was also mentioned occasionally in the Disney Channel series Even Stevens, which was also created by Zeke and Luther co-creator Matt Dearborn. The episode “Bros Go Pro” was made available to download for free on iTunes in the beginning of June, two weeks before the show’s television premiere. The series premiered on June 15, 2009 in the U.S.
On August 2, 2010, it was announced that Zeke and Luther has been renewed for a third season which premiered on February 28, 2011.[1] On June 18, 2011, in an interview with Deadline.com, Matt Dearborn confirmed that the show’s third season would be its last.[2] The show is currently Disney XD’s longest running original series and first to make it to a third season.
Zeke and Luther – Skate Troopers – Episode Clip