The J Team
The J Team | |
---|---|
File:The J Team poster.jpeg Official release poster | |
Directed by | Michael Lembeck |
Written by | Eydie Faye |
Produced by |
|
Starring |
|
Cinematography | Thomas M. Harting |
Edited by | Tod Modisett |
Music by | Gabriel Mann |
Production companies | |
Distributed by |
|
Release date |
|
Running time | 85 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
The J Team[1][2] is a 2021 American children/family musical drama film directed by Michael Lembeck, executive-produced by JoJo Siwa and produced by Nickelodeon Movies which debuted as an original film on Paramount+ on September 3, 2021.
Premise
JoJo Siwa is part of a dance troupe that was run by Val (Laura Soltis). When Val retires, she is replaced by the strict Coach Poppy (Tisha Campbell) who brings about harsh rules and kicks JoJo out of her troupe after she fails to live up to her expectations. While rediscovering dancing and friendship, JoJo meets other dancers as they form a dance troupe called the J Team.
Cast
- JoJo Siwa as a fictional version of herself[3][4]
- Marley Winton as young JoJo Siwa
- Tisha Campbell as Coach Poppy, a strict and sparkle-hating dance coach who kicks JoJo out of the dance troupe she now runs
- Kiyoko Rain Gordon as young Coach Poppy
- Laura Soltis as Val, JoJo's former dance coach and Coach Poppy's predecessor
- Julia Marley as Nina
- Kerrynton Jones as Ruby M., one of JoJo's best friends
- Kiara T. Romero as Ruby D., one of JoJo's best friends
- Kenya Jordan as Pepper
- Kyra Leroux as Jess
- Mya Lowe as Sunshine
- Marlow Percival as Desi
- Chris Francisque as Mr. Melody
- Clay St. Thomas as Announcer
Production
![]() | This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. (April 2022) |
In February 2020, it was reported that a JoJo Siwa film project was in the works at Nickelodeon.[5] In February 2021, Siwa announced on The Tonight Show that title of the project was The J Team, and that she was to star and produce the film. It was also announced that an original soundtrack, including six songs written by Siwa, would be released alongside the film, and that filming would begin that month, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.[1]
Soundtrack
The J Team (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | |
---|---|
Soundtrack album by | |
Released | August 27, 2021 |
Recorded | 2020 |
Genre | Pop, Dance-pop |
Length | 24:57 |
Label | Viacom International |
Producer | Matthew Tishler |
The eponymous soundtrack album of the film was released by Viacom International on 27 August 2021.[6] A music video for one of its singles, "Dance Through the Day" on 6 August 2021.[7]including behind-the-scenes footage from the film.
All songs are produced by Matthew Tishler and performed by JoJo Siwa.
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
---|---|---|---|
1. | "Dance Through the Day" | Andrew Underberg, Jeannie Lurie, JoJo Siwa, Matthew Tishler | 2:35 |
2. | "One Chance" | Gus Ross, Luke Eisner, Underberg, Siwa, Tishler | 2:26 |
3. | "Only Getting Better" (J Team Edition) | Underberg, Lurie, Siwa, Tishler | 2:24 |
4. | "Outta the Park" | Underberg, Lurie, Siwa, Tishler | 2:15 |
5. | "U-N-I" | Underberg, Lurie, Siwa, Tishler | 2:27 |
6. | "Back To That Girl" | Underberg, Lurie, Siwa, Tishler | 2:48 |
7. | "Nobody Can Change Me!" | Underberg, Ross, Lurie, Siwa, Eisner, Tishler | 3:37 |
8. | "D.R.E.A.M" (J Team Edition) | Ali Dee Theodore, Anthony Mirabella, Doug Davis, James Keith Petrie, Jodie Shihadeh, Nikki Ann Sorentino, Susan Paroff, Siwa | 2:42 |
9. | "Nobody Can Change Me!" (J Team Movie Version) | Underberg, Ross, Lurie, Siwa, Eisner, Tishler | 3:39 |
Performance controversy
A week after the film's debut on September 15, Siwa called out Nickelodeon on social media for preventing her from performing any songs from the film on the 2022 edition of her D.R.E.A.M. Tour, claiming that she is "treated as only a brand" by the company.[8] The situation has been described as similar to that of Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez, all of whom were signed to a major children's television network at a young age.[9]
Release
A one-minute trailer for the film was released on July 27, 2021.[10] A drive-in premiere screening of the film was held at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on September 3, 2021, releasing exclusively on Paramount+ the same day.[11] The movie aired on Nickelodeon on November 7, 2021, as well as on the Nick Jr. Channel and TeenNick. The film was also released on DVD on July 12, 2022[12] Also the film had its television premiere on Nickelodeon across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
References
- ^ a b Petski, Denise (4 February 2021). "JoJo Siwa to Star & Exec Produce Nickelodeon Live-Action Musical 'The J Team'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
- ^ "Paramount+ Announces 'The J Team,' a New Live-Action Musical Starring Pop Star and Social Media Sensation JoJo Siwa, to Premiere September 3". CBS Press Releases (Press release). Paramount+. 12 July 2021. Retrieved 5 September 2021 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ Hailu, Selome (August 26, 2021). "JoJo Siwa on Portraying Herself in 'The J Team,' Wanting to Play Lady Gaga in a Biopic". Variety. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
- ^ Drysdale, Jennifer (August 30, 2021). "JoJo Siwa on 'The J Team' Being Her 'First Big Project' as an Adult (Exclusive)". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
- ^ Chmielewski, Dawn (24 February 2020). "Baby Shark And 'Chicken Girl' Enter Ryan's World As Nickelodeon Bids For Social Media Lift". Forbes. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
- ^ "The J Team (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Apple Music. 27 August 2021. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
- ^ JoJo Siwa [@itsjojosiwa] (8 August 2021). "'DANCE THROUGH THE DAY' FROM 'THE J TEAM'!!! Watch the BTS music video right now!!! Link in my bio🌈🌈🌈". Retrieved September 5, 2021 – via Instagram.
- ^ Tenbarge, Kat. "JoJo Siwa put Nickelodeon on blast, saying the company won't let her perform new music and doesn't treat her like a 'human being'". Insider. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
- ^ "JoJo Siwa Says Nickelodeon Sees Her "Only as a Brand" Ahead Of U.S. Tour". Vanity Fair. 2021-09-15. Retrieved 2021-09-23.
- ^ Daw, Stephen (July 27, 2021). "JoJo Siwa Breaks Out the Bows in New Trailer For 'The J Team:' Watch". Billboard. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
- ^ "JoJo Siwa Makes Red Carpet Debut with Girlfriend Kylie Prew at The J Team Premiere". news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2021-09-23.
- ^ The J Team, retrieved 2022-07-12
External links
- The J Team at IMDb
- Articles with short description
- Short description with empty Wikidata description
- Articles with missing files
- 2021 films
- Template film date with 1 release date
- Articles to be expanded from April 2022
- All articles to be expanded
- Articles using small message boxes
- Articles with hAudio microformats
- Album infoboxes lacking a cover
- Album articles lacking alt text for covers
- IMDb ID not in Wikidata
- 2020s English-language films
- 2020s musical films
- American children's musical films
- Films about dance competitions
- Films directed by Michael Lembeck
- Films shot in Vancouver
- Nickelodeon Movies films
- Paramount+ original films
- 2020s American films