The Naked Brothers Band: Season 1 (DVD)
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| The Naked Brothers Band | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Polly Draper (Writer/Creator) Magda Liolis (Writer) Will McRobb (Writer) Chris Viscardi (Writer) |
| Directed by | Polly Draper Melanie Mayron |
| Starring | Nat Wolff (as Self) Alex Wolff (as Self) Michael Wolff (as Dad) David Levi (as Self) Thomas Batuello (as Self) Qaasim Middleton (as Self) Cooper Pillot (as Self) Jesse Draper (as Jesse Cook) Allie DiMeco (as Rosalina) |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 13 (List of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Polly Draper (Executive) Michael Wolff (Co-Executive) Tim Draper (Consulting) Ken H. Keller (Producer) Caron Rudner (Producer/Line) Albie Hecht (Executive) |
| Cinematography | (Photography) Ken H. Keller |
| Running time | 301 MIN |
| Distributor | Nickelodeon Studios Paramount Home Video |
| Broadcast | |
| Original airing | February 3, 2007 (TV) January 8, 2008 (DVD) |
| External links | |
| Official website | |
The Naked Brothers Band: Season 1 (DVD), is a documentary/rockumentary/mockumentary comedy television series on Nickelodeon. It was formatted onto Box set, Color, DVD-VIDEO, and NTSC.[1][2]
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[edit] Plot
The plot evolves around the tween world-famous rock band, The Naked Brothers Band. The band deals with, superstardom, dating girls, and tons of fans! The main characters are real-life brothers Nat and Alex Wolff who write, compose, performs, and sings all the music in the show. The band also features: David Levi, the keyboardist; Thomas Batuello, the cellist; Qaasim Middleton, the guitarist; Rosalina (played by Allie DiMeco), the bassist and Nat's crush; Cooper Pillot, the band's manager; and Jesse Cook (played by Jesse Draper), the band's tutor and babysitter.
[edit] Background and production
The DVD features 13 episodes, such as: VMA's, Nat is A Stand-Up Guy, First Kiss (On The Lips, That Is), The Song, The Naked Brothers Band: Battle of the Bands and more![3] The TV series features celebrity guests by, George Lopez, Snoop Dogg, and Keli Price![2][4][5]
When Nat and Alex were young, one day they announced, "We’re the Naked Brothers Band!" while dancing naked around their apartment after a bath.[6] They formed a band in preschool with Nat's best friends.[6]
The brothers real-life off-camera mother, Polly Draper (best known for her role as Ellyn Warren on the 1987–91 show thirtysomething) is the director, writer, creator, and executive producer of the TV show and their father Michael Wolff (who was the band-leader and musical director for The Arsenio Hall Show, from 1989–94) is the co-executive producer and music supervisor of the TV show. Wolff stars as the brothers' geeky father, who plays the accordion and acts like a kid.[6]
This is Draper's first time directing; her first time screenwriting was in 1999 with The Tic Code. The film was both informed by Wolff's struggles with Tourette Syndrome and his love for the jazz piano.[6]
Tom Ascheim (the executive vice president and general manger of Nickelodeon) said:[7]
| “ | This is our version of The Monkees. Nat Wolff wrote all the music, which I think distinguishes the show. Sometimes I think you get a sense from bands that they are [faking it] like Milli Vanilli. This really is by kids and for kids. | ” |
Tom Ascheim said:[6]
| “ | At first we were intrigued by the idea, but we weren't sure that kids would understand the vague tongue-and-cheek of it. Then a bunch of us took it home to our own children, and they loved it. | ” |
Albie Hecht (the other executive producer of the series and in association with Nickelodeon television) said:[6]
| “ | They're just real: real brothers, real friends; it's all the stuff kids do when they're hanging out on the playground. The idea that you're watching a documentary is so much fun. Then you put them into that fantasy of being a world-famous rock band, and that's the sauce that makes it work. | ” |
Their online videos have been played by fans more than 11 million times in October 2006. Two months later, one of those watchers recognized Nat and Alex in a Florida hotel. She sent them a note, "Are you the Naked Brothers?" "They were so excited," Ms. Draper said. "The show hasn't even aired yet and now walking down the streets kids are calling out their names. They can't believe it."[7]
[edit] Character description
Characters in the Television series are:
- Nat Wolff – lead singer-songwriter, keyboardist. He is known as "The Girl Magnet" and is known for being very mature. Has a noticeable crush on bassist Rosalina throughout the series and tries to impress her often.
- Alex Wolff – drummer. He is the hyperactive one in the band and girls go crazy for his curly hair. He loves skateboarding and wants to become a professional one day. He wears socks tied around his ankles and a red, white, and blue do-rag on his head. He's "milkaholic" and wears different kinds of fake tattoos.
- Thomas Batuello – cellist. He likes tie-dying his tongue with different flavored popsicles and is the one coming up with all the biggest pranks.
- David Levi – keyboardist. He is the politest member of the band, but always joins in on one of Thomas' pranks.
- Qaasim Middleton – guitarist. He is known as the smartest band member of the group and is good with the ladies.
- Cooper Pillot – band manager. He tries to behave as much as an adult as possible and is overwhelmed by all of the commands of his job.
- Rosalina – bassist. She thinks that some of the boys' pranks are immature. Nat's crush and most inspiration of Nat's song
- Mr. Wolff (Dad)/Sonny – geeky accordion player. He acts like a kid and has performed at the Hoboken Rathskeller restaurant. He sometimes tries to get in one of the bands music videos.
- Jesse Cook – babysitter, tutor. Unfortunately, she is not smart enough for the job, but luckily Rosalina and Qaasim are there to help her grade papers. She calls Alex her "little boy friend" and wears seven different kinds of tattoos.
- Betty – She is part of Sonny Wolff's two-member band "The Honey Bunnies." And which no one likes there music (especially there "Honey Bunnies' costumes.")
[edit] Special appearances
| Cast | Role | Season | Episode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snoop Dogg[6] | "self" | 1 | VMA's #1 |
| George Lopez[4] | "self" | 1 | Nat Is A Stand-Up Guy #3 |
| Keli Price[8] | "Bobby Love" | 1 | Battle of the Bands #11-12 |
[edit] Cast
| Cast | Role |
|---|---|
| Nat Wolff | "Nat": age 11, Lead singer-songwriter/keyboardist |
| Alex Wolff | "Alex": age 8, Drummer |
| David Julian Levi | "David": age 11, Keyboardist |
| Thomas Batuello | "Thomas": age 11, Cellist |
| Qaasim Middleton | "Qaasim": age 11, Guitarist |
| Allie DiMeco | "Rosalina": age 13, Bassist; and Nat's crush |
| Cooper Pillot | "Cooper": age 11, Band manager |
| Michael Wolff | "Mr. Wolff (Dad)/Sonny": Accordion player |
| Jesse Draper | "Jesse Cook": Band tutor, babysitter |
| Tim Draper | "Principal Schmoke": Principal of "Amigos Elementary School" |
| Daniel Raymont | "The Director": Directs some of the music videos |
| Cathy Curtin | "Betty": Dad's girl friend |
| Teala Dunn | "Juanita": ages 7, Alex's crush/friend |
| Billy Draper | "Billy Timmerman": Part of the dorky-non-to-talented band "The Timmerman Brothers"/Jesse's clueless boy friend |
| Adam Draper | "Donnie Timmerman": Part of the dorky-non-to-talented band "The Timmerman Brothers"/Jesse's clueless boy friend |
| Coulter Mulligan | "Johnny Timmerman": Part of the dorky-non-to-talented band "The Timmerman Brothers"/Jesse's clueless boy friend |
[edit] Crew
| Role | Crew |
|---|---|
| Director | Polly Draper (most episodes) Melanie Mayron (some episodes) |
| Screenwriter | Polly Draper (most episodes) Will McRobb and Chris Viscardi (episodes 11-12) Magda Liolis (some episodes) |
| Creator | Polly Draper (all episodes) |
| Executive Producer | Polly Draper (all episodes) Albie Hetcht (all episodes) |
| Music Supervisors | Michael Wolff (all episodes) Michael A. Levine (all episodes) |
| Co-Executive Producer | Michael Wolff (all episodes) |
| Consulting Producer | Tim Draper (all episodes) |
| Producers | Ken H. Keller (all episodes) Caron Rudner-Keller (all episodes) |
| Director of Photography | Ken H. Keller (all episodes) |
| Line Producer | Caron Rudner-Keller (all episodes) |
| Editor | Craig Cobb (all episodes) |
| Extras Casting | Tuffy Questall (all episodes) Serena Stanley (all episodes) |
| Casting Directors | Sharon Lieblein (all episodes) Laura Maxwell-Scott (all episodes) |
| Art Department | Craig Cobb (all episodes) |
| Composer (Music Score) | Nat Wolff (most songs) Alex Wolff (other songs) |
[edit] Bonus tracks
The Bonus Tracks are:[3]
[edit] Music videos
| Title | Time |
|---|---|
| I'm Out | 1:55 |
| Sometimes I'll Be There | 1:45 |
| I Could Be | 1:50 |
| Banana Smoothie | 1:58 |
| Long Distance | 1:51 |
[edit] Extra bonus tracks
| Title | Time |
|---|---|
| Qaasim's Book of Love | 4:23 |
[edit] References
- ^ Amazon.com: The Naked Brothers Band: Season 1 [DVD]: Nat Wolff,Alex Wolff,Michael Wolff,David Levi,Thomas Batuello,Qaasim Middleton,Allie DiMeco,Cooper Pillot,Jesse Draper,Polly Draper,Melanie Mayron: Movies & TV
- ^ a b The Nickelodeon Shop - Nickelodeon: Naked Brothers Band Season 1 DVD
- ^ a b The Naked Brothers Band - Season 1 Review | TVShowsOnDVD.com
- ^ a b http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/prnewswire/NYM04114012008-1.htm
- ^ Wingard, Shannon. "Price Is Right On The Fast Track To Fame", American Superstar Mag, March 2007. Retrieved on 2007-11-23.
- ^ a b c d e f g A TV Family Bound By Blood and a Band - New York Times
- ^ a b http://www.tourettetexas.org/PublicDocs/nakedbros.htm
- ^ Wingard, Shannon. "Price Is Right On The Fast Track To Fame", American Superstar Mag, March 2007. Retrieved on 2007-11-23.
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