CJ the DJ | |
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Created by |
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Developed by | Stu Connolly Mark Gravas |
Theme music composer | Sally-Bell Singleton |
Composer | Noel Burgess |
Country of origin |
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Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 52 |
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Executive producers |
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Producer | Sandra Walters |
Editor | Daryl Davies |
Running time | 11 minutes |
Production companies | Kapow Pictures Vision Animation Millimages |
Original release | |
Network | ABC3 |
Release | 4 December 2009 – 25 March 2010 |
CJ the DJ is an Australian animated television series and sitcom first broadcast on ABC3. The show was created by Stu Connolly and Mark Gravas. [1] 52 episodes were produced for the first and only season. [2]
CJ The DJ follows the adventures of a 13-year-old girl with the nickname of CJ. With her best friends, Lesley and Si, they form a group of DJ wannabes and try to make it to the big leagues together by playing gigs, promoting themselves and practicing. However, in the town where she lives, no one wants to hear about her.
Cathleen Jones [3] aka CJ is the eponymous main protagonist of the series. She is a 13-year-old girl who aspires to be a DJ. She loves not being like everyone else and has a unique view on the world.
Lesley Smiles is one of CJ's friends. She is the complete opposite to CJ but they are friends because they are both individuals. [2]
Si is CJ's best friend and neighbor, he is a born musician and has a passion for classical music. His background is New Zealander. [2]
Arnis owns a record store called "A-Trax", He gives CJ her gigs and sees potential in her. [2]
Lyle hangs out at Arnis' store every day after school; he also works there for free. He seems to secretly have feelings for CJ, although he still teases and bullies her. [2]
The Patel Twins want to be DJs only for the fame, they usually work at their dad's convenience store, They are jealous of CJ and steal her gigs, songs and even her name and cause numerous problems for herself and her friends. [2]
Charley Jones is CJ’s younger sister. She is ten, however wants to be sixteen, she loves to shop and usually pokes fun at CJ’s fashion sense. [2]
Gene Jones is CJ and Charley’s father. He has a band that has limited appeal to most people. He lives like he is a young person.
Marsha Jones is CJ and Charley’s mother. She's the no-nonsense voice of authority in the household, and the primary source of income for the family, usually appearing in her business suit. However, in her youth she was the lead guitarist and vocalist for an all-girl punk band.
Mr. Truman is the evil science teacher and recurring antagonist who appears in various episodes.
Number | Title | Original Airdate |
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1 | "The Set Up Gig" | 4 December 2009 |
2 | "Ring Ring" | TBA |
3 | "What's in a Name?" | TBA |
4 | "Dropping Science" | TBA |
5 | "The Axe Factor" | TBA |
6 | "Original Popcorn" | TBA |
7 | "Licked in the Mix" | TBA |
8 | "Garage Clip" | TBA |
9 | "Si's Slide" | TBA |
10 | "Camps n Cakes" | TBA |
11 | "Hair Affaire" | TBA |
12 | "Glammerous Life" | TBA |
13 | "Store Wars" | TBA |
14 | "Unmasked" | TBA |
15 | "Monster Mash Up" | TBA |
16 | "Gene's Gear" | TBA |
17 | "Jonestown" | TBA |
18 | "Girl Vs Machine" | |
19 | "Halloweenie" | TBA |
20 | "Just To Get a Rep" | TBA |
21 | "Global Grooving" | TBA |
22 | "Hazy Daze" | TBA |
23 | "Testing Times" | TBA |
24 | "One Hit Wonder" | TBA |
25 | "DJ Sim" | TBA |
26 | "Boogie Knights" | TBA |
27 | "Chick Flick" | TBA |
28 | "Park Life" | TBA |
29 | "Mind The Animals" | TBA |
30 | "Little Miss Charley" | TBA |
31 | "Home" | TBA |
32 | "Crew Cuts" | TBA |
33 | "Skate Or Lie" | TBA |
34 | "In the Hood" | TBA |
35 | "High Rollers" | TBA |
36 | "Curse of the Wild" | TBA |
37 | "Undercover Brother" | TBA |
38 | "Student Exchange" | TBA |
39 | "Check Yo Head" | TBA |
40 | "Hostel" | TBA |
41 | "Wild World of Rock" | TBA |
42 | "Lesleymania" | TBA |
44 | "Jonesville Horror" | TBA |
45 | "Got Game" | TBA |
46 | "Deeper Purple" | TBA |
47 | "Fixed Up" | TBA |
48 | "Work It Out" | TBA |
49 | "Blastmaster" | TBA |
50 | "Jazz Heist" | TBA |
51 | "Smells Like Team Spirit" | TBA |
52 | "Destroy The Band" | 25 March 2010 |
On 1 July 2010, the Australian Broadcasting Company released the first DVD of CJ the DJ, featuring the first eight episodes.
Title | Release date | Episodes |
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CJ The DJ: Mixin' It Up! | 1 July 2010 [4] | 1.The Set Up Gig 2.Ring Ring 3.What's in a Name? 4.Droppin' Science 5.The Axe Factor 6.Original Popcorn 7.Licked in the Mix 8.Garage Clip |
CJ the DJ Series 1 Volumes 1 (Episodes 1 - 26) and 2 (Episodes 27 - 52) are available for download at the ABC Online Store. [5]
CJ the DJ was released on ABC iView for public viewing, though each episode was only available for viewing over a limited amount of time.
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