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Cast of "Spectacular!"
Cast of "Spectacular!" - © Nickelodeon
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Nickelodeon's original primetime TV movie "Spectacular!" follows charismatic Nikko (Nolan Gerard Funk, "Smallville") on an offbeat road to rock stardom that takes swift, sudden twists and turns. Unwavering, after he's kicked out of his band and dumped by his girlfriend, the talented teenage rebel pulls out all the stops on and offstage, using dynamic new music to achieve his dream while facing fierce competition and learning some hard lessons in life and love along the way.

"Spectacular! is a riveting story with heart, great music and tons of tween appeal," said Marjorie Cohn, Executive Vice President, Development and Original Programming. "It's uniquely Nickelodeon because it stays true to our tradition of great characters driving the story, but the edgy music gives it a contemporary twist."

The sparks fly when Nikko joins a musical group called Spectacular! led by preppy Courtney (Tammin Sursok, "The Young and the Restless") and mentored by the absent-minded Mr. Romano (Greg Germann, "Ally McBeal"). A culture clash between the discipline of show choir and the spontaneity of rock and roll ends up producing a whole new musical style for the group (10 original songs take center stage) that could spell big trouble for a rival group. Two musical worlds collide on "Spectacular!" as dueling teams of talented singing and dancing teens angle for a national championship.

When Nikko's ejected from his band for playing by his own rules on "Spectacular!," he needs quick cash to record a solo demo. Courtney grabs the opportunity to recruit the wannabe rock star as lead singer for her floundering show choir group, Spectacular. Though a stickler for the rules, Courtney slips Nikko into the key spot vacated by Royce (Simon Curtis, "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat"), who has defected to rival group, Ta-Da. Nikko is wary at first of the glitzy group—dazzling attire courtesy of Oscar-winning costume designer Angus Strathie ("Moulin Rouge")—but he's also desperate to jump-start his solo career, and the potential prize money is a magnet. Fueling the competition further, Royce's gorgeous new girlfriend Tammi (Victoria Justice, "Zoey 101") leads Ta-Da. Will Courtney find a way to adapt to Nikko's style? Can Nikko learn teamwork and can Courtney learn to "feel the music?" Can Spectacular compete with juggernaut Ta-Da? And above all, will Nikko remain loyal while his solo rock career waits in the wings?

Lauren Levine (Bridge to Terabithia, "Merry Christmas," "Drake & Josh"") and Lion Share Productions' Jessica Horowitz serve as executive producers of "Spectacular!" and Robert Iscove ("She's All That") directed a script by James Krieg ("Monk"). Nickelodeon's Marjorie Cohn and Bill O'Dowd and Michael Espensen of Dolphin Entertainment also serve as executive producers.

Hitmakers Matthew Gerrard and Robbie Nevil composed 10 original songs for the movie, which accompany two covers on the "Spectacular!" soundtrack from Nickelodeon/Columbia Records. Gerrard has penned hit singles for the likes of Nick Carter ("Help Me"), Kelly Clarkson ("Breakaway") and Hilary Duff ("I Can't Wait"), He also has contributed to the soundtracks of "High School Musical," "The Cheetah Girls 2" and "Hannah Montana." Nevil is best known for his '80s dance hit "C'est La Vie" and co-wrote the theme song for "Hannah Montana" as well as songs for the "High School Musical" soundtrack. Choreographer R.J. Durell, has choreographed tours and stage shows for Madonna and Britney Spears.

Songs

1. "Don't Tell Me" - Nolan Gerard Funk
2. "Break My Heart" - Nolan Gerard Funk
3. "Dance With Me"
4. "Lonely Love Song"
5. "Your Own Way" - Nolan Gerard Funk and Cast
6. "For The First Time"
7. "Just Freak"
8. "Wings Of A Dream"
9. "Something To Believe In" - Cast
10. "Everything Can Change" - Cast
11. "Eye Of The Tiger"
12. "Things We Do For Love"






SPECTACULAR!: FACTS

Network: Nickelodeon
Genre: Musical
Runtime: 120 mins.
Premiere Date: February 16, 2009