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Instant Star

  • TV Series
  • 2004–2008
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
2.7K
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Instant Star (2004)
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Coming-of-AgeDramaMusic

Based on a song she wrote and performed, a young girl wins a national contest for a recording contract. Now she must balance the life of a normal teenager with that of a rising star in the m... Read allBased on a song she wrote and performed, a young girl wins a national contest for a recording contract. Now she must balance the life of a normal teenager with that of a rising star in the music industry.Based on a song she wrote and performed, a young girl wins a national contest for a recording contract. Now she must balance the life of a normal teenager with that of a rising star in the music industry.

  • Creators
    • James Hurst
    • Miklos Perlus
    • Linda Schuyler
  • Stars
    • Tim Rozon
    • Alexz Johnson
    • Kristopher Turner
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    2.7K
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    • Creators
      • James Hurst
      • Miklos Perlus
      • Linda Schuyler
    • Stars
      • Tim Rozon
      • Alexz Johnson
      • Kristopher Turner
    • 38User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 15 nominations total

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    Tim Rozon
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    • Tommy Quincy…
    • 2004–2008
    Alexz Johnson
    Alexz Johnson
    • Jude Harrison…
    • 2004–2008
    Kristopher Turner
    Kristopher Turner
    • Jamie Andrews…
    • 2004–2008
    Laura Vandervoort
    Laura Vandervoort
    • Sadie Harrison…
    • 2004–2008
    Wes Williams
    Wes Williams
    • Darius Mills…
    • 2004–2008
    Tyler Kyte
    Tyler Kyte
    • Spiederman…
    • 2005–2008
    Mark Taylor
    Mark Taylor
    • Kwest
    • 2005–2008
    Simon Reynolds
    Simon Reynolds
    • Stuart Harrison
    • 2004–2008
    Ian Blackwood
    • Kyle…
    • 2005–2008
    Cory Lee
    Cory Lee
    • Karma
    • 2007–2008
    Christopher Gaudet
    Christopher Gaudet
    • Wally…
    • 2005–2008
    Miku Graham
    • Portia Quincy…
    • 2004–2007
    Jane Sowerby
    Jane Sowerby
    • Victoria Harrison
    • 2004–2006
    Barbara Mamabolo
    • Kat Benton
    • 2004–2006
    Craig Warnock
    Craig Warnock
    • Paegan Smith
    • 2007–2008
    Andrea Lui
    Andrea Lui
    • E.J. Li
    • 2004–2005
    Tracy Waterhouse
    • Georgia Bevans
    • 2004–2005
    Zoie Palmer
    Zoie Palmer
    • Patsy Sewer
    • 2006–2007
    • Creators
      • James Hurst
      • Miklos Perlus
      • Linda Schuyler
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    Songgurl4u

    Instant Star--a perfect ten

    I found Instant Star's main character, Jude, to be positively likable. She's just like every other teenage girl (and I would know, as I am one), only she's dealing with sudden fame. Yet Jude, somehow, manages to stay down to earth and that, to me, makes her all the more endearing. The other characters are wonderful, as well. All are fun to watch; all add to the story and tie it together neatly. From the beginning, I knew I was hooked. Jude's guy problems are just like every other girl's, and same goes for her home life. It was nice to see that portrayed on television. I, for one,think that Instant Star is a perfect ten.
    BridgeHJ4

    Instant Star Rocks!!

    I love this how and unlike shows like: "That's so Raven", "The Amanda Show" or "Lizzie MaGuire" this show centers around a teenager's reality not a half hour sitcom trying hard to make us laugh and always fixing a problem in half-an-hour which is so totally unrealistic!!! Instant Star revolves around Jude Harrison her, family, friends and other important issues in her life and it ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    This show is not hiding behind what people want us to think teenagers are like goody two shoes who just tap kiss in the halls not saying that, that is bad but this is a much more complicated world with much more complicated issues and I think thats why Instant Star is such a great show and can relate more to today's teens.

    Watch the show I guarantee you'll love it!
    summergirl4367

    Instant Star *A-

    Instant Star is a great TV show for teenagers. The lead actors/actresses Alexz Johnson and Tim Rozon are great at portraying their characters, making you feel what they feel. This TV show is about 16 year old Jude (Alexz) who won a talent contest and is sky-rocketed into fame. Her producer Tommy Q (Tim) is 21 and has feelings toward Jude which he ignores knowing her age. Jude also likes Tommy but despite her attempts, he reminds her she's too young.

    Another dilemma is that Jude tries hard to stay original, with original music, but finds it difficult as the music industry is trying to turn her into a more mainstream artist. Also, she has trouble with jealousy because people at her school and even her friends become sick of the constant hype about her.

    This show deals with fame, teen crushes/relationships, friendships, and other emotions. Really wonderful show for ages 12-17 Rating: A- Definitely a must see.
    arlingtonmomsandkids

    parent thinks it's great

    This show is about a not very popular teenage girl who wins a contest because she's a good songwriter, then gets a recording contract that doesn't turn out to be what she expected. She goes on to discover that all the things that go along with stardom are pretty hard to handle--especially for someone still learning to just maneuver through life. She's a sweet and talented kid, and the show is about her joys and disappointments. BTW--The songs are all really sung by the actress (unlike most TV shows where they overdub) as can be seen in the credits.

    I watch this show every Friday and anxiously await the next episodes. The actors are all talented, nobody shows excessive skin, and nobody talks potty-mouth or jumps in bed with ANYONE. Teen angst, yes, but told poignantly and with talent. The writing is great, music as heart wrenching as any teen could want, and acting superb.

    And now for my input on the topic of sex. I am a fairly strict and prudish parent and I think this show is fantastic. As far as the sex and sexuality in this show, I disagree with what another IMDb poster/reviewer said. The star doesn't sleep with anyone to get ahead, or for any other reason--she doesn't even sleep with anyone--at least not in the shows that have aired so far; I'm not sure what TV series this person watched, but what s/he describes is not the series "Instant Star" that is airing now on The-N. The most "sex" in this show (as of writing date) is kissing. And it's not passionate as much as it is sweet and romantic. Without giving anything away, I can say that each kiss has happened for good reason and isn't just gratuitous making out scenes. The show is about relationships of all kinds--family, friends, self, and romantic. I've seen TV commercials with far more sexuality than this TV show! I'm not saying the actors aren't sexy and gushing charisma, I'm just saying that the scripts and drama are plenty chaste.
    hotlips87553

    Not bad at all

    When I first heard about this show I was like "okay whatever another stupid show" I ain't going watch it. Well I came home from vacation and I was waiting for Degrassi to come on and the N was showing Instant Star.I sat and watched it and ever since then I have been hooked, I thought it was going to be horrible but its not bad at all. I had watched Alexz on "So Weird" so I knew who she was after I saw her name in credits, I also have seen Kristopher in "Brotherhood 3" and he wasn't that bad either but he put on a little weight since the movie. But in the endthe show is really addicting.

    Also its a plus because that is the kind of stuff you have to deal with when you get into the music business. I mean some of it is romantic crap which is always a plus, because there is not one show on that doesn't have drama. So in the end Watch the show because there is a lot of different things going on in every episode and ITS NOT JUST ANOTHER STUPID SHOW AND ALSO ITS NOT A WASTE OF TIME TO WATCH IT, there has to be someone that you can relate to on the show. lol

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    • Trivia
      Several songs written specifically for the show have been covered by famous artists. The most notable example is the Backstreet Boys' cover of "There's Us" which appeared on the season 2 soundtrack.
    • Quotes

      Jude Harrison: Go ahead. Tell me I told you so.

      Tommy Quincy: [he puts his jacket around Jude's shoulders] For what's its worth, Shay's a kid, and an idiot.

      Jude Harrison: [sobbing] Yeah.

      Tommy Quincy: And he made the wrong choice.

      Jude Harrison: It's not worth much coming from you.

      Tommy Quincy: What's that supposed to mean?

      Jude Harrison: I'm so tired of falling for guys that don't fall back. It hurts.

      Jude Harrison: Jude, I...

      Jude Harrison: You all say the nicest things. You're so great, you're so nice, but none of you want to date me! So you wanna help me, Tommy? Tell me what I do wrong. Tell me why I'm so easy to give up, and maybe I can fix it!

      Tommy Quincy: You are asking the wrong guy.

      Tommy Quincy: [kisses her]

      Tommy Quincy: [a man and women walk in, Jude and Tommy turn, the people leave] You should go Jude.

      Jude Harrison: Tommy don't...

    • Connections
      Referenced in Degrassi: The Next Generation: Together Forever (2005)

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    • Release date
      • July 1, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Official sites
      • CTV (Canada)
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Звезда-малолетка
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production company
      • Epitome Pictures
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    • Runtime
      • 30m
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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