Jonas Brothers performing on ABC’s “Good Morning America” concert series in Central Park
August 13, 2010 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
JONAS BROTHERS AND DEMI LOVATO PROMOTE CAMP ROCK 2 ON ABC’S ”GOOD MORNING AMERICA” CONCERT SERIES AT RUMSEY PLAYFIELD IN CENTRAL PARK , NEW YORK New York 08-13-2010. K65660BCO.Nick Jonas and Joe Jonas of the Jonas Brothers. © Red Carpet Pictures. Content © 2010 ZumaPress All rights reserved.
I Heart Jonas (a J!-ENT DVD Review)
January 15, 2010 by Dennis Amith · Leave a Comment
The second volume of Disney’s “JONAS” TV series, this Valentine’s Day volume focuses on the romantic episodes of the first season and are primarily Joe and Stella-driven episodes. But definitely enjoyed each episode on this second volume over the last. If you are a Jonas Brothers fan, “I Heart Jonas” is a DVD worth checking out!
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DVD TITLE: I Heart Jonas
DURATION: 7 Episodes (155 minutes)
DVD INFORMATION: Dolby Digital 5.1, Full Screen (1:33:1), Subtitles: English
COMPANY: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
RATED: TV G
RELEASE DATE: January 26, 2010
Directed by Jerry Levine, Linda Mendoza, Lev K. Spiro, Paul Hoen, Savage Steve Holland, Sean McNamara, Jeremiah S. Chechik
Written by Michael Curtis, Roger S.H. Schulman
Executive Producer: Michael Curtis, Roger S.H. Schulman
Co-Executive Producer: Ivan Menchell
Producer: Greg Hamspon
Associate Producer: Nick Pavonetti
Line Producer as Chris Plourde
Music by Kenneth Burgomaster
Cinematography by John Simmons and Feliks Parnell
Edited by Steven Sprung
Casting by Barbie Block, Sally Stiner
Production Design by Michael Hynes
Art Direction by Diana Yates
Costume Design by Jane Janiger and Elizabeth Wheat
Starring:
Kevin Jonas as Kevin Lucas
Joe Jonas as Joe Lucas
Nick Jonas as Nick Lucas
Chelsea Staub as Stella Malone
Nicole Gale Anderson as Macy Misa
John Ducey as Tom Lucas
Frankie Jonas as Frankie Lucas
Fans will get a kick out of the lovable antics of three of the world’s most famous musicians with 7 specially selected episodes of the hit Disney Channel Original Series in I ♥ JONAS. Viewers will see
how Joe reacts when he discovers that Stella has a date with another guy, and what happens when the tables are turned and a struggling young actress makes a play for Joe. Plus, with the never-before-seen bonus feature, “You’ve Just Been Jo Bro’d—Surprising Jordin Sparks,” I ♥ JONAS is a must-have for any Jonas Brothers fan!
With Valentine’s Day coming up, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has released the second volume of the Jonas Brother’s Disney Original Series “JONAS” titled “I Heart JONAS”. The comedy series is reminiscent to another classic music-based comedy shows such as “The Partridge Family” or “The Monkeys” in which the storylines focus on a topic and is essentially a comedy series. Also, similar to those classic shows, the Jonas Brothers perform a song relating to the show.
“JONAS” revolves around the three Lucas brothers who are in a popular band and try to live their lives like regular high school kids and attend high school. In the first DVD volume “JONAS: Rockin’ the House”, the episodes focused with storylines featuring each brother and their adventures. But this time around, with Valentines Day around the corner, all seven episodes focus on Joe Lucas and Stella.
The two have grown up with each other since they were babies and both like each other but due to the Lucas’s success in the music world, Joe knows that he can’t have any relationships. While Stella, being the band’s designer knows that and so both try to keep their distance from each other and keep it as friends. But can they ditch their emotions and how they feel for each other and watch each other date other people?
The primary characters of the show are:
THE LUCAS FAMILY
Kevin Lucas (Kevin Jonas) - The elder brother who loves playing the guitar and his mind sometimes is way out there. And typically the brother who is most willing to do wacky things.
Joe Lucas (Joe Jonas) – The cool member of the group who has a close relationship with the band’s fashion stylist and good friend Stella Malone (Chelsea Staub) but doesn’t want to hurt their friendship so he never shows any romantic interest in her.
Nick Lucas (Nick Jonas) - The intelligent and calm brother who tries to knock some sense into his two older brothers.
Tom Lucas (John Ducey) – The father and the manager of the group
Frankie Lucas (Frankie Jonas) – The younger brother and wants to be in the spotlight like his older brothers.
Other Characters:
Stella Malone (Chelsea Staub) -A childhood friend of the Lucas brothers, who literally grew up with Joe Jonas when they were young toddlers. She is attracted to Joe but doesn’t want to ruin their friendship but she does get jealous when Joe has his attention set on other girls.
Macy Misa (Nicole Anderson) – Stella’s good friend and the band’s #1 fan who tends to cause the Lucas brothers some problems at times.
In the second volume of “JONAS: I Heart Jonas”, the DVD features the following episodes:
- Fashion Victim (Episode 7) – The Lucas Brothers have an important meeting with the Queen but when Joe gets jealous of Stella and Van Dyke going on a date, he accidentally messes up their outfits for their upcoming meeting.
- Love Sick (Episode 10) – Joe invites Stella to a fashion show. Meanwhile, Macy finds someone that can be a Nicky wannabe.
- Three Musketeers (Episode 11) – The Lucas brothers are selected in the school play of The Three Musketeers but Joe is shy on stage and doesn’t want to be part of it and is replaced by Van Dyke. But when he hears that Stella gets the part of female lead and has a kissing scene with Van Dyke, Joe gets jealous.
- Karaoke Surprise (Episode 14) - It’s the 15th Friendship Anniversary and the Lucas Brothers want to plan a surprise party for Stella.
- Chasing the Dream (Episode 6) - Kevin let’s Macy become their backup singer. But when she turns out to be awful, Kevin knows he must do something about it.
- Frantic Romantic (Episode 12) - Movie star Fiona Skye uses Joe’s popularity by letting the tabloids know that she is dating Joe (when they actually are not). How can Joe stop Fiona from using him.
- Forgetting Stella’s Birthday (Episode 16) - It’s Stella’s birthday and usually the guys don’t forget but when they have an important interview, they all forget. Stella assumes they are planning a secret birthday party.
- Double Date (Episode 18) – When Stella goes on a date with Van Dyke, Joe gets even more jealous.
VIDEO & AUDIO:
“I Heart Jonas” is presented in Full Screen (1:33:1) and is presented in Dolby Digital 5.1 and 2.0 Surround Sound. The picture quality is different from other Disney Channel shows in that it’s filmed like a drama series and is not in front of a live audience. Audio quality is front and center channel-driven and dialogue is understandable and music is clear.
Subtitles are featured in English SDH and Spanish.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
“I Heart Jonas” comes with the following special features:
- You Just Been Jo Bro’d! – Suprising Jordin Sparks – (10:39) Similar to a show like ‘Punk’d', the Jonas Brothers prank their friend Jordin Sparks.
- Dylan & Cole Sprouse: Blu-Ray is Suite – (4:45) A featurette about Blu-ray and High Definition.
- Learn How to Take Your Favorite Movies on the Go – (1:03) A Featurette explaining what a Disney Digital Copy is.
The DVD also comes with three magnets featuring each member of the Jonas Brothers.
As a guy who has reviewed many shows from female and male idol groups worldwide, “I Heart Jonas” is one of those shows that I found fun, but also campy but know that the series will more than likely appeal to the Jonas Brothers fans. And for fans, especially the parents, this is a solid DVD release that you’ll definitely get your money’s worth.
I did feel that “I Heart Jonas” was much more enjoyable than the first volume because it features a recurring theme which revolves around Joe and Stella’s feelings for each other. The three grew up with each other and care highly for each other but the problem is that because he’s in a band and she is an employee, they know they shouldn’t mix pleasure with business. But the two enjoy each others company so much and get very jealous when each are dating other people. Will Joe and Stella hook up or realize that they shouldn’t?
For those who are more Kevin or Nick Jonas fans, although this volume focuses on Joe mostly, there are short storylines in each episode with both brothers but unlike the first volume which spreads each episode out and featuring on each brother, “I Heart Jonas” are specifically Joe and Stella driven episodes.
So, for the Jonas Brothers fans, if you enjoyed “JONAS” on the Disney Channel, you’ll definitely enjoy volume 2 of “JONAS” with their latest DVD “I Heart Jonas”.
JONAS BROTHERS – THE 3D CONCERT EXPERIENCE: DELUXE EXTENDED MOVIE (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)
June 23, 2009 by Dennis Amith · 1 Comment
“Disney went all out with this concert release. The Blu-ray sports magnificent picture and audio quality, a choice of 2D or 3D and bundling three discs via Blu-ray, DVD and digital copy. Jonas Brothers fans are getting a definitive release of ‘THE JONAS BROTHERS – THE 3D CONCERT EXPERIENCE!’ and easily one of the most awesome looking music releases at this current time on High Definition!”
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TITLE: JONAS BROTHERS – THE 3D CONCERT EXPERIENCE: DELUXE EXTENDED MOVIE
DURATION: 89 Minutes
BLU-RAY DISC INFORMATION: 1080p High Definition (1:85:1), 7.1 English DTS-HD Master Audio/Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, English SDH, French and Spanish Subtitles
RATED: G (All Ages Approved)
COMPANY: Walt Disney Pictures/Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
RELEASE DATE: June 30, 2009
Directed by Bruce Hendricks
Executive Produced by Douglas C. Merrifield, Vince Pace
Produced by Kevin Jonas, Phil McIntyre, Arthur F. Repola, Alan Sacks, Johnny Wright
Associate Producer: Blaise Matthew Hemingway, Katie Welch
Director of Photography: Mitchell Amundsenm, Reed Smoot
Editing by Michael Tronick
Starring:
Kevin Jonas
Joe Jonas
Nick Jonas
Demi Lovato
Taylor Swift
Robert “Big Rob” Feggans
John Lloyd Tailor – Guitar
John Cahil Lawless – Drums
Ryan Matthew Liestman – Keyboards
Gregory Robert Garbowsky – Bass Guitar
Caitlin Evanson – Taylor Swift’s Fiddle Player
Ben Clark – Taylor Swift’s Banjo Player
Denise Jonas
This 3D movie event launches music’s hottest trio straight into your living room and includes guest appearances by chart-topping artists Demi Lovato and Taylor Swift!
Secure your backstage pass to this once-in-a-lifetime 3D experience with the Jonas Brothers – complete with exclusive bonus features, including unseen performances, additional songs, and an extra DVD copy of the movie. You’ll feel like you’re part of the Jonas family with this deluxe up-close-and-personal Blu-ray Combo Pack for the ultimate fans!
The Jonas Brothers are the hottest boy band in America.
With a large legion of fans, the group which consists of brothers Kevin, Joe and Nick, the Jonas Brothers have accomplished many things in their last three years since the release of their first album.
The group debuted on Columbia Records INO Records (a Christian Label) in 2006 and eventually received airplay on Nickelodeon’s “Zoey 101: Spring Break-Up” and various Disney soundtrack and compilations. Despite the group starting to gain momentum, the group was dropped by Columbia Records and had no label until signing with Hollywood Records in 2007. And received more attention when they appeared on an episode of “Hannah Montana” and the group were playing at major televised events.
But it was until the group released their third album “A Little Bit Longer” in 2008 which gained mainstream attention (and #40 on Rolling Stone Magazine’s top 50 albums in the US) and the group had their own Disney film “Camp Rock” which featured the trio with another upcoming Disney Channel starlet Demi Lovato. The group also received the spotlight on the front cover of Rolling Stone Magazine.
Needless to say, the Jonas Brothers have become popular and Disney began filming their concert tour in the Summer of 2008, preparing the film for a 3D release and starring both popular actress/pop star Demi Lovato and popular country singer Taylor Swift.
“JONAS BROTHERS – THE 3D CONCERT EXPERIENCE” came out in theaters on February 2009.
The film was directed by Bruce Hendricks (producer of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” films and “Pearl Harbor”) and cinematography by Mitchell Amundsen (“G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra”, “Wanted”, “Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour”, “Transformers”and “Transporter 2″) and Reed Smoot “Circque du Soleil: Journey of Man”, “Mystery of the Nile” and “Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs”).
Needless to say, when it comes to idol-based music films or concerts, they are literally targeted towards their fandom and demographic. Those not familiar with the Jonas Brothers or care for their music are probably not going to have much of an interest in the film. But for those who do enjoy the group’s music, “JONAS BROTHERS – THE 3D CONCERT EXPERIENCE: DELUXE EXTENDED MOVIE” is actually an enjoyable release. First off, you get four 3D glasses and you can enjoy the film in either its 3D or 2D presentation via Blu-ray. You get the DVD and a digital copy for a total of 3-Discs.
The following songs are featured in “JONAS BROTHERS – THE 3D CONCERT EXPERIENCE”:
- “Tonight” (Intro/Opening Credits)
- “That’s Just the Way We Roll”
- “Hold On”
- “BB Good”
- “Goodnight and Goodbye”
- “Video Girl”
- “Gotta Find You”
- “This Is Me” (Demi Lovato & Jonas Brothers)
- “Hello Beautiful”
- “Still In Love With You”
- “Pushin’ Me Away”
- “Should’ve Said No” (Taylor Swift & Jonas Brothers)
- “Love Is on Its Way”
- “S.O.S.”
- “Burnin’ Up”
Additional performances featured on the DVD Extended Version
16. “Can’t Have You”
17. “A Little Bit Longer”
For the film, you get a good balance of concert and also other activities such as the guys picking up the release of their third album, the fake Jonas Brothers and a lot of footage of their hardcore fans. Also, the group performing with their band outdoors and backstage footage.
In terms of concert footage, having reviewed many concert releases on DVD, you often wonder how a concert looks like when it has a significant budget, this is a good example. There are cameras everywhere. Multiple angles, closeups, front, sideways, behind the band, above the band in a various angles you name it, there’s a camera. Editor Michael Tronick (Editor for “Hudson Hawk”,”Bedtime Stories”, “Days of Thunder”, “S.W.A.T.”, “Mr. and Mrs. Smith) did an absolutely great job with the cut footage. No dizzying quick cuts, gives the viewer time to adjust and enjoy the ambiance of the crowded concert with its many fans and their light sticks. The group and band with their constant movement throughout the stage. It’s well done!
The lighting is well done and very good lighting from purple, pinks, greens, blues, ambers. And again, the larger production budget definitely shows with the stage set-up.
As for the 3D portion, I’m not the biggest fan of 3D because seldom does it work effectively (with the exception of the 3D shows I have seen at Disneyland) but for “JONAS BROTHERS – THE 3D CONCERT EXPERIENCE”, for the most part, the 3D works. From Nick Jonas throwing a drum stick to the drummer and Taylor Swift flicking her guitar pick towards the camera. Those instances were enjoyable.
For the most part, 3D is used to show the audiences arms and light sticks and moreso, bringing out the performers and giving a visual depth when Joe Jonas is seen at the front and everyone is seen directly behind. Also, 3D is used quite a bit during the scenes with cast and crew credits. Also, seeing flames from the stage, the mic and mic stand right by you.
Where it’s not effective is certain shots where you can see lines on the faces (for example, during the Jonas Brothers performance with Demi Lovato) during the 3D portion. And this happens a few times during the film. But for the most part, the 3D does work and some scenes that were quite effective. I had a few people with varying eyesight test out the 3D glasses during the play of the concert and interesting enough, each person had different experiences with the one with better eyesight feeling that everything was much more alive and coming out to them visually.
Of course, for those who don’t care for 3D can select 2D on the Blu-ray disc and also, the 2D version is included on the optional DVD and digital copy.
VIDEO & AUDIO:
“JONAS BROTHERS – THE 3D CONCERT EXPERIENCE: DELUXE EXTENDED MOVIE” is featured in 1080p High Definition (1:85:1). Of course, quality is a non-issue during the 3D portion but for the 2D portion included, the film is quite vibrant in colors. As mentioned above, there is a lot of lighting in this concert and colors really come out quite well in this film. If there is one thing that I’m always confident from a release from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, every Blu-ray release has had solid picture quality and this film is no exception.
Colors come out quite well during the concert, audience faces can be seen from a distance, blacks are nice and deep. No low-light noise, overall for a concert related release, this is probably one of the best looking concerts I have seen on Blu-ray but considering not many concerts are shot with this large of a budget and is shown as a feature film.
And the audio is fantastic. Disney went for the 7.1 English DTS-HD Master Audio. So you have the front channels delivering the music and vocals. The rear surrounds delivering the audience. Great use of LFE as my subwoofer was being used during the concert. It’s an immersive soundtrack and if I had to really nitpick, I wish the explosions had a little more kick but overall, the concert presentation given the DTS-HD Master Audio track was quite exceptional.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
“JONAS BROTHERS – THE 3D CONCERT EXPERIENCE: DELUXE EXTENDED MOVIE” comes with a few special features. Included are:
- BONUS SONGS of “LOVE BUG” and “SHELF” – Both the Blu-ray and DVD feature two performances not included in the extended version of the film. “LOVE BUG” (3:41) features the group rehearsing and practicing with their band and goofing around. And then shots of the group performing live in concert with the band. “SHELF” (4:25) features the group performing live.
- BACKSTAGE DISNEY: Up Close & Personal with the Jonas Brothers – (15:09) An in-depth look at the Jonas Brothers as they recall the challenges they had in their career and remembering how they performed at small venues two years ago and now they are performing at larger venues. How they planned the stage along with their crew and working together with everyone (musicians and crew) and treating them like a family. Working with Rob Brenner (Tour Director) and a behind-the-scenes look at rehearsals and challenges they had to face. Promotional tours and being thankful to their fans. An enjoyable featurette.
- Dylan & Cole Sprouse: Blu-ray is Suite (DVD Only) – (5:57) A promotional by the “Suite Life with Zack and Cody” stars promoting Blu-ray.
I’ve reviewed many concerts on DVD and beginning to review more on Blu-ray but I have to say that this release is quite solid. The Jonas Brothers and their music may not be for everyone but for fans, this is a solid release. It’s well-produced, well-edited and again, not may concerts get the higher production (nor do they get a feature film and featured in 3D). You get one of the best looking concerts on Blu-ray with a pretty awesome soundtrack.
For fans of the Jonas Brothers, you really can’t go wrong with “JONAS BROTHERS – THE 3D CONCERT EXPERIENCE: DELUXE EXTENDED MOVIE”. Disney went all out in giving fans the 2D and 3D version on Blu-ray, plus the Extended Movie on DVD and the DisneyFile Digital Copy.
Personally, I thought it was a well-done concert. Watching a male pop band doing acrobatics during their performance might not be for everyone but having reviewed many female and male idol concerts from Japan and other parts of world, this is pretty standard, so I was not put off by it at all.
Also, I am aware of the negative reviews from critics for this film but at the same time, older critics (or critics with little leeway with their own musical tastes) having to watch a concert featuring an idol pop band, a teen audience and having to listen to bubblegum pop and taking them out of their musical element is not going to gain any positive or favorable reviews.
I personally enjoyed the music and the film and was impressed by the overall production, lighting, editing and the many camera angles. I’ve reviewed many concerts worldwide and the truth is that many bands or music artists get this high of a production value in their setup (or a feature film) as the Jonas Brothers have received in this film alone. So, its always interesting to see those rare concert opportunities taken to the big screen (and in 3D) that receive such a high production and big budget boost. And of course, to see it receive the Walt Disney Pictures treatment. I was impressed!
If there is one thing that could have been focused on in the film and not put in the special features portion is showing the challenge the Jonas Brothers have faced in the last three years. From being dropped by Columbia Records and through the use of Internet grassroots marketing and receiving the opportunities on the Disney Channel shows, this group was able to go farther in their career and it would have nice to see a backstory of how these guys came from obscurity to the idol pop group phenoms they are now. But in the end, this was a film created for their fans.
Even Demi Lovato and Taylor Swift fans can enjoy their appearance in the film. The production quality is quite high with this release and with that being said, Disney goes all out once again for another awesome Blu-ray release featuring top notch picture and audio quality that the Jonas Brothers fans can and will definitely be proud of!
The Jonas Brothers promote their new album in Madrid
June 14, 2009 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
Kevin Jonas, Nick Jonas and Joe Jonas present Jonas Brothers new album ‘Lines, Vines & Trying Times’, at the Ritz Hotel on June 13, 2009 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images). Content © 2009 Getty Images . All rights reserved.
Jonas Brothers – Paranoid (a J!-ENT Digital Single Review)
May 16, 2009 by Dennis Amith · Leave a Comment
“The Jonas Brothers release a more mature CD single. Overall, the music production continually gets better with each release and this single gives fans a taste of their upcoming album ‘Lines, Vines and Trying Times’”.
BAND: Jonas Brothers
SINGLE: Paranoid
LABEL: Hollywood Records
DURATION: 3:38
RELEASE DATE: May 12, 2009
- Paranoid
The American pop rock trio known as the Jonas Brothers return with their tenth single from their fourth studio album “Lines, Vines and Trying Times” (worldwide release is set for June 16, 2009) and produced by John Fields.
The latest single is actually quite solid and I really dig the guitar playing and overall vocals for the song. Also, the lyrics are simple, emotional feelings that one can feel in a relationship.
That feeling of paranoia are emotions that people can related to but I will say that after listening to the track, I was quite curious if there was a hidden meaning to a certain someone in the lyrics:
That’s why my ex is still my ex
I never trust a word she says
I’m running all the background checks
Shes freaking out
I have to give the band some credit as the production quality of their music continually gets better and one can say that “Paranoid” is much more of a mature song for the band but the lyrics are enough to reach out to their younger fans.
It’s important to note that there are two versions of this song. The normal digital release version but also a Radio Disney edit version which has “I’m taking all the doctors meds” replaced with “Can’t hear the thoughts inside my head”.
With the direction of “Paranoid” going in a positive direction, I definitely am curious to hear how the remaining tracks for “Lines, Vines and Trying Times” turns out.
Overall, a solid digital single from the Jonas Brothers.
Jonas Brothers greet their fans at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards
March 29, 2009 by Dennis Amith · Leave a Comment
Fans went crazy for the arrival of The Jonas Brothers at the Nick Kids’ Choice Awards in Westwood. The guys came over and posed for numerous pictures and signed hundreds autographs before going in to the event. Pictured: Jonas Brothers Picture by: HookedOnHollywood / Splash News. Content © 2009 Splash News . All rights reserved.
Jonas Brothers performing at Times Square
January 2, 2009 by Dennis Amith · 1 Comment
Picapp: Joe Jonas performing at 2008/2009 New Years Eve Celebrations in Times Square New York. Picture by: Ron Smits/London Ent/Splash News. Content © 2009 Splash News . All rights reserved.
