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{{Infobox song
| name = All Is Full of Love
| cover = All_is_full_of_love.jpg
| alt = A white cyborg squints and faintly smiles
| caption = Cover artwork used to commercialize physical editions of the single.
| type = single
| artist = [[Björk]]
| album = [[Homogenic]]
| released = 7 June 1999
| format = {{flatlist|
* [[12-inch single|12"]]
* [[CD single|CD]]
* [[DVD single|DVD]]
* [[box set]]
* [[VHS single|VHS]]
}}
| recorded =
| studio = El Cortijo Studios ([[Málaga]], Spain)
| venue =
| genre = [[Ambient music|Ambient]] (album version) [[Trip hop]] (video version)
| length = 4:32 (album version) 4:50 (video version) 4:10 (video edit)
| label = {{flatlist|
* [[One Little Indian]]
* [[Elektra Records|Elektra]]
* [[Mother Records|Mother]]
}}
| writer = Björk
| producer = [[Howie B]] (album version) Björk (video version)
| prev_title = [[Alarm Call]]
| prev_year = 1998
| next_title = [[Hidden Place]]
| next_year = 2001
}}
"'''All Is Full of Love'''" is a song by Icelandic musician [[Björk]] from her third studio album ''[[Homogenic]]'' (1997). The lyrics were inspired by love in spring and [[Ragnarök]] of [[Norse mythology]]. Björk's original version is a [[trip hop]] ballad with [[Soul music|soul]] influences, harp, strings, and electronic beats; the version on ''Homogenic'' is a minimalist remix by [[Howie B]], emphasising Björk's vocals. A remix by the German [[Intelligent dance music|IDM]] duo [[Funkstörung]] was released as a single in 1998.

In 1999, "All Is Full of Love" was released as a single with a music video directed by [[Chris Cunningham]]. The video uses Björk's original mix, and depicts Björk as a robot being assembled in a factory, who passionately kisses another robot. The video is often cited as one of the best of all time and a milestone in [[computer animation]]; it has been displayed in art exhibitions and was on display at the [[Museum of Modern Art]] in [[New York City]]. The single reached number 24 on the [[UK Singles Chart]] and became a [[Dance/Electronic Singles Sales|dance hit]] in the United States.

"All Is Full of Love" is the opening track on ''[[Greatest Hits (Björk album)|Greatest Hits]]'' (2002), whose tracks were voted for by fans. It has been covered by various artists.

==Background and composition==
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"All Is Full of Love", the closing track of ''[[Homogenic]]'', was the album's last song to be written and recorded. Produced by Björk, the original version of the song was replaced "at the last minute" with a remixed version by [[Howie B]].<ref name="Pytlik170">{{harvnb|Pytlik|2003|p=170}}</ref> It was inspired by the [[Spring (season)|spring]] while producing the album in [[Málaga]], Spain. After living in the mountains among other people for six months, Björk felt lonely, but a morning walk in April inspired her to write the track. She had a rough winter and then she realised it was spring after she could hear the birds singing. She wrote and recorded the song in half a day.<ref name="unitspecial" />

In keeping with ''Homogenic''<nowiki/>'s theme as a tribute to Björk's native Iceland, the track was inspired by Icelandic mythology, such as the [[Ragnarök]].<ref name="unitspecial" /> The previous track, "[[Pluto (song)|Pluto]]", stands for death and destruction, whereas "All Is Full of Love" stands for a new beginning.<ref name="unitspecial" /> Björk also called it a song about "believing in love" and expressed that "love isn't just about two persons. It's everywhere around you. Even if you're not getting love from Person A, it doesn't mean there's not love there."<ref name="Pytlik170" /> However, she also described it as "[[taking the piss]]", considering it the most "sugary song" ever.<ref name="Pytlik170" /> As the song opposes the rest of ''Homogenic'''s "macho" aesthethic, Björk has said it could have been included on ''[[Vespertine]]''.<ref name="unitspecial" />

The lyrics begin with a promise of protection and caretaking: "You'll be given love / You'll be taken care of / You'll have to trust it".<ref name="browuer">{{cite book |last=Brouwer|first=Joke|date=2004|title=Feelings are Always Local|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=18uP2gfl-ScC&pg=PA181|location= |publisher=V2_ publishing|pages=180–183|isbn= 978-90-5662-423-1|access-date=18 February 2015}}</ref><ref name="time" /> The song moves towards a more reproachful tone as Björk sings, "You just ain't receiving / Your phone is off the hook / Your doors are shut",<ref name="browuer" /> tempered by the recognition that you have to "twist your head around you" because "love is all around you".<ref name="whiteley">{{cite book |last=Whiteley|first=Sheila|date=2005|title=Too Much Too Young: Popular Music Age and Gender|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=eRGOAQAAQBAJ&pg=PA108|location= |publisher=Routledge|page=108|isbn=978-0-415-31029-1|access-date=18 February 2015}}</ref> This is musically effected by Björk's vocals as she sings the lyric "All is full of love" in [[counterpoint]] with herself.<ref name="whiteley" />

The album version of the track does not have drum accompaniment and portrays an [[Ambient music|ambient]] song.<ref name="dcfcpitchfork" /> It does not have ''Homogenic''<nowiki/>'s characteristic electronic beats,<ref name="PitchforkTopAlbums">{{cite web|date=17 November 2003|publisher=[[Pitchfork Media]] |accessdate=25 November 2014| url=http://pitchfork.com/features/staff-lists/5923-top-100-albums-of-the-1990s/8/|title=Top 100 Albums of the 1990s}}</ref> focusing instead on "[creating] an intimacy between the growing dynamics of the instrumentation and Bjork's impressive vocal abilities."<ref name="sputnik">{{cite web|url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/60412/Bjork-Homogenic/|title=Review: Björk – Homogenic|publisher=[[Sputnikmusic]]|date=5 January 2014|accessdate=17 August 2014|last=Schroer|first=Brendan}}</ref> It uses a long [[reverb]], which results in a wash of sound that suggests a very large space suggestive of the "heavenly" environment Björk envisaged for the track.<ref name="Dibben108">Dibben, 2009. p.108</ref> According to Sal Cinquemani of [[Slant Magazine]], the song has a soft pulse with intervals that build up to an electronic orchestration of industrial beats.<ref name="slant">{{cite web|url=http://www.slantmagazine.com/music/review/bjork-homogenic|title=Björk: Homogenic|publisher=[[Slant Magazine]]|date=6 May 2007|accessdate=17 August 2014|last=Cinquemani|first=Sal}}</ref> [[David Browne (journalist)|David Browne]] of ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' called it a "moony lullaby" and compared it to the music of [[Enya]].<ref name="ew">{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,289560,00.html|title=Björk: Homogenic|publisher=''[[Entertainment Weekly]]''|date=September 26, 1997|accessdate=17 August 2014|last=Browne|first=David|authorlink=David Browne (journalist)}}</ref> In his review for ''[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]'', James Hunter wrote that the track is one of the times Björk "dips her toe into the warm lake of tradition" and noted its "[[Rock music|rockish]] minor-key verses traipse off into her [[gospel]]."<ref name="spin">{{cite journal |last=Hunter|first=James|date=October 1997|title=Björk: Homogenic (Elektra)|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=G-86CzNjg9cC&pg=PA135#v=onepage&q&f=false|journal=[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]|publisher= |volume= |issue= |page=135|doi= |accessdate=17 August 2014}}</ref>

The video version of the song is a [[midtempo]]<ref name="ignreview">{{cite web|date=28 January 2000|publisher=[[IGN]] |accessdate=1 December 2014| url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2000/01/28/bjork-all-is-full-of-love|title=Bjork – All is Full of Love|last=|first=}}</ref> [[trip hop]] ballad with [[Soul music|soul]] influences.<ref name="nme2005">{{cite web|url=http://www.nme.com/reviews/4363|title=Bjork : All is full of love|publisher=''[[NME]]''|date=12 September 2005|accessdate=1 December 2014|last=Oldham|first=James|authorlink=David Browne (journalist)}}</ref> In opposition to the sonically [[Minimalism|minimalist]] mix included on the album, this version has been described as "lushly produced"<ref name="ignreview" /> and includes "fluttering" harps and "shivering" strings.<ref name="nme2005" /> Reportedly the best known and the preferred version by Björk's fans and herself, it is further known under the names of "Mark Stent Mix" and "Video Mix".<ref name="Pytlik170" />

==Release==
In August 1998, a [[12-inch single]] of "All Is Full of Love", containing a remix by German [[Intelligent dance music|IDM]] duo [[Funkstörung]], was released through [[FatCat Records]] as a limited release.<ref>{{cite web |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20010428063307/http://www.bjork.com/websense/grapefly/funkstorung/|url=http://www.bjork.com/websense/grapefly/funkstorung/|title=:funkstörung remix Björk|archivedate=28 April 2001|date=24 August 1998|publisher=bjork.com|accessdate=29 January 2015}}</ref><ref name="websense">{{cite web |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20000815074801/http://www.bjork.com/websense/grapewire/grapewire99.htm|url=http://www.bjork.com/websense/grapewire/grapewire99.htm|title=The Grapewire of 1999|archivedate=15 August 2000|date=1999|publisher=bjork.com|accessdate=29 January 2015}}</ref> This remix had been previously distributed as a [[B-side]] for "[[Hunter (Björk song)|Hunter]]" (1998),<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/hunter-mw0000576950|title=Hunter – Björk|publisher=[[AllMusic]]|accessdate=29 January 2015}}</ref> and another remix of the song had been released as a B-side of "[[Jóga]]" in 1998.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/j%C3%B3ga-mw0000738481|title=Jóga – Björk|publisher=AllMusic|accessdate=29 January 2015}}</ref> In January 1999, it was announced that the track would be released later that year as a single and that its music video would be shot soon.<ref name="websense" /> It was atypical to release a single for promoting an album released two years before, but Björk purposely decided to do this so that the music video was more of a short film than a marketing move.<ref name="makingof" /> The original release date for the single was 2 May 1999, but was later extended out two weeks to 17 May. To coincide with this announcement, Funkstörung's remix was made available again and an official logo for the release was unveiled.<ref name="websense" />

The music video was released that April, although the premiere of the single was pushed back to June.<ref name="websense" /> "All Is Full of Love" was released as two 12-inch singles, two [[CD single]]s, a [[DVD single]], and a [[box set]], which included the CD singles and the music video in [[VHS]] format.<ref name="websense" /> Some publications regard the single as the first DVD single release.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indian.co.uk/pages/about-us|title=About Us|date=December 2013|publisher=[[One Little Indian]]|accessdate=29 January 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/may04/articles/businessend.htm|title=Business End|work=[[Sound on Sound]]|publisher=SOS Publications Group|date=May 2004|accessdate=29 January 2015|quote=More recently he has produced both the first DVD single (Bjork's 'All Is Full Of Love') ...}}</ref> In the United Kingdom, it was also made available as two different [[Promotional recording|promotional singles]] in 1999, and as two [[VHS single]]s.<ref name="77island" /> B-sides include remixes by [[Mike Paradinas|μ-Ziq]], Funkstörung, [[Plaid (band)|Plaid]], [[Guy Sigsworth]], [[Mark Stent]] and [[Howie B]].<ref name="77island">{{cite web |url=http://77island.bjork.info/allisfulloflove.htm|title=All Is Full of Love releases|date=|publisher=77ísland. Official Björk discography|accessdate=29 January 2015}}</ref> The single's artwork consists of shots from the music video and features the official logo, which can be seen in the video as well. The song was also included as the opening track of Björk's 2002 [[compilation album]] ''[[Greatest Hits (Björk album)|Greatest Hits]]'', whose songs were selected by fans through a survey, in which the single was the second most voted song, coming after "[[Hyperballad]]" (1996).<ref>{{cite web|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080321001923/http://bjork.com/news/?id=276%3Byear%3D2002 |url=http://bjork.com/news/?id=276;year=2002 |title=All Is Full of Webvoting |date=9 August 2000 |archivedate=21 March 2008 |publisher=bjork.com |accessdate=29 January 2015 |deadurl=yes }}</ref>

==Critical reception==
Both versions of "All Is Full of Love" received acclaim from [[Music journalism|music critics]]. In a review for ''Homogenic'', Phares from [[AllMusic]] described the track as a "reassuring finale".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/homogenic-mw0000026812|title=Homogenic – Björk: Awards|publisher=[[AllMusic]]|accessdate=29 January 2015}}</ref> Sal Cinquemani of ''[[Slant Magazine]]'' called it a "sublime rebirth",<ref name="slant" /> and [[Tiny Mix Tapes]] commented that "the album ends on an optimistic note" with the "exquisite" song.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tinymixtapes.com/music-review/bj-rk-homogenic|title=Björk – Homogenic|publisher=[[Tiny Mix Tapes]]|accessdate=29 January 2015}}</ref> In a retrospective review, ''Music Tech'' described the song as "hauntingly-beautiful."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.musictech.net/2014/12/landmark-productions-bjork-homogenic/|title=Landmark Productions: Bjork – Homogenic|last1=|first1=|date=3 December 2014|work=Music Tech|accessdate=24 January 2015}}</ref> ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]''{{'}}s [[David Browne (journalist)|David Browne]] was less enthusiastic, considering it "the weakest track" of the album.<ref name="ew" />

In a review for the DVD single, Alex Castle of [[IGN]] gave the music a score of 9 out of 10, writing "the thing sounds fantastic" and that the song is "pretty good". However, he admitted that he "would probably not have been particularly impressed" if he hadn't seen the music video.<ref name="ignreview" /> James Oldham of ''[[NME]]'' described it as "magnificent, sultry, pneumatic trip-soul ballad, which gently blooms into a magical garden of fluttering harps and shivering strings." He also added that the track "is no mere soundtrack" for the video.<ref name="nme2005" /> AllMusic's Heather Phares gave the DVD single four out of five stars, considering it "a necessary addition to the collections of dedicated Bjork fans".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/all-is-full-of-love-mw0000254007|title=All Is Full of Love – Björk|publisher=[[AllMusic]]'|accessdate=29 January 2015}}</ref> Douglas Wolk of ''[[CMJ New Music Monthly]]'' also gave the single a positive review, commending its B-sides and writing it "was hardly the most striking piece at the time—but the tune turns out to have been something of a sleeper."<ref name="cmj" />

===Recognition===
Norwegian magazine ''Panorama'' ranked "All Is Full of Love" at number four on its list of Singles of the Year.<ref name="acclaimedmusic">{{cite web |url=http://www.acclaimedmusic.net/Current/S4529.htm|title=All Is Full of Love|publisher=[[Acclaimed Music]]|accessdate=29 January 2015}}</ref> ''[[Blender (magazine)|Blender]]'' included the track on two lists: "Standout Tracks from the 500 CDs You Must Own" and "The 1001 Greatest Songs to Download Right Now!", both published in 2003.<ref name="acclaimedmusic" /> The staff members of Slant Magazine placed "All Is Full of Love" at number 59 on their list of "The 100 Best Singles of the 1990s", writing: "Though it has been as oft-remixed as any other Björk single from the landmark ''Homogenic'' set, no version quite achieves the ethereal effect that the album mix of the song does. Coming off the tail-end of "Pluto," a sonic threnody for a suicidal fan, Björk's open-source, beat-free echo chamber is both absolution and resurrection".<ref name="bestsingles" /> The track was also included on [[Quintessence Editions]]' "1001 Songs You Must Hear Before You Die: And 10,001 You Must Download".<ref>{{cite book |date=November 2010|title=1001 Songs You Must Hear Before You Die: And 10,001 You Must Download|location= |publisher=Universe Books|isbn=978-0-7893-2089-6}}</ref>

==Music video==

===Background and development===
The music video for "All Is Full of Love" was directed by [[Chris Cunningham]]. Björk was impressed by Cunningham's original music videos for [[Intelligent dance music|IDM]] musicians [[Autechre]], [[Squarepusher]], and [[Aphex Twin]], and by his clear lines, [[science fiction]] inclinations, and discordant imagery.<ref name="Pytlik140">{{harvnb|Pytlik|2003|p=140}}</ref> This resulted in Björk contacting him to meet at his London office; she brought a Chinese ''[[Kama Sutra]]'' as a guide to what she wanted.<ref name="unitspecial">{{cite web|url=http://unit.bjork.com/specials/gh/SUB-01/index.htm|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060821183218/http://unit.bjork.com/specials/gh/SUB-01/index.htm|title=GH&FT special: All Is Full Of Love|publisher=bjork.com|archivedate=21 August 2006|accessdate=25 November 2014}}</ref> Cunningham had also associated the track with sex upon hearing it, but could not figure out how to make the video explicit yet broadcastable.<ref name="unitspecial" /> Björk said: "I think the only thing I said was that I thought it was very white [...] and I'm trying to describe some sort of a heaven. But I wanted also to have the other level there, there would be lust, it wouldn't be just clean." She complemented saying she mentioned that the video should be "white" and "frozen", and then it "melts because of love" and "making love".<ref name="makingof">{{cite web|url=http://www.digititles.com/music-videos/bjork/videos/all-is-full-of-love-chris-cunningham-and-bjork-talk-about-the-making-of-music-video |title=Björk - All Is Full Of Love |publisher=DigiTitles |date=3 April 2012 |accessdate=20 September 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130915221022/http://www.digititles.com/music-videos/bjork/videos/all-is-full-of-love-chris-cunningham-and-bjork-talk-about-the-making-of-music-video |archivedate=15 September 2013 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref>
[[File:All Is Full of Love concept drawing.jpg|thumb|left|alt=A drawing of a cyborg smiling and of two robots kissing|[[Concept art]] by [[Chris Cunningham]]. Initially, the two protagonist robots would unfold like a flower as they mated, but the team could not manage to materialize this thought.]]
When Cunningham first heard the track, he wrote down the words "milk", "sexual", "surgery", and "white porcelain"; they outline what would become the music video. Concerning this, Cunningham added that it was like Kama Sutra meeting Industrial Robotics and that because of the [[surrealism|surreal]] nature of the images, they could be "sexually suggestive" as they liked.<ref name="treatment">{{cite web|url=http://www.director-file.com/cunningham/bjork.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050526002734/http://www.director-file.com/cunningham/bjork.html|title=Björk.. All is Full of Love|publisher=Director-File.com|archivedate=26 May 2005|accessdate=26 November 2014}}</ref> Initially, it was planned that during the visual's ending, the robots would unfold like a flower as they mated, revealing an abstract life form made from the two artificial forms.<ref name="treatment" /> However, the team could not manage to materialize this thought.<ref name="unitspecial" />

The robots were designed by Cunningham and were built in full-size by Paul Catling — who had also sculpted the masks for Aphex Twin's "[[Windowlicker]]" (1999) — in [[clay]] in two hours. He also worked with Julian Caldow in [[set design]], which was created by Chris Oddy.<ref name="unitspecial" /> The treatment described the set as an "elegant" and "white environment" with "a Japanese feel to it".<ref name="unitspecial" /> However, the music video's director was dissatisfied with the result and relied heavily on [[post-production]]. On the shoot there were two main robot arms, but during its post production, a third and fourth robot arm were created in [[computer-generated imagery]].<ref name="unitspecial" />

The video was shot at [[Bray Studios (UK)|Bray Studios]] and Greenford Studios, and post-production was handled by Glasswork using the software programs [[Softimage (company)|Softimage]] and [[Autodesk Media and Entertainment|Flame]]. Cunningham said that every shot in the clip had four layers. He reportedly first shot the set and the props doing nothing for about 21 seconds, and then removed the robot and replaced it with Björk, who had her face painted white and wore a blue suit. Using a mix of the [[master shot]] and a live feed of Björk in frame, the production team tried to match up her face and the robot body as much as possible.<ref name="treatment" /> Only Björk's eyes and mouth were used, with the rest of the robot representing 3D animation traced from her real head.<ref name="unitspecial" /> Cunningham has described the filming process as an unpleasant experience:

{{quote|I always think that my strength is [...] sculpting stuff up in [post-production] and then, a lot of the time things are pretty ramshackle while they're shot. And I think that with the video that was the most extreme example of that, I mean it really was a disaster [...] In the [[Avid Technology|Avid]], looking at this stuff, it just looked awful and I actually had a panic attack when I went to the [[telecine]] to look at the rushes. I just thought "this is a fucking disaster, [...] so cheap and nasty. At it was only when Glassworks started doing the computer graphics that [...] I started to realise how the video was gonna be made completely with the computer graphic addition.<ref name="makingof" />}}

Björk left Cunningham alone to work for the video, refusing to see the product until it was finished, explaining that "when you come across someone as special as Chris you just go humble", which Cunningham said made the work much easier.<ref name="treatment" />

===Synopsis===
[[File:All Is Full of Love capture.jpg|thumb|alt=A screenshot from the music video|In the music video's [[Climax (narrative)|climax]], the two robots passionately kiss, contrasting with the ethereal sterility of the room and the rendered movements of the machines.<ref name="scifi" />]]
The video begins with a journey through a dark environment wrought with cables and a faint pulsating light. The sequence has been described as "womb-like, voyeuristic, as if the black box of technology is about to open up".<ref name="unstablemedia">{{cite web|url=http://v2.nl/archive/works/all-is-full-of-love|title=All is Full of Love|publisher=V2_Institute for the Unstable Media|date=2004|accessdate=26 November 2014}}</ref> The camera follows these cables to an ethereal, white room where a robot with Björk's features lies in a fetal position. As the room lightens up, two mechanical arms begin to assemble the robot, which opens its eyes and begins to sing the song. Pistons pumping white fluids, as well as drilling and penetrative motions are seen, featuring a "clear" sexual subtext.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=oJASfIMFws4C&dq=%22all+is+full+of+love%22|title=Dancefilm: Choreography and the Moving Image|publisher=[[Oxford University Press]]|date=2011|page=60|last=Brannigan|first=Erin|isbn=978-0-19-536724-9|accessdate=26 November 2014}}</ref>

Now sitting upright, the robot looks up to see another robotic Björk as the machines stop the assembly. It smiles and extends its hand to the sitting robot, joining in the song. In the [[Climax (narrative)|climax]] of the video,<ref name="scifi">{{cite web|url=http://www.scifi.com/exposure/frameup/allisfull.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060621060825/http://www.scifi.com/exposure/frameup/allisfull.html|title=EXPOSURE: All Is Full of Love|publisher=[[Syfy|SciFi.com]]|archivedate=21 June 2006|accessdate=26 November 2014}}</ref> the robots passionately kiss and embrace while the machines assemble their backs and light comes and goes. The images of the kissing robots are interposed with shots of white fluid washing over robotic parts and the mechanical arms assembling them. According to the Institute for the Unstable Media, "as the music fades and the pulsating beat becomes more dominant, we are once again drawn in the womb-like dark space, making it clear to us that we sampled a glimpse of a black-boxed kingdom".<ref name="unstablemedia" />

===Reception===
The music video was greeted with widespread critical acclaim. [[Music journalism|Music journalist]] Mark Pytlik wrote the visual "marked an unquestionable creative apex for Björk's visual work, a perfect synthesis of form and content".<ref name="Pytlik140" /> [[IGN]] gave the video a score of 9/10, writing it is an "utterly gorgeous sight to behold" and "just about perfect".<ref name="ignreview" /> ''[[Time (magazine)|Time]]''{{'}}s Craig Duff called it a milestone in computer animation and stated that "no robot had expressed the sensuality that director Chris Cunningham imbues in a Björk-bot in the video".<ref name="time">{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.time.com/2011/07/28/the-30-all-time-best-music-videos/slide/bjrk-all-is-full-of-love-1999/|title=Björk, 'All Is Full of Love' (1999) {{!}} The 30 All-TIME Best Music Videos|work=[[Time (magazine)|Time]]|date=26 November 2011|accessdate=7 June 2014|last=Duff|first=Craig}}</ref> [[MusicRadar]] considered the music video to be "one of the most visually striking promos of Björk's career."<ref name="musicradar">{{cite web|url=http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/the-30-best-music-videos-of-all-time-520706/|title=The 30 best music videos of all time|publisher=[[MusicRadar]]|date=26 July 2011|accessdate=7 June 2014|last=|first=}}</ref> ''[[NME]]'' also praised the "All Is Full of Love" clip as one of Björk's best, and particularly commended the wide angle shot of the cyborgs kissing as the chorus kicks in.<ref name="NME">{{cite web|url=http://www.nme.com/list/100-greatest-music-videos/217342/page/10|title=100 Greatest Music Videos|publisher=''[[NME]]''|date=|accessdate=17 August 2014|last=|first=}}</ref> Eric Henderson of Slant Magazine dubbed it "the perfect pre-millennial precursor to our current gadget-assisted culture of self-love" and also wrote, "When it was released, I thought it looked cool and stressed the importance of loving yourself. Now I think it's a terrifying and sealed-off nightmare wherein you find out that you are the only person who will ever love you."<ref name="slantmag">{{cite web|url=http://www.slantmagazine.com/house/article/top-10-bjork-music-videos/P2|title=Top 10 Björk Music Videos|work=[[Slant Magazine]]|date=5 July 2013|accessdate=26 November 2014|last=Cinquemani|first=Sal}}</ref> Writing for [[Pitchfork Media]], Scott Plagenhoef considered that "the strongest single images from any video of the 1990s come from [the clip]", also calling it "strange and moving".<ref name="pitchfork">{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/features/staff-lists/7849-the-top-50-music-videos-of-the-1990s/5/|title=Staff Lists:The Top 50 Music Videos of the 1990s|publisher=[[Pitchfork Media]]|date=23 August 2010|accessdate=26 November 2014|last=Plagenhoef|first=Scott}}</ref> ''[[CMJ New Music Monthly]]'''s Douglas Wolk called the video "magnificent" and praised it for "[bringing] out the beauty of the song".<ref name="cmj">{{cite journal|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=tikEAAAAMBAJ&dq=%22all+is+full+of+love%22|issn=1074-6978|title=Singles|work=[[CMJ New Music Monthly]]|page=62|publisher=[[CMJ|CMJ Network, Inc]]|date=January 2000|accessdate=26 November 2014|last=Wolk|first=Douglas}}</ref>

===Recognition and legacy===
[[File:Björk AIFOL MoMA.jpg|thumb|left|Replicas of the music video's robots on the [[Björk (exhibition)|Björk retrospective]] at [[MoMA]], New York City.]]
The music video has won various awards and accolades. It won the Jury Prize at [[Artfutura|ArtFutura]] Festival of 1999,<ref>{{cite web|title=Award Winning Work|url=http://www.glassworks.co.uk/awards|work=Glassworks|accessdate=17 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130128133323/http://www.glassworks.co.uk/awards|archive-date=2013-01-28|dead-url=yes|df=}}</ref> Best Video in the 2000 [[Fantasporto]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Music Video Awards and Nominations|url=http://visual.rajraj.net/musicoff.html#award|accessdate=17 February 2013|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040214203225/http://visual.rajraj.net/musicoff.html#award|archivedate=14 February 2004|df=}}</ref> Best Video at the 2000 Australian Effects and Animation Festival and Best Art Direction in a Video and Best Special Effects in a Video at the Music Week Awards.<ref name="treatment" /> Other awards received at festivals include the second place of the Prix PIXEL-INA Best Script in the 2000 [[Imagina]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Animation World News – Awards|url=http://www.awn.com/mag/issue4.12/4.12pages/4.12awards.php3|accessdate=17 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107021148/http://www.awn.com/mag/issue4.12/4.12pages/4.12awards.php3|archive-date=2012-01-07|dead-url=yes|df=}}</ref> and the music video award at the London Effects and Animation Festival.<ref name="treatment" /> At the [[D&AD]] Awards, the video was awarded prizes in Video Direction, Cinematography, Animation, and Special Effects.<ref>{{cite web|title=2000 Winners|url=http://www.dandad.org/awards_frame.html|publisher=[[D&AD]]|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20001216040500/http://www.dandad.org/awards_frame.html|archivedate=16 December 2000|accessdate=26 November 2014}}</ref> Furthermore, at the MVPA Awards, Cunningham received the award for Best Direction of a Female Artist in a Music Video.<ref name="mvpa">{{cite web|title=MVPA Award Winners, 2000|url=http://www.mvpa.com/9thawards.htm|publisher=Music Video Production Association|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20001115042500/http://www.mvpa.com/9thawards.htm|archivedate=15 November 2000|accessdate=26 November 2014}}</ref> Björk won two awards at the [[2000 MTV Video Music Awards|MTV Video Music Awards]] in 2000: Breakthrough Video and Best Special Effects in a Video.<ref>{{cite web|title=2000 MTV Video Music Awards|url=http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2000/|publisher=[[MTV]]|accessdate=26 November 2014}}</ref> The music video also received the Best Special Effects in a Music Video and Best 3D Animation Music Video during the 2000 International Monitor Awards.<ref name="treatment" /> Particularly, the visual won various nominations: Best Video at the 1999 Ericcson Muzik Awards,<ref name="treatment" /> [[Grammy Award for Best Music Video|Best Short Form Music Video]] at the [[42nd Annual Grammy Awards]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=20000105&slug=A20000106010154|title=Santana Tops List With 10 Grammy Nominations|date=5 January 2000|accessdate=15 April 2011|work=The Seattle Times|publisher=The Seattle Times Company}}</ref> and Best Alternative Video, Best Cinematography, and Best Editing in a Video at the 2000 Music Week Awards.<ref name="treatment" />

In 2008, [[MTV2]] ranked the music video as number one on their list "Greatest Music Videos Ever".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtvblogs.co.uk/mtv-two/ta-da-greatest-video-ever-40-1/455|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111007120947/http://www.mtvblogs.co.uk/mtv-two/ta-da-greatest-video-ever-40-1/455|title=Ta da – Greatest Video Ever|publisher=MTV Blogs|archivedate=7 October 2011|date=15 August 2008|accessdate=26 November 2014}}</ref> In 2011, "All Is Full of Love" was placed at number 14 in [[MusicRadar]]'s list of the 30 best music videos of all time,<ref name="musicradar" /> and was placed in ''Time''{{'}}s list of The 30 All-TIME Best Music Videos.<ref name="time"/> The video was also listed as the fifth-greatest of all time by ''[[NME]]'',<ref name="NME" /> and the ninth top music video of the decade by Pitchfork Media.<ref name="pitchfork" /> In addition, "All Is Full of Love" has been included in various [[art exhibitions]] and [[Art museum|museums]], including ''DEAF04 Exhibition'' in the V2_Institute for the Unstable Media in [[Rotterdam]],<ref name="unstablemedia" /> ''Chris Cunningham'' in [[MoMA PS1]] in New York City,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://momaps1.org/exhibitions/view/46|title=MoMA PS1: Exhibitions: Chris Cunningham|date=5 January 2000|accessdate=15 April 2011|work=The Seattle Times|publisher=The Seattle Times Company}}</ref> the 49th [[Venice Biennale]],<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=CmpQAAAAMAAJ&q=%22all+is+full+of+love%22&dq=%22all+is+full+of+love%22|title=La Biennale di Venezia: 49. Esposizione internazionale d'arte : platea dell'umanità, Volumen 1|publisher=Electa|date=2001|page=|last=|first=|last2=|first2=|isbn=|accessdate=26 November 2014}}</ref> ''While Interwoven Echoes Drip into a Hybrid Body – an Exhibition about Sound, Performance and Sculpture'' in the Migros Museum für Gegenwartskunst in Zürich,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.migrosmuseum.ch/en/exhibitions/exhibition-details/?tx_museumplus%5Bexhib%5D=120|title=While Interwoven Echoes Drip into a Hybrid Body – an Exhibition about Sound, Performance and Sculpture|date=|accessdate=27 November 2014|work=|publisher=Migros Museum für Gegenwartskunst}}</ref> and ''This Is Not a Love Song'' in La Virreina Centre de la Imatge in Barcelona.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://screen-projects.com/dossier/ThisIsNotaLoveSong-eng.pdf|title=This Is Not a Love Song: Touring Exhibition Dossier|date=|accessdate=November 27, 2014|work=|publisher=Screen-Projects}}</ref> The music video was also on permanent exhibition at the [[Museum of Modern Art]] in New York City.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gigwise.com/photos/79857/7/robot-rock-the-best-droids-in-music-of-all-time|title=Robot rock: the best droids in music of all time|accessdate=27 November 2014|date=27 February 2013|publisher=[[Gigwise]]|last=Carroll|first=Grace}}</ref>

Chris Cunningham served as a model for a character in the novel ''[[Pattern Recognition (novel)|Pattern Recognition]]'' (2003) by [[William Gibson]], in which a fictitious music video director who puts "robot girls in his video" makes a clip characterized by the following words: "No sci-fi kitsch for Damien. Dreamlike things in the dawn half-light, their small breasts gleaming, white plastic shining faints as old marble", as a reference to "All Is Full of Love".<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=mKXMvInfbyEC&dq=%22all+is+full+of+love%22|title=Rewind, Play, Fast Forward: The Past, Present and Future of the Music Video|publisher=Transcript-Verlag|date=2010|page=8|last=Keazor|first=Henry|last2=Wübbena|first2=Thorsten |isbn=978-3-8376-1185-4|accessdate=26 November 2014}}</ref> In 2004, similarities were noted between the design of the robots in the music video and those in the film ''[[I, Robot (film)|I, Robot]]'', raising accusations of [[plagiarism]] by fans.<ref>{{cite web|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040724060506/http://www.lowculture.com/archives/002088.html|url=http://www.lowculture.com/archives/002088.html|archivedate=24 July 2004|title=Twentieth Century Fox, meet award-winning director Chris Cunningham|accessdate=27 November 2014|date=10 June 2004|publisher=lowculture.com|last=|first=}}</ref><ref name="eonline">{{cite web|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040815233100/http://www.eonline.com/News/Items/0%2C1%2C14531%2C00.html |url=http://www.eonline.com/News/Items/0,1,14531,00.html |archivedate=15 August 2004 |title=The Björk-"I, Robot" Connection? |accessdate=27 November 2014 |date=16 July 2004 |publisher=[[E! News]] |last=Joal |first=Ryan |deadurl=yes }}</ref> [[E! News]] contacted Cunningham and [[20th Century Fox]]—the studio behind the film—but neither of them returned calls for comment.<ref name="eonline" /> According to Tymon Smith of ''[[The Times (South Africa)|The Times]]'', 2015 American film ''[[Chappie (film)|Chappie]]'' "ends with a rip off" of the music video.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.timeslive.co.za/thetimes/2015/03/13/chappie-a-mix-of-hodge-podge-messiness|title='Chappie' a mix of 'hodge-podge messiness'|accessdate=13 March 2015|date=13 March 2015|publisher=''[[The Times (South Africa)|The Times]]''|last=Smith|first=Tymon}}</ref> It also was an inspiration for the opening title sequence of the television series [[Westworld (TV series)|Westworld]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.artofthetitle.com/title/westworld/|title=Westworld|author=|date=|website=www.artofthetitle.com|accessdate=23 April 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://qz.com/811513/westworlds-uncanny-intricate-opening-credits-sequence-wants-to-disorient-you/|title=Westworld opening credits: The beautifully eerie title sequence is really a meticulously crafted short film — Quartz|first=Adam|last=Epstein|date=|website=qz.com|accessdate=23 April 2018}}</ref>

==Live performances==
[[File:Björk2001.jpg|thumb|Björk performing at [[Radio City Music Hall]] during her [[Vespertine World Tour]] in 2001.]]
Björk first performed "All Is Full of Love" live in July 1997, playing the whole album for a press conference and presentation concert concerning ''Homogenic'' at the Old Truman Building, an old beer factory in London, wearing a pink dress designed by [[Hussein Chalayan]], which she would later sport in the video for "[[Bachelorette (song)|Bachelorette]]" (1997) and photoshoots.<ref>{{cite journal |last=Maio|first=Luis|date=18 July 1998|title=The Women In Fire|url=http://nsd.dyndns.org/tempest/bjork-homogenic.html |journal= [[Público (Portugal)|Público]]|publisher=|volume= |issue= |pages=|doi= |accessdate=20 September 2016}}</ref> The song was part of the set list for her [[Homogenic Tour]], on which Björk embarked with [[Mark Bell (British musician)|Mark Bell]] and Icelandic String Octet from late 1997 to early 1999. "All Is Full of Love" was also performed during the [[Vespertine World Tour]] in 2001, which featured ''Vespertine'' collaborators [[Matmos]] and [[Zeena Parkins]], an Inuit choir, and an orchestra.<ref name="grapewire2001tour">{{Cite web|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20051123042400/http://www.bjork.com/grapewire/?id=123%3Byear%3D2001 |url=http://www.bjork.com/grapewire/?id=123;year=2001 |archivedate=23 November 2005 |title=Grapewire 2001: Closeup of the tour at hand |date=4 August 2001 |accessdate=19 March 2015 |publisher=bjork.com |deadurl=yes }}</ref> During the tour, Björk performed in concert halls and opera houses in order to "have the best acoustics possible" and avoid the "appalling acoustics" of stadiums and rock venues.<ref name="grapewire2001tour" /> The track was the most performed of the tour, alongside "Frosti" and "[[Pagan Poetry]]".<ref>{{Cite web|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20051129105307/http://www.bjork.com/grapewire/?id=201%3Byear%3D2001 |url=http://www.bjork.com/grapewire/?id=201;year=2001 |archivedate=29 November 2005 |title=Grapewire 2001: Fun figures on songs sung this year |date=30 December 2001 |accessdate=19 March 2015 |publisher=bjork.com |deadurl=yes }}</ref> Björk's concert at the [[Royal Opera House]] of 16 December 2001, which included a performance of the song, was broadcast on [[BBC Four]] and released as the DVD ''[[Live at Royal Opera House]]'' in 2002.<ref>{{Cite web|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20051129155600/http://www.bjork.com/grapewire/?id=212%3Byear%3D2002 |url=http://www.bjork.com/grapewire/?id=212;year=2002 |archivedate=29 November 2005 |title=Grapewire 2002: Royal Opera House Concert Broadcast in March |date=19 January 2002 |accessdate=19 March 2015 |publisher=bjork.com |deadurl=yes }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20051127234845/http://www.bjork.com/grapewire/?id=270%3Byear%3D2002 |url=http://www.bjork.com/grapewire/?id=270;year=2002 |archivedate=27 November 2005 |title=Grapewire 2002: The Royal Concert Release on DVD |date=6 June 2002 |accessdate=19 March 2015 |publisher=bjork.com |deadurl=yes }}</ref> A live version of the track can also be found on the tour documentary DVD ''[[Minuscule (DVD)|Minuscule]]'' of 2003.<ref>{{Cite web|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20051123115712/http://www.bjork.com/grapewire/?id=447%3Byear%3D2003 |url=http://www.bjork.com/grapewire/?id=447;year=2003 |archivedate=23 November 2005 |title=Grapewire 2003: Tour peek and Minuscule |date=31 October 2003 |accessdate=19 March 2015 |publisher=bjork.com |deadurl=yes }}</ref> A Vespertine Tour live version of the song was released through ''Vespertine Live'', a live album of the tour included in the box set ''[[Live Box]]'' (2003).<ref>{{Cite web|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20051129145240/http://www.bjork.com/grapewire/?id=394%3Byear%3D2003 |url=http://www.bjork.com/grapewire/?id=394;year=2003 |archivedate=29 November 2005 |title=Grapewire 2003: DVD's coming up & Live Box |date=22 May 2003 |accessdate=19 March 2015 |publisher=bjork.com |deadurl=yes }}</ref>

The [[Headliner (performances)|headliner]] of the 2002 [[Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival]], Björk opened the set with the track, wearing a white [[Comme des Garçons]] dress.<ref>{{Cite web |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060426102620/http://www.bjork.com/facts/gigography/details/02-04-27/index.htm|url=http://www.bjork.com/facts/gigography/details/02-04-27/index.htm|archivedate=26 April 2006|title=gigOgraphy: 2002: Coachella Festival 2002|accessdate=20 March 2015|publisher=bjork.com}}</ref> This performance was included on the 2006 video documentary ''Coachella''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/mw0001026283|title=Coachella [DVD]|publisher=AllMusic|access-date=20 March 2015}}</ref> The song was also part of the set list of the [[Greatest Hits Tour (Björk)|Greatest Hits Tour]] (2003),<ref>{{Cite web |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060618205054/http://bjork.com/facts/gigography/2003.htm|url=http://bjork.com/facts/gigography/2003.htm|archivedate=18 June 2006|title=gigOgraphy: 2003|accessdate= 4 December 2014|publisher=bjork.com}}</ref> which once again featured the Icelandic String Octet, but with the addition of Vespertine World Tour collaborators Matmos and Zeena Parkins.<ref>{{Cite web|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100918131114/http://bjork.com/news/?id=379%3Byear%3D2003 |url=http://bjork.com/news/?id=379;year=2003 |archivedate=18 September 2010 |title=Grapewire 2003: Björk&Matmos&Zeena&Octet – Live in concert |date=20 May 2003 |accessdate=4 December 2014 |publisher=bjork.com |deadurl=yes }}</ref> It was one of the most played songs of the tour.<ref>{{Cite web|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20051123115507/http://www.bjork.com/grapewire/?id=440%3Byear%3D2003 |url=http://www.bjork.com/grapewire/?id=440;year=2003 |archivedate=23 November 2005 |title=Grapewire 2003: Fun figures on songs sung this tour |date=10 October 2003 |accessdate=19 March 2015 |publisher=bjork.com |deadurl=yes }}</ref> Björk's performance of the song in New York City during the tour was included in the 2005 documentary film ''[[Screaming Masterpiece]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20051220082116/http://www.bjork.com/grapewire/?id=548%3Byear%3D2005 |url=http://www.bjork.com/grapewire/?id=548;year=2005 |archivedate=20 December 2005 |title=Grapewire 2005: Inez & Vinoodh show off, Screaming Masterpiece awarded |date=5 October 2005 |accessdate=19 March 2015 |publisher=bjork.com |deadurl=yes }}</ref> "All Is Full of Love" was also performed during the [[Volta Tour]] (2007–08),<ref>{{Cite web |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100328064127/http://bjork.com/facts/gigography/volta-summary.htm|url=http://bjork.com/facts/gigography/volta-summary.htm|archivedate=28 March 2010|title=gigOgraphy: Volta Tour summary|accessdate= 4 December 2014|publisher=bjork.com}}</ref> a tour she undertook with Mark Bell, [[Jónas Sen]], [[Damian Taylor]], [[Chris Corsano]], and a 10-piece female [[Brass section|brass band]].<ref>{{Cite web|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100101034632/http://bjork.com/news/?id=624%3Byear%3D2007 |url=http://bjork.com/news/?id=624;year=2007 |archivedate=1 January 2010 |title=News: Volta Concerts Start in Reykjavik |date=11 April 2007 |accessdate=4 December 2014 |publisher=bjork.com |deadurl=yes }}</ref> Several of the concerts were part of festivals, including [[Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival|Coachella]], [[Glastonbury Festival|Glastonbury]], and [[Rock en Seine]], among others. A live performance of the track during the tour was included in the box set ''[[Voltaïc]]'' (2009), specifically the CD ''Songs from the Volta Tour Performed Live at the Olympic Studios''.<ref>{{Cite web|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100106061856/http://www.bjork.com/special/voltaic/|url=http://www.bjork.com/special/voltaic/|archivedate=6 January 2010|title=Voltaïc|date=2009|accessdate= 4 December 2014|publisher=bjork.com}}</ref> The track was also performed a few times during Björk's [[Biophilia Tour]] (2011–13).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bjork.com/#/past/gigography/2013/387 |title=gigography |publisher=bjork.com |accessdate=20 September 2016 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070305223747/http://bjork.com/ |archivedate=5 March 2007 }}</ref> The song was performed only once on the 2015 [[Vulnicura#Tour|Vulnicura Tour]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Bjork played 2 shows at King's Theatre (pics, setlists), showing virtual reality "Stonemilker" vid @ MoMA PS1 & Rough Trade|url=http://www.brooklynvegan.com/bjork-played-2/|date=23 March 2015|accessdate=20 September 2016|publisher=[[BrooklynVegan]]}}</ref>

==Usage in media and cover versions==
"All Is Full of Love" was used in the 1999 film ''[[Stigmata (film)|Stigmata]]'', directed by [[Rupert Wainwright]]. It was subsequently included on the official soundtrack, ''Stigmata: Music From The MGM Motion Picture Soundtrack''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/stigmata-mw0000668191|title=Stigmata – Original Soundtrack|last1=Erlewine|first1=Stephen Thomas|publisher=AllMusic. Rovi Corporation|access-date=17 February 2015}}</ref> The Funkstörung mix of the song was also included on the soundtrack for the 2000 [[Christopher Nolan]] film, ''[[Memento (film)|Memento]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.com/Memento-Music-inspired-David-Julyan/dp/B00005CENW|title=David Julyan, Various Artists: Memento, Music for and inspired by the film|last1=|first1=|publisher=[[Amazon.com]]|access-date=17 February 2015}}</ref> The track was further used for the 1998 French film ''[[Those Who Love Me Can Take the Train]]'', directed by [[Patrice Chéreau]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.microberecords.com/artists/artists_disco.php?language=gb&id=4&disco_id=12|language=French|title=Ceux qui m'aiment prendront le train|publisher=Microbe Records|accessdate=20 March 2015}}</ref>

In 2001, American [[indie rock]] band [[The Microphones]] covered the song and added it on their 2001 studio album, ''[[Blood (The Microphones album)|Blood]]''.<ref>{{cite web|date=11 November 2001|publisher=[[Pitchfork Media]] |accessdate=1 December 2014| url=http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/5271-blood/|title=The Microphones: Blood|last=Pecoraro|first=David M.}}</ref> "All Is Full of Love" was also covered by [[Death Cab for Cutie]] and was released on their 2002 ''[[The Stability EP]]''.<ref name="dcfcpitchfork">{{cite web|date=27 February 2002|publisher=[[Pitchfork Media]] |accessdate=1 December 2014| url=http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/2228-the-stability-ep/|title=Death Cab for Cutie: The Stability EP|last=Tangari|first=Joe}}</ref> The [[Vitamin String Quartet]], a musical group widely known for its series of tributes to popular music acts, covered the track as part of their 2005 tribute to Björk ''Violently: The String Quartet Tribute To Bjork''.<ref>{{cite web |date= |publisher=[[Vitamin Records]] |accessdate=1 December 2014 |url=http://www.vitaminrecords.com/web/page.asp?pgs=product&id=798 |title=Violently: The String Quartet Tribute To Bjork |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141204193818/http://www.vitaminrecords.com/web/page.asp?pgs=product&id=798 |archivedate=4 December 2014 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref> The song was also sampled in [[Kerli]]'s "Love Is Dead" from [[Love Is Dead (Kerli album)|her 2008 album of the same name]].<ref>{{cite AV media notes|title=Love Is Dead|others=Kerli|year=2008|type=album liner notes|publisher=Island Records|id=460502670134}}</ref>

==Track listings==
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*'''EU CD'''<ref>{{cite AV media notes|title=All Is Full of Love|others=Björk|year=1999|type=EU CD single liner notes|publisher=Mother Records|id=561 140-2}}</ref>
#"All Is Full of Love" (Radio mix) – 4:50
#"All Is Full of Love" (Radio Strings Mix) – 4:46
#"All Is Full of Love" (Guy Sigsworth mix) – 4:22
#"All Is Full of Love" (Funkstörung Exclusive mix) – 4:36
#"All Is Full of Love" (Plaid mix) – 4:15

*'''US CD'''<ref>{{cite AV media notes|title=All Is Full of Love|others=Björk|year=1999|type=US CD single liner notes|publisher=Elektra Records|id=63723-2}}</ref>
#"All Is Full of Love" (video version) – 4:50
#"All Is Full of Love" (Funkstörung Exclusive mix) – 4:36
#"All Is Full of Love" (Strings) – 4:46
#"All Is Full of Love" (album version) – 4:32
#"All Is Full of Love" (Plaid mix) – 4:15
#"All Is Full of Love" (Guy Sigsworth mix) – 4:22

*'''UK CD1'''<ref>{{cite AV media notes|title=All Is Full of Love|others=Björk|year=1999|type=UK CD1 single liner notes|publisher=One Little Indian Records|id=242TP7CD}}</ref>
#"All Is Full of Love" – 4:50
#"All Is Full of Love" (Funkstörung Exclusive mix) – 4:36
#"All Is Full of Love" (Strings) – 4:46

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*'''UK CD2'''<ref>{{cite AV media notes|title=All Is Full of Love|others=Björk|year=1999|type=UK CD2 single liner notes|publisher=One Little Indian Records|id=242TP7CDL}}</ref>
#"All Is Full of Love" (Album version) – 4:32
#"All Is Full of Love" (Plaid mix) – 4:15
#"All Is Full of Love" (Guy Sigsworth mix) – 4:22

*'''UK DVD'''<ref>{{cite AV media notes|title=All Is Full of Love|others=Björk|year=1999|type=UK DVD single liner notes|publisher=One Little Indian Records|id=242TP7DVD}}</ref>
#"All Is Full of Love" (Video) – 4:50
#"All Is Full of Love" (Funkstörung Exclusive mix) (audio) – 4:36
#"All Is Full of Love" (Strings) (audio) – 4:46

*'''12" vinyl 1'''<ref>{{cite AV media notes|title=All Is Full of Love|others=Björk|year=1999|type=12-inch vinyl 1 single liner notes|publisher=One Little Indian Records|id=242TP12}}</ref>
#"All Is Full of Love" (μ-ziq 7" mix) – 3:51
#"All Is Full of Love" (μ-ziq 1" mix) – 1:05
#"All Is Full of Love" (Funkstörung Exclusive mix) – 4:36

*'''12" vinyl 2'''<ref>{{cite AV media notes|title=All Is Full of Love|others=Björk|year=1999|type=12-inch vinyl 2 single liner notes|publisher=One Little Indian Records|id=242TP12L}}</ref>
#"All Is Full of Love" (Plaid remix) – 4:15
#"All Is Full of Love" (Guy Sigsworth mix) – 4:22
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==Credits and personnel==
Credits adapted from the liner notes of ''Homogenic'' and the single's physical release.<ref name="AV">{{cite AV media notes|title=Homogenic|others=[[Björk]]|year=1997|publisher=[[One Little Indian Records]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite AV media notes|title=All Is Full Of Love|others=[[Björk]]|year=1999|publisher=[[One Little Indian Records|One Little Indian]]}}</ref>

{{Div col|colwidth=30em}}
*Written by [[Björk]]
*Production – [[Howie B]] (album version) – [[Björk]] (video version)
*[[Mixing engineer]] – Howie B (album version) – Björk, Mark Stent (video version)
*Assistants – Rebecca Storey, Russell Polden, Paul "P-Dub" Walton, Jason Westbrook, Danny Brown, Kirsten Cowie, Sie Midway-Smith, James Loughrey, Rob Murphy and Jason Groucott
*[[Keyboard instrument|Keyboards]] – Björk, [[Mark Bell (British musician)|Mark Bell]] and [[Guy Sigsworth]]
*[[Programming (music)|Programming]] – Mark Bell and [[Markus Dravs]]
*[[Electronic drum]]kit – Trevor Morais
*[[Clavichord]] and [[pipe organ]] – Guy Sigsworth
*[[Accordion]] – [[Yasuhiro Kobayashi|Yasuhiro "Coba" Kobayashi]]
*[[Glass harmonica]] – Alasdair Malloy
* Published by [[PolyGram|Polygram Music Publishing Ltd]]
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==Charts==


The song performed moderately on the [[UK Singles Chart]], peaking at number 24.<ref name="uk"/> In the United States, it became a hit on the [[Dance/Electronic Singles Sales]] chart, reaching number eight.<ref name="songs"/>
{|class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! Chart (1999)
! Peak position
|-
! scope="row"|Europe ([[Eurochart Hot 100]])<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Music-and-Media/90s/1999/MM-1999-06-26.pdf|title=Music & Media: Eurochart Hot 100|accessdate=7 May 2018|work=[[Music & Media]]}}</ref>
|89
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|-
{{singlechart|UK|24|date=19990619|rowheader=true|accessdate=19 September 2016|refname="uk"}}
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{{singlechart|UKindie|3|date=19990619|rowheader=true|accessdate=10 November 2018}}
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! scope="row"|US [[Dance/Electronic Singles Sales]] (''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'')<ref name="songs">{{cite web |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/homogenic-mw0000026812/awards|title=Homogenic – Björk: Awards|publisher=AllMusic|accessdate=1 December 2014}}</ref>
|8
|}

==References==
;Notes
{{reflist|30em}}

;Bibliography
* {{cite book
| last = Pytlik
| first = Mark
| title = Björk: Wow and Flutter
| publisher = [[ECW Press]]
| year = 2003
| isbn = 1-55022-556-1
| url = https://books.google.com/books?id=bill263dqDAC|ref=harv
}}

==External links==
*{{YouTube|d2tBhaVEWGM|Official music video}}
* {{discogs master| master= 34369| name=All Is Full of Love}}
* {{url|http://www.last.fm/music/Bj%C3%B6rk/_/All+Is+Full+of+Love| "All Is Full of Love"}} statistics, tagging and previews at [[Last.fm]]
* "[https://rateyourmusic.com/release/single/bjork/all_is_full_of_love_f2/ All Is Full of Love]" at [[Rate Your Music]]
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Tara Palmer-Tomkinson

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{{Infobox person
| name = Tara Palmer-Tomkinson
| image = Tara Palmer-Tomkinson.jpg
| caption = Tara Palmer-Tomkinson
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1971|12|23|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Hampshire]], England
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| occupation = Socialite
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'''Tara Palmer-Tomkinson''' (born 23 December 1971) also known as '''T P-T''',<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_depth/uk/2000/newsmakers/2224192.stm|title=BBC News "Tara Palmer-Tomkinson: Still got It?" | date=30 August 2002 | accessdate=6 January 2010|first=Andrew|last=Walker}}</ref> is an English socialite, "[[it girl]]", television presenter, columnist, model and charity patron.<ref>{{cite news|title=It-girl Tara backs autism charity|url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/it-girl-tara-backs-autism-charity.22579484|accessdate=1 December 2013|newspaper=The Herald Scotland|date=2 November 2013}}</ref> Her activities have been well-covered by the British [[Tabloid (newspaper format)|tabloid]] press.

== Early life ==
Palmer-Tomkinson's parents are [[Charles Palmer-Tomkinson|Charles]] and Patricia Palmer-Tomkinson (''née'' Dawson). Her father has represented his country as a skier at Olympic level. Palmer-Tomkinson was educated at [[Sherborne School For Girls|Sherborne School for Girls]] in Dorset. After she left school, she worked briefly in the [[City of London]] for [[Rothschild banking family of England|Rothschilds]] bank.

==Writing career==
In the mid to late 1990s, a weekly column for ''[[The Sunday Times]]'' appeared under her name. However, this was actually [[Ghostwriter|ghostwritten]] by author [[Wendy Holden (born 1965)|Wendy Holden]] based on Palmer-Tomkinson's "phoned in description of her activities during the preceding week."<ref>[http://www.thejournal.co.uk/culture/arts/author-wendy-holden-tickled-class-4427439 'Author Wendy Holden is tickled by class acts' ''[[The Journal (newspaper)|The Journal]]'' 9 July 2011]</ref><ref>[http://www.wendyholden.net/about_me.php 'About Me' - Wendy Holden's website]</ref><ref>[https://www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?storycode=2628705 Wendy Holden in the ''[[Times Educational Supplement]]'' - 4 August 2008]</ref> She subsequently similarly "contributed" to ''[[The Spectator]]'', ''[[The Mail on Sunday]]'', ''[[GQ]]'', ''[[Eve (magazine)|Eve]]'', ''[[Harpers and Queen]]'', ''[[Tatler (1901)|Tatler]]'', ''[[InStyle UK|InStyle]]'' and ''[[The Observer]]'' sporadically.

In September 2007, her book ''The Naughty Girl's Guide to Life'', co-authored with [[Sharon Marshall]], was published by ''[[Little, Brown and Company|Sphere]]''.<ref>{{cite book |title= The Naughty Girl's Guide to Life |last1= Palmer-Tomkinson|first1= Tara|last2= Marshall|first2= Sarah|year= 2007|publisher= [[Little, Brown and Company|Sphere]]|isbn= 1-84744-137-8|url= http://www.littlebrown.co.uk/Title/9781847441379|accessdate=13 April 2011}}</ref> It was serialised in ''[[The Sunday Times]]'' ''Style'' magazine.<ref>{{cite news |title= The naughty girl's guide to life|author= Tara Palmer-Tomkinson and Sharon Marshall |url= http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/the_way_we_live/article2215772.ece|newspaper= [[The Sunday Times]]|date= 12 August 2007|accessdate=13 April 2011 |location=London}}</ref>

In October 2010, her first novel, ''Inheritance'', was published by ''[[Pan Books]]''.<ref>{{cite book |title= Inheritance|last= Palmer-Tomkinson|first= Tara|year= 2010|publisher= [[Pan Books]]|isbn= 978-0-330-51326-5|url= http://www.panmacmillan.com/titles/displayPage.asp?PageTitle=Individual%20Title&BookID=420745|accessdate=13 April 2011}}</ref> However, this also was ghostwritten.<ref>[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/celebritynews/8081461/Tara-Palmer-Tomkinson-takes-the-honest-approach.html 'Tara Palmer-Tomkinson takes Tge honest approach' - ''[[The Daily Telegraph]]'' - 23 October 2010]</ref>

==Television appearances==
In 2002, Palmer-Tomkinson made an appearance on the British television series ''[[I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!]]'', finishing runner up. This included being gunged in the "Jungle Shower", one of the first '[[bush tucker]]' trials. In November 2005, Palmer-Tomkinson presented her third behind the scenes series on [[ITV2]] for the hit show ''[[I'm a Celebrity... Get Me out of Here! Now]]''.

She has also appeared on the reality shows ''Spelling Bee'' and ''Cold Turkey'', which followed her attempts to quit smoking with [[Sophie Anderton]], celebrity specials of ''[[A Place in the Sun (TV series)|A Place in the Sun]]'' and ''[[Blind Date (UK TV series)|Blind Date]]'' and in episodes of ''Tabloid Tales'', ''With a Little Help from my Friends'', ''Russian Roulette'', ''Celebrities Under Pressure'' and ''[[Project Catwalk]]''. Palmer-Tomkinson also appeared on ''[[Top Gear (current format)|Top Gear]]'' in 2002 as their "star in a reasonably-priced car".

Palmer-Tomkinson's presenting credits include ''Animals Do the Funniest things'' with [[Tony Blackburn]], [[Junior Eurovision]], ''The British Comedy Awards...Party On'', ''What Kids Really Think'', ''Popworld'', ''Top of the Pops'', ''SM:TV Live'', ''Company Magazine Bachelor of the Year'', ''Dumb Britain'', ''Extreme'', a role as a team captain on ''Bognor or Bust'' which was hosted by [[Angus Deayton]] and work for ''[[GMTV]]'', ''[[Channel 5 (UK)|Five]]'', [[LBC radio]], the music channel [[The Hits]] and the [[Living TV]] programme ''Dirty Cows''.{{citation needed|date=May 2016}}

Palmer-Tomkinson has been a contestant on ''[[Comic Relief Does Fame Academy]]'' for the [[BBC]]. She gave away tickets to see her compete in the show to "ordinary people" who had helped her out (the other contestants generally giving their free tickets to other celebrities). She invited the policeman who found her stolen car, the locksmith who helped when she was locked out of her house and her parents' local shopkeepers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://showbiz.sky.com/showbiz/article/0,,50001-1256133,00.html|title=Sky News "Tara's Kind Gesture"}}</ref>

==Other work==
Palmer-Tomkinson plays the piano, as was demonstrated at events at the [[Royal Festival Hall]] with the [[National Symphony Orchestra of London|National Symphony Orchestra]], at the [[Royal Albert Hall]] with Mozart, and at The Coliseum during a [[Leonard Bernstein]] Tribute. She was also the host of the Classic FM Gramophone Awards 2005.

From November 2013, Palmer-Tomkinson was patron of Scottish charity [[Speur Ghlan]] for a year. Speur Ghlan delivers early intervention for young children diagnosed with autism or developmental delays. The appointment garnered media attention for having been facilitated through social media.<ref name="Paisley Patron">{{cite news|title=Tara P-T named as charity patron|url=http://www.paisleydailyexpress.co.uk/renfrewshire-news/scottish-news/2013/11/01/tara-p-t-named-as-charity-patron-87085-34005930/|accessdate=1 December 2013|newspaper=Paisley Daily Express|date=1 November 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Tara P-T named as charity patron|url=http://localuknews.co.uk/article/breaking-news-tara-p-t-named-as-charity-patron|publisher=Localnews.co.uk|accessdate=1 December 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Breaking News: Tara P-T|url=http://www.acadvertiser.co.uk/lanarkshire-news/scottish-news/2013/11/01/tara-p-t-named-as-charity-patron-65864-34005967/|accessdate=1 December 2013|newspaper=A&C Advertiser|date=1 November 2013}}</ref>

==Bibliography==

===Novels===
* ''Inheritance'' (2010)
* ''Infidelity'' (2012)

===Other Books===
* ''The Naughty Girl's Guide To Life'' (2007) (written with [[Sharon Marshall]])

==Popular culture==
[[Image:Paul Harvey, Tara Palmer-Tomkinson.jpg|thumb|90 px|''Tara Palmer-Tomkinson'' by Paul Harvey]]
*In 2004, [[Paul Harvey (artist)|Paul Harvey]]'s painting of Palmer-Tomkinson was exhibited in ''[[The Stuckists Punk Victorian]]'' show at the [[Walker Art Gallery]] for the [[Liverpool Biennial]].<ref>Milner, Frank ed. ''The Stuckists Punk Victorian'', p.76, [[National Museums Liverpool]] 2004. ISBN 1-902700-27-9</ref>
*She had a waxwork model in [[Madam Tussauds]] in London.<ref>http://www.theguardian.com/theobserver/2002/oct/20/features.review27</ref>

==Personal life==
Palmer-Tomkinson hails from a family of landowners and [[Olympic Games|Olympians]]. Her paternal great-great-grandfather was the landowner, and [[Liberal Party (UK)|Liberal]] politician, [[James Tomkinson]]. His wife, Emily Frances, was the daughter of [[Palmer Baronets#Hudson.2C later Palmer baronets.2C of Wanlip Hall .281791.29|Sir George Palmer, 3rd Baronet]]. Palmer-Tomkinson's grandfather [[James Palmer-Tomkinson]], uncle [[Jeremy Palmer-Tomkinson]] and father Charles have all competed at multiple [[Winter Olympics|Winter Olympic Games]].
Palmer-Tomkinson is the youngest of three children. She has a brother James and a sister, [[Santa Montefiore|Santa Montefiore (née Palmer-Tomkinson)]]. Her brother-in-law is the historian [[Simon Sebag Montefiore]].

Palmer-Tomkinson's family have a close relationship with the [[British Royal Family]]. Her parents are friends of The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall. She attended the [[wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton]].

In 2006, Palmer-Tomkinson received extensive publicity after her [[septum nasi]] collapsed due to her former £400-a-day addiction to [[cocaine]]. Pictures were printed in several [[Tabloid (newspaper format)|British tabloids]]. She underwent cosmetic surgery to have it rebuilt, at a cost of £6,000.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://showbiz.sky.com/showbiz/article/0,,50001-1260235,00.html|title=Sky News "Tara's Drugs Ban"}}</ref> Some sources claim the surgery was carried out by cranio-facial surgeon Martin Kelly, the late husband of actress [[Natascha McElhone]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/film/article4746967.ece|work=The Times |location=London |first=Margarette|last=Driscoll|accessdate=16 September 2008|date=14 September 2008|title=Interview: Natascha McElhone }}</ref>

On 22 December 2014, Palmer-Tomkinson was arrested at [[Heathrow airport]].<ref name=SkyTPHeathrow>{{cite news|url=http://news.sky.com/story/1396092/tara-palmer-tomkinson-arrested-at-heathrow|accessdate=23 December 2014|title=Tara Palmer-Tomkinson Arrested At Heathrow|work=[[Sky News]]|date=22 December 2014}}</ref> This followed her reaction to being refused access to a first-class lounge.<ref name="SkyTPHeathrow"/> Following her arrest, she said that a panic attack triggered her behaviour. She stated: "I wasn't drunk, there was no disorderly. I was cautioned, I saw a doctor, they were nice to me", before flying to Switzerland to celebrate her 43rd birthday.<ref name="SkyTPHeathrow"/>

== See also ==
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==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.earlyinterventionscotland.org/ Speur Ghlan] charity
* {{IMDb name|0658505|Tara Palmer-Tomkinson}}
* [http://www.myvillage.com/pages/celebs-tarapt.htm MyVillage biography]

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Childwickbury Manor

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[[File:Childwickbury Manor.JPG|thumb|Childwickbury Manor]]
'''Childwickbury Manor''' ist ein Landhaus im englischen [[Hertfordshire]], zwischen [[City and District of St Albans|St. Albans]] und [[Harpenden]] gelegen. Früherer Besitzer war Henry Hayman Toulmin, ein reicher Schiffsbesitzer und Sheriff von Hertfordshire sowie Bürgermeister von St. Albans. Er kaufte das Anwesen von Joshua Lomax im Jahre 1854 und verkaufte es ungefähr 20 Jahre später an Sir John Blundell Maple.

Rennpferdebesitzer Jack Joel kaufte das Landhaus zusammen mit einer Pferdezucht um 1929. Es blieb bis 1978 im Besitz der Familie Joel, als es getrennt von der Pferdezucht wieder verkauft wurde.

Die Pferdezucht ging an [[Marquesa de Moratella]].

Der [[Regisseur]] [[Stanley Kubrick]] kaufte das Landhaus im Jahr 1978. Er benutzte das Anwesen als sein Privathaus und Planungsbüro für seine Filmproduktionen. Vorhandene Pferdeställe ließ er zur Lagerung von Kulissen und Kostümen und als Schneideraum umbauen. So wurde er in der Produktionsvorbereitung und in der Postproduktion unabhängiger von den Studios. Die abgeschiedene Lage des Anwesens und Kubricks Arbeitsweise außerhalb der USA und abseits der großen Studios trugen viel zu seinem Mythos als genialem Einzelgänger bei.

Stanley Kubrick lebte dort mit seiner Frau bis zu seinem Tod 1999 und ist auch im Garten des Anwesens begraben. Seine Frau [[Christiane Kubrick]] und sein Schwager [[Jan Harlan]] verwalten von Childwicksbury Manor aus den Nachlass des Regisseurs.

== Weblinks ==
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Findet Dorie

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{{Infobox film
| name = Finding Dory
| image = Finding Dory.jpg
| caption = Teaser poster
| director = [[Andrew Stanton]]
| producer = Lindsey Collins<ref name=VarietyONeilBurrellOlson />
| screenplay = Andrew Stanton
| story = {{plainlist|
* Victoria Strouse
* Andrew Stanton
* [[Bob Peterson (filmmaker)|Bob Peterson]]<ref>{{cite web|last=Teodorczuk|first=Tom|title=The Good Dinosaur: Peter Sohn on taking over as director from Bob Peterson and changing the entire story|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/pixar-s-latest-film-the-good-dinosaur-looks-a-winner-despite-its-director-and-stars-being-replaced-a6705421.html|newspaper=[[The Independent]]|accessdate=October 25, 2015|date=October 23, 2015}}</ref>
}}
| based on = Characters of ''[[Finding Nemo]]'' by Andrew Stanton
| starring = {{plainlist|
* [[Ellen DeGeneres]]
* [[Albert Brooks]]
* Hayden Rolence
* [[Diane Keaton]]
* [[Eugene Levy]]
* [[Ty Burrell]]
* [[Kaitlin Olson]]
* [[Ed O'Neill]]
* [[Willem Dafoe]]
* [[Vicki Lewis]]
* [[Idris Elba]]
* [[Dominic West]]
}}
| music = [[Thomas Newman]]<ref name=WhaleNewman>{{cite news|last=Barcomb|first=James|title=Thomas Newman to score Finding Dory|url=http://www.pixarne.ws/thomas-newman-to-score-finding-dory/|accessdate=June 6, 2014|newspaper=The Whale|date=June 6, 2014}}</ref>
| cinematography =
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* [[Walt Disney Pictures]]
* [[Pixar Animation Studios]]
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| distributor = [[Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures|Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures]]
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'''''Finding Dory''''' is an upcoming American [[3D film|3D]] [[computer-animated films|computer-animated]] film produced by [[Pixar|Pixar Animation Studios]] and released by [[Walt Disney Pictures]]. It is a sequel to the 2003 Pixar film ''[[Finding Nemo]]''. [[Andrew Stanton]], who directed the original film, will return as writer and director,<ref name="HR1">{{cite news|last=Kit|first=Borys|title=Andrew Stanton to Direct Pixar's 'Finding Nemo' Sequel|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/andrew-stanton-pixar-finding-nemo-sequel-350267|accessdate=April 2, 2013|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=July 7, 2012}}</ref><ref name="WSJ1">{{cite news|last=Farley|first=Christopher John|title=Ellen DeGeneres to Star in ‘Nemo’ Sequel ‘Finding Dory’|url=http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2013/04/02/ellen-degeneres-to-star-in-nemo-sequel-finding-dory/|accessdate=April 2, 2013|newspaper=The Wall Street Journal|date=April 2, 2013}}</ref> alongside [[Angus MacLane]] as the co-director.<ref name="covered">{{cite news | url=http://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/angus-maclane-codirecting-finding-dory-andrew-stanton | title=Angus MacLane Co-Directing Finding Dory With Andrew Stanton | author=Isaac Feldberg | date=June 11, 2014 | publisher=We Got This Covered | accessdate=July 10, 2014}}</ref> The film is scheduled to be released on June 17, 2016.<ref>{{cite news|last=Keegan|first=Rebecca|title='The Good Dinosaur' moved to 2015, leaving Pixar with no 2014 film|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-pixar-good-dinosaur-pushed-to-2015-20130918,0,1607398.story|accessdate=September 18, 2013|newspaper=The Los Angeles Times|date=September 18, 2013}}</ref> It has also been confirmed that characters from the first film will appear in the sequel, including Dory, Nemo, Marlin and the "Tank Gang".<ref name = "Dory">{{cite web|last=Risley|first=Matt|title=Pixar confirm Finding Nemo sequel|url=http://www.totalfilm.com/news/pixar-confirm-finding-nemo-sequel-finding-dory|accessdate=April 2, 2013|publisher=Total Film|date=April 2, 2013}}</ref>

''Finding Dory'' will be focused on the [[Amnesia|amnesiac]] character Dory, and will explore the idea of her being reunited with her family.<ref name="Dory" /> The film will take place six months<ref name=DeadlineSpotlight /> after the events of ''[[Finding Nemo]]'' and will be set off the coast of [[California]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Zeitchik|first=Steven|title=Ellen DeGeneres' 'Nemo' sequel, 'Finding Dory,' set for 2015|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-finding-nemo-sequel-release-date-dory-ellen-degeneres-20130402,0,2156856.story|accessdate=April 2, 2013|newspaper=The Los Angeles Times|date=April 2, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Lussier|first=Germain|title=‘Finding Nemo’ Sequel Officially Called ‘Finding Dory,’ Releases November 25, 2015|url=http://www.slashfilm.com/finding-nemo-sequel-officially-called-finding-dory-releases-november-25-2015/#more-169278|publisher=/Film|accessdate=April 2, 2013}}</ref>

==Plot==
Taking place six months after the first film,<ref name=IGND232015SequelPlot /> Dory suddenly recalls her childhood memories.<ref name=DeadlineSpotlight /> Remembering something about "the jewel of [[Monterey, California]]",<ref name=IGND232015SequelPlot /> accompanied by Nemo and Marlin,<ref name=VarietyONeilBurrellOlson /> she sets out to find her family.<ref name=IGND232015SequelPlot /> She arrives at the Monterey Marine Life Institute, where she meets Bailey, a white beluga whale; Destiny, a whale shark;<ref name=SlashFilmEdONiel>{{cite news|last1=Sciretta|first1=Peter|title=Ed O’Neill Voices a New ‘Finding Dory’ Character (D23 Expo 2015)|url=http://www.slashfilm.com/finding-dory-d23/|accessdate=August 15, 2015|work=/Film|date=August 14, 2015}}</ref> and Hank the octopus, who becomes her guide.<ref name=DeadlineSpotlight>{{cite web|last1=Tartaglione|first1=Nancy|title=Disney/Pixar Spotlight On ‘Finding Dory’, ‘Good Dinosaur’ & More Charms Cannes|url=http://deadline.com/2015/05/pixar-presentation-good-dinosaur-finding-dory-zootopia-moana-cannes-1201430240/|publisher=Deadline|accessdate=May 20, 2015|date=May 20, 2015}}</ref>

==Cast==
* [[Ellen DeGeneres]] as Dory, a [[Paracanthurus|Pacific regal blue tang]]<ref name=THRcast/>
* [[Albert Brooks]] as Marlin, a [[Ocellaris clownfish|clownfish]], Nemo's father<ref name=THRcast/>
* Hayden Rolence as Nemo, a clownfish, Marlin's son<ref name=IGND232015SequelPlot>{{cite web|last1=G. Macy|first1=Seth|title=D23 2015: New Details on Finding Nemo Sequel Plot Revealed|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/08/15/d23-2015-new-details-on-finding-nemo-sequel-plot-revealed|accessdate=August 15, 2015|date=August 14, 2015}}</ref>
* [[Diane Keaton]] as Jenny, Dory's mother<ref name=THRcast>{{cite news|last=Schillaci|first=Sophie|title=D23: Disney Sets Voice Casts for 'Finding Dory,' 'Inside Out' and 'Good Dinosaur'|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/d23-ty-burrell-diane-keaton-603503|accessdate=August 9, 2013|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=August 9, 2013}}</ref>
* [[Eugene Levy]] as Charlie, Dory's father<ref name=THRcast/>
* [[Ty Burrell]] as Bailey, a [[beluga whale]]<ref name=THRcast/>
* [[Kaitlin Olson]] as Destiny, Dory's adopted sister, a [[whale shark]]<ref>{{cite web|title=It's Always Sunny in Kaitlin Olson's World|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_Fpb0cXUuA|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=November 25, 2013|author=Made Man|date=November 25, 2013|time=17:05}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Topel|first=Fred|title=Exclusive Interview: Kaitlin Olson On It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia|url=http://voice.fan.tv/2013/09/03/exclusive-interview-kaitlin-olson-on-its-always-sunny-in-philadelphia/|accessdate=December 23, 2013|newspaper=Fan|date=September 3, 2013}}</ref><ref name=VarietyONeilBurrellOlson />
* [[Ed O'Neill]] as Hank, an ill-tempered [[octopus]]<ref name=DeadlineSpotlight /><ref name=VarietyONeilBurrellOlson>{{cite news|title=D23: ‘Finding Dory’ Cast Adds Ed O’Neill, Ty Burrell and Kaitlin Olson|url=http://variety.com/2015/film/news/d23-finding-dory-ed-oneill-ty-burrell-kaitlin-olson-1201570747/|accessdate=August 15, 2015|work=Variety|date=August 14, 2015}}</ref>
* [[Willem Dafoe]] as Gill, a [[moorish idol]] who was one of Nemo's fellow tank inhabitants in the first film<ref>{{cite web|title=Willem Dafoe confirms he’s back for Finding Dory|url=http://www.totalfilm.com/news/willem-dafoe-confirms-he-s-back-for-finding-dory|publisher=[[Total Film]]|accessdate=October 7, 2013}}</ref>
* [[Vicki Lewis]] as Deb (and her sister, "Flo", Deb's reflection), a [[Dascyllus melanurus|four-striped damselfish]] who was one of Nemo's fellow tank inhabitants in the first film<ref>{{cite news|last=Schaefer|first=Sandy|title=Willem Dafoe Back for ‘Finding Dory’; Says the Film Will Be Better Than ‘Finding Nemo’|url=http://screenrant.com/finding-dory-nemo-sequel-cast-willem-dafoe-gill/|accessdate=January 26, 2014|newspaper=Screen Rant|date=September 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Diane Keaton, Eugene Levy confirmed for Finding Dory|url=http://stcommunities.straitstimes.com/movies/2013/08/13/diane-keaton-eugene-levy-confirmed-finding-dory|accessdate=January 26, 2014|newspaper=The Straits Times Communities|date=August 13, 2013}}</ref>
* [[Idris Elba]]<ref name=SlashTheWire />
* [[Dominic West]]<ref name=SlashTheWire>{{cite web|last1=Han|first1=Angie|title=‘Finding Dory’ Reunites Two Favorites From ‘The Wire’|url=http://www.slashfilm.com/finding-dory-idris-elba-dominic-west/|publisher=/Film|accessdate=September 11, 2014|date=September 11, 2014}}</ref>

==Production==
[[File:Finding Dory.svg|thumb|The official film logo]]
In 2005, after disagreements between [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney's]] [[Michael Eisner]] and Pixar's [[Steve Jobs]] over the distribution of Pixar's films, Disney announced that they would be creating a new animation studio, [[Circle 7 Animation]], to make sequels to the seven Disney-owned Pixar films (which consisted of the films released between 1995 and 2006).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2005/08/08/655.aspx|title=The Skinny on Circle Seven|first=Jim|last=Hill|date=August 7, 2005|accessdate=March 27, 2012}}</ref> The studio had put ''[[Toy Story 3]]'' and ''[[Monsters University|Monsters, Inc. 2]]'' into development, and had also hired screenwriter Laurie Craig to write a draft for ''Finding Nemo 2''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://animatedviews.com/2012/bob-hilgenberg-and-rob-muir-on-the-rise-and-fall-of-disneys-circle-7-animation/|title=Bob Hilgenberg and Rob Muir on the Rise and Fall of Disney’s Circle 7 Animation|first=Josh|last=Armstrong|date=March 5, 2012|accessdate=March 27, 2012}}</ref> Circle 7 was subsequently shut down after [[Bob Iger|Robert Iger]] replaced Eisner as CEO of Disney and arranged the acquisition of Pixar.

In July 2012, it was reported that [[Andrew Stanton]] was developing a sequel to ''Finding Nemo'',<ref name="sequel">{{cite web|url=http://www.deadline.com/2012/07/john-carter-helmer-andrew-stanton-dives-back-into-animation-with-finding-nemo-sequel|title=‘John Carter’ Helmer Andrew Stanton Dives Back Into Animation With ‘Finding Nemo’ Sequel |publisher=Deadline.com |accessdate=July 18, 2012}}</ref> with Victoria Strouse writing the script and a schedule to be released in 2016.<ref name="FN2">{{cite news|last=Kit|first=Borys|title=Andrew Stanton to Direct Pixar's 'Finding Nemo' Sequel|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/andrew-stanton-pixar-finding-nemo-sequel-350267|accessdate=July 17, 2012|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=July 17, 2012}}</ref> However, the same day the news of a potential sequel broke, director Andrew Stanton posted a message on his personal Twitter calling into question the accuracy of these reports. The message said, "Didn't you all learn from [[Chicken Little]]? Everyone calm down. Don't believe everything you read. Nothing to see here now. #skyisnotfalling"<ref>{{cite web|last=Stanton|first=Andrew|title=@andrewstanton|url=https://twitter.com/andrewstanton/status/225380771039420416|publisher=Twitter|accessdate=August 23, 2012}}</ref> According to the report by ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' published in August 2012, [[Ellen DeGeneres]] was in negotiations to reprise her role of Dory.<ref>{{cite news|last=Rose|first=Lacey|title=Ellen DeGeneres in Talks to Return for 'Finding Nemo' Sequel (Exclusive)|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/ellen-degeneres-finding-nemo-sequal-pixar-364553|accessdate=August 22, 2012|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=August 21, 2012}}</ref> In September 2012, it was confirmed by Stanton saying: "What was immediately on the list was writing a second ''[[John Carter (film)|Carter]]'' movie. When that went away, everything slid up. I know I'll be accused by more sarcastic people that it's a reaction to ''Carter'' not doing well, but only in its timing, but not in its conceit."<ref>{{cite news|last=Keegan|first=Rebecca|title=Director Andrew Stanton looks back on 'John Carter's' rocky path|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-john-carter-director-20120908,0,4090564,full.story|accessdate=September 8, 2012|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|date=September 8, 2012}}</ref> In February 2013, it was confirmed by the press that [[Albert Brooks]] would reprise the role of Marlin in the sequel.<ref>{{cite news|last=Fleming Jr.|first=Mike|title=Albert Brooks Hooks Deal To Reprise In ‘Finding Nemo 2′|url=http://www.deadline.com/2013/02/albert-brooks-hooks-deal-to-reprise-in-finding-nemo-2/|accessdate=February 12, 2013|publisher=[[Deadline.com]]|date=February 12, 2013}}</ref>

In April 2013, Disney announced the sequel, ''Finding Dory'', for November 25, 2015, confirming that [[Ellen DeGeneres]] and [[Albert Brooks]] would be reprising their roles as Dory and Marlin, respectively.<ref name=THRDory2015 /> Following a long campaign for a sequel on ''[[The Ellen DeGeneres Show]]'', DeGeneres stated:

{{quote|"I have waited for this day for a long, long, long, long, long, long time. I'm not mad it took this long. I know the people at Pixar were busy creating ''Toy Story 16''. But the time they took was worth it. The script is fantastic. And it has everything I loved about the first one: It's got a lot of heart, it's really funny, and the best part is—it's got a lot more Dory."<ref name=THRDory2015>{{cite news|last=Zakarin|first=Jordan|title=Pixar's 'Finding Nemo' Sequel Titled 'Finding Dory,' Set for 2015|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/finding-dory-pixars-finding-nemo-432329|accessdate=January 12, 2014|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=April 2, 2013}}</ref>}}

In a July 2013 interview with ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'', Stanton spoke of the sequel's origin: "There was polite inquiry from Disney [about a ''Finding Nemo'' sequel]. I was always 'No sequels, no sequels.' But I had to get on board from a [[Vice president|VP]] standpoint. [Sequels] are part of the necessity of our staying afloat, but we don't want to have to go there for those reasons. We want to go there creatively, so we said [to Disney], 'Can you give us the timeline about when we release them? Because we'd like to release something we actually want to make, and we might not come up with it the year you want it.'"<ref>{{cite news|last=Keegan|first=Rebecca|title=With 'Despicable Me 2' and more, movies revisit the sequel debate|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-ca-despicable-me-2-sequels-20130707,0,6099932,full.story|accessdate=August 7, 2013|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|date=July 5, 2013}}</ref>

The film's ending was revised after Pixar executives viewed ''[[Blackfish (film)|Blackfish]]'', a 2013 documentary film which focuses on dangers of keeping [[Killer whale|orca whales]] in captivity. Initially, some of the characters would end up in a [[SeaWorld]]-like marine park, but the revision gave them an option to leave.<ref>{{cite news|last=Kaufman|first=Amy|title='Blackfish' gives Pixar second thoughts on 'Finding Dory' plot|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-blackfish-seaworld-finding-dory-pixar-20130808,0,7662071.story|accessdate=August 9, 2013|newspaper=The Los Angeles Times|date=August 9, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Barnes|first=Brooks|title=‘Finding Nemo’ Sequel Is Altered in Response to Orcas Documentary|url=http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/08/09/finding-nemo-sequel-is-altered-in-response-to-orcas-documentary/?_r=0|accessdate=August 10, 2013|newspaper=The New York Times|date=August 9, 2013}}</ref> On September 18, 2013, it was announced that the film would be pushed back to a June 17, 2016 release. Pixar's ''[[The Good Dinosaur]]'' was moved to the November 25, 2015 slot to allow more time for production of the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.slashfilm.com/pixar-skips-2014-as-the-good-dinosaur-shifts-to-2015-and-finding-dory-to-2016/ |title=Pixar Skips 2014 as ‘The Good Dinosaur’ Shifts to 2015 and ‘Finding Dory’ to 2016 | /Film |publisher=Slashfilm.com |date=September 18, 2013 |accessdate=October 24, 2013}}</ref>

In June 2014, it was revealed through Stanton's Twitter feed that the film will be co-directed by [[Angus MacLane]].<ref name="slashfilm1">{{cite news | url=http://www.slashfilm.com/pixar-finding-dory-co-director-inside-out-details | title=Pixar Updates: ‘Finding Dory’ Gets Co-Director, More ‘Inside Out’ Details Revealed | author=Angie Han | date=June 11, 2014 | publisher=[[/Film]] | accessdate=July 10, 2014}}</ref>

In August 2015, at the Disney's [[D23 Expo]], it was announced that Hayden Rolence would voice Nemo, replacing [[Alexander Gould]] from the first film, who is now an adult and whose voice has deepened.<ref name=IGND232015SequelPlot /><ref>{{cite web|title=Finding Nemo star loses his character's voice|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/21950542|work=BBC - News|publisher=BBC|accessdate=March 27, 2013}}</ref> In addition to Rolence, [[Ed O'Neill]] was revealed to be the voice of Hank the octopus.<ref name=IGND232015SequelPlot />

==Release==
''Finding Dory'' is scheduled to be released on June 17, 2016.<ref name="HR1"/><ref name="WSJ1"/>

==References==
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==External links==
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| image = Finding Dory.jpg
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| director = [[Andrew Stanton]]
| producer = Lindsey Collins<ref name=VarietyONeilBurrellOlson />
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* Andrew Stanton
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* [[Albert Brooks]]
* Hayden Rolence
* [[Diane Keaton]]
* [[Eugene Levy]]
* [[Ty Burrell]]
* [[Kaitlin Olson]]
* [[Ed O'Neill]]
* [[Willem Dafoe]]
* [[Vicki Lewis]]
* [[Idris Elba]]
* [[Dominic West]]
}}
| music = [[Thomas Newman]]<ref name=WhaleNewman>{{cite news|last=Barcomb|first=James|title=Thomas Newman to score Finding Dory|url=http://www.pixarne.ws/thomas-newman-to-score-finding-dory/|accessdate=June 6, 2014|newspaper=The Whale|date=June 6, 2014}}</ref>
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'''''Finding Dory''''' is an upcoming American [[3D film|3D]] [[computer-animated films|computer-animated]] film produced by [[Pixar|Pixar Animation Studios]] and released by [[Walt Disney Pictures]]. It is a sequel to the 2003 Pixar film ''[[Finding Nemo]]''. [[Andrew Stanton]], who directed the original film, will return as writer and director,<ref name="HR1">{{cite news|last=Kit|first=Borys|title=Andrew Stanton to Direct Pixar's 'Finding Nemo' Sequel|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/andrew-stanton-pixar-finding-nemo-sequel-350267|accessdate=April 2, 2013|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=July 7, 2012}}</ref><ref name="WSJ1">{{cite news|last=Farley|first=Christopher John|title=Ellen DeGeneres to Star in ‘Nemo’ Sequel ‘Finding Dory’|url=http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2013/04/02/ellen-degeneres-to-star-in-nemo-sequel-finding-dory/|accessdate=April 2, 2013|newspaper=The Wall Street Journal|date=April 2, 2013}}</ref> alongside [[Angus MacLane]] as the co-director.<ref name="covered">{{cite news | url=http://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/angus-maclane-codirecting-finding-dory-andrew-stanton | title=Angus MacLane Co-Directing Finding Dory With Andrew Stanton | author=Isaac Feldberg | date=June 11, 2014 | publisher=We Got This Covered | accessdate=July 10, 2014}}</ref> The film is scheduled to be released on June 17, 2016.<ref>{{cite news|last=Keegan|first=Rebecca|title='The Good Dinosaur' moved to 2015, leaving Pixar with no 2014 film|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-pixar-good-dinosaur-pushed-to-2015-20130918,0,1607398.story|accessdate=September 18, 2013|newspaper=The Los Angeles Times|date=September 18, 2013}}</ref> It has also been confirmed that characters from the first film will appear in the sequel, including Dory, Nemo, Marlin and the "Tank Gang".<ref name = "Dory">{{cite web|last=Risley|first=Matt|title=Pixar confirm Finding Nemo sequel|url=http://www.totalfilm.com/news/pixar-confirm-finding-nemo-sequel-finding-dory|accessdate=April 2, 2013|publisher=Total Film|date=April 2, 2013}}</ref>

''Finding Dory'' will be focused on the [[Amnesia|amnesiac]] character Dory, and will explore the idea of her being reunited with her family.<ref name="Dory" /> The film will take place six months<ref name=DeadlineSpotlight /> after the events of ''[[Finding Nemo]]'' and will be set off the coast of [[California]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Zeitchik|first=Steven|title=Ellen DeGeneres' 'Nemo' sequel, 'Finding Dory,' set for 2015|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-finding-nemo-sequel-release-date-dory-ellen-degeneres-20130402,0,2156856.story|accessdate=April 2, 2013|newspaper=The Los Angeles Times|date=April 2, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Lussier|first=Germain|title=‘Finding Nemo’ Sequel Officially Called ‘Finding Dory,’ Releases November 25, 2015|url=http://www.slashfilm.com/finding-nemo-sequel-officially-called-finding-dory-releases-november-25-2015/#more-169278|publisher=/Film|accessdate=April 2, 2013}}</ref>

==Plot==
Taking place six months after the first film,<ref name=IGND232015SequelPlot /> Dory suddenly recalls her childhood memories.<ref name=DeadlineSpotlight /> Remembering something about "the jewel of [[Monterey, California]]",<ref name=IGND232015SequelPlot /> accompanied by Nemo and Marlin,<ref name=VarietyONeilBurrellOlson /> she sets out to find her family.<ref name=IGND232015SequelPlot /> She arrives at the Monterey Marine Life Institute, where she meets Bailey, a white beluga whale, Destiny, a whale shark,<ref name=SlashFilmEdONiel>{{cite news|last1=Sciretta|first1=Peter|title=Ed O’Neill Voices a New ‘Finding Dory’ Character (D23 Expo 2015)|url=http://www.slashfilm.com/finding-dory-d23/|accessdate=August 15, 2015|work=/Film|date=August 14, 2015}}</ref> and Hank the octopus, who becomes her guide.<ref name=DeadlineSpotlight>{{cite web|last1=Tartaglione|first1=Nancy|title=Disney/Pixar Spotlight On ‘Finding Dory’, ‘Good Dinosaur’ & More Charms Cannes|url=http://deadline.com/2015/05/pixar-presentation-good-dinosaur-finding-dory-zootopia-moana-cannes-1201430240/|publisher=Deadline|accessdate=May 20, 2015|date=May 20, 2015}}</ref>

==Cast==
* [[Ellen DeGeneres]] as Dory, a [[Paracanthurus|Pacific regal blue tang]]<ref name=THRcast/>
* [[Albert Brooks]] as Marlin, a [[Ocellaris clownfish|clownfish]], Nemo's father<ref name=THRcast/>
* Hayden Rolence as Nemo, a clownfish<ref name=IGND232015SequelPlot>{{cite web|last1=G. Macy|first1=Seth|title=D23 2015: New Details on Finding Nemo Sequel Plot Revealed|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/08/15/d23-2015-new-details-on-finding-nemo-sequel-plot-revealed|accessdate=August 15, 2015|date=August 14, 2015}}</ref>
* [[Diane Keaton]] as Jenny, Dory's mother<ref name=THRcast>{{cite news|last=Schillaci|first=Sophie|title=D23: Disney Sets Voice Casts for 'Finding Dory,' 'Inside Out' and 'Good Dinosaur'|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/d23-ty-burrell-diane-keaton-603503|accessdate=August 9, 2013|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=August 9, 2013}}</ref>
* [[Eugene Levy]] as Charlie, Dory's father<ref name=THRcast/>
* [[Ty Burrell]] as Bailey, a [[beluga whale]]<ref name=THRcast/>
* [[Kaitlin Olson]] as Destiny, Dory's adopted sister, a [[whale shark]]<ref>{{cite web|title=It's Always Sunny in Kaitlin Olson's World|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_Fpb0cXUuA|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=November 25, 2013|author=Made Man|date=November 25, 2013|time=17:05}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Topel|first=Fred|title=Exclusive Interview: Kaitlin Olson On It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia|url=http://voice.fan.tv/2013/09/03/exclusive-interview-kaitlin-olson-on-its-always-sunny-in-philadelphia/|accessdate=December 23, 2013|newspaper=Fan|date=September 3, 2013}}</ref><ref name=VarietyONeilBurrellOlson />
* [[Ed O'Neill]] as Hank, an ill-tempered [[octopus]]<ref name=DeadlineSpotlight /><ref name=VarietyONeilBurrellOlson>{{cite news|title=D23: ‘Finding Dory’ Cast Adds Ed O’Neill, Ty Burrell and Kaitlin Olson|url=http://variety.com/2015/film/news/d23-finding-dory-ed-oneill-ty-burrell-kaitlin-olson-1201570747/|accessdate=August 15, 2015|work=Variety|date=August 14, 2015}}</ref>
* [[Willem Dafoe]] as Gill, a [[moorish idol]] who was one of Nemo's fellow tank inhabitants in the first film<ref>{{cite web|title=Willem Dafoe confirms he’s back for Finding Dory|url=http://www.totalfilm.com/news/willem-dafoe-confirms-he-s-back-for-finding-dory|publisher=[[Total Film]]|accessdate=October 7, 2013}}</ref>
* [[Vicki Lewis]] as Deb (and her sister, "Flo", Deb's reflection), a [[Dascyllus melanurus|four-striped damselfish]] who was one of Nemo's fellow tank inhabitants in the first film<ref>{{cite news|last=Schaefer|first=Sandy|title=Willem Dafoe Back for ‘Finding Dory’; Says the Film Will Be Better Than ‘Finding Nemo’|url=http://screenrant.com/finding-dory-nemo-sequel-cast-willem-dafoe-gill/|accessdate=January 26, 2014|newspaper=Screen Rant|date=September 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Diane Keaton, Eugene Levy confirmed for Finding Dory|url=http://stcommunities.straitstimes.com/movies/2013/08/13/diane-keaton-eugene-levy-confirmed-finding-dory|accessdate=January 26, 2014|newspaper=The Straits Times Communities|date=August 13, 2013}}</ref>
* [[Idris Elba]]<ref name=SlashTheWire />
* [[Dominic West]]<ref name=SlashTheWire>{{cite web|last1=Han|first1=Angie|title=‘Finding Dory’ Reunites Two Favorites From ‘The Wire’|url=http://www.slashfilm.com/finding-dory-idris-elba-dominic-west/|publisher=/Film|accessdate=September 11, 2014|date=September 11, 2014}}</ref>

It was also announced that Nemo and the rest of the "Tank Gang" would return, as well as many of the other original characters from ''Nemo'', in addition to several new ones that have yet to be announced.<ref>{{cite web|last=Doty|first=Meriah|title=Move Over, Nemo: Disney Announces Ellen-Powered ‘Finding Dory’ Sequel|url=http://movies.yahoo.com/blogs/movie-talk/dory-keeps-swimming-finding-nemo-sequel-170302573.html|work=Movie Talk on Yahoo! Movies|publisher=Yahoo! Inc.|accessdate=April 27, 2013}}</ref> It is unknown if Jacques will reappear for the sequel because his voice actor, [[Joe Ranft]], died in a car accident on August 16, 2005 during production of ''[[Cars (film)|Cars]]''.

==Production==
[[File:Finding Dory.svg|thumb|The official film logo]]
In 2005, after disagreements between [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney's]] [[Michael Eisner]] and Pixar's [[Steve Jobs]] over the distribution of Pixar's films, Disney announced that they would be creating a new animation studio, [[Circle 7 Animation]], to make sequels to the seven Disney-owned Pixar films (which consisted of the films released between 1995 and 2006).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2005/08/08/655.aspx|title=The Skinny on Circle Seven|first=Jim|last=Hill|date=August 7, 2005|accessdate=March 27, 2012}}</ref> The studio had put ''[[Toy Story 3]]'' and ''[[Monsters University|Monsters, Inc. 2]]'' into development, and had also hired screenwriter Laurie Craig to write a draft for ''Finding Nemo 2''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://animatedviews.com/2012/bob-hilgenberg-and-rob-muir-on-the-rise-and-fall-of-disneys-circle-7-animation/|title=Bob Hilgenberg and Rob Muir on the Rise and Fall of Disney’s Circle 7 Animation|first=Josh|last=Armstrong|date=March 5, 2012|accessdate=March 27, 2012}}</ref> Circle 7 was subsequently shut down after [[Bob Iger|Robert Iger]] replaced Eisner as CEO of Disney and arranged the acquisition of Pixar.

In July 2012, it was reported that [[Andrew Stanton]] was developing a sequel to ''Finding Nemo'',<ref name="sequel">{{cite web|url=http://www.deadline.com/2012/07/john-carter-helmer-andrew-stanton-dives-back-into-animation-with-finding-nemo-sequel|title=‘John Carter’ Helmer Andrew Stanton Dives Back Into Animation With ‘Finding Nemo’ Sequel |publisher=Deadline.com |accessdate=July 18, 2012}}</ref> with Victoria Strouse writing the script and a schedule to be released in 2016.<ref name="FN2">{{cite news|last=Kit|first=Borys|title=Andrew Stanton to Direct Pixar's 'Finding Nemo' Sequel|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/andrew-stanton-pixar-finding-nemo-sequel-350267|accessdate=July 17, 2012|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=July 17, 2012}}</ref> However, the same day the news of a potential sequel broke, director Andrew Stanton posted a message on his personal Twitter calling into question the accuracy of these reports. The message said, "Didn't you all learn from [[Chicken Little]]? Everyone calm down. Don't believe everything you read. Nothing to see here now. #skyisnotfalling"<ref>{{cite web|last=Stanton|first=Andrew|title=@andrewstanton|url=https://twitter.com/andrewstanton/status/225380771039420416|publisher=Twitter|accessdate=August 23, 2012}}</ref> According to the report by ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' published in August 2012, [[Ellen DeGeneres]] was in negotiations to reprise her role of Dory.<ref>{{cite news|last=Rose|first=Lacey|title=Ellen DeGeneres in Talks to Return for 'Finding Nemo' Sequel (Exclusive)|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/ellen-degeneres-finding-nemo-sequal-pixar-364553|accessdate=August 22, 2012|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=August 21, 2012}}</ref> In September 2012, it was confirmed by Stanton saying: "What was immediately on the list was writing a second ''[[John Carter (film)|Carter]]'' movie. When that went away, everything slid up. I know I'll be accused by more sarcastic people that it's a reaction to ''Carter'' not doing well, but only in its timing, but not in its conceit."<ref>{{cite news|last=Keegan|first=Rebecca|title=Director Andrew Stanton looks back on 'John Carter's' rocky path|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-john-carter-director-20120908,0,4090564,full.story|accessdate=September 8, 2012|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|date=September 8, 2012}}</ref> In February 2013, it was confirmed by the press that [[Albert Brooks]] would reprise the role of Marlin in the sequel.<ref>{{cite news|last=Fleming Jr.|first=Mike|title=Albert Brooks Hooks Deal To Reprise In ‘Finding Nemo 2′|url=http://www.deadline.com/2013/02/albert-brooks-hooks-deal-to-reprise-in-finding-nemo-2/|accessdate=February 12, 2013|publisher=[[Deadline.com]]|date=February 12, 2013}}</ref>

In April 2013, Disney announced the sequel, ''Finding Dory'', for November 25, 2015, confirming that [[Ellen DeGeneres]] and [[Albert Brooks]] would be reprising their roles as Dory and Marlin, respectively.<ref name=THRDory2015 /> Following a long campaign for a sequel on ''[[The Ellen DeGeneres Show]]'', DeGeneres stated:

{{quote|I have waited for this day for a long, long, long, long, long, long time. I'm not mad it took this long. I know the people at Pixar were busy creating ''Toy Story 16''. But the time they took was worth it. The script is fantastic. And it has everything I loved about the first one: It's got a lot of heart, it's really funny, and the best part is—it's got a lot more Dory.<ref name=THRDory2015>{{cite news|last=Zakarin|first=Jordan|title=Pixar's 'Finding Nemo' Sequel Titled 'Finding Dory,' Set for 2015|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/finding-dory-pixars-finding-nemo-432329|accessdate=January 12, 2014|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=April 2, 2013}}</ref>}}

In a ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' interview, Stanton talked about the sequel's origin: "There was polite inquiry from Disney [about a ''Finding Nemo'' sequel]. I was always 'No sequels, no sequels.' But I had to get on board from a [[Vice president|VP]] standpoint. [Sequels] are part of the necessity of our staying afloat, but we don't want to have to go there for those reasons. We want to go there creatively, so we said [to Disney], 'Can you give us the timeline about when we release them? Because we'd like to release something we actually want to make, and we might not come up with it the year you want it.'"<ref>{{cite news|last=Keegan|first=Rebecca|title=With 'Despicable Me 2' and more, movies revisit the sequel debate|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-ca-despicable-me-2-sequels-20130707,0,6099932,full.story|accessdate=August 7, 2013|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|date=July 5, 2013}}</ref>

The film's ending was revised after Pixar executives viewed ''[[Blackfish (film)|Blackfish]]'', a 2013 documentary film which focuses on dangers of keeping [[Killer whale|orca whales]] in captivity. Initially, some of the characters would end up in a [[SeaWorld]]-like marine park, but the revision gave them an option to leave.<ref>{{cite news|last=Kaufman|first=Amy|title='Blackfish' gives Pixar second thoughts on 'Finding Dory' plot|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-blackfish-seaworld-finding-dory-pixar-20130808,0,7662071.story|accessdate=August 9, 2013|newspaper=The Los Angeles Times|date=August 9, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Barnes|first=Brooks|title=‘Finding Nemo’ Sequel Is Altered in Response to Orcas Documentary|url=http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/08/09/finding-nemo-sequel-is-altered-in-response-to-orcas-documentary/?_r=0|accessdate=August 10, 2013|newspaper=The New York Times|date=August 9, 2013}}</ref> On September 18, 2013, it was announced that the film would be pushed back to a June 17, 2016 release. Pixar's ''[[The Good Dinosaur]]'' was moved to the November 25, 2015 slot to allow more time for production of the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.slashfilm.com/pixar-skips-2014-as-the-good-dinosaur-shifts-to-2015-and-finding-dory-to-2016/ |title=Pixar Skips 2014 as ‘The Good Dinosaur’ Shifts to 2015 and ‘Finding Dory’ to 2016 | /Film |publisher=Slashfilm.com |date=September 18, 2013 |accessdate=October 24, 2013}}</ref>

In June 2014, it was revealed through Stanton's Twitter that the film will be co-directed by [[Angus MacLane]].<ref name="slashfilm1">{{cite news | url=http://www.slashfilm.com/pixar-finding-dory-co-director-inside-out-details | title=Pixar Updates: ‘Finding Dory’ Gets Co-Director, More ‘Inside Out’ Details Revealed | author=Angie Han | date=June 11, 2014 | publisher=[[/Film]] | accessdate=July 10, 2014}}</ref>

In August 2015, at the Disney's [[D23 Expo]], it was announced that Hayden Rolence would voice Nemo, replacing [[Alexander Gould]] from the first film, who is now an adult and whose voice has deepened.<ref name=IGND232015SequelPlot /><ref>{{cite web|title=Finding Nemo star loses his character's voice|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/21950542|work=BBC - News|publisher=BBC|accessdate=March 27, 2013}}</ref> In addition to Rolence, [[Ed O'Neill]] was revealed to be the voice of Hank the octopus.<ref name=IGND232015SequelPlot />

==Release==
''Finding Dory'' is scheduled to be released on June 17, 2016.<ref name="HR1"/><ref name="WSJ1"/>

==References==
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AnemoneProjectors: Reverted good faith edits by 108.45.26.88 (talk): Article says it's scheduled for 2016. (TW)

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| caption = Film poster
| director = [[Andrew Stanton]]
| producer = Lindsey Collins<ref name=VarietyONeilBurrellOlson />
| screenplay = Andrew Stanton
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* Andrew Stanton
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* [[Albert Brooks]]
* [[Diane Keaton]]
* [[Eugene Levy]]
* [[Ty Burrell]]
* [[Kaitlin Olson]]
* [[Ed O'Neill]]
* [[Willem Dafoe]]
* [[Vicki Lewis]]
* [[Idris Elba]]
* [[Dominic West]]
}}
| music = [[Thomas Newman]]<ref name=WhaleNewman>{{cite news|last=Barcomb|first=James|title=Thomas Newman to score Finding Dory|url=http://www.pixarne.ws/thomas-newman-to-score-finding-dory/|accessdate=June 6, 2014|newspaper=The Whale|date=June 6, 2014}}</ref>
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* [[Pixar Animation Studios]]
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'''''Finding Dory''''' is an upcoming American [[3D film|3D]] [[computer-animated films|computer-animated]] film produced by [[Pixar|Pixar Animation Studios]] and released by [[Walt Disney Pictures]]. It is a sequel to the 2003 Pixar film ''[[Finding Nemo]]''. [[Andrew Stanton]], who directed the original film, will return as writer and director,<ref name="HR1">{{cite news|last=Kit|first=Borys|title=Andrew Stanton to Direct Pixar's 'Finding Nemo' Sequel|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/andrew-stanton-pixar-finding-nemo-sequel-350267|accessdate=April 2, 2013|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=July 7, 2012}}</ref><ref name="WSJ1">{{cite news|last=Farley|first=Christopher John|title=Ellen DeGeneres to Star in ‘Nemo’ Sequel ‘Finding Dory’|url=http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2013/04/02/ellen-degeneres-to-star-in-nemo-sequel-finding-dory/|accessdate=April 2, 2013|newspaper=The Wall Street Journal|date=April 2, 2013}}</ref> alongside [[Angus MacLane]] as the co-director.<ref name="covered">{{cite news | url=http://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/angus-maclane-codirecting-finding-dory-andrew-stanton | title=Angus MacLane Co-Directing Finding Dory With Andrew Stanton | author=Isaac Feldberg | date=June 11, 2014 | publisher=We Got This Covered | accessdate=July 10, 2014}}</ref> The film is scheduled to be released on June 17, 2016.<ref>{{cite news|last=Keegan|first=Rebecca|title='The Good Dinosaur' moved to 2015, leaving Pixar with no 2014 film|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-pixar-good-dinosaur-pushed-to-2015-20130918,0,1607398.story|accessdate=September 18, 2013|newspaper=The Los Angeles Times|date=September 18, 2013}}</ref> It has also been confirmed that characters from the first film will appear in the sequel, including Dory, Nemo, Marlin and the "Tank Gang".<ref name = "Dory">{{cite web|last=Risley|first=Matt|title=Pixar confirm Finding Nemo sequel|url=http://www.totalfilm.com/news/pixar-confirm-finding-nemo-sequel-finding-dory|accessdate=April 2, 2013|publisher=Total Film|date=April 2, 2013}}</ref>

''Finding Dory'' will be focused on the [[Amnesia|amnesiac]] character Dory, and will explore the idea of her being reunited with her family.<ref name="Dory" /> The film will take place six months<ref name=DeadlineSpotlight /> after the events of ''[[Finding Nemo]]'' and will be set off the coast of [[California]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Zeitchik|first=Steven|title=Ellen DeGeneres' 'Nemo' sequel, 'Finding Dory,' set for 2015|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-finding-nemo-sequel-release-date-dory-ellen-degeneres-20130402,0,2156856.story|accessdate=April 2, 2013|newspaper=The Los Angeles Times|date=April 2, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Lussier|first=Germain|title=‘Finding Nemo’ Sequel Officially Called ‘Finding Dory,’ Releases November 25, 2015|url=http://www.slashfilm.com/finding-nemo-sequel-officially-called-finding-dory-releases-november-25-2015/#more-169278|publisher=/Film|accessdate=April 2, 2013}}</ref>

==Plot==
Taking place six months after the first film,<ref name=IGND232015SequelPlot /> Dory suddenly recalls her childhood memories.<ref name=DeadlineSpotlight /> Remembering something about "the jewel of [[Monterey, California]]",<ref name=IGND232015SequelPlot /> accompanied by Nemo and Marlin,<ref name=VarietyONeilBurrellOlson /> she sets out to find her family.<ref name=IGND232015SequelPlot /> She arrives at the Monterey Marine Life Institute, where she meets Bailey, a white beluga whale, Destiny, a whale shark,<ref name=SlashFilmEdONiel>{{cite news|last1=Sciretta|first1=Peter|title=Ed O’Neill Voices a New ‘Finding Dory’ Character (D23 Expo 2015)|url=http://www.slashfilm.com/finding-dory-d23/|accessdate=August 15, 2015|work=/Film|date=August 14, 2015}}</ref> and Hank the octopus, who becomes her guide.<ref name=DeadlineSpotlight>{{cite web|last1=Tartaglione|first1=Nancy|title=Disney/Pixar Spotlight On ‘Finding Dory’, ‘Good Dinosaur’ & More Charms Cannes|url=http://deadline.com/2015/05/pixar-presentation-good-dinosaur-finding-dory-zootopia-moana-cannes-1201430240/|publisher=Deadline|accessdate=May 20, 2015|date=May 20, 2015}}</ref>

==Cast==
* [[Ellen DeGeneres]] as Dory, a [[Paracanthurus|Pacific regal blue tang]]<ref name=THRcast/>
* [[Albert Brooks]] as Marlin, a [[Ocellaris clownfish|clownfish]], Nemo's father<ref name=THRcast/>
* Hayden Rolence as Nemo, a clownfish<ref name=IGND232015SequelPlot>{{cite web|last1=G. Macy|first1=Seth|title=D23 2015: New Details on Finding Nemo Sequel Plot Revealed|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/08/15/d23-2015-new-details-on-finding-nemo-sequel-plot-revealed|accessdate=August 15, 2015|date=August 14, 2015}}</ref>
* [[Diane Keaton]] as Jenny, Dory's mother<ref name=THRcast>{{cite news|last=Schillaci|first=Sophie|title=D23: Disney Sets Voice Casts for 'Finding Dory,' 'Inside Out' and 'Good Dinosaur'|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/d23-ty-burrell-diane-keaton-603503|accessdate=August 9, 2013|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=August 9, 2013}}</ref>
* [[Eugene Levy]] as Charlie, Dory's father<ref name=THRcast/>
* [[Ty Burrell]] as Bailey, a [[beluga whale]]<ref name=THRcast/>
* [[Kaitlin Olson]] as Destiny, Dory's adopted sister, a [[whale shark]]<ref>{{cite web|title=It's Always Sunny in Kaitlin Olson's World|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_Fpb0cXUuA|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=November 25, 2013|author=Made Man|date=November 25, 2013|time=17:05}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Topel|first=Fred|title=Exclusive Interview: Kaitlin Olson On It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia|url=http://voice.fan.tv/2013/09/03/exclusive-interview-kaitlin-olson-on-its-always-sunny-in-philadelphia/|accessdate=December 23, 2013|newspaper=Fan|date=September 3, 2013}}</ref><ref name=VarietyONeilBurrellOlson />
* [[Ed O'Neill]] as Hank, an ill-tempered [[octopus]]<ref name=DeadlineSpotlight /><ref name=VarietyONeilBurrellOlson>{{cite news|title=D23: ‘Finding Dory’ Cast Adds Ed O’Neill, Ty Burrell and Kaitlin Olson|url=http://variety.com/2015/film/news/d23-finding-dory-ed-oneill-ty-burrell-kaitlin-olson-1201570747/|accessdate=August 15, 2015|work=Variety|date=August 14, 2015}}</ref>
* [[Willem Dafoe]] as Gill, a [[moorish idol]] who was one of Nemo's fellow tank inhabitants in the first film<ref>{{cite web|title=Willem Dafoe confirms he’s back for Finding Dory|url=http://www.totalfilm.com/news/willem-dafoe-confirms-he-s-back-for-finding-dory|publisher=[[Total Film]]|accessdate=October 7, 2013}}</ref>
* [[Vicki Lewis]] as Deb (and her sister, "Flo", Deb's reflection), a [[Dascyllus melanurus|four-striped damselfish]] who was one of Nemo's fellow tank inhabitants in the first film<ref>{{cite news|last=Schaefer|first=Sandy|title=Willem Dafoe Back for ‘Finding Dory’; Says the Film Will Be Better Than ‘Finding Nemo’|url=http://screenrant.com/finding-dory-nemo-sequel-cast-willem-dafoe-gill/|accessdate=January 26, 2014|newspaper=Screen Rant|date=September 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Diane Keaton, Eugene Levy confirmed for Finding Dory|url=http://stcommunities.straitstimes.com/movies/2013/08/13/diane-keaton-eugene-levy-confirmed-finding-dory|accessdate=January 26, 2014|newspaper=The Straits Times Communities|date=August 13, 2013}}</ref>
* [[Idris Elba]]<ref name=SlashTheWire />
* [[Dominic West]]<ref name=SlashTheWire>{{cite web|last1=Han|first1=Angie|title=‘Finding Dory’ Reunites Two Favorites From ‘The Wire’|url=http://www.slashfilm.com/finding-dory-idris-elba-dominic-west/|publisher=/Film|accessdate=September 11, 2014|date=September 11, 2014}}</ref>

It was also announced that Nemo and the rest of the "Tank Gang" would return, as well as many of the other original characters from ''Nemo'', in addition to several new ones that have yet to be announced.<ref>{{cite web|last=Doty|first=Meriah|title=Move Over, Nemo: Disney Announces Ellen-Powered ‘Finding Dory’ Sequel|url=http://movies.yahoo.com/blogs/movie-talk/dory-keeps-swimming-finding-nemo-sequel-170302573.html|work=Movie Talk on Yahoo! Movies|publisher=Yahoo! Inc.|accessdate=April 27, 2013}}</ref> It is unknown if Jacques will reappear for the sequel because his voice actor, [[Joe Ranft]], died in a car accident on August 16, 2005 during production of ''[[Cars (film)|Cars]]''.

==Production==
[[File:Finding Dory.svg|thumb|The official film logo]]
In 2005, after disagreements between [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney's]] [[Michael Eisner]] and Pixar's [[Steve Jobs]] over the distribution of Pixar's films, Disney announced that they would be creating a new animation studio, [[Circle 7 Animation]], to make sequels to the seven Disney-owned Pixar films (which consisted of the films released between 1995 and 2006).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2005/08/08/655.aspx|title=The Skinny on Circle Seven|first=Jim|last=Hill|date=August 7, 2005|accessdate=March 27, 2012}}</ref> The studio had put ''[[Toy Story 3]]'' and ''[[Monsters University|Monsters, Inc. 2]]'' into development, and had also hired screenwriter Laurie Craig to write a draft for ''Finding Nemo 2''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://animatedviews.com/2012/bob-hilgenberg-and-rob-muir-on-the-rise-and-fall-of-disneys-circle-7-animation/|title=Bob Hilgenberg and Rob Muir on the Rise and Fall of Disney’s Circle 7 Animation|first=Josh|last=Armstrong|date=March 5, 2012|accessdate=March 27, 2012}}</ref> Circle 7 was subsequently shut down after [[Bob Iger|Robert Iger]] replaced Eisner as CEO of Disney and arranged the acquisition of Pixar.

In July 2012, it was reported that [[Andrew Stanton]] was developing a sequel to ''Finding Nemo'',<ref name="sequel">{{cite web|url=http://www.deadline.com/2012/07/john-carter-helmer-andrew-stanton-dives-back-into-animation-with-finding-nemo-sequel|title=‘John Carter’ Helmer Andrew Stanton Dives Back Into Animation With ‘Finding Nemo’ Sequel |publisher=Deadline.com |accessdate=July 18, 2012}}</ref> with Victoria Strouse writing the script and a schedule to be released in 2016.<ref name="FN2">{{cite news|last=Kit|first=Borys|title=Andrew Stanton to Direct Pixar's 'Finding Nemo' Sequel|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/andrew-stanton-pixar-finding-nemo-sequel-350267|accessdate=July 17, 2012|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=July 17, 2012}}</ref> However, the same day the news of a potential sequel broke, director Andrew Stanton posted a message on his personal Twitter calling into question the accuracy of these reports. The message said, "Didn't you all learn from [[Chicken Little]]? Everyone calm down. Don't believe everything you read. Nothing to see here now. #skyisnotfalling"<ref>{{cite web|last=Stanton|first=Andrew|title=@andrewstanton|url=https://twitter.com/andrewstanton/status/225380771039420416|publisher=Twitter|accessdate=August 23, 2012}}</ref> According to the report by ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' published in August 2012, [[Ellen DeGeneres]] was in negotiations to reprise her role of Dory.<ref>{{cite news|last=Rose|first=Lacey|title=Ellen DeGeneres in Talks to Return for 'Finding Nemo' Sequel (Exclusive)|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/ellen-degeneres-finding-nemo-sequal-pixar-364553|accessdate=August 22, 2012|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=August 21, 2012}}</ref> In September 2012, it was confirmed by Stanton saying: "What was immediately on the list was writing a second ''[[John Carter (film)|Carter]]'' movie. When that went away, everything slid up. I know I'll be accused by more sarcastic people that it's a reaction to ''Carter'' not doing well, but only in its timing, but not in its conceit."<ref>{{cite news|last=Keegan|first=Rebecca|title=Director Andrew Stanton looks back on 'John Carter's' rocky path|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-john-carter-director-20120908,0,4090564,full.story|accessdate=September 8, 2012|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|date=September 8, 2012}}</ref> In February 2013, it was confirmed by the press that [[Albert Brooks]] would reprise the role of Marlin in the sequel.<ref>{{cite news|last=Fleming Jr.|first=Mike|title=Albert Brooks Hooks Deal To Reprise In ‘Finding Nemo 2′|url=http://www.deadline.com/2013/02/albert-brooks-hooks-deal-to-reprise-in-finding-nemo-2/|accessdate=February 12, 2013|publisher=[[Deadline.com]]|date=February 12, 2013}}</ref>

In April 2013, Disney announced the sequel, ''Finding Dory'', for November 25, 2015, confirming that [[Ellen DeGeneres]] and [[Albert Brooks]] would be reprising their roles as Dory and Marlin, respectively.<ref name=THRDory2015 /> Following a long campaign for a sequel on ''[[The Ellen DeGeneres Show]]'', DeGeneres stated:

{{quote|I have waited for this day for a long, long, long, long, long, long time. I'm not mad it took this long. I know the people at Pixar were busy creating ''Toy Story 16''. But the time they took was worth it. The script is fantastic. And it has everything I loved about the first one: It's got a lot of heart, it's really funny, and the best part is—it's got a lot more Dory.<ref name=THRDory2015>{{cite news|last=Zakarin|first=Jordan|title=Pixar's 'Finding Nemo' Sequel Titled 'Finding Dory,' Set for 2015|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/finding-dory-pixars-finding-nemo-432329|accessdate=January 12, 2014|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=April 2, 2013}}</ref>}}

In a ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' interview, Stanton talked about the sequel's origin: "There was polite inquiry from Disney [about a ''Finding Nemo'' sequel]. I was always 'No sequels, no sequels.' But I had to get on board from a [[Vice president|VP]] standpoint. [Sequels] are part of the necessity of our staying afloat, but we don't want to have to go there for those reasons. We want to go there creatively, so we said [to Disney], 'Can you give us the timeline about when we release them? Because we'd like to release something we actually want to make, and we might not come up with it the year you want it.'"<ref>{{cite news|last=Keegan|first=Rebecca|title=With 'Despicable Me 2' and more, movies revisit the sequel debate|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-ca-despicable-me-2-sequels-20130707,0,6099932,full.story|accessdate=August 7, 2013|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|date=July 5, 2013}}</ref>

The film's ending was revised after Pixar executives viewed ''[[Blackfish (film)|Blackfish]]'', a 2013 documentary film which focuses on dangers of keeping [[Killer whale|orca whales]] in captivity. Initially, some of the characters would end up in a [[SeaWorld]]-like marine park, but the revision gave them an option to leave.<ref>{{cite news|last=Kaufman|first=Amy|title='Blackfish' gives Pixar second thoughts on 'Finding Dory' plot|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-blackfish-seaworld-finding-dory-pixar-20130808,0,7662071.story|accessdate=August 9, 2013|newspaper=The Los Angeles Times|date=August 9, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Barnes|first=Brooks|title=‘Finding Nemo’ Sequel Is Altered in Response to Orcas Documentary|url=http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/08/09/finding-nemo-sequel-is-altered-in-response-to-orcas-documentary/?_r=0|accessdate=August 10, 2013|newspaper=The New York Times|date=August 9, 2013}}</ref> On September 18, 2013, it was announced that the film would be pushed back to a June 17, 2016 release. Pixar's ''[[The Good Dinosaur]]'' was moved to the November 25, 2015 slot to allow more time for production of the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.slashfilm.com/pixar-skips-2014-as-the-good-dinosaur-shifts-to-2015-and-finding-dory-to-2016/ |title=Pixar Skips 2014 as ‘The Good Dinosaur’ Shifts to 2015 and ‘Finding Dory’ to 2016 | /Film |publisher=Slashfilm.com |date=September 18, 2013 |accessdate=October 24, 2013}}</ref>

In June 2014, it was revealed through Stanton's Twitter that the film will be co-directed by [[Angus MacLane]].<ref name="slashfilm1">{{cite news | url=http://www.slashfilm.com/pixar-finding-dory-co-director-inside-out-details | title=Pixar Updates: ‘Finding Dory’ Gets Co-Director, More ‘Inside Out’ Details Revealed | author=Angie Han | date=June 11, 2014 | publisher=[[/Film]] | accessdate=July 10, 2014}}</ref>

In August 2015, at the Disney's [[D23 Expo]], it was announced that Hayden Rolence would voice Nemo, replacing [[Alexander Gould]] from the first film, who is now an adult and whose voice has deepened.<ref name=IGND232015SequelPlot /><ref>{{cite web|title=Finding Nemo star loses his character's voice|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/21950542|work=BBC - News|publisher=BBC|accessdate=March 27, 2013}}</ref> In addition to Rolence, [[Ed O'Neill]] was revealed to be the voice of Hank the octopus.<ref name=IGND232015SequelPlot />

==Release==
''Finding Dory'' is scheduled to be released on June 17, 2016.<ref name="HR1"/><ref name="WSJ1"/>

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|2277860}}
* {{bcdb title|143826}}

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Findet Dorie

2015-08-16T14:02:42Z

AnemoneProjectors: Reverted good faith edits by Babyheadphonez (talk): Not a reliable source - and is unsourced in that article. (TW)

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| name = Finding Dory
| image = Finding Dory.jpg
| caption = Film poster
| director = [[Andrew Stanton]]
| producer = Lindsey Collins<ref name=VarietyONeilBurrellOlson />
| screenplay = Andrew Stanton
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* Andrew Stanton
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* [[Ellen DeGeneres]]
* [[Albert Brooks]]
* [[Diane Keaton]]
* [[Eugene Levy]]
* [[Ty Burrell]]
* [[Willem Dafoe]]
* [[Vicki Lewis]]
* [[Kaitlin Olson]]
* [[Idris Elba]]
* [[Dominic West]]
}}
| music = [[Thomas Newman]]<ref name=WhaleNewman>{{cite news|last=Barcomb|first=James|title=Thomas Newman to score Finding Dory|url=http://www.pixarne.ws/thomas-newman-to-score-finding-dory/|accessdate=June 6, 2014|newspaper=The Whale|date=June 6, 2014}}</ref>
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| released = {{Film date|2016|6|17}}
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'''''Finding Dory''''' is an upcoming American [[3D film|3D]] [[computer-animated films|computer-animated]] film produced by [[Pixar|Pixar Animation Studios]] and released by [[Walt Disney Pictures]]. It is a sequel to the 2003 Pixar film ''[[Finding Nemo]]''. [[Andrew Stanton]], who directed the original film, will return as writer and director,<ref name="HR1">{{cite news|last=Kit|first=Borys|title=Andrew Stanton to Direct Pixar's 'Finding Nemo' Sequel|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/andrew-stanton-pixar-finding-nemo-sequel-350267|accessdate=April 2, 2013|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=July 7, 2012}}</ref><ref name="WSJ1">{{cite news|last=Farley|first=Christopher John|title=Ellen DeGeneres to Star in ‘Nemo’ Sequel ‘Finding Dory’|url=http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2013/04/02/ellen-degeneres-to-star-in-nemo-sequel-finding-dory/|accessdate=April 2, 2013|newspaper=The Wall Street Journal|date=April 2, 2013}}</ref> alongside [[Angus MacLane]] as the co-director.<ref name="covered">{{cite news | url=http://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/angus-maclane-codirecting-finding-dory-andrew-stanton | title=Angus MacLane Co-Directing Finding Dory With Andrew Stanton | author=Isaac Feldberg | date=June 11, 2014 | publisher=We Got This Covered | accessdate=July 10, 2014}}</ref> The film is scheduled to be released on June 17, 2016.<ref>{{cite news|last=Keegan|first=Rebecca|title='The Good Dinosaur' moved to 2015, leaving Pixar with no 2014 film|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-pixar-good-dinosaur-pushed-to-2015-20130918,0,1607398.story|accessdate=September 18, 2013|newspaper=The Los Angeles Times|date=September 18, 2013}}</ref> It has also been confirmed that characters from the first film will appear in the sequel, including Dory, Nemo, Marlin and the "Tank Gang".<ref name = "Dory">{{cite web|last=Risley|first=Matt|title=Pixar confirm Finding Nemo sequel|url=http://www.totalfilm.com/news/pixar-confirm-finding-nemo-sequel-finding-dory|accessdate=April 2, 2013|publisher=Total Film|date=April 2, 2013}}</ref>

''Finding Dory'' will be focused on the [[Amnesia|amnesiac]] character Dory, and will explore the idea of her being reunited with her family.<ref name="Dory" /> The film will take place six months<ref name=DeadlineSpotlight /> after the events of ''[[Finding Nemo]]'' and will be set off the coast of [[California]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Zeitchik|first=Steven|title=Ellen DeGeneres' 'Nemo' sequel, 'Finding Dory,' set for 2015|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-finding-nemo-sequel-release-date-dory-ellen-degeneres-20130402,0,2156856.story|accessdate=April 2, 2013|newspaper=The Los Angeles Times|date=April 2, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Lussier|first=Germain|title=‘Finding Nemo’ Sequel Officially Called ‘Finding Dory,’ Releases November 25, 2015|url=http://www.slashfilm.com/finding-nemo-sequel-officially-called-finding-dory-releases-november-25-2015/#more-169278|publisher=/Film|accessdate=April 2, 2013}}</ref>

==Plot==
Taking place six months after the first film,<ref name=IGND232015SequelPlot /> Dory suddenly recalls her childhood memories.<ref name=DeadlineSpotlight /> Remembering something about "the jewel of [[Monterey, California]]",<ref name=IGND232015SequelPlot /> accompanied by Nemo and Marlin,<ref name=VarietyONeilBurrellOlson /> she sets out to find her family.<ref name=IGND232015SequelPlot /> She arrives at the Monterey Marine Life Institute, where she meets Bailey, a white beluga whale, Destiny, a whale shark,<ref name=SlashFilmEdONiel>{{cite news|last1=Sciretta|first1=Peter|title=Ed O’Neill Voices a New ‘Finding Dory’ Character (D23 Expo 2015)|url=http://www.slashfilm.com/finding-dory-d23/|accessdate=August 15, 2015|work=/Film|date=August 14, 2015}}</ref> and Hank the octopus, who becomes her guide.<ref name=DeadlineSpotlight>{{cite web|last1=Tartaglione|first1=Nancy|title=Disney/Pixar Spotlight On ‘Finding Dory’, ‘Good Dinosaur’ & More Charms Cannes|url=http://deadline.com/2015/05/pixar-presentation-good-dinosaur-finding-dory-zootopia-moana-cannes-1201430240/|publisher=Deadline|accessdate=May 20, 2015|date=May 20, 2015}}</ref>

==Cast==
* [[Ellen DeGeneres]] as Dory, a [[Paracanthurus|Pacific regal blue tang]]<ref name=THRcast/>
* [[Albert Brooks]] as Marlin, a [[Ocellaris clownfish|clownfish]], Nemo's father<ref name=THRcast/>
* Hayden Rolence as Nemo, a clownfish<ref name=IGND232015SequelPlot>{{cite web|last1=G. Macy|first1=Seth|title=D23 2015: New Details on Finding Nemo Sequel Plot Revealed|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/08/15/d23-2015-new-details-on-finding-nemo-sequel-plot-revealed|accessdate=August 15, 2015|date=August 14, 2015}}</ref>
* [[Diane Keaton]] as Jenny, Dory's mother<ref name=THRcast>{{cite news|last=Schillaci|first=Sophie|title=D23: Disney Sets Voice Casts for 'Finding Dory,' 'Inside Out' and 'Good Dinosaur'|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/d23-ty-burrell-diane-keaton-603503|accessdate=August 9, 2013|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=August 9, 2013}}</ref>
* [[Eugene Levy]] as Charlie, Dory's father<ref name=THRcast/>
* [[Ty Burrell]] as Bailey, a [[beluga whale]]<ref name=THRcast/>
* [[Willem Dafoe]] as Gill, a [[moorish idol]] who was one of Nemo's fellow tank inhabitants in the first film<ref>{{cite web|title=Willem Dafoe confirms he’s back for Finding Dory|url=http://www.totalfilm.com/news/willem-dafoe-confirms-he-s-back-for-finding-dory|publisher=[[Total Film]]|accessdate=October 7, 2013}}</ref>
* [[Vicki Lewis]] as Deb (and her sister, "Flo", Deb's reflection), a [[Dascyllus melanurus|four-striped damselfish]] who was one of Nemo's fellow tank inhabitants in the first film<ref>{{cite news|last=Schaefer|first=Sandy|title=Willem Dafoe Back for ‘Finding Dory’; Says the Film Will Be Better Than ‘Finding Nemo’|url=http://screenrant.com/finding-dory-nemo-sequel-cast-willem-dafoe-gill/|accessdate=January 26, 2014|newspaper=Screen Rant|date=September 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Diane Keaton, Eugene Levy confirmed for Finding Dory|url=http://stcommunities.straitstimes.com/movies/2013/08/13/diane-keaton-eugene-levy-confirmed-finding-dory|accessdate=January 26, 2014|newspaper=The Straits Times Communities|date=August 13, 2013}}</ref>
* [[Kaitlin Olson]] as Destiny, Dory's adopted sister, a [[whale shark]]<ref>{{cite web|title=It's Always Sunny in Kaitlin Olson's World|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_Fpb0cXUuA|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=November 25, 2013|author=Made Man|date=November 25, 2013|time=17:05}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Topel|first=Fred|title=Exclusive Interview: Kaitlin Olson On It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia|url=http://voice.fan.tv/2013/09/03/exclusive-interview-kaitlin-olson-on-its-always-sunny-in-philadelphia/|accessdate=December 23, 2013|newspaper=Fan|date=September 3, 2013}}</ref><ref name=VarietyONeilBurrellOlson />
* [[Dominic West]]<ref name=SlashTheWire>{{cite web|last1=Han|first1=Angie|title=‘Finding Dory’ Reunites Two Favorites From ‘The Wire’|url=http://www.slashfilm.com/finding-dory-idris-elba-dominic-west/|publisher=/Film|accessdate=September 11, 2014|date=September 11, 2014}}</ref>
* [[Idris Elba]]<ref name=SlashTheWire />
* [[Ed O'Neill]] as Hank, an ill-tempered [[octopus]]<ref name=DeadlineSpotlight /><ref name=VarietyONeilBurrellOlson>{{cite news|title=D23: ‘Finding Dory’ Cast Adds Ed O’Neill, Ty Burrell and Kaitlin Olson|url=http://variety.com/2015/film/news/d23-finding-dory-ed-oneill-ty-burrell-kaitlin-olson-1201570747/|accessdate=August 15, 2015|work=Variety|date=August 14, 2015}}</ref>

It was also announced that Nemo and the rest of the "Tank Gang" would return, as well as many of the other original characters from ''Nemo'', in addition to several new ones that have yet to be announced.<ref>{{cite web|last=Doty|first=Meriah|title=Move Over, Nemo: Disney Announces Ellen-Powered ‘Finding Dory’ Sequel|url=http://movies.yahoo.com/blogs/movie-talk/dory-keeps-swimming-finding-nemo-sequel-170302573.html|work=Movie Talk on Yahoo! Movies|publisher=Yahoo! Inc.|accessdate=April 27, 2013}}</ref> It is unknown if Jacques will reappear for the sequel because his voice actor, [[Joe Ranft]], died in a car accident on August 16, 2005 during production of ''[[Cars (film)|Cars]]''.

==Production==
[[File:Finding Dory.svg|thumb|The official film logo]]
In 2005, after disagreements between [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney's]] [[Michael Eisner]] and Pixar's [[Steve Jobs]] over the distribution of Pixar's films, Disney announced that they would be creating a new animation studio, [[Circle 7 Animation]], to make sequels to the seven Disney-owned Pixar films (which consisted of the films released between 1995 and 2006).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2005/08/08/655.aspx|title=The Skinny on Circle Seven|first=Jim|last=Hill|date=August 7, 2005|accessdate=March 27, 2012}}</ref> The studio had put ''[[Toy Story 3]]'' and ''[[Monsters University|Monsters, Inc. 2]]'' into development, and had also hired screenwriter Laurie Craig to write a draft for ''Finding Nemo 2''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://animatedviews.com/2012/bob-hilgenberg-and-rob-muir-on-the-rise-and-fall-of-disneys-circle-7-animation/|title=Bob Hilgenberg and Rob Muir on the Rise and Fall of Disney’s Circle 7 Animation|first=Josh|last=Armstrong|date=March 5, 2012|accessdate=March 27, 2012}}</ref> Circle 7 was subsequently shut down after [[Bob Iger|Robert Iger]] replaced Eisner as CEO of Disney and arranged the acquisition of Pixar.

In July 2012, it was reported that [[Andrew Stanton]] was developing a sequel to ''Finding Nemo'',<ref name="sequel">{{cite web|url=http://www.deadline.com/2012/07/john-carter-helmer-andrew-stanton-dives-back-into-animation-with-finding-nemo-sequel|title=‘John Carter’ Helmer Andrew Stanton Dives Back Into Animation With ‘Finding Nemo’ Sequel |publisher=Deadline.com |accessdate=July 18, 2012}}</ref> with Victoria Strouse writing the script and a schedule to be released in 2016.<ref name="FN2">{{cite news|last=Kit|first=Borys|title=Andrew Stanton to Direct Pixar's 'Finding Nemo' Sequel|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/andrew-stanton-pixar-finding-nemo-sequel-350267|accessdate=July 17, 2012|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=July 17, 2012}}</ref> However, the same day the news of a potential sequel broke, director Andrew Stanton posted a message on his personal Twitter calling into question the accuracy of these reports. The message said, "Didn't you all learn from [[Chicken Little]]? Everyone calm down. Don't believe everything you read. Nothing to see here now. #skyisnotfalling"<ref>{{cite web|last=Stanton|first=Andrew|title=@andrewstanton|url=https://twitter.com/andrewstanton/status/225380771039420416|publisher=Twitter|accessdate=August 23, 2012}}</ref> According to the report by ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' published in August 2012, [[Ellen DeGeneres]] was in negotiations to reprise her role of Dory.<ref>{{cite news|last=Rose|first=Lacey|title=Ellen DeGeneres in Talks to Return for 'Finding Nemo' Sequel (Exclusive)|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/ellen-degeneres-finding-nemo-sequal-pixar-364553|accessdate=August 22, 2012|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=August 21, 2012}}</ref> In September 2012, it was confirmed by Stanton saying: "What was immediately on the list was writing a second ''[[John Carter (film)|Carter]]'' movie. When that went away, everything slid up. I know I'll be accused by more sarcastic people that it's a reaction to ''Carter'' not doing well, but only in its timing, but not in its conceit."<ref>{{cite news|last=Keegan|first=Rebecca|title=Director Andrew Stanton looks back on 'John Carter's' rocky path|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-john-carter-director-20120908,0,4090564,full.story|accessdate=September 8, 2012|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|date=September 8, 2012}}</ref> In February 2013, it was confirmed by the press that [[Albert Brooks]] would reprise the role of Marlin in the sequel.<ref>{{cite news|last=Fleming Jr.|first=Mike|title=Albert Brooks Hooks Deal To Reprise In ‘Finding Nemo 2′|url=http://www.deadline.com/2013/02/albert-brooks-hooks-deal-to-reprise-in-finding-nemo-2/|accessdate=February 12, 2013|publisher=[[Deadline.com]]|date=February 12, 2013}}</ref>

In April 2013, Disney announced the sequel, ''Finding Dory'', for November 25, 2015, confirming that [[Ellen DeGeneres]] and [[Albert Brooks]] would be reprising their roles as Dory and Marlin, respectively.<ref name=THRDory2015 /> Following a long campaign for a sequel on ''[[The Ellen DeGeneres Show]]'', DeGeneres stated:

{{quote|I have waited for this day for a long, long, long, long, long, long time. I'm not mad it took this long. I know the people at Pixar were busy creating ''Toy Story 16''. But the time they took was worth it. The script is fantastic. And it has everything I loved about the first one: It's got a lot of heart, it's really funny, and the best part is—it's got a lot more Dory.<ref name=THRDory2015>{{cite news|last=Zakarin|first=Jordan|title=Pixar's 'Finding Nemo' Sequel Titled 'Finding Dory,' Set for 2015|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/finding-dory-pixars-finding-nemo-432329|accessdate=January 12, 2014|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=April 2, 2013}}</ref>}}

In a ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' interview, Stanton talked about the sequel's origin: "There was polite inquiry from Disney [about a ''Finding Nemo'' sequel]. I was always 'No sequels, no sequels.' But I had to get on board from a [[Vice president|VP]] standpoint. [Sequels] are part of the necessity of our staying afloat, but we don't want to have to go there for those reasons. We want to go there creatively, so we said [to Disney], 'Can you give us the timeline about when we release them? Because we'd like to release something we actually want to make, and we might not come up with it the year you want it.'"<ref>{{cite news|last=Keegan|first=Rebecca|title=With 'Despicable Me 2' and more, movies revisit the sequel debate|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-ca-despicable-me-2-sequels-20130707,0,6099932,full.story|accessdate=August 7, 2013|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|date=July 5, 2013}}</ref>

The film's ending was revised after Pixar executives viewed ''[[Blackfish (film)|Blackfish]]'', a 2013 documentary film which focuses on dangers of keeping [[Killer whale|orca whales]] in captivity. Initially, some of the characters would end up in a [[SeaWorld]]-like marine park, but the revision gave them an option to leave.<ref>{{cite news|last=Kaufman|first=Amy|title='Blackfish' gives Pixar second thoughts on 'Finding Dory' plot|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-blackfish-seaworld-finding-dory-pixar-20130808,0,7662071.story|accessdate=August 9, 2013|newspaper=The Los Angeles Times|date=August 9, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Barnes|first=Brooks|title=‘Finding Nemo’ Sequel Is Altered in Response to Orcas Documentary|url=http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/08/09/finding-nemo-sequel-is-altered-in-response-to-orcas-documentary/?_r=0|accessdate=August 10, 2013|newspaper=The New York Times|date=August 9, 2013}}</ref> On September 18, 2013, it was announced that the film would be pushed back to a June 17, 2016 release. Pixar's ''[[The Good Dinosaur]]'' was moved to the November 25, 2015 slot to allow more time for production of the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.slashfilm.com/pixar-skips-2014-as-the-good-dinosaur-shifts-to-2015-and-finding-dory-to-2016/ |title=Pixar Skips 2014 as ‘The Good Dinosaur’ Shifts to 2015 and ‘Finding Dory’ to 2016 | /Film |publisher=Slashfilm.com |date=September 18, 2013 |accessdate=October 24, 2013}}</ref>

In June 2014, it was revealed through Stanton's Twitter that the film will be co-directed by [[Angus MacLane]].<ref name="slashfilm1">{{cite news | url=http://www.slashfilm.com/pixar-finding-dory-co-director-inside-out-details | title=Pixar Updates: ‘Finding Dory’ Gets Co-Director, More ‘Inside Out’ Details Revealed | author=Angie Han | date=June 11, 2014 | publisher=[[/Film]] | accessdate=July 10, 2014}}</ref>

In August 2015, at the Disney's [[D23 Expo]], it was announced that Hayden Rolence would voice Nemo, replacing [[Alexander Gould]] from the first film, who is now an adult and whose voice has deepened.<ref name=IGND232015SequelPlot /><ref>{{cite web|title=Finding Nemo star loses his character's voice|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/21950542|work=BBC - News|publisher=BBC|accessdate=March 27, 2013}}</ref> In addition to Rolence, [[Ed O'Neill]] was revealed to be the voice of Hank the octopus.<ref name=IGND232015SequelPlot />

==Release==
''Finding Dory'' is scheduled to be released on June 17, 2016.<ref name="HR1"/><ref name="WSJ1"/>

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|2277860}}
* {{bcdb title|143826}}

{{Finding Nemo}}
{{Andrew Stanton}}
{{Pixar}}
{{Portal bar|Disney|Animation|Film in the United States|2010s}}

[[Category:2016 films]]
[[Category:2016 3D films]]
[[Category:2016 computer-animated films]]
[[Category:American animated films]]
[[Category:American films]]
[[Category:Films about fish]]
[[Category:Films directed by Andrew Stanton]]
[[Category:Film scores by Thomas Newman]]
[[Category:Films featuring anthropomorphic characters]]
[[Category:Finding Nemo]]
[[Category:Films set in the Pacific Ocean]]
[[Category:Films set in California]]
[[Category:Pixar animated films]]
[[Category:Sequel films]]
[[Category:Walt Disney Pictures films]]
[[Category:2010s American animated films]]
[[Category:IMAX films]]

Waytemore Castle

2015-08-06T14:04:12Z

AnemoneProjectors: added Category:Scheduled Ancient Monuments in Hertfordshire using HotCat

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'''Waytemore Castle''' was a castle in the town of [[Bishop's Stortford]] in [[Hertfordshire]], [[United Kingdom]]. ({{gbmapping|TL4900421473}}). The remains are a Grade I listed structure. <ref> {{NHLE|num=1101603|desc= REMAINS OF WAYTEMORE CASTLE|accessdate=22 October 2013}} </ref>

This began as a [[motte and bailey]] castle in the time of [[William I of England|William the Conqueror]]. A rectangular great tower was added on the motte in the 12th century. It was improved in the 13th century during the reign of [[John of England|King John]] and a licence to [[crenellation|crenellate]] was granted in the mid 14th century. It was slighted after the [[English Civil War|Civil War]]. In the 17th century it was used as a [[prison]].

Only earthworks, the large motte and foundations of a square tower can now be seen.

==History==

There are a number of mysteries surrounding the origin of Waytemore Castle, as well as the mound on which it stood, and in truth its actual beginnings may never be determined. Some historians believe the mound began as a [[Celts|Celtic]] [[Tumulus|barrow]], or grave mound, while others think it was a Saxon ‘buhr’ i.e. a moated and stockaded fortress adapted early in the 10th century by [[Edward the Elder]] as a defence against the invading [[Danes]].
It has always been thought that Waytemore Castle got its name from the very nature of its situation; the word ‘Wayte’ thought to be [[Anglo Saxon|Saxon]], meaning a place of ambush, and ‘more’ meaning a ‘fen or marsh’. However, there is now a suggestion that this translation meaning ‘place of ambush in a marsh’ is incorrect. Historian Jacqueline Cooper thinks it more likely that ‘waite’ is a corruption of ‘thwaite’, taken from an [[Old Norse]] word which has no English equivalent, and actually means ‘forest clearing’. The word ‘marr’ is another Old Norse word, meaning ‘boggy place’. If so, then this suggests that the later built Norman castle was built on an earlier site that was cleared out of damp woodland.

==Motte and Bailey==

Norman built, or Saxon, the transition of Stortford’s wooden fortress to masonry castle would probably have taken place soon after 1086, although it’s thought the keep wasn't constructed before 1135. The earth mound (pre-Norman or not) became the foundation for their familiar motte (mound) and bailey (courtyard) castle and its siting in the valley, as opposed to the usual high ground, was a deliberate move to command the important river crossing.

The {{convert|42|ft|m}} high mound was surrounded by a moat and its top protected by a curtain wall of [[flint]] and rubble some {{convert|9|ft|m}} thick. The later built keep, probably some {{convert|60|-|70|ft|m}} high, stood within this wall and to add to its prominence, and remind Saxon inhabitants of the town and surrounding areas of Norman power and conquest, its exterior walls were probably painted white with a mixture of lime and chalk. The discovery of foundations consisting of flint and rubble suggest it was rectangular in shape, but while three of its sides were straight, the northern end was [[convex curve|convex]] and bonded irregularly, in parts, with Roman bricks and medieval tiles.

==Ruins==
The remnants of wall that remain at the mound’s summit are those of the castle keep rebuilt by King John in 1214. The original well in the south-west corner is covered by a large steel plate.

The mound has never been properly excavated, although an investigation in 1850 did reveal parts of the existing wall and a few human bones. A local historian of the time, J.L. Glasscock, made further minor attempts at excavation in 1900 but found only a few Roman coins of the Lower Empire. The most informative find was the accidental discovery in the late 1990s, within the grounds, of a large number of human bones which, experts say, strongly suggests there may have been some kind of medieval hospital attached to the castle.

==References==
{{reflist}}
*Fry, Plantagenet Somerset, ''The David & Charles Book of Castles'', David & Charles, 1980. ISBN 0-7153-7976-3
*[http://www.stortfordhistory.co.uk/guide8/waytemore-castle/ Stortford History]

==External links==
*[http://www.ecastles.co.uk/stortford.html ECastles: Bishop's Stortford Castle]
*[http://www.stortfordhistory.co.uk/guide8/waytemore-castle/ Bishop's Stortford History: Waytemore Castle]

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| producer = Lindsey Collins
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| story = Victoria Strouse Andrew Stanton
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* [[Ellen DeGeneres]]
* [[Albert Brooks]]
* [[Diane Keaton]]
* [[Eugene Levy]]
* [[Ty Burrell]]
* [[Willem Dafoe]]
* [[Vicki Lewis]]
* [[Kaitlin Olson]]
* [[Idris Elba]]
* [[Dominic West]]
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| music = [[Thomas Newman]]<ref name=WhaleNewman>{{cite news|last=Barcomb|first=James|title=Thomas Newman to score Finding Dory|url=http://www.pixarne.ws/thomas-newman-to-score-finding-dory/|accessdate=June 6, 2014|newspaper=The Whale|date=June 6, 2014}}</ref>
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'''''Finding Dory''''' is an upcoming American [[3D film|3D]] [[computer-animated films|computer-animated]] film produced by [[Pixar|Pixar Animation Studios]] and released by [[Walt Disney Pictures]]. It is a sequel to the 2003 Pixar film ''[[Finding Nemo]]''. [[Andrew Stanton]], who directed the original film, will return as writer and director,<ref name="HR1">{{cite news|last=Kit|first=Borys|title=Andrew Stanton to Direct Pixar's 'Finding Nemo' Sequel|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/andrew-stanton-pixar-finding-nemo-sequel-350267|accessdate=April 2, 2013|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=July 7, 2012}}</ref><ref name="WSJ1">{{cite news|last=Farley|first=Christopher John|title=Ellen DeGeneres to Star in ‘Nemo’ Sequel ‘Finding Dory’|url=http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2013/04/02/ellen-degeneres-to-star-in-nemo-sequel-finding-dory/|accessdate=April 2, 2013|newspaper=The Wall Street Journal|date=April 2, 2013}}</ref> alongside [[Angus MacLane]] as the co-director.<ref name="covered">{{cite news | url=http://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/angus-maclane-codirecting-finding-dory-andrew-stanton | title=Angus MacLane Co-Directing Finding Dory With Andrew Stanton | author=Isaac Feldberg | date=June 11, 2014 | publisher=We Got This Covered | accessdate=July 10, 2014}}</ref> The film is scheduled to be released on June 17, 2016.<ref>{{cite news|last=Keegan|first=Rebecca|title='The Good Dinosaur' moved to 2015, leaving Pixar with no 2014 film|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-pixar-good-dinosaur-pushed-to-2015-20130918,0,1607398.story|accessdate=September 18, 2013|newspaper=The Los Angeles Times|date=September 18, 2013}}</ref> It has also been confirmed that characters from the first film will appear in the sequel, including Dory, Nemo, Marlin and the "Tank Gang".<ref name = "Dory">{{cite web|last=Risley|first=Matt|title=Pixar confirm Finding Nemo sequel|url=http://www.totalfilm.com/news/pixar-confirm-finding-nemo-sequel-finding-dory|accessdate=April 2, 2013|publisher=Total Film|date=April 2, 2013}}</ref>

''Finding Dory'' will be focused on the [[Amnesia|amnesiac]] character Dory, and will explore the idea of her being reunited with her family.<ref name="Dory" /> The film will take place six months<ref name=DeadlineSpotlight /> after the events of ''[[Finding Nemo]]'' and will be set off the coast of [[California]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Zeitchik|first=Steven|title=Ellen DeGeneres' 'Nemo' sequel, 'Finding Dory,' set for 2015|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-finding-nemo-sequel-release-date-dory-ellen-degeneres-20130402,0,2156856.story|accessdate=April 2, 2013|newspaper=The Los Angeles Times|date=April 2, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Lussier|first=Germain|title=‘Finding Nemo’ Sequel Officially Called ‘Finding Dory,’ Releases November 25, 2015|url=http://www.slashfilm.com/finding-nemo-sequel-officially-called-finding-dory-releases-november-25-2015/#more-169278|publisher=/Film|accessdate=April 2, 2013}}</ref>

==Plot==
One day, while at school on the Coral Reef with Nemo, Dory suddenly recalls her childhood memories.<ref name=DeadlineSpotlight /> She sets out and arrives at an institute for undersea animals, where she befriends Hank the Octopus, who becomes her guide.<ref name=DeadlineSpotlight>{{cite web|last1=Tartaglione|first1=Nancy|title=Disney/Pixar Spotlight On ‘Finding Dory’, ‘Good Dinosaur’ & More Charms Cannes|url=http://deadline.com/2015/05/pixar-presentation-good-dinosaur-finding-dory-zootopia-moana-cannes-1201430240/|publisher=Deadline|accessdate=May 20, 2015|date=May 20, 2015}}</ref>

==Cast==
* [[Ellen DeGeneres]] as Dory, a [[Paracanthurus|Pacific regal blue tang]]<ref name=THRcast/>
* [[Albert Brooks]] as Marlin, a [[Ocellaris clownfish|clownfish]], Nemo's father<ref name=THRcast/>
* [[Diane Keaton]] as Jenny, Dory's mother<ref name=THRcast>{{cite news|last=Schillaci|first=Sophie|title=D23: Disney Sets Voice Casts for 'Finding Dory,' 'Inside Out' and 'Good Dinosaur'|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/d23-ty-burrell-diane-keaton-603503|accessdate=August 9, 2013|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=August 9, 2013}}</ref>
* [[Eugene Levy]] as Charlie, Dory's father<ref name=THRcast/>
* [[Ty Burrell]] as Bailey, a [[beluga whale]]<ref name=THRcast/>
* [[Willem Dafoe]] as Gill, a [[moorish idol]] who was one of Nemo's fellow tank inhabitants in the first film<ref>{{cite web|title=Willem Dafoe confirms he’s back for Finding Dory|url=http://www.totalfilm.com/news/willem-dafoe-confirms-he-s-back-for-finding-dory|publisher=[[Total Film]]|accessdate=October 7, 2013}}</ref>
* [[Vicki Lewis]] as Deb (and her sister, "Flo", Deb's reflection), a [[Dascyllus melanurus|four-striped damselfish]] who was one of Nemo's fellow tank inhabitants in the first film<ref>{{cite news|last=Schaefer|first=Sandy|title=Willem Dafoe Back for ‘Finding Dory’; Says the Film Will Be Better Than ‘Finding Nemo’|url=http://screenrant.com/finding-dory-nemo-sequel-cast-willem-dafoe-gill/|accessdate=January 26, 2014|newspaper=Screen Rant|date=September 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Diane Keaton, Eugene Levy confirmed for Finding Dory|url=http://stcommunities.straitstimes.com/movies/2013/08/13/diane-keaton-eugene-levy-confirmed-finding-dory|accessdate=January 26, 2014|newspaper=The Straits Times Communities|date=August 13, 2013}}</ref>
* [[Kaitlin Olson]] as Dory's adopted sister, a [[killer whale]]<ref>{{cite web|title=It's Always Sunny in Kaitlin Olson's World|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_Fpb0cXUuA|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=November 25, 2013|author=Made Man|date=November 25, 2013|time=17:05}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Topel|first=Fred|title=Exclusive Interview: Kaitlin Olson On It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia|url=http://voice.fan.tv/2013/09/03/exclusive-interview-kaitlin-olson-on-its-always-sunny-in-philadelphia/|accessdate=December 23, 2013|newspaper=Fan|date=September 3, 2013}}</ref>
* [[Dominic West]]<ref name=SlashTheWire>{{cite web|last1=Han|first1=Angie|title=‘Finding Dory’ Reunites Two Favorites From ‘The Wire’|url=http://www.slashfilm.com/finding-dory-idris-elba-dominic-west/|publisher=/Film|accessdate=September 11, 2014|date=September 11, 2014}}</ref>
* [[Idris Elba]]<ref name=SlashTheWire />
* TBA as Hank, a friendly [[octopus]]<ref name=DeadlineSpotlight />

It was also announced that Nemo and the rest of the "Tank Gang" would return, as well as many of the other original characters from ''Nemo'', in addition to several new ones that have yet to be announced.<ref>{{cite web|last=Doty|first=Meriah|title=Move Over, Nemo: Disney Announces Ellen-Powered ‘Finding Dory’ Sequel|url=http://movies.yahoo.com/blogs/movie-talk/dory-keeps-swimming-finding-nemo-sequel-170302573.html|work=Movie Talk on Yahoo! Movies|publisher=Yahoo! Inc.|accessdate=April 27, 2013}}</ref> It is unknown if Jacques will reappear for the sequel because his voice actor, [[Joe Ranft]], died in a car accident on August 16, 2005 during production of ''[[Cars (film)|Cars]]''. It is also unknown if Nemo's voice actor [[Alexander Gould]], who was nine years old at the time the first film was made, will be voicing the character again, as his voice has deepened with age.<ref>{{cite web|title=Finding Nemo star loses his character's voice|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/21950542|work=BBC - News|publisher=BBC|accessdate=March 27, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Wyatt|first=Daisy|title='Finding Nemo' sequel 'Finding Dory' to star Ellen DeGeneres for 2015 release |url=http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/finding-nemo-sequel-finding-dory-to-star-ellen-degeneres-for-2015-release-8557914.html|work=|publisher=The Independent|accessdate=April 3, 2013|location=London|date=April 3, 2013}}</ref>

==Production==
[[File:Finding Dory.svg|thumb|The official film logo]]
In 2005, after disagreements between [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney's]] [[Michael Eisner]] and Pixar's [[Steve Jobs]] over the distribution of Pixar's films, Disney announced that they would be creating a new animation studio, [[Circle 7 Animation]], to make sequels to the seven Disney-owned Pixar films (which consisted of the films released between 1995 and 2006).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2005/08/08/655.aspx|title=The Skinny on Circle Seven|first=Jim|last=Hill|date=August 7, 2005|accessdate=March 27, 2012}}</ref> The studio had put ''[[Toy Story 3]]'' and ''[[Monsters University|Monsters, Inc. 2]]'' into development, and had also hired screenwriter Laurie Craig to write a draft for ''Finding Nemo 2''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://animatedviews.com/2012/bob-hilgenberg-and-rob-muir-on-the-rise-and-fall-of-disneys-circle-7-animation/|title=Bob Hilgenberg and Rob Muir on the Rise and Fall of Disney’s Circle 7 Animation|first=Josh|last=Armstrong|date=March 5, 2012|accessdate=March 27, 2012}}</ref> Circle 7 was subsequently shut down after [[Bob Iger|Robert Iger]] replaced Eisner as CEO of Disney and arranged the acquisition of Pixar.

In July 2012, it was reported that [[Andrew Stanton]] was developing a sequel to ''Finding Nemo'',<ref name="sequel">{{cite web|url=http://www.deadline.com/2012/07/john-carter-helmer-andrew-stanton-dives-back-into-animation-with-finding-nemo-sequel|title=‘John Carter’ Helmer Andrew Stanton Dives Back Into Animation With ‘Finding Nemo’ Sequel |publisher=Deadline.com |accessdate=July 18, 2012}}</ref> with Victoria Strouse writing the script and a schedule to be released in 2016.<ref name="FN2">{{cite news|last=Kit|first=Borys|title=Andrew Stanton to Direct Pixar's 'Finding Nemo' Sequel|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/andrew-stanton-pixar-finding-nemo-sequel-350267|accessdate=July 17, 2012|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=July 17, 2012}}</ref> However, the same day the news of a potential sequel broke, director Andrew Stanton posted a message on his personal Twitter calling into question the accuracy of these reports. The message said, "Didn't you all learn from [[Chicken Little]]? Everyone calm down. Don't believe everything you read. Nothing to see here now. #skyisnotfalling"<ref>{{cite web|last=Stanton|first=Andrew|title=@andrewstanton|url=https://twitter.com/andrewstanton/status/225380771039420416|publisher=Twitter|accessdate=August 23, 2012}}</ref> According to the report by ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' published in August 2012, [[Ellen DeGeneres]] was in negotiations to reprise her role of Dory.<ref>{{cite news|last=Rose|first=Lacey|title=Ellen DeGeneres in Talks to Return for 'Finding Nemo' Sequel (Exclusive)|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/ellen-degeneres-finding-nemo-sequal-pixar-364553|accessdate=August 22, 2012|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=August 21, 2012}}</ref> In September 2012, it was confirmed by Stanton saying: "What was immediately on the list was writing a second ''[[John Carter (film)|Carter]]'' movie. When that went away, everything slid up. I know I'll be accused by more sarcastic people that it's a reaction to ''Carter'' not doing well, but only in its timing, but not in its conceit."<ref>{{cite news|last=Keegan|first=Rebecca|title=Director Andrew Stanton looks back on 'John Carter's' rocky path|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-john-carter-director-20120908,0,4090564,full.story|accessdate=September 8, 2012|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|date=September 8, 2012}}</ref> In February 2013, it was confirmed by the press that [[Albert Brooks]] would reprise the role of Marlin in the sequel.<ref>{{cite news|last=Fleming Jr.|first=Mike|title=Albert Brooks Hooks Deal To Reprise In ‘Finding Nemo 2′|url=http://www.deadline.com/2013/02/albert-brooks-hooks-deal-to-reprise-in-finding-nemo-2/|accessdate=February 12, 2013|publisher=[[Deadline.com]]|date=February 12, 2013}}</ref>

In April 2013, Disney announced the sequel, ''Finding Dory'', for November 25, 2015, confirming that [[Ellen DeGeneres]] and [[Albert Brooks]] would be reprising their roles as Dory and Marlin, respectively.<ref name=THRDory2015 /> Following a long campaign for a sequel on ''[[The Ellen DeGeneres Show]]'', DeGeneres stated:

{{quote|I have waited for this day for a long, long, long, long, long, long time. I'm not mad it took this long. I know the people at Pixar were busy creating ''Toy Story 16''. But the time they took was worth it. The script is fantastic. And it has everything I loved about the first one: It's got a lot of heart, it's really funny, and the best part is—it's got a lot more Dory.<ref name=THRDory2015>{{cite news|last=Zakarin|first=Jordan|title=Pixar's 'Finding Nemo' Sequel Titled 'Finding Dory,' Set for 2015|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/finding-dory-pixars-finding-nemo-432329|accessdate=January 12, 2014|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=April 2, 2013}}</ref>}}

In a ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' interview, Stanton talked about the sequel's origin: "There was polite inquiry from Disney [about a ''Finding Nemo'' sequel]. I was always 'No sequels, no sequels.' But I had to get on board from a [[Vice president|VP]] standpoint. (Sequels) are part of the necessity of our staying afloat, but we don't want to have to go there for those reasons. We want to go there creatively, so we said (to Disney), 'Can you give us the timeline about when we release them? Because we'd like to release something we actually want to make, and we might not come up with it the year you want it.'"<ref>{{cite news|last=Keegan|first=Rebecca|title=With 'Despicable Me 2' and more, movies revisit the sequel debate|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-ca-despicable-me-2-sequels-20130707,0,6099932,full.story|accessdate=August 7, 2013|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|date=July 5, 2013}}</ref>

The film's ending was revised after Pixar executives viewed ''[[Blackfish (film)|Blackfish]]'', a 2013 documentary film which focuses on dangers of keeping [[Killer whale|orca whales]] in captivity. Initially, some of the characters would end up in a [[SeaWorld]]-like marine park, but the revision gave them an option to leave.<ref>{{cite news|last=Kaufman|first=Amy|title='Blackfish' gives Pixar second thoughts on 'Finding Dory' plot|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-blackfish-seaworld-finding-dory-pixar-20130808,0,7662071.story|accessdate=August 9, 2013|newspaper=The Los Angeles Times|date=August 9, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Barnes|first=Brooks|title=‘Finding Nemo’ Sequel Is Altered in Response to Orcas Documentary|url=http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/08/09/finding-nemo-sequel-is-altered-in-response-to-orcas-documentary/?_r=0|accessdate=August 10, 2013|newspaper=The New York Times|date=August 9, 2013}}</ref> On September 18, 2013, it was announced that the film would be pushed back to a June 17, 2016 release. Pixar's ''[[The Good Dinosaur]]'' was moved to the November 25, 2015 slot to allow more time for production of the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.slashfilm.com/pixar-skips-2014-as-the-good-dinosaur-shifts-to-2015-and-finding-dory-to-2016/ |title=Pixar Skips 2014 as ‘The Good Dinosaur’ Shifts to 2015 and ‘Finding Dory’ to 2016 | /Film |publisher=Slashfilm.com |date=September 18, 2013 |accessdate=October 24, 2013}}</ref>

In June 2014, it was revealed through Stanton's Twitter that the film will be co-directed by [[Angus MacLane]].<ref name="slashfilm1">{{cite news | url=http://www.slashfilm.com/pixar-finding-dory-co-director-inside-out-details | title=Pixar Updates: ‘Finding Dory’ Gets Co-Director, More ‘Inside Out’ Details Revealed | author=Angie Han | date=June 11, 2014 | publisher=[[/Film]] | accessdate=July 10, 2014}}</ref>

==Release==
''Finding Dory'' is scheduled to be released on June 17, 2016.<ref name="HR1"/><ref name="WSJ1"/>

==See also==
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==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
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'''''Finding Dory''''' is an upcoming [[computer animation|computer-animated]] film produced by [[Pixar|Pixar Animation Studios]] and released by [[Walt Disney Pictures]]. It is a sequel to the 2003 Pixar film ''[[Finding Nemo]]''. [[Andrew Stanton]], who directed the original film, will return as director,<ref name="HR1">{{cite news|last=Kit|first=Borys|title=Andrew Stanton to Direct Pixar's 'Finding Nemo' Sequel|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/andrew-stanton-pixar-finding-nemo-sequel-350267|accessdate=2 April 2013|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=7 July 2012}}</ref><ref name="WSJ1">{{cite news|last=Farley|first=Christopher John|title=Ellen DeGeneres to Star in ‘Nemo’ Sequel ‘Finding Dory’|url=http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2013/04/02/ellen-degeneres-to-star-in-nemo-sequel-finding-dory/|accessdate=2 April 2013|newspaper=The Wall Street Journal|date=2 April 2013}}</ref> alongside [[Angus MacLane]] as his co-director.<ref name="slashfilm1">{{cite news | url=http://www.slashfilm.com/pixar-finding-dory-co-director-inside-out-details | title=Pixar Updates: ‘Finding Dory’ Gets Co-Director, More ‘Inside Out’ Details Revealed | author=Angie Han | date=2014-06-11 | publisher=[[/Film]] | accessdate=July 10, 2014}}</ref><ref name="covered">{{cite news | url=http://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/angus-maclane-codirecting-finding-dory-andrew-stanton | title=Angus MacLane Co-Directing Finding Dory With Andrew Stanton | author=Isaac Feldberg | date=2014-06-11 | publisher=We Got This Covered | accessdate=July 10, 2014}}</ref> The film is scheduled to be released on June 17, 2016.<ref>{{cite news|last=Keegan|first=Rebecca|title='The Good Dinosaur' moved to 2015, leaving Pixar with no 2014 film|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-pixar-good-dinosaur-pushed-to-2015-20130918,0,1607398.story|accessdate=18 September 2013|newspaper=The Los Angeles Times|date=18 September 2013}}</ref> It has also been confirmed that characters from the first film will appear in the sequel, including Dory, Nemo, Marlin and the "Tank Gang".<ref name = "Dory">{{cite web|last=Risley|first=Matt|title=Pixar confirm Finding Nemo sequel|url=http://www.totalfilm.com/news/pixar-confirm-finding-nemo-sequel-finding-dory|accessdate=2 April 2013|publisher=Total Film|date=2 April 2013}}</ref>

==Plot==
''Finding Dory'' will be focused on the amnesiac character Dory, and will explore the idea of her being reunited with her family.<ref name="Dory" /> The film will take place one year after the events of ''Finding Nemo'' and will be set off the coast of California.<ref>{{cite news|last=Zeitchik|first=Steven|title=Ellen DeGeneres' 'Nemo' sequel, 'Finding Dory,' set for 2015|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-finding-nemo-sequel-release-date-dory-ellen-degeneres-20130402,0,2156856.story|accessdate=2 April 2013|newspaper=The Los Angeles Times|date=2 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Lussier|first=Germain|title=‘Finding Nemo’ Sequel Officially Called ‘Finding Dory,’ Releases November 25, 2015|url=http://www.slashfilm.com/finding-nemo-sequel-officially-called-finding-dory-releases-november-25-2015/#more-169278|publisher=/Film|accessdate=2 April 2013}}</ref>

==Cast==
* [[Ellen DeGeneres]] as Dory, a [[Paracanthurus hepatus|Pacific regal blue tang]]<ref name=THRcast/>
* [[Albert Brooks]] as Marlin, a [[Ocellaris clownfish|clownfish]], Nemo's father<ref name=THRcast/>
* [[Diane Keaton]] as Jenny, Dory's mother<ref name=THRcast>{{cite news|last=Schillaci|first=Sophie|title=D23: Disney Sets Voice Casts for 'Finding Dory,' 'Inside Out' and 'Good Dinosaur'|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/d23-ty-burrell-diane-keaton-603503|accessdate=August 9, 2013|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=August 9, 2013}}</ref>
* [[Eugene Levy]] as Charlie, Dory's father<ref name=THRcast/>
* [[Ty Burrell]] as Bailey, a [[beluga whale]]<ref name=THRcast/>
* [[Willem Dafoe]] as Gill, a [[moorish idol]] who was one of Nemo's fellow tank inhabitants in the first film<ref>{{cite web|title=Willem Dafoe confirms he’s back for Finding Dory|url=http://www.totalfilm.com/news/willem-dafoe-confirms-he-s-back-for-finding-dory|publisher=[[Total Film]]|accessdate=October 7, 2013}}</ref>
* [[Vicki Lewis]] as Deb (and her sister,"Flo", Deb's reflection), a [[Dascyllus melanurus|four-striped damselfish]] who was one of Nemo's fellow tank inhabitants in the first film<ref>{{cite news|last=Schaefer|first=Sandy|title=Willem Dafoe Back for ‘Finding Dory’; Says the Film Will Be Better Than ‘Finding Nemo’|url=http://screenrant.com/finding-dory-nemo-sequel-cast-willem-dafoe-gill/|accessdate=January 26, 2014|newspaper=Screen Rant|date=September 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Diane Keaton, Eugene Levy confirmed for Finding Dory|url=http://stcommunities.straitstimes.com/movies/2013/08/13/diane-keaton-eugene-levy-confirmed-finding-dory|accessdate=January 26, 2014|newspaper=The Straits Times Communities|date=August 13, 2013}}</ref>
* [[Kaitlin Olson]] as Dory's adopted sister, a [[killer whale]]<ref>{{cite web|title=It's Always Sunny in Kaitlin Olson's World|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_Fpb0cXUuA|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=November 25, 2013|author=Made Man|date=November 25, 2013|time=17:05}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Topel|first=Fred|title=Exclusive Interview: Kaitlin Olson On It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia|url=http://voice.fan.tv/2013/09/03/exclusive-interview-kaitlin-olson-on-its-always-sunny-in-philadelphia/|accessdate=December 23, 2013|newspaper=Fan|date=September 3, 2013}}</ref>
* [[Dominic West]]<ref name=SlashTheWire>{{cite web|last1=Han|first1=Angie|title=‘Finding Dory’ Reunites Two Favorites From ‘The Wire’|url=http://www.slashfilm.com/finding-dory-idris-elba-dominic-west/|publisher=/Film|accessdate=September 11, 2014|date=September 11, 2014}}</ref>
* [[Idris Elba]]<ref name=SlashTheWire />

It was also announced that Nemo and the rest of the "Tank Gang" would return, as well as many of the other original characters from ''Nemo'', in addition to several new ones that have yet to be announced.<ref>{{cite web|last=Doty|first=Meriah|title=Move Over, Nemo: Disney Announces Ellen-Powered ‘Finding Dory’ Sequel|url=http://movies.yahoo.com/blogs/movie-talk/dory-keeps-swimming-finding-nemo-sequel-170302573.html|work=Movie Talk on Yahoo! Movies|publisher=Yahoo! Inc.|accessdate=April 27, 2013}}</ref> It is unknown if Jacques will reappear for the sequel because his voice actor, [[Joe Ranft]], died in a car accident on August 16, 2005, during production of ''[[Cars (film)|Cars]]''. It is also unknown if Nemo's voice actor [[Alexander Gould]], who was nine at the time the first film was made, will be voicing the character again, as he has grown older and his voice deepened.<ref>{{cite web|title=Finding Nemo star loses his character's voice|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/21950542|work=BBC - News|publisher=BBC|accessdate=March 27, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Wyatt|first=Daisy|title='Finding Nemo' sequel 'Finding Dory' to star Ellen DeGeneres for 2015 release |url=http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/finding-nemo-sequel-finding-dory-to-star-ellen-degeneres-for-2015-release-8557914.html|work=|publisher=The Independent|accessdate=April 3, 2013|location=London|date=April 3, 2013}}</ref>

==Production==
In 2005, after disagreements between [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney's]] [[Michael Eisner]] and Pixar's [[Steve Jobs]] over the distribution of Pixar's films, Disney announced that they would be creating a new animation studio, [[Circle 7 Animation]], to make sequels to the seven Disney-owned Pixar films (which consisted of the films released between 1995 and 2006).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2005/08/08/655.aspx|title=The Skinny on Circle Seven|first=Jim|last=Hill|date=August 7, 2005|accessdate=March 27, 2012}}</ref> The studio had put ''[[Toy Story 3]]'' and ''[[Monsters University|Monsters, Inc. 2]]'' into development, and had also hired screenwriter Laurie Craig to write a draft for ''Finding Nemo 2''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://animatedviews.com/2012/bob-hilgenberg-and-rob-muir-on-the-rise-and-fall-of-disneys-circle-7-animation/|title=Bob Hilgenberg and Rob Muir on the Rise and Fall of Disney’s Circle 7 Animation|first=Josh|last=Armstrong|date=March 5, 2012|accessdate=March 27, 2012}}</ref> Circle 7 was subsequently shut down after [[Robert Iger]] replaced Eisner as CEO of Disney and arranged the acquisition of Pixar.

In July 2012, it was reported that [[Andrew Stanton]] was developing a sequel to ''Finding Nemo'',<ref name="sequel">{{cite web|url=http://www.deadline.com/2012/07/john-carter-helmer-andrew-stanton-dives-back-into-animation-with-finding-nemo-sequel|title=‘John Carter’ Helmer Andrew Stanton Dives Back Into Animation With ‘Finding Nemo’ Sequel |publisher=Deadline.com |accessdate=July 18, 2012}}</ref> with Victoria Strouse writing the script and a schedule to be released in 2016.<ref name="FN2">{{cite news|last=Kit|first=Borys|title=Andrew Stanton to Direct Pixar's 'Finding Nemo' Sequel|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/andrew-stanton-pixar-finding-nemo-sequel-350267|accessdate=July 17, 2012|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=July 17, 2012}}</ref> However, the same day the news of a potential sequel broke, director Andrew Stanton posted a message on his personal Twitter calling into question the accuracy of these reports. The message said, "Didn't you all learn from ''[[Chicken Little (2005 film)|Chicken Little]]''? Everyone calm down. Don't believe everything you read. Nothing to see here now. #skyisnotfalling"<ref>{{cite web|last=Stanton|first=Andrew|title=@andrewstanton|url=https://twitter.com/andrewstanton/status/225380771039420416|publisher=Twitter|accessdate=23 August 2012}}</ref> According to the report by ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' published in August 2012, [[Ellen DeGeneres]] was in negotiations to reprise her role of Dory.<ref>{{cite news|last=Rose|first=Lacey|title=Ellen DeGeneres in Talks to Return for 'Finding Nemo' Sequel (Exclusive)|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/ellen-degeneres-finding-nemo-sequal-pixar-364553|accessdate=August 22, 2012|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=August 21, 2012}}</ref> In September 2012, it was confirmed by Stanton saying: "What was immediately on the list was writing a second ''[[John Carter (film)|Carter]]'' movie. When that went away, everything slid up. I know I'll be accused by more sarcastic people that it's a reaction to ''Carter'' not doing well, but only in its timing, but not in its conceit."<ref>{{cite news|last=Keegan|first=Rebecca|title=Director Andrew Stanton looks back on 'John Carter's' rocky path|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-john-carter-director-20120908,0,4090564,full.story|accessdate=September 8, 2012|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|date=September 8, 2012}}</ref> In February 2013, it was confirmed by the press that [[Albert Brooks]] would reprise the role of Marlin in the sequel.<ref>{{cite news|last=Fleming Jr.|first=Mike|title=Albert Brooks Hooks Deal To Reprise In ‘Finding Nemo 2′|url=http://www.deadline.com/2013/02/albert-brooks-hooks-deal-to-reprise-in-finding-nemo-2/|accessdate=February 12, 2013|publisher=[[Deadline.com]]|date=February 12, 2013}}</ref>

In April 2013, Disney announced the sequel, ''Finding Dory'', for November 25, 2015, confirming that [[Ellen DeGeneres]] and [[Albert Brooks]] would be reprising their roles as Dory and Marlin, respectively.<ref name=THRDory2015 /> Following a long campaign for a sequel on ''[[The Ellen DeGeneres Show]]'', DeGeneres stated: {{quote|"I have waited for this day for a long, long, long, long, long, long time. I'm not mad it took this long. I know the people at Pixar were busy creating ''Toy Story 16''. But the time they took was worth it. The script is fantastic. And it has everything I loved about the first one: It's got a lot of heart, it's really funny, and the best part is—it's got a lot more Dory."<ref name=THRDory2015>{{cite news|last=Zakarin|first=Jordan|title=Pixar's 'Finding Nemo' Sequel Titled 'Finding Dory,' Set for 2015|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/finding-dory-pixars-finding-nemo-432329|accessdate=January 12, 2014|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=April 2, 2013}}</ref>}}

In a ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' interview, Stanton talked about the sequel's origin: "There was polite inquiry from Disney [about a ''Finding Nemo'' sequel]. I was always 'No sequels, no sequels.' But I had to get on board from a [[Vice president|VP]] standpoint. (Sequels) are part of the necessity of our staying afloat, but we don't want to have to go there for those reasons. We want to go there creatively, so we said (to Disney), 'Can you give us the timeline about when we release them? Because we'd like to release something we actually want to make, and we might not come up with it the year you want it.'"<ref>{{cite news|last=Keegan|first=Rebecca|title=With 'Despicable Me 2' and more, movies revisit the sequel debate|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-ca-despicable-me-2-sequels-20130707,0,6099932,full.story|accessdate=August 7, 2013|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|date=July 5, 2013}}</ref>

The film's ending was revised after Pixar executives viewed ''[[Blackfish (film)|Blackfish]]'', a film which focuses on dangers of keeping [[Killer whale|orca whales]] in captivity. Initially, some of the characters would end up in a [[SeaWorld]]-like marine park, but the revision gave them an option to leave.<ref>{{cite news|last=Kaufman|first=Amy|title='Blackfish' gives Pixar second thoughts on 'Finding Dory' plot|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-blackfish-seaworld-finding-dory-pixar-20130808,0,7662071.story|accessdate=9 August 2013|newspaper=The Los Angeles Times|date=9 August 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Barnes|first=Brooks|title=‘Finding Nemo’ Sequel Is Altered in Response to Orcas Documentary|url=http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/08/09/finding-nemo-sequel-is-altered-in-response-to-orcas-documentary/?_r=0|accessdate=10 August 2013|newspaper=The New York Times|date=9 August 2013}}</ref> On September 18, 2013, it was announced that the film would be pushed back to a June 17, 2016 release. Pixar's ''[[The Good Dinosaur]]'' was moved to the November 25, 2015 slot to allow more time for production of the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.slashfilm.com/pixar-skips-2014-as-the-good-dinosaur-shifts-to-2015-and-finding-dory-to-2016/ |title=Pixar Skips 2014 as ‘The Good Dinosaur’ Shifts to 2015 and ‘Finding Dory’ to 2016 | /Film |publisher=Slashfilm.com |date=2013-09-18 |accessdate=2013-10-24}}</ref>

In June 2014, it was revealed through Stanton's Twitter feed that the film now has a co-director, Long-time Pixar employee [[Angus MacLane]] (director and writer of Pixar's ''[[BURN-E]]'', ''[[Small Fry (film)|Small Fry]]'', and ''[[Toy Story of Terror!]]'').<ref name="slashfilm1" /><ref name="covered" />

==Release==
''Finding Dory'' is scheduled to be released on June 17, 2016.<ref name="HR1"/><ref name="WSJ1"/>

==See also==
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==References==
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==External links==
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Wimpole Hall

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[[Image:Wimpole back.JPG|thumb|300px|Wimpole Hall]]

'''Wimpole Estate''' is a large estate containing '''Wimpole Hall''', a [[country house]] located within the [[Wimpole|Parish of Wimpole]], [[Cambridgeshire]], [[England]], about {{convert|8+1/2|mi|km|abbr=off}} southwest of [[Cambridge]]. The house, begun in 1640, and its {{convert|3000|acre|km2}} of parkland and farmland are owned by the [[National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty|National Trust]] and are regularly open to the public. Wimpole is the largest house in Cambridgeshire.

==History==

Sited close to the great [[Roman roads|Roman road]], [[Ermine Street]], Wimpole was listed in the [[Domesday Book]] of 1086. At that time there was a moated manor house set in a small {{convert|81|ha|acre|abbr=off}} [[Medieval deer park|deer-park]]. Situated to the north and south of this were three medieval villages: Bennall End, Thresham End and Green End.

The house was held by the Chicheley family for over 250 years.<ref>Souden, p. 5</ref> The last of this family to hold the house was the politician [[Thomas Chicheley]], who was responsible for the "new" house that was completed in 1650.<ref>Souden, p. 6</ref> He enjoyed the house for 36 years until, weighed down by financial problems, he was forced to sell to [[Cutler baronets|Sir John Cutler]].<ref name=souden8>Souden, p. 8</ref> In 1689, Sir John gave it as a marriage settlement to his daughter Elizabeth and her husband [[Charles Robartes, 2nd Earl of Radnor]].<ref name=souden8/> On the death of Elizabeth in 1697, without an heir, the estate passed to [[Edmund Boulter]], nephew of Sir John Cutler. In 1710 it was in the possession of [[John Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle-upon-Tyne]], who left it to his daughter [[Henrietta Harley, Countess of Oxford and Countess Mortimer|Lady Henrietta Cavendish Holles]] upon his death the following year.<ref>Souden, p. 9</ref> Upon Henriettas marriage, in 1713, it became the possession of her husband [[Edward Harley, 2nd Earl of Oxford and Earl Mortimer]].<ref>Souden, p. 10</ref> In 1740, Edward sold Wimpole to the [[Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke|Earl of Hardwicke]], to pay his debts.<ref>Souden, p. 17</ref> The Earls of Hardwicke held it until it passed into the hands of [[Thomas Agar-Robartes, 6th Viscount Clifden]],<ref>Souden, p. 39</ref> and then his son, [[Francis Agar-Robartes, 7th Viscount Clifden]].<ref name=Souden40>Souden, p.40</ref>

In 1938, Capt. [[George Bambridge]] and his wife Elsie, daughter of [[Rudyard Kipling]], purchased it, after having been tenants since 1932.<ref name=Souden40/> They used the inheritance left to them by her father for the long needed refurbishment of the house and grounds. The final chapter of Wimpole as an owner-occupied residence was closed in 1976 when Elsie died, leaving the property to the National Trust.<ref name="Souden40"/>

Over the centuries many notable architects have worked on it, including, [[James Gibbs]] (between 1713 and 1730), [[James Thornhill]] (1721), [[Henry Flitcroft]] (around 1749), [[John Soane]] (1790s), and H.E. Kendall (1840s).<ref>Souden, p. 38</ref>

==The Grounds==

Wimpole Hall's grounds were laid out and modified by landscape designers such as [[George London (landscape architect)|George London]] and [[Henry Wise (gardener)|Henry Wise]] (1693–1705), [[Charles Bridgeman]] (1720s), [[Robert Greening]] (1740s), [[Lancelot Brown|'Capability' Brown]] (1767), and [[Humphry Repton]] (1801–1809).<ref>Souden, pp. 79–85</ref>

Bridgeman's formal grand avenue sweeps away from the south front of the house for two and a half miles in contrast with the remainder of the park which was "naturalised" by Capability Brown. The North Park is particularly attractive with its belts of woodland, gentle rolling hills with individual trees and clumps of trees. The central feature of the North Park is the Gothic Tower and the restored lakes in the valley below. In the grounds are a chain of lakes (1695–1767), a church (1749) - there are some pictures and a description of the church at the Cambridgeshire Churches website,<ref>[http://www.druidic.org/camchurch/churches/wimpole.htm St Andrew's page at the Cambridgeshire Churches website]</ref> a [[folly]] (the false Gothic Tower; 1768), a farm (1792), a walled garden (18th century), and a stable block (1851).<ref>Souden, p. 87</ref>

==Community Use==
Like many other estates managed by the [[National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty|National Trust]], a range of organised events and less formal access arrangements now use Wimpole Park. In 2013, a national partnership between the Trust and [[parkrun]] lead to the establishment of a weekly 5 km run around the park, currently enjoyed by over 100 participants every Saturday at 9am.

<gallery>
Image:Wimpole Hall 02.jpg|Wimpole the entrance front
Image:Wimpole Hall Morris edited.jpg|Wimpole Hall in 1880
Image:Wimpole garden.JPG|Wimpole garden
Image:Wimpole gates.JPG|Wimpole side gates
Image:Wimpole folly.JPG|[[Wimpole's Folly]], built in the 1700s to resemble Gothic-era ruins
Image:Wimpole hall grounds lake and folly.jpg|The lake and Gothic folly in the grounds of Wimpole Hall
Image:Wimpole stables.jpg|Wimpole the stable block
Image:Wimpole Hall glasshouse.jpg|Wimpole glasshouses in the kitchen garden
</gallery>

==References==
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==Sources==
*{{cite book|last=Souden|first=David|title=Wimpole Hall|publisher=National Trust|year=2004|isbn=978-1-84359-034-7}}

==External links==
{{commons category|Wimpole Hall}}
* [http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wimpole-estate/ Wimpole Hall information at the National Trust]
* [http://www.wimpole.org/ Welcome to Wimpole]
* [http://www.gardenvisit.com/g/wim2.htm Gardens Guide information]
* [http://www.parkrun.org.uk/wimpoleestate/ Wimpole Estate parkrun]

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Findet Dorie

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| writer = Victoria Strouse
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* [[Ellen DeGeneres]]
* [[Albert Brooks]]
* [[Diane Keaton]]
* [[Eugene Levy]]
* [[Ty Burrell]]
* [[Willem Dafoe]]
* [[Vicki Lewis]]
* [[Kaitlin Olson]]
}}
| music = [[Thomas Newman]]<ref name=WhaleNewman>{{cite news|last=Barcomb|first=James|title=Thomas Newman to score Finding Dory|url=http://www.pixarne.ws/thomas-newman-to-score-finding-dory/|accessdate=June 6, 2014|newspaper=The Whale|date=June 6, 2014}}</ref>
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'''''Finding Dory''''' is an upcoming 2016 [[computer animation|computer-animated]] film produced by [[Pixar|Pixar Animation Studios]] and released by [[Walt Disney Pictures]]. It is a sequel to the 2003 Pixar film ''[[Finding Nemo]]''. [[Andrew Stanton]], who directed the original film, will return as director,<ref name="HR1">{{cite news|last=Kit|first=Borys|title=Andrew Stanton to Direct Pixar's 'Finding Nemo' Sequel|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/andrew-stanton-pixar-finding-nemo-sequel-350267|accessdate=2 April 2013|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=7 July 2012}}</ref><ref name="WSJ1">{{cite news|last=Farley|first=Christopher John|title=Ellen DeGeneres to Star in ‘Nemo’ Sequel ‘Finding Dory’|url=http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2013/04/02/ellen-degeneres-to-star-in-nemo-sequel-finding-dory/|accessdate=2 April 2013|newspaper=The Wall Street Journal|date=2 April 2013}}</ref> now alongside [[Angus MacLane]] as his co-director.<ref name="slashfilm1">{{cite news | url=http://www.slashfilm.com/pixar-finding-dory-co-director-inside-out-details | title=Pixar Updates: ‘Finding Dory’ Gets Co-Director, More ‘Inside Out’ Details Revealed | author=Angie Han | date=2014-06-11 | publisher=[[/Film]] | accessdate=July 10, 2014}}</ref><ref name="covered">{{cite news | url=http://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/angus-maclane-codirecting-finding-dory-andrew-stanton | title=Angus MacLane Co-Directing Finding Dory With Andrew Stanton | author=Isaac Feldberg | date=2014-06-11 | publisher=We Got This Covered | accessdate=July 10, 2014}}</ref> The film is scheduled to be released on June 17, 2016.<ref>{{cite news|last=Keegan|first=Rebecca|title='The Good Dinosaur' moved to 2015, leaving Pixar with no 2014 film|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-pixar-good-dinosaur-pushed-to-2015-20130918,0,1607398.story|accessdate=18 September 2013|newspaper=The Los Angeles Times|date=18 September 2013}}</ref> It has also been confirmed that characters from the first film will appear in the sequel, including Dory, Nemo, Marlin and the "Tank Gang".<ref name = "Dory">{{cite web|last=Risley|first=Matt|title=Pixar confirm Finding Nemo sequel|url=http://www.totalfilm.com/news/pixar-confirm-finding-nemo-sequel-finding-dory|accessdate=2 April 2013|publisher=Total Film|date=2 April 2013}}</ref>

==Plot==
''Finding Dory'' will be focused on the amnesiac character Dory, and will explore the idea of her being reunited with her family.<ref name="Dory" /> The setting is one year after ''Finding Nemo'' and will be set off the coast of [[California]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Zeitchik|first=Steven|title=Ellen DeGeneres' 'Nemo' sequel, 'Finding Dory,' set for 2015|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-finding-nemo-sequel-release-date-dory-ellen-degeneres-20130402,0,2156856.story|accessdate=2 April 2013|newspaper=The Los Angeles Times|date=2 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Lussier|first=Germain|title=‘Finding Nemo’ Sequel Officially Called ‘Finding Dory,’ Releases November 25, 2015|url=http://www.slashfilm.com/finding-nemo-sequel-officially-called-finding-dory-releases-november-25-2015/#more-169278|publisher=/Film|accessdate=2 April 2013}}</ref>

==Cast==
* [[Ellen DeGeneres]] as Dory, a [[Paracanthurus hepatus|Pacific regal blue tang]]<ref name=THRcast/>
* [[Albert Brooks]] as Marlin, a [[Ocellaris clownfish|clownfish]], Nemo's father<ref name=THRcast/>
* [[Diane Keaton]] as Jenny, Dory's mother<ref name=THRcast>{{cite news|last=Schillaci|first=Sophie|title=D23: Disney Sets Voice Casts for 'Finding Dory,' 'Inside Out' and 'Good Dinosaur'|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/d23-ty-burrell-diane-keaton-603503|accessdate=August 9, 2013|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=August 9, 2013}}</ref>
* [[Eugene Levy]] as Charlie, Dory's father<ref name=THRcast/>
* [[Ty Burrell]] as Bailey, a [[beluga whale]]<ref name=THRcast/>
* [[Willem Dafoe]] as Gill, a [[moorish idol]] who was one of Nemo's fellow tank inhabitants in the first film<ref>{{cite web|title=Willem Dafoe confirms he’s back for Finding Dory|url=http://www.totalfilm.com/news/willem-dafoe-confirms-he-s-back-for-finding-dory|publisher=[[Total Film]]|accessdate=October 7, 2013}}</ref>
* [[Vicki Lewis]] as Deb (and her sister,"Flo", Deb's reflection), a [[Dascyllus melanurus|four-striped damselfish]] who was one of Nemo's fellow tank inhabitants in the first film<ref>{{cite news|last=Schaefer|first=Sandy|title=Willem Dafoe Back for ‘Finding Dory’; Says the Film Will Be Better Than ‘Finding Nemo’|url=http://screenrant.com/finding-dory-nemo-sequel-cast-willem-dafoe-gill/|accessdate=January 26, 2014|newspaper=Screen Rant|date=September 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Diane Keaton, Eugene Levy confirmed for Finding Dory|url=http://stcommunities.straitstimes.com/movies/2013/08/13/diane-keaton-eugene-levy-confirmed-finding-dory|accessdate=January 26, 2014|newspaper=The Straits Times Communities|date=August 13, 2013}}</ref>
* [[Kaitlin Olson]] as Dory's adopted sister, a [[killer whale]]<ref>{{cite web|title=It's Always Sunny in Kaitlin Olson's World|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_Fpb0cXUuA|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=November 25, 2013|author=Made Man|date=November 25, 2013|time=17:05}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Topel|first=Fred|title=Exclusive Interview: Kaitlin Olson On It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia|url=http://voice.fan.tv/2013/09/03/exclusive-interview-kaitlin-olson-on-its-always-sunny-in-philadelphia/|accessdate=December 23, 2013|newspaper=Fan|date=September 3, 2013}}</ref>

It was also announced that Nemo and the rest of the "Tank Gang" would return, as well as many other original characters from ''Nemo'', in addition to several new ones that have yet to be announced.<ref>{{cite web|last=Doty|first=Meriah|title=Move Over, Nemo: Disney Announces Ellen-Powered ‘Finding Dory’ Sequel|url=http://movies.yahoo.com/blogs/movie-talk/dory-keeps-swimming-finding-nemo-sequel-170302573.html|work=Movie Talk on Yahoo! Movies|publisher=Yahoo! Inc.|accessdate=April 27, 2013}}</ref> It is unknown if Jacques will reappear for the sequel because his voice actor, [[Joe Ranft]], died in a car accident on August 16, 2005, during production of ''[[Cars (film)|Cars]]''. It is also unknown if Nemo's voice actor [[Alexander Gould]], who was nine at the time, will be voicing the character again, as he has grown older and his voice deepened.<ref>{{cite web|title=Finding Nemo star loses his character's voice|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/21950542|work=BBC - News|publisher=BBC|accessdate=March 27, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Wyatt|first=Daisy|title='Finding Nemo' sequel 'Finding Dory' to star Ellen DeGeneres for 2015 release |url=http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/finding-nemo-sequel-finding-dory-to-star-ellen-degeneres-for-2015-release-8557914.html|work=|publisher=The Independent|accessdate=April 3, 2013|location=London|date=April 3, 2013}}</ref>

==Production==
In 2005, after disagreements between [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney's]] [[Michael Eisner]] and Pixar's [[Steve Jobs]] over the distribution of Pixar's films, Disney announced that they would be creating a new animation studio, [[Circle 7 Animation]], to make sequels to the seven Disney-owned Pixar films (which consisted of the films released between 1995 and 2006).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2005/08/08/655.aspx|title=The Skinny on Circle Seven|first=Jim|last=Hill|date=August 7, 2005|accessdate=March 27, 2012}}</ref> The studio had put ''[[Toy Story 3]]'' and ''[[Monsters University|Monsters, Inc. 2]]'' into development, and had also hired screenwriter Laurie Craig to write a draft for ''Finding Nemo 2''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://animatedviews.com/2012/bob-hilgenberg-and-rob-muir-on-the-rise-and-fall-of-disneys-circle-7-animation/|title=Bob Hilgenberg and Rob Muir on the Rise and Fall of Disney’s Circle 7 Animation|first=Josh|last=Armstrong|date=March 5, 2012|accessdate=March 27, 2012}}</ref> Circle 7 was subsequently shut down after [[Robert Iger]] replaced Eisner as CEO of Disney and arranged the acquisition of Pixar.

In July 2012, it was reported that [[Andrew Stanton]] was developing a sequel to ''Finding Nemo'',<ref name="sequel">{{cite web|url=http://www.deadline.com/2012/07/john-carter-helmer-andrew-stanton-dives-back-into-animation-with-finding-nemo-sequel|title=‘John Carter’ Helmer Andrew Stanton Dives Back Into Animation With ‘Finding Nemo’ Sequel |publisher=Deadline.com |accessdate=July 18, 2012}}</ref> with Victoria Strouse writing the script and a schedule to be released in 2016.<ref name="FN2">{{cite news|last=Kit|first=Borys|title=Andrew Stanton to Direct Pixar's 'Finding Nemo' Sequel|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/andrew-stanton-pixar-finding-nemo-sequel-350267|accessdate=July 17, 2012|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=July 17, 2012}}</ref> However, the same day the news of a potential sequel broke, director Andrew Stanton posted a message on his personal Twitter calling into question the accuracy of these reports. The message said, "Didn't you all learn from ''[[Chicken Little (2005 film)|Chicken Little]]''? Everyone calm down. Don't believe everything you read. Nothing to see here now. #skyisnotfalling"<ref>{{cite web|last=Stanton|first=Andrew|title=@andrewstanton|url=https://twitter.com/andrewstanton/status/225380771039420416|publisher=Twitter|accessdate=23 August 2012}}</ref> According to the report by ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' published in August 2012, [[Ellen DeGeneres]] was in negotiations to reprise her role of Dory.<ref>{{cite news|last=Rose|first=Lacey|title=Ellen DeGeneres in Talks to Return for 'Finding Nemo' Sequel (Exclusive)|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/ellen-degeneres-finding-nemo-sequal-pixar-364553|accessdate=August 22, 2012|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=August 21, 2012}}</ref> In September 2012, it was confirmed by Stanton saying: "What was immediately on the list was writing a second ''[[John Carter (film)|Carter]]'' movie. When that went away, everything slid up. I know I'll be accused by more sarcastic people that it's a reaction to ''Carter'' not doing well, but only in its timing, but not in its conceit."<ref>{{cite news|last=Keegan|first=Rebecca|title=Director Andrew Stanton looks back on 'John Carter's' rocky path|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-john-carter-director-20120908,0,4090564,full.story|accessdate=September 8, 2012|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|date=September 8, 2012}}</ref> In February 2013, it was confirmed by the press that [[Albert Brooks]] would reprise the role of Marlin in the sequel.<ref>{{cite news|last=Fleming Jr.|first=Mike|title=Albert Brooks Hooks Deal To Reprise In ‘Finding Nemo 2′|url=http://www.deadline.com/2013/02/albert-brooks-hooks-deal-to-reprise-in-finding-nemo-2/|accessdate=February 12, 2013|publisher=[[Deadline.com]]|date=February 12, 2013}}</ref>

In April 2013, Disney announced the sequel, ''Finding Dory'', for November 25, 2015, confirming that [[Ellen DeGeneres]] and [[Albert Brooks]] would be reprising their roles as Dory and Marlin, respectively.<ref name=THRDory2015 /> Following a long campaign for a sequel on ''[[The Ellen DeGeneres Show]]'', DeGeneres stated: {{quote|"I have waited for this day for a long, long, long, long, long, long time. I'm not mad it took this long. I know the people at Pixar were busy creating ''Toy Story 16''. But the time they took was worth it. The script is fantastic. And it has everything I loved about the first one: It's got a lot of heart, it's really funny, and the best part is—it's got a lot more Dory."<ref name=THRDory2015>{{cite news|last=Zakarin|first=Jordan|title=Pixar's 'Finding Nemo' Sequel Titled 'Finding Dory,' Set for 2015|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/finding-dory-pixars-finding-nemo-432329|accessdate=January 12, 2014|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=April 2, 2013}}</ref>}}

In a ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' interview, Stanton talked about the sequel's origin: "There was polite inquiry from Disney [about a ''Finding Nemo'' sequel]. I was always 'No sequels, no sequels.' But I had to get on board from a [[Vice president|VP]] standpoint. (Sequels) are part of the necessity of our staying afloat, but we don't want to have to go there for those reasons. We want to go there creatively, so we said (to Disney), 'Can you give us the timeline about when we release them? Because we'd like to release something we actually want to make, and we might not come up with it the year you want it.'"<ref>{{cite news|last=Keegan|first=Rebecca|title=With 'Despicable Me 2' and more, movies revisit the sequel debate|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-ca-despicable-me-2-sequels-20130707,0,6099932,full.story|accessdate=August 7, 2013|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|date=July 5, 2013}}</ref>

The film's ending was revised after Pixar executives viewed ''[[Blackfish (film)|Blackfish]]'', a documentary film, which focuses on dangers of keeping [[Killer whale|orca whales]] in captivity. Initially, some of the characters would end up in a [[SeaWorld]]-like marine park, but the revision gave them an option to leave.<ref>{{cite news|last=Kaufman|first=Amy|title='Blackfish' gives Pixar second thoughts on 'Finding Dory' plot|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-blackfish-seaworld-finding-dory-pixar-20130808,0,7662071.story|accessdate=9 August 2013|newspaper=The Los Angeles Times|date=9 August 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Barnes|first=Brooks|title=‘Finding Nemo’ Sequel Is Altered in Response to Orcas Documentary|url=http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/08/09/finding-nemo-sequel-is-altered-in-response-to-orcas-documentary/?_r=0|accessdate=10 August 2013|newspaper=The New York Times|date=9 August 2013}}</ref> On September 18, 2013, it was announced that the film would be pushed back to a June 17, 2016 release. Pixar's ''[[The Good Dinosaur]]'' was moved to the November 25, 2015 slot in order to allow more time for production of the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.slashfilm.com/pixar-skips-2014-as-the-good-dinosaur-shifts-to-2015-and-finding-dory-to-2016/ |title=Pixar Skips 2014 as ‘The Good Dinosaur’ Shifts to 2015 and ‘Finding Dory’ to 2016 | /Film |publisher=Slashfilm.com |date=2013-09-18 |accessdate=2013-10-24}}</ref>

On June 2014, it was revealed through Stanton's [[Twitter]] that the film now has a co-director, Long-time Pixar employee [[Angus MacLane]] (director and writer of Pixar's ''[[BURN-E]]'', ''[[Small Fry (film) |Small Fry]]'', and ''[[Toy Story of Terror!]]'').<ref name="slashfilm1" /><ref name="covered" />

==Release==
''Finding Dory'' is scheduled to be released on June 17, 2016.<ref name="HR1"/><ref name="WSJ1"/>

==See also==
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==References==
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==External links==
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Ruth Jones (Schauspielerin)

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AnemoneProjectors: Ruth Alexandra Elizabeth

{{other people}}
{{BLP sources|date=October 2009}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Ruth Jones
| colour = #FFDD00
| image = Ruth Jones Little Britain Gavin and Stacey.jpg
| caption = Jones in 2007
| birth_name = Ruth Alexandra Elizabeth Jones
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1966|09|22|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Bridgend]], Wales
| occupation = Actress, writer, producer
| yearsactive = 1991–present
| nationality = [[Welsh people|Welsh]]
| residence = [[Cardiff]]
| spouse = David Peet (3 children)
}}
'''Ruth Alexandra Elizabeth Jones''', [[Order of the British Empire|MBE]] (born 22 September 1966) is a [[Welsh people|Welsh]] TV actress and writer. She co-starred in and co-wrote the award-winning British TV comedy ''[[Gavin & Stacey]]'' (2007-2010), and has appeared in many television comedies and dramas, such as [[Jimmy McGovern]]'s ''[[The Street (TV series)|The Street]]'' with [[Timothy Spall]] (2009), and starring as [[Hattie Jacques]] in ''[[Hattie (television film)|Hattie]]'' for BBC4 (2011). She is filming{{when?|date=November 2013}} series three of ''Stella'' for Sky One in which she takes the lead role. This comedy drama is produced by Tidy, the company she co-founded in 2008 with her husband David Peet, who is managing director.

==Early life==
Ruth Jones was born on 22 September 1966 in [[Bridgend]] in South Wales. Ruth went to Porthcawl Comprehensive School. Her father was a legal executive for British Steel, Port Talbot, and her mother was a child psychiatrist.<ref name="independent1"/> She has two older brothers and a younger sister.<ref name="telegraph1"/> Jones was brought up in [[Porthcawl]] where she attended the same school as [[Rob Brydon]]. After graduating from [[Warwick University]] with a degree in English and Theatre, she spent a year at the [[Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama]] in Cardiff.<ref name="bbcoccur"/>

After graduation Jones found it difficult to get acting work, and considered training as a solicitor. However she then received her first professional role in pantomime in Cardiff. She was also helped by Rob Brydon, who invited her to join an improv group in Bath; the group also included [[Julia Davis]], with whom Jones would later appear in ''Nighty Night''.<ref name="bbcoccur" />

==Career==
She first worked in TV and radio comedy for [[BBC Wales]] in 1991. Theatre roles with the [[Royal Shakespeare Company|RSC]] and [[Royal National Theatre|The National Theatre]] were followed by her performance in the hit British movie, ''[[East Is East (film)|East Is East]]''.

After this Jones appeared on television as Kelly in four series of ITV's comedy ''[[Fat Friends]]'', where she met future ''Gavin and Stacey'' co-writer [[James Corden]]. She also appeared in several BBC comedies, playing Myfanwy in ''[[Little Britain]]'', Magz in ''[[Saxondale]]'', and Linda in ''[[Nighty Night]]''.<ref name="bbc210512"/>

Jones achieved prominence in 2008 with the BBC sitcom ''Gavin and Stacey'', which she co-wrote with James Corden. and in which she took a lead role as [[Nessa Jenkins]]. The programme became a hit for BBC 3 and moved to BBC 1. Jones has said of it, "It wasn't as deliberate as us saying, 'Right, we're going to react against cynical comedy'. We just wrote what we wanted. And it just so happens that the show does generate a lot of warmth. People seem to like that, especially when things aren't terribly jolly. It's nice to have your cockles warmed."<ref name="independent1"/> The series won a number of awards, including two [[BAFTA]]s and four [[British Comedy Award]]s.<ref name="telegraph1"/> Jones and co-star Rob Brydon recorded "[[Islands in the Stream (song)|Islands in the Stream]]" (a song performed by their characters in the programme) as a single for [[Comic Relief]] in 2009; the song reached No. 1 in the chart.<ref name="tele210512"/>

In 2008 Jones also featured in the two [[BBC One]] television period costume dramas, ''[[Tess of the d'Urbervilles]]'' and ''[[Little Dorrit]]'', as well as in two episodes of ''[[The Street (TV series)|The Street]]''. In December 2009 Jones starred in ''A Child's Christmases In Wales''. In 2010 she starred in BBC Four comedy ''The Great Outdoors'' alongside [[Mark Heap]], and in December presented a one-off chat show on BBC Two, ''Ruth Jones' Christmas Cracker''.<ref name="telegraph1"/> In January 2011 she starred as Carry On actor [[Hattie Jacques]] in BBC Four drama ''[[Hattie (television film)|Hattie]]'', which tells the story of Jacques' affair with her young driver John Schofield while she was married to ''[[Dad's Army]]'' actor [[John Le Mesurier]].<ref name="bbc210512"/>

In 2008, Jones co-founded Tidy Productions with producer David Peet. The company produced the series Jones presented on [[BBC Radio Wales]] in 2008-9, ''Ruth Jones' Sunday Brunch''.<ref name="independent1"/><ref name="brunch"/> In 2010, the company had comedy and light entertainment production credits with [[BBC Two]] and [[BBC Three]]. It has made two 90-minute comedy dramas for [[S4C]] and light entertainment shows for BBC Wales.

Jones's company has also produced a ten-hour comedy drama ''Stella'' for Sky TV, which aired in 2012. It was Jones' first major comedy project since ''Gavin and Stacey'': as well as producing, Jones created the series, stars, and wrote four episodes. Jones has stated that she was worried about comparisons to ''Gavin and Stacey'' when setting a second programme in Wales, leading to the decision to set ''Stella'' in the Valleys rather than the South Wales coast: 'I know people from the Valleys and it is just a joyously colourful place and full of characters. My sister is actually a GP up there and the stories are fantastic.'<ref name="g010112"/> A second series of ''Stella'' was filmed in summer 2012 and aired in early 2013.<ref name="stella"/>

She lives in Cardiff with her producer husband David Peet, whom she met while working on a comedy pilot in the early 1990s. She has three grown-up step-children, Fiona, Louise and Alex.<ref name="independent1"/><ref name="secret"/><ref name="love"/>

==Recognition and awards==

Jones was judged the ''Best Female Comedy Newcomer'' at the 2007 [[British Comedy Awards]], and was also nominated for ''Best Television Comedy Actress''.<ref name="sitcom"/> She was also recipient of the ''Ultimate Funny Woman'' award at the annual Cosmopolitan Ultimate Women Of The Year Awards in November 2009.<ref name="cosmo"/> In July 2013 Jones received an honorary degree from the [[University of Warwick]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Warwick honorary degrees for stars of Gavin & Stacey & Hustle, RSC & Royal Court Artistic Directors, scientists, historians, philanthropist & a US government adviser|url=http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases/warwick_honorary_degrees_for_stars_of_gavin__stacey__hustle_rsc__royal_court_artistic_directors_scientists_historians_philanthropist___a_us_government_adviser1/#ruth|publisher=University of Warwick|accessdate=31 October 2013|date=28 June 2013}}</ref>

==Filmography==

===Films===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! scope="col" style="width:80px;"| Year
! scope="col" style="width:300px;"| Title
! scope="col" style="width:200px;"| Character
! scope="col" style="width:300px;"| Production
! scope="col" style="width:300px;" class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
| 2002 || ''[[Heartlands (film)|Heartlands]]' || Mandy || [[Miramax]] ||
|-
| 1999 || ''[[East Is East (film)|East is East]]'' || Peggy || [[Film4]] ||
|-
| 1998 || ''[[The Theory of Flight]]'' || Becky || [[Fine Line Features]] ||
|-
| 1996 || ''[[Emma]]'' || Bates’ Maid || [[Miramax Films]] ||
|}

===TV===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! scope="col" style="width:80px;"| Year
! scope="col" style="width:300px;"| Title
! scope="col" style="width:200px;"| Character
! scope="col" style="width:300px;"| Production
! scope="col" style="width:300px;" class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
| 2012–present || ''[[Stella (UK TV series)|Stella]]'' || Stella || Tidy for Sky One || 2 series (Making 3rd and Christmas special)
|-
| 2011 || ''Ruth Jones' Christmas Cracker'' || Chatshow || [[BBC Two]] || Special
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Hattie (television film)|Hattie]]'' || [[Hattie Jacques]] || [[BBC Four]] || 1 episode
|-
| 2011 || ''Ruth Jones' Summer Holiday'' || Chatshow || [[BBC Two]] || Special
|-
| 2011 || ''Ruth Jones' Easter Treat'' || Chatshow || [[BBC Two]] || Special
|-
| 2010 || ''Ruth Jones' Christmas Cracker'' || Chatshow || [[BBC Two]] || Special
|-
| 2010 || ''[[The Great Outdoors (UK TV series)|The Great Outdoors]]'' || Christine || [[BBC Four]] || 3 episodes
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Agatha Christie's Marple|Marple]]'' || Miss Blenkinsopp || [[ITV Network|ITV]] || [[The Secret of Chimneys]]
|-
| 2009 || ''Ruth Jones' Christmas Cracker'' || Chatshow || [[BBC Two]] || Special
|-
| 2009 || ''[[A Child's Christmases in Wales]]'' || Mum || [[BBC Four]] || TV Movie
|-
| 2009 || ''[[The Street (TV series)|The Street]]'' || || [[BBC One]] || Series 3, Episodes 5 and 6
|-
| 2009 || ''Ar Y Tracs'' || Ingrid Crenski || [[S4C]] ||
|-
| 2008 || ''[[Little Dorrit (TV serial)|Little Dorrit]]'' || Flora Finching || [[BBC One]] ||
|-
| 2008 || ''[[Tess of the d'Urbervilles (TV series)|Tess of the d'Urbervilles]]'' || Joan Durbeyfield || [[BBC One]] ||
|-
| 2008 || ''[[Torchwood]]'' || Nikki Bevan || [[BBC Three]] || episode "[[Adrift (Torchwood)|Adrift]]"
|-
| 2007–2010 || ''[[Gavin and Stacey]]'' || [[Nessa Jenkins]] || [[BBC]] ||
|-
| 2006–2007 || ''[[Saxondale]]'' || Magz || [[BBC Two]] || Series 1 and 2
|-
| 2006 || ''[[Mayo (TV series)|Mayo]]'' || Cal Andrews || [[BBC One]] ||
|-
| 2005–2006 || ''[[I'm with Stupid (TV series)|I'm With Stupid]]'' || Jean || [[BBC Three]] ||
|-
| 2005 || ''[[Born and Bred]]'' || Ruby Moss || [[BBC One]] || Episode - The Element Of Surprise
|-
| 2004–2005 || ''[[Nighty Night]]'' || Linda || [[BBC]] ||
|-
| 2004 || ''The Baby Juice Express'' || Gladys || ||
|-
| 2003 || ''[[Midsomer Murders]]'' || Rachael Rose || [[ITV Network|ITV]] || Episode - Bad Tidings
|-
| 2003–2006 || ''[[Little Britain]]'' || Myfanwy || [[BBC]] ||
|-
| 2003 || ''[[Roger Roger]]'' || Angelica || [[BBC One]] || Episode "Freedom's Just Another Word for Nothing Left to Lose"
|-
| 2003 || ''[[EastEnders]]'' || Jenny Morgan || [[BBC One]] || Dot's Story
|-
| 2002 || ''[[Heartlands (film)|Heartlands]]'' || Mandy || ||
|-
| 2001 || ''[[Tales from Pleasure Beach]]'' || Mandy || [[BBC Two]] ||
|-
| 2001 || ''[[Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years (TV series)|Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years]]'' || Sharon Bott || [[BBC]] ||
|-
| 2000–2005 || ''[[Fat Friends]]'' || Kelly Chadwick || [[ITV Network|ITV]] ||
|-
| 2000 || ''[[Human Remains (TV series)|Human Remains]]'' || Elaine || [[BBC]] || Episode "All Over My Glasses"
|-
| 2000 || ''A Likeness in Stone'' || Joan Poole || ||
|-
| 1998 || ''Picking Up The Pieces'' || Marie || ||
|-
| 1998 || ''[[As Time Goes By (TV series)|As Time Goes By]]'' || Gilly || [[BBC One]] || Episode "Pardon?"
|-
| 1997 || ''Drovers' Gold'' || Mary || ||
|}

===Guest appearances ===

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! scope="col" style="width:80px;"| Year
! scope="col" style="width:300px;"| Title
! scope="col" style="width:200px;"| Appearance
! scope="col" style="width:300px;"| Series
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Hit The Road Jack]] ||'' Herself || Series 1, Episode 1
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Edinburgh International Television Festival 2012]] || '' Herself ||
|-
| 2012 || ''[[The Matt Lucas Awards]] ||'' Herself || Series 1, Episode 6
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Just a Minute]]'' || Panelist || Series 1, Episode 3
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Chris Moyles' Quiz Night]] ||'' Herself || Series 5, Episode 7
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Alan Carr Chatty Man]] ||''Herself||
|-
| 2010|| ''[[The Big Fat Quiz of the Year]]'' || Herself || 2010
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Chris Moyles' Quiz Night]]'' || Herself || Series 3, Episode 4
|-
| 2010 || ''[[The Graham Norton Show]]'' || Herself || Series 7 Episode 6
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Would I Lie to You? (TV series)|Would I Lie to You?]]'' || Panelist || Series 4, Episode 2
|-
| 2010 || ''[[A League of Their Own (game show)|A League of Their Own]]'' || Panelist || Series 1 Episode 2
|-
| 2009 || ''[[The Graham Norton Show]]'' || Herself || Series 5 Episode 2
|-
| 2009 || ''[[Chris Moyles' Quiz Night]] ||'' Herself || Series 1, Episode 2
|-
| 2009 || ''[[Have I Got News for You]]'' || Guest Presenter || Series 37 Episode 7
|-
| 2009 || ''[[Comic Relief]]'' || Nessa || ‘’(Barry) Islands In The Stream’’ video
|}

==Writing work==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! scope="col" style="width:80px;"| Year
! scope="col" style="width:300px;"| Title
! scope="col" style="width:200px;"| Episodes
! scope="col" style="width:300px;" class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
| 2012–present || ''[[Stella (2012 TV Series)|Stella]]'' ||2 series || 60 Minute Episodes
|-
| 2007–2009 || ''[[Gavin & Stacey]]'' || 3 series || co-written with [[James Corden]]
|-
| 2009 || ''Ar Y Tracs || TV movie ||
|-
| 2006 || ''[[The Chase (2006 TV series)|The Chase]]'' || 1 episode ||
|-
| 2005 || ''[[Fat Friends]]'' || 1 episode || Series 4 Episode 3 "Angels Delight"
|}

==Production work==
*''[[Gavin & Stacey]]'' (Series 1, 6 episodes: BBC3 and BBC2 2007)
*''[[Gavin & Stacey]]'' (Series 2, 7 episodes: BBC3 2008)
*''[[Gavin & Stacey]]'' (Christmas Special: December 2008)
*''[[Gavin & Stacey]]'' (Series 3, 6 episodes: BBC1 2009,2010)
*''[[Ar Y Tracs]]'' Exec. Producer Tidy Productions S4C 2009)

==Music work==
*''[[Barry (Islands in the Stream)|Islands in the Stream]]'' (cover version for [[Comic Relief]])

==Charity work==
In 2010, Jones took part in ''[[Channel 4's Comedy Gala (2010)#Stand up performers|Channel 4's Comedy Gala]]'', a [[Benefit concert|benefit show]] held in aid of [[Great Ormond Street Hospital|Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital]], filmed live at the [[The O2 Arena (London)|O2 Arena]] in London on 30 March.

==References==
{{reflist|colwidth=33em|refs=

<ref name="independent1">{{cite news
| title=Ruth Jones: ‘Gavin & Stacey generated a lot of warmth. It’s good to warm your cockles’
| url=http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/features/ruth-jones-gavin-amp-stacey-generated-a-lot-of-warmth-its-good-to-warm-your-cockles-1728891.html
| accessdate=21 May 2012
| newspaper=The Independent
| date=3 July 2009}}</ref>

<ref name="telegraph1">{{cite web
| title=Ruth Jones: I have been fortunate to play parts that have not just been, ‘Oh, you need a fat person’
| url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/bbc/8188826/Ruth-Jones-I-have-been-fortunate-to-play-parts-that-have-not-just-been-Oh-you-need-a-fat-person..html
| work=The Telegraph
| accessdate=21 May 2012}}</ref>

<ref name="bbcoccur">{{cite news
| title=What’s occurring with Ruth Jones?
| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/southeastwales/hi/tv_and_radio/newsid_7843000/7843004.stm
| work=BBC South East Wales
| accessdate=21 May 2012}}</ref>

<ref name="bbc210512">{{cite web
| title=Ruth Jones profile
| url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/arts/sites/ruth-jones/
| work=BBC Wales Arts
| accessdate=21 May 2012}}</ref>

<ref name="tele210512">{{cite news
| title=Comic Relief single (Barry) Islands In The Stream tops charts
| url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/4997316/Comic-Relief-single-Barry-Islands-In-The-Stream-tops-charts.html
| accessdate=21 May 2012
| newspaper=The Telegraph
| date=16 March 2009}}</ref>

<ref name="brunch">{{cite web
| title=Sunday Brunch programme page
| url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00dz7pb
| work=BBC Radio Wales
| accessdate=21 May 2012}}</ref>

<ref name="g010112">{{cite web
| url = http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012/jan/01/ruth-jones-wales-comedy-stella
| title = The Observer : Ruth Jones: queen of comedy
| accessdate = 2012-05-21
}}</ref>

<ref name="stella">{{cite web
| title=Ruth Jones’ comedy Stella to have second series
| url=http://www.walesonline.co.uk/showbiz-and-lifestyle/showbiz/2012/02/10/ruth-jones-comedy-stella-to-have-second-series-91466-30301785/
| work=Wales Online
| accessdate=21 May 2012}}</ref>

<ref name="secret">{{cite news
| url = http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/profiles/my-secret-life-ruth-jones-actress-age-42-919277.html
| title = My Secret Life: Ruth Jones, Actress, age 42
| accessdate = 2011-12-24
}}</ref>

<ref name="love">{{cite web
| title=Ruth Jones: "I enjoy it when characters love each other"
| url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/8995378/Ruth-Jones-I-enjoy-it-when-characters-love-each-other.html
| work=The Telegraph
| accessdate=21 May 2012}}</ref>

<ref name="sitcom">{{cite web
| url = http://www.sitcom.co.uk/news/news.php?story=000326
| title = The British Sitcom Guide – News
| accessdate = 2007-11-07
}}</ref>

<ref name="cosmo">{{cite web
| title= Cosmo’s Ultimate Women of the Year Awards 2009
| url=http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/lifestyle/cosmos-ultimate-women-of-the-year-awards-2009-95846
| accessdate=24 December 2011}}</ref>

}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb name|0429197|Ruth Jones}}
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Benington Castle

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[[File:Ruins at Benington Lordship - geograph.org.uk - 993693.jpg|thumb|Benington Castle folly]]
'''Benington Castle''' is a ruined castle in the village of [[Benington, Hertfordshire|Benington]], near [[Stevenage]] in [[Hertfordshire]] at {{gbmapping|TL296236}}. It is a [[scheduled ancient monument]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://list.english-heritage.org.uk/resultsingle.aspx?uid=1007844 |title=1007844 - The National Hertitage List for England}}</ref>

It was built as a [[Motte-and-bailey castle|motte and bailey]] fortress in the late 11th or early 12th century, founded by Peter de Valoignes. In 1136, Roger de Valoignes built a stone castle with a [[keep]]. In 1177, [[Henry II of England|King Henry II]] ordered that the tower be demolished but in 1192 the castle was in use again. It was finally destroyed in 1212, after [[Robert Fitzwalter]] rebelled against [[John, King of England|King John]]. Only the foundations of the keep and some earthworks now remain. In 1832, George Proctor added a neo-Norman gatehouse, summerhouse and curtain wall.

==References==
{{reflist}}
*[http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_midlands/166/benington.htm Benington Castle 1]
*[http://www.gatehouse-gazetteer.info/English%20sites/1531.html Benington Castle 2]
*Fry, Plantagenet Somerset, ''The David & Charles Book of Castles'', David & Charles, 1980. ISBN 0-7153-7976-3

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Gabz

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'''Gabz''' (* [[1998]]; eigentlich ''Gabrielle Gardiner'') ist eine britische Singer-Songwriterin.

== Werdegang ==
Die 14-jährige Schülerin trat am 26. Mai 2013 im Rahmen der siebten Staffel der Talentshow ''[[Britain’s Got Talent]]'' auf. Sie erreichte das Finale des Wettbewerbs, in dem sie am Ende mit 3,6 % der Zuschauerstimmen den siebten Platz erreichte.

Aufgrund der außergewöhnlichen Nachfrage veröffentlichte [[Sony Music Entertainment|Sony Music]] am 1. Juli 2013 den von Gabz selbst geschriebenen Titel ''Lighters (The One)''. Mit ihm erreichte sie die Top Ten der britischen Charts.

== Quellen ==
<references />

== Weblinks ==
* [http://gabzgardiner.co.uk/ Offizielle Homepage]

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Benington Castle

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[[File:Ruins at Benington Lordship - geograph.org.uk - 993693.jpg|thumb|Benington Castle folly]]
'''Benington Castle''' is a ruined castle in the village of [[Benington, Hertfordshire|Benington]], near [[Stevenage]] in [[Hertfordshire]] at {{gbmapping|TL296236}}. It is a [[scheduled ancient monument]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://list.english-heritage.org.uk/resultsingle.aspx?uid=1007844 |title=1007844 - The National Hertitage List for England}}</ref>.

It was built as a [[Motte-and-bailey castle|motte and bailey]] fortress in the late 11th or early 12th century, founded by Peter de Valoignes. In 1136, Roger de Valoignes built a stone castle with a [[keep]]. In 1177, [[Henry II of England|King Henry II]] ordered that the tower be demolished but in 1192 the castle was in use again. It was finally destroyed in 1212, after [[Robert Fitzwalter]] rebelled against [[John, King of England|King John]]. Only the foundations of the keep and some earthworks now remain. In 1832, George Proctor added a neo-Norman gatehouse, summerhouse and curtain wall.

==References==
{{reflist}}
*[http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_midlands/166/benington.htm Benington Castle 1]
*[http://www.gatehouse-gazetteer.info/English%20sites/1531.html Benington Castle 2]
*Fry, Plantagenet Somerset, ''The David & Charles Book of Castles'', David & Charles, 1980. ISBN 0-7153-7976-3

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Knebworth House

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[[Image:Knebworth W front.JPG|thumb|right|300px|Knebworth House]]
'''Knebworth House''' is a [[country house]] in the civil parish of [[Knebworth]] in [[Hertfordshire]], [[England]].

==History and description==
The home of the [[Earl of Lytton|Lytton]] family since 1490, when Thomas Bourchier sold the reversion of the manor to Sir Robert Lytton, Knebworth House was originally a genuine red-brick Late Gothic [[manor house]], built round a central court as an open square. In 1813-16 the house was reduced to its west wing,<ref>[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=43588 'Parishes: Knebworth', ''A History of the County of Hertford'': volume 3 (1912), pp. 111-18.] Date accessed: 27 August 2007].</ref> which was remodelled in a Tudor Gothic style by [[John Biagio Rebecca]] for Mrs Bulwer-Lytton,<ref>[[Howard Colvin|Colvin, Howard]] (1995) ''A Biographical Dictionary of British Architects 1600-1840'', 3rd ed. New Haven: Yale University Press, ''s.v.'' "John Biagio Rebecca".</ref> and then was transformed in 1843-45 by Henry Edward Kendall, Jr. into the present [[Gothic Revival|Tudor Gothic]] structure.<ref>[[Howard Colvin|Colvin, Howard]] (1995) ''A Biographical Dictionary of British Architects 1600-1840'', 3rd ed. New Haven: Yale University Press, ''s.v.'' "Henry Edward Kendall", note.</ref> In 1913-1914 it was leased by [[Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich of Russia]] and his [[Morganatic marriage | morganatic]] wife [[Natalia Brasova]].<ref>Donald Crawford, ''The Last Tsar: Emperor Michael II'' (Kindle Location 630.) Murray McLellan. Kindle Edition</ref> Its most famous resident was [[Edward Bulwer-Lytton]], the [[Victorian era|Victorian]] author, dramatist and statesman, who embellished the gardens in a formal Italianate fashion. Much of the interior was redesigned by Sir [[Edwin Lutyens]], who simplified the main [[parterre]]. A [[herb garden]] in an interlaced quincunx design was drawn by [[Gertrude Jekyll]] in 1907 but not planted until 1982.

==The house today==
The current residents are [[Henry Lytton-Cobbold]] and his family.

The house is open to the public together with its surrounding gardens and grounds. The grounds include an adventure playground, mini railway (closed in 2012) and dinosaur park and host various events including classic car rallies, the annual Salvo Fair of architectural salvage and, since 1974, [[Concerts at Knebworth House|major open air rock and pop concerts]] from the likes of [[The Rolling Stones]], [[Led Zeppelin]], [[Pink Floyd]], [[Queen (band)|Queen]], [[Paul McCartney]], [[Robbie Williams]], [[Genesis (band)|Genesis]], [[The Beach Boys]], [[Deep Purple]], [[Eric Clapton]], [[Elton John]], [[Dire Straits]], [[Red Hot Chili Peppers]] and [[Oasis (band)|Oasis]].<ref>[http://www.knebworthhouse.com/rock/rockconcerts.htm "Knebworth: The Stately Home of Rock"]. Knebworth House.com. Retrieved 19 February 2011</ref>

==Radio and cinema==
[[Local radio]] station [[106 Jack FM (Hertfordshire)|106 Jack FM Hertfordshire]] broadcasts from the old [[pump house]], which provided water for the house.

Numerous films have been shot at Knebworth, including:
*''[[Anastasia (1956 film)|Anastasia]]'' (1956) - Palace of the Empress
*''[[Decline and Fall... of a Birdwatcher]]'' (1968)
*''[[Horror Hospital]]'' (1973)
*''[[The Big Sleep (1978 film)|The Big Sleep]]'' (1978) - General Sternwood's country mansion
*''[[The Great Muppet Caper]]'' (1980) - exterior of the Mallory Gallery
*''[[Sir Henry at Rawlinson End (film)|Sir Henry at Rawlinson End]]'' (1980) - interior and exterior
*''[[The Shooting Party]]'' (1985) - filmed entirely on location
*''[[Haunted Honeymoon]]'' (1986) - exterior of the home
*''[[Porterhouse_Blue#TV_mini-series|Porterhouse Blue]]'' (1987) - interior and exterior of the home of Sir Cathcart D'Eath
*''[[The Lair of the White Worm (film)|''The Lair of the White Worm'']]'' (1988) - exterior of the D'Ampton mansion
*''[[Batman (1989 film)|Batman]]'' (1989) - exterior scenes of [[Wayne Manor|Bruce Wayne's manor]]
*''[[The Canterville Ghost (1996 film)|The Canterville Ghost]]'' (1996)
*''[[Sacred Flesh]]'' (1999) - exterior scenes of the convent
*''[[Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London]]'' (2004) - some scenes in and around the grounds
*''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]'' (2005) - Yule Ball Staircase Scene
*''[[Jonathan Creek]]'' - provided the location of ''Metropolis'' in the 2008 Christmas Special.
*''[[The King's Speech]]'' (2010) - Balmoral Party and other scenes
*''[[The Hour (BBC TV series)]]'' (2011) - Lord Elms residence
*''[[The Scapegoat (2012 film)|The Scapegoat]]'' (2012) - significant interior and exterior scenes

==Notes==
{{Reflist}}

{{commonscat|Knebworth House}}
==External links==
*[http://www.knebworthhouse.com/ Knebworth House website]
*[http://www.flickr.com/groups/knebworthhouse/ Flickr Knebworth House Photo Group]
*[http://www.cobboldfht.com Cobbold Family History]
*[http://www.salvo-fair.com Salvo Fair]
*[http://www.imdb.com/search/title?locations=Knebworth%20House,%20Stevenage,%20Hertfordshire,%20England,%20UK Knebworth House on IMDb]

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[[Category:Gothic Revival architecture in Herefordshire]]
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[[Category:Historic house museums in Hertfordshire]]

Hilfield Castle

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'''Hilfield Castle''', also '''Hilfield Lodge''',<ref name="Prince2008">{{cite book|last=Prince|first=Hugh C.|title=Parks in Hertfordshire Since 1500|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=mOYyyPCRbuYC&pg=PA175|accessdate=19 June 2012|date=1 April 2008|publisher=Univ of Hertfordshire Press|isbn=978-0-9542189-9-7|page=175}}</ref> is a country estate and house about {{convert|1.8|mi}} by road southwest of [[Aldenham]], [[Hertfordshire]], on the outskirts of London. It contains a large reservoir which was built by French prisoners of war in the 1790s, <ref name="British journal of photography">{{cite book|title=British Journal of Photography|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=4vErAQAAIAAJ|accessdate=19 June 2012|date=1 July 2002|publisher=Henry Greenwood & Co., Ltd.|page=66}}</ref> and [[Elstree Aerodrome]] is located just to the east and the [[M1 motorway]] passes to the west. The castle dates to 1798-99, when it was built by architect [[Jeffry Wyatt]] for G.Villiers to replace [[Slys Castle]]. It is a picturesque Gothic design, and the estate includes numerous cottages, barns and a boathouse on the reservoir. [[Nikolaus Pevsner]] notes that it is a "castellated , turreted, and cemented house with a gatehouse complete with [[portcullis]]".<ref name="PevsnerCherry1977">{{cite book|last1=Pevsner|first1=Nikolaus|last2=Cherry|first2=Bridget|title=Hertfordshire|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=v9nm4_WewXQC&pg=PA196|accessdate=19 June 2012|date=11 March 1977|publisher=Yale University Press|isbn=978-0-300-09611-8|page=68}}</ref> He also notes that the entrance and south sides are symmetrical and that the conservatory is of "ecclesiastical appearance."<ref name="PevsnerCherry1977"/> The castle is built from brick with a 4-storey central tower "flanked by octagonal turrets to lower 4-storey bays with outer 2-storey bays with a later mansard attic."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-164168-hilfield-castle-bushey|title=Hilfield Castle, Bushey|publisher=British Listed Buildings|accessdate=19 June 2012}}</ref> The turrets have slit windows, which are machicolated and crenellated. Of note is the "octagonal Breakfast Room with a vaulted ceiling and a Gothic conservatory."<ref name="BanhamShrimpton1997">{{cite book|last1=Banham|first1=Joanna|last2=Shrimpton|first2=Leanda|title=Encyclopedia of Interior Design: M-Z.|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=XYlUAAAAMAAJ|accessdate=19 June 2012|year=1997|publisher=Fitzroy Dearborn|isbn=978-1-884964-19-0|page=1401}}</ref> It became a Grade II* listed building on 1 June 1984. It was owned for years by the Jefferis family.<ref name="Country life">{{cite book|title=Country Life|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=IdgjAQAAMAAJ|accessdate=19 June 2012|date=November 1971}}</ref>

The castle's close proximity to [[Borehamwood Studios]] and charismatic appearance has seen it feature in several TV series and films, including [[Stanley Kubrick]]'s 1962 picture ''[[Lolita (1962 film)|Lolita]]'' when it served as [[Peter Sellers]]'s “Pavor Manor”, [[George Pollock]]'s 1963 picture ''[[Murder at the Gallop]]'', and the 1969-70 ''[[Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased)]]'' episode "[[For the Girl Who Has Everything (Randall and Hopkirk Deceased)|For the Girl Who Has Everything]]" when it was occupied by [[Lois Maxwell]].<ref name="RHukLoc">{{cite web|url=http://www.randallandhopkirk.org.uk/locations_03_for_the_girl_who_has_everything.htm|title=Locations:For the Girl Who Has Everything|publisher=Randallandhopkirk.org.uk|accessdate=19 June 2012}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://assets.flavorwire.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/27._fs.jpg Photograph]

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Waytemore Castle

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'''Waytemore Castle''' was a castle in the town of [[Bishop's Stortford]] in [[Hertfordshire]], [[United Kingdom]]. ({{gbmapping|TL4900421473}}).

This began as a [[motte and bailey]] castle in the time of [[William I of England|William the Conqueror]]. A rectangular great tower was added on the motte in the 12th century. It was improved in the 13th century during the reign of [[John of England|King John]] and a licence to [[crenellation|crenellate]] was granted in the mid 14th century. It was slighted after the [[English Civil War|Civil War]]. In the 17th century it was used as a [[prison]].

Only earthworks, the large motte and foundations of a square tower can now be seen.

==History==

There are a number of mysteries surrounding the origin of Waytemore Castle, as well as the mound on which it stood, and in truth its actual beginnings may never be determined. Some historians believe the mound began as a [[Celts|Celtic]] [[Tumulus|barrow]], or grave mound, while others think it was a Saxon ‘buhr’ i.e. a moated and stockaded fortress adapted early in the 10th century by [[Edward the Elder]] as a defence against the invading [[Danes]].
It has always been thought that Waytemore Castle got its name from the very nature of its situation; the word ‘Wayte’ thought to be [[Anglo Saxon|Saxon]], meaning a place of ambush, and ‘more’ meaning a ‘fen or marsh’. However, there is now a suggestion that this translation meaning ‘place of ambush in a marsh’ is incorrect. Historian Jacqueline Cooper thinks it more likely that ‘waite’ is a corruption of ‘thwaite’, taken from an [[Old Norse]] word which has no English equivalent, and actually means ‘forest clearing’. The word ‘marr’ is another Old Norse word, meaning ‘boggy place’. If so, then this suggests that the later built Norman castle was built on an earlier site that was cleared out of damp woodland.

==Motte and Bailey==

Norman built, or Saxon, the transition of Stortford’s wooden fortress to masonry castle would probably have taken place soon after 1086, although it’s thought the keep wasn't constructed before 1135. The earth mound (pre-Norman or not) became the foundation for their familiar motte (mound) and bailey (courtyard) castle and its siting in the valley, as opposed to the usual high ground, was a deliberate move to command the important river crossing.

The {{convert|42|ft|m}} high mound was surrounded by a moat and its top protected by a curtain wall of [[flint]] and rubble some {{convert|9|ft|m}} thick. The later built keep, probably some {{convert|60|-|70|ft|m}} high, stood within this wall and to add to its prominence, and remind Saxon inhabitants of the town and surrounding areas of Norman power and conquest, its exterior walls were probably painted white with a mixture of lime and chalk. The discovery of foundations consisting of flint and rubble suggest it was rectangular in shape, but while three of its sides were straight, the northern end was [[convex curve|convex]] and bonded irregularly, in parts, with Roman bricks and medieval tiles.

==Ruins==
The remnants of wall that remain at the mound’s summit are those of the castle keep rebuilt by King John in 1214. The original well in the south-west corner is covered by a large steel plate.

The mound has never been properly excavated, although an investigation in 1850 did revealed parts of the existing wall and a few human bones. A local historian of the time, J.L. Glasscock, made further minor attempts at excavation in 1900 but found only a few Roman coins of the Lower Empire. The most informative find was the accidental discovery in the late 1990s, within the grounds, of a large number of human bones which, experts say, strongly suggests there may have been some kind of medieval hospital attached to the castle.
==References==
{{reflist}}
*Fry, Plantagenet Somerset, ''The David & Charles Book of Castles'', David & Charles, 1980. ISBN 0-7153-7976-3
*Stortford History, http://www.stortfordhistory.co.uk/guide8/waytemore-castle/

==External links==
*[http://www.ecastles.co.uk/stortford.html ECastles: Bishop's Stortford Castle]
*[http://www.stortfordhistory.co.uk/guide8/waytemore-castle/ Bishop's Stortford History: Waytemore Castle]

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Hertford Castle

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'''Hertford Castle''' was a [[Norman architecture|Norman]] castle situated by the [[River Lea]] in [[Hertford]], the [[county town]] of [[Hertfordshire]], [[England]].

==Early history==
Hertford Castle was built on a site first fortified by [[Edward the Elder]] around 911. By the time of the [[Norman conquest of England|Norman Invasion]] in 1066, a [[motte and bailey]] were on the site surrounded by a [[moat]]. [[William the Conqueror]] granted the castle to Peter de Valoignes, the [[High Sheriff of Hertfordshire|High Sheriff of Essex and hertfordshire]].

==Plantagenet era==
[[Henry II of England|Henry II]] took a great interest in the castle and its potential and it was practically reconstructed between 1170 and 1174. This included the building of the flint walls, drawbridges and gatehouses. The castle was further strengthened during the reign of [[Richard I of England|Richard I]] by his [[regent]], [[William Longchamp]]. By this time the castle was governed by the Crown after Robert de Valoignes had died in 1184 leaving no male heirs. However it had been claimed by [[Robert Fitzwalter]], Robert de Valoignes's son-in-law. He seized the castle and installed his own tenants and garrison. Although he was subsequently evicted by [[John of England|King John]], he was eventually appointed governor of the castle. His opposition to the Crown continued and in 1211 he fled to [[France]] and the castle was confiscated.

Following the death of Angelo Salvo in 1216, a French invasion [[siege|besieged]] the castle for a month until the governor, Walter de Godarvil, surrendered. However the country then supported [[Henry III of England|Henry III]] and by 1217 the French had left. Following this the castle's military role became secondary to its use as a royal residence and in 1299 [[Edward I of England|Edward I]] gave it to his second wife [[Marguerite of France (born 1282)|Margaret]].

During the reign of [[Edward II of England|Edward II]] the castle saw its first political prisoners, some of the [[Knights Templar]], in 1309. Edward's wife [[Isabella of France|Isabella]] and their son, [[Edward III of England|Edward III]] both spent much time in the castle.

During the [[Hundred Years' War]] the castle was used to detain prisoners of royal and noble rank. These included [[David II of Scotland|King David II of Scotland]] and, in 1359, [[John II of France|King John II of France]]. The following year the castle was granted to Edward's third son, [[John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster|John of Gaunt]] who spent much time there, using it as his chief country home when not abroad on campaigns. The defences were repaired and strengthened again at this time. When John of Gaunt died in 1399, [[Richard II of England|Richard II]] seized all the Lancastrian estates, including Hertford Castle, where he installed his new wife, the eight year old [[Isabella of Valois|Princess Isabella]].

The castle continued to remain in royal hands and in 1418 [[Henry V of England|Henry V]] granted it to his new wife, [[Catherine of Valois|Princess Katherine of France]], and they spent much time there together. Henry's son [[Henry VI of England|Henry VI]] spent much of his infancy at the castle. In 1445 he married [[Margaret of Anjou]] and granted her the castle. However as a result of the [[Wars of the Roses]] the crown went to [[Edward IV of England|Edward IV]] who granted the castle to his wife, [[Elizabeth Woodville]].

==Tudor period==
When [[Richard III of England|Richard III]] became king, the castle was granted to one of his greatest supporters, the [[Humphrey Stafford, 1st Duke of Buckingham|Duke of Buckingham]]. After the downfall of Richard III, [[Henry VII of England|Henry VII]] conferred the castle to his wife in 1487, but Henry himself spent little time at the castle. However, his son [[Henry VIII of England|Henry VIII]] spent considerable sums turning the castle into a civilian palace, including building the gatehouse, which still stands. Subsequently, [[Edward VI of England|Edward VI]] granted the castle to [[Mary I of England|Princess Mary]]. During her eventual reign, the castle was used to imprison [[Protestantism|Protestant]] [[martyr]]s. [[Elizabeth I of England|Elizabeth I]] was a frequent visitor to Hertford.

==Private ownership==
However, from the reign of [[James I of England|James I]] the castle ceased to be a royal residence and it fell into decay. After [[Charles I of England|Charles I]] came to the throne, the castle was granted to [[William Cecil, 2nd Earl of Salisbury]]. Much of the castle was now in ruins having not having been used since Tudor times. The castle was leased to Sir William Harrington of Hertingfordbury Park, who carried out work to restore the buildings. He then assigned his lease to Sir William Cowper, Collector of Customs at the Port of London. From this time the castle remained in the ownership of the Cecil family, who leased it out to a succession of occupiers, many of them successors to William Cowper. Around 1790 the south wing was added to the gatehouse. Around 1800 a new gateway and lodge were built by the Marquis of Downshire.

Between 1805 and 1809, the castle became the home of the [[East India Company College]]. In 1822, a general dispensary was established at the castle by the Rev. Thomas Lloyd, who was a prime mover in charitable work in the town.

In 1911, the Hertford Corporation leased the gatehouse of the castle (which was all that then remained) from the [[Earl of Salisbury]] to house its administration. The grounds became a public garden. In the 1930s, the north wing was added to the gatehouse and, subsequently, what was left of the castle was given to the town by the Earl of Salisbury. Hertford Castle now houses the offices of the town council.

==See also==
* [[Hertford Museum]]

==References==
*[http://www.hertford.net/history/castle/ Hertford Castle 1]
*[http://www.gatehouse-gazetteer.info/English%20sites/1540.html Hertford Castle 2]
*Fry, Plantagenet Somerset, ''The David & Charles Book of Castles'', David & Charles, 1980. ISBN 0-7153-7976-3.

==External links==
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*[http://www.castlepictures.com/hertford-castle.shtml Secret tunnels in Hertford]

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Findet Dorie

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| image = Finding Dory.svg
| caption = Official film logo
| director = [[Andrew Stanton]]
| producer = Lindsey Collins
| writer = Victoria Strouse
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* [[Albert Brooks]]
* [[Diane Keaton]]
* [[Eugene Levy]]
* [[Ty Burrell]]
* [[Willem Dafoe]]
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| studio = [[Walt Disney Pictures]] [[Pixar Animation Studios]]
| distributor = [[Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures|Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures]]
| released = {{Film date|2016|6|17}}
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'''''Finding Dory''''' is an upcoming 2016 [[computer animation|computer-animated]] film produced by [[Pixar|Pixar Animation Studios]] and the sequel to the 2003 Pixar film ''[[Finding Nemo]]''. [[Andrew Stanton]], who directed the original film, will return as director.<ref name="HR1">{{cite news|last=Kit|first=Borys|title=Andrew Stanton to Direct Pixar's 'Finding Nemo' Sequel|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/andrew-stanton-pixar-finding-nemo-sequel-350267|accessdate=2 April 2013|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=7 July 2012}}</ref><ref name="WSJ1">{{cite news|last=Farley|first=Christopher John|title=Ellen DeGeneres to Star in ‘Nemo’ Sequel ‘Finding Dory’|url=http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2013/04/02/ellen-degeneres-to-star-in-nemo-sequel-finding-dory/|accessdate=2 April 2013|newspaper=The Wall Street Journal|date=2 April 2013}}</ref> The film is scheduled to be released on June 17, 2016.<ref>{{cite news|last=Keegan|first=Rebecca|title='The Good Dinosaur' moved to 2015, leaving Pixar with no 2014 film|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-pixar-good-dinosaur-pushed-to-2015-20130918,0,1607398.story|accessdate=18 September 2013|newspaper=The Los Angeles Times|date=18 September 2013}}</ref> It has also been confirmed that characters from the first film will appear in the sequel, including Dory, Nemo, Marlin and the "Tank Gang."<ref name = "Dory">{{cite web|last=Risley|first=Matt|title=Pixar confirm Finding Nemo sequel|url=http://www.totalfilm.com/news/pixar-confirm-finding-nemo-sequel-finding-dory|accessdate=2 April 2013|publisher=Total Film|date=2 April 2013}}</ref>

==Plot==
''Finding Dory'' will be focused on the amnesiac character Dory, and will explore the idea of her being reunited with her family.<ref name="Dory" /> The setting is one year after ''Finding Nemo'' and will be set off the coast of [[California]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Zeitchik|first=Steven|title=Ellen DeGeneres' 'Nemo' sequel, 'Finding Dory,' set for 2015|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-finding-nemo-sequel-release-date-dory-ellen-degeneres-20130402,0,2156856.story|accessdate=2 April 2013|newspaper=The Los Angeles Times|date=2 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Lussier|first=Germain|title=‘Finding Nemo’ Sequel Officially Called ‘Finding Dory,’ Releases November 25, 2015|url=http://www.slashfilm.com/finding-nemo-sequel-officially-called-finding-dory-releases-november-25-2015/#more-169278|publisher=/Film|accessdate=2 April 2013}}</ref>

==Cast==
* [[Ellen DeGeneres]] as Dory, a [[Paracanthurus hepatus|Pacific regal blue tang]]<ref name=THRcast/>
* [[Albert Brooks]] as Marlin, a [[Ocellaris clownfish|clownfish]], Nemo's father<ref name=THRcast/>
* [[Diane Keaton]] as Jenny, Dory’s mother<ref name=THRcast>{{cite news|last=Schillaci|first=Sophie|title=D23: Disney Sets Voice Casts for 'Finding Dory,' 'Inside Out' and 'Good Dinosaur'|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/d23-ty-burrell-diane-keaton-603503|accessdate=9 August 2013|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=9 August 2013}}</ref>
* [[Eugene Levy]] as Charlie, Dory’s father<ref name=THRcast/>
* [[Ty Burrell]] as Bailey, a [[beluga whale]]<ref name=THRcast/>
* [[Willem Dafoe]] as Gill, a [[moorish idol]] who was one of Nemo's tank inhabitants in the first film<ref>{{cite web|title=Willem Dafoe confirms he’s back for Finding Dory|url=http://www.totalfilm.com/news/willem-dafoe-confirms-he-s-back-for-finding-dory|publisher=[[Total Film]]|accessdate=7 October 2013}}</ref>
It was also announced that Nemo and the "Tank Gang" would return, as well as many other original characters from ''Nemo'', in addition to several new ones.<ref>{{cite web|last=Doty|first=Meriah|title=Move Over, Nemo: Disney Announces Ellen-Powered ‘Finding Dory’ Sequel|url=http://movies.yahoo.com/blogs/movie-talk/dory-keeps-swimming-finding-nemo-sequel-170302573.html|work=Movie Talk on Yahoo! Movies|publisher=Yahoo! Inc.|accessdate=27 April 2013}}</ref> It is unknown if Jacques will reappear for the sequel because his voice actor, [[Joe Ranft]], died in a car accident in 2005 during production of ''[[Cars (film)|Cars]]''.

==Production==
In 2005, after disagreements between Disney's [[Michael Eisner]] and Pixar's [[Steve Jobs]] over the distribution of Pixar's films, Disney announced that they would be creating a new animation studio, [[Circle 7 Animation]], to make sequels to the seven Disney-owned Pixar films (which consisted of the films released between 1995 and 2006).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2005/08/08/655.aspx|title=The Skinny on Circle Seven|first=Jim|last=Hill|date=August 7, 2005|accessdate=March 27, 2012}}</ref> The studio had put ''[[Toy Story 3]]'' and ''[[Monsters University|Monsters, Inc. 2]]'' into development, and had also hired screenwriter Laurie Craig to write a draft for ''Finding Nemo 2''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://animatedviews.com/2012/bob-hilgenberg-and-rob-muir-on-the-rise-and-fall-of-disneys-circle-7-animation/|title=Bob Hilgenberg and Rob Muir on the Rise and Fall of Disney’s Circle 7 Animation|first=Josh|last=Armstrong|date=March 5, 2012|accessdate=March 27, 2012}}</ref> Circle 7 was subsequently shut down after [[Robert Iger]] replaced Eisner as CEO of Disney and arranged the acquisition of Pixar.

In July 2012, it was reported that [[Andrew Stanton]] was developing a sequel to ''Finding Nemo'',<ref name="sequel">{{cite web|url=http://www.deadline.com/2012/07/john-carter-helmer-andrew-stanton-dives-back-into-animation-with-finding-nemo-sequel|title=‘John Carter’ Helmer Andrew Stanton Dives Back Into Animation With ‘Finding Nemo’ Sequel |publisher=Deadline.com |accessdate=July 18, 2012}}</ref> with Victoria Strouse writing the script and a schedule to be released in 2016.<ref name="FN2">{{cite news|last=Kit|first=Borys|title=Andrew Stanton to Direct Pixar's 'Finding Nemo' Sequel|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/andrew-stanton-pixar-finding-nemo-sequel-350267|accessdate=July 17, 2012|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=July 17, 2012}}</ref> However, the same day the news of a potential sequel broke, director Andrew Stanton posted a message on his personal Twitter calling into question the accuracy of these reports. The message said, "Didn't you all learn from ''[[Chicken Little (2005 film)|Chicken Little]]''? Everyone calm down. Don't believe everything you read. Nothing to see here now. #skyisnotfalling"<ref>{{cite web|last=Stanton|first=Andrew|title=@andrewstanton|url=https://twitter.com/andrewstanton/status/225380771039420416|publisher=Twitter|accessdate=23 August 2012}}</ref> According to the report by ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' published in August 2012, [[Ellen DeGeneres]] was in negotiations to reprise her role of Dory.<ref>{{cite news|last=Rose|first=Lacey|title=Ellen DeGeneres in Talks to Return for 'Finding Nemo' Sequel (Exclusive)|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/ellen-degeneres-finding-nemo-sequal-pixar-364553|accessdate=August 22, 2012|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=August 21, 2012}}</ref> In September 2012, it was confirmed by Stanton saying: "What was immediately on the list was writing a second ''[[John Carter (film)|Carter]]'' movie. When that went away, everything slid up. I know I'll be accused by more sarcastic people that it's a reaction to ''Carter'' not doing well, but only in its timing, but not in its conceit."<ref>{{cite news|last=Keegan|first=Rebecca|title=Director Andrew Stanton looks back on 'John Carter's' rocky path|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-john-carter-director-20120908,0,4090564,full.story|accessdate=September 8, 2012|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|date=September 8, 2012}}</ref> In February 2013, it was confirmed by the press that [[Albert Brooks]] would reprise the role of Marlin in the sequel.<ref>{{cite news|last=Fleming Jr.|first=Mike|title=Albert Brooks Hooks Deal To Reprise In ‘Finding Nemo 2′|url=http://www.deadline.com/2013/02/albert-brooks-hooks-deal-to-reprise-in-finding-nemo-2/|accessdate=February 12, 2013|publisher=[[Deadline.com]]|date=February 12, 2013}}</ref>

In April 2013, Disney announced the sequel, ''Finding Dory'', confirming that [[Ellen DeGeneres]] and [[Albert Brooks]] would be reprising their roles as Dory and Marlin, respectively. Following a long campaign for a sequel on ''[[The Ellen DeGeneres Show]]'', DeGeneres stated: {{quote|"I have waited for this day for a long, long, long, long, long, long time. I'm not mad it took this long. I know the people at Pixar were busy creating ''Toy Story 16''. But the time they took was worth it. The script is fantastic. And it has everything I loved about the first one: It's got a lot of heart, it's really funny, and the best part is—it's got a lot more Dory."<ref>{{cite news|last=Hilton|first=Perez|title=Finding Nemo Um.. How about finding dory|url=http://perezhilton.com/2013-04-02-finding-nemo-finding-dory-spinoff-project-2015#.UVslihysiSo|accessdate=April 2, 2013|date=April 2, 2013}}</ref>}}

In a ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' interview, Stanton talked about the sequel's origin: "There was polite inquiry from Disney (about a ''Finding Nemo'' sequel). I was always 'No sequels, no sequels.' But I had to get on board from a [[Vice president|VP]] standpoint. (Sequels) are part of the necessity of our staying afloat, but we don't want to have to go there for those reasons. We want to go there creatively, so we said (to Disney), 'Can you give us the timeline about when we release them? Because we'd like to release something we actually want to make, and we might not come up with it the year you want it.'"<ref>{{cite news|last=Keegan|first=Rebecca|title=With 'Despicable Me 2' and more, movies revisit the sequel debate|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-ca-despicable-me-2-sequels-20130707,0,6099932,full.story|accessdate=August 7, 2013|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|date=July 5, 2013}}</ref>

The film's ending was revised after Pixar executives viewed [[Blackfish (film)|''Blackfish'']], a documentary film, which focuses on dangers of keeping [[Killer whale|orca whales]] in captivity. Initially, some of the characters would end in a [[SeaWorld]]-like marine park, but the revision gave them an option to leave.<ref>{{cite news|last=Kaufman|first=Amy|title='Blackfish' gives Pixar second thoughts on 'Finding Dory' plot|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-blackfish-seaworld-finding-dory-pixar-20130808,0,7662071.story|accessdate=9 August 2013|newspaper=The Los Angeles Times|date=9 August 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Barnes|first=Brooks|title=‘Finding Nemo’ Sequel Is Altered in Response to Orcas Documentary|url=http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/08/09/finding-nemo-sequel-is-altered-in-response-to-orcas-documentary/?_r=0|accessdate=10 August 2013|newspaper=The New York Times|date=9 August 2013}}</ref> On September 18, 2013, it was announced that the film would be pushed back to a June 17, 2016 release. Pixar's ''[[The Good Dinosaur]]'' was moved to the November 25, 2015 slot in order to allow more time for production of the film.<ref>http://www.slashfilm.com/pixar-skips-2014-as-the-good-dinosaur-shifts-to-2015-and-finding-dory-to-2016/</ref>

==Release==
''Finding Dory'' is scheduled to be released on June 17, 2016.<ref name="HR1"/><ref name="WSJ1"/>

==See also==
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==References==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb title|2277860}}
* {{bcdb title|143826}}

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Lenny McLean

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{{Infobox person
| name = Lenny McLean
| image =
| imagesize = 200px
| birthname = Leonard John McLean
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1949|4|09|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Hoxton]], London, England
| death_date = {{Death date and age|1998|7|28|1949|4|9|df=yes}}
| death_place = [[London Borough of Bexley|Bexley]], London, England
| othername = The Guv'nor
| yearsactive = 1970s–1998
| occupation = Actor, author, bouncer, boxer
| website = http://www.lennymclean.co.uk
}}
'''Leonard John''' "'''Lenny'''" '''McLean''' (9 April 1949 – 28 July 1998), also known as "'''The Guv'nor'''," was an [[East End of London]] [[bareknuckle boxing|bareknuckle fighter]], [[bouncer (doorman)|bouncer]], criminal and prisoner, author, businessman, bodyguard, enforcer, weightlifter, television presenter and actor, and has been referred to as "the hardest man in [[UK|Britain]]".

McLean's pugilist reputation began in the late 1960s and was sustained through to the mid-1980s. He has stated that he had been involved in up to 4,000 fight contests.

McLean claimed in his autobiography to have been well known in the criminal underworld. As a respected and feared figure, he often associated with such people as the [[Kray twins]], [[Ronnie Biggs]], [[Dave Courtney]] and [[Charles Bronson (prisoner)|Charles Bronson]]. He was also known in the London [[nightclub|nightclub scene]] as a [[bouncer (doorman)|bouncer]], where he often managed security.

In his later life, McLean became an actor, performing his most acclaimed role of 'Barry The Baptist' in [[Guy Ritchie]]'s 1998 British gangster comedy film: ''[[Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels]]''.

==Early life==
Lenny McLean was born into a large working-class family in [[Hoxton]] in the [[East End of London]]. His father, Leonard McLean senior, had been a [[Royal Marine]] during the Second World War, but after being debilitated by a near-fatal disease which he contracted in India he became a petty criminal and swindler. He died when Lenny was six years old, and was buried in a [[Burial#Unmarked grave|pauper's grave]], as many working class men of the time were.

Lenny's mother, Rose, later married Jim Irwin, who was, like her previous husband, a [[confidence trick|conman]]{{citation needed|date=May 2013}}. Unlike the elder McLean, Irwin was also a [[domestic violence|violent]] alcoholic, who physically abused Lenny and his brothers for many years{{citation needed|date=May 2013}}. By the age of ten, McLean had suffered many broken bones. However, when Lenny's infant brother Raymond was beaten brutally with a belt, McLean's great-uncle [[Jimmy Spinks]]—a feared local gangster—attacked Irwin, nearly killing him, and threatened to cut his throat should he ever need to return to protect the children again.

Lenny admired his great-uncle thereafter and when he became a street fighter he said that he considered every victory to be won on behalf of his vulnerable younger self{{citation needed|date=May 2013}}. He expressed the rage resulting from his abusive childhood with such abandon that often it would take several men to separate him from his defeated opponent{{citation needed|date=May 2013}}.

During his teenage years, McLean mixed with various criminals for whom he ran errands. He was arrested for petty crimes and served 18 months in prison. After he was dismissed from his first legitimate job for beating up his [[Construction foreman|foreman]], he worked at odd jobs. By the age of fifteen, McLean realised he could earn a living from fighting and pursued it as his main means of income.

McLean's first unlicensed boxing match came about as a result of a chance meeting while in his late teens: when his car broke down in the [[Blackwall Tunnel]] he abandoned it and went to buy a replacement from an associate known as Kenny Mac, a [[Romani people|gypsy]] [[used-car salesman]] in Kingsland Road, [[London Borough of Hackney|Hackney]], only to find the replacement quickly failed too. McLean returned later to demand his money back, but rather than repay it, Kenny Mac offered to give McLean a new car in exchange for McLean fighting in one of Mac's organised bouts later that night in Kenny's yard. McLean's opponent was just under {{convert|7|ft|cm}} tall and weighed {{convert|20|stone|kg}}{{citation needed|date=May 2013}}; he lasted less than a minute against McLean, earning McLean £500, a considerable prize at the time.

Kenny Mac and McLean became friends and on numerous later bouts Mac acted as McLean's boxing manager, with McLean subsequently becoming the best-known bare knuckle street fighter in Britain.

==Personal life==
Aged twenty, McLean married Val. They had two children, a boy and a girl, named Jamie and Kelly. McLean described his family as his "rock," whose existence helped him to reject a life solely devoted to crime, and for whom he maintained some self-control during his fights.

==Unlicensed boxing==
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When [[Frank Warren (promoter)|Frank Warren]] formed the National Boxing Council in the 1970s, it allowed the toughest underground fighters in Britain to compete legally. McLean, unable to become a licensed boxer due to his violent reputation and criminal record, entered the world of unlicensed boxing (which, though legal, was not sanctioned by the [[British Boxing Board of Control]]), and he quickly became one of its brightest stars. His most famous bout was against James 'Foreman' Soreman. The notorious Essex fighter had earned a name for himself by flattening skulls with his forehead. The fight went down to the final round, where Soreman illegally headbutted Mclean and was subsequently disqualified.

McLean, who in his prime was six feet two inches (188 cm) tall and weighed over twenty stone (127 kg), boasted that he could beat anybody, in either a legitimate match or in an unlicensed match with or without gloves, and reputedly sent out challenges to many of the famous boxers of the day, including [[Muhammad Ali]] and [[Mr. T]], though neither contest materialised.

McLean had a brutal trilogy of unlicensed matches with arch-rival [[Roy Shaw|Roy "Pretty Boy" Shaw]], a former patient of [[Broadmoor Hospital]]. McLean lost to Shaw once via verbal submission, which McLean justified by claiming his gloves had been tampered with, thus reducing their maneuverability. McLean beat Shaw in a rematch with a dramatic first-round [[knockout]] in which Shaw was knocked out of the ring. In their final bout, McLean ended the feud with a brutal first-round knockout at the [[Rainbow Theatre (Finsbury Park)|Rainbow Theatre]] in [[Finsbury Park, London]] in September 1978.

However, McLean was not invincible nor a professional athlete and large portions of his career cannot be verified. He was allegedly twice knocked out by [[Johnny Waldron|Johnny "Big Bad" Waldron]] during the early days of his boxing career, both times in the first round. He was also knocked out in the first round by George Langley, twice stopped in matches against [[Cliff Field]], and beaten on points by [[Kevin Paddock]] (none of which are mentioned in McLean's autobiography), although McLean always maintained that he had never lost a fight "on the cobbles" or outside the ring.

Despite these defeats, McLean claims to have competed in almost four thousand fights over three decades, and only lost a small number of these. This led many to accept McLean as the unofficial Heavyweight Champion of the World in unlicensed boxing.

==Other professions==
With his growing fame, McLean also became known as "The King of Bouncers" around many of the clubs and pubs in London.

McLean was also a [[publican]], holding joint ownership of a [[public house]] in the [[East End of London]] named the "Guv'Nors" along with Charlie Kray, elder brother of the [[Kray twins]], reputed to be the "most legitimate" of the three brothers.

McLean has also been described as a "fixer" and a "minder" (or [[bodyguard]]) for criminals and celebrities including [[Mike Reid (actor)|Mike Reid]], [[Freddie Starr]], [[Boy George]], and the casts of television shows such as ''[[EastEnders]]'' and ''[[The Bill]]''.

According to McLean's autobiography, his name was useful for the smooth progress of various criminal dealings, and to warn off members of the [[Provisional Irish Republican Army]] and the [[Mafia]].

==Attempts on McLean's life==
Being the best-known figure in unlicensed boxing produced for McLean not only fans, but also enemies, including some of his rivals' supporters, and some who had lost money betting on McLean's opponents. McLean also made enemies from years of ejecting people from pubs and clubs. He suffered two bullet wounds from separate attacks, and was attacked from behind and stabbed on two occasions.

McLean has said that he later caught up with and punished one of his assailants, a drug addict named Barry Dalton, who had attempted to shoot McLean at his home while his children were in the house. Dalton had also made many other enemies, and a year later was found dead with a bullet in his head, a murder for which McLean asserted his innocence. (McLean L, The Guv'nor, Blake Publishing, 2003)

==1992 court case==
In 1992, McLean was working as the head doorman at the [[Hippodrome, London|The Hippodrome]] in London's [[Leicester Square]], when he ejected a man named Gary Humphries who was reportedly on drugs, [[streaking]] through the nightclub and harassing women and urinating on the floor.<ref>http://www.courtnewsuk.co.uk/crime_archive/?id=25941</ref> McLean admitted to "giving him a backhander." Humphries died later that night and was found to have a broken [[Human jawbone|jawbone]] and severe neck injuries.

McLean was arrested for the [[murder in English law|murder]] of Gary Humphries by the same policeman who had caught the [[Kray twins]], [[Superintendent (police)|Superintendent]] Leonard "Nipper" Read. McLean immediately protested his innocence, and claimed the police had a vendetta against him because of his association with the Krays.

McLean's charge was reduced to [[manslaughter in English law|manslaughter]], of which he was cleared at the [[Old Bailey]] when it emerged that Humphries had been in a scuffle with the police after being ejected from the nightclub. Reportedly, the police had forcefully restrained him with a [[stranglehold]]. Professor Gresham, a [[pathologist]] who had worked on many high-profile murder cases, gave evidence that the stranglehold applied by the police probably caused the neck injuries which probably caused Mr Humphries' death.

However, it was determined that McLean was responsible for Humphries' broken jaw, and McLean served an 18-month prison sentence for [[grievous bodily harm]].

==Acting career==
McLean was featured prominently in a television documentary on nightclub security staff, titled ''Bounce: Behind The Velvet Rope''. He gravitated towards acting after being introduced to an agent by two long-term show-business friends, [[Mike Reid (actor)|Mike Reid]] and [[Freddie Starr]], for whom he had "minded," and also after "minding" the cast of television shows such as ''[[EastEnders]]'' and ''[[The Bill]]''. McLean started in such roles as Eddie Davies in [[ITV Network|ITV]]'s Customs drama ''[[The Knock]]'', and moved to small roles such as that of a police chief in ''[[The Fifth Element]]'', his most acclaimed role being in [[Guy Ritchie]]'s ''[[Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels]]'', playing the part of 'Barry The Baptist'.

==Death==
It was during the filming of [[Guy Ritchie]]'s ''[[Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels]]'' that McLean was struck ill by what he believed to be the flu. He was professionally diagnosed with [[pleurisy]], though further x-ray examination proved he was suffering from lung cancer which had [[metastasized]] to his brain. He died shortly afterward, on 28 July 1998, in [[London Borough of Bexley|Bexley]], London,<ref>[http://www.findmypast.com/BirthsMarriagesDeaths.jsp Deaths England and Wales 1984–2006]{{dead link|date=July 2012}}</ref> a few weeks prior to the release of the film. Director [[Guy Ritchie]] dedicated the film to him and had billboards for the film changed to feature McLean in tribute.

==Books==
Lenny McLean's autobiography, titled ''The Guv'nor'', written with [[Peter Gerrard (writer)|Peter Gerrard]], was published shortly before his death, and immediately occupied the number one position on the bestsellers' list. Since McLean's death, Peter Gerrard has written another book about McLean, titled ''The Guv'nor: A Celebration''. McLean's widow, Val, has written ''Married To The Guv'nor'' with Peter Gerrard, and, with Anthony Thomas, has produced a second book about McLean titled ''The Guv'nor Through The Eyes Of Others''.

==Lenny McLean film==
In his autobiography, McLean recounts that various [[film studio]]s had expressed an interest in making a film based on his life and career in unlicensed boxing. McLean wanted [[Craig Fairbrass]] to portray him as he had known the actor for some time and also considered that Fairbrass resembled himself as a younger man. McLean travelled to Hollywood, California, to discuss the matter with film studio executives, but their preference for [[Sylvester Stallone]] for the part caused McLean to discontinue negotiations. Meanwhile, British [[Rugby union|rugby]] star [[Lawrence Dallaglio]], actor [[Ray Winstone]] and pop star [[Phil Collins]] also showed interest in the role.{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}} However, the plan suffered funding problems. One supposed film promoter, later found to have been a conman, took more than a million pounds from McLean and disappeared. The plan has been in uncertain hiatus since McLean's death. [[World Wrestling Entertainment]] wrestler [[Darren Matthews|William Regal]] said in a television interview that he had been offered the role, but this has never come to fruition.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExfhkbjtDmk |title=Interview with William Regal |publisher=Youtube.com |date=11 December 2007 |accessdate=2012-07-21}}</ref>

==See also==
*[[List of bare-knuckle boxers]]
*[[Bouncer (doorman)#Notable names|List of notable bouncers]]
*[[List of notable brain tumor patients]]

==References and notes==
*{{Cite book | author=Gerrard, Peter | title=The Guv'nor | publisher=John Blake Publishing Ltd | year=1998 | isbn=1857825705}}
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==External links==
* {{IMDb name|id=0572597|title=Lenny McLean}}
* The Official Lenny McLean Site
* The Guv'nor – An Independent UK film from Planzed

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Select Model Management

2013-08-04T16:35:21Z

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'''Select Model Management''' is a [[modeling agency|modelling agency]] based in [[London]]. Founded and owned by Tandy Anderson and sisters Claire and Chrissie Castagnetti, they opened the agency over 25 years ago.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://models.com/agency/Select-Model-Management/profile |title=Select Model Management |work=Models.com |accessdate=21 January 2013}}</ref>{{verify credibility|date=January 2013}} Models represented include [[Stella Tennant]], [[Angela Lindvall]], [[Natasha Poly]], [[Doutzen Kroes]], [[Mariacarla Boscono]], and [[Agyness Deyn]]. Celebrities represented by the agency include singer [[Cher Lloyd]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://metro.co.uk/2012/02/23/cher-lloyd-to-take-modelling-world-by-storm-after-signing-to-select-329424/ |title=Cher Lloyd to take modelling world by storm after signing to Select |date=23 February 2012 |work=metro.co.uk |accessdate=22 January 2013}}</ref> [[Kelly Brook]],<ref name=entnews>{{cite web |url=http://www.entnewsusa.com/News/CelebrityNews/1KF/Kelly-Brook-joins-Select-Model-Management |title=Kelly Brook joins Select Model Management |date=11 January 2013 |work=entnewsusa.com |accessdate=22 January 2013}}</ref> and [[The Saturdays]].<ref name=entnews/>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.selectmodel.com/site/select.aspx Official Website]

[[Category:Model agencies]]
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George of Wales

2013-07-08T15:43:47Z

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[[File:Duchess and Duke of Cambridge.JPG|thumb|The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the balcony of [[Buckingham Palace]] on 15 June 2013]]

The first child of [[Prince William, Duke of Cambridge]], and his wife, [[Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge]], is due to be born on 13 July 2013.<ref name="duedate">{{cite news|title=Duchess of Cambridge's baby 'could be due 10 days earlier'|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/theroyalfamily/10141593/Kate-Middleton-baby-could-be-due-10-days-earlier.html|publisher=The Telegraph|accessdate=30 June 2013|date=25 June 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Speculation mounts on early arrival for royal baby|url=http://uk.reuters.com/article/2013/06/26/uk-britain-royal-baby-idUKBRE95P0ZG20130626|accessdate=27 June 2013|newspaper=Reuters|date=26 June 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Royal baby watch: Buggies, birth signs and bookies - the latest regal rumours|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/royal-baby-watch-buggies-birth-signs-and-bookies--the-latest-regal-rumours-8675458.html|accessdate=27 June 2013|newspaper=The Independent|date=26 June 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Prince Charles gives strong hint Royal baby is a boy|url=http://tvnz.co.nz/world-news/prince-charles-gives-strong-hint-royal-baby-boy-5477768|work=One News|publisher=TVNZ|accessdate=27 June 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Will Kate Middleton Breast-Feed the Royal Baby?|url=http://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/kate-middleton-breast-feed/story?id=19491957#.UcvdLtjLmYE|publisher=ABC News|accessdate=27 June 2013|date=26 June 2013}}</ref> ''[[The Washington Post]]'' described it as "the world’s most famous baby".<ref name="Rainey"/>

== Pregnancy ==
[[File:St Mary's Hospital 02.jpg|thumb|left|[[St Mary's Hospital, London]], where the baby is expected to be born]]
On 3 December 2012, [[St James's Palace]] announced that the Duchess was pregnant with her first child. The announcement was made earlier in the pregnancy than is traditional as she had been admitted to [[King Edward VII's Hospital Sister Agnes]] suffering from [[hyperemesis gravidarum]].<ref>{{cite news|title = Royal pregnancy: Duchess leaves hospital|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20626495|date=6 December 2012|accessdate=6 December 2012|publisher=[[BBC News]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting a baby|url=http://www.dukeandduchessofcambridge.org/news-and-diary/the-duke-and-duchess-of-cambridge-are-expecting-baby|date=3 December 2012|accessdate=6 December 2012|publisher=Clarence House}}</ref> On 14 January 2013, St James's Palace announced that the child is due to be born in July 2013 and that the Duchess's condition is improving.<ref name="Kate's baby">{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21009648|title=Duchess of Cambridge due to give birth in July|date =14 January 2013|accessdate=14 January 2013|publisher=[[BBC News Online]]}}</ref>

According to Palace officials, the Duke and Duchess have chosen not to find out the sex of their child prior to the birth.<ref name="duedate"/><ref name="BBC">{{cite web|title=William and Kate 'don't know' royal baby's sex|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22976895|work=BBC News|publisher=BBC|accessdate=27 June 2013|date=19 June 2013}}</ref> The birth is expected to take place in the Lindo Wing of [[St Mary's Hospital, London]] – the same hospital in which Prince William and his brother, [[Prince Harry of Wales|Prince Harry]], were born to [[Diana, Princess of Wales]], in 1982 and 1984 respectively. The [[Elizabeth II|Queen]]'s former gynaecologist, [[Marcus Setchell]], is expected to deliver the child assisted by the Queen’s current gynaecologist, [[Alan Farthing]]. The Duchess intends to give birth [[natural childbirth|naturally]].<ref name="duedate"/><ref name="BBC"/>

Following the birth, an official notice signed by medical staff containing the baby’s sex, weight and time of birth will be delivered to [[Buckingham Palace]], probably under police escort.<ref name="duedate"/><ref name="BBC1">{{cite web|title=Royal historian on plans for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's baby|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22977518|publisher=BBC|accessdate=28 June 2013|date=19 June 2013}}</ref> The public announcement of the birth will be made by placing the official notice on an easel on the Palace forecourt at the central gates,<ref name="duedate"/><ref name="BBC"/> after the Queen, senior members of the [[British Royal Family|royal family]] and the [[family of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge|family of the Duchess]] have been informed.<ref name="BBC"/>

The event is expected to generate £260 million worldwide, mostly from tourism, souvenirs, and birth-related festivities.<ref name="Rainey"/>

The Duke is expected to take two weeks' [[Parental leave|paternity leave]] allowed by the [[Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom)|Ministry of Defence]].<ref name="BBC"/> The Duke and Duchess are expected to move into their [[Kensington Palace]] apartment with their child later in 2013, following its £1m refurbishment as a family home.<ref>{{cite web|title=£1 million home for new Royal baby|url=http://www.scotsman.com/news/uk/1-million-home-for-new-royal-baby-1-2979027|publisher=Scotsman.com|accessdate=28 June 2013|date=28 June 2013}}</ref>

===Reactions===
The then [[Prime Minister of Australia]] [[Julia Gillard]], despite advocating the [[Republicanism in Australia|abolition of the monarchy in Australia]], was photographed knitting a toy kangaroo for the baby.<ref name="Rainey">{{cite news|last=Rainey|first=Sarah|title=Duchess of Cambridge: The world is going wild for the royal baby|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/kate-middleton/10145993/Duchess-of-Cambridge-The-world-is-going-wild-for-the-royal-baby.html?placement=mid1|publisher=The Telegraph|accessdate=28 June 2013|date=27 June 2013}}</ref> Members of the [[Monarchist League of Canada]] have been asking for "significant monuments to be lit up in blue or pink, such as [[Toronto]]'s [[CN Tower]] or [[Niagara Falls]]", to mark the birth.<ref name="Rainey"/> In response to the increasing public interest in the event, the [[Museum of London]] opened an exhibition of royal infant clothes and memorabilia on 28 June 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Royal baby fever at the Museum of London|url=http://www.standard.co.uk/news/royal-baby-fever-at-the-museum-of-london-8678184.html|work=London Evening Standard|accessdate=28 June 2013|date=28 June 2013}}</ref>

==Title and style==
On 31 December 2012, [[Elizabeth II|Queen Elizabeth II]], the grandmother of the Duke, issued [[letters patent]] enabling all children of the eldest son of the [[Prince of Wales]] to enjoy the princely title and style of ''[[Royal Highness]]'', as opposed to only the eldest son.<ref>{{London Gazette |issue=60384|startpage=213 |date=8 January 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Royal baby girl 'would be princess'|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20962102|date=9 January 2013|newspaper=BBC News|accessdate=6 July 2013}}</ref> The child will therefore be a [[British prince|prince]] or [[British princess|princess]] with the style ''Royal Highness''. Following the custom of royal babies born to princes who hold a [[Royal dukedoms in the United Kingdom|royal dukedom]], the child will be styled ''Prince/Princess (Name) of Cambridge''. The child, regardless of sex, will be third in the [[line of succession to the British throne|line of succession]] to the thrones of sixteen independent sovereign states known as the [[Commonwealth realm]]s: the [[United Kingdom]], [[Canada]], [[Australia]], [[New Zealand]], [[Jamaica]], [[Barbados]], [[The Bahamas]], [[Grenada]], [[Papua New Guinea]], the [[Solomon Islands]], [[Tuvalu]], [[Saint Lucia]], [[Saint Vincent and the Grenadines]], [[Belize]], [[Antigua and Barbuda]], and [[Saint Kitts and Nevis]]. He or she will be preceded only by the Duke's father, [[Charles, Prince of Wales]], and the Duke himself.<ref name="BBC"/>

==Ancestry==
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|13= 13. [[Valerie Glassborow]]
|14= 14. Ronald Goldsmith
|15= 15. Dorothy Harrison
|16= 16. [[Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark]]
|17= 17. [[Princess Alice of Battenberg]]
|18= 18. [[George VI of the United Kingdom]]
|19= 19. [[Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother|Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon]]
|20= 20. [[Albert Spencer, 7th Earl Spencer]]
|21= 21. [[Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer|Lady Cynthia Hamilton]]
|22= 22. [[Maurice Roche, 4th Baron Fermoy]]
|23= 23. [[Ruth Roche, Baroness Fermoy|Ruth Sylvia Gill]]
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|25= 25. Olive Lupton
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==See also==
*[[Ancestry charts of the current British Royal Family]]
*[[Genealogy of the British Royal Family]]
*[[Succession to the British throne]]

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Findet Dorie

2013-06-16T14:13:34Z

AnemoneProjectors: Undid revision 560040353 by Rtkat3 (talk) that's implied already

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'''''Finding Dory''''' is an upcoming 2015 [[computer animation|computer-animated]] film produced by [[Pixar|Pixar Animation Studios]] and the sequel to the 2003 Pixar film ''[[Finding Nemo]]''. [[Andrew Stanton]], who directed the original film, will return as director.<ref name="HR1">{{cite news|last=Kit|first=Borys|title=Andrew Stanton to Direct Pixar's 'Finding Nemo' Sequel|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/andrew-stanton-pixar-finding-nemo-sequel-350267|accessdate=2 April 2013|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=7 July 2012}}</ref> The film was confirmed by [[Walt Disney Pictures]] in April 2013, with a scheduled release date of November 25, 2015.<ref name="WSJ1">{{cite news|last=Farley|first=Christopher John|title=Ellen DeGeneres to Star in ‘Nemo’ Sequel ‘Finding Dory’|url=http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2013/04/02/ellen-degeneres-to-star-in-nemo-sequel-finding-dory/|accessdate=2 April 2013|newspaper=The Wall Street Journal|date=2 April 2013}}</ref> It has also been confirmed that characters from the first film will appear in the sequel, including Dory, Nemo, Marlin and the "Tank Gang".<ref name = "Dory">{{cite web|last=Risley|first=Matt|title=Pixar confirm Finding Nemo sequel|url=http://www.totalfilm.com/news/pixar-confirm-finding-nemo-sequel-finding-dory|accessdate=2 April 2013|publisher=Total Film|date=2 April 2013}}</ref>

==Plot==
''Finding Dory'' will be focused on the amnesiac character Dory, and will explore the idea of her being reunited with her family.<ref name="Dory" /> The setting is one year after ''Finding Nemo'' and will be set off the coast of [[California]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Zeitchik|first=Steven|title=Ellen DeGeneres' 'Nemo' sequel, 'Finding Dory,' set for 2015|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-finding-nemo-sequel-release-date-dory-ellen-degeneres-20130402,0,2156856.story|accessdate=2 April 2013|newspaper=The Los Angeles Times|date=2 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Lussier|first=Germain|title=‘Finding Nemo’ Sequel Officially Called ‘Finding Dory,’ Releases November 25, 2015|url=http://www.slashfilm.com/finding-nemo-sequel-officially-called-finding-dory-releases-november-25-2015/#more-169278|publisher=/Film|accessdate=2 April 2013}}</ref>

==Cast==
* [[Ellen DeGeneres]] as Dory, a [[Paracanthurus hepatus|Pacific regal blue tang]]
* [[Albert Brooks]] as Marlin, a [[Ocellaris clownfish|clownfish]], Nemo's father

It was also announced that Nemo and the "Tank Gang" would return, as well as many other original characters from ''Nemo'', in addition to several new ones that have yet to be announced.<ref>{{cite web|last=Doty|first=Meriah|title=Move Over, Nemo: Disney Announces Ellen-Powered ‘Finding Dory’ Sequel|url=http://movies.yahoo.com/blogs/movie-talk/dory-keeps-swimming-finding-nemo-sequel-170302573.html|work=Movie Talk on Yahoo! Movies|publisher=Yahoo! Inc.|accessdate=27 April 2013}}</ref> However, no other specific casting information was revealed. <ref name = "Dory"/> It is unknown if Jacques will reappear for the sequel because his voice actor, [[Joe Ranft]], died in 2005.

==Production==
In 2005, after disagreements between Disney's [[Michael Eisner]] and Pixar's [[Steve Jobs]] over the distribution of Pixar's films, Disney announced that they would be creating a new animation studio, [[Circle 7 Animation]], to make sequels to the seven Disney-owned Pixar films (which consisted of the films released between 1995 and 2006).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2005/08/08/655.aspx|title=The Skinny on Circle Seven|first=Jim|last=Hill|date=August 7, 2005|accessdate=March 27, 2012}}</ref> The studio had put ''[[Toy Story 3]]'' and a sequel to ''[[Monsters, Inc.]]'' in development, and had also hired screenwriter Laurie Craig to write a draft for ''Finding Nemo 2''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://animatedviews.com/2012/bob-hilgenberg-and-rob-muir-on-the-rise-and-fall-of-disneys-circle-7-animation/|title=Bob Hilgenberg and Rob Muir on the Rise and Fall of Disney’s Circle 7 Animation|first=Josh|last=Armstrong|date=March 5, 2012|accessdate=March 27, 2012}}</ref> Circle 7 was subsequently shut down after [[Robert Iger]] replaced Eisner as CEO of Disney and arranged the acquisition of Pixar.

In July 2012, it was reported that [[Andrew Stanton]] was developing a sequel to ''Finding Nemo'',<ref name="sequel">{{cite web|url=http://www.deadline.com/2012/07/john-carter-helmer-andrew-stanton-dives-back-into-animation-with-finding-nemo-sequel|title=‘John Carter’ Helmer Andrew Stanton Dives Back Into Animation With ‘Finding Nemo’ Sequel |publisher=Deadline.com |accessdate=July 18, 2012}}</ref> with Victoria Strouse writing the script and a schedule to be released in 2016.<ref name="FN2">{{cite news|last=Kit|first=Borys|title=Andrew Stanton to Direct Pixar's 'Finding Nemo' Sequel|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/andrew-stanton-pixar-finding-nemo-sequel-350267|accessdate=July 17, 2012|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=July 17, 2012}}</ref> However, the same day the news of a potential sequel broke, director Andrew Stanton posted a message on his personal Twitter calling into question the accuracy of these reports. The message said, "Didn't you all learn from ''[[Chicken Little (2005 film)|Chicken Little]]''? Everyone calm down. Don't believe everything you read. Nothing to see here now. #skyisnotfalling"<ref>{{cite web|last=Stanton|first=Andrew|title=@andrewstanton|url=https://twitter.com/andrewstanton/status/225380771039420416|publisher=Twitter|accessdate=23 August 2012}}</ref> According to the report by ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' published in August 2012, [[Ellen DeGeneres]] was in negotiations to reprise her role of Dory.<ref>{{cite news|last=Rose|first=Lacey|title=Ellen DeGeneres in Talks to Return for 'Finding Nemo' Sequel (Exclusive)|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/ellen-degeneres-finding-nemo-sequal-pixar-364553|accessdate=August 22, 2012|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=August 21, 2012}}</ref> In September 2012, it was confirmed by Stanton saying: "What was immediately on the list was writing a second ''[[John Carter (film)|Carter]]'' movie. When that went away, everything slid up. I know I'll be accused by more sarcastic people that it's a reaction to ''Carter'' not doing well, but only in its timing, but not in its conceit."<ref>{{cite news|last=Keegan|first=Rebecca|title=Director Andrew Stanton looks back on 'John Carter's' rocky path|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-john-carter-director-20120908,0,4090564,full.story|accessdate=September 8, 2012|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|date=September 8, 2012}}</ref> In February 2013, it was confirmed by the press that [[Albert Brooks]] would reprise the role of Marlin in the sequel.<ref>{{cite news|last=Fleming Jr.|first=Mike|title=Albert Brooks Hooks Deal To Reprise In ‘Finding Nemo 2′|url=http://www.deadline.com/2013/02/albert-brooks-hooks-deal-to-reprise-in-finding-nemo-2/|accessdate=February 12, 2013|publisher=[[Deadline.com]]|date=February 12, 2013}}</ref>

In April 2013, Disney announced the sequel, ''Finding Dory'', confirming that [[Ellen DeGeneres]] and [[Albert Brooks]] would be reprising their roles as Dory and Marlin, respectively. Following a long campaign for a sequel on ''[[The Ellen DeGeneres Show]]'', DeGeneres stated: {{quote|"I have waited for this day for a long, long, long, long, long, long time. I'm not mad it took this long. I know the people at Pixar were busy creating ''Toy Story 16''. But the time they took was worth it. The script is fantastic. And it has everything I loved about the first one: It's got a lot of heart, it's really funny, and the best part is—it's got a lot more Dory."<ref>{{cite news|last=Hilton|first=Perez|title=Finding Nemo Um.. How about finding dory|url=http://perezhilton.com/2013-04-02-finding-nemo-finding-dory-spinoff-project-2015#.UVslihysiSo|accessdate=April 2, 2013|date=April 2, 2013}}</ref>}}

==Release==
''Finding Dory'' is scheduled to be released on November 25, 2015.<ref name="HR1"/><ref name="WSJ1"/>

==See also==
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==References==
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Findet Dorie

2013-05-09T16:43:29Z

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{{Infobox film
| name = Finding Dory
| image = Finding Dory.svg
| caption = Official film logo
| director = [[Andrew Stanton]]
| producer = Lindsey Collins
| writer = Victoria Strouse
| story =
| based on = '''Characters:''' Andrew Stanton
| starring = [[Ellen DeGeneres]] [[Albert Brooks]]
| music =
| cinematography =
| editing =
| studio = [[Pixar|Pixar Animation Studios]]
| distributor = [[Walt Disney Pictures]]
| released = {{Film date|2015|11|25}}
| runtime =
| country = United States
| language = English
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''''Finding Dory''''' is an upcoming 2015 [[computer animation|computer-animated]] film produced by [[Pixar|Pixar Animation Studios]] and the sequel to the 2003 Pixar film ''[[Finding Nemo]]''. [[Andrew Stanton]], who directed the original film, will return as director.<ref name="HR1">{{cite news|last=Kit|first=Borys|title=Andrew Stanton to Direct Pixar's 'Finding Nemo' Sequel|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/andrew-stanton-pixar-finding-nemo-sequel-350267|accessdate=2 April 2013|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=7 July 2012}}</ref> The film was confirmed by [[Walt Disney Pictures]] in April 2013, with a scheduled release date of November 25, 2015.<ref name="WSJ1">{{cite news|last=Farley|first=Christopher John|title=Ellen DeGeneres to Star in ‘Nemo’ Sequel ‘Finding Dory’|url=http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2013/04/02/ellen-degeneres-to-star-in-nemo-sequel-finding-dory/|accessdate=2 April 2013|newspaper=The Wall Street Journal|date=2 April 2013}}</ref> It has also been confirmed that characters from the first film will appear in the sequel, including Dory, Nemo, Marlin and the "Tank Gang".<ref name = "Dory">{{cite web|last=Risley|first=Matt|title=Pixar confirm Finding Nemo sequel|url=http://www.totalfilm.com/news/pixar-confirm-finding-nemo-sequel-finding-dory|accessdate=2 April 2013|publisher=Total Film|date=2 April 2013}}</ref>

==Plot==
''Finding Dory'' will be focused on the amnesiac character Dory, and will explore the idea of her being reunited with her family.<ref name="Dory" /> It will take place one year after ''Finding Nemo'' and be set off the coast of [[California]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Zeitchik|first=Steven|title=Ellen DeGeneres' 'Nemo' sequel, 'Finding Dory,' set for 2015|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-finding-nemo-sequel-release-date-dory-ellen-degeneres-20130402,0,2156856.story|accessdate=2 April 2013|newspaper=The Los Angeles Times|date=2 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Lussier|first=Germain|title=‘Finding Nemo’ Sequel Officially Called ‘Finding Dory,’ Releases November 25, 2015|url=http://www.slashfilm.com/finding-nemo-sequel-officially-called-finding-dory-releases-november-25-2015/#more-169278|publisher=/Film|accessdate=2 April 2013}}</ref>

==Cast==
* [[Ellen DeGeneres]] as Dory, a [[Paracanthurus hepatus|Pacific regal blue tang]]
* [[Albert Brooks]] as Marlin, a [[Ocellaris clownfish|clownfish]], Nemo's father

It was also announced that Nemo and the "Tank Gang" would return, as well as many other original characters from "Nemo," in addition to several new ones that have yet to be announced.<ref>{{cite web|last=Doty|first=Meriah|title=Move Over, Nemo: Disney Announces Ellen-Powered ‘Finding Dory’ Sequel|url=http://movies.yahoo.com/blogs/movie-talk/dory-keeps-swimming-finding-nemo-sequel-170302573.html|work=Movie Talk on Yahoo! Movies|publisher=Yahoo! Inc.|accessdate=27 April 2013}}</ref> However, no other specific casting information was revealed. <ref name = "Dory"/> It is unknown if Jacques will reappear for the sequel because his voice actor, [[Joe Ranft]], died in 2005.


==Production==
In 2005, after disagreements between Disney's [[Michael Eisner]] and Pixar's [[Steve Jobs]] over the distribution of Pixar's films, Disney announced that they would be creating a new animation studio, [[Circle 7 Animation]], to make sequels to the seven Disney-owned Pixar films (which consisted of the films released between 1995 and 2006).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2005/08/08/655.aspx|title=The Skinny on Circle Seven|first=Jim|last=Hill|date=August 7, 2005|accessdate=March 27, 2012}}</ref> The studio had put ''[[Toy Story 3]]'' and a sequel to ''[[Monsters, Inc.]]'' in development, and had also hired screenwriter Laurie Craig to write a draft for ''Finding Nemo 2''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://animatedviews.com/2012/bob-hilgenberg-and-rob-muir-on-the-rise-and-fall-of-disneys-circle-7-animation/|title=Bob Hilgenberg and Rob Muir on the Rise and Fall of Disney’s Circle 7 Animation|first=Josh|last=Armstrong|date=March 5, 2012|accessdate=March 27, 2012}}</ref> Circle 7 was subsequently shut down after [[Robert Iger]] replaced Eisner as CEO of Disney and arranged the acquisition of Pixar.

In July 2012, it was reported that [[Andrew Stanton]] was developing a sequel to ''Finding Nemo'',<ref name="sequel">{{cite web|url=http://www.deadline.com/2012/07/john-carter-helmer-andrew-stanton-dives-back-into-animation-with-finding-nemo-sequel|title=‘John Carter’ Helmer Andrew Stanton Dives Back Into Animation With ‘Finding Nemo’ Sequel |publisher=Deadline.com |accessdate=July 18, 2012}}</ref> with Victoria Strouse writing the script and a schedule to be released in 2016.<ref name="FN2">{{cite news|last=Kit|first=Borys|title=Andrew Stanton to Direct Pixar's 'Finding Nemo' Sequel|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/andrew-stanton-pixar-finding-nemo-sequel-350267|accessdate=July 17, 2012|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=July 17, 2012}}</ref> However, the same day the news of a potential sequel broke, director Andrew Stanton posted a message on his personal Twitter calling into question the accuracy of these reports. The message said, "Didn't you all learn from ''[[Chicken Little (2005 film)|Chicken Little]]''? Everyone calm down. Don't believe everything you read. Nothing to see here now. #skyisnotfalling"<ref>{{cite web|last=Stanton|first=Andrew|title=@andrewstanton|url=https://twitter.com/andrewstanton/status/225380771039420416|publisher=Twitter|accessdate=23 August 2012}}</ref> According to the report by ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' published in August 2012, [[Ellen DeGeneres]] was in negotiations to reprise her role of Dory.<ref>{{cite news|last=Rose|first=Lacey|title=Ellen DeGeneres in Talks to Return for 'Finding Nemo' Sequel (Exclusive)|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/ellen-degeneres-finding-nemo-sequal-pixar-364553|accessdate=August 22, 2012|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=August 21, 2012}}</ref> In September 2012, it was confirmed by Stanton saying: "What was immediately on the list was writing a second ''[[John Carter (film)|Carter]]'' movie. When that went away, everything slid up. I know I'll be accused by more sarcastic people that it's a reaction to ''Carter'' not doing well, but only in its timing, but not in its conceit."<ref>{{cite news|last=Keegan|first=Rebecca|title=Director Andrew Stanton looks back on 'John Carter's' rocky path|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-john-carter-director-20120908,0,4090564,full.story|accessdate=September 8, 2012|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|date=September 8, 2012}}</ref> In February 2013, it was confirmed by the press that [[Albert Brooks]] would reprise the role of Marlin in the sequel.<ref>{{cite news|last=Fleming Jr.|first=Mike|title=Albert Brooks Hooks Deal To Reprise In ‘Finding Nemo 2′|url=http://www.deadline.com/2013/02/albert-brooks-hooks-deal-to-reprise-in-finding-nemo-2/|accessdate=February 12, 2013|publisher=[[Deadline.com]]|date=February 12, 2013}}</ref>

In April 2013, Disney announced the sequel, ''Finding Dory'', confirming that [[Ellen DeGeneres]] and [[Albert Brooks]] would be reprising their roles as Dory and Marlin, respectively. Following a long campaign for a sequel on ''[[The Ellen DeGeneres Show]]'', DeGeneres stated: {{quote|"I have waited for this day for a long, long, long, long, long, long time. I'm not mad it took this long. I know the people at Pixar were busy creating ''Toy Story 16''. But the time they took was worth it. The script is fantastic. And it has everything I loved about the first one: It's got a lot of heart, it's really funny, and the best part is—it's got a lot more Dory."<ref>{{cite news|last=Hilton|first=Perez|title=Finding Nemo Um.. How about finding dory|url=http://perezhilton.com/2013-04-02-finding-nemo-finding-dory-spinoff-project-2015#.UVslihysiSo|accessdate=April 2, 2013|date=April 2, 2013}}</ref>}}

==Release==
''Finding Dory'' is scheduled to be released on November 25, 2015.<ref name="HR1"/><ref name="WSJ1"/>

==See also==
{{Portal bar|Film|Animation|Disney|United States}}

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|2277860}}

{{Finding Nemo}}
{{Andrew Stanton}}
{{Pixar}}
{{John Lasseter}}

[[Category:2015 films]]
[[Category:Pixar animated films]]
[[Category:American animated films]]
[[Category:Films about animals]]
[[Category:Films directed by Andrew Stanton]]
[[Category:Films featuring anthropomorphic characters]]
[[Category:Finding Nemo]]
[[Category:Films set in the Pacific Ocean]]
[[Category:Films set in California]]
[[Category:Sequel films]]

Findet Dorie

2013-05-04T09:30:21Z

AnemoneProjectors: /* External links */ not convinced that's official

{{Infobox film
| name = Finding Dory
| image = Finding Dory.svg
| caption = Official film logo
| director = [[Andrew Stanton]]
| producer = Lindsey Collins
| writer = Victoria Strouse
| story =
| based on =
| starring = [[Ellen DeGeneres]] [[Albert Brooks]]
| music =
| cinematography =
| editing =
| studio = [[Pixar|Pixar Animation Studios]]
| distributor = [[Walt Disney Pictures]]
| released = {{Film date|2015|11|25}}
| runtime =
| country = United States
| language = English
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''''Finding Dory''''' is an upcoming 2015 [[computer animation|computer-animated]] film produced by [[Pixar|Pixar Animation Studios]] and the sequel to the 2003 Pixar film ''[[Finding Nemo]]''. [[Andrew Stanton]], who directed the original film, will return as director.<ref name="HR1">{{cite news|last=Kit|first=Borys|title=Andrew Stanton to Direct Pixar's 'Finding Nemo' Sequel|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/andrew-stanton-pixar-finding-nemo-sequel-350267|accessdate=2 April 2013|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=7 July 2012}}</ref> The film was confirmed by [[Walt Disney Pictures]] in April 2013, with a scheduled release date of November 25, 2015.<ref name="WSJ1">{{cite news|last=Farley|first=Christopher John|title=Ellen DeGeneres to Star in ‘Nemo’ Sequel ‘Finding Dory’|url=http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2013/04/02/ellen-degeneres-to-star-in-nemo-sequel-finding-dory/|accessdate=2 April 2013|newspaper=The Wall Street Journal|date=2 April 2013}}</ref> It has also been confirmed that characters from the first film will appear in the sequel, including Dory, Nemo, Marlin and the "Tank Gang".<ref name = "Dory">{{cite web|last=Risley|first=Matt|title=Pixar confirm Finding Nemo sequel|url=http://www.totalfilm.com/news/pixar-confirm-finding-nemo-sequel-finding-dory|accessdate=2 April 2013|publisher=Total Film|date=2 April 2013}}</ref>

==Plot==
''Finding Dory'' will be focused on the amnesiac character Dory, and will explore the idea of her being reunited with her family.<ref name="Dory" /> It will take place one year after ''Finding Nemo'' and be set off the coast of [[California]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Zeitchik|first=Steven|title=Ellen DeGeneres' 'Nemo' sequel, 'Finding Dory,' set for 2015|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-finding-nemo-sequel-release-date-dory-ellen-degeneres-20130402,0,2156856.story|accessdate=2 April 2013|newspaper=The Los Angeles Times|date=2 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Lussier|first=Germain|title=‘Finding Nemo’ Sequel Officially Called ‘Finding Dory,’ Releases November 25, 2015|url=http://www.slashfilm.com/finding-nemo-sequel-officially-called-finding-dory-releases-november-25-2015/#more-169278|publisher=/Film|accessdate=2 April 2013}}</ref>

==Cast==
* [[Ellen DeGeneres]] as Dory, a [[Paracanthurus hepatus|Pacific regal blue tang]]
* [[Albert Brooks]] as Marlin, a [[Ocellaris clownfish|clownfish]], Nemo's father

It was also announced that Nemo and the 'Tank Gang' would return, as well as many other original characters from "Nemo," in addition to several new ones that have yet to be announced.<ref>{{cite web|last=Doty|first=Meriah|title=Move Over, Nemo: Disney Announces Ellen-Powered ‘Finding Dory’ Sequel|url=http://movies.yahoo.com/blogs/movie-talk/dory-keeps-swimming-finding-nemo-sequel-170302573.html|work=Movie Talk on Yahoo! Movies|publisher=Yahoo! Inc.|accessdate=27 April 2013}}</ref> However, no other specific casting information was revealed. <ref name = "Dory"/> It is unknown if Jacques will reappear for the sequel because his voice actor, [[Joe Ranft]], died in 2005.


==Production==
In 2005, after disagreements between Disney's [[Michael Eisner]] and Pixar's [[Steve Jobs]] over the distribution of Pixar's films, Disney announced that they would be creating a new animation studio, [[Circle 7 Animation]], to make sequels to the seven Disney-owned Pixar films (which consisted of the films released between 1995 and 2006).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2005/08/08/655.aspx|title=The Skinny on Circle Seven|first=Jim|last=Hill|date=August 7, 2005|accessdate=March 27, 2012}}</ref> The studio had put ''[[Toy Story 3]]'' and a sequel to ''[[Monsters, Inc.]]'' in development, and had also hired screenwriter Laurie Craig to write a draft for ''Finding Nemo 2''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://animatedviews.com/2012/bob-hilgenberg-and-rob-muir-on-the-rise-and-fall-of-disneys-circle-7-animation/|title=Bob Hilgenberg and Rob Muir on the Rise and Fall of Disney’s Circle 7 Animation|first=Josh|last=Armstrong|date=March 5, 2012|accessdate=March 27, 2012}}</ref> Circle 7 was subsequently shut down after [[Robert Iger]] replaced Eisner as CEO of Disney and arranged the acquisition of Pixar.

In July 2012, it was reported that [[Andrew Stanton]] was developing a sequel to ''Finding Nemo'',<ref name="sequel">{{cite web|url=http://www.deadline.com/2012/07/john-carter-helmer-andrew-stanton-dives-back-into-animation-with-finding-nemo-sequel|title=‘John Carter’ Helmer Andrew Stanton Dives Back Into Animation With ‘Finding Nemo’ Sequel |publisher=Deadline.com |accessdate=July 18, 2012}}</ref> with Victoria Strouse writing the script and a schedule to be released in 2016.<ref name="FN2">{{cite news|last=Kit|first=Borys|title=Andrew Stanton to Direct Pixar's 'Finding Nemo' Sequel|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/andrew-stanton-pixar-finding-nemo-sequel-350267|accessdate=July 17, 2012|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=July 17, 2012}}</ref> However, the same day the news of a potential sequel broke, director Andrew Stanton posted a message on his personal Twitter calling into question the accuracy of these reports. The message said, "Didn't you all learn from ''[[Chicken Little (2005 film)|Chicken Little]]''? Everyone calm down. Don't believe everything you read. Nothing to see here now. #skyisnotfalling"<ref>{{cite web|last=Stanton|first=Andrew|title=@andrewstanton|url=https://twitter.com/andrewstanton/status/225380771039420416|publisher=Twitter|accessdate=23 August 2012}}</ref> According to the report by ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' published in August 2012, [[Ellen DeGeneres]] was in negotiations to reprise her role of Dory.<ref>{{cite news|last=Rose|first=Lacey|title=Ellen DeGeneres in Talks to Return for 'Finding Nemo' Sequel (Exclusive)|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/ellen-degeneres-finding-nemo-sequal-pixar-364553|accessdate=August 22, 2012|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=August 21, 2012}}</ref> In September 2012, it was confirmed by Stanton saying: "What was immediately on the list was writing a second ''[[John Carter (film)|Carter]]'' movie. When that went away, everything slid up. I know I'll be accused by more sarcastic people that it's a reaction to ''Carter'' not doing well, but only in its timing, but not in its conceit."<ref>{{cite news|last=Keegan|first=Rebecca|title=Director Andrew Stanton looks back on 'John Carter's' rocky path|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-john-carter-director-20120908,0,4090564,full.story|accessdate=September 8, 2012|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|date=September 8, 2012}}</ref> In February 2013, it was confirmed by the press that [[Albert Brooks]] would reprise the role of Marlin in the sequel.<ref>{{cite news|last=Fleming Jr.|first=Mike|title=Albert Brooks Hooks Deal To Reprise In ‘Finding Nemo 2′|url=http://www.deadline.com/2013/02/albert-brooks-hooks-deal-to-reprise-in-finding-nemo-2/|accessdate=February 12, 2013|publisher=[[Deadline.com]]|date=February 12, 2013}}</ref>

In April 2013, Disney announced the sequel, ''Finding Dory'', confirming that [[Ellen DeGeneres]] and [[Albert Brooks]] would be reprising their roles as Dory and Marlin, respectively. Following a long campaign for a sequel on ''[[The Ellen DeGeneres Show]]'', DeGeneres stated: {{quote|"I have waited for this day for a long, long, long, long, long, long time. I'm not mad it took this long. I know the people at Pixar were busy creating ''Toy Story 16''. But the time they took was worth it. The script is fantastic. And it has everything I loved about the first one: It's got a lot of heart, it's really funny, and the best part is—it's got a lot more Dory."<ref>{{cite news|last=Hilton|first=Perez|title=Finding Nemo Um.. How about finding dory|url=http://perezhilton.com/2013-04-02-finding-nemo-finding-dory-spinoff-project-2015#.UVslihysiSo|accessdate=April 2, 2013|date=April 2, 2013}}</ref>}}

==Release==
''Finding Dory'' is scheduled to be released on November 25, 2015.<ref name="HR1"/><ref name="WSJ1"/>

==See also==
{{Portal bar|Film|Animation|Disney|United States}}

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|2277860}}

{{Finding Nemo}}
{{Andrew Stanton}}
{{Pixar}}
{{John Lasseter}}

[[Category:2015 films]]
[[Category:Pixar animated films]]
[[Category:American animated films]]
[[Category:Films about animals]]
[[Category:Films directed by Andrew Stanton]]
[[Category:Films featuring anthropomorphic characters]]
[[Category:Finding Nemo]]
[[Category:Films set in the Pacific Ocean]]
[[Category:Films set in California]]
[[Category:Sequel films]]

Findet Dorie

2013-04-19T12:38:14Z

AnemoneProjectors: Undid revision 551053000 by 24.119.116.210 (talk) not important to this article

{{Infobox film
| name = Finding Dory
| image = Finding Dory.svg
| caption = Official film logo
| director = [[Andrew Stanton]]
| producer = Lindsey Collins
| writer = Victoria Strouse
| story =
| starring = [[Ellen DeGeneres]] [[Albert Brooks]]
| music =
| cinematography =
| editing =
| studio = [[Pixar|Pixar Animation Studios]]
| distributor = [[Walt Disney Pictures]]
| released = {{Film date|2015|11|25}}
| runtime =
| country = United States
| language = English
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''''Finding Dory''''' is an upcoming [[animation|animated film]] produced by [[Pixar|Pixar Animation Studios]] and is the sequel to the 2003 Pixar film ''[[Finding Nemo]]''. [[Andrew Stanton]], who directed the original film, will return as director.<ref name="HR1">{{cite news|last=Kit|first=Borys|title=Andrew Stanton to Direct Pixar's 'Finding Nemo' Sequel|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/andrew-stanton-pixar-finding-nemo-sequel-350267|accessdate=2 April 2013|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=7 July 2012}}</ref> The film was confirmed by [[Walt Disney Pictures]] in April 2013, with a scheduled release date of November 25, 2015.<ref name="WSJ1">{{cite news|last=Farley|first=Christopher John|title=Ellen DeGeneres to Star in ‘Nemo’ Sequel ‘Finding Dory’|url=http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2013/04/02/ellen-degeneres-to-star-in-nemo-sequel-finding-dory/|accessdate=2 April 2013|newspaper=The Wall Street Journal|date=2 April 2013}}</ref> It has also been confirmed that characters from the first film will appear in the sequel, including Dory, Nemo, Marlin and the 'Tank Gang'.<ref name = "Dory">{{cite web|last=Risley|first=Matt|title=Pixar confirm Finding Nemo sequel|url=http://www.totalfilm.com/news/pixar-confirm-finding-nemo-sequel-finding-dory|accessdate=2 April 2013|publisher=Total Film|date=2 April 2013}}</ref>

==Plot==
''Finding Dory'' will be focused on the amnesiac character Dory, and will explore the idea of her being reunited with her family.<ref name="Dory" /> It will take place one year after ''Finding Nemo'' and be set off the coast of [[California]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Zeitchik|first=Steven|title=Ellen DeGeneres' 'Nemo' sequel, 'Finding Dory,' set for 2015|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-finding-nemo-sequel-release-date-dory-ellen-degeneres-20130402,0,2156856.story|accessdate=2 April 2013|newspaper=The Los Angeles Times|date=2 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Lussier|first=Germain|title=‘Finding Nemo’ Sequel Officially Called ‘Finding Dory,’ Releases November 25, 2015|url=http://www.slashfilm.com/finding-nemo-sequel-officially-called-finding-dory-releases-november-25-2015/#more-169278|publisher=/Film|accessdate=2 April 2013}}</ref>

==Cast==
* [[Ellen DeGeneres]] as Dory, a [[Paracanthurus hepatus|Pacific regal blue tang]]
* [[Albert Brooks]] as Marlin, a [[Ocellaris clownfish|clownfish]], Nemo's father

It was also announced that Nemo and the 'Tank Gang' would return. However, no casting information was revealed.<ref name = "Dory"/> It is unknown if Jacques will reappear for the sequel because his voice actor, [[Joe Ranft]], died in 2005.


==Production==
In 2005, after disagreements between Disney's [[Michael Eisner]] and Pixar's [[Steve Jobs]] over the distribution of Pixar's films, Disney announced that they would be creating a new animation studio, [[Circle 7 Animation]], to make sequels to the seven Disney-owned Pixar films (which consisted of the films released between 1995 and 2006).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2005/08/08/655.aspx|title=The Skinny on Circle Seven|first=Jim|last=Hill|date=August 7, 2005|accessdate=March 27, 2012}}</ref> The studio had put ''[[Toy Story 3]]'' and a sequel to ''[[Monsters, Inc.]]'' in development, and had also hired screenwriter Laurie Craig to write a draft for ''Finding Nemo 2''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://animatedviews.com/2012/bob-hilgenberg-and-rob-muir-on-the-rise-and-fall-of-disneys-circle-7-animation/|title=Bob Hilgenberg and Rob Muir on the Rise and Fall of Disney’s Circle 7 Animation|first=Josh|last=Armstrong|date=March 5, 2012|accessdate=March 27, 2012}}</ref> Circle 7 was subsequently shut down after [[Robert Iger]] replaced Eisner as CEO of Disney and arranged the acquisition of Pixar.

In July 2012, it was reported that [[Andrew Stanton]] was developing a sequel to ''Finding Nemo'',<ref name="sequel">{{cite web|url=http://www.deadline.com/2012/07/john-carter-helmer-andrew-stanton-dives-back-into-animation-with-finding-nemo-sequel|title=‘John Carter’ Helmer Andrew Stanton Dives Back Into Animation With ‘Finding Nemo’ Sequel |publisher=Deadline.com |accessdate=July 18, 2012}}</ref> with Victoria Strouse writing the script and a schedule to be released in 2016.<ref name="FN2">{{cite news|last=Kit|first=Borys|title=Andrew Stanton to Direct Pixar's 'Finding Nemo' Sequel|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/andrew-stanton-pixar-finding-nemo-sequel-350267|accessdate=July 17, 2012|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=July 17, 2012}}</ref> However, the same day the news of a potential sequel broke, director Andrew Stanton posted a message on his personal Twitter calling into question the accuracy of these reports. The message said, "Didn't you all learn from ''[[Chicken Little (2005 film)|Chicken Little]]''? Everyone calm down. Don't believe everything you read. Nothing to see here now. #skyisnotfalling"<ref>{{cite web|last=Stanton|first=Andrew|title=@andrewstanton|url=https://twitter.com/andrewstanton/status/225380771039420416|publisher=Twitter|accessdate=23 August 2012}}</ref> According to the report by ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' published in August 2012, [[Ellen DeGeneres]] was in negotiations to reprise her role of Dory.<ref>{{cite news|last=Rose|first=Lacey|title=Ellen DeGeneres in Talks to Return for 'Finding Nemo' Sequel (Exclusive)|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/ellen-degeneres-finding-nemo-sequal-pixar-364553|accessdate=August 22, 2012|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=August 21, 2012}}</ref> In September 2012, it was confirmed by Stanton saying: "What was immediately on the list was writing a second ''[[John Carter (film)|Carter]]'' movie. When that went away, everything slid up. I know I'll be accused by more sarcastic people that it's a reaction to ''Carter'' not doing well, but only in its timing, but not in its conceit."<ref>{{cite news|last=Keegan|first=Rebecca|title=Director Andrew Stanton looks back on 'John Carter's' rocky path|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-john-carter-director-20120908,0,4090564,full.story|accessdate=September 8, 2012|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|date=September 8, 2012}}</ref> In February 2013, it was confirmed by the press that [[Albert Brooks]] would reprise the role of Marlin in the sequel.<ref>{{cite news|last=Fleming Jr.|first=Mike|title=Albert Brooks Hooks Deal To Reprise In ‘Finding Nemo 2′|url=http://www.deadline.com/2013/02/albert-brooks-hooks-deal-to-reprise-in-finding-nemo-2/|accessdate=February 12, 2013|publisher=[[Deadline.com]]|date=February 12, 2013}}</ref>

In April 2013, Disney announced the sequel, ''Finding Dory'', confirming that [[Ellen DeGeneres]] and [[Albert Brooks]] would be reprising their roles as Dory and Marlin, respectively. Following a long campaign for a sequel on ''[[The Ellen DeGeneres Show]]'', DeGeneres stated: {{quote|"I have waited for this day for a long, long, long, long, long, long time. I'm not mad it took this long. I know the people at Pixar were busy creating ''Toy Story 16''. But the time they took was worth it. The script is fantastic. And it has everything I loved about the first one: It's got a lot of heart, it's really funny, and the best part is—it's got a lot more Dory."<ref>{{cite news|last=Hilton|first=Perez|title=Finding Nemo Um.. How about finding dory|url=http://perezhilton.com/2013-04-02-finding-nemo-finding-dory-spinoff-project-2015#.UVslihysiSo|accessdate=April 2, 2013|date=April 2, 2013}}</ref>}}

==Release==
''Finding Dory'' is scheduled to be released on November 25, 2015.<ref name="HR1"/><ref name="WSJ1"/>

==See also==
{{Portal bar|Film|Animation|Disney|United States}}

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|2277860}}

{{Finding Nemo}}
{{Pixar}}
{{Andrew Stanton}}

[[Category:2015 films]]
[[Category:Pixar animated films]]
[[Category:American animated films]]
[[Category:Films about animals]]
[[Category:Films directed by Andrew Stanton]]
[[Category:Films featuring anthropomorphic characters]]
[[Category:Finding Nemo]]
[[Category:Films set in the Pacific Ocean]]
[[Category:Films set in California]]
[[Category:Sequel films]]

Findet Dorie

2013-04-07T20:21:35Z

AnemoneProjectors: Undid revision 549208319 by Jakegantt5 (talk) that doesn't make sense

{{Infobox film
| name = Finding Dory
| image = Finding Dory.svg
| caption = Official film logo
| director = [[Andrew Stanton]]
| producer = Lindsey Collins
| writer = Victoria Strouse
| story =
| starring = [[Ellen DeGeneres]] [[Albert Brooks]]
| music =
| cinematography =
| editing =
| studio = [[Pixar]]
| distributor = [[Walt Disney Pictures]]
| released = {{Film date|2015|11|25}}
| runtime =
| country = United States
| language = English
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''''Finding Dory''''' is an upcoming [[2015 and beyond in film|2015]] sequel to the 2003 [[Pixar]] film ''[[Finding Nemo]]'' to be directed by [[Andrew Stanton]], who also directed the original film.<ref name="HR1">{{cite news|last=Kit|first=Borys|title=Andrew Stanton to Direct Pixar's 'Finding Nemo' Sequel|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/andrew-stanton-pixar-finding-nemo-sequel-350267|accessdate=2 April 2013|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=7 July 2012}}</ref> The film was confirmed by [[Walt Disney Pictures]] in April 2013, with a scheduled release date of November 25, 2015.<ref name="WSJ1">{{cite news|last=Farley|first=Christopher John|title=Ellen DeGeneres to Star in ‘Nemo’ Sequel ‘Finding Dory’|url=http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2013/04/02/ellen-degeneres-to-star-in-nemo-sequel-finding-dory/|accessdate=2 April 2013|newspaper=The Wall Street Journal|date=2 April 2013}}</ref> It has also been confirmed that characters from the first film will appear in the sequel, including Dory, Nemo, Marlin and the 'Tank Gang'.<ref name = "Dory">{{cite web|last=Risley|first=Matt|title=Pixar confirm Finding Nemo sequel|url=http://www.totalfilm.com/news/pixar-confirm-finding-nemo-sequel-finding-dory|accessdate=2 April 2013|publisher=Total Film|date=2 April 2013}}</ref>

==Plot==
''Finding Dory'' will be focused on the amnesiac character Dory, and will explore the idea of her being reunited with her family.<ref name="Dory" /> It will take place one year after ''Finding Nemo'' and be set off the coast of [[California]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Zeitchik|first=Steven|title=Ellen DeGeneres' 'Nemo' sequel, 'Finding Dory,' set for 2015|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-finding-nemo-sequel-release-date-dory-ellen-degeneres-20130402,0,2156856.story|accessdate=2 April 2013|newspaper=The Los Angeles Times|date=2 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Lussier|first=Germain|title=‘Finding Nemo’ Sequel Officially Called ‘Finding Dory,’ Releases November 25, 2015|url=http://www.slashfilm.com/finding-nemo-sequel-officially-called-finding-dory-releases-november-25-2015/#more-169278|publisher=/Film|accessdate=2 April 2013}}</ref>

==Cast==
* [[Ellen DeGeneres]] as Dory, a [[Paracanthurus hepatus|Pacific regal blue tang]]
* [[Albert Brooks]] as Marlin, a [[Ocellaris clownfish|clownfish]], Nemo's father

It was also announced that Nemo and the 'Tank Gang' would return. However, no casting information was revealed.<ref name = "Dory"/> It is unknown if Jacques will reappear for the sequel because his voice actor, [[Joe Ranft]], died in 2005. [[Alexander Gould]] will not reprise his role as Nemo due to [[puberty|the change of his voice]].<ref>{{cite web|last=|first=|title=Alexander Gould discusses Nemo|url=http://www.thefancarpet.com/NewsPage.aspx?n_id=7408|accessdate=3 April 2013|publisher=Fan Carpet|date=26 March 2013}}</ref>


==Production==
In 2005, after disagreements between Disney's [[Michael Eisner]] and Pixar's [[Steve Jobs]] over the distribution of Pixar's films, Disney announced that they would be creating a new animation studio, [[Circle 7 Animation]], to make sequels to the seven Disney-owned Pixar films (which consisted of the films released between 1995 and 2006).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2005/08/08/655.aspx|title=The Skinny on Circle Seven|first=Jim|last=Hill|date=August 7, 2005|accessdate=March 27, 2012}}</ref> The studio had put ''[[Toy Story 3]]'' and ''[[Monsters University|Monsters, Inc. 2]]'' in development, and had also hired screenwriter Laurie Craig to write a draft for ''Finding Nemo 2''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://animatedviews.com/2012/bob-hilgenberg-and-rob-muir-on-the-rise-and-fall-of-disneys-circle-7-animation/|title=Bob Hilgenberg and Rob Muir on the Rise and Fall of Disney’s Circle 7 Animation|first=Josh|last=Armstrong|date=March 5, 2012|accessdate=March 27, 2012}}</ref> Circle 7 was subsequently shut down after [[Robert Iger]] replaced Eisner as CEO of Disney and arranged the acquisition of Pixar.

In July 2012, it was reported that [[Andrew Stanton]] was developing a sequel to ''Finding Nemo'',<ref name="sequel">{{cite web|url=http://www.deadline.com/2012/07/john-carter-helmer-andrew-stanton-dives-back-into-animation-with-finding-nemo-sequel|title=‘John Carter’ Helmer Andrew Stanton Dives Back Into Animation With ‘Finding Nemo’ Sequel |publisher=Deadline.com |accessdate=July 18, 2012}}</ref> with Victoria Strouse writing the script and a schedule to be released in 2016.<ref name="FN2">{{cite news|last=Kit|first=Borys|title=Andrew Stanton to Direct Pixar's 'Finding Nemo' Sequel|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/andrew-stanton-pixar-finding-nemo-sequel-350267|accessdate=July 17, 2012|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=July 17, 2012}}</ref> However, the same day the news of a potential sequel broke, director Andrew Stanton posted a message on his personal Twitter calling into question the accuracy of these reports. The message said, "Didn't you all learn from ''[[Chicken Little (2005 film)|Chicken Little]]''? Everyone calm down. Don't believe everything you read. Nothing to see here now. #skyisnotfalling"<ref>{{cite web|last=Stanton|first=Andrew|title=@andrewstanton|url=https://twitter.com/andrewstanton/status/225380771039420416|publisher=Twitter|accessdate=23 August 2012}}</ref> According to the report by ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' published in August 2012, [[Ellen DeGeneres]] was in negotiations to reprise her role of Dory.<ref>{{cite news|last=Rose|first=Lacey|title=Ellen DeGeneres in Talks to Return for 'Finding Nemo' Sequel (Exclusive)|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/ellen-degeneres-finding-nemo-sequal-pixar-364553|accessdate=August 22, 2012|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=August 21, 2012}}</ref> In September 2012, it was confirmed by Stanton saying: "What was immediately on the list was writing a second ''[[John Carter (film)|Carter]]'' movie. When that went away, everything slid up. I know I'll be accused by more sarcastic people that it's a reaction to ''Carter'' not doing well, but only in its timing, but not in its conceit."<ref>{{cite news|last=Keegan|first=Rebecca|title=Director Andrew Stanton looks back on 'John Carter's' rocky path|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-john-carter-director-20120908,0,4090564,full.story|accessdate=September 8, 2012|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|date=September 8, 2012}}</ref> In February 2013, it was confirmed by the press that [[Albert Brooks]] would reprise the role of Marlin in the sequel.<ref>{{cite news|last=Fleming Jr.|first=Mike|title=Albert Brooks Hooks Deal To Reprise In ‘Finding Nemo 2′|url=http://www.deadline.com/2013/02/albert-brooks-hooks-deal-to-reprise-in-finding-nemo-2/|accessdate=February 12, 2013|sourceDeadline|date=February 12, 2013}}</ref>

In April 2013, Disney announced the sequel, ''Finding Dory'', confirming that [[Ellen DeGeneres]] and [[Albert Brooks]] would be reprising their roles as Dory and Marlin, respectively. Following a long campaign for a sequel on ''[[The Ellen DeGeneres Show]]'', Ellen stated: {{quote|"I have waited for this day for a long, long, long, long, long, long time. I'm not mad it took this long. I know the people at Pixar were busy creating ''Toy Story 16''. But the time they took was worth it. The script is fantastic. And it has everything I loved about the first one: It's got a lot of heart, it's really funny, and the best part is—it's got a lot more Dory."|[[Ellen DeGeneres]]|<ref>{{cite news|last=Hilton|first=Perez|title=Finding Nemo Um.. How about finding dory|url=http://perezhilton.com/2013-04-02-finding-nemo-finding-dory-spinoff-project-2015#.UVslihysiSo|accessdate=April 2, 2013|sourceDeadline|date=April 2, 2013}}</ref>}}

==Release==
''Finding Dory'' is scheduled to be released on November 25, 2015.<ref name="HR1"/><ref name="WSJ1"/>

==References==
{{Portal|Film|Animation|Disney}}
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|2277860}}

{{Finding Nemo}}
{{Pixar}}
{{Andrew Stanton}}

[[Category:2015 films]]
[[Category:Pixar animated films]]
[[Category:American animated films]]
[[Category:Films about animals]]
[[Category:Films directed by Andrew Stanton]]
[[Category:Films featuring anthropomorphic characters]]
[[Category:Finding Nemo]]
[[Category:Films set in the Pacific Ocean]]
[[Category:Films set in California]]

Findet Dorie

2013-04-05T17:28:26Z

AnemoneProjectors: only 2 cast confirmed

{{Infobox film
| name = Finding Dory
| image = Finding Dory.svg
| caption = Official film logo
| director = [[Andrew Stanton]]
| producer = Lindsey Collins
| writer = Victoria Strouse
| story =
| starring = [[Ellen DeGeneres]] [[Albert Brooks]]
| music =
| cinematography =
| editing =
| studio = [[Pixar]]
| distributor = [[Walt Disney Pictures]]
| released = {{Film date|2015|11|25}}
| runtime =
| country = United States
| language = English
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''''Finding Dory''''' is an upcoming [[2015 and beyond in film|2015]] sequel to the 2003 [[Pixar]] film ''[[Finding Nemo]]'' to be directed by [[Andrew Stanton]], who also directed the original film.<ref name="HR1">{{cite news|last=Kit|first=Borys|title=Andrew Stanton to Direct Pixar's 'Finding Nemo' Sequel|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/andrew-stanton-pixar-finding-nemo-sequel-350267|accessdate=2 April 2013|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=7 July 2012}}</ref> The film was confirmed by [[Walt Disney Pictures]] in April 2013, with a scheduled release date of November 25, 2015.<ref name="WSJ1">{{cite news|last=Farley|first=Christopher John|title=Ellen DeGeneres to Star in ‘Nemo’ Sequel ‘Finding Dory’|url=http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2013/04/02/ellen-degeneres-to-star-in-nemo-sequel-finding-dory/|accessdate=2 April 2013|newspaper=The Wall Street Journal|date=2 April 2013}}</ref> It has also been confirmed that characters from the first film will appear in the sequel, including Dory, Nemo, Marlin and the 'Tank Gang'.<ref name = "Dory">{{cite web|last=Risley|first=Matt|title=Pixar confirm Finding Nemo sequel|url=http://www.totalfilm.com/news/pixar-confirm-finding-nemo-sequel-finding-dory|accessdate=2 April 2013|publisher=Total Film|date=2 April 2013}}</ref>

==Plot==
''Finding Dory'' will be focused on the amnesiac character Dory, and will explore the idea of her being reunited with her family.<ref name="Dory" /> It will take place one year after ''Finding Nemo'' and be set off the coast of [[California]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Zeitchik|first=Steven|title=Ellen DeGeneres' 'Nemo' sequel, 'Finding Dory,' set for 2015|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-finding-nemo-sequel-release-date-dory-ellen-degeneres-20130402,0,2156856.story|accessdate=2 April 2013|newspaper=The Los Angeles Times|date=2 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Lussier|first=Germain|title=‘Finding Nemo’ Sequel Officially Called ‘Finding Dory,’ Releases November 25, 2015|url=http://www.slashfilm.com/finding-nemo-sequel-officially-called-finding-dory-releases-november-25-2015/#more-169278|publisher=/Film|accessdate=2 April 2013}}</ref>

==Cast==
* [[Ellen DeGeneres]] as Dory, a [[Paracanthurus hepatus|Pacific regal blue tang]]
* [[Albert Brooks]] as Marlin, a [[Ocellaris clownfish|clownfish]], Nemo's father

It was also announced that Nemo and the 'Tank Gang' would return. However, no casting information was revealed.<ref name = "Dory"/> It is unknown if Jacques will reappear for the sequel because his voice actor, [[Joe Ranft]], died in 2005. [[Alexander Gould]] will not reprise his role as Nemo due to the change of his voice.<ref>{{cite web|last=|first=|title=Alexander Gould discusses Nemo|url=http://www.thefancarpet.com/NewsPage.aspx?n_id=7408|accessdate=3 April 2013|publisher=Fan Carpet|date=26 March 2013}}</ref>


==Production==
In 2005, after disagreements between Disney's [[Michael Eisner]] and Pixar's [[Steve Jobs]] over the distribution of Pixar's films, Disney announced that they would be creating a new animation studio, [[Circle 7 Animation]], to make sequels to the seven Disney-owned Pixar films (which consisted of the films released between 1995 and 2006).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2005/08/08/655.aspx|title=The Skinny on Circle Seven|first=Jim|last=Hill|date=August 7, 2005|accessdate=March 27, 2012}}</ref> The studio had put ''[[Toy Story 3]]'' and ''[[Monsters University|Monsters, Inc. 2]]'' in development, and had also hired screenwriter Laurie Craig to write a draft for ''Finding Nemo 2''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://animatedviews.com/2012/bob-hilgenberg-and-rob-muir-on-the-rise-and-fall-of-disneys-circle-7-animation/|title=Bob Hilgenberg and Rob Muir on the Rise and Fall of Disney’s Circle 7 Animation|first=Josh|last=Armstrong|date=March 5, 2012|accessdate=March 27, 2012}}</ref> Circle 7 was subsequently shut down after [[Robert Iger]] replaced Eisner as CEO of Disney and arranged the acquisition of Pixar.

In July 2012, it was reported that [[Andrew Stanton]] was developing a sequel to ''Finding Nemo'',<ref name="sequel">{{cite web|http://www.deadline.com/2012/07/john-carter-helmer-andrew-stanton-dives-back-into-animation-with-finding-nemo-sequel|title=‘John Carter’ Helmer Andrew Stanton Dives Back Into Animation With ‘Finding Nemo’ Sequel |publisher=Deadline.com |accessdate=July 18, 2012}}</ref> with Victoria Strouse writing the script and a schedule to be released in 2016.<ref name="FN2">{{cite news|last=Kit|first=Borys|title=Andrew Stanton to Direct Pixar's 'Finding Nemo' Sequel|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/andrew-stanton-pixar-finding-nemo-sequel-350267|accessdate=July 17, 2012|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=July 17, 2012}}</ref> However, the same day the news of a potential sequel broke, director Andrew Stanton posted a message on his personal Twitter calling into question the accuracy of these reports. The message said, "Didn't you all learn from ''[[Chicken Little (2005 film)|Chicken Little]]''? Everyone calm down. Don't believe everything you read. Nothing to see here now. #skyisnotfalling"<ref>{{cite web|last=Stanton|first=Andrew|title=@andrewstanton|url=https://twitter.com/andrewstanton/status/225380771039420416|publisher=Twitter|accessdate=23 August 2012}}</ref> According to the report by ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' published in August 2012, [[Ellen DeGeneres]] was in negotiations to reprise her role of Dory.<ref>{{cite news|last=Rose|first=Lacey|title=Ellen DeGeneres in Talks to Return for 'Finding Nemo' Sequel (Exclusive)|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/ellen-degeneres-finding-nemo-sequal-pixar-364553|accessdate=August 22, 2012|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=August 21, 2012}}</ref> In September 2012, it was confirmed by Stanton saying: "What was immediately on the list was writing a second ''[[John Carter (film)|Carter]]'' movie. When that went away, everything slid up. I know I'll be accused by more sarcastic people that it's a reaction to ''Carter'' not doing well, but only in its timing, but not in its conceit."<ref>{{cite news|last=Keegan|first=Rebecca|title=Director Andrew Stanton looks back on 'John Carter's' rocky path|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-john-carter-director-20120908,0,4090564,full.story|accessdate=September 8, 2012|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|date=September 8, 2012}}</ref> In February 2013, it was confirmed by the press that [[Albert Brooks]] would reprise the role of Marlin in the sequel.<ref>{{cite news|last=Fleming Jr.|first=Mike|title=Albert Brooks Hooks Deal To Reprise In ‘Finding Nemo 2′|url=http://www.deadline.com/2013/02/albert-brooks-hooks-deal-to-reprise-in-finding-nemo-2/|accessdate=February 12, 2013|sourceDeadline|date=February 12, 2013}}</ref>

In April 2013, Disney announced the sequel, ''Finding Dory'', confirming that [[Ellen DeGeneres]] and [[Albert Brooks]] would be reprising their roles as Dory and Marlin, respectively. Following a long campaign for a sequel on ''[[The Ellen DeGeneres Show]]'', Ellen stated: {{quote|"I have waited for this day for a long, long, long, long, long, long time. I'm not mad it took this long. I know the people at Pixar were busy creating ''Toy Story 16''. But the time they took was worth it. The script is fantastic. And it has everything I loved about the first one: It's got a lot of heart, it's really funny, and the best part is—it's got a lot more Dory."|[[Ellen DeGeneres]]|<ref>{{cite news|last=Hilton|first=Perez|title=Finding Nemo Um.. How about finding dory|url=http://perezhilton.com/2013-04-02-finding-nemo-finding-dory-spinoff-project-2015#.UVslihysiSo|accessdate=April 02, 2013|sourceDeadline|date=April 02, 2013}}</ref>}}

==Release==
''Finding Dory'' is scheduled to be released on November 25, 2015.<ref name="HR1"/><ref name="WSJ1"/>

==References==
{{Portal|Film|Animation|Disney}}
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|2277860}}

{{Finding Nemo}}
{{Pixar}}
{{Andrew Stanton}}

[[Category:2015 films]]
[[Category:Pixar animated films]]
[[Category:American animated films]]
[[Category:Films about animals]]
[[Category:Films directed by Andrew Stanton]]
[[Category:Films featuring anthropomorphic characters]]
[[Category:Finding Nemo]]
[[Category:Films set in the Pacific Ocean]]
[[Category:Films set in California]]

Findet Dorie

2013-04-03T15:23:07Z

AnemoneProjectors: /* Cast */ we don't know who will play Nemo. do we know for sure all these actors are returning?

{{Infobox film
| name = Finding Dory
| image = Finding Dory logo.jpg
| caption = Official film logo
| director = [[Andrew Stanton]]
| writer = Victoria Strouse
| story =
| starring = [[Ellen Degeneres]] [[Albert Brooks]]
| music =
| cinematography =
| editing =
| studio = [[Pixar]]
| distributor = [[Walt Disney Pictures]]
| released = {{Film date|2015|11|25}}
| runtime =
| country = United States
| language = English
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''''Finding Dory''''' is an upcoming sequel to the 2003 [[Pixar]] film ''[[Finding Nemo]]'' to be directed by [[Andrew Stanton]], who also directed the original film.<ref name="HR1">{{cite news|last=Kit|first=Borys|title=Andrew Stanton to Direct Pixar's 'Finding Nemo' Sequel|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/andrew-stanton-pixar-finding-nemo-sequel-350267|accessdate=2 April 2013|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=7 July 2012}}</ref> The film was confirmed by [[Walt Disney Pictures]] in April 2013, with a scheduled release date of November 25, 2015.<ref name="WSJ1">{{cite news|last=Farley|first=Christopher John|title=Ellen DeGeneres to Star in ‘Nemo’ Sequel ‘Finding Dory’|url=http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2013/04/02/ellen-degeneres-to-star-in-nemo-sequel-finding-dory/|accessdate=2 April 2013|newspaper=The Wall Street Journal|date=2 April 2013}}</ref> It has also been confirmed that characters from the first film will appear in the sequel, including Dory, Nemo, Marlin and the 'Tank Gang'.<ref name = "Dory">{{cite web|last=Risley|first=Matt|title=Pixar confirm Finding Nemo sequel|url=http://www.totalfilm.com/news/pixar-confirm-finding-nemo-sequel-finding-dory|accessdate=2 April 2013|publisher=Total Film|date=2 April 2013}}</ref>

==Plot==
''Finding Dory'' will be focused on the amnesiac character Dory, and will explore the idea of her being reunited with her family <ref name="Dory" /> It will take place one year after ''Finding Nemo'' in 2004 and be set off the coast of [[California]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Zeitchik|first=Steven|title=Ellen DeGeneres' 'Nemo' sequel, 'Finding Dory,' set for 2015|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-finding-nemo-sequel-release-date-dory-ellen-degeneres-20130402,0,2156856.story|accessdate=2 April 2013|newspaper=The Los Angeles Times|date=2 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Lussier|first=Germain|title=‘Finding Nemo’ Sequel Officially Called ‘Finding Dory,’ Releases November 25, 2015|url=http://www.slashfilm.com/finding-nemo-sequel-officially-called-finding-dory-releases-november-25-2015/#more-169278|publisher=/Film|accessdate=2 April 2013}}</ref>

==Cast==
* [[Ellen DeGeneres]] as Dory, a [[Paracanthurus hepatus|Pacific regal blue tang]]
* [[Albert Brooks]] as Marlin, a [[Ocellaris clownfish|clownfish]]
* TBA as Nemo, a clownfish
* [[Willem Dafoe]] as Gill, a [[moorish idol]]
* [[Brad Garrett]] as Bloat, a [[porcupine fish]]
* [[Allison Janney]] as Peach, an [[pisaster ochraceus|Ochre starfish]]
* [[Austin Pendleton]] as Gurgle, a [[royal gramma]]
* [[Stephen Root]] as Bubbles, a [[yellow tang]]
* [[Vicki Lewis]] as Deb (and her sister, "Flo", Deb's reflection), a [[dascyllus melanurus|four-striped damselfish]]
* TBA as Jacques, a [[Pacific cleaner shrimp]]

==Production==
In 2005, after disagreements between Disney's [[Michael Eisner]] and Pixar's [[Steve Jobs]] over the distribution of Pixar's films, Disney announced that they would be creating a new animation studio, [[Circle 7 Animation]], to make sequels to the seven Disney-owned Pixar films (which consisted of the films released between 1995 and 2006).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2005/08/08/655.aspx|title=The Skinny on Circle Seven|first=Jim|last=Hill|date=August 7, 2005|accessdate=March 27, 2012}}</ref> The studio had put ''[[Toy Story 3]]'' and ''[[Monsters University|Monsters, Inc. 2]]'' in development, and had also hired screenwriter Laurie Craig to write a draft for ''Finding Nemo 2''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://animatedviews.com/2012/bob-hilgenberg-and-rob-muir-on-the-rise-and-fall-of-disneys-circle-7-animation/|title=Bob Hilgenberg and Rob Muir on the Rise and Fall of Disney’s Circle 7 Animation|first=Josh|last=Armstrong|date=March 5, 2012|accessdate=March 27, 2012}}</ref> Circle 7 was subsequently shut down after [[Robert Iger]] replaced Eisner as CEO of Disney and arranged the acquisition of Pixar.

In July 2012, it was reported that [[Andrew Stanton]] was developing a sequel to ''Finding Nemo'',<ref name="sequel">{{cite web|http://www.deadline.com/2012/07/john-carter-helmer-andrew-stanton-dives-back-into-animation-with-finding-nemo-sequel|title=‘John Carter’ Helmer Andrew Stanton Dives Back Into Animation With ‘Finding Nemo’ Sequel |publisher=Deadline.com |accessdate=July 18, 2012}}</ref> with Victoria Strouse writing the script and a schedule to be released in 2016.<ref name="FN2">{{cite news|last=Kit|first=Borys|title=Andrew Stanton to Direct Pixar's 'Finding Nemo' Sequel|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/andrew-stanton-pixar-finding-nemo-sequel-350267|accessdate=July 17, 2012|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=July 17, 2012}}</ref> However, the same day the news of a potential sequel broke, director Andrew Stanton posted a message on his personal Twitter calling into question the accuracy of these reports. The message said, "Didn't you all learn from ''[[Chicken Little (2005 film)|Chicken Little]]''? Everyone calm down. Don't believe everything you read. Nothing to see here now. #skyisnotfalling"<ref>{{cite web|last=Stanton|first=Andrew|title=@andrewstanton|url=https://twitter.com/andrewstanton/status/225380771039420416|publisher=Twitter|accessdate=23 August 2012}}</ref> According to the report by ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' published in August 2012, [[Ellen DeGeneres]] was in negotiations to reprise her role of Dory.<ref>{{cite news|last=Rose|first=Lacey|title=Ellen DeGeneres in Talks to Return for 'Finding Nemo' Sequel (Exclusive)|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/ellen-degeneres-finding-nemo-sequal-pixar-364553|accessdate=August 22, 2012|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=August 21, 2012}}</ref> In September 2012, it was confirmed by Stanton saying: "What was immediately on the list was writing a second ''[[John Carter (film)|Carter]]'' movie. When that went away, everything slid up. I know I'll be accused by more sarcastic people that it's a reaction to ''Carter'' not doing well, but only in its timing, but not in its conceit."<ref>{{cite news|last=Keegan|first=Rebecca|title=Director Andrew Stanton looks back on 'John Carter's' rocky path|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-john-carter-director-20120908,0,4090564,full.story|accessdate=September 8, 2012|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|date=September 8, 2012}}</ref> In February 2013, it was confirmed by the press that [[Albert Brooks]] would reprise the role of Marlin in the sequel.<ref>{{cite news|last=Fleming Jr.|first=Mike|title=Albert Brooks Hooks Deal To Reprise In ‘Finding Nemo 2′|url=http://www.deadline.com/2013/02/albert-brooks-hooks-deal-to-reprise-in-finding-nemo-2/|accessdate=February 12, 2013|sourceDeadline|date=February 12, 2013}}</ref> Due to the change in his voice, [[Alexander Gould]], who played the voice of Nemo in the original film, will not be returning to voice the same character in the sequel. <ref>{{cite web|last=|first=|title=Alexander Gould discusses Nemo|url=http://www.thefancarpet.com/NewsPage.aspx?n_id=7408|accessdate=3 April 2013|publisher=Fan Carpet|date=26 March 2013}}</ref>

In April 2013, Disney announced the sequel, ''Finding Dory'', confirming that [[Ellen DeGeneres]] and [[Albert Brooks]] would be reprising their roles as Dory and Marlin, respectively. Following a long campaign for a sequel on ''[[The Ellen DeGeneres Show]]'', Ellen stated: {{quote|"I have waited for this day for a long, long, long, long, long, long time. I'm not mad it took this long. I know the people at Pixar were busy creating ''Toy Story 16''. But the time they took was worth it. The script is fantastic. And it has everything I loved about the first one: It's got a lot of heart, it's really funny, and the best part is—it's got a lot more Dory."|[[Ellen DeGeneres]]|<ref>{{cite news|last=Hilton|first=Perez|title=Finding Nemo Um.. How about finding dory|url=http://perezhilton.com/2013-04-02-finding-nemo-finding-dory-spinoff-project-2015#.UVslihysiSo|accessdate=April 02, 2013|sourceDeadline|date=April 02, 2013}}</ref>}}

==Release==
''Finding Dory'' is scheduled to be released on November 25, 2015.<ref name="HR1"/><ref name="WSJ1"/>

==References==
{{Portal|Film|Animation|Disney}}
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|2277860}}

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Findet Dorie

2013-04-02T16:26:43Z

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F. Percy Smith

2013-03-23T13:55:21Z

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{{Infobox person
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| birth_date = 1880
| birth_place = [[London]], [[England]], UK
| death_date = March 24, 1945 (aged 65)
| death_place = [[London]], [[England]], UK
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| known_for =
| occupation = naturalist, photographer, film maker
}}

'''Frank Percy Smith''' (1880–March 24, 1945) was a [[United Kingdom|British]] naturalist and early [[nature documentary]] pioneer working for [[Charles Urban]], where he pioneered the use of time lapse and micro cinematography.<ref name="BFIso01">{{cite web |title=Smith, Percy (1880-1945) |first=Bryony |last=Dixon |coauthors= |url=http://www.screenonline.org.uk/people/id/594315/ |work=BFI Screenonlinee |date= |accessdate=2011-04-24 }}</ref><ref name="WFH01">{{cite web |title=Percy Smith |first= |last= |coauthors= |url=http://www.wildfilmhistory.org/person/193/Percy++Smith.html |work=wildfilmhistory.org |date= |accessdate=2011-04-24 }}</ref>

==Biography==
Smith began to photograph the natural world around him while working as a clerk for the British Board of Education, but found his desire to exploit the educational possibilities of film stifled until his close-up photograph of a bluebottle's tongue caught the attention of film producer [[Charles Urban]]. Smith subsequently made ''[[To Demonstrate How Spiders Fly]]'' (1909) and ''[[The Acrobatic Fly]]'' (1910) before joining the [[Charles Urban Trading Company]] full-time and directing over fifty nature films for the ''Urban Sciences'' series, including the pioneering stop-motion film ''[[The Birth of a Flower]]'' (1910), prior to the outbreak of the [[First World War]].

During the First World War, Smith served as a Naval photographer, shooting aerial views of battlefields for British forces, and made a series of films depicting battles through animated maps, including ''[[Fight for the Dardanelles]]'' (1915).

After the war he went to work for British Instructional Films on the ''[[Secrets of Nature]]'' series starting in 1922 and made the comedy film ''[[The Bedtime Stories of Archie the Ant]]'' (1925). He continued to work for BIF into the 30s on the retitled ''[[Secrets of Life]]'' series, handing the direction of films including ''[[Magic Myxies]]'' and ''[[The World in a Wine-Glass]]'' (1931) over to his colleagues Mary Field and [[H.R Hewer]], while he concentrated on the photography.

He died at his home in Southgate, North London, on 24 March 1945. His death was recorded as suicide by coal gas poisoning and was front page news in British tabloids.

A BBC documentary charting the work of Smith and attempting to recreate his "The Acrobatic Fly" was screened in 2013.<ref>{{cite episode |title=Edwardian insects on film|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01rd376|credits=Presenter: [[Charlie Hamilton James]]|network=BBC|station=BBC Four|airdate=2013-03-19|minutes=60}}</ref>

==Filmography==
*''[[To Demonstrate How Spiders Fly]]'' (1909)
*''[[The Acrobatic Fly]]'' (1910)
*''[[The Birth of a Flower]]'' (1910)
*''[[The Strength and Agility of Insects]]'' (1911)
*''[[Fight for the Dardanelles]]'' (1915)
*''[[The Bedtime Stories of Archie the Ant]]'' (1925)
* ''[http://film.britishcouncil.org/the-life-cycle-of-the-maize Life Cycle of the Maize]'' (1942)
* ''[http://film.britishcouncil.org/the-life-cycle-of-the-newt Life Cycle of the Newt]'' (1942)
* ''[http://film.britishcouncil.org/the-life-cycle-of-the-pin-mould Life Cycle of the Pin Mould]'' (1943)
* ''[http://film.britishcouncil.org/the-life-history-of-the-onion Life History of the Onion]'' (1943)

==References==
{{Reflist}}

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F. Percy Smith

2013-03-23T13:51:51Z

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| birth_place = [[London]], [[England]], UK
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| death_place = [[London]], [[England]], UK
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'''Frank Percy Smith''' (1880–March 24, 1945) was a [[United Kingdom|British]] naturalist and early [[nature documentary]] pioneer working for [[Charles Urban]], where he pioneered the use of time lapse and micro cinematography.<ref name="BFIso01">{{cite web |title=Smith, Percy (1880-1945) |first=Bryony |last=Dixon |coauthors= |url=http://www.screenonline.org.uk/people/id/594315/ |work=BFI Screenonlinee |date= |accessdate=2011-04-24 }}</ref><ref name="WFH01">{{cite web |title=Percy Smith |first= |last= |coauthors= |url=http://www.wildfilmhistory.org/person/193/Percy++Smith.html |work=wildfilmhistory.org |date= |accessdate=2011-04-24 }}</ref>

==Biography==
Smith began to photograph the natural world around him while working as a clerk for the British Board of Education, but found his desire to exploit the educational possibilities of film stifled until his close-up photograph of a bluebottle's tongue caught the attention of film producer [[Charles Urban]]. Smith subsequently made ''[[To Demonstrate How Spiders Fly]]'' (1909) and ''[[The Acrobatic Fly]]'' (1910) before joining the [[Charles Urban Trading Company]] full-time and directing over fifty nature films for the ''Urban Sciences'' series, including the pioneering stop-motion film ''[[The Birth of a Flower]]'' (1910), prior to the outbreak of the [[First World War]].

During the First World War, Smith served as a Naval photographer, shooting aerial views of battlefields for British forces, and made a series of films depicting battles through animated maps, including ''[[Fight for the Dardanelles]]'' (1915).

After the war he went to work for British Instructional Films on the ''[[Secrets of Nature]]'' series starting in 1922 and made the comedy film ''[[The Bedtime Stories of Archie the Ant]]'' (1925). He continued to work for BIF into the 30s on the retitled ''[[Secrets of Life]]'' series, handing the direction of films including ''[[Magic Myxies]]'' and ''[[The World in a Wine-Glass]]'' (1931) over to his colleagues Mary Field and [[H.R Hewer]], while he concentrated on the photography.

He died at his home in Southgate, North London, on 24 March 1945. His death was recorded as suicide by coal gas poisoning and was front page news in British tabloids.

A BBC documentary charting the work of Smith and attempting to recreate his "The Acrobatic Fly" was screened in 2013.<ref>{{cite episode |title=Edwardian insects on film|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01rd376|credits=Presenter: [[Charlie Hamilton James]]|network=BBC|station=BBC Four|airdate=2013-03-19|minutes=60}}</ref>

==Filmography==
*''[[To Demonstrate How Spiders Fly]]'' (1909)
*''[[The Acrobatic Fly]]'' (1910)
*''[[The Birth of a Flower]]'' (1910)
*''[[The Strength and Agility of Insects]]'' (1911)
*''[[Fight for the Dardanelles]]'' (1915)
*''[[The Bedtime Stories of Archie the Ant]]'' (1925)
* ''[http://film.britishcouncil.org/the-life-cycle-of-the-maize Life Cycle of the Maize]'' (1942)
* ''[http://film.britishcouncil.org/the-life-cycle-of-the-newt Life Cycle of the Newt]'' (1942)
* ''[http://film.britishcouncil.org/the-life-cycle-of-the-pin-mould Life Cycle of the Pin Mould]'' (1943)
* ''[http://film.britishcouncil.org/the-life-history-of-the-onion Life History of the Onion]'' (1943)

==References==
{{Reflist}}

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Select Model Management

2013-01-22T18:19:40Z

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'''Select Model Management''' is a [[modeling agency|modelling agency]] based in [[London]]. Founded and owned by Tandy Anderson and sisters Claire and Chrissie Castagnetti, they opened the agency over 30 years ago. <ref>{{cite web |url=http://models.com/agency/Select-Model-Management/profile |title=Select Model Management |work=Models.com |accessdate=21 January 2013}}</ref> Select represents some of the top models in the industry, including [[Adam Senn]], [[Agyness Deyn]], Aymeline Valade, [[Bregje Heinen]], [[Clint Mauro]], [[Daphne Groeneveld]], [[David Gandy]], [[Erin Heatherton]], [[Irina Shayk]], [[Jacquelyn Jablonski]], [[Jessica Hart]] [[Julie Henderson]], [[Lakshmi Menon (model)]], [[Lais Ribeiro]], [[Liu Wen]], Milou Van Groesen, Mirte Maas, [[Natasha Poly]], [[Patricia van der Vliet]], [[Tyson Ballou]] and Werner Schreyer. Many top models from the 1990s and 2000s are also represented including [[Angela Lindvall]], Bekah Jenkins, [[Bojana Panic]], [[Devon Aoki]], [[Fabiana Semprebon]], [[Heather Marks]], [[Iekeliene Stange]], [[Irina Lazareanu]], Karen Ferrari, [[Kirsten Owen]], [[Nataliya Gotsiy]], [[Rianne ten Haken]], [[Stella Tennant]] and [[Tasha Tilberg]]. Celebrities represented by the agency include singer [[Cher Lloyd]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://metro.co.uk/2012/02/23/cher-lloyd-to-take-modelling-world-by-storm-after-signing-to-select-329424/ |title=Cher Lloyd to take modelling world by storm after signing to Select |date=23 February 2012 |work=metro.co.uk |accessdate=22 January 2013}}</ref>, [[Christina Perri]], [[Jamie Dornan]], [[Kelly Brook]], <ref name=entnews>{{cite web |url=http://www.entnewsusa.com/News/CelebrityNews/1KF/Kelly-Brook-joins-Select-Model-Management |title=Kelly Brook joins Select Model Management |date=11 January 2013 |work=entnewsusa.com |accessdate=22 January 2013}}</ref> [[Mischa Barton]], [[Pearl Lowe]], [[Pixie Lott]] <ref name=entnews/>, [[Shenae Grimes]] and [[The Saturdays]] <ref name=entnews/>.

==Models and Celebrities Represented==
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*[[Mischa Barton]]
*[[Kelly Brook]]
*Gracie Carvalho
*[[Jamie Dornan]]
*[[Georgia Frost]]
*[[Nataliya Gotsiy]]
*[[Shenae Grimes]]
*[[Heloise Guerin]]
*[[Jessica Hart]]
*[[Bregje Heinen]]
*[[Julie Henderson]]
*[[Vanessa Hessler]]
*[[Katarina Ivanovska]]
*[[Ieva Laguna]]
*[[Cher Lloyd]]
*[[Pixie Lott]]
*[[Pearl Lowe]]
*[[Herieth Paul]]
*[[Christina Perri]]
*[[Camilla Rutherford]]
*[[The Saturdays]]
*[[Milagros Schmoll]]
*Milou Sluis
*Chrishell Stubbs
*[[Hannah Ware]]
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==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.fashionmodeldirectory.com/agencies/select-model-management/ Select Model Management] in the [[Fashion Model Directory]].
*[http://models.com/agency/Select-Model-Management/profile/ Select Models] at ''Models.com''
*[http://www.selectmodel.com/site/select.aspx Official Website]

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The X Factor (Vereinigte Staaten)

2011-11-07T13:45:16Z

AnemoneProjectors: semi'd

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| image = [[File:TheXFactorTitles2011.jpg|300px]]
| caption = ''The X Factor'' logo
| genre = Reality
| format = Interactive [[reality television|reality]] [[talent show]]
| creator = [[Simon Cowell]]
| developer =
| presenter = [[Steve Jones (presenter)|Steve Jones]]
| writer =
| director =
| creative_director = [[Brian Friedman]]
| judges = [[Simon Cowell]] [[Paula Abdul]] [[Nicole Scherzinger]] [[L.A. Reid]] [[Cheryl Cole]] (2011)
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'''''The X Factor''''' is an [[Television in the United States|American television]] music competition to find new [[singing]] talent. The show is produced by creator [[Simon Cowell]]'s company [[Syco#Syco TV|SYCOtv]].<ref name="syco2010">{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a197592/sony-confirms-cowell-green-venture.html|title=Sony confirms Cowell, Green venture|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|first=Alex|last=Wilkes|date=January 19, 2010|accessdate=January 21, 2010}}</ref> It premiered on September 21, 2011<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a197970/ntas-cowell-vid.html|title=EXCLUSIVE: Cowell confirms start date for US 'X Factor'|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|first=Neil|last=Wilkes|coauthor=French, Dan|date=January 20, 2010|accessdate=January 20, 2010}}</ref> on [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]].

As part of the [[The X Factor (UK)|British]] [[The X Factor (TV series)|''X Factor'' franchise]], the program's format has numerous differences from its rivals, including ''[[American Idol]]'', among others. The competition is open to both solo artists and groups and has no upper age limit. Each judge is assigned one of four categories—either girls between 12 and 30, boys between 12 and 30, individuals over 30, or groups (some of which may be formed from rejected soloists after the audition process).<ref name="pepsi1" /> Through the live shows, the judges act as mentors to their category, helping to decide song choices, styling and staging, while judging contestants from the other categories; they also compete to ensure that their act wins the competition, thus making them the winning judge. The winner stands to receive a $5 million recording contract<ref>http://www.billboard.com/#/news/x-factor-has-glitzy-premiere-complete-with-1005354392.story</ref> and will also star in their own [[Pepsi]] commercial, which will air at [[Super Bowl XLVI]] on [[NBC]].<ref>http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/05/us-xfactor-superbowl-idUSTRE7744US20110805</ref>

==History==
Although ''[[American Idol]]'' went on to become a huge success and rated number 1 for (as of present) seven consecutive seasons, in its home country of the [[United Kingdom|UK]], the original ''[[Pop Idol]]'' did not fare so well. After the massively successful [[Pop Idol (series 1)|first series]], the [[Pop Idol (series 2)|second series]] suffered from low ratings. Many (including ''Pop Idol'' judge [[Pete Waterman]] himself)<ref name="Pete Waterman quote">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s98/pop-idol/news/a13133/pete-waterman-michelle-is-rubbish.html|title=Pete Waterman: "Michelle is rubbish"|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|accessdate=2 October 2011}}</ref> considered series 2 winner [[Michelle McManus]] an unworthy winner as she failed to achieve the same success as series 1 winner [[Will Young]]. In 2004, ''Pop Idol'' was axed and [[ITV]] announced a new talent show created by former ''Pop Idol'' judge [[Simon Cowell]], with no involvement from ''Idol'' creator [[Simon Fuller]] -– ''[[The X Factor (UK)|The X Factor]]''. Although its ratings were average in the first couple of series, by the seventh series in 2010, ratings were hitting 10 million each week. ''Pop Idol'' had been completely forgotten in the UK in favour of ''The X Factor'', whereas ''American Idol'' was responsible for the highest rated TV show in the U.S. -– with ''The X Factor'' virtually non-existent.

Then, in April 2009, reports surfaced that Cowell was attempting to launch ''The X Factor'' in the U.S. after his ''[[American Idol]]'' contract ended after the [[American Idol (season 9)|ninth season]].<ref name="American1">{{cite web |author= Hurrel, Will |title= Cowell Hints at US X Factor |url= http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/multi-platform/news/cowell-hints-at-us-x-factor/2020988.article |publisher= |date=April 22, 2009 |accessdate=October 8, 2009}}</ref> Under his then contract, Cowell was forbidden from launching ''The X Factor'' as a rival show to ''Idol''.<ref name="American1" /> In September, [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]], the broadcaster of ''American Idol'', signed the deal to launch the U.S. version of ''The X Factor''.

On January 11, 2010, [[News Corporation]] (through [[Fox News]] in the U.S. and ''[[The Times]]'' in the UK) reported that Cowell would leave ''American Idol'' after season 9 in order to bring ''The X Factor'' to the U.S. in September 2011. Cowell told the [[Television Critics Association]] that he was leaving ''American Idol'' so that he can judge and act as executive producer of the U.S. version of ''The X Factor''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://tv.uk.msn.com/photos/photos.aspx?cp-documentid=151320909|title=Cowell quits American Idol|publisher=[[Microsoft]]|work=[[MSN]]|last=Cooper|first=Lorna|date=January 11, 2010}} Retrieved January 11, 2010.</ref> Additionally, Cowell signed a long-term business deal with [[Sony Music Entertainment]], who already support [[Syco Music]] artists in the UK, and will now be involved with the artists on the U.S. version of the show as well as becoming involved in its production.<ref name="syco2010"/>

In November 2010, Fox began airing short commercials for the program which displayed the text "Coming to America Fall 2011".<ref name="pepsi2" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2010/11/24/the-x-factor-fox-promo-simon-cowell/|title='The X Factor' exclusive: First look at Fox's promo!|last=Slezak|first=Michael|date=November 24, 2010|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|accessdate=January 24, 2011}}</ref> ''[[The New York Times]]'' described the commercials as the network trying to set up ''The X Factor'' as a television event.<ref name="pepsi2" /> In February 2011, during [[Super Bowl XLV]], Fox unveiled the official logo for the show in a promo starring Cowell.<ref name="UnXploding Simon - THE X FACTOR">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCnDO5N-t68]</ref> A second promo was shown during that night, featuring [[Katy Perry]], [[Justin Bieber]], [[The Black Eyed Peas]], [[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]], [[Lady Gaga]], the [[Pussycat Dolls]] and [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]]. This promo started speculation on who would be joining Cowell on the ''X Factor'' judging panel.<ref name="Have You Got It? - THE X FACTOR">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FCVvZrmv3s]</ref>

''The X Factor'' premiered in the U.S. on and Canada on September 21, 2011. The following day, it premiered in the UK and a handful of other countries.

==Season summary==
To date, one season is planned for broadcast, as summarized below.

{{colorbox|#CCCCFF}} Contestant in "Boys" category 
{{colorbox|#FFC0CB}} Contestant in "Girls" category 
{{colorbox|#d0f0c0}} Contestant in "Over 30s"category 
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| [[Cheryl Cole]] (Los Angeles & Chicago auditions)
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==Judges and hosts==


At the time of announcing the U.S. version, Cowell was the only confirmed judge for the show.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/americanidol/news/a195683/simon-cowell-quits-american-idol.html|title=Simon Cowell quits American Idol|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|last=Wilkes|first=Neil|date=January 11, 2010|accessdate=January 12, 2010}}</ref> He later said that he was taking the choices of who to join him on the show very seriously, saying, "It's pointless hiring judges who don't know anything about the music business. I'll probably go and find someone who did what I did for a living. I was an A&R guy for 20 years."<ref name="nypostjan15">{{cite news|url=http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/what_cowell_gave_up_for_2MAHTVyZXbE9q2KUmbj2UP|title=What Simon Cowell gave up for 'X Factor'|publisher=NYP Holdings, Inc.|work=[[New York Post]]|date=January 15, 2010|accessdate=January 15, 2010}}</ref> Many people were rumored to be in the running to join the judging panel, including [[Nicole Scherzinger]], [[George Michael]],<ref name="Cina">{{cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/simon-cowell-confirms-paula-abdul-163888|title=Simon Cowell Confirms Paula Abdul Is on ‘X-Factor’ Judges Shortlist|last=Cina|first=Mark|date=March 3, 2011|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|accessdate=March 3, 2011|location=[[Los Angeles]]}}</ref> [[Nicki Minaj]],<ref>{{cite news|last=Dinh|first=James|date=March 25, 2011|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1660668/simon-cowell-nicki-minaj-x-factor.jhtml |title=Simon Cowell Addresses Nicki Minaj 'X Factor' Judging Rumors|publisher=MTV|accessdate=May 6, 2011}}</ref> [[Rihanna]], [[Katy Perry]], [[Elton John]], [[Mariah Carey]] and [[Jessica Simpson]], though Cowell denied that Perry and John were.<ref name="Cina"/> Eventually, [[Grammy Award]]-winning [[Record industry|record executive]], [[songwriter]], and [[record producer]] [[L.A. Reid]],<ref name="lareid1">{{cite web |url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/03/18/la-reid-x-factor/ |title=Official: L.A. Reid signed as 'X Factor' judge |publisher=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|date=Mar 18, 2011 |accessdate=Mar 18, 2011}}</ref><ref name="lareid2">{{cite web|url=http://www.facebook.com/#!/notes/the-x-factor-usa/breaking-news-grammy-winning-music-mogul-antonio-la-reid-to-join-simon-cowell-as/133583453380296|title=Breaking News: Grammy-winning music mogul Antonio "L.A" Reid to join Simon Cowell as a judge on The X Factor!|date=March 18, 2011|work=The X Factor|publisher=Facebook|accessdate=March 18, 2011}}</ref> former [[The X Factor (UK)|UK ''X Factor'']] judge [[Cheryl Cole]],<ref name="Cheryl confirmed">{{cite news|last=Plunkett|first=John|title=Cheryl Cole confirmed as US X Factor judge.'|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/2011/may/05/cheryl-cole-us-x-factor-judge|publisher=The Guardian|accessdate=May 5, 2011|location=London|date=May 5, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|first=|last=|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/2011/04/26/cheryl-cole-finally-confirmed-as-judge-on-us-x-factor-as-simon-cowell-gushes-she-s-special-86908-23087359/ |title=Cheryl Cole finally confirmed as judge on US X Factor as Simon Cowell gushes she's 'special'|work=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|The Daily Record]]|publisher=|date=|accessdate=May 6, 2011}}</ref> and Cowell's former ''[[American Idol]]'' colleague [[Paula Abdul]]<ref>http://thexfactor.blogs.fox.com/2011/05/08/paula-abdul-joins-cheryl-cole-l-a-reid-and-simon-cowell-on-the-x-factor-judges-panel/</ref> were confirmed to join Cowell in the judging panel.

Numerous people were speculated to host the series, including ''[[High School Musical]]'' star [[Corbin Bleu]] and UK ''X Factor'' host [[Dermot O'Leary]].<ref>Hibberd, James. (April 28, 2011) [http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/04/28/corbin-bleu-nicole-scherzinger-in-talks-to-host-x-factor/ 'The X Factor': Corbin Bleu in talks to co-host | Inside TV | EW.com]. Insidetv.ew.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref><ref name="Daily Mail 8 May 2011">{{cite news| url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1384954/Gary-Barlow-confirmed-new-UK-X-Factor-judge-Simon-Cowell-Cheryl-Cole-leave.html#ixzz1LoTVKTZT | location=London | work=Daily Mail | first1=Natalie | last1=Trombetta | first2=Chris | last2=Johnson | title=Simon Cowell confirms Gary Barlow as new UK X Factor judge | date=May 9, 2011}}</ref> At one point, singer-songwriter [[Lady Gaga]] was rumored to have a non-judging role on the show.<ref>{{cite web|author=Thursday, January 28, 2010, 08:43 GMT |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/news/a199850/cowell-wants-gaga-for-us-x-factor.html |title=TV – News – Cowell 'wants GaGa' for US 'X Factor' |publisher=Digital Spy |date=January 28, 2010 |accessdate=September 18, 2010}}</ref> Initially, Scherzinger was to act as co-host with Welsh presenter [[Steve Jones (presenter)|Steve Jones]]. Cowell had previously indicated that the show may have two hosts.<ref>McGonigle, Molly. (March 25, 2011) [http://wonderwall.msn.com/tv/simon-cowell-on-idol-i-would-have-gone-earlier-1611114.story Simon Cowell on 'Idol': 'I watched it once' | Story | Wonderwall]. Wonderwall.msn.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s141/the-x-factor-us/news/a318357/nicole-scherzinger-steve-jones-to-host-x-factor-usa.html|title=Nicole Scherzinger, Steve Jones to host 'X Factor' USA|last=Daniels|first=Colin|date=May 8, 2011|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hachette Filipacchi UK]]|accessdate=May 8, 2011|location=[[London]]}}</ref><ref>[http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Entertainment/20110325/simon-cowell-could-hire-two-hosts-for-us-x-factor-110325/ Cowell may prefer having two hosts for 'X Factor' – CTV News]. Ctv.ca. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref><ref>[http://entertainment.stv.tv/tv/238708-steve-jones-insists-he-is-still-up-for-us-x-factor-job/ Steve Jones insists he is still up for US X Factor job | TV: Latest News | STV Entertainment]. Entertainment.stv.tv (March 25, 2011). Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref>

On May 26, 2011, it was reported that Cole had been removed from the show and was set to be replaced by Scherzinger. Reports varied over whether she was fired because American audiences had trouble understanding her accent, because of a lack of chemistry between her and Abdul, or that she had stepped down herself due to homesickness.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-13558288 |title=Cheryl Cole is 'dropped by US X Factor' |author= |date=26 May 2011 |work= |publisher=BBC News |accessdate=26 May 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Showbiz-News/Cheryl-Cole-Reports-Singer-Is-Replaced-By-Nicole-Scherzinger-As-US-X-Factor-Judge-Over-Thick-Accent/Article/201105415999828?DCMP=News-search-sslc&lid=ARTICLE_15999828_CherylCole:ReportsSingerIsReplacedByNicoleScherzingerAsUSXFactorJudgeOverThickAccent&lpos=searchresults |title=Singer Cheryl Cole 'Dropped By US X Factor' |author= |date=26 May 2011 |work= |publisher=Sky News |accessdate=26 May 2011}}</ref> Cole's departure was officially confirmed on June 6 in a statement from Fox, which also confirmed Scherzinger as her replacement. Jones now serves as the sole presenter.<ref>http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/story/cheryl-coles-x-factor-exit-confirmed_1224230</ref> On August 5, Cowell announced that the reason why Cole left was because he offered her the job in the UK version back and that he felt that she would be more comfortable there. He said if her departure had anything to do with her not getting along with Abdul then he would not be judging the show.<ref>[http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/08/05/simon-cowell-x-factor-american-idol/ Simon Cowell believes 'X Factor' can top 'Idol']</ref>

===Judges' categories and their finalists===
'''Key:'''

:{{colorbox|#BFFFC0;}} – Winning judge/category. Winners are in bold, eliminated contestants in small font.

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| '''Girls''' Melanie Amaro Rachel Crow Drew Simone Battle Tiah Tolliver
| '''Groups''' The Stereo Hogzz Lakoda Rayne InTENsity The Brewer Boys
| '''Over 30s''' Josh Krajcik Leroy Bell Stacy Francis Dexter Haygood
| '''Boys''' "Astro" Marcus Canty Chris Rene Phillip Lomax
|}

==Format and prize==
The show is primarily concerned with identifying singing talent, though appearance, personality, stage presence and dance routines are also an important element of many performances. Each judge is assigned one of four categories—either girls between 12 and 29, boys between 12 and 29, individuals 30 and over, or groups (some of which may be formed from rejected soloists after the audition process).<ref name="pepsi1" /> Through the live shows, the judges act as mentors to their category, helping to decide song choices, styling and staging, while judging contestants from other categories.

The winner of the competition is awarded a recording contract with [[Syco Music]] in association with [[Sony Music Entertainment]], which would include cash payments totalling $5 million.<ref name="Feb711a" /><ref name="Feb711b" /> A press release on behalf of the show on February 7, 2011 called the recording contract "the largest guaranteed prize in television history."<ref>Lindsay Powers, [http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/simon-cowells-x-factor-announces-97082 Simon Cowell's X Factor Announces Prize: $5 Million Sony Music Record Deal] From the [[Hollywood Reporter]] (February 7, 2011). Retrieved on September 18, 2011.</ref> Unlike the British version of the show,<ref>Liam Allen,[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-10654380 What is a £1m record deal?] From [[BBC News]] (July 21, 2010). Retrieved on September 18, 2011.</ref> the costs of recording and marketing the winning artist will be paid for separately from the $5 million initial contract payment. The $5 million will be paid directly to the winner in five annual installments of $1 million. Cowell said in a conference call with reporters on February 7, 2011: "I think it should be a life-changing prize and just to be clear, this isn't a dressed-up $5 million, this is a guaranteed $5 million payable to the winner. The recording, marketing, and video costs are completely separate to that. It will be paid over five years at $1 million a year."<ref>Lara Martin, [http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/s141/the-x-factor-us/news/a302575/cowell-admits-x-factor-usa-prize-nerves.html Cowell admits 'X Factor USA' prize nerves] From [[Digital Spy]] (February 7, 2011). Retrieved on September 18, 2011.</ref>

Cowell said in the same conference call that the specific music label within the Sony family with which the winner would actually sign would likely depend on which specialty label could provide the best support to the winner in light of the type of music that the winner chooses to perform.<ref>''Id.''</ref>

There are five stages to ''The X Factor'':
* Stage 1: Producers' auditions (these auditions decide who will sing in front of the judges)
* Stage 2: Judges' auditions
* Stage 3: Bootcamp
* Stage 4: Judges' houses
* Stage 5: Live shows (finals)

===Auditions===
The show is open to solo artists and vocal groups aged 12 and above, with no upper age limit.<ref name="Feb711a">{{cite news|url=http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=12858831|title='The X Factor' Winner to Get $5 Million Contract|date=February 7, 2011|agency=Associated Press|publisher=[[ABC News]]|accessdate=February 7, 2011}}</ref><ref name="Feb711b">{{cite news|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/02/07/us-thexfactor-idUSTRE7163SX20110207|title=U.S. X Factor to offer large record deal for winner|last=Kearney|first=Christine|coauthors=Patricia Reaney|date=February 7, 2011|work=[[Reuters]]|accessdate=February 7, 2011}}</ref> The successful auditionees audition in front of the judges.

===Bootcamp===
The contestants selected at auditions are further refined through a series of performances at "bootcamp", and then at the "judges' houses", until a small number eventually progress to the live finals. At bootcamp the judges collaboratively choose 32 acts (eight from each category) for the next round, and only then are told by the show's producers which category they are to mentor.

===Judges' houses===
The judges then disband for the "visits to the judges' houses" round, where they further reduce their acts on location at a residence (often collectively spanning the globe) with the help of a celebrity guest.

===Live shows===
====Final 16====
The final 16 perform live, to get a place in the Final 12. There will be no public vote in the first week, instead each of the judges selected one of their own acts to eliminate. In season 1, Cowell had to eliminate two acts, since he had five contestants in his catergory rather than four.

====Final 12====
The finals consist of a series of two live shows, the first featuring the contestants' performances and the second revealing the results of the public voting, culminating in one or more acts being eliminated. Celebrity guest performers also feature regularly.

===Post ''The X Factor''===
The winner of the competition is awarded a recording contract, stated to be worth $5 million, with [[Syco Music]] in association with [[Sony Music Entertainment]].<ref name="Feb711a" /><ref name="Feb711b" /> A press release on behalf of the show called the recording contract "the largest guaranteed prize in television history."<ref>Lindsay Powers, [http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/simon-cowells-x-factor-announces-97082 Simon Cowell's X Factor Announces Prize: $5 Million Sony Music Record Deal] From the [[Hollywood Reporter]] (February 7, 2011). Retrieved on September 18, 2011.</ref> In comparison to the UK version of the show, where a portion of the £1 million ($1.6 million) prize is used to pay for the costs of recording and marketing the winning artist,<ref>Liam Allen, [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-10654380 What is a £1m record deal?] From [[BBC News]] (July 21, 2010). Retrieved on September 18, 2011.</ref> these expenses will be paid for separately from the $5 million initial contract payment offered on the U.S. show, which will be paid in five annual installments of $1 million.<ref>Lara Martin, [http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/s141/the-x-factor-us/news/a302575/cowell-admits-x-factor-usa-prize-nerves.html Cowell admits 'X Factor USA' prize nerves] From [[Digital Spy]] (February 7, 2011). Retrieved on September 18, 2011.</ref>

==Season 1 (2011)==
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Auditions in front of the producers for the first season took place in [[Los Angeles]], [[Miami]], [[Newark, New Jersey|Newark]], [[Seattle]], [[Chicago]], and [[Dallas]].<ref>[http://thexfactor.blogs.fox.com/2011/02/24/the-x-factor-unveils-dates-and-venues-for-the-5-million-auditions FOX Broadcasting Company – The X Factor USA – Simon Cowell's Brand New Singing Competition Comes To America Only On FOX]. Thexfactor.blogs.fox.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref> It was reported that ''The X Factor'' had broken the auditions record in [[Los Angeles]] on March 27.<ref>[http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s141/the-x-factor-us/news/a311337/x-factor-usa-breaks-audition-records-in-la.html 'X Factor' USA breaks audition records in LA – X Factor USA News – US TV]. Digital Spy (March 27, 2011). Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref> The last set of auditions took place in front of the judges and a live studio audience during May and June 2011.<ref>[http://www.on-camera-audiences.com/shows/show/337/The_X_Factor/ The X Factor]. On Camera Audiences. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref>

An early preview of ''The X Factor'' aired during the [[2011 Major League Baseball All-Star Game]] on July 12, 2011. The second major preview came after the [[Northern Football League|NFL]] double-header game on September 11.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0viWETWJAuM&feature=channel_video_title]|title=THE X FACTOR - Extended Preview (never-before-seen footage)!!|accessdate=September 11, 2011}}</ref> The live finals started on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 with a 2.5 hour live show.

==Season 2 (2012)==
On November 2, 2011, It was announced that ''The X Factor'' has been renewed for a second season, which will begin airing in Fall 2012.<ref>http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2011/11/02/the-x-factor-marks-its-spot-fox-picks-up-hit-series-for-second-season-2215/20111102fox01/</ref>

==International airings==
Following the announcement of the show coming to America, several other broadcasters around the world expressed interest in acquiring the rights to show the American version of the show in their country.

*In [[Canada]], it is [[Simultaneous substitution|simultaneously broadcast]] with the Fox broadcast on [[CTV Television Network|CTV]] or [[CTV Two]]; whatever channel broadcasts ''The X Factor'' that particular night depends on other shows on their schedules for that night.

* In [[New Zealand]], the show is broadcast 6 hours and 30 minutes after it is aired in the U.S, on [[TV3 (New Zealand)|TV3]].<ref>http://www.tv3.co.nz/Shows/TheXFactorUSA.aspx</ref>

* In the [[United Kingdom]], as part of Cowell's contract, it was agreed that [[ITV2]], the sister channel to the [[ITV]] network (which airs the original British version of ''The X Factor''), would have rights to air the U.S. version. The show is broadcast in the UK 18 hours after it is aired in the U.S. - it premiered on September 22, 2011 in the UK and airs on Thursday and Friday nights.

* In [[Trinidad and Tobago]], the show airs on [[CNC3]].

* In the [[Middle East]], the show premiered on September 24, 2011 on [[Osn First]].

* In [[Japan]], the show premiered on October 1, 2011 on FOX bs238.

* In [[Ukraine]], the show premiered on September 4, 2011 on [[STB (Channel)|STB]].<ref>http://xfactor.stb.ua/</ref>

* In [[Indonesia]], a group of local TV networks is airing the shows the same week it is aired in America; in Jakarta it airs on B Channel on Thursday and Friday, with repeats on Saturday and Sunday.

* In [[Slovakia]], the show premiered on September 23, 2011 on [[JOJ Plus]].

* In [[Cyprus]], the show premiered on September 30, 2011 on [[RIK 1]].

* In [[Denmark]], the show premiered on October 1, 2011 on [[DR HD]].

* In [[Latin America]], the show premiered on October 12, 2011 on [[Sony Entertainment Television (Latin America)|Sony Channel]].

* In [[Greece]], the show premiered on October 1, 2011 on [[ANT1]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.antenna.gr/tv/show?sid=249702|title=ANT1 will air US X Factor|location=[[Greece]]}}</ref>

* In [[Malaysia]], the show premiered on September 23, 2011 on [[8TV (Malaysia)]].

* In [[Singapore]], the show is broadcast direct off-satellite at the same time as the U.S. on [[MediaCorp Channel 5]].<ref>{{cite web|title=X Factor U.S premiering on Singapore, Channel 5.|url=http://entertainment.xin.msn.com/en/tv/channel-5/programmes/x-factor-us.aspx?cp-documentid=4845741|publisher=xinmsn|accessdate=27 September 2011}}</ref>

* In the [[Philippines]], the show airs on [[Studio 23]] premiered on September 22, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|title=Studio 23 Program Schedules|url=http://www.studio23.tv/tabid/56/Default.aspx|publisher=Studio 23|accessdate=2 October 2011}}</ref>.

* In [[Israel]], the show premiered on September 23, 2011 and is broadcast on Friday and Saturday on [[Hot 3]].

* In [[Estonia]] the show premiered on October 9, 2011 and is broadcast on every Sunday on [[TV3 (Estonia)|TV3]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.elu24.ee/590422/tv3-naitab-usa-x-factori-varskeimat-hooaega/|title=TV3 näitab USA «X-Factori» värskeimat hooaega|date=October 7, 2011|publisher=Elu24.ee|accessdate=October 7, 2011|language=[[Estonian]]}}</ref>

* In [[Finland]], the show premiered on October 4, 2011 and is broadcast on Tuesday and Friday on [[Sub (TV channel)|Sub]].

* In [[Poland]], the show premiered on October 11, 2011 on [[Fox Life]] and is broadcast every Tuesday.<ref>http://foxlife.pl/xfactor</ref>

* In [[Ireland]] the show premiered on September 30th, 2011 on [[TV3]] and is broadcast every Friday.

* In [[South Africa]] the show is broadcast on Mnet.

* In [[Hungary]], the show premieres on October 1, 2011 and is broadcast on every Sunday and Saturday on [[Cool TV]].<ref>http://www.sorozatjunkie.hu/2011/10/02/emlekezteto-the-x-factor-us/</ref>

==Media sponsorship==
On January 7, 2011, Fox, SYCOtv and FremantleMedia North America announced that [[Pepsi]] will be the official sponsor of ''The X Factor''.<ref name="pepsi1">{{cite web|url=http://xfactor.blogs.fox.com/2011/01/07/pepsi-is-announced-as-the-official-sponsor-of-the-x-factor/|title=PEPSI is Announced as the Official Sponsor of The X Factor!|date=January 7, 2011|work=[[Fox Broadcasting Company]]|accessdate=January 24, 2011}}</ref><ref name="pepsi2">{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/04/business/media/04adco.html?_r=2|title=Pepsi to Sponsor 'American Idol' Rival|last=Stelter|first=Brian|date=January 4, 2011|work=The New York Times|page=3|accessdate=January 24, 2011}}</ref> The sponsorship includes an extensive multi-platform on and off-air marketing partnership.<ref name="pepsi1" /> On June 9, [[Chevrolet]] was announced as the second official sponsor of the show. Chevrolet's sponsorship will also include an extensive multi-platform on and off-air marketing partnership.<ref>http://www.newscorp.com/news/bunews_444.html</ref> [[Sony]] was confirmed as the third official sponsor on July 26. Sony's sponsorship of ''The X Factor'' will also include an extensive multi-platform on and off-air marketing partnership.<ref>http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/fox-broadcasting-company-syco-television-and-fremantlemedia-announce-sony-as-official-consumer-electronics-sponsor-of-the-x-factor-126199548.html</ref> [[Verizon]] also sponsors The X Factor USA, they are the official wireless sponsor.<ref>http://www.deadline.com/2011/09/verizon-wireless-becomes-x-factor-sponsor-and-hawks-mobile-app/</ref>

==References==
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'''''The X Factor''''' is an [[Television in the United States|American television]] music competition to find new [[singing]] talent. The show is produced by creator [[Simon Cowell]]'s company [[Syco#Syco TV|SYCOtv]].<ref name="syco2010">{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a197592/sony-confirms-cowell-green-venture.html|title=Sony confirms Cowell, Green venture|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|first=Alex|last=Wilkes|date=January 19, 2010|accessdate=January 21, 2010}}</ref> It premiered on September 21, 2011<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a197970/ntas-cowell-vid.html|title=EXCLUSIVE: Cowell confirms start date for US 'X Factor'|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|first=Neil|last=Wilkes|coauthor=French, Dan|date=January 20, 2010|accessdate=January 20, 2010}}</ref> on [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]].

As part of the [[The X Factor (UK)|British]] [[The X Factor (TV series)|''X Factor'' franchise]], the program's format has numerous differences from its rivals, including ''[[American Idol]]'', among others. The competition is open to both solo artists and groups and has no upper age limit. Each judge is assigned one of four categories—either girls between 12 and 30, boys between 12 and 30, individuals over 30, or groups (some of which may be formed from rejected soloists after the audition process).<ref name="pepsi1" /> Through the live shows, the judges act as mentors to their category, helping to decide song choices, styling and staging, while judging contestants from the other categories; they also compete to ensure that their act wins the competition, thus making them the winning judge. The winner stands to receive a $5 million recording contract<ref>http://www.billboard.com/#/news/x-factor-has-glitzy-premiere-complete-with-1005354392.story</ref> and will also star in their own [[Pepsi]] commercial, which will air at [[Super Bowl XLVI]] on [[NBC]].<ref>http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/05/us-xfactor-superbowl-idUSTRE7744US20110805</ref>

==History==
Although ''[[American Idol]]'' went on to become a huge success and rated number 1 for (as of present) seven consecutive seasons, in its home country of the [[United Kingdom|UK]], the original ''[[Pop Idol]]'' did not fare so well. After the massively successful [[Pop Idol (series 1)|first series]], the [[Pop Idol (series 2)|second series]] suffered from low ratings. Many (including ''Pop Idol'' judge [[Pete Waterman]] himself)<ref name="Pete Waterman quote">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s98/pop-idol/news/a13133/pete-waterman-michelle-is-rubbish.html|title=Pete Waterman: "Michelle is rubbish"|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|accessdate=2 October 2011}}</ref> considered series 2 winner [[Michelle McManus]] an unworthy winner as she failed to achieve the same success as series 1 winner [[Will Young]]. In 2004, ''Pop Idol'' was axed and [[ITV]] announced a new talent show created by former ''Pop Idol'' judge [[Simon Cowell]], with no involvement from ''Idol'' creator [[Simon Fuller]] -– ''[[The X Factor (UK)|The X Factor]]''. Although its ratings were average in the first couple of series, by the seventh series in 2010, ratings were hitting 10 million each week. ''Pop Idol'' had been completely forgotten in the UK in favour of ''The X Factor'', whereas ''American Idol'' was responsible for the highest rated TV show in the U.S. -– with ''The X Factor'' virtually non-existent.

Then, in April 2009, reports surfaced that Cowell was attempting to launch ''The X Factor'' in the U.S. after his ''[[American Idol]]'' contract ended after the [[American Idol (season 9)|ninth season]].<ref name="American1">{{cite web |author= Hurrel, Will |title= Cowell Hints at US X Factor |url= http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/multi-platform/news/cowell-hints-at-us-x-factor/2020988.article |publisher= |date=April 22, 2009 |accessdate=October 8, 2009}}</ref> Under his then contract, Cowell was forbidden from launching ''The X Factor'' as a rival show to ''Idol''.<ref name="American1" /> In September, [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]], the broadcaster of ''American Idol'', signed the deal to launch the U.S. version of ''The X Factor''.

On January 11, 2010, [[News Corporation]] (through [[Fox News]] in the U.S. and ''[[The Times]]'' in the UK) reported that Cowell would leave ''American Idol'' after season 9 in order to bring ''The X Factor'' to the U.S. in September 2011. Cowell told the [[Television Critics Association]] that he was leaving ''American Idol'' so that he can judge and act as executive producer of the U.S. version of ''The X Factor''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://tv.uk.msn.com/photos/photos.aspx?cp-documentid=151320909|title=Cowell quits American Idol|publisher=[[Microsoft]]|work=[[MSN]]|last=Cooper|first=Lorna|date=January 11, 2010}} Retrieved January 11, 2010.</ref> Additionally, Cowell signed a long-term business deal with [[Sony Music Entertainment]], who already support [[Syco Music]] artists in the UK, and will now be involved with the artists on the U.S. version of the show as well as becoming involved in its production.<ref name="syco2010"/>

In November 2010, Fox began airing short commercials for the program which displayed the text "Coming to America Fall 2011".<ref name="pepsi2" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2010/11/24/the-x-factor-fox-promo-simon-cowell/|title='The X Factor' exclusive: First look at Fox's promo!|last=Slezak|first=Michael|date=November 24, 2010|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|accessdate=January 24, 2011}}</ref> ''[[The New York Times]]'' described the commercials as the network trying to set up ''The X Factor'' as a television event.<ref name="pepsi2" /> In February 2011, during [[Super Bowl XLV]], Fox unveiled the official logo for the show in a promo starring Cowell.<ref name="UnXploding Simon - THE X FACTOR">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCnDO5N-t68]</ref> A second promo was shown during that night, featuring [[Katy Perry]], [[Justin Bieber]], [[The Black Eyed Peas]], [[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]], [[Lady Gaga]], the [[Pussycat Dolls]] and [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]]. This promo started speculation on who would be joining Cowell on the ''X Factor'' judging panel.<ref name="Have You Got It? - THE X FACTOR">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FCVvZrmv3s]</ref>

''The X Factor'' premiered in the U.S. on and Canada on September 21, 2011. The following day, it premiered in the UK and a handful of other countries.

==Season summary==
To date, one season is planned for broadcast, as summarized below.

{{colorbox|#CCCCFF}} Contestant in "Boys" category 
{{colorbox|#FFC0CB}} Contestant in "Girls" category 
{{colorbox|#d0f0c0}} Contestant in "Over 30s"category 
{{colorbox|#FFE5B4}} Contestant in "Groups" category

{|class="wikitable" style="font-size:85%;"
! scope="col"|Season
! scope="col"|Start
! scope="col"|Finish
! scope="col"|Winner
! scope="col"|Runner-up
! scope="col"|Third place
! scope="col"|Winning mentor
! scope="col"|Host
! scope="col"|Sponsor
! scope="col"|Judges
! scope="col"|Guest judges
|-
! scope="row"| [[The X Factor (U.S. season 1)|One]]
|September 21, 2011
|December 22, 2011
|
|
|
|
| [[Steve Jones (presenter)|Steve Jones]]
| [[PepsiCo|Pepsi]] [[Sony]] [[Verizon Wireless|Verizon]] [[Chevrolet]]
| [[Simon Cowell]] [[Paula Abdul]] [[L.A. Reid]] [[Nicole Scherzinger]]
| [[Cheryl Cole]] (Los Angeles & Chicago auditions)
|}

==Judges and hosts==


At the time of announcing the U.S. version, Cowell was the only confirmed judge for the show.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/americanidol/news/a195683/simon-cowell-quits-american-idol.html|title=Simon Cowell quits American Idol|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|last=Wilkes|first=Neil|date=January 11, 2010|accessdate=January 12, 2010}}</ref> He later said that he was taking the choices of who to join him on the show very seriously, saying, "It's pointless hiring judges who don't know anything about the music business. I'll probably go and find someone who did what I did for a living. I was an A&R guy for 20 years."<ref name="nypostjan15">{{cite news|url=http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/what_cowell_gave_up_for_2MAHTVyZXbE9q2KUmbj2UP|title=What Simon Cowell gave up for 'X Factor'|publisher=NYP Holdings, Inc.|work=[[New York Post]]|date=January 15, 2010|accessdate=January 15, 2010}}</ref> Many people were rumored to be in the running to join the judging panel, including [[Nicole Scherzinger]], [[George Michael]],<ref name="Cina">{{cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/simon-cowell-confirms-paula-abdul-163888|title=Simon Cowell Confirms Paula Abdul Is on ‘X-Factor’ Judges Shortlist|last=Cina|first=Mark|date=March 3, 2011|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|accessdate=March 3, 2011|location=[[Los Angeles]]}}</ref> [[Nicki Minaj]],<ref>{{cite news|last=Dinh|first=James|date=March 25, 2011|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1660668/simon-cowell-nicki-minaj-x-factor.jhtml |title=Simon Cowell Addresses Nicki Minaj 'X Factor' Judging Rumors|publisher=MTV|accessdate=May 6, 2011}}</ref> [[Rihanna]], [[Katy Perry]], [[Elton John]], [[Mariah Carey]] and [[Jessica Simpson]], though Cowell denied that Perry and John were.<ref name="Cina"/> Eventually, [[Grammy Award]]-winning [[Record industry|record executive]], [[songwriter]], and [[record producer]] [[L.A. Reid]],<ref name="lareid1">{{cite web |url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/03/18/la-reid-x-factor/ |title=Official: L.A. Reid signed as 'X Factor' judge |publisher=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|date=Mar 18, 2011 |accessdate=Mar 18, 2011}}</ref><ref name="lareid2">{{cite web|url=http://www.facebook.com/#!/notes/the-x-factor-usa/breaking-news-grammy-winning-music-mogul-antonio-la-reid-to-join-simon-cowell-as/133583453380296|title=Breaking News: Grammy-winning music mogul Antonio "L.A" Reid to join Simon Cowell as a judge on The X Factor!|date=March 18, 2011|work=The X Factor|publisher=Facebook|accessdate=March 18, 2011}}</ref> former [[The X Factor (UK)|UK ''X Factor'']] judge [[Cheryl Cole]],<ref name="Cheryl confirmed">{{cite news|last=Plunkett|first=John|title=Cheryl Cole confirmed as US X Factor judge.'|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/2011/may/05/cheryl-cole-us-x-factor-judge|publisher=The Guardian|accessdate=May 5, 2011|location=London|date=May 5, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|first=|last=|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/2011/04/26/cheryl-cole-finally-confirmed-as-judge-on-us-x-factor-as-simon-cowell-gushes-she-s-special-86908-23087359/ |title=Cheryl Cole finally confirmed as judge on US X Factor as Simon Cowell gushes she's 'special'|work=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|The Daily Record]]|publisher=|date=|accessdate=May 6, 2011}}</ref> and Cowell's former ''[[American Idol]]'' colleague [[Paula Abdul]]<ref>http://thexfactor.blogs.fox.com/2011/05/08/paula-abdul-joins-cheryl-cole-l-a-reid-and-simon-cowell-on-the-x-factor-judges-panel/</ref> were confirmed to join Cowell in the judging panel.

Numerous people were speculated to host the series, including ''[[High School Musical]]'' star [[Corbin Bleu]] and UK ''X Factor'' host [[Dermot O'Leary]].<ref>Hibberd, James. (April 28, 2011) [http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/04/28/corbin-bleu-nicole-scherzinger-in-talks-to-host-x-factor/ 'The X Factor': Corbin Bleu in talks to co-host | Inside TV | EW.com]. Insidetv.ew.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref><ref name="Daily Mail 8 May 2011">{{cite news| url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1384954/Gary-Barlow-confirmed-new-UK-X-Factor-judge-Simon-Cowell-Cheryl-Cole-leave.html#ixzz1LoTVKTZT | location=London | work=Daily Mail | first1=Natalie | last1=Trombetta | first2=Chris | last2=Johnson | title=Simon Cowell confirms Gary Barlow as new UK X Factor judge | date=May 9, 2011}}</ref> At one point, singer-songwriter [[Lady Gaga]] was rumored to have a non-judging role on the show.<ref>{{cite web|author=Thursday, January 28, 2010, 08:43 GMT |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/news/a199850/cowell-wants-gaga-for-us-x-factor.html |title=TV – News – Cowell 'wants GaGa' for US 'X Factor' |publisher=Digital Spy |date=January 28, 2010 |accessdate=September 18, 2010}}</ref> Initially, Scherzinger was to act as co-host with Welsh presenter [[Steve Jones (presenter)|Steve Jones]]. Cowell had previously indicated that the show may have two hosts.<ref>McGonigle, Molly. (March 25, 2011) [http://wonderwall.msn.com/tv/simon-cowell-on-idol-i-would-have-gone-earlier-1611114.story Simon Cowell on 'Idol': 'I watched it once' | Story | Wonderwall]. Wonderwall.msn.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s141/the-x-factor-us/news/a318357/nicole-scherzinger-steve-jones-to-host-x-factor-usa.html|title=Nicole Scherzinger, Steve Jones to host 'X Factor' USA|last=Daniels|first=Colin|date=May 8, 2011|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hachette Filipacchi UK]]|accessdate=May 8, 2011|location=[[London]]}}</ref><ref>[http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Entertainment/20110325/simon-cowell-could-hire-two-hosts-for-us-x-factor-110325/ Cowell may prefer having two hosts for 'X Factor' – CTV News]. Ctv.ca. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref><ref>[http://entertainment.stv.tv/tv/238708-steve-jones-insists-he-is-still-up-for-us-x-factor-job/ Steve Jones insists he is still up for US X Factor job | TV: Latest News | STV Entertainment]. Entertainment.stv.tv (March 25, 2011). Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref>

On May 26, 2011, it was reported that Cole had been removed from the show and was set to be replaced by Scherzinger. Reports varied over whether she was fired because American audiences had trouble understanding her accent, because of a lack of chemistry between her and Abdul, or that she had stepped down herself due to homesickness.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-13558288 |title=Cheryl Cole is 'dropped by US X Factor' |author= |date=26 May 2011 |work= |publisher=BBC News |accessdate=26 May 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Showbiz-News/Cheryl-Cole-Reports-Singer-Is-Replaced-By-Nicole-Scherzinger-As-US-X-Factor-Judge-Over-Thick-Accent/Article/201105415999828?DCMP=News-search-sslc&lid=ARTICLE_15999828_CherylCole:ReportsSingerIsReplacedByNicoleScherzingerAsUSXFactorJudgeOverThickAccent&lpos=searchresults |title=Singer Cheryl Cole 'Dropped By US X Factor' |author= |date=26 May 2011 |work= |publisher=Sky News |accessdate=26 May 2011}}</ref> Cole's departure was officially confirmed on June 6 in a statement from Fox, which also confirmed Scherzinger as her replacement. Jones now serves as the sole presenter.<ref>http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/story/cheryl-coles-x-factor-exit-confirmed_1224230</ref> On August 5, Cowell announced that the reason why Cole left was because he offered her the job in the UK version back and that he felt that she would be more comfortable there. He said if her departure had anything to do with her not getting along with Abdul then he would not be judging the show.<ref>[http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/08/05/simon-cowell-x-factor-american-idol/ Simon Cowell believes 'X Factor' can top 'Idol']</ref>

===Judges' categories and their finalists===
'''Key:'''

:{{colorbox|#BFFFC0;}} – Winning judge/category. Winners are in bold, eliminated contestants in small font.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! style="width:9%;" scope="col" | Season
! style="width:13%;" scope="col" | [[Simon Cowell]]
! style="width:13%;" scope="col" | [[Paula Abdul]]
! style="width:13%;" scope="col" | [[Nicole Scherzinger]]
! style="width:13%;" scope="col" | [[L.A. Reid]]
|-
! scope="row" | [[The X Factor (U.S. season 1)|One]]
| '''Girls''' Melanie Amaro Rachel Crow Drew Simone Battle Tiah Tolliver
| '''Groups''' The Stereo Hogzz Lakoda Rayne InTENsity The Brewer Boys
| '''Over 30s''' Josh Krajcik Leroy Bell Stacy Francis Dexter Haygood
| '''Boys''' "Astro" Marcus Canty Chris Rene Phillip Lomax
|}

==Format and prize==
The show is primarily concerned with identifying singing talent, though appearance, personality, stage presence and dance routines are also an important element of many performances. Each judge is assigned one of four categories—either girls between 12 and 29, boys between 12 and 29, individuals 30 and over, or groups (some of which may be formed from rejected soloists after the audition process).<ref name="pepsi1" /> Through the live shows, the judges act as mentors to their category, helping to decide song choices, styling and staging, while judging contestants from other categories.

The winner of the competition is awarded a recording contract with [[Syco Music]] in association with [[Sony Music Entertainment]], which would include cash payments totalling $5 million.<ref name="Feb711a" /><ref name="Feb711b" /> A press release on behalf of the show on February 7, 2011 called the recording contract "the largest guaranteed prize in television history."<ref>Lindsay Powers, [http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/simon-cowells-x-factor-announces-97082 Simon Cowell's X Factor Announces Prize: $5 Million Sony Music Record Deal] From the [[Hollywood Reporter]] (February 7, 2011). Retrieved on September 18, 2011.</ref> Unlike the British version of the show,<ref>Liam Allen,[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-10654380 What is a £1m record deal?] From [[BBC News]] (July 21, 2010). Retrieved on September 18, 2011.</ref> the costs of recording and marketing the winning artist will be paid for separately from the $5 million initial contract payment. The $5 million will be paid directly to the winner in five annual installments of $1 million. Cowell said in a conference call with reporters on February 7, 2011: "I think it should be a life-changing prize and just to be clear, this isn't a dressed-up $5 million, this is a guaranteed $5 million payable to the winner. The recording, marketing, and video costs are completely separate to that. It will be paid over five years at $1 million a year."<ref>Lara Martin, [http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/s141/the-x-factor-us/news/a302575/cowell-admits-x-factor-usa-prize-nerves.html Cowell admits 'X Factor USA' prize nerves] From [[Digital Spy]] (February 7, 2011). Retrieved on September 18, 2011.</ref>

Cowell said in the same conference call that the specific music label within the Sony family with which the winner would actually sign would likely depend on which specialty label could provide the best support to the winner in light of the type of music that the winner chooses to perform.<ref>''Id.''</ref>

There are five stages to ''The X Factor'':
* Stage 1: Producers' auditions (these auditions decide who will sing in front of the judges)
* Stage 2: Judges' auditions
* Stage 3: Bootcamp
* Stage 4: Judges' houses
* Stage 5: Live shows (finals)

===Auditions===
The show is open to solo artists and vocal groups aged 12 and above, with no upper age limit.<ref name="Feb711a">{{cite news|url=http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=12858831|title='The X Factor' Winner to Get $5 Million Contract|date=February 7, 2011|agency=Associated Press|publisher=[[ABC News]]|accessdate=February 7, 2011}}</ref><ref name="Feb711b">{{cite news|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/02/07/us-thexfactor-idUSTRE7163SX20110207|title=U.S. X Factor to offer large record deal for winner|last=Kearney|first=Christine|coauthors=Patricia Reaney|date=February 7, 2011|work=[[Reuters]]|accessdate=February 7, 2011}}</ref> The successful auditionees audition in front of the judges.

===Bootcamp===
The contestants selected at auditions are further refined through a series of performances at "bootcamp", and then at the "judges' houses", until a small number eventually progress to the live finals. At bootcamp the judges collaboratively choose 32 acts (eight from each category) for the next round, and only then are told by the show's producers which category they are to mentor.

===Judges' houses===
The judges then disband for the "visits to the judges' houses" round, where they further reduce their acts on location at a residence (often collectively spanning the globe) with the help of a celebrity guest.

===Live shows===
====Final 16====
The final 16 perform live, to get a place in the Final 12. There will be no public vote in the first week, instead each of the judges selected one of their own acts to eliminate. In season 1, Cowell had to eliminate two acts, since he had five contestants in his catergory rather than four.

====Final 12====
The finals consist of a series of two live shows, the first featuring the contestants' performances and the second revealing the results of the public voting, culminating in one or more acts being eliminated. Celebrity guest performers also feature regularly.

===Post ''The X Factor''===
The winner of the competition is awarded a recording contract, stated to be worth $5 million, with [[Syco Music]] in association with [[Sony Music Entertainment]].<ref name="Feb711a" /><ref name="Feb711b" /> A press release on behalf of the show called the recording contract "the largest guaranteed prize in television history."<ref>Lindsay Powers, [http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/simon-cowells-x-factor-announces-97082 Simon Cowell's X Factor Announces Prize: $5 Million Sony Music Record Deal] From the [[Hollywood Reporter]] (February 7, 2011). Retrieved on September 18, 2011.</ref> In comparison to the UK version of the show, where a portion of the £1 million ($1.6 million) prize is used to pay for the costs of recording and marketing the winning artist,<ref>Liam Allen, [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-10654380 What is a £1m record deal?] From [[BBC News]] (July 21, 2010). Retrieved on September 18, 2011.</ref> these expenses will be paid for separately from the $5 million initial contract payment offered on the U.S. show, which will be paid in five annual installments of $1 million.<ref>Lara Martin, [http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/s141/the-x-factor-us/news/a302575/cowell-admits-x-factor-usa-prize-nerves.html Cowell admits 'X Factor USA' prize nerves] From [[Digital Spy]] (February 7, 2011). Retrieved on September 18, 2011.</ref>

==Season 1 (2011)==
{{Main|The X Factor (U.S. season 1)}}
Auditions in front of the producers for the first season took place in [[Los Angeles]], [[Miami]], [[Newark, New Jersey|Newark]], [[Seattle]], [[Chicago]], and [[Dallas]].<ref>[http://thexfactor.blogs.fox.com/2011/02/24/the-x-factor-unveils-dates-and-venues-for-the-5-million-auditions FOX Broadcasting Company – The X Factor USA – Simon Cowell's Brand New Singing Competition Comes To America Only On FOX]. Thexfactor.blogs.fox.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref> It was reported that ''The X Factor'' had broken the auditions record in [[Los Angeles]] on March 27.<ref>[http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s141/the-x-factor-us/news/a311337/x-factor-usa-breaks-audition-records-in-la.html 'X Factor' USA breaks audition records in LA – X Factor USA News – US TV]. Digital Spy (March 27, 2011). Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref> The last set of auditions took place in front of the judges and a live studio audience during May and June 2011.<ref>[http://www.on-camera-audiences.com/shows/show/337/The_X_Factor/ The X Factor]. On Camera Audiences. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref>

An early preview of ''The X Factor'' aired during the [[2011 Major League Baseball All-Star Game]] on July 12, 2011. The second major preview came after the [[Northern Football League|NFL]] double-header game on September 11.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0viWETWJAuM&feature=channel_video_title]|title=THE X FACTOR - Extended Preview (never-before-seen footage)!!|accessdate=September 11, 2011}}</ref> The live finals started on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 with a 2.5 hour live show.

==Season 2 (2012)==
On November 2, 2011, It was announced that ''The X Factor'' has been renewed for a second season, which will begin airing in Fall 2012.<ref>http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2011/11/02/the-x-factor-marks-its-spot-fox-picks-up-hit-series-for-second-season-2215/20111102fox01/</ref>

==International airings==
Following the announcement of the show coming to America, several other broadcasters around the world expressed interest in acquiring the rights to show the American version of the show in their country.

*In [[Canada]], it is [[Simultaneous substitution|simultaneously broadcast]] with the Fox broadcast on [[CTV Television Network|CTV]] or [[CTV Two]]; whatever channel broadcasts ''The X Factor'' that particular night depends on other shows on their schedules for that night.

* In [[New Zealand]], the show is broadcast 6 hours and 30 minutes after it is aired in the U.S, on [[TV3 (New Zealand)|TV3]].<ref>http://www.tv3.co.nz/Shows/TheXFactorUSA.aspx</ref>

* In the [[United Kingdom]], as part of Cowell's contract, it was agreed that [[ITV2]], the sister channel to the [[ITV]] network (which airs the original British version of ''The X Factor''), would have rights to air the U.S. version. The show is broadcast in the UK 18 hours after it is aired in the U.S. - it premiered on September 22, 2011 in the UK and airs on Thursday and Friday nights.

* In [[Trinidad and Tobago]], the show airs on [[CNC3]].

* In the [[Middle East]], the show premiered on September 24, 2011 on [[Osn First]].

* In [[Japan]], the show premiered on October 1, 2011 on FOX bs238.

* In [[Ukraine]], the show premiered on September 4, 2011 on [[STB (Channel)|STB]].<ref>http://xfactor.stb.ua/</ref>

* In [[Indonesia]], a group of local TV networks is airing the shows the same week it is aired in America; in Jakarta it airs on B Channel on Thursday and Friday, with repeats on Saturday and Sunday.

* In [[Slovakia]], the show premiered on September 23, 2011 on [[JOJ Plus]].

* In [[Cyprus]], the show premiered on September 30, 2011 on [[RIK 1]].

* In [[Denmark]], the show premiered on October 1, 2011 on [[DR HD]].

* In [[Latin America]], the show premiered on October 12, 2011 on [[Sony Entertainment Television (Latin America)|Sony Channel]].

* In [[Greece]], the show premiered on October 1, 2011 on [[ANT1]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.antenna.gr/tv/show?sid=249702|title=ANT1 will air US X Factor|location=[[Greece]]}}</ref>

* In [[Malaysia]], the show premiered on September 23, 2011 on [[8TV (Malaysia)]].

* In [[Singapore]], the show is broadcast direct off-satellite at the same time as the U.S. on [[MediaCorp Channel 5]].<ref>{{cite web|title=X Factor U.S premiering on Singapore, Channel 5.|url=http://entertainment.xin.msn.com/en/tv/channel-5/programmes/x-factor-us.aspx?cp-documentid=4845741|publisher=xinmsn|accessdate=27 September 2011}}</ref>

* In the [[Philippines]], the show airs on [[Studio 23]] premiered on September 22, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|title=Studio 23 Program Schedules|url=http://www.studio23.tv/tabid/56/Default.aspx|publisher=Studio 23|accessdate=2 October 2011}}</ref>.

* In [[Israel]], the show premiered on September 23, 2011 and is broadcast on Friday and Saturday on [[Hot 3]].

* In [[Estonia]] the show premiered on October 9, 2011 and is broadcast on every Sunday on [[TV3 (Estonia)|TV3]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.elu24.ee/590422/tv3-naitab-usa-x-factori-varskeimat-hooaega/|title=TV3 näitab USA «X-Factori» värskeimat hooaega|date=October 7, 2011|publisher=Elu24.ee|accessdate=October 7, 2011|language=[[Estonian]]}}</ref>

* In [[Finland]], the show premiered on October 4, 2011 and is broadcast on Tuesday and Friday on [[Sub (TV channel)|Sub]].

* In [[Poland]], the show premiered on October 11, 2011 on [[Fox Life]] and is broadcast every Tuesday.<ref>http://foxlife.pl/xfactor</ref>

* In [[Ireland]] the show premiered on September 30th, 2011 on [[TV3]] and is broadcast every Friday.

* In [[South Africa]] the show is broadcast on Mnet.

* In [[Hungary]], the show premieres on October 1, 2011 and is broadcast on every Sunday and Saturday on [[Cool TV]].<ref>http://www.sorozatjunkie.hu/2011/10/02/emlekezteto-the-x-factor-us/</ref>

==Media sponsorship==
On January 7, 2011, Fox, SYCOtv and FremantleMedia North America announced that [[Pepsi]] will be the official sponsor of ''The X Factor''.<ref name="pepsi1">{{cite web|url=http://xfactor.blogs.fox.com/2011/01/07/pepsi-is-announced-as-the-official-sponsor-of-the-x-factor/|title=PEPSI is Announced as the Official Sponsor of The X Factor!|date=January 7, 2011|work=[[Fox Broadcasting Company]]|accessdate=January 24, 2011}}</ref><ref name="pepsi2">{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/04/business/media/04adco.html?_r=2|title=Pepsi to Sponsor 'American Idol' Rival|last=Stelter|first=Brian|date=January 4, 2011|work=The New York Times|page=3|accessdate=January 24, 2011}}</ref> The sponsorship includes an extensive multi-platform on and off-air marketing partnership.<ref name="pepsi1" /> On June 9, [[Chevrolet]] was announced as the second official sponsor of the show. Chevrolet's sponsorship will also include an extensive multi-platform on and off-air marketing partnership.<ref>http://www.newscorp.com/news/bunews_444.html</ref> [[Sony]] was confirmed as the third official sponsor on July 26. Sony's sponsorship of ''The X Factor'' will also include an extensive multi-platform on and off-air marketing partnership.<ref>http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/fox-broadcasting-company-syco-television-and-fremantlemedia-announce-sony-as-official-consumer-electronics-sponsor-of-the-x-factor-126199548.html</ref> [[Verizon]] also sponsors The X Factor USA, they are the official wireless sponsor.<ref>http://www.deadline.com/2011/09/verizon-wireless-becomes-x-factor-sponsor-and-hawks-mobile-app/</ref>

==References==
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'''''The X Factor''''' is an [[Television in the United States|American television]] music competition to find new [[singing]] talent. The show was created by [[Simon Cowell]] and is produced by [[Syco#Syco TV|SYCOtv]].<ref name="syco2010">{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a197592/sony-confirms-cowell-green-venture.html|title=Sony confirms Cowell, Green venture|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|first=Alex|last=Wilkes|date=January 19, 2010|accessdate=January 21, 2010}}</ref> It premiered on September 21, 2011<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a197970/ntas-cowell-vid.html|title=EXCLUSIVE: Cowell confirms start date for US 'X Factor'|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|first=Neil|last=Wilkes|coauthor=French, Dan|date=January 20, 2010|accessdate=January 20, 2010}}</ref> on [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]].

As part of the [[The X Factor (UK)|British]] [[The X Factor (TV series)|''X Factor'' franchise]], the program's format has numerous differences from its rivals, including ''[[American Idol]]'', among others. The competition is open to both solo artists and groups and has no upper age limit. Each judge is assigned one of four categories—either girls between 12 and 30, boys between 12 and 30, individuals over 30, or groups (some of which may be formed from rejected soloists after the audition process).<ref name="pepsi1" /> Through the live shows, the judges act as mentors to their category, helping to decide song choices, styling and staging, while judging contestants from the other categories; they also compete to ensure that their act wins the competition, thus making them the winning judge. The winner stands to receive a $4 million recording contract with [[Epic Records]] and $1 million for themselves<ref>http://www.billboard.com/#/news/x-factor-has-glitzy-premiere-complete-with-1005354392.story</ref> and will also star in their own [[Pepsi]] commercial, which will air at [[Super Bowl XLVI]] on [[NBC]].<ref>http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/05/us-xfactor-superbowl-idUSTRE7744US20110805</ref>

==History==
Although ''[[American Idol]]'' went on to become a huge success and rated number 1 for (as of present) seven consecutive seasons, in its home country of the [[United Kingdom]], the original ''[[Pop Idol]]'' did not fare so well. After the massively successful [[Pop Idol (series 1)|first series]], the [[Pop Idol (series 2)|second series]] suffered from low ratings. Many - including ''Pop Idol'' judge [[Pete Waterman]] himself<ref name="Pete Waterman quote">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s98/pop-idol/news/a13133/pete-waterman-michelle-is-rubbish.html|title=Pete Waterman: "Michelle is rubbish"|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|accessdate=2 October 2011}}</ref> - considered [[Michelle McManus]], who did not go on to achieve fame and success like series 1 winner [[Will Young]], an unworthy winner. In 2004, [[ITV]] announced a new talent show created by fellow ''Pop Idol'' judge [[Simon Cowell]], with no involvement from [[Simon Fuller]] - ''[[The X Factor (UK)|The X Factor]]''. Although its ratings were average in the first couple of series, by the seventh series in 2010 ratings were hitting 10 million each week. ''Pop Idol'' had been completely forgotten in the UK in favour of ''The X Factor'', whereas ''American Idol'' was responsible for the highest rated TV show for seven years in America - with ''The X Factor'' virtually non-existent.

Then, in April 2009, reports surfaced that Cowell was attempting to launch ''The X Factor'' in America after his ''[[American Idol]]'' contract ended after the [[American Idol (season 9)|ninth season]].<ref name="American1">{{cite web |author= Hurrel, Will |title= Cowell Hints at US X Factor |url= http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/multi-platform/news/cowell-hints-at-us-x-factor/2020988.article |publisher= |date=April 22, 2009 |accessdate=October 8, 2009}}</ref> Under his then contract, Cowell was forbidden from launching ''The X Factor'' as a rival show to ''Idol''.<ref name="American1" /> In September, [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]], the broadcaster of ''American Idol'', signed the deal to launch the U.S. version of ''The X Factor''.

On January 11, 2010, [[News Corporation]] (through [[Fox News]] in the U.S. and ''[[The Times]]'' in the UK) reported that Cowell would leave ''American Idol'' after season 9 in order to bring ''The X Factor'' to the U.S. in September 2011. Cowell told the [[Television Critics Association]] that he was leaving ''American Idol'' so that he can judge and act as executive producer of the U.S. version of ''The X Factor''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://tv.uk.msn.com/photos/photos.aspx?cp-documentid=151320909|title=Cowell quits American Idol|publisher=[[Microsoft]]|work=[[MSN]]|last=Cooper|first=Lorna|date=January 11, 2010}} Retrieved January 11, 2010.</ref>
Additionally, Cowell signed a long-term business deal with [[Sony Music Entertainment]], who already support [[Syco Music]] artists in the UK, and will now be involved with the artists on the U.S. version of the show as well as becoming involved in its production.<ref name="syco2010"/>

In November 2010, Fox began airing short commercials for the program which displayed the text "Coming to America Fall 2011".<ref name="pepsi2" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2010/11/24/the-x-factor-fox-promo-simon-cowell/|title='The X Factor' exclusive: First look at Fox's promo!|last=Slezak|first=Michael|date=November 24, 2010|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|accessdate=January 24, 2011}}</ref> ''[[The New York Times]]'' described the commercials as the network trying to set up ''The X Factor'' as a television event.<ref name="pepsi2" /> In February 2011, during [[Super Bowl XLV]], Fox unveiled the official logo for the show in a promo starring Cowell.<ref name="UnXploding Simon - THE X FACTOR">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCnDO5N-t68]</ref> A second promo was shown during that night, featuring [[Katy Perry]], [[Justin Bieber]], [[The Black Eyed Peas]], [[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]], [[Lady Gaga]], the [[Pussycat Dolls]] and [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]]. This promo started speculation on who would be joining Cowell on the ''X Factor'' judging panel.<ref name="Have You Got It? - THE X FACTOR">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FCVvZrmv3s]</ref>

''The X Factor'' premiered in the U.S. and Canada on September 21, 2011. The following day, it premiered in the UK on [[ITV2]] and a handful of other countries.

==Season summary==
To date, one season is planned for broadcast, as summarised below.

{{colorbox|#CCCCFF}} Contestant in "Boys" category 
{{colorbox|#FFC0CB}} Contestant in "Girls" category 
{{colorbox|#d0f0c0}} Contestant in "Over 30s"category 
{{colorbox|#FFE5B4}} Contestant in "Groups" category

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! scope="col"|Season
! scope="col"| Start
! scope="col"|Finish
! scope="col"|Winner
! scope="col"|Runner-up
! scope="col"|Third place
! scope="col"|Winning mentor
! scope="col"|Host
! scope="col"|Sponsor
! scope="col"|Judges
! scope="col"|Guest Judges
|-
! scope="row"| [[The X Factor (U.S. season 1)|One]]
|September 21, 2011
|December 22, 2011
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| [[Steve Jones (presenter)|Steve Jones]]
| [[PepsiCo|Pepsi]] [[Sony]] [[Verizon Wireless|Verizon]] [[Chevrolet]]
| [[Simon Cowell]] [[Paula Abdul]] [[L.A. Reid]] [[Nicole Scherzinger]]
| [[Cheryl Cole]] (Los Angeles,Chicago auditions)
|}

==Judges and hosts==


At the time of announcing the U.S. version, Cowell was the only confirmed judge for the show.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/americanidol/news/a195683/simon-cowell-quits-american-idol.html|title=Simon Cowell quits American Idol|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|last=Wilkes|first=Neil|date=January 11, 2010|accessdate=January 12, 2010}}</ref> He later said that he was taking the choices of who to join him on the show very seriously, saying, "It's pointless hiring judges who don't know anything about the music business. I'll probably go and find someone who did what I did for a living. I was an A&R guy for 20 years."<ref name="nypostjan15">{{cite news|url=http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/what_cowell_gave_up_for_2MAHTVyZXbE9q2KUmbj2UP|title=What Simon Cowell gave up for 'X Factor'|publisher=NYP Holdings, Inc.|work=[[New York Post]]|date=January 15, 2010|accessdate=January 15, 2010}}</ref> Many people were rumored to be in the running to join the judging panel, including [[Nicole Scherzinger]], [[George Michael]],<ref name="Cina">{{cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/simon-cowell-confirms-paula-abdul-163888|title=Simon Cowell Confirms Paula Abdul Is on ‘X-Factor’ Judges Shortlist|last=Cina|first=Mark|date=March 3, 2011|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|accessdate=March 3, 2011|location=[[Los Angeles]]}}</ref> [[Nicki Minaj]],<ref>{{cite news|last=Dinh|first=James|date=March 25, 2011|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1660668/simon-cowell-nicki-minaj-x-factor.jhtml |title=Simon Cowell Addresses Nicki Minaj 'X Factor' Judging Rumors|publisher=MTV|accessdate=May 6, 2011}}</ref> [[Rihanna]], [[Katy Perry]], [[Elton John]], [[Mariah Carey]] and [[Jessica Simpson]], though Cowell denied that Perry and John were.<ref name="Cina"/> Eventually, [[Grammy Award]]-winning [[Record industry|record executive]], [[songwriter]], and [[record producer]] [[L.A. Reid]],<ref name="lareid1">{{cite web |url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/03/18/la-reid-x-factor/ |title=Official: L.A. Reid signed as 'X Factor' judge |publisher=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|date=Mar 18, 2011 |accessdate=Mar 18, 2011}}</ref><ref name="lareid2">{{cite web|url=http://www.facebook.com/#!/notes/the-x-factor-usa/breaking-news-grammy-winning-music-mogul-antonio-la-reid-to-join-simon-cowell-as/133583453380296|title=Breaking News: Grammy-winning music mogul Antonio "L.A" Reid to join Simon Cowell as a judge on The X Factor!|date=March 18, 2011|work=The X Factor|publisher=Facebook|accessdate=March 18, 2011}}</ref> former [[The X Factor (UK)|UK ''X Factor'']] judge [[Cheryl Cole]],<ref name="Cheryl confirmed">{{cite news|last=Plunkett|first=John|title=Cheryl Cole confirmed as US X Factor judge.'|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/2011/may/05/cheryl-cole-us-x-factor-judge|publisher=The Guardian|accessdate=May 5, 2011|location=London|date=May 5, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|first=|last=|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/2011/04/26/cheryl-cole-finally-confirmed-as-judge-on-us-x-factor-as-simon-cowell-gushes-she-s-special-86908-23087359/ |title=Cheryl Cole finally confirmed as judge on US X Factor as Simon Cowell gushes she's 'special'|work=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|The Daily Record]]|publisher=|date=|accessdate=May 6, 2011}}</ref> and Cowell's former ''[[American Idol]]'' colleague [[Paula Abdul]]<ref>http://thexfactor.blogs.fox.com/2011/05/08/paula-abdul-joins-cheryl-cole-l-a-reid-and-simon-cowell-on-the-x-factor-judges-panel/</ref> were confirmed to join Cowell in the judging panel.

Numerous people were speculated to host the series, including ''[[High School Musical]]'' star [[Corbin Bleu]] and UK ''X Factor'' host [[Dermot O'Leary]].<ref>Hibberd, James. (April 28, 2011) [http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/04/28/corbin-bleu-nicole-scherzinger-in-talks-to-host-x-factor/ 'The X Factor': Corbin Bleu in talks to co-host | Inside TV | EW.com]. Insidetv.ew.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref><ref name="Daily Mail 8 May 2011">{{cite news| url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1384954/Gary-Barlow-confirmed-new-UK-X-Factor-judge-Simon-Cowell-Cheryl-Cole-leave.html#ixzz1LoTVKTZT | location=London | work=Daily Mail | first1=Natalie | last1=Trombetta | first2=Chris | last2=Johnson | title=Simon Cowell confirms Gary Barlow as new UK X Factor judge | date=May 9, 2011}}</ref> At one point, singer-songwriter [[Lady Gaga]] was rumored to have a non-judging role on the show.<ref>{{cite web|author=Thursday, January 28, 2010, 08:43 GMT |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/news/a199850/cowell-wants-gaga-for-us-x-factor.html |title=TV – News – Cowell 'wants GaGa' for US 'X Factor' |publisher=Digital Spy |date=January 28, 2010 |accessdate=September 18, 2010}}</ref> Initially, Scherzinger was to act as co-host with Welsh presenter [[Steve Jones (presenter)|Steve Jones]]. Cowell had previously indicated that the show may have two hosts.<ref>McGonigle, Molly. (March 25, 2011) [http://wonderwall.msn.com/tv/simon-cowell-on-idol-i-would-have-gone-earlier-1611114.story Simon Cowell on 'Idol': 'I watched it once' | Story | Wonderwall]. Wonderwall.msn.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s141/the-x-factor-us/news/a318357/nicole-scherzinger-steve-jones-to-host-x-factor-usa.html|title=Nicole Scherzinger, Steve Jones to host 'X Factor' USA|last=Daniels|first=Colin|date=May 8, 2011|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hachette Filipacchi UK]]|accessdate=May 8, 2011|location=[[London]]}}</ref><ref>[http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Entertainment/20110325/simon-cowell-could-hire-two-hosts-for-us-x-factor-110325/ Cowell may prefer having two hosts for 'X Factor' – CTV News]. Ctv.ca. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref><ref>[http://entertainment.stv.tv/tv/238708-steve-jones-insists-he-is-still-up-for-us-x-factor-job/ Steve Jones insists he is still up for US X Factor job | TV: Latest News | STV Entertainment]. Entertainment.stv.tv (March 25, 2011). Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref>

On May 26, 2011, it was reported that Cole had been removed from the show and was set to be replaced by Scherzinger. Reports varied over whether she was fired because American audiences had trouble understanding her accent, because of a lack of chemistry between her and Abdul, or that she had stepped down herself due to homesickness.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-13558288 |title=Cheryl Cole is 'dropped by US X Factor' |author= |date=26 May 2011 |work= |publisher=BBC News |accessdate=26 May 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Showbiz-News/Cheryl-Cole-Reports-Singer-Is-Replaced-By-Nicole-Scherzinger-As-US-X-Factor-Judge-Over-Thick-Accent/Article/201105415999828?DCMP=News-search-sslc&lid=ARTICLE_15999828_CherylCole:ReportsSingerIsReplacedByNicoleScherzingerAsUSXFactorJudgeOverThickAccent&lpos=searchresults |title=Singer Cheryl Cole 'Dropped By US X Factor' |author= |date=26 May 2011 |work= |publisher=Sky News |accessdate=26 May 2011}}</ref> Cole's departure was officially confirmed on June 6 in a statement from Fox, which also confirmed Scherzinger as her replacement. Jones now serves as the sole presenter.<ref>http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/story/cheryl-coles-x-factor-exit-confirmed_1224230</ref> On August 5, Cowell announced that the reason why Cole left was because he offered her the job in the UK version back and that he felt that she would be more comfortable there. He said if her departure had anything to do with her not getting along with Abdul then he would not be judging the show.<ref>[http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/08/05/simon-cowell-x-factor-american-idol/ Simon Cowell believes 'X Factor' can top 'Idol']</ref>

===Judges' categories and their finalists===
'''Key:'''

:{{colorbox|#BFFFC0;}} – Winning judge/category. Winners are in bold, eliminated contestants in small font.

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! style="width:13%;" scope="col" | [[Paula Abdul]]
! style="width:13%;" scope="col" | [[Nicole Scherzinger]]
! style="width:13%;" scope="col" | [[L.A. Reid]]
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! scope="row" | [[The X Factor (U.S. season 1)|One]]
| style="width:13%;" |'''Girls''' Melanie Amaro Rachel Crow Drew Simone Battle Tiah Tolliver
| style="width:13%;" |'''Groups''' InTENsity Lakoda Rayne The Stereo Hogzz The Brewer Boys
| style="width:13%;" |'''Over 30s''' Josh Krajcik Leroy Bell Stacy Francis Dexter Haygood
| style="width:13%;" |'''Boys''' "Astro" Marcus Canty Chris Rene Philip Lomax
|}

==Format and prize==
The show is primarily concerned with identifying singing talent, though appearance, personality, stage presence and dance routines are also an important element of many performances. Each judge is assigned one of four categories—either girls between 12 and 29, boys between 12 and 29, individuals 30 and over, or groups (some of which may be formed from rejected soloists after the audition process).<ref name="pepsi1" /> Through the live shows, the judges act as mentors to their category, helping to decide song choices, styling and staging, while judging contestants from other categories.

The winner of the competition is awarded a recording contract with [[Syco Music]] in association with [[Sony Music Entertainment]], which would include cash payments totalling $5 million.<ref name="Feb711a" /><ref name="Feb711b" /> A press release on behalf of the show on February 7, 2011 called the recording contract "the largest guaranteed prize in television history."<ref>Lindsay Powers, [http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/simon-cowells-x-factor-announces-97082 Simon Cowell's X Factor Announces Prize: $5 Million Sony Music Record Deal] From the [[Hollywood Reporter]] (February 7, 2011). Retrieved on September 18, 2011.</ref> Unlike the British version of the show,<ref>Liam Allen,[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-10654380 What is a £1m record deal?] From [[BBC News]] (July 21, 2010). Retrieved on September 18, 2011.</ref> the costs of recording and marketing the winning artist will be paid for separately from the $5 million initial contract payment. The $5 million will be paid directly to the winner in five annual installments of $1 million. Cowell said in a conference call with reporters on February 7, 2011: "I think it should be a life-changing prize and just to be clear, this isn't a dressed-up $5 million, this is a guaranteed $5 million payable to the winner. The recording, marketing, and video costs are completely separate to that. It will be paid over five years at $1 million a year."<ref>Lara Martin, [http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/s141/the-x-factor-us/news/a302575/cowell-admits-x-factor-usa-prize-nerves.html Cowell admits 'X Factor USA' prize nerves] From [[Digital Spy]] (February 7, 2011). Retrieved on September 18, 2011.</ref>

Cowell said in the same conference call that the specific music label within the Sony family with which the winner would actually sign would likely depend on which specialty label could provide the best support to the winner in light of the type of music that the winner chooses to perform.<ref>''Id.''</ref>

There are five stages to ''The X Factor'':
* Stage 1: Producers' auditions (these auditions decide who will sing in front of the judges)
* Stage 2: Judges' auditions
* Stage 3: Bootcamp
* Stage 4: Judges' houses
* Stage 5: Live shows (finals)

===Auditions===
The show is open to solo artists and vocal groups aged 12 and above, with no upper age limit.<ref name="Feb711a">{{cite news|url=http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=12858831|title='The X Factor' Winner to Get $5 Million Contract|date=February 7, 2011|agency=Associated Press|publisher=[[ABC News]]|accessdate=February 7, 2011}}</ref><ref name="Feb711b">{{cite news|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/02/07/us-thexfactor-idUSTRE7163SX20110207|title=U.S. X Factor to offer large record deal for winner|last=Kearney|first=Christine|coauthors=Patricia Reaney|date=February 7, 2011|work=[[Reuters]]|accessdate=February 7, 2011}}</ref> The successful auditionees audition in front of the judges.

===Bootcamp===
The contestants selected at auditions are further refined through a series of performances at "bootcamp", and then at the "judges' houses", until a small number eventually progress to the live finals. At bootcamp the judges collaboratively choose 32 acts (eight from each category) for the next round, and only then are told by the show's producers which category they are to mentor.

===Judges' houses===
The judges then disband for the "visits to the judges' houses" round, where they further reduce their acts on location at a residence (often collectively spanning the globe) with the help of a celebrity guest.

===Live shows===
====Final 16====
The final 16 perform live, to get a place in the Final 12. There will be no public vote in the first week, instead each of the judges selected one of their own acts to eliminate. In season 1, Cowell had to eliminate two acts, since he had five contestants in his catergory rather than four.

====Final 12====
The finals consist of a series of two live shows, the first featuring the contestants' performances and the second revealing the results of the public voting, culminating in one or more acts being eliminated. Celebrity guest performers also feature regularly.

===Post ''The X Factor''===
The winner of the competition is awarded a recording contract, stated to be worth $5 million, with [[Syco Music]] in association with [[Sony Music Entertainment]].<ref name="Feb711a" /><ref name="Feb711b" /> A press release on behalf of the show called the recording contract "the largest guaranteed prize in television history."<ref>Lindsay Powers, [http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/simon-cowells-x-factor-announces-97082 Simon Cowell's X Factor Announces Prize: $5 Million Sony Music Record Deal] From the [[Hollywood Reporter]] (February 7, 2011). Retrieved on September 18, 2011.</ref> In comparison to the UK version of the show, where a portion of the £1 million ($1.6 million) prize is used to pay for the costs of recording and marketing the winning artist,<ref>Liam Allen, [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-10654380 What is a £1m record deal?] From [[BBC News]] (July 21, 2010). Retrieved on September 18, 2011.</ref> these expenses will be paid for separately from the $5 million initial contract payment offered on the U.S. show, which will be paid in five annual installments of $1 million.<ref>Lara Martin, [http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/s141/the-x-factor-us/news/a302575/cowell-admits-x-factor-usa-prize-nerves.html Cowell admits 'X Factor USA' prize nerves] From [[Digital Spy]] (February 7, 2011). Retrieved on September 18, 2011.</ref>

==Season 1 (2011)==
{{Main|The X Factor (U.S. season 1)}}
Auditions in front of the producers for the first season took place in [[Los Angeles]], [[Miami]], [[Newark, New Jersey|Newark]], [[Seattle]], [[Chicago]], and [[Dallas]].<ref>[http://thexfactor.blogs.fox.com/2011/02/24/the-x-factor-unveils-dates-and-venues-for-the-5-million-auditions FOX Broadcasting Company – The X Factor USA – Simon Cowell's Brand New Singing Competition Comes To America Only On FOX]. Thexfactor.blogs.fox.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref> It was reported that ''The X Factor'' had broken the auditions record in [[Los Angeles]], on March 27.<ref>[http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s141/the-x-factor-us/news/a311337/x-factor-usa-breaks-audition-records-in-la.html 'X Factor' USA breaks audition records in LA – X Factor USA News – US TV]. Digital Spy (March 27, 2011). Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref> The last set of auditions took place in front of the judges and a live studio audience during May and June 2011.<ref>[http://www.on-camera-audiences.com/shows/show/337/The_X_Factor/ The X Factor]. On Camera Audiences. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref> The live finals started on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 with a 2.5 hour live show.

An early preview of the show aired during the [[2011 Major League Baseball All-Star Game]] on July 12. The second major preview came after the [[Northern Football League|NFL]] double-header game on September 11<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0viWETWJAuM&feature=channel_video_title]. THE X FACTOR - Extended Preview (never-before-seen footage)!! Retrieved on September 11, 2011.</ref>
==International airings==
Following the announcement of the show coming to America, several other broadcasters around the world expressed interest in acquiring the rights to show the American version of the show in their country.

*In [[Canada]] it is [[Simultaneous substitution|simultaneously broadcast]] with the Fox broadcast on [[CTV Television Network|CTV]] or [[CTV Two]]; whatever channel broadcasts ''The X Factor'' that particular night depends on other shows on their schedules for that night.

* In [[New Zealand]], the show is broadcast 6 hours and 30 minutes after it is aired in the U.S, on [[TV3 (New Zealand)|TV3]].<ref>http://www.tv3.co.nz/Shows/TheXFactorUSA.aspx</ref>

* In the [[United Kingdom]], as part of Cowell's contract, it was agreed that [[ITV2]], the sister channel to the [[ITV]] network (which airs the original British version of ''The X Factor''), would have rights to air the U.S. version. The show is broadcast in the UK 18 hours after it is aired in the U.S. - it premiered on September 22, 2011 in the UK.

* In [[Trinidad and Tobago]], the show airs on [[CNC3]].

* In the [[Middle East]], the show premiered on September 24, 2011 on [[Osn First]].

* In [[Japan]], the show premiered on October 1, 2011 on FOX bs238.

* In [[Ukraine]], the show premiered on September 4, 2011 on [[STB (Channel)|STB]].<ref>http://xfactor.stb.ua/</ref>

* In [[Indonesia]], a group of local TV networks is airing the shows the same week it is aired in America; in Jakarta it airs on B Channel on Thursday and Friday, with repeats on Saturday and Sunday.

* In [[Slovakia]], the show premiered on September 23, 2011 on [[JOJ Plus]].

* In [[Cyprus]], the show premiered on September 30, 2011 on [[RIK 1]].

* In [[Denmark]], the show premiered on October 1, 2011 on [[DR HD]].

* In [[Latin America]], the show premiered on October 12, 2011 on [[Sony Entertainment Television (Latin America)|Sony Channel]].

* In [[Greece]], the show premiered on October 1, 2011 on [[ANT1]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.antenna.gr/tv/show?sid=249702|title=ANT1 will air US X Factor|location=[[Greece]]}}</ref>

* In [[Malaysia]], the show premiered on September 23, 2011 on [[8TV (Malaysia)]].

* In [[Singapore]], the show is broadcast direct off-satellite at the same time as the U.S. on [[MediaCorp Channel 5]].<ref>{{cite web|title=X Factor U.S premiering on Singapore, Channel 5.|url=http://entertainment.xin.msn.com/en/tv/channel-5/programmes/x-factor-us.aspx?cp-documentid=4845741|publisher=xinmsn|accessdate=27 September 2011}}</ref>

* In the [[Philippines]], the show airs on [[Studio 23]] premiered on September 22, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|title=Studio 23 Program Schedules|url=http://www.studio23.tv/tabid/56/Default.aspx|publisher=Studio 23|accessdate=2 October 2011}}</ref>.

* In [[Israel]], the show premiered on September 23, 2011 and is broadcast on Friday and Saturday on [[Hot 3]].

* In [[Estonia]] the show premiered on October 9, 2011 and is broadcast on every Sunday on [[TV3 (Estonia)|TV3]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.elu24.ee/590422/tv3-naitab-usa-x-factori-varskeimat-hooaega/|title=TV3 näitab USA «X-Factori» värskeimat hooaega|date=October 7, 2011|publisher=Elu24.ee|accessdate=October 7, 2011|language=[[Estonian]]}}</ref>

* In [[Finland]], the show premiered on October 4, 2011 and is broadcast on Tuesday and Friday on [[Sub (TV channel)|Sub]].

* In [[Poland]], the show premiered on October 11, 2011 on [[Fox Life]] and is broadcast every Tuesday.<ref>http://foxlife.pl/xfactor</ref>

* In [[Ireland]] the show premiered on September 30th, 2011 on [[TV3]] and is broadcast every Friday and the results for the live shows on Saturday.

* In [[South Africa]] the show is broadcast on Mnet.

==Media sponsorship==
On January 7, 2011, Fox, SYCOtv and FremantleMedia North America announced that [[Pepsi]] will be the official sponsor of ''The X Factor''.<ref name="pepsi1">{{cite web|url=http://xfactor.blogs.fox.com/2011/01/07/pepsi-is-announced-as-the-official-sponsor-of-the-x-factor/|title=PEPSI is Announced as the Official Sponsor of The X Factor!|date=January 7, 2011|work=[[Fox Broadcasting Company]]|accessdate=January 24, 2011}}</ref><ref name="pepsi2">{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/04/business/media/04adco.html?_r=2|title=Pepsi to Sponsor 'American Idol' Rival|last=Stelter|first=Brian|date=January 4, 2011|work=The New York Times|page=3|accessdate=January 24, 2011}}</ref> The sponsorship includes an extensive multi-platform on and off-air marketing partnership.<ref name="pepsi1" /> On June 9, [[Chevrolet]] was announced as the second official sponsor of the show. Chevrolet's sponsorship will also include an extensive multi-platform on and off-air marketing partnership.<ref>http://www.newscorp.com/news/bunews_444.html</ref> [[Sony]] was confirmed as the third official sponsor on July 26. Sony's sponsorship of ''The X Factor'' will also include an extensive multi-platform on and off-air marketing partnership.<ref>http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/fox-broadcasting-company-syco-television-and-fremantlemedia-announce-sony-as-official-consumer-electronics-sponsor-of-the-x-factor-126199548.html</ref> [[Verizon]] also sponsors The X Factor USA, they are the official wireless sponsor.<ref>http://www.deadline.com/2011/09/verizon-wireless-becomes-x-factor-sponsor-and-hawks-mobile-app/</ref>

==References==
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'''''The X Factor''''' is an [[Television in the United States|American television]] singing competition created by [[Simon Cowell]] and produced by [[Syco|Syco TV]].<ref name="syco2010">{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a197592/sony-confirms-cowell-green-venture.html|title=Sony confirms Cowell, Green venture|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|first=Alex|last=Wilkes|date=January 19, 2010|accessdate=January 21, 2010}}</ref> It is scheduled to premiere in September 2011<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a197970/ntas-cowell-vid.html|title=EXCLUSIVE: Cowell confirms start date for US 'X Factor'|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|first=Neil|last=Wilkes|coauthor=French, Dan|date=January 20, 2010|accessdate=January 20, 2010}}</ref> on [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]].

As part of [[The X Factor (TV series)|''The X Factor'' franchise]], the program's format has numerous differences from its rivals, including ''[[American Idol]]'', among others. The competition is open to both solo artists and groups and has no upper age limit. Each judge is assigned one of four categories—either girls between 12 and 25, boys between 12 and 25, individuals over 25, or groups (some of which may be formed from rejected soloists after the audition process).<ref name="pepsi1" /> Through the live shows, the judges act as mentors to their category, helping to decide song choices, styling and staging, while judging contestants from other categories; they also compete to ensure that their act wins the competition, thus making them the winning judge. The winner stands to receive a $5 million recording contract with Cowell's record label [[Syco#Syco Music|Syco Music]] ([[Sony Music Entertainment|Sony Music]]).

==History==
In April 2009, reports surfaced that Cowell was attempting to launch ''The X Factor'' in [[United States|America]] after his contract ended with ''[[American Idol]]'' with the [[American Idol (season 9)|ninth season]].<ref name="American1">{{cite web |author= Hurrel, Will |title= Cowell Hints at US X Factor |url= http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/multi-platform/news/cowell-hints-at-us-x-factor/2020988.article |publisher= |date=April 22, 2009 |accessdate=October 8, 2009}}</ref> Under his current contract at the time, Cowell was forbidden from launching ''The X Factor'' as a rival show to ''Idol''.<ref name="American1" /> In September of that year [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]], the broadcaster of ''American Idol'', signed the deal to launch the American version.

On January 11, 2010, [[News Corporation]] (through [[Fox News]] in the U.S. and ''[[The Times]]'' in the UK) reported that Cowell would leave ''American Idol'' after [[American Idol (season 9)|season 9]] in order to bring ''The X Factor'' to America in September 2011. Cowell told the ''[[Television Critics Association]]'' that he was leaving ''American Idol'' so that he can judge and act as executive producer of the U.S. version of ''The X Factor'' in 2011.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://tv.uk.msn.com/photos/photos.aspx?cp-documentid=151320909|title=Cowell quits American Idol|publisher=[[Microsoft]]|work=[[MSN]]|last=Cooper|first=Lorna|date=January 11, 2010}} Retrieved January 11, 2010.</ref>
Additionally, Cowell signed a long-term business deal with [[Sony Music Entertainment]], who already support [[Syco Music]] artists in the UK, and will now be involved with the artists on the U.S. version of the show as well as becoming involved in its production.<ref name="syco2010"/>

In November 2010, FOX began airing short commercials for the program which displayed the text "Coming to America Fall 2011".<ref name="pepsi2" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2010/11/24/the-x-factor-fox-promo-simon-cowell/|title='The X Factor' exclusive: First look at Fox's promo!|last=Slezak|first=Michael|date=November 24, 2010|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|accessdate=January 24, 2011}}</ref> ''[[The New York Times]]'' described the commercials as the network trying to set up "The X Factor" as a television event.<ref name="pepsi2" /> In February 2011, during the [[Super Bowl XLV]], FOX unveiled the official logo for the show in a promo starring Cowell.<ref name="UnXploding Simon - THE X FACTOR">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCnDO5N-t68]</ref> A second promo was shown during that night's episode of ''[[Glee (TV series)|Glee]]'', featuring [[Katy Perry]], [[Justin Bieber]], [[The Black Eyed Peas]], [[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]], [[Lady Gaga]], the [[Pussycat Dolls]] and [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]]. This promo started speculation on who would be joining Cowell on the ''X Factor'' judging panel.<ref name="Have You Got It? - THE X FACTOR">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FCVvZrmv3s]</ref>

==Season summary==
To date, one season is planned for broadcast, as summarised below.

{{colorbox|#CCCCFF}} Contestant in "Boys" category 
{{colorbox|#FFC0CB}} Contestant in "Girls" 
{{colorbox|#d0f0c0}} Contestant in "Over 25s"category 
{{colorbox|#FFE5B4}} Contestant in "Groups" category

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! scope="col"|Finish
! scope="col"| Winner
! scope="col"| {{nowrap|Runner-up}}
! scope="col"| {{nowrap|Third place}}
! scope="col"| Winning Mentor
! scope="col"| {{nowrap|Main host}}
! scope="col"| {{nowrap|Sponsor}}
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! scope="row"| [[The X Factor (U.S. season 1)|One]]
|September 21 2011
|2011
|TBA
|TBA
|TBA
|TBA
| [[Steve Jones (presenter)|Steve Jones]]
| [[PepsiCo|Pepsi]]
| {{nowrap|[[Simon Cowell]]}} {{nowrap|[[Paula Abdul]]}} {{nowrap|[[L.A. Reid]]}} {{nowrap|[[Nicole Scherzinger]]}}

| {{nowrap|[[Cheryl Cole]] (originally planned to be permanent judge)}}
|}

==Judges and hosts==


At the time of announcing the U.S. version, Cowell was the only confirmed judge for the show.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/americanidol/news/a195683/simon-cowell-quits-american-idol.html|title=Simon Cowell quits American Idol|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|last=Wilkes|first=Neil|date=January 11, 2010|accessdate=January 12, 2010}}</ref> He later said that he was taking the choices of who to join him on the show very seriously, saying, "It's pointless hiring judges who don't know anything about the music business. I'll probably go and find someone who did what I did for a living. I was an A&R guy for 20 years."<ref name="nypostjan15">{{cite news|url=http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/what_cowell_gave_up_for_2MAHTVyZXbE9q2KUmbj2UP|title=What Simon Cowell gave up for 'X Factor'|publisher=NYP Holdings, Inc.|work=[[New York Post]]|date=January 15, 2010|accessdate=January 15, 2010}}</ref> In 2011, [[Grammy Award]]-winning [[Record industry|record executive]], [[songwriter]], and [[record producer]] [[L.A. Reid]],<ref name="lareid1">{{cite web |url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/03/18/la-reid-x-factor/ |title=Official: L.A. Reid signed as 'X Factor' judge |publisher=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|date=Mar 18, 2011 |accessdate=Mar 18, 2011}}</ref><ref name="lareid2">{{cite web|url=http://www.facebook.com/#!/notes/the-x-factor-usa/breaking-news-grammy-winning-music-mogul-antonio-la-reid-to-join-simon-cowell-as/133583453380296|title=Breaking News: Grammy-winning music mogul Antonio “L.A” Reid to join Simon Cowell as a judge on The X Factor!|date=March 18, 2011|work=The X Factor|publisher=Facebook|accessdate=March 18, 2011}}</ref> former [[The X Factor (UK)|British ''X Factor'']] judge [[Cheryl Cole]],<ref name="Cheryl confirmed">{{cite news|last=Plunkett|first=John|title=Cheryl Cole confirmed as US X Factor judge.'|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/2011/may/05/cheryl-cole-us-x-factor-judge|publisher=The Guardian|accessdate=May 5, 2011|location=London|date=May 5, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|first=|last=|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/2011/04/26/cheryl-cole-finally-confirmed-as-judge-on-us-x-factor-as-simon-cowell-gushes-she-s-special-86908-23087359/ |title=Cheryl Cole finally confirmed as judge on US X Factor as Simon Cowell gushes she's 'special'|work=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|The Daily Record]]|publisher=|date=|accessdate=May 6, 2011}}</ref> and Cowell's former ''[[American Idol]]'' colleague [[Paula Abdul]]<ref>http://thexfactor.blogs.fox.com/2011/05/08/paula-abdul-joins-cheryl-cole-l-a-reid-and-simon-cowell-on-the-x-factor-judges-panel/</ref> were confirmed to join Cowell in the judging panel. Other people who were in the running to join the judging panel included [[Nicole Scherzinger]], [[George Michael]],<ref name="Cina">{{cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/simon-cowell-confirms-paula-abdul-163888|title=Simon Cowell Confirms Paula Abdul Is on ‘X-Factor’ Judges Shortlist|last=Cina|first=Mark|date=March 3, 2011|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|accessdate=March 3, 2011|location=[[Los Angeles]]}}</ref> and [[Nicki Minaj]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Dinh|first=James|date=March 25, 2011|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1660668/simon-cowell-nicki-minaj-x-factor.jhtml |title=Simon Cowell Addresses Nicki Minaj 'X Factor' Judging Rumors|publisher=MTV|accessdate=May 6, 2011}}</ref> [[Katy Perry]], [[Elton John]], [[Mariah Carey]] and [[Jessica Simpson]] were also rumoured to be in the running, though Cowell denied that Perry and John were.<ref name="Cina"/>

Initially, Scherzinger was to host the series alongside Welsh presenter [[Steve Jones (presenter)|Steve Jones]]. Cowell had previously indicated that the show may have two hosts.<ref>McGonigle, Molly. (March 25, 2011) [http://wonderwall.msn.com/tv/simon-cowell-on-idol-i-would-have-gone-earlier-1611114.story Simon Cowell on 'Idol': 'I watched it once' | Story | Wonderwall]. Wonderwall.msn.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s141/the-x-factor-us/news/a318357/nicole-scherzinger-steve-jones-to-host-x-factor-usa.html|title=Nicole Scherzinger, Steve Jones to host 'X Factor' USA|last=Daniels|first=Colin|date=May 8, 2011|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hachette Filipacchi UK]]|accessdate=May 8, 2011|location=[[London]]}}</ref><ref>[http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Entertainment/20110325/simon-cowell-could-hire-two-hosts-for-us-x-factor-110325/ Cowell may prefer having two hosts for 'X Factor' – CTV News]. Ctv.ca. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref><ref>[http://entertainment.stv.tv/tv/238708-steve-jones-insists-he-is-still-up-for-us-x-factor-job/ Steve Jones insists he is still up for US X Factor job | TV: Latest News | STV Entertainment]. Entertainment.stv.tv (March 25, 2011). Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref> Other people who were speculated to host the series were ''[[High School Musical]]'' star [[Corbin Bleu]] and the host of the [[The X Factor (UK)|British version]] of the show [[Dermot O'Leary]].<ref>Hibberd, James. (April 28, 2011) [http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/04/28/corbin-bleu-nicole-scherzinger-in-talks-to-host-x-factor/ 'The X Factor': Corbin Bleu in talks to co-host | Inside TV | EW.com]. Insidetv.ew.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref><ref name="Daily Mail 8 May 2011">{{cite news| url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1384954/Gary-Barlow-confirmed-new-UK-X-Factor-judge-Simon-Cowell-Cheryl-Cole-leave.html#ixzz1LoTVKTZT | location=London | work=Daily Mail | first1=Natalie | last1=Trombetta | first2=Chris | last2=Johnson | title=Simon Cowell confirms Gary Barlow as new UK X Factor judge | date=May 9, 2011}}</ref> At one point, American singer-songwriter [[Lady Gaga]] was rumored to have a non-judging role on the show.<ref>{{cite web|author=Thursday, January 28, 2010, 08:43 GMT |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/news/a199850/cowell-wants-gaga-for-us-x-factor.html |title=TV – News – Cowell 'wants GaGa' for US 'X Factor' |publisher=Digital Spy |date=January 28, 2010 |accessdate=September 18, 2010}}</ref>

On May 26, it was reported that Cole had left the judging panel and was set to be replaced by Scherzinger. Reports varied over whether she was fired from the show because American audiences had trouble understanding her accent, because of a lack of chemistry between her and Abdul, or that she had stepped down herself due to homesickness.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-13558288 |title=Cheryl Cole is 'dropped by US X Factor' |author= |date=26 May 2011 |work= |publisher=BBC News |accessdate=26 May 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Showbiz-News/Cheryl-Cole-Reports-Singer-Is-Replaced-By-Nicole-Scherzinger-As-US-X-Factor-Judge-Over-Thick-Accent/Article/201105415999828?DCMP=News-search-sslc&lid=ARTICLE_15999828_CherylCole:ReportsSingerIsReplacedByNicoleScherzingerAsUSXFactorJudgeOverThickAccent&lpos=searchresults |title=Singer Cheryl Cole 'Dropped By US X Factor' |author= |date=26 May 2011 |work= |publisher=Sky News |accessdate=26 May 2011}}</ref> Cole's departure was officially announced on June 6 in a statement from Fox which also confirmed Scherzinger as her replacement. Jones will now serve as the sole presenter.<ref>http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/story/cheryl-coles-x-factor-exit-confirmed_1224230</ref>

==Format and prize==
The show is primarily concerned with identifying singing talent, though appearance, personality, stage presence and dance routines are also an important element of many performances. Each judge is assigned one of four categories—either girls between 12 and 25, boys between 12 and 25, individuals over 25, or groups (some of which may be formed from rejected soloists after the audition process).<ref name="pepsi1" /> Through the live shows, the judges act as mentors to their category, helping to decide song choices, styling and staging, while judging contestants from other categories. The winner of the competition is awarded a recording contract, stated to be worth $5 million, with [[Syco Music]] in association with [[Sony Music Entertainment]].<ref name="Feb711a" /><ref name="Feb711b" /> Cowell said that the recording contract was the "largest guaranteed prize in television history." In comparison to the UK version of the show, the cost of recording and marketing the winning artist will be paid for separately from the $5 million initial contract payment, paid in five annual installments of $1 million.<ref name="Feb711a" />

There are five stages to ''The X Factor'' competition:
* Stage 1: Producers' auditions (these auditions decide who will sing in front of the judges)
* Stage 2: Judges' auditions
* Stage 3: Bootcamp
* Stage 4: Visits to judges' houses
* Stage 5: Live shows (finals)

===Auditions===
The show is open to solo artists and vocal groups aged 12 and above, with no upper age limit.<ref name="Feb711a">{{cite news|url=http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=12858831|title='The X Factor' Winner to Get $5 Million Contract|date=February 7, 2011|agency=Associated Press|publisher=[[ABC News]]|accessdate=February 7, 2011}}</ref><ref name="Feb711b">{{cite news|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/02/07/us-thexfactor-idUSTRE7163SX20110207|title=U.S. X Factor to offer large record deal for winner|last=Kearney|first=Christine|coauthors=Patricia Reaney|date=February 7, 2011|work=[[Reuters]]|accessdate=February 7, 2011}}</ref> The successful auditionees will audition in front of the judges.

===Bootcamp and judges' houses===
The contestants selected at auditions are further refined through a series of performances at "bootcamp", and then at the "judges' houses", until a small number eventually progress to the live finals. They collectively choose 24 acts (six from each category) for the next round, and only then find out which category they are to mentor. During these stages, the producers allocate each of the judges a category to mentor. The judges then disband for the "visits to the judges' houses" round, where they reduce their six acts on location at one of their residences (often collectively spanning the globe) with a celebrity guest to three for the live shows.

===Live shows===
The finals consist of a series of two live shows, the first featuring the contestants' performances and the second revealing the results of the public voting, culminating in one or more acts being eliminated. Celebrity guest performers also feature regularly.

===Post ''The X Factor''===
The winner of the competition is awarded a recording contract, stated to be worth $5 million, with [[Syco Music]] in association with [[Sony Music Entertainment]].<ref name="Feb711a" /><ref name="Feb711b" /> Cowell said that the recording contract was the "largest guaranteed prize in television history." In comparison to the UK version of the show, the cost of recording and marketing the winning artist will be paid for separately from the $5 million initial contract payment, paid in five annual instalments of $1 million.<ref name="Feb711a" />

==Season 1 (2011)==
{{Main|The X Factor (U.S. season 1)}}
Auditions in front of the producers for the first season took place in Los Angeles, Miami, Newark/New York, Seattle, Chicago, and Dallas.<ref>[http://thexfactor.blogs.fox.com/2011/02/24/the-x-factor-unveils-dates-and-venues-for-the-5-million-auditions FOX Broadcasting Company – The X Factor USA – Simon Cowell's Brand New Singing Competition Comes To America Only On FOX]. Thexfactor.blogs.fox.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref> It was reported that ''The X Factor'' had broken the auditions record in [[Los Angeles]], on March 27.<ref>[http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s141/the-x-factor-us/news/a311337/x-factor-usa-breaks-audition-records-in-la.html 'X Factor' USA breaks audition records in LA – X Factor USA News – US TV]. Digital Spy (March 27, 2011). Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref> The last set of auditions that will take place in front of the judges and a live studio audience, and are scheduled to take place during May and June 2011.<ref>[http://www.on-camera-audiences.com/shows/show/337/The_X_Factor/ The X Factor]. On Camera Audiences. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref>

An early preview of the show aired during the 2011 MLB All Star Game on July 12th, 2011.

==International airing==
As the announcement of the show moving to America, Fox Network decided to host talks with several other broadcasters around the world about acquiring the rights to show the American version of the show in their country. As part of Cowell's contract, it was agreed that [[ITV2]] in the [[United Kingdom]] would have rights to show the season, on its sister channel to which the original version of the show airs, [[ITV]]. In [[Ireland]], the show will be broadcast on [[TV3 (Ireland)|TV3]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/yanks-a-million-tv3-to-show-both-us-and-uk-x-factor-2627831.html|title=Yanks a million -- TV3 to show both US and UK X Factor|date=April 23, 2011|work=[[Irish Independent]]|publisher=[[Independent News & Media]]|accessdate=May 30, 2011|location=[[Dublin]]}}</ref> [[7Two]] in Australia will broadcast the season and others are to be announced.{{Citation needed|date=June 2011}}
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| Australia
| [[7Two]]{{Citation needed|date=June 2011}}
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| Brazil
| [[Sony Entertainment Television (Latin America)|Sony Entertainment Television Brasil]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}}
|-
| Canada
| [[CTV Television Network|CTV]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}}
|-
| Finland
| [[Sub (TV channel)|Sub]]<ref>[http://stat.emtv.fi/4/0/2049/0/35554283/8026995e/html/ X Factor USA nähdään Subilla syksyllä! May 30, 2011]</ref>
|-
| Ireland
| [[TV3 (Ireland)|TV3]]
|-
| New Zealand
| [[TV3 (New Zealand)|TV3]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}}
|-
| Philippines
| [[GMA News TV]]<ref>http://entertainment.inquirer.net/1135/when-charice-meets-bruno-mars</ref>
|-
| United Kingdom
| [[ITV2]]
|-
| United States (origin)
| [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]]
|}

==Media sponsorship==
On January 7, 2011, FOX, Syco Television, and FremantleMedia North America announced that [[Pepsi]] will be the official sponsor of ''The X Factor''.<ref name="pepsi1">{{cite web|url=http://xfactor.blogs.fox.com/2011/01/07/pepsi-is-announced-as-the-official-sponsor-of-the-x-factor/|title=PEPSI is Announced as the Official Sponsor of The X Factor!|date=January 7, 2011|work=[[Fox Broadcasting Company]]|accessdate=January 24, 2011}}</ref><ref name="pepsi2">{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/04/business/media/04adco.html?_r=2|title=Pepsi to Sponsor 'American Idol' Rival|last=Stelter|first=Brian|date=January 4, 2011|work=The New York Times|page=3|accessdate=January 24, 2011}}</ref> The sponsorship includes an extensive multi-platform on and off-air marketing partnership.<ref name="pepsi1" /> On June 9, 2011, Fox, Syco Television and FremantleMedia North America announced that [[Chevrolet]] will be the second official sponsor of ''The X Factor'', and that the sponsorship will also include an extensive multi-platform on and off-air marketing partnership. <ref>http://www.newscorp.com/news/bunews_444.html</ref> On July 26, 2011, FOX, Syco Television, and FremantleMedia North America announced that [[Sony]] will be the third official sponsor of ''The X Factor'' and that the sponsorship will also include an extensive multi-platform on and off-air marketing partnership. <ref>http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/fox-broadcasting-company-syco-television-and-fremantlemedia-announce-sony-as-official-consumer-electronics-sponsor-of-the-x-factor-126199548.html</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.fox.com/xfactor/ ''The X Factor'' Official WebSite] (owned by [[Fox Interactive Media]])
*[http://www.hulu.com/the-x-factor/ ''The X Factor''] on [[Hulu]]
*{{Facebook|TheXFactorUSA|''The X Factor''}}
*{{Twitter|TheXFactorUSA}}
*{{Youtube|u=TheXFactorUSA|title=''The X Factor''}}
*{{Myspace|TheXFactorUSA}}

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'''''The X Factor''''' is a [[reality television]] singing competition created by [[Simon Cowell]] and produced by [[Syco|Syco TV]],<ref name="syco2010">{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a197592/sony-confirms-cowell-green-venture.html|title=Sony confirms Cowell, Green venture|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|first=Alex|last=Wilkes|date=January 19, 2010|accessdate=January 21, 2010}}</ref> which is scheduled to premiere in September 2011<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a197970/ntas-cowell-vid.html|title=EXCLUSIVE: Cowell confirms start date for US 'X Factor'|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|first=Neil|last=Wilkes|coauthor=French, Dan|date=January 20, 2010|accessdate=January 20, 2010}}</ref> on [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]].

As part of [[The X Factor (TV series)|''The X Factor'' franchise]], the program's format has numerous differences from its rivals, including ''[[American Idol]]'', among others. The competition is open to both solo artists and groups and has no upper age limit. Each judge is assigned one of four categories—either girls between 12 and 25, boys between 12 and 25, individuals over 25, or groups (some of which may be formed from rejected soloists after the audition process).<ref name="pepsi1" /> Through the live shows, the judges act as mentors to their category, helping to decide song choices, styling and staging, while judging contestants from other categories; they also compete to ensure that their act wins the competition, thus making them the winning judge. The winner stands to receive a $5 million recording contract with Cowell's record label [[Syco#Syco Music|Syco Music]] ([[Sony Music Entertainment|Sony Music]]).

==History==
In April 2009, reports surfaced that Cowell was attempting to launch ''The X Factor'' in [[United States|America]] after his contract ended with ''[[American Idol]]'' with the [[American Idol (season 9)|ninth season]].<ref name="American1">{{cite web |author= Hurrel, Will |title= Cowell Hints at US X Factor |url= http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/multi-platform/news/cowell-hints-at-us-x-factor/2020988.article |publisher= |date=April 22, 2009 |accessdate=October 8, 2009}}</ref> Under his current contract at the time, Cowell was forbidden from launching ''The X Factor'' as a rival show to ''Idol''.<ref name="American1" /> In September of that year [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]], the broadcaster of ''American Idol'', signed the deal to launch the American version.

On January 11, 2010, [[News Corporation]] (through [[Fox News]] in the U.S. and ''[[The Times]]'' in the UK) reported that Cowell would leave ''American Idol'' after [[American Idol (season 9)|season 9]] in order to bring ''The X Factor'' to America in September 2011. Cowell told the ''[[Television Critics Association]]'' that he was leaving ''American Idol'' so that he can judge and act as executive producer of the U.S. version of ''The X Factor'' in 2011.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://tv.uk.msn.com/photos/photos.aspx?cp-documentid=151320909|title=Cowell quits American Idol|publisher=[[Microsoft]]|work=[[MSN]]|last=Cooper|first=Lorna|date=January 11, 2010}} Retrieved January 11, 2010.</ref>
Additionally, Cowell signed a long-term business deal with [[Sony Music Entertainment]], who already support [[Syco Music]] artists in the UK, and will now be involved with the artists on the U.S. version of the show as well as becoming involved in its production.<ref name="syco2010"/>

In November 2010, FOX began airing short commercials for the program which displayed the text "Coming to America Fall 2011".<ref name="pepsi2" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2010/11/24/the-x-factor-fox-promo-simon-cowell/|title='The X Factor' exclusive: First look at Fox's promo!|last=Slezak|first=Michael|date=November 24, 2010|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|accessdate=January 24, 2011}}</ref> ''[[The New York Times]]'' described the commercials as the network trying to set up "The X Factor" as a television event.<ref name="pepsi2" /> In February 2011, during the [[Super Bowl XLV]], FOX unveiled the official logo for the show in a promo starring Cowell.<ref name="UnXploding Simon - THE X FACTOR">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCnDO5N-t68]</ref> A second promo was shown during that night's episode of ''[[Glee (TV series)|Glee]]'', featuring [[Katy Perry]], [[Justin Bieber]], [[The Black Eyed Peas]], [[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]], [[Lady Gaga]], the [[Pussycat Dolls]] and [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]]. This promo started speculation on who would be joining Cowell on the ''X Factor'' judging panel.<ref name="Have You Got It? - THE X FACTOR">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FCVvZrmv3s]</ref>

==Season summary==
To date, one season is planned for broadcast, as summarised below.

{{colorbox|#CCCCFF}} Contestant in "Boys" category 
{{colorbox|#FFC0CB}} Contestant in "Girls" 
{{colorbox|#d0f0c0}} Contestant in "Over 25s"category 
{{colorbox|#FFE5B4}} Contestant in "Groups" category

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! scope="col"|Finish
! scope="col"| Winner
! scope="col"| {{nowrap|Runner-up}}
! scope="col"| {{nowrap|Third place}}
! scope="col"| Winning Mentor
! scope="col"| {{nowrap|Main host}}
! scope="col"| {{nowrap|Sponsor}}
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! scope="row"| [[The X Factor (U.S. season 1)|One]]
|September 21 2011
|2011
|TBA
|TBA
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| [[Steve Jones (presenter)|Steve Jones]]
| [[PepsiCo|Pepsi]]
| {{nowrap|[[Simon Cowell]]}} {{nowrap|[[Paula Abdul]]}} {{nowrap|[[L.A. Reid]]}} {{nowrap|[[Nicole Scherzinger]]}}

| {{nowrap|[[Cheryl Cole]] (originally planned to be permanent judge)}}
|}

==Judges and hosts==


At the time of announcing the U.S. version, Cowell was the only confirmed judge for the show.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/americanidol/news/a195683/simon-cowell-quits-american-idol.html|title=Simon Cowell quits American Idol|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|last=Wilkes|first=Neil|date=January 11, 2010|accessdate=January 12, 2010}}</ref> He later said that he was taking the choices of who to join him on the show very seriously, saying, "It's pointless hiring judges who don't know anything about the music business. I'll probably go and find someone who did what I did for a living. I was an A&R guy for 20 years."<ref name="nypostjan15">{{cite news|url=http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/what_cowell_gave_up_for_2MAHTVyZXbE9q2KUmbj2UP|title=What Simon Cowell gave up for 'X Factor'|publisher=NYP Holdings, Inc.|work=[[New York Post]]|date=January 15, 2010|accessdate=January 15, 2010}}</ref> In 2011, [[Grammy Award]]-winning [[Record industry|record executive]], [[songwriter]], and [[record producer]] [[L.A. Reid]],<ref name="lareid1">{{cite web |url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/03/18/la-reid-x-factor/ |title=Official: L.A. Reid signed as 'X Factor' judge |publisher=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|date=Mar 18, 2011 |accessdate=Mar 18, 2011}}</ref><ref name="lareid2">{{cite web|url=http://www.facebook.com/#!/notes/the-x-factor-usa/breaking-news-grammy-winning-music-mogul-antonio-la-reid-to-join-simon-cowell-as/133583453380296|title=Breaking News: Grammy-winning music mogul Antonio “L.A” Reid to join Simon Cowell as a judge on The X Factor!|date=March 18, 2011|work=The X Factor|publisher=Facebook|accessdate=March 18, 2011}}</ref> former [[The X Factor (UK)|British]] ''X Factor'' judge [[Cheryl Cole]],<ref name="Cheryl confirmed">{{cite news|last=Plunkett|first=John|title=Cheryl Cole confirmed as US X Factor judge.'|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/2011/may/05/cheryl-cole-us-x-factor-judge|publisher=The Guardian|accessdate=May 5, 2011|location=London|date=May 5, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|first=|last=|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/2011/04/26/cheryl-cole-finally-confirmed-as-judge-on-us-x-factor-as-simon-cowell-gushes-she-s-special-86908-23087359/ |title=Cheryl Cole finally confirmed as judge on US X Factor as Simon Cowell gushes she's 'special'|work=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|The Daily Record]]|publisher=|date=|accessdate=May 6, 2011}}</ref> and Cowell's former ''[[American Idol]]'' colleague [[Paula Abdul]]<ref>http://thexfactor.blogs.fox.com/2011/05/08/paula-abdul-joins-cheryl-cole-l-a-reid-and-simon-cowell-on-the-x-factor-judges-panel/</ref> were confirmed to join Cowell in the judging panel. Other people who were in the running to join the judging panel included [[Nicole Scherzinger]], [[George Michael]],<ref name="Cina">{{cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/simon-cowell-confirms-paula-abdul-163888|title=Simon Cowell Confirms Paula Abdul Is on ‘X-Factor’ Judges Shortlist|last=Cina|first=Mark|date=March 3, 2011|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|accessdate=March 3, 2011|location=[[Los Angeles]]}}</ref> and [[Nicki Minaj]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Dinh|first=James|date=March 25, 2011|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1660668/simon-cowell-nicki-minaj-x-factor.jhtml |title=Simon Cowell Addresses Nicki Minaj 'X Factor' Judging Rumors|publisher=MTV|accessdate=May 6, 2011}}</ref> [[Katy Perry]], [[Elton John]], [[Mariah Carey]] and [[Jessica Simpson]] were also rumoured to be in the running, though Cowell denied that Perry and John were.<ref name="Cina"/>

Initially, Scherzinger was to host the series alongside Welsh presenter [[Steve Jones (presenter)|Steve Jones]]. Cowell had previously indicated that the show may have two hosts.<ref>McGonigle, Molly. (March 25, 2011) [http://wonderwall.msn.com/tv/simon-cowell-on-idol-i-would-have-gone-earlier-1611114.story Simon Cowell on 'Idol': 'I watched it once' | Story | Wonderwall]. Wonderwall.msn.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s141/the-x-factor-us/news/a318357/nicole-scherzinger-steve-jones-to-host-x-factor-usa.html|title=Nicole Scherzinger, Steve Jones to host 'X Factor' USA|last=Daniels|first=Colin|date=May 8, 2011|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hachette Filipacchi UK]]|accessdate=May 8, 2011|location=[[London]]}}</ref><ref>[http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Entertainment/20110325/simon-cowell-could-hire-two-hosts-for-us-x-factor-110325/ Cowell may prefer having two hosts for 'X Factor' – CTV News]. Ctv.ca. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref><ref>[http://entertainment.stv.tv/tv/238708-steve-jones-insists-he-is-still-up-for-us-x-factor-job/ Steve Jones insists he is still up for US X Factor job | TV: Latest News | STV Entertainment]. Entertainment.stv.tv (March 25, 2011). Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref> Other people who were speculated to host the series were ''[[High School Musical]]'' star [[Corbin Bleu]] and the host of the [[The X Factor (UK)|British version]] of the show [[Dermot O'Leary]].<ref>Hibberd, James. (April 28, 2011) [http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/04/28/corbin-bleu-nicole-scherzinger-in-talks-to-host-x-factor/ 'The X Factor': Corbin Bleu in talks to co-host | Inside TV | EW.com]. Insidetv.ew.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref><ref name="Daily Mail 8 May 2011">{{cite news| url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1384954/Gary-Barlow-confirmed-new-UK-X-Factor-judge-Simon-Cowell-Cheryl-Cole-leave.html#ixzz1LoTVKTZT | location=London | work=Daily Mail | first1=Natalie | last1=Trombetta | first2=Chris | last2=Johnson | title=Simon Cowell confirms Gary Barlow as new UK X Factor judge | date=May 9, 2011}}</ref> At one point, American singer-songwriter [[Lady Gaga]] was rumored to have a non-judging role on the show.<ref>{{cite web|author=Thursday, January 28, 2010, 08:43 GMT |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/news/a199850/cowell-wants-gaga-for-us-x-factor.html |title=TV – News – Cowell 'wants GaGa' for US 'X Factor' |publisher=Digital Spy |date=January 28, 2010 |accessdate=September 18, 2010}}</ref>

On May 26, it was reported that Cole had left the judging panel and was set to be replaced by Scherzinger. Reports varied over whether she was fired from the show because American audiences had trouble understanding her accent, because of a lack of chemistry between her and Abdul, or that she had stepped down herself due to homesickness.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-13558288 |title=Cheryl Cole is 'dropped by US X Factor' |author= |date=26 May 2011 |work= |publisher=BBC News |accessdate=26 May 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Showbiz-News/Cheryl-Cole-Reports-Singer-Is-Replaced-By-Nicole-Scherzinger-As-US-X-Factor-Judge-Over-Thick-Accent/Article/201105415999828?DCMP=News-search-sslc&lid=ARTICLE_15999828_CherylCole:ReportsSingerIsReplacedByNicoleScherzingerAsUSXFactorJudgeOverThickAccent&lpos=searchresults |title=Singer Cheryl Cole 'Dropped By US X Factor' |author= |date=26 May 2011 |work= |publisher=Sky News |accessdate=26 May 2011}}</ref> Cole's departure was officially announced on June 6 in a statement from Fox which also confirmed Scherzinger as her replacement. Jones will now serve as the sole presenter.<ref>http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/story/cheryl-coles-x-factor-exit-confirmed_1224230</ref>

==Format and prize==
The show is primarily concerned with identifying singing talent, though appearance, personality, stage presence and dance routines are also an important element of many performances. Each judge is assigned one of four categories—either girls between 12 and 25, boys between 12 and 25, individuals over 25, or groups (some of which may be formed from rejected soloists after the audition process).<ref name="pepsi1" /> Through the live shows, the judges act as mentors to their category, helping to decide song choices, styling and staging, while judging contestants from other categories. The winner of the competition is awarded a recording contract, stated to be worth $5 million, with [[Syco Music]] in association with [[Sony Music Entertainment]].<ref name="Feb711a" /><ref name="Feb711b" /> Cowell said that the recording contract was the "largest guaranteed prize in television history." In comparison to the UK version of the show, the cost of recording and marketing the winning artist will be paid for separately from the $5 million initial contract payment, paid in five annual installments of $1 million.<ref name="Feb711a" />

There are five stages to ''The X Factor'' competition:
* Stage 1: Producers' auditions (these auditions decide who will sing in front of the judges)
* Stage 2: Judges' auditions
* Stage 3: Bootcamp
* Stage 4: Visits to judges' houses
* Stage 5: Live shows (finals)

===Auditions===
The show is open to solo artists and vocal groups aged 12 and above, with no upper age limit.<ref name="Feb711a">{{cite news|url=http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=12858831|title='The X Factor' Winner to Get $5 Million Contract|date=February 7, 2011|agency=Associated Press|publisher=[[ABC News]]|accessdate=February 7, 2011}}</ref><ref name="Feb711b">{{cite news|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/02/07/us-thexfactor-idUSTRE7163SX20110207|title=U.S. X Factor to offer large record deal for winner|last=Kearney|first=Christine|coauthors=Patricia Reaney|date=February 7, 2011|work=[[Reuters]]|accessdate=February 7, 2011}}</ref> The successful auditionees will audition in front of the judges.

===Bootcamp and judges' houses===
The contestants selected at auditions are further refined through a series of performances at "bootcamp", and then at the "judges' houses", until a small number eventually progress to the live finals. They collectively choose 24 acts (six from each category) for the next round, and only then find out which category they are to mentor. During these stages, the producers allocate each of the judges a category to mentor. The judges then disband for the "visits to the judges' houses" round, where they reduce their six acts on location at one of their residences (often collectively spanning the globe) with a celebrity guest to three for the live shows.

===Live shows===
The finals consist of a series of two live shows, the first featuring the contestants' performances and the second revealing the results of the public voting, culminating in one or more acts being eliminated. Celebrity guest performers also feature regularly.

===Post ''The X Factor''===
The winner of the competition is awarded a recording contract, stated to be worth $5 million, with [[Syco Music]] in association with [[Sony Music Entertainment]].<ref name="Feb711a" /><ref name="Feb711b" /> Cowell said that the recording contract was the "largest guaranteed prize in television history." In comparison to the UK version of the show, the cost of recording and marketing the winning artist will be paid for separately from the $5 million initial contract payment, paid in five annual instalments of $1 million.<ref name="Feb711a" />

==Season 1 (2011)==
{{Main|The X Factor (U.S. season 1)}}
Auditions in front of the producers for the first season took place in Los Angeles, Miami, Newark/New York, Seattle, Chicago, and Dallas.<ref>[http://thexfactor.blogs.fox.com/2011/02/24/the-x-factor-unveils-dates-and-venues-for-the-5-million-auditions FOX Broadcasting Company – The X Factor USA – Simon Cowell's Brand New Singing Competition Comes To America Only On FOX]. Thexfactor.blogs.fox.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref> It was reported that ''The X Factor'' had broken the auditions record in [[Los Angeles]], on March 27.<ref>[http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s141/the-x-factor-us/news/a311337/x-factor-usa-breaks-audition-records-in-la.html 'X Factor' USA breaks audition records in LA – X Factor USA News – US TV]. Digital Spy (March 27, 2011). Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref> The last set of auditions that will take place in front of the judges and a live studio audience, and are scheduled to take place during May and June 2011.<ref>[http://www.on-camera-audiences.com/shows/show/337/The_X_Factor/ The X Factor]. On Camera Audiences. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref>

An early preview of the show aired during the 2011 MLB All Star Game on July 12th, 2011.

==International airing==
As the announcement of the show moving to America, Fox Network decided to host talks with several other broadcasters around the world about acquiring the rights to show the American version of the show in their country. As part of Cowell's contract, it was agreed that [[ITV2]] in the [[United Kingdom]] would have rights to show the season, on its sister channel to which the original version of the show airs, [[ITV]]. In [[Ireland]], the show will be broadcast on [[TV3 (Ireland)|TV3]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/yanks-a-million-tv3-to-show-both-us-and-uk-x-factor-2627831.html|title=Yanks a million -- TV3 to show both US and UK X Factor|date=April 23, 2011|work=[[Irish Independent]]|publisher=[[Independent News & Media]]|accessdate=May 30, 2011|location=[[Dublin]]}}</ref> [[7Two]] in Australia will broadcast the season and others are to be announced.{{Citation needed|date=June 2011}}
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="background:#B0C4DE;"
! Country / Region
! Channel
|-
| Australia
| [[7Two]]{{Citation needed|date=June 2011}}
|-
| Brazil
| [[Sony Entertainment Television (Latin America)|Sony Entertainment Television Brasil]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}}
|-
| Canada
| [[CTV Television Network|CTV]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}}
|-
| Finland
| [[Sub (TV channel)|Sub]]<ref>[http://stat.emtv.fi/4/0/2049/0/35554283/8026995e/html/ X Factor USA nähdään Subilla syksyllä! May 30, 2011]</ref>
|-
| Ireland
| [[TV3 (Ireland)|TV3]]
|-
| New Zealand
| [[TV3 (New Zealand)|TV3]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}}
|-
| Philippines
| [[GMA News TV]]<ref>http://entertainment.inquirer.net/1135/when-charice-meets-bruno-mars</ref>
|-
| United Kingdom
| [[ITV2]]
|-
| United States (origin)
| [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]]
|}

==Media sponsorship==
On January 7, 2011, FOX, Syco Television, and FremantleMedia North America announced that [[Pepsi]] will be the official sponsor of ''The X Factor''.<ref name="pepsi1">{{cite web|url=http://xfactor.blogs.fox.com/2011/01/07/pepsi-is-announced-as-the-official-sponsor-of-the-x-factor/|title=PEPSI is Announced as the Official Sponsor of The X Factor!|date=January 7, 2011|work=[[Fox Broadcasting Company]]|accessdate=January 24, 2011}}</ref><ref name="pepsi2">{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/04/business/media/04adco.html?_r=2|title=Pepsi to Sponsor 'American Idol' Rival|last=Stelter|first=Brian|date=January 4, 2011|work=The New York Times|page=3|accessdate=January 24, 2011}}</ref> The sponsorship includes an extensive multi-platform on and off-air marketing partnership.<ref name="pepsi1" /> On June 9, 2011, Fox, Syco Television and FremantleMedia North America announced that [[Chevrolet]] will be the second official sponsor of ''The X Factor'', and that the sponsorship will also include an extensive multi-platform on and off-air marketing partnership. <ref>http://www.newscorp.com/news/bunews_444.html</ref> On July 26, 2011, FOX, Syco Television, and FremantleMedia North America announced that [[Sony]] will be the third official sponsor of ''The X Factor'' and that the sponsorship will also include an extensive multi-platform on and off-air marketing partnership. <ref>http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/fox-broadcasting-company-syco-television-and-fremantlemedia-announce-sony-as-official-consumer-electronics-sponsor-of-the-x-factor-126199548.html</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.fox.com/xfactor/ ''The X Factor'' Official WebSite] (owned by [[Fox Interactive Media]])
*[http://www.hulu.com/the-x-factor/ ''The X Factor''] on [[Hulu]]
*{{Facebook|TheXFactorUSA|''The X Factor''}}
*{{Twitter|TheXFactorUSA}}
*{{Youtube|u=TheXFactorUSA|title=''The X Factor''}}
*{{Myspace|TheXFactorUSA}}

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'''''The X Factor''''' is a [[reality television]] singing competition created by [[Simon Cowell]] and produced by [[Syco|Syco TV]],<ref name="syco2010">{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a197592/sony-confirms-cowell-green-venture.html|title=Sony confirms Cowell, Green venture|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|first=Alex|last=Wilkes|date=January 19, 2010|accessdate=January 21, 2010}}</ref> which is scheduled to premiere in September 2011<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a197970/ntas-cowell-vid.html|title=EXCLUSIVE: Cowell confirms start date for US 'X Factor'|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|first=Neil|last=Wilkes|coauthor=French, Dan|date=January 20, 2010|accessdate=January 20, 2010}}</ref> on [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]].

As part of the [[The X Factor (TV series)|''The X Factor'' franchise]], the program's format has numerous differences from its rivals, including ''[[American Idol]]'', among others. The competition is open to both solo artists and groups and has no upper age limit. Each judge is assigned one of four categories—either girls between 12 and 25, boys between 12 and 25, individuals over 25, or groups (some of which may be formed from rejected soloists after the audition process).<ref name="pepsi1" /> Through the live shows, the judges act as mentors to their category, helping to decide song choices, styling and staging, while judging contestants from other categories; they also compete to ensure that their act wins the competition, thus making them the winning judge. The winner stands to receieve a $5 million recording contract with Cowell's record label [[Syco#Syco Music|Syco Music]] ([[Sony Music Entertainment|Sony Music]]).

==History==
In April 2009, reports surfaced that Cowell was attempting to launch ''The X Factor'' in [[United States|America]] after his contract ended with ''[[American Idol]]'' with the [[American Idol (season 9)|ninth season]].<ref name="American1">{{cite web |author= Hurrel, Will |title= Cowell Hints at US X Factor |url= http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/multi-platform/news/cowell-hints-at-us-x-factor/2020988.article |publisher= |date=April 22, 2009 |accessdate=October 8, 2009}}</ref> Under his current contract at the time, Cowell was forbidden from launching ''The X Factor'' as a rival show to ''Idol''.<ref name="American1" /> In September of that year [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]], the broadcaster of ''American Idol'', signed the deal to launch the American version.

On January 11, 2010, [[News Corporation]] (through [[Fox News]] in the US and ''[[The Times]]'' in the UK) reported that Cowell would leave ''American Idol'' after [[American Idol (season 9)|season 9]] so he could bring ''The X Factor'' to the United States in September 2011. Cowell told the ''[[Television Critics Association]]'' that he was leaving ''American Idol'' so that in 2011 he can judge and act as executive producer of the U.S version of ''The X Factor''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://tv.uk.msn.com/photos/photos.aspx?cp-documentid=151320909|title=Cowell quits American Idol|publisher=[[Microsoft]]|work=[[MSN]]|last=Cooper|first=Lorna|date=January 11, 2010}} Retrieved January 11, 2010.</ref>
Additionally, Cowell signed a long-term business deal with [[Sony Music Entertainment]] who already support [[Syco Music]] artists in the UK and will now be involved with the artists on the U.S. version of the show as well as becoming involved in the production of the show.<ref name="syco2010"/>

In November 2010, FOX began airing short commercials for the program which displayed the text "Coming to America Fall 2011".<ref name="pepsi2" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2010/11/24/the-x-factor-fox-promo-simon-cowell/|title='The X Factor' exclusive: First look at Fox's promo!|last=Slezak|first=Michael|date=November 24, 2010|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|accessdate=January 24, 2011}}</ref> ''[[The New York Times]]'' described the commercials as the network trying to set up "The X Factor" as a television event.<ref name="pepsi2" /> In February 2011, during the [[Super Bowl XLV]], FOX unveiled the official logo for the show in a promo starring Cowell.<ref name="UnXploding Simon - THE X FACTOR">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCnDO5N-t68]</ref> A second promo was shown during that night's episode of ''[[Glee (TV series)|Glee]]'', featuring [[Katy Perry]], [[Justin Bieber]], [[The Black Eyed Peas]], [[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]], [[Lady Gaga]], the [[Pussycat Dolls]] and [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]]. This promo started speculation on who will be joining Cowell on the judging panel on the show.<ref name="Have You Got It? - THE X FACTOR">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FCVvZrmv3s]</ref>

==Season summary==
To date, one season is planned for broadcast, as summarised below.

{{colorbox|#E0E8FF}} Contestant in "Boys" category 
{{colorbox|#FFE0E0}} Contestant in "Girls" 
{{colorbox|#CEF2E0}} Contestant in "Over 25s"category 
{{colorbox|#FFFFD0}} Contestant in "Groups" category

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! scope="col"|Start
! scope="col"| Finish
! scope="col"| Winner
! scope="col"| {{nowrap|Runner-up}}
! scope="col"| {{nowrap|Third place}}
! scope="col"| {{nowrap|Main host}}
! scope="col"| {{nowrap|Sponsor}}
! scope="col"| Main judges
! scope="col"| Guest judges
|-
! scope="row"| [[The X Factor (U.S. season 1)|One]]
|September 21 2011
|2011
|TBA
|TBA
|TBA
| [[Steve Jones (presenter)|Steve Jones]]
| [[PepsiCo|Pepsi]]
| {{nowrap|[[Simon Cowell]]}} {{nowrap|[[Paula Abdul]]}} {{nowrap|[[L.A. Reid]]}} {{nowrap|[[Nicole Scherzinger]]}}
| [[Cheryl Cole]]
|}

==Judges and hosts==


At the time of announcing the U.S. version, Cowell was the only confirmed judge for the show.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/americanidol/news/a195683/simon-cowell-quits-american-idol.html|title=Simon Cowell quits American Idol|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|last=Wilkes|first=Neil|date=January 11, 2010|accessdate=January 12, 2010}}</ref> He later said that he was taking the choices of who to join him on the show very seriously, saying, "It's pointless hiring judges who don't know anything about the music business. I'll probably go and find someone who did what I did for a living. I was an A&R guy for 20 years."<ref name="nypostjan15">{{cite news|url=http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/what_cowell_gave_up_for_2MAHTVyZXbE9q2KUmbj2UP|title=What Simon Cowell gave up for 'X Factor'|publisher=NYP Holdings, Inc.|work=[[New York Post]]|date=January 15, 2010|accessdate=January 15, 2010}}</ref> In 2011, [[Grammy Award]]-winning [[Record industry|record executive]], [[songwriter]], and [[record producer]] [[L.A. Reid]],<ref name="lareid1">{{cite web |url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/03/18/la-reid-x-factor/ |title=Official: L.A. Reid signed as 'X Factor' judge |publisher=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|date=Mar 18, 2011 |accessdate=Mar 18, 2011}}</ref><ref name="lareid2">{{cite web|url=http://www.facebook.com/#!/notes/the-x-factor-usa/breaking-news-grammy-winning-music-mogul-antonio-la-reid-to-join-simon-cowell-as/133583453380296|title=Breaking News: Grammy-winning music mogul Antonio “L.A” Reid to join Simon Cowell as a judge on The X Factor!|date=March 18, 2011|work=The X Factor|publisher=Facebook|accessdate=March 18, 2011}}</ref> former [[The X Factor (UK)|British]] ''X Factor'' judge [[Cheryl Cole]],<ref name="Cheryl confirmed">{{cite news|last=Plunkett|first=John|title=Cheryl Cole confirmed as US X Factor judge.'|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/2011/may/05/cheryl-cole-us-x-factor-judge|publisher=The Guardian|accessdate=May 5, 2011|location=London|date=May 5, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|first=|last=|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/2011/04/26/cheryl-cole-finally-confirmed-as-judge-on-us-x-factor-as-simon-cowell-gushes-she-s-special-86908-23087359/ |title=Cheryl Cole finally confirmed as judge on US X Factor as Simon Cowell gushes she's 'special'|work=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|The Daily Record]]|publisher=|date=|accessdate=May 6, 2011}}</ref> and Cowell's former ''[[American Idol]]'' colleague [[Paula Abdul]]<ref>http://thexfactor.blogs.fox.com/2011/05/08/paula-abdul-joins-cheryl-cole-l-a-reid-and-simon-cowell-on-the-x-factor-judges-panel/</ref> were confirmed to join Cowell in the judging panel. Other people who were in the running to join the judging panel included [[Nicole Scherzinger]], [[George Michael]],<ref name="Cina">{{cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/simon-cowell-confirms-paula-abdul-163888|title=Simon Cowell Confirms Paula Abdul Is on ‘X-Factor’ Judges Shortlist|last=Cina|first=Mark|date=March 3, 2011|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|accessdate=March 3, 2011|location=[[Los Angeles]]}}</ref> and [[Nicki Minaj]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Dinh|first=James|date=March 25, 2011|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1660668/simon-cowell-nicki-minaj-x-factor.jhtml |title=Simon Cowell Addresses Nicki Minaj 'X Factor' Judging Rumors|publisher=MTV|accessdate=May 6, 2011}}</ref> [[Katy Perry]], [[Elton John]], [[Mariah Carey]] and [[Jessica Simpson]] were also rumoured to be in the running, though Cowell denied that Perry and John were.<ref name="Cina"/>Subsequent to the judges of the show being officially announced it became apparent that Cowell had been in talks with [[Jennifer Lopez]] offering her a role as a judge on the show. However, Lopez turned down the job and went to [[American Idol]].

Initially, Scherzinger was to host the series alongside Welsh presenter [[Steve Jones (presenter)|Steve Jones]]. Cowell had previously indicated that the show may have two hosts.<ref>McGonigle, Molly. (March 25, 2011) [http://wonderwall.msn.com/tv/simon-cowell-on-idol-i-would-have-gone-earlier-1611114.story Simon Cowell on 'Idol': 'I watched it once' | Story | Wonderwall]. Wonderwall.msn.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s141/the-x-factor-us/news/a318357/nicole-scherzinger-steve-jones-to-host-x-factor-usa.html|title=Nicole Scherzinger, Steve Jones to host 'X Factor' USA|last=Daniels|first=Colin|date=May 8, 2011|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hachette Filipacchi UK]]|accessdate=May 8, 2011|location=[[London]]}}</ref><ref>[http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Entertainment/20110325/simon-cowell-could-hire-two-hosts-for-us-x-factor-110325/ Cowell may prefer having two hosts for 'X Factor' – CTV News]. Ctv.ca. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref><ref>[http://entertainment.stv.tv/tv/238708-steve-jones-insists-he-is-still-up-for-us-x-factor-job/ Steve Jones insists he is still up for US X Factor job | TV: Latest News | STV Entertainment]. Entertainment.stv.tv (March 25, 2011). Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref> Other people who were speculated to host the series were ''[[High School Musical]]'' star [[Corbin Bleu]] and the host of the [[The X Factor (UK)|British version]] of the show [[Dermot O'Leary]].<ref>Hibberd, James. (April 28, 2011) [http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/04/28/corbin-bleu-nicole-scherzinger-in-talks-to-host-x-factor/ 'The X Factor': Corbin Bleu in talks to co-host | Inside TV | EW.com]. Insidetv.ew.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref><ref name="Daily Mail 8 May 2011">{{cite news| url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1384954/Gary-Barlow-confirmed-new-UK-X-Factor-judge-Simon-Cowell-Cheryl-Cole-leave.html#ixzz1LoTVKTZT | location=London | work=Daily Mail | first1=Natalie | last1=Trombetta | first2=Chris | last2=Johnson | title=Simon Cowell confirms Gary Barlow as new UK X Factor judge | date=May 9, 2011}}</ref> At one point, American singer-songwriter [[Lady Gaga]] was rumored to have a non-judging role on the show.<ref>{{cite web|author=Thursday, January 28, 2010, 08:43 GMT |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/news/a199850/cowell-wants-gaga-for-us-x-factor.html |title=TV – News – Cowell 'wants GaGa' for US 'X Factor' |publisher=Digital Spy |date=January 28, 2010 |accessdate=September 18, 2010}}</ref>

On May 26, it was reported that Cole had left the judging panel and was set to be replaced by Scherzinger. Reports varied over whether she was fired from the show because American audiences had trouble understanding her accent, because of a lack of chemistry between her and Abdul, or that she had stepped down herself due to homesickness.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-13558288 |title=Cheryl Cole is 'dropped by US X Factor' |author= |date=26 May 2011 |work= |publisher=BBC News |accessdate=26 May 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Showbiz-News/Cheryl-Cole-Reports-Singer-Is-Replaced-By-Nicole-Scherzinger-As-US-X-Factor-Judge-Over-Thick-Accent/Article/201105415999828?DCMP=News-search-sslc&lid=ARTICLE_15999828_CherylCole:ReportsSingerIsReplacedByNicoleScherzingerAsUSXFactorJudgeOverThickAccent&lpos=searchresults |title=Singer Cheryl Cole 'Dropped By US X Factor' |author= |date=26 May 2011 |work= |publisher=Sky News |accessdate=26 May 2011}}</ref> Cole's departure was officially announced on June 6 in a statement from Fox which also confirmed Scherzinger as her replacement. Jones will now serve as the sole presenter.<ref>http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/story/cheryl-coles-x-factor-exit-confirmed_1224230</ref>

==Format and prize==
The show is primarily concerned with identifying singing talent, though appearance, personality, stage presence and dance routines are also an important element of many performances. Each judge is assigned one of four categories—either girls between 12 and 25, boys between 12 and 25, individuals over 25, or groups (some of which may be formed from rejected soloists after the audition process).<ref name="pepsi1" /> Through the live shows, the judges act as mentors to their category, helping to decide song choices, styling and staging, while judging contestants from other categories. The winner of the competition is awarded a recording contract, stated to be worth $5 million, with [[Syco Music]] in association with [[Sony Music Entertainment]].<ref name="Feb711a" /><ref name="Feb711b" /> Cowell said that the recording contract was the "largest guaranteed prize in television history." In comparison to the UK version of the show, the cost of recording and marketing the winning artist will be paid for separately from the $5 million initial contract payment, paid in five annual installments of $1 million.<ref name="Feb711a" />

There are five stages to ''The X Factor'' competition:
* Stage 1: Producers' auditions (these auditions decide who will sing in front of the judges)
* Stage 2: Judges' auditions
* Stage 3: Boot camp
* Stage 4: Visits to judges' houses
* Stage 5: Live shows (finals)

===Auditions===
The show is open to solo artists and vocal groups aged 12 and above, with no upper age limit.<ref name="Feb711a">{{cite news|url=http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=12858831|title='The X Factor' Winner to Get $5 Million Contract|date=February 7, 2011|agency=Associated Press|publisher=[[ABC News]]|accessdate=February 7, 2011}}</ref><ref name="Feb711b">{{cite news|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/02/07/us-thexfactor-idUSTRE7163SX20110207|title=U.S. X Factor to offer large record deal for winner|last=Kearney|first=Christine|coauthors=Patricia Reaney|date=February 7, 2011|work=[[Reuters]]|accessdate=February 7, 2011}}</ref> The successful auditionees will audition in front of the judges.

===Bootcamp and visits to judges' houses===
The contestants selected at auditions are further refined through a series of performances at "bootcamp", and then at the "judges' houses", until a small number eventually progress to the live finals. They collectively choose 24 acts (six from each category) for the next round, and only then find out which category they are to mentor. During these stages, the producers allocate each of the judges a category to mentor. The judges then disband for the "visits to the judges' houses" round, where they reduce their six acts on location at one of their residences (often collectively spanning the globe) with a celebrity guest to three for the live shows.

===Live shows===
The finals consist of a series of two live shows, the first featuring the contestants' performances and the second revealing the results of the public voting, culminating in one or more acts being eliminated. Celebrity guest performers also feature regularly.

===Post ''The X Factor''===
The winner of the competition is awarded a recording contract, stated to be worth $5 million, with [[Syco Music]] in association with [[Sony Music Entertainment]].<ref name="Feb711a" /><ref name="Feb711b" /> Cowell said that the recording contract was the "largest guaranteed prize in television history." In comparison to the UK version of the show, the cost of recording and marketing the winning artist will be paid for separately from the $5 million initial contract payment, paid in five annual instalments of $1 million.<ref name="Feb711a" />

==Season 1 (2011)==
{{Main|The X Factor (U.S. season 1)}}
Auditions in front of the producers for the first season took place in Los Angeles, Miami, Newark/New York, Seattle, Chicago, and Dallas.<ref>[http://thexfactor.blogs.fox.com/2011/02/24/the-x-factor-unveils-dates-and-venues-for-the-5-million-auditions FOX Broadcasting Company – The X Factor USA – Simon Cowell's Brand New Singing Competition Comes To America Only On FOX]. Thexfactor.blogs.fox.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref> It was reported that ''The X Factor'' had broken the auditions record in [[Los Angeles]], on March 27.<ref>[http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s141/the-x-factor-us/news/a311337/x-factor-usa-breaks-audition-records-in-la.html 'X Factor' USA breaks audition records in LA – X Factor USA News – US TV]. Digital Spy (March 27, 2011). Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref> The last set of auditions that will take place in front of the judges and a live studio audience, and are scheduled to take place during May and June 2011.<ref>[http://www.on-camera-audiences.com/shows/show/337/The_X_Factor/ The X Factor]. On Camera Audiences. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref>

A early preview of the show will air prior to the 2011 MLB All Star Game on July 12th, 2011.

==International airing==
As the announcement of the show moving to America, Fox Network decided to host talks with several other broadcasters around the world about acquiring the rights to show the American version of the show in their country. As part of Cowell's contract, it was agreed that [[ITV]] in the [[United Kingdom]] would have rights to show the season, on its sister channel to which the original version of the show airs, [[ITV2]]. In [[Ireland]], the show will be broadcast on [[TV3 (Ireland)|TV3]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/yanks-a-million-tv3-to-show-both-us-and-uk-x-factor-2627831.html|title=Yanks a million -- TV3 to show both US and UK X Factor|date=April 23, 2011|work=[[Irish Independent]]|publisher=[[Independent News & Media]]|accessdate=May 30, 2011|location=[[Dublin]]}}</ref> [[7Two]] in Australia will broadcast the season and others are to be announced.{{Citation needed|date=June 2011}}
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|-
| Australia
| [[7Two]]{{Citation needed|date=June 2011}}
|-
| Brazil
| [[Sony Entertainment Television (Latin America)|Sony Entertainment Television Brasil]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}}
|-
| Canada
| [[CTV Television Network|CTV]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}}
|-
| Finland
| [[Sub (TV channel)|Sub]]<ref>[http://stat.emtv.fi/4/0/2049/0/35554283/8026995e/html/ X Factor USA nähdään Subilla syksyllä! May 30, 2011]</ref>
|-
| Ireland
| [[TV3 (Ireland)|TV3]]
|-
| New Zealand
| [[TV3 (New Zealand)|TV3]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}}
|-
| Philippines
| [[GMA News TV]]<ref>http://entertainment.inquirer.net/1135/when-charice-meets-bruno-mars</ref>
|-
| United Kingdom
| [[ITV2]]
|-
| United States (origin)
| [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]]
|}

==Media sponsorship==
On January 7, 2011, FOX, Syco Television, and FremantleMedia North America announced that [[Pepsi]] will be the official sponsor of ''The X Factor''.<ref name="pepsi1">{{cite web|url=http://xfactor.blogs.fox.com/2011/01/07/pepsi-is-announced-as-the-official-sponsor-of-the-x-factor/|title=PEPSI is Announced as the Official Sponsor of The X Factor!|date=January 7, 2011|work=[[Fox Broadcasting Company]]|accessdate=January 24, 2011}}</ref><ref name="pepsi2">{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/04/business/media/04adco.html?_r=2|title=Pepsi to Sponsor 'American Idol' Rival|last=Stelter|first=Brian|date=January 4, 2011|work=The New York Times|page=3|accessdate=January 24, 2011}}</ref> The sponsorship includes an extensive multi-platform on and off-air marketing partnership.<ref name="pepsi1" /> On June 9, 2011, Fox, Syco Television and FremantleMedia North America announced that [[Chevrolet]] will be the second official sponsor of ''The X Factor'', and that the sponsorship will also include an extensive multi-platform on and off-air marketing partnership. <ref>http://www.newscorp.com/news/bunews_444.html</ref>

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

==External links==
*[http://www.fox.com/xfactor/ ''The X Factor'' Official WebSite] (owned by [[Fox Interactive Media]])
*{{Facebook|TheXFactorUSA|''The X Factor''}}
*{{Twitter|TheXFactorUSA}}
*{{Youtube|u=TheXFactorUSA|title=''The X Factor''}}
*{{Myspace|TheXFactorUSA}}

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'''''The X Factor''''' is a [[reality television]] singing competition created by [[Simon Cowell]] and produced by [[Syco|Syco TV]],<ref name="syco2010">{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a197592/sony-confirms-cowell-green-venture.html|title=Sony confirms Cowell, Green venture|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|first=Alex|last=Wilkes|date=January 19, 2010|accessdate=January 21, 2010}}</ref> which is scheduled to premiere in September 2011<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a197970/ntas-cowell-vid.html|title=EXCLUSIVE: Cowell confirms start date for US 'X Factor'|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|first=Neil|last=Wilkes|coauthor=French, Dan|date=January 20, 2010|accessdate=January 20, 2010}}</ref> on [[Fox Broadcasting Company|FOX]].

As part of the [[The X Factor (TV series)|''The X Factor'' franchise]], the program's format has numerous differences from its rivals, including ''[[American Idol]]'', among others. The competition is open to both solo artists and groups and has no upper age limit. Each judge is assigned one of four categories—either girls between 12 and 25, boys between 12 and 25, individuals over 25, or groups (some of which may be formed from rejected soloists after the audition process).<ref name="pepsi1" /> Through the live shows, the judges act as mentors to their category, helping to decide song choices, styling and staging, while judging contestants from other categories; they also compete to ensure that their act wins the competition, thus, making them the winning judge.

==History==
In April 2009, reports surfaced that Cowell was attempting to launch ''The X Factor'' in [[United States|America]] after his contract ended with ''[[American Idol]]'' with the [[American Idol (season 9)|ninth season]].<ref name="American1">{{cite web |author= Hurrel, Will |title= Cowell Hints at US X Factor |url= http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/multi-platform/news/cowell-hints-at-us-x-factor/2020988.article |publisher= |date=April 22, 2009 |accessdate=October 8, 2009}}</ref> Under his then-current contract, Cowell was forbidden from launching ''The X Factor'' as a rival show to ''Idol''.<ref name="American1" /> In September of that year [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]], the broadcaster of ''American Idol'', signed the deal to launch the American version.

On January 11, 2010, [[News Corporation]] (through [[Fox News]] in the US and ''[[The Times]]'' in the UK) reported that Cowell would leave ''American Idol'' after [[American Idol (season 9)|season 9]] so he could bring ''The X Factor'' to the United States in September 2011.
Cowell told the ''[[Television Critics Association]]'' that he was leaving ''American Idol'' so that in 2011 he can judge and act as executive producer of the U.S version of ''The X Factor''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://tv.uk.msn.com/photos/photos.aspx?cp-documentid=151320909|title=Cowell quits American Idol|publisher=[[Microsoft]]|work=[[MSN]]|last=Cooper|first=Lorna|date=January 11, 2010}} Retrieved January 11, 2010.</ref>
Additionally, Cowell signed a long-term business deal with [[Sony Music Entertainment]] who already support [[Syco Music]] artists in the UK and will now be involved with the artists on the U.S. version of the show as well as becoming involved in the production of the show.<ref name="syco2010"/>

In November 2010, FOX began airing short commercials for the program which displayed the text "Coming to America Fall 2011".<ref name="pepsi2" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2010/11/24/the-x-factor-fox-promo-simon-cowell/|title='The X Factor' exclusive: First look at Fox's promo!|last=Slezak|first=Michael|date=November 24, 2010|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|accessdate=January 24, 2011}}</ref> ''[[The New York Times]]'' described the commercials as the network trying to set up "The X Factor" as a television event.<ref name="pepsi2" /> In February 2011, during the [[Super Bowl XLV]], FOX unveiled the official logo for the show in a promo starring Cowell.<ref name="UnXploding Simon - THE X FACTOR">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCnDO5N-t68]</ref> A second promo was shown during that night's episode of ''[[Glee (TV series)|Glee]]'', featuring [[Katy Perry]], [[Justin Bieber]], [[The Black Eyed Peas]], [[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]], [[Lady Gaga]], the [[Pussycat Dolls]] and [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]]. This promo started speculation on who will be joining Cowell on the judging panel on the show.<ref name="Have You Got It? - THE X FACTOR">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FCVvZrmv3s]</ref>

==Judges and hosts==


At the time of announcing the U.S. version, Cowell was the only confirmed judge for the show.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/americanidol/news/a195683/simon-cowell-quits-american-idol.html|title=Simon Cowell quits American Idol|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|last=Wilkes|first=Neil|date=January 11, 2010|accessdate=January 12, 2010}}</ref> He later said that he was taking the choices of who to join him on the show very seriously, saying, "It's pointless hiring judges who don't know anything about the music business. I'll probably go and find someone who did what I did for a living. I was an A&R guy for 20 years."<ref name="nypostjan15">{{cite news|url=http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/what_cowell_gave_up_for_2MAHTVyZXbE9q2KUmbj2UP|title=What Simon Cowell gave up for 'X Factor'|publisher=NYP Holdings, Inc.|work=[[New York Post]]|date=January 15, 2010|accessdate=January 15, 2010}}</ref> In 2011, [[Grammy Award]]-winning [[Record industry|record executive]], [[songwriter]], and [[record producer]] [[L.A. Reid]],<ref name="lareid1">{{cite web |url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/03/18/la-reid-x-factor/ |title=Official: L.A. Reid signed as 'X Factor' judge |publisher=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|date=Mar 18, 2011 |accessdate=Mar 18, 2011}}</ref><ref name="lareid2">{{cite web|url=http://www.facebook.com/#!/notes/the-x-factor-usa/breaking-news-grammy-winning-music-mogul-antonio-la-reid-to-join-simon-cowell-as/133583453380296|title=Breaking News: Grammy-winning music mogul Antonio “L.A” Reid to join Simon Cowell as a judge on The X Factor!|date=March 18, 2011|work=The X Factor|publisher=Facebook|accessdate=March 18, 2011}}</ref> former [[The X Factor (UK)|British]] ''X Factor'' judge [[Cheryl Cole]],<ref name="Cheryl confirmed">{{cite news|last=Plunkett|first=John|title=Cheryl Cole confirmed as US X Factor judge.'|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/2011/may/05/cheryl-cole-us-x-factor-judge|publisher=The Guardian|accessdate=May 5, 2011|location=London|date=May 5, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|first=|last=|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/2011/04/26/cheryl-cole-finally-confirmed-as-judge-on-us-x-factor-as-simon-cowell-gushes-she-s-special-86908-23087359/ |title=Cheryl Cole finally confirmed as judge on US X Factor as Simon Cowell gushes she's 'special'|work=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|The Daily Record]]|publisher=|date=|accessdate=May 6, 2011}}</ref> and Cowell's former ''[[American Idol]]'' colleague [[Paula Abdul]]<ref>http://thexfactor.blogs.fox.com/2011/05/08/paula-abdul-joins-cheryl-cole-l-a-reid-and-simon-cowell-on-the-x-factor-judges-panel/</ref> were confirmed to join Cowell in the judging panel. Other people who were in the running to join the judging panel included [[Nicole Scherzinger]], [[George Michael]],<ref name="Cina">{{cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/simon-cowell-confirms-paula-abdul-163888|title=Simon Cowell Confirms Paula Abdul Is on ‘X-Factor’ Judges Shortlist|last=Cina|first=Mark|date=March 3, 2011|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|accessdate=March 3, 2011|location=[[Los Angeles]]}}</ref> and [[Nicki Minaj]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Dinh|first=James|date=March 25, 2011|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1660668/simon-cowell-nicki-minaj-x-factor.jhtml |title=Simon Cowell Addresses Nicki Minaj 'X Factor' Judging Rumors|publisher=MTV|accessdate=May 6, 2011}}</ref> [[Katy Perry]], [[Elton John]], [[Mariah Carey]] and [[Jessica Simpson]] were also rumoured to be in the running, though Cowell denied that Perry and John were.<ref name="Cina"/>

Initially, Scherzinger was to host the series alongside Welsh presenter [[Steve Jones (presenter)|Steve Jones]]. Cowell had previously indicated that the show may have two hosts.<ref>McGonigle, Molly. (March 25, 2011) [http://wonderwall.msn.com/tv/simon-cowell-on-idol-i-would-have-gone-earlier-1611114.story Simon Cowell on 'Idol': 'I watched it once' | Story | Wonderwall]. Wonderwall.msn.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s141/the-x-factor-us/news/a318357/nicole-scherzinger-steve-jones-to-host-x-factor-usa.html|title=Nicole Scherzinger, Steve Jones to host 'X Factor' USA|last=Daniels|first=Colin|date=May 8, 2011|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hachette Filipacchi UK]]|accessdate=May 8, 2011|location=[[London]]}}</ref><ref>[http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Entertainment/20110325/simon-cowell-could-hire-two-hosts-for-us-x-factor-110325/ Cowell may prefer having two hosts for 'X Factor' – CTV News]. Ctv.ca. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref><ref>[http://entertainment.stv.tv/tv/238708-steve-jones-insists-he-is-still-up-for-us-x-factor-job/ Steve Jones insists he is still up for US X Factor job | TV: Latest News | STV Entertainment]. Entertainment.stv.tv (March 25, 2011). Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref> Other people who were speculated to host the series were ''[[High School Musical]]'' star [[Corbin Bleu]] and the host of the [[The X Factor (UK)|British version]] of the show [[Dermot O'Leary]].<ref>Hibberd, James. (April 28, 2011) [http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/04/28/corbin-bleu-nicole-scherzinger-in-talks-to-host-x-factor/ 'The X Factor': Corbin Bleu in talks to co-host | Inside TV | EW.com]. Insidetv.ew.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref><ref name="Daily Mail 8 May 2011">{{cite news| url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1384954/Gary-Barlow-confirmed-new-UK-X-Factor-judge-Simon-Cowell-Cheryl-Cole-leave.html#ixzz1LoTVKTZT | location=London | work=Daily Mail | first1=Natalie | last1=Trombetta | first2=Chris | last2=Johnson | title=Simon Cowell confirms Gary Barlow as new UK X Factor judge | date=May 9, 2011}}</ref> At one point, American singer-songwriter [[Lady Gaga]] was rumored to have a non-judging role on the show.<ref>{{cite web|author=Thursday, January 28, 2010, 08:43 GMT |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/news/a199850/cowell-wants-gaga-for-us-x-factor.html |title=TV – News – Cowell 'wants GaGa' for US 'X Factor' |publisher=Digital Spy |date=January 28, 2010 |accessdate=September 18, 2010}}</ref>

On May 26, it was reported that Cole had left the judging panel and was set to be replaced by Scherzinger. Reports varied over whether she was fired from the show because American audiences had trouble understanding her accent, because of a lack of chemistry between her and Abdul, or that she had stepped down herself due to homesickness.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-13558288 |title=Cheryl Cole is 'dropped by US X Factor' |author= |date=26 May 2011 |work= |publisher=BBC News |accessdate=26 May 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Showbiz-News/Cheryl-Cole-Reports-Singer-Is-Replaced-By-Nicole-Scherzinger-As-US-X-Factor-Judge-Over-Thick-Accent/Article/201105415999828?DCMP=News-search-sslc&lid=ARTICLE_15999828_CherylCole:ReportsSingerIsReplacedByNicoleScherzingerAsUSXFactorJudgeOverThickAccent&lpos=searchresults |title=Singer Cheryl Cole 'Dropped By US X Factor' |author= |date=26 May 2011 |work= |publisher=Sky News |accessdate=26 May 2011}}</ref> Cole's departure was officially announced on June 6 in a statement from Fox which also confirmed Scherzinger as her replacement. Jones will now serve as the sole presenter.<ref>http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/story/cheryl-coles-x-factor-exit-confirmed_1224230</ref>

==Format and prize==
The show is primarily concerned with identifying singing talent, though appearance, personality, stage presence and dance routines are also an important element of many performances. Each judge is assigned one of four categories—either girls between 12 and 25, boys between 12 and 25, individuals over 25, or groups (some of which may be formed from rejected soloists after the audition process).<ref name="pepsi1" /> Through the live shows, the judges act as mentors to their category, helping to decide song choices, styling and staging, while judging contestants from other categories. The winner of the competition is awarded a recording contract, stated to be worth $5 million, with [[Syco Music]] in association with [[Sony Music Entertainment]].<ref name="Feb711a" /><ref name="Feb711b" /> Cowell said that the recording contract was the "largest guaranteed prize in television history." In comparison to the UK version of the show, the cost of recording and marketing the winning artist will be paid for separately from the $5 million initial contract payment, paid in five annual installments of $1 million.<ref name="Feb711a" />

There are five stages to ''The X Factor'' competition:
* Stage 1: Producers' auditions (these auditions decide who will sing in front of the judges)
* Stage 2: Judges' auditions
* Stage 3: Boot camp
* Stage 4: Visits to judges' houses
* Stage 5: Live shows (finals)

===Auditions===
The show is open to solo artists and vocal groups aged 12 and above, with no upper age limit.<ref name="Feb711a">{{cite news|url=http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=12858831|title='The X Factor' Winner to Get $5 Million Contract|date=February 7, 2011|agency=Associated Press|publisher=[[ABC News]]|accessdate=February 7, 2011}}</ref><ref name="Feb711b">{{cite news|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/02/07/us-thexfactor-idUSTRE7163SX20110207|title=U.S. X Factor to offer large record deal for winner|last=Kearney|first=Christine|coauthors=Patricia Reaney|date=February 7, 2011|work=[[Reuters]]|accessdate=February 7, 2011}}</ref> The successful auditionees will audition in front of the judges.

===Bootcamp and visits to judges' houses===
The contestants selected at auditions are further refined through a series of performances at "bootcamp", and then at the "judges' houses", until a small number eventually progress to the live finals. They collectively choose 24 acts (six from each category) for the next round, and only then find out which category they are to mentor. During these stages, the producers allocate each of the judges a category to mentor. The judges then disband for the "visits to the judges' houses" round, where they reduce their six acts on location at one of their residences (often collectively spanning the globe) with a celebrity guest to three for the live shows.

===Live shows===
The finals consist of a series of two live shows, the first featuring the contestants' performances and the second revealing the results of the public voting, culminating in one or more acts being eliminated. Celebrity guest performers also feature regularly.

===Post ''The X Factor''===
The winner of the competition is awarded a recording contract, stated to be worth $5 million, with [[Syco Music]] in association with [[Sony Music Entertainment]].<ref name="Feb711a" /><ref name="Feb711b" /> Cowell said that the recording contract was the "largest guaranteed prize in television history." In comparison to the UK version of the show, the cost of recording and marketing the winning artist will be paid for separately from the $5 million initial contract payment, paid in five annual instalments of $1 million.<ref name="Feb711a" />

==Season 1 (2011)==
{{Main|The X Factor (U.S. season 1)}}
Auditions in front of the producers for the first season took place in Los Angeles, Miami, Newark/New York, Seattle, Chicago, and Dallas.<ref>[http://thexfactor.blogs.fox.com/2011/02/24/the-x-factor-unveils-dates-and-venues-for-the-5-million-auditions FOX Broadcasting Company – The X Factor USA – Simon Cowell's Brand New Singing Competition Comes To America Only On FOX]. Thexfactor.blogs.fox.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref> It was reported that ''The X Factor'' had broken the auditions record in [[Los Angeles]], on March 27.<ref>[http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s141/the-x-factor-us/news/a311337/x-factor-usa-breaks-audition-records-in-la.html 'X Factor' USA breaks audition records in LA – X Factor USA News – US TV]. Digital Spy (March 27, 2011). Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref> The last set of auditions that will take place in front of the judges and a live studio audience, and are scheduled to take place during May and June 2011.<ref>[http://www.on-camera-audiences.com/shows/show/337/The_X_Factor/ The X Factor]. On Camera Audiences. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref>

==International airing==
As the announcement of the show moving to America, Fox Network decided to host talks with several other broadcasters around the world about acquiring the rights to show the American version of the show in their country. As part of Cowell's contract, it was agreed that [[ITV]] in the [[United Kingdom]] would have rights to show the season, on its sister channel to which the original version of the show airs, [[ITV2]]. In [[Ireland]], the show will be broadcast on [[TV3 (Ireland)|TV3]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/yanks-a-million-tv3-to-show-both-us-and-uk-x-factor-2627831.html|title=Yanks a million -- TV3 to show both US and UK X Factor|date=April 23, 2011|work=[[Irish Independent]]|publisher=[[Independent News & Media]]|accessdate=May 30, 2011|location=[[Dublin]]}}</ref> [[7Two]] in Australia will broadcast the season and others are to be announced.{{Citation needed|date=June 2011}}
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|-
| Australia
| [[7Two]]{{Citation needed|date=June 2011}}
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| Brazil
| [[Sony Entertainment Television (Latin America)|Sony Entertainment Television Brasil]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}}
|-
| Canada
| [[CTV Television Network|CTV]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}}
|-
| Finland
| [[Sub (TV channel)|Sub]]<ref>[http://stat.emtv.fi/4/0/2049/0/35554283/8026995e/html/ X Factor USA nähdään Subilla syksyllä! May 30, 2011]</ref>
|-
| Ireland
| [[TV3 (Ireland)|TV3]]
|-
| New Zealand
| [[TV3 (New Zealand)|TV3]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}}
|-
| Philippines
| [[GMA News TV]]<ref>http://entertainment.inquirer.net/1135/when-charice-meets-bruno-mars</ref>
|-
| United Kingdom
| [[ITV2]]
|-
| United States (origin)
| [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]]
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==Media sponsorship==
On January 7, 2011, FOX, Syco Television, and FremantleMedia North American announced that [[Pepsi]] will be the official sponsor of ''The X Factor''.<ref name="pepsi1">{{cite web|url=http://xfactor.blogs.fox.com/2011/01/07/pepsi-is-announced-as-the-official-sponsor-of-the-x-factor/|title=PEPSI is Announced as the Official Sponsor of The X Factor!|date=January 7, 2011|work=[[Fox Broadcasting Company]]|accessdate=January 24, 2011}}</ref><ref name="pepsi2">{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/04/business/media/04adco.html?_r=2|title=Pepsi to Sponsor 'American Idol' Rival|last=Stelter|first=Brian|date=January 4, 2011|work=The New York Times|page=3|accessdate=January 24, 2011}}</ref> The sponsorship includes an extensive multi-platform on and off-air marketing partnership.<ref name="pepsi1" />

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

==External links==
*[http://www.fox.com/xfactor/ ''The X Factor'' Official WebSite] (owned by [[Fox Interactive Media]])
*{{Facebook|TheXFactorUSA|''The X Factor''}}
*{{Twitter|TheXFactorUSA}}
*{{Youtube|u=TheXFactorUSA|title=''The X Factor''}}
*{{Myspace|TheXFactorUSA}}

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'''''The X Factor''''' is a [[reality television]] singing competition created by [[Simon Cowell]] and produced by [[Syco|Syco TV]],<ref name="syco2010">{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a197592/sony-confirms-cowell-green-venture.html|title=Sony confirms Cowell, Green venture|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|first=Alex|last=Wilkes|date=January 19, 2010|accessdate=January 21, 2010}}</ref> which is scheduled to premiere in September 2011<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a197970/ntas-cowell-vid.html|title=EXCLUSIVE: Cowell confirms start date for US 'X Factor'|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|first=Neil|last=Wilkes|coauthor=French, Dan|date=January 20, 2010|accessdate=January 20, 2010}}</ref> on [[Fox Broadcasting Company|FOX]].

As part of the [[The X Factor (TV series)|''The X Factor'' franchise]], the program's format has numerous differences from its rivals, including ''[[American Idol]]'', among others. The competition is open to both solo artists and groups and has no upper age limit. Each judge is assigned one of four categories—either girls between 12 and 25, boys between 12 and 25, individuals over 25, or groups (some of which may be formed from rejected soloists after the audition process).<ref name="pepsi1" /> Through the live shows, the judges act as mentors to their category, helping to decide song choices, styling and staging, while judging contestants from other categories; they also compete to ensure that their act wins the competition, thus, making them the winning judge.

==History==
In April 2009, reports surfaced that Cowell was attempting to launch ''The X Factor'' in [[United States|America]] after his contract ended with ''[[American Idol]]'' with the [[American Idol (season 9)|ninth season]].<ref name="American1">{{cite web |author= Hurrel, Will |title= Cowell Hints at US X Factor |url= http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/multi-platform/news/cowell-hints-at-us-x-factor/2020988.article |publisher= |date=April 22, 2009 |accessdate=October 8, 2009}}</ref> Under his then-current contract, Cowell was forbidden from launching ''The X Factor'' as a rival show to ''Idol''.<ref name="American1" /> In September of that year [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]], the broadcaster of ''American Idol'', signed the deal to launch the American version.

On January 11, 2010, [[News Corporation]] (through [[Fox News]] in the US and ''[[The Times]]'' in the UK) reported that Cowell would leave ''American Idol'' after [[American Idol (season 9)|season 9]] so he could bring ''The X Factor'' to the United States in September 2011.
Cowell told the ''[[Television Critics Association]]'' that he was leaving ''American Idol'' so that in 2011 he can judge and act as executive producer of the U.S version of ''The X Factor''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://tv.uk.msn.com/photos/photos.aspx?cp-documentid=151320909|title=Cowell quits American Idol|publisher=[[Microsoft]]|work=[[MSN]]|last=Cooper|first=Lorna|date=January 11, 2010}} Retrieved January 11, 2010.</ref>
Additionally, Cowell signed a long-term business deal with [[Sony Music Entertainment]] who already support [[Syco Music]] artists in the UK and will now be involved with the artists on the U.S. version of the show as well as becoming involved in the production of the show.<ref name="syco2010"/>

In November 2010, FOX began airing short commercials for the program which displayed the text "Coming to America Fall 2011".<ref name="pepsi2" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2010/11/24/the-x-factor-fox-promo-simon-cowell/|title='The X Factor' exclusive: First look at Fox's promo!|last=Slezak|first=Michael|date=November 24, 2010|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|accessdate=January 24, 2011}}</ref> ''[[The New York Times]]'' described the commercials as the network trying to set up "The X Factor" as a television event.<ref name="pepsi2" /> In February 2011, during the [[Super Bowl XLV]], FOX unveiled the official logo for the show in a promo starring Cowell.<ref name="UnXploding Simon - THE X FACTOR">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCnDO5N-t68]</ref> A second promo was shown during that night's episode of ''[[Glee (TV series)|Glee]]'', featuring [[Katy Perry]], [[Justin Bieber]], [[The Black Eyed Peas]], [[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]], [[Lady Gaga]], the [[Pussycat Dolls]] and [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]]. This promo started speculation on who will be joining Cowell on the judging panel on the show.<ref name="Have You Got It? - THE X FACTOR">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FCVvZrmv3s]</ref>

==Judges and hosts==


At the time of announcing the U.S. version, Cowell was the only confirmed judge for the show.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/americanidol/news/a195683/simon-cowell-quits-american-idol.html|title=Simon Cowell quits American Idol|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|last=Wilkes|first=Neil|date=January 11, 2010|accessdate=January 12, 2010}}</ref> He later said that he was taking the choices of who to join him on the show very seriously, saying, "It's pointless hiring judges who don't know anything about the music business. I'll probably go and find someone who did what I did for a living. I was an A&R guy for 20 years."<ref name="nypostjan15">{{cite news|url=http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/what_cowell_gave_up_for_2MAHTVyZXbE9q2KUmbj2UP|title=What Simon Cowell gave up for 'X Factor'|publisher=NYP Holdings, Inc.|work=[[New York Post]]|date=January 15, 2010|accessdate=January 15, 2010}}</ref> In 2011, [[Grammy Award]]-winning [[Record industry|record executive]], [[songwriter]], and [[record producer]] [[L.A. Reid]],<ref name="lareid1">{{cite web |url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/03/18/la-reid-x-factor/ |title=Official: L.A. Reid signed as 'X Factor' judge |publisher=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|date=Mar 18, 2011 |accessdate=Mar 18, 2011}}</ref><ref name="lareid2">{{cite web|url=http://www.facebook.com/#!/notes/the-x-factor-usa/breaking-news-grammy-winning-music-mogul-antonio-la-reid-to-join-simon-cowell-as/133583453380296|title=Breaking News: Grammy-winning music mogul Antonio “L.A” Reid to join Simon Cowell as a judge on The X Factor!|date=March 18, 2011|work=The X Factor|publisher=Facebook|accessdate=March 18, 2011}}</ref> former [[The X Factor (UK)|British]] ''X Factor'' judge [[Cheryl Cole]],<ref name="Cheryl confirmed">{{cite news|last=Plunkett|first=John|title=Cheryl Cole confirmed as US X Factor judge.'|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/2011/may/05/cheryl-cole-us-x-factor-judge|publisher=The Guardian|accessdate=May 5, 2011|location=London|date=May 5, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|first=|last=|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/2011/04/26/cheryl-cole-finally-confirmed-as-judge-on-us-x-factor-as-simon-cowell-gushes-she-s-special-86908-23087359/ |title=Cheryl Cole finally confirmed as judge on US X Factor as Simon Cowell gushes she's 'special'|work=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|The Daily Record]]|publisher=|date=|accessdate=May 6, 2011}}</ref> and Cowell's former ''[[American Idol]]'' colleague [[Paula Abdul]]<ref>http://thexfactor.blogs.fox.com/2011/05/08/paula-abdul-joins-cheryl-cole-l-a-reid-and-simon-cowell-on-the-x-factor-judges-panel/</ref> were confirmed to join Cowell in the judging panel. Other people who were in the running to join the judging panel included [[Nicole Scherzinger]], [[George Michael]],<ref name="Cina">{{cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/simon-cowell-confirms-paula-abdul-163888|title=Simon Cowell Confirms Paula Abdul Is on ‘X-Factor’ Judges Shortlist|last=Cina|first=Mark|date=March 3, 2011|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|accessdate=March 3, 2011|location=[[Los Angeles]]}}</ref> and [[Nicki Minaj]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Dinh|first=James|date=March 25, 2011|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1660668/simon-cowell-nicki-minaj-x-factor.jhtml |title=Simon Cowell Addresses Nicki Minaj 'X Factor' Judging Rumors|publisher=MTV|accessdate=May 6, 2011}}</ref> [[Katy Perry]], [[Elton John]] and [[Jessica Simpson]] were also rumoured to be in the running, though Cowell denied that Perry and John were.<ref name="Cina"/>

Initially, Scherzinger was to host the series alongside Welsh presenter [[Steve Jones (presenter)|Steve Jones]]. Cowell had previously indicated that the show may have two hosts.<ref>McGonigle, Molly. (March 25, 2011) [http://wonderwall.msn.com/tv/simon-cowell-on-idol-i-would-have-gone-earlier-1611114.story Simon Cowell on 'Idol': 'I watched it once' | Story | Wonderwall]. Wonderwall.msn.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s141/the-x-factor-us/news/a318357/nicole-scherzinger-steve-jones-to-host-x-factor-usa.html|title=Nicole Scherzinger, Steve Jones to host 'X Factor' USA|last=Daniels|first=Colin|date=May 8, 2011|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hachette Filipacchi UK]]|accessdate=May 8, 2011|location=[[London]]}}</ref><ref>[http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Entertainment/20110325/simon-cowell-could-hire-two-hosts-for-us-x-factor-110325/ Cowell may prefer having two hosts for 'X Factor' – CTV News]. Ctv.ca. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref><ref>[http://entertainment.stv.tv/tv/238708-steve-jones-insists-he-is-still-up-for-us-x-factor-job/ Steve Jones insists he is still up for US X Factor job | TV: Latest News | STV Entertainment]. Entertainment.stv.tv (March 25, 2011). Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref> Other people who were speculated to host the series were ''[[High School Musical]]'' star [[Corbin Bleu]] and the host of the [[The X Factor (UK)|British version]] of the show [[Dermot O'Leary]].<ref>Hibberd, James. (April 28, 2011) [http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/04/28/corbin-bleu-nicole-scherzinger-in-talks-to-host-x-factor/ 'The X Factor': Corbin Bleu in talks to co-host | Inside TV | EW.com]. Insidetv.ew.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref><ref name="Daily Mail 8 May 2011">{{cite news| url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1384954/Gary-Barlow-confirmed-new-UK-X-Factor-judge-Simon-Cowell-Cheryl-Cole-leave.html#ixzz1LoTVKTZT | location=London | work=Daily Mail | first1=Natalie | last1=Trombetta | first2=Chris | last2=Johnson | title=Simon Cowell confirms Gary Barlow as new UK X Factor judge | date=May 9, 2011}}</ref> At one point, American singer-songwriter [[Lady Gaga]] was rumored to have a non-judging role on the show.<ref>{{cite web|author=Thursday, January 28, 2010, 08:43 GMT |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/news/a199850/cowell-wants-gaga-for-us-x-factor.html |title=TV – News – Cowell 'wants GaGa' for US 'X Factor' |publisher=Digital Spy |date=January 28, 2010 |accessdate=September 18, 2010}}</ref>

On May 26, it was reported that Cole had left the judging panel and was set to be replaced by Scherzinger. Reports varied over whether she was fired from the show because American audiences had trouble understanding her accent, because of a lack of chemistry between her and Abdul, or that she had stepped down herself due to homesickness.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-13558288 |title=Cheryl Cole is 'dropped by US X Factor' |author= |date=26 May 2011 |work= |publisher=BBC News |accessdate=26 May 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Showbiz-News/Cheryl-Cole-Reports-Singer-Is-Replaced-By-Nicole-Scherzinger-As-US-X-Factor-Judge-Over-Thick-Accent/Article/201105415999828?DCMP=News-search-sslc&lid=ARTICLE_15999828_CherylCole:ReportsSingerIsReplacedByNicoleScherzingerAsUSXFactorJudgeOverThickAccent&lpos=searchresults |title=Singer Cheryl Cole 'Dropped By US X Factor' |author= |date=26 May 2011 |work= |publisher=Sky News |accessdate=26 May 2011}}</ref> Cole's departure was officially announced on June 6 in a statement from Fox which also confirmed Scherzinger as her replacement. Jones will now serve as the sole presenter.<ref>http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/story/cheryl-coles-x-factor-exit-confirmed_1224230</ref>

==Format and prize==
The show is primarily concerned with identifying singing talent, though appearance, personality, stage presence and dance routines are also an important element of many performances. Each judge is assigned one of four categories—either girls between 12 and 25, boys between 12 and 25, individuals over 25, or groups (some of which may be formed from rejected soloists after the audition process).<ref name="pepsi1" /> Through the live shows, the judges act as mentors to their category, helping to decide song choices, styling and staging, while judging contestants from other categories. The winner of the competition is awarded a recording contract, stated to be worth $5 million, with [[Syco Music]] in association with [[Sony Music Entertainment]].<ref name="Feb711a" /><ref name="Feb711b" /> Cowell said that the recording contract was the "largest guaranteed prize in television history." In comparison to the UK version of the show, the cost of recording and marketing the winning artist will be paid for separately from the $5 million initial contract payment, paid in five annual installments of $1 million.<ref name="Feb711a" />

There are five stages to ''The X Factor'' competition:
* Stage 1: Producers' auditions (these auditions decide who will sing in front of the judges)
* Stage 2: Judges' auditions
* Stage 3: Boot camp
* Stage 4: Visits to judges' houses
* Stage 5: Live shows (finals)

===Auditions===
The show is open to solo artists and vocal groups aged 12 and above, with no upper age limit.<ref name="Feb711a">{{cite news|url=http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=12858831|title='The X Factor' Winner to Get $5 Million Contract|date=February 7, 2011|agency=Associated Press|publisher=[[ABC News]]|accessdate=February 7, 2011}}</ref><ref name="Feb711b">{{cite news|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/02/07/us-thexfactor-idUSTRE7163SX20110207|title=U.S. X Factor to offer large record deal for winner|last=Kearney|first=Christine|coauthors=Patricia Reaney|date=February 7, 2011|work=[[Reuters]]|accessdate=February 7, 2011}}</ref> The successful auditionees will audition in front of the judges.

===Bootcamp and visits to judges' houses===
The contestants selected at auditions are further refined through a series of performances at "bootcamp", and then at the "judges' houses", until a small number eventually progress to the live finals. They collectively choose 24 acts (six from each category) for the next round, and only then find out which category they are to mentor. During these stages, the producers allocate each of the judges a category to mentor. The judges then disband for the "visits to the judges' houses" round, where they reduce their six acts on location at one of their residences (often collectively spanning the globe) with a celebrity guest to three for the live shows.

===Live shows===
The finals consist of a series of two live shows, the first featuring the contestants' performances and the second revealing the results of the public voting, culminating in one or more acts being eliminated. Celebrity guest performers also feature regularly.

===Post ''The X Factor''===
The winner of the competition is awarded a recording contract, stated to be worth $5 million, with [[Syco Music]] in association with [[Sony Music Entertainment]].<ref name="Feb711a" /><ref name="Feb711b" /> Cowell said that the recording contract was the "largest guaranteed prize in television history." In comparison to the UK version of the show, the cost of recording and marketing the winning artist will be paid for separately from the $5 million initial contract payment, paid in five annual instalments of $1 million.<ref name="Feb711a" />

==Season 1 (2011)==
{{Main|The X Factor (U.S. season 1)}}
Auditions in front of the producers for the first season took place in Los Angeles, Miami, Newark/New York, Seattle, Chicago, and Dallas.<ref>[http://thexfactor.blogs.fox.com/2011/02/24/the-x-factor-unveils-dates-and-venues-for-the-5-million-auditions FOX Broadcasting Company – The X Factor USA – Simon Cowell's Brand New Singing Competition Comes To America Only On FOX]. Thexfactor.blogs.fox.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref> It was reported that ''The X Factor'' had broken the auditions record in [[Los Angeles]], on March 27.<ref>[http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s141/the-x-factor-us/news/a311337/x-factor-usa-breaks-audition-records-in-la.html 'X Factor' USA breaks audition records in LA – X Factor USA News – US TV]. Digital Spy (March 27, 2011). Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref> The last set of auditions that will take place in front of the judges and a live studio audience, and are scheduled to take place during May and June 2011.<ref>[http://www.on-camera-audiences.com/shows/show/337/The_X_Factor/ The X Factor]. On Camera Audiences. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref>

==International airing==
As the announcement of the show moving to America, Fox Network decided to host talks with several other broadcasters around the world about acquiring the rights to show the American version of the show in their country. As part of Cowell's contract, it was agreed that [[ITV]] in the [[United Kingdom]] would have rights to show the season, on its sister channel to which the original version of the show airs, [[ITV2]]. In [[Ireland]], the show will be broadcast on [[TV3 (Ireland)|TV3]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/yanks-a-million-tv3-to-show-both-us-and-uk-x-factor-2627831.html|title=Yanks a million -- TV3 to show both US and UK X Factor|date=April 23, 2011|work=[[Irish Independent]]|publisher=[[Independent News & Media]]|accessdate=May 30, 2011|location=[[Dublin]]}}</ref> [[7Two]] in Australia will broadcast the season and others are to be announced.{{Citation needed|date=June 2011}}
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| Australia
| [[7Two]]{{Citation needed|date=June 2011}}
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| Brazil
| [[Sony Entertainment Television (Latin America)|Sony Entertainment Television Brasil]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}}
|-
| Canada
| [[CTV Television Network|CTV]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}}
|-
| Finland
| [[Sub (TV channel)|Sub]]<ref>[http://stat.emtv.fi/4/0/2049/0/35554283/8026995e/html/ X Factor USA nähdään Subilla syksyllä! May 30, 2011]</ref>
|-
| Ireland
| [[TV3 (Ireland)|TV3]]
|-
| New Zealand
| [[TV3 (New Zealand)|TV3]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}}
|-
| Philippines
| [[GMA News TV]]<ref>http://entertainment.inquirer.net/1135/when-charice-meets-bruno-mars</ref>
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| United Kingdom
| [[ITV2]]
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| United States (origin)
| [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]]
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==Media sponsorship==
On January 7, 2011, FOX, Syco Television, and FremantleMedia North American announced that [[Pepsi]] will be the official sponsor of ''The X Factor''.<ref name="pepsi1">{{cite web|url=http://xfactor.blogs.fox.com/2011/01/07/pepsi-is-announced-as-the-official-sponsor-of-the-x-factor/|title=PEPSI is Announced as the Official Sponsor of The X Factor!|date=January 7, 2011|work=[[Fox Broadcasting Company]]|accessdate=January 24, 2011}}</ref><ref name="pepsi2">{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/04/business/media/04adco.html?_r=2|title=Pepsi to Sponsor 'American Idol' Rival|last=Stelter|first=Brian|date=January 4, 2011|work=The New York Times|page=3|accessdate=January 24, 2011}}</ref> The sponsorship includes an extensive multi-platform on and off-air marketing partnership.<ref name="pepsi1" />

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.fox.com/xfactor/ ''The X Factor'' Official WebSite] (owned by [[Fox Interactive Media]])
*{{Facebook|TheXFactorUSA|''The X Factor''}}
*{{Twitter|TheXFactorUSA}}
*{{Youtube|u=TheXFactorUSA|title=''The X Factor''}}
*{{Myspace|TheXFactorUSA}}

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'''''The X Factor''''' is a [[reality television]] singing competition created by [[Simon Cowell]] and produced by [[Syco|Syco TV]],<ref name="syco2010">{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a197592/sony-confirms-cowell-green-venture.html|title=Sony confirms Cowell, Green venture|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|first=Alex|last=Wilkes|date=January 19, 2010|accessdate=January 21, 2010}}</ref> which is scheduled to premiere in September 2011<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a197970/ntas-cowell-vid.html|title=EXCLUSIVE: Cowell confirms start date for US 'X Factor'|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|first=Neil|last=Wilkes|coauthor=French, Dan|date=January 20, 2010|accessdate=January 20, 2010}}</ref> on [[Fox Broadcasting Company|FOX]].

As part of the [[The X Factor (TV series)|''The X Factor'' franchise]], the program's format has numerous differences from its rivals, including ''[[American Idol]]'', among others. The competition is open to both solo artists and groups and has no upper age limit. Each judge is assigned one of four categories—either girls under 25, boys under 25, individuals over 25, or groups (some of which are formed after the audition process).<ref name="pepsi1" /> Through the live shows, the judges act as mentors to their category, helping to decide song choices, styling and staging, while judging contestants from other categories; they also compete to ensure that their act wins the competition, thus, making them the winning judge.

==History==
In April 2009, reports surfaced that Cowell was attempting to launch ''The X Factor'' in [[United States|America]] after his contract ended with ''[[American Idol]]'' with the [[American Idol (season 9)|ninth season]].<ref name="American1">{{cite web |author= Hurrel, Will |title= Cowell Hints at US X Factor |url= http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/multi-platform/news/cowell-hints-at-us-x-factor/2020988.article |publisher= |date=April 22, 2009 |accessdate=October 8, 2009}}</ref> Under his then-current contract, Cowell was forbidden from launching ''The X Factor'' as a rival show to ''Idol''.<ref name="American1" /> In September of that year [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]], the broadcaster of ''American Idol'', signed the deal to launch the American version.

On January 11, 2010, [[News Corporation]] (through [[Fox News]] in the US and ''[[The Times]]'' in the UK) reported that Cowell would leave ''American Idol'' after [[American Idol (season 9)|season 9]] so he could bring ''The X Factor'' to the United States in September 2011.
Cowell told the ''[[Television Critics Association]]'' that he was leaving ''American Idol'' so that in 2011 he can judge and act as executive producer of the U.S version of ''The X Factor''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://tv.uk.msn.com/photos/photos.aspx?cp-documentid=151320909|title=Cowell quits American Idol|publisher=[[Microsoft]]|work=[[MSN]]|last=Cooper|first=Lorna|date=January 11, 2010}} Retrieved January 11, 2010.</ref>
Additionally, Cowell signed a long-term business deal with [[Sony Music Entertainment]] who already support [[Syco Music]] artists in the UK and will now be involved with the artists on the U.S. version of the show as well as becoming involved in the production of the show.<ref name="syco2010"/>

In November 2010, FOX began airing short commercials for the program which displayed the text "Coming to America Fall 2011".<ref name="pepsi2" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2010/11/24/the-x-factor-fox-promo-simon-cowell/|title='The X Factor' exclusive: First look at Fox's promo!|last=Slezak|first=Michael|date=November 24, 2010|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|accessdate=January 24, 2011}}</ref> ''[[The New York Times]]'' described the commercials as the network trying to set up "The X Factor" as a television event.<ref name="pepsi2" /> In February 2011, during the [[Super Bowl XLV]], FOX unveiled the official logo for the show in a promo starring Cowell.<ref name="UnXploding Simon - THE X FACTOR">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCnDO5N-t68]</ref> A second promo was shown during that night's episode of ''[[Glee (TV series)|Glee]]'', featuring [[Katy Perry]], [[Justin Bieber]], [[The Black Eyed Peas]], [[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]], [[Lady GaGa]], the [[Pussycat Dolls]] and [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]]. This promo started speculation on who will be joining Cowell on the judging panel on the show.<ref name="Have You Got It? - THE X FACTOR">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FCVvZrmv3s]</ref>

==Judges and hosts==


At the time of announcing the U.S. version, Cowell was the only confirmed judge for the show.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/americanidol/news/a195683/simon-cowell-quits-american-idol.html|title=Simon Cowell quits American Idol|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|last=Wilkes|first=Neil|date=January 11, 2010|accessdate=January 12, 2010}}</ref> He later said that he was taking the choices of who to join him on the show very seriously, saying, "It's pointless hiring judges who don't know anything about the music business. I'll probably go and find someone who did what I did for a living. I was an A&R guy for 20 years."<ref name="nypostjan15">{{cite news|url=http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/what_cowell_gave_up_for_2MAHTVyZXbE9q2KUmbj2UP|title=What Simon Cowell gave up for 'X Factor'|publisher=NYP Holdings, Inc.|work=[[New York Post]]|date=January 15, 2010|accessdate=January 15, 2010}}</ref> In 2011, [[Grammy Award]]-winning [[Record industry|record executive]], [[songwriter]], and [[record producer]] [[L.A. Reid|Antonio "L.A." Reid]],<ref name="lareid1">{{cite web |url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/03/18/la-reid-x-factor/ |title=Official: L.A. Reid signed as 'X Factor' judge |publisher=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|date=Mar 18, 2011 |accessdate=Mar 18, 2011}}</ref><ref name="lareid2">{{cite web|url=http://www.facebook.com/#!/notes/the-x-factor-usa/breaking-news-grammy-winning-music-mogul-antonio-la-reid-to-join-simon-cowell-as/133583453380296|title=Breaking News: Grammy-winning music mogul Antonio “L.A” Reid to join Simon Cowell as a judge on The X Factor!|date=March 18, 2011|work=The X Factor|publisher=Facebook|accessdate=March 18, 2011}}</ref> former [[The X Factor (UK)|British]] ''X Factor'' judge [[Cheryl Cole]],<ref name="Cheryl confirmed">{{cite news|last=Plunkett|first=John|title=Cheryl Cole confirmed as US X Factor judge.'|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/2011/may/05/cheryl-cole-us-x-factor-judge|publisher=The Guardian|accessdate=May 5, 2011|location=London|date=May 5, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|first=|last=|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/2011/04/26/cheryl-cole-finally-confirmed-as-judge-on-us-x-factor-as-simon-cowell-gushes-she-s-special-86908-23087359/ |title=Cheryl Cole finally confirmed as judge on US X Factor as Simon Cowell gushes she's 'special'|work=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|The Daily Record]]|publisher=|date=|accessdate=May 6, 2011}}</ref> and Cowell's former ''[[American Idol]]'' colleague [[Paula Abdul]]<ref>http://thexfactor.blogs.fox.com/2011/05/08/paula-abdul-joins-cheryl-cole-l-a-reid-and-simon-cowell-on-the-x-factor-judges-panel/</ref> were confirmed to join Cowell in the judging panel. Other people who were in the running to join the judging panel included [[Nicole Scherzinger]], [[George Michael]],<ref name="Cina">{{cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/simon-cowell-confirms-paula-abdul-163888|title=Simon Cowell Confirms Paula Abdul Is on ‘X-Factor’ Judges Shortlist|last=Cina|first=Mark|date=March 3, 2011|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|accessdate=March 3, 2011|location=[[Los Angeles]]}}</ref> and [[Nicki Minaj]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Dinh|first=James|date=March 25, 2011|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1660668/simon-cowell-nicki-minaj-x-factor.jhtml |title=Simon Cowell Addresses Nicki Minaj 'X Factor' Judging Rumors|publisher=MTV|accessdate=May 6, 2011}}</ref> [[Katy Perry]], [[Elton John]] and [[Jessica Simpson]] were also rumoured to be in the running, though Cowell denied that Perry and John were.<ref name="Cina"/>

Initially, Scherzinger was to host the series alongside Welsh presenter [[Steve Jones (presenter)|Steve Jones]]. Cowell had previously indicated that the show may have two hosts.<ref>McGonigle, Molly. (March 25, 2011) [http://wonderwall.msn.com/tv/simon-cowell-on-idol-i-would-have-gone-earlier-1611114.story Simon Cowell on 'Idol': 'I watched it once' | Story | Wonderwall]. Wonderwall.msn.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s141/the-x-factor-us/news/a318357/nicole-scherzinger-steve-jones-to-host-x-factor-usa.html|title=Nicole Scherzinger, Steve Jones to host 'X Factor' USA|last=Daniels|first=Colin|date=May 8, 2011|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hachette Filipacchi UK]]|accessdate=May 8, 2011|location=[[London]]}}</ref><ref>[http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Entertainment/20110325/simon-cowell-could-hire-two-hosts-for-us-x-factor-110325/ Cowell may prefer having two hosts for 'X Factor' – CTV News]. Ctv.ca. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref><ref>[http://entertainment.stv.tv/tv/238708-steve-jones-insists-he-is-still-up-for-us-x-factor-job/ Steve Jones insists he is still up for US X Factor job | TV: Latest News | STV Entertainment]. Entertainment.stv.tv (March 25, 2011). Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref> Other people who were speculated to host the series were ''[[High School Musical]]'' star [[Corbin Bleu]] and the host of the [[The X Factor (UK)|British version]] of the show [[Dermot O'Leary]].<ref>Hibberd, James. (April 28, 2011) [http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/04/28/corbin-bleu-nicole-scherzinger-in-talks-to-host-x-factor/ 'The X Factor': Corbin Bleu in talks to co-host | Inside TV | EW.com]. Insidetv.ew.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref><ref name="Daily Mail 8 May 2011">{{cite news| url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1384954/Gary-Barlow-confirmed-new-UK-X-Factor-judge-Simon-Cowell-Cheryl-Cole-leave.html#ixzz1LoTVKTZT | location=London | work=Daily Mail | first1=Natalie | last1=Trombetta | first2=Chris | last2=Johnson | title=Simon Cowell confirms Gary Barlow as new UK X Factor judge | date=May 9, 2011}}</ref> At one point, American singer-songwriter [[Lady Gaga]] was rumored to have a non-judging role on the show.<ref>{{cite web|author=Thursday, January 28, 2010, 08:43 GMT |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/news/a199850/cowell-wants-gaga-for-us-x-factor.html |title=TV – News – Cowell 'wants GaGa' for US 'X Factor' |publisher=Digital Spy |date=January 28, 2010 |accessdate=September 18, 2010}}</ref>

On May 26, it was reported that Cole had left the judging panel and was set to be replaced by Scherzinger. Reports varied over whether she was fired from the show because American audiences had trouble understanding her accent, because of a lack of chemistry between her and Abdul, or that she had stepped down herself due to homesickness.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-13558288 |title=Cheryl Cole is 'dropped by US X Factor' |author= |date=26 May 2011 |work= |publisher=BBC News |accessdate=26 May 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Showbiz-News/Cheryl-Cole-Reports-Singer-Is-Replaced-By-Nicole-Scherzinger-As-US-X-Factor-Judge-Over-Thick-Accent/Article/201105415999828?DCMP=News-search-sslc&lid=ARTICLE_15999828_CherylCole:ReportsSingerIsReplacedByNicoleScherzingerAsUSXFactorJudgeOverThickAccent&lpos=searchresults |title=Singer Cheryl Cole 'Dropped By US X Factor' |author= |date=26 May 2011 |work= |publisher=Sky News |accessdate=26 May 2011}}</ref> Cole's departure was officially announced on June 6 in a statement from Fox which also confirmed Scherzinger as her replacement. Jones will now serve as the sole presenter.<ref>http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/story/cheryl-coles-x-factor-exit-confirmed_1224230</ref>

==Format and prize==
The show is primarily concerned with identifying singing talent, though appearance, personality, stage presence and dance routines are also an important element of many performances. Each judge is assigned a category—girls under 25, boys under 25, individuals over 25, and groups (some of which are manufactured after the audition process).<ref name="pepsi1" /> Through the live shows, the judges act as mentors to the contestants helping decide song choices and styling. The judges also judge the other contestants from the other categories.{{Citation needed|date=March 2011}} The winner of the competition is awarded a recording contract, stated to be worth $5 million, with [[Syco Music]] in association with [[Sony Music Entertainment]].<ref name="Feb711a" /><ref name="Feb711b" /> Cowell said that the recording contract was the "largest guaranteed prize in television history." In comparison to the UK version of the show, the cost of recording and marketing the winning artist will be paid for separately from the $5 million initial contract payment, paid in five annual installments of $1 million.<ref name="Feb711a" />

There are five stages to ''The X Factor'' competition:
* Stage 1: Producers' auditions (these auditions decide who will sing in front of the judges)
* Stage 2: Judges' auditions
* Stage 3: Boot camp
* Stage 4: Visits to judges' houses
* Stage 5: Live shows (finals)

===Auditions===
The show is open to solo artists and vocal groups aged 12 and above, with no upper age limit.<ref name="Feb711a">{{cite news|url=http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=12858831|title='The X Factor' Winner to Get $5 Million Contract|date=February 7, 2011|agency=Associated Press|publisher=[[ABC News]]|accessdate=February 7, 2011}}</ref><ref name="Feb711b">{{cite news|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/02/07/us-thexfactor-idUSTRE7163SX20110207|title=U.S. X Factor to offer large record deal for winner|last=Kearney|first=Christine|coauthors=Patricia Reaney|date=February 7, 2011|work=[[Reuters]]|accessdate=February 7, 2011}}</ref> The successful auditionees will audition in front of the judges.

===Bootcamp and visits to judges' houses===
The contestants selected at auditions are further refined through a series of performances at "boot camp", and then at the "judges' houses", until a small number eventually progress to the live finals. They collectively choose 24 acts (six from each category) for the next round, and only then find out which category they are to mentor. During these stages, the producers allocate each of the judges a category to mentor. The judges then disband for the "visits to the judges' houses" round, where they reduce their six acts with a celebrity guest to three for the live shows.

===Live shows===
The finals consist of a series of two live shows, the first featuring the contestants' performances and the second revealing the results of the public voting, culminating in one or more acts being eliminated. Celebrity guest performers also feature regularly.

===Post ''X Factor''===
The winner of the competition is awarded a recording contract, stated to be worth $5 million, with [[Syco Music]] in association with [[Sony Music Entertainment]].<ref name="Feb711a" /><ref name="Feb711b" /> Cowell said that the recording contract was the "largest guaranteed prize in television history." In comparison to the UK version of the show, the cost of recording and marketing the winning artist will be paid for separately from the $5 million initial contract payment, paid in five annual instalments of $1 million.<ref name="Feb711a" />

==Season 1 (2011)==
{{Main|The X Factor (U.S. season 1)}}
Auditions in front of the producers for the first season took place in Los Angeles, Miami, Newark/New York, Seattle, Chicago, and Dallas.<ref>[http://thexfactor.blogs.fox.com/2011/02/24/the-x-factor-unveils-dates-and-venues-for-the-5-million-auditions FOX Broadcasting Company – The X Factor USA – Simon Cowell's Brand New Singing Competition Comes To America Only On FOX]. Thexfactor.blogs.fox.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref> It was reported that ''The X Factor'' had broken the auditions record in [[Los Angeles]], on March 27.<ref>[http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s141/the-x-factor-us/news/a311337/x-factor-usa-breaks-audition-records-in-la.html 'X Factor' USA breaks audition records in LA – X Factor USA News – US TV]. Digital Spy (March 27, 2011). Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref> The last set of auditions that will take place in front of the judges and a live studio audience, and are scheduled to take place during May and June 2011.<ref>[http://www.on-camera-audiences.com/shows/show/337/The_X_Factor/ The X Factor]. On Camera Audiences. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref>

==International airing==
As the announcement of the show moving to America, Fox Network decided to host talks with several other broadcasters around the world about acquiring the rights to show the American version of the show in their country. As part of Cowell's contract, it was agreed that [[ITV]] in the [[United Kingdom]] would have rights to show the season, on its sister channel to which the original version of the show airs, [[ITV2]]. In [[Ireland]], the show will be broadcast on [[TV3 (Ireland)|TV3]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/yanks-a-million-tv3-to-show-both-us-and-uk-x-factor-2627831.html|title=Yanks a million -- TV3 to show both US and UK X Factor|date=April 23, 2011|work=[[Irish Independent]]|publisher=[[Independent News & Media]]|accessdate=May 30, 2011|location=[[Dublin]]}}</ref> [[7Two]] in Australia will broadcast the season and others are to be announced.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.odt.co.nz/entertainment/television/123678/does-oz-have-x-factor |title=Does Oz have the X-factor? |date=31 August 2010 |accessdate=2011-01-21 |work=[[Otago Daily Times]] |publisher=[[Allied Press]]}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
|- style="background:#B0C4DE;"
! Country / Region
! Channel
|-
| Australia
| [[Seven Network|7Two]]
|-
| Brazil
| [[Sony Entertainment Television (Latin America)|Sony Entertainment Television Brasil]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}}
|-
| Canada
| [[CTV Television Network|CTV]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}}
|-
| Finland
| [[Sub (TV channel)|Sub]]<ref>[http://stat.emtv.fi/4/0/2049/0/35554283/8026995e/html/ X Factor USA nähdään Subilla syksyllä! May 30, 2011]</ref>
|-
| France
| [[M6 (TV channel)|M6]] / [[W9 (TV channel)|W9]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}}
|-
| Ireland
| [[TV3 (Ireland)|TV3]]
|-
| New Zealand
| [[TV3 (New Zealand)|TV3]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}}
|-
| Philippines
| [[GMA News TV]]<ref>http://entertainment.inquirer.net/1135/when-charice-meets-bruno-mars</ref>
|-
| United Kingdom
| [[ITV2]]
|-
| United States (origin)
| [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]]
|}

==Media sponsorship==
On January 7, 2011, FOX, Syco Television, and FremantleMedia North American announced that [[Pepsi]] will be the official sponsor of ''The X Factor''.<ref name="pepsi1">{{cite web|url=http://xfactor.blogs.fox.com/2011/01/07/pepsi-is-announced-as-the-official-sponsor-of-the-x-factor/|title=PEPSI is Announced as the Official Sponsor of The X Factor!|date=January 7, 2011|work=[[Fox Broadcasting Company]]|accessdate=January 24, 2011}}</ref><ref name="pepsi2">{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/04/business/media/04adco.html?_r=2|title=Pepsi to Sponsor 'American Idol' Rival|last=Stelter|first=Brian|date=January 4, 2011|work=The New York Times|page=3|accessdate=January 24, 2011}}</ref> The sponsorship includes an extensive multi-platform on and off-air marketing partnership.<ref name="pepsi1" />

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.fox.com/xfactor/ ''The X Factor'' Official WebSite] (owned by [[Fox Interactive Media]])
*{{Facebook|TheXFactorUSA|''The X Factor''}}
*{{Twitter|TheXFactorUSA}}
*{{Youtube|u=TheXFactorUSA|title=''The X Factor''}}
*{{Myspace|TheXFactorUSA}}

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'''''The X Factor''''' is a [[reality television]] singing competition created by [[Simon Cowell]] and produced by [[Syco|Syco TV]],<ref name="syco2010">{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a197592/sony-confirms-cowell-green-venture.html|title=Sony confirms Cowell, Green venture|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|first=Alex|last=Wilkes|date=January 19, 2010|accessdate=January 21, 2010}}</ref> which is scheduled to premiere in September 2011<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a197970/ntas-cowell-vid.html|title=EXCLUSIVE: Cowell confirms start date for US 'X Factor'|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|first=Neil|last=Wilkes|coauthor=French, Dan|date=January 20, 2010|accessdate=January 20, 2010}}</ref> on [[Fox Broadcasting Company|FOX]].

As part of the [[The X Factor (TV series)|''The X Factor'' franchise]], the program's format has numerous differences from its rivals, including ''[[American Idol]]'', among others. The competition is open to both solo artists and groups and has no upper age limit. Each judge is assigned one of four categories—either girls under 25, boys under 25, individuals over 25, or groups (some of which are formed after the audition process).<ref name="pepsi1" /> Through the live shows, the judges act as mentors to their category, helping to decide song choices, styling and staging, while judging contestants from other categories; they also compete to ensure that their act wins the competition, thus, making them the winning judge.

==History==
In April 2009, reports surfaced that Cowell was attempting to launch ''The X Factor'' in [[United States|America]] after his contract ended with ''[[American Idol]]'' with the [[American Idol (season 9)|ninth season]].<ref name="American1">{{cite web |author= Hurrel, Will |title= Cowell Hints at US X Factor |url= http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/multi-platform/news/cowell-hints-at-us-x-factor/2020988.article |publisher= |date=April 22, 2009 |accessdate=October 8, 2009}}</ref> Under his then-current contract, Cowell was forbidden from launching ''The X Factor'' as a rival show to ''Idol''.<ref name="American1" /> In September of that year [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]], the broadcaster of ''American Idol'', signed the deal to launch the American version.

On January 11, 2010, [[News Corporation]] (through [[Fox News]] in the US and ''[[The Times]]'' in the UK) reported that Cowell would leave ''American Idol'' after [[American Idol (season 9)|season 9]] so he could bring ''The X Factor'' to the United States in September 2011.
Cowell told the ''[[Television Critics Association]]'' that he was leaving ''American Idol'' so that in 2011 he can judge and act as executive producer of the U.S version of ''The X Factor''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://tv.uk.msn.com/photos/photos.aspx?cp-documentid=151320909|title=Cowell quits American Idol|publisher=[[Microsoft]]|work=[[MSN]]|last=Cooper|first=Lorna|date=January 11, 2010}} Retrieved January 11, 2010.</ref>
Additionally, Cowell signed a long-term business deal with [[Sony Music Entertainment]] who already support [[Syco Music]] artists in the UK and will now be involved with the artists on the U.S. version of the show as well as becoming involved in the production of the show.<ref name="syco2010"/>

In November 2010, FOX began airing short commercials for the program which displayed the text "Coming to America Fall 2011".<ref name="pepsi2" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2010/11/24/the-x-factor-fox-promo-simon-cowell/|title='The X Factor' exclusive: First look at Fox's promo!|last=Slezak|first=Michael|date=November 24, 2010|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|accessdate=January 24, 2011}}</ref> ''[[The New York Times]]'' described the commercials as the network trying to set up "The X Factor" as a television event.<ref name="pepsi2" /> In February 2011, during the [[Super Bowl XLV]], FOX unveiled the official logo for the show in a promo starring Cowell.<ref name="UnXploding Simon - THE X FACTOR">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCnDO5N-t68]</ref> A second promo was shown during that night's episode of ''[[Glee (TV series)|Glee]]'', featuring [[Katy Perry]], [[Justin Bieber]], [[The Black Eyed Peas]], [[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]], [[Lady GaGa]], the [[Pussycat Dolls]] and [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]]. This promo started speculation on who will be joining Cowell on the judging panel on the show.<ref name="Have You Got It? - THE X FACTOR">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FCVvZrmv3s]</ref>

==Judges and hosts==


At the time of announcing the U.S. version, Cowell was the only confirmed judge for the show.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/americanidol/news/a195683/simon-cowell-quits-american-idol.html|title=Simon Cowell quits American Idol|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|last=Wilkes|first=Neil|date=January 11, 2010|accessdate=January 12, 2010}}</ref> He later said that he was taking the choices of who to join him on the show very seriously, saying, "It's pointless hiring judges who don't know anything about the music business. I'll probably go and find someone who did what I did for a living. I was an A&R guy for 20 years."<ref name="nypostjan15">{{cite news|url=http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/what_cowell_gave_up_for_2MAHTVyZXbE9q2KUmbj2UP|title=What Simon Cowell gave up for 'X Factor'|publisher=NYP Holdings, Inc.|work=[[New York Post]]|date=January 15, 2010|accessdate=January 15, 2010}}</ref> In 2011, [[Grammy Award]]-winning [[Record industry|record executive]], [[songwriter]], and [[record producer]] [[L.A. Reid|Antonio "L.A." Reid]],<ref name="lareid1">{{cite web |url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/03/18/la-reid-x-factor/ |title=Official: L.A. Reid signed as 'X Factor' judge |publisher=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|date=Mar 18, 2011 |accessdate=Mar 18, 2011}}</ref><ref name="lareid2">{{cite web|url=http://www.facebook.com/#!/notes/the-x-factor-usa/breaking-news-grammy-winning-music-mogul-antonio-la-reid-to-join-simon-cowell-as/133583453380296|title=Breaking News: Grammy-winning music mogul Antonio “L.A” Reid to join Simon Cowell as a judge on The X Factor!|date=March 18, 2011|work=The X Factor|publisher=Facebook|accessdate=March 18, 2011}}</ref> former [[The X Factor (UK)|British]] ''X Factor'' judge [[Cheryl Cole]],<ref name="Cheryl confirmed">{{cite news|last=Plunkett|first=John|title=Cheryl Cole confirmed as US X Factor judge.'|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/2011/may/05/cheryl-cole-us-x-factor-judge|publisher=The Guardian|accessdate=May 5, 2011|location=London|date=May 5, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|first=|last=|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/2011/04/26/cheryl-cole-finally-confirmed-as-judge-on-us-x-factor-as-simon-cowell-gushes-she-s-special-86908-23087359/ |title=Cheryl Cole finally confirmed as judge on US X Factor as Simon Cowell gushes she's 'special'|work=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|The Daily Record]]|publisher=|date=|accessdate=May 6, 2011}}</ref> and Cowell's former ''[[American Idol]]'' colleague [[Paula Abdul]]<ref>http://thexfactor.blogs.fox.com/2011/05/08/paula-abdul-joins-cheryl-cole-l-a-reid-and-simon-cowell-on-the-x-factor-judges-panel/</ref> were confirmed to join Cowell in the judging panel. Other people who were in the running to join the judging panel included [[Nicole Scherzinger]], [[George Michael]],<ref name="Cina">{{cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/simon-cowell-confirms-paula-abdul-163888|title=Simon Cowell Confirms Paula Abdul Is on ‘X-Factor’ Judges Shortlist|last=Cina|first=Mark|date=March 3, 2011|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|accessdate=March 3, 2011|location=[[Los Angeles]]}}</ref> and [[Nicki Minaj]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Dinh|first=James|date=March 25, 2011|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1660668/simon-cowell-nicki-minaj-x-factor.jhtml |title=Simon Cowell Addresses Nicki Minaj 'X Factor' Judging Rumors|publisher=MTV|accessdate=May 6, 2011}}</ref> [[Katy Perry]], [[Elton John]] and [[Jessica Simpson]] were also rumoured to be in the running, though Cowell denied that Perry and John were.<ref name="Cina"/>

Initially, Scherzinger was to host the series alongside Welsh presenter [[Steve Jones (presenter)|Steve Jones]]. Cowell had previously indicated that the show may have two hosts.<ref>McGonigle, Molly. (March 25, 2011) [http://wonderwall.msn.com/tv/simon-cowell-on-idol-i-would-have-gone-earlier-1611114.story Simon Cowell on 'Idol': 'I watched it once' | Story | Wonderwall]. Wonderwall.msn.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s141/the-x-factor-us/news/a318357/nicole-scherzinger-steve-jones-to-host-x-factor-usa.html|title=Nicole Scherzinger, Steve Jones to host 'X Factor' USA|last=Daniels|first=Colin|date=May 8, 2011|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hachette Filipacchi UK]]|accessdate=May 8, 2011|location=[[London]]}}</ref><ref>[http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Entertainment/20110325/simon-cowell-could-hire-two-hosts-for-us-x-factor-110325/ Cowell may prefer having two hosts for 'X Factor' – CTV News]. Ctv.ca. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref><ref>[http://entertainment.stv.tv/tv/238708-steve-jones-insists-he-is-still-up-for-us-x-factor-job/ Steve Jones insists he is still up for US X Factor job | TV: Latest News | STV Entertainment]. Entertainment.stv.tv (March 25, 2011). Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref> Other people who were speculated to host the series were ''[[High School Musical]]'' star [[Corbin Bleu]] and the host of the [[The X Factor (UK)|British version]] of the show [[Dermot O'Leary]].<ref>Hibberd, James. (April 28, 2011) [http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/04/28/corbin-bleu-nicole-scherzinger-in-talks-to-host-x-factor/ 'The X Factor': Corbin Bleu in talks to co-host | Inside TV | EW.com]. Insidetv.ew.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref><ref name="Daily Mail 8 May 2011">{{cite news| url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1384954/Gary-Barlow-confirmed-new-UK-X-Factor-judge-Simon-Cowell-Cheryl-Cole-leave.html#ixzz1LoTVKTZT | location=London | work=Daily Mail | first1=Natalie | last1=Trombetta | first2=Chris | last2=Johnson | title=Simon Cowell confirms Gary Barlow as new UK X Factor judge | date=May 9, 2011}}</ref> At one point, American singer-songwriter [[Lady Gaga]] was rumored to have a non-judging role on the show.<ref>{{cite web|author=Thursday, January 28, 2010, 08:43 GMT |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/news/a199850/cowell-wants-gaga-for-us-x-factor.html |title=TV – News – Cowell 'wants GaGa' for US 'X Factor' |publisher=Digital Spy |date=January 28, 2010 |accessdate=September 18, 2010}}</ref>

On May 26, it was reported that Cole had left the judging panel and was set to be replaced by Scherzinger. Reports varied over whether she was fired from the show because American audiences had trouble understanding her accent, because of a lack of chemistry between her and Abdul, or that she had stepped down herself due to homesickness.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-13558288 |title=Cheryl Cole is 'dropped by US X Factor' |author= |date=26 May 2011 |work= |publisher=BBC News |accessdate=26 May 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Showbiz-News/Cheryl-Cole-Reports-Singer-Is-Replaced-By-Nicole-Scherzinger-As-US-X-Factor-Judge-Over-Thick-Accent/Article/201105415999828?DCMP=News-search-sslc&lid=ARTICLE_15999828_CherylCole:ReportsSingerIsReplacedByNicoleScherzingerAsUSXFactorJudgeOverThickAccent&lpos=searchresults |title=Singer Cheryl Cole 'Dropped By US X Factor' |author= |date=26 May 2011 |work= |publisher=Sky News |accessdate=26 May 2011}}</ref> Cole's departure was officially announced on June 6 in a statement from Fox which also confirmed Scherzinger as her replacement. Jones will now serve as the sole presenter.<ref>http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/story/cheryl-coles-x-factor-exit-confirmed_1224230</ref>

==Format and prize==
The show is primarily concerned with identifying singing talent, though appearance, personality, stage presence and dance routines are also an important element of many performances. Each judge is assigned a category—girls under 25, boys under 25, individuals over 25, and groups (some of which are manufactured after the audition process).<ref name="pepsi1" /> Through the live shows, the judges act as mentors to the contestants helping decide song choices and styling. The judges also judge the other contestants from the other categories.{{Citation needed|date=March 2011}} The winner of the competition is awarded a recording contract, stated to be worth $5 million, with [[Syco Music]] in association with [[Sony Music Entertainment]].<ref name="Feb711a" /><ref name="Feb711b" /> Cowell said that the recording contract was the "largest guaranteed prize in television history." In comparison to the UK version of the show, the cost of recording and marketing the winning artist will be paid for separately from the $5 million initial contract payment, paid in five annual installments of $1 million.<ref name="Feb711a" />

There are five stages to ''The X Factor'' competition:
* Stage 1: Producers' auditions (these auditions decide who will sing in front of the judges)
* Stage 2: Judges' auditions
* Stage 3: Boot camp
* Stage 4: Visits to judges' houses
* Stage 5: Live shows (finals)

===Auditions===
The show is open to solo artists and vocal groups aged 12 and above, with no upper age limit.<ref name="Feb711a">{{cite news|url=http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=12858831|title='The X Factor' Winner to Get $5 Million Contract|date=February 7, 2011|agency=Associated Press|publisher=[[ABC News]]|accessdate=February 7, 2011}}</ref><ref name="Feb711b">{{cite news|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/02/07/us-thexfactor-idUSTRE7163SX20110207|title=U.S. X Factor to offer large record deal for winner|last=Kearney|first=Christine|coauthors=Patricia Reaney|date=February 7, 2011|work=[[Reuters]]|accessdate=February 7, 2011}}</ref> The successful auditionees will audition in front of the judges.

===Bootcamp and visits to judges' houses===
The contestants selected at auditions are further refined through a series of performances at "boot camp", and then at the "judges' houses", until a small number eventually progress to the live finals. They collectively choose 24 acts (six from each category) for the next round, and only then find out which category they are to mentor. During these stages, the producers allocate each of the judges a category to mentor. The judges then disband for the "visits to the judges' houses" round, where they reduce their six acts with a celebrity guest to three for the live shows.

===Live shows===
The finals consist of a series of two live shows, the first featuring the contestants' performances and the second revealing the results of the public voting, culminating in one or more acts being eliminated. Celebrity guest performers also feature regularly.

===Post ''X Factor''===
The winner of the competition is awarded a recording contract, stated to be worth $5 million, with [[Syco Music]] in association with [[Sony Music Entertainment]].<ref name="Feb711a" /><ref name="Feb711b" /> Cowell said that the recording contract was the "largest guaranteed prize in television history." In comparison to the UK version of the show, the cost of recording and marketing the winning artist will be paid for separately from the $5 million initial contract payment, paid in five annual instalments of $1 million.<ref name="Feb711a" />

==Season 1 (2011)==
{{Main|The X Factor (U.S. season 1)}}
Auditions in front of the producers for the first season took place in Los Angeles, Miami, Newark/New York, Seattle, Chicago, and Dallas.<ref>[http://thexfactor.blogs.fox.com/2011/02/24/the-x-factor-unveils-dates-and-venues-for-the-5-million-auditions FOX Broadcasting Company – The X Factor USA – Simon Cowell's Brand New Singing Competition Comes To America Only On FOX]. Thexfactor.blogs.fox.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref> It was reported that ''The X Factor'' had broken the auditions record in [[Los Angeles]], on March 27.<ref>[http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s141/the-x-factor-us/news/a311337/x-factor-usa-breaks-audition-records-in-la.html 'X Factor' USA breaks audition records in LA – X Factor USA News – US TV]. Digital Spy (March 27, 2011). Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref> The last set of auditions that will take place in front of the judges and a live studio audience, and are scheduled to take place during May and June 2011.<ref>[http://www.on-camera-audiences.com/shows/show/337/The_X_Factor/ The X Factor]. On Camera Audiences. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref>

==International airing==
As the announcement of the show moving to America, Fox Network decided to host talks with several other broadcasters around the world about acquiring the rights to show the American version of the show in their country. As part of Cowell's contract, it was agreed that [[ITV]] in the [[United Kingdom]] would have rights to show the season, on its sister channel to which the original version of the show airs, [[ITV2]]. In [[Ireland]], the show will be broadcast on [[TV3 (Ireland)|TV3]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/yanks-a-million-tv3-to-show-both-us-and-uk-x-factor-2627831.html|title=Yanks a million -- TV3 to show both US and UK X Factor|date=April 23, 2011|work=[[Irish Independent]]|publisher=[[Independent News & Media]]|accessdate=May 30, 2011|location=[[Dublin]]}}</ref> [[7Two]] in Australia will broadcast the season and others are to be announced.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.odt.co.nz/entertainment/television/123678/does-oz-have-x-factor |title=Does Oz have the X-factor? |date=31 August 2010 |accessdate=2011-01-21 |work=[[Otago Daily Times]] |publisher=[[Allied Press]]}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
|- style="background:#B0C4DE;"
! Country / Region
! Channel
|-
| Australia
| [[Seven Network|7Two]]
|-
| Brazil
| [[Sony Entertainment Television (Latin America)|Sony Entertainment Television Brasil]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}}
|-
| Canada
| [[CTV Television Network|CTV]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}}
|-
| Finland
| [[Sub (TV channel)|Sub]]<ref>[http://stat.emtv.fi/4/0/2049/0/35554283/8026995e/html/ X Factor USA nähdään Subilla syksyllä! May 30, 2011]</ref>
|-
| France
| [[M6 (TV channel)|M6]] / [[W9 (TV channel)|W9]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}}
|-
| Ireland
| [[TV3 (Ireland)|TV3]]
|-
| New Zealand
| [[TV3 (New Zealand)|TV3]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}}
|-
| Philippines
| [[GMA News TV]]<ref>http://entertainment.inquirer.net/1135/when-charice-meets-bruno-mars</ref>
|-
| United Kingdom
| [[ITV2]]
|-
| United States (origin)
| [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]]
|}

==Media sponsorship==
On January 7, 2011, FOX, Syco Television, and FremantleMedia North American announced that [[Pepsi]] will be the official sponsor of ''The X Factor''.<ref name="pepsi1">{{cite web|url=http://xfactor.blogs.fox.com/2011/01/07/pepsi-is-announced-as-the-official-sponsor-of-the-x-factor/|title=PEPSI is Announced as the Official Sponsor of The X Factor!|date=January 7, 2011|work=[[Fox Broadcasting Company]]|accessdate=January 24, 2011}}</ref><ref name="pepsi2">{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/04/business/media/04adco.html?_r=2|title=Pepsi to Sponsor 'American Idol' Rival|last=Stelter|first=Brian|date=January 4, 2011|work=The New York Times|page=3|accessdate=January 24, 2011}}</ref> The sponsorship includes an extensive multi-platform on and off-air marketing partnership.<ref name="pepsi1" />

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.fox.com/xfactor/ ''The X Factor'' Official WebSite] (owned by [[Fox Interactive Media]])
*{{Facebook|TheXFactorUSA|''The X Factor''}}
*{{Twitter|TheXFactorUSA}}
*{{Youtube|u=TheXFactorUSA|title=''The X Factor''}}
*{{Myspace|TheXFactorUSA}}

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'''''The X Factor''''' is a [[reality television]] singing competition created by [[Simon Cowell]] and produced by [[Syco|Syco TV]],<ref name="syco2010">{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a197592/sony-confirms-cowell-green-venture.html|title=Sony confirms Cowell, Green venture|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|first=Alex|last=Wilkes|date=January 19, 2010|accessdate=January 21, 2010}}</ref> which is scheduled to premiere in September 2011<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a197970/ntas-cowell-vid.html|title=EXCLUSIVE: Cowell confirms start date for US 'X Factor'|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|first=Neil|last=Wilkes|coauthor=French, Dan|date=January 20, 2010|accessdate=January 20, 2010}}</ref> on [[Fox Broadcasting Company|FOX]].

As part of the [[The X Factor (TV series)|''The X Factor'' franchise]], the program's format has numerous differences from its rivals, including ''[[American Idol]]'', among others. The competition is open to both solo artists and groups and has no upper age limit. Each judge is assigned one of four categories—either girls under 25, boys under 25, individuals over 25, or groups (some of which are formed after the audition process).<ref name="pepsi1" /> Through the live shows, the judges act as mentors to their category, helping to decide song choices, styling and staging, while judging contestants from other categories; they also compete to ensure that their act wins the competition, thus, making them the winning judge.

==History==
In April 2009, reports surfaced that Cowell was attempting to launch ''The X Factor'' in [[United States|America]] after his contract ended with ''[[American Idol]]'' with the [[American Idol (season 9)|ninth season]].<ref name="American1">{{cite web |author= Hurrel, Will |title= Cowell Hints at US X Factor |url= http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/multi-platform/news/cowell-hints-at-us-x-factor/2020988.article |publisher= |date=April 22, 2009 |accessdate=October 8, 2009}}</ref> Under his then-current contract, Cowell was forbidden from launching ''The X Factor'' as a rival show to ''Idol''.<ref name="American1" /> In September of that year [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]], the broadcaster of ''American Idol'', signed the deal to launch the American version.

On January 11, 2010, [[News Corporation]] (through [[Fox News]] in the US and ''[[The Times]]'' in the UK) reported that Cowell would leave ''American Idol'' after [[American Idol (season 9)|season 9]] so he could bring ''The X Factor'' to the United States in September 2011.
Cowell told the ''[[Television Critics Association]]'' that he was leaving ''American Idol'' so that in 2011 he can judge and act as executive producer of the U.S version of ''The X Factor''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://tv.uk.msn.com/photos/photos.aspx?cp-documentid=151320909|title=Cowell quits American Idol|publisher=[[Microsoft]]|work=[[MSN]]|last=Cooper|first=Lorna|date=January 11, 2010}} Retrieved January 11, 2010.</ref>
Additionally, Cowell signed a long-term business deal with [[Sony Music Entertainment]] who already support [[Syco Music]] artists in the UK and will now be involved with the artists on the U.S. version of the show as well as becoming involved in the production of the show.<ref name="syco2010"/>

In November 2010, FOX began airing short commercials for the program which displayed the text "Coming to America Fall 2011".<ref name="pepsi2" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2010/11/24/the-x-factor-fox-promo-simon-cowell/|title='The X Factor' exclusive: First look at Fox's promo!|last=Slezak|first=Michael|date=November 24, 2010|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|accessdate=January 24, 2011}}</ref> ''[[The New York Times]]'' described the commercials as the network trying to set up "The X Factor" as a television event.<ref name="pepsi2" /> In February 2011, during the [[Super Bowl XLV]], FOX unveiled the official logo for the show in a promo starring Cowell.<ref name="UnXploding Simon - THE X FACTOR">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCnDO5N-t68]</ref> A second promo was shown during that night's episode of ''[[Glee (TV series)|Glee]]'', featuring [[Katy Perry]], [[Justin Bieber]], [[The Black Eyed Peas]], [[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]], [[Lady GaGa]], the [[Pussycat Dolls]] and [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]]. This promo started speculation on who will be joining Cowell on the judging panel on the show.<ref name="Have You Got It? - THE X FACTOR">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FCVvZrmv3s]</ref>

==Judges and hosts==


At the time of announcing the U.S. version, Cowell was the only confirmed judge for the show.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/americanidol/news/a195683/simon-cowell-quits-american-idol.html|title=Simon Cowell quits American Idol|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|last=Wilkes|first=Neil|date=January 11, 2010|accessdate=January 12, 2010}}</ref> He later said that he was taking the choices of who to join him on the show very seriously, saying, "It's pointless hiring judges who don't know anything about the music business. I'll probably go and find someone who did what I did for a living. I was an A&R guy for 20 years."<ref name="nypostjan15">{{cite news|url=http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/what_cowell_gave_up_for_2MAHTVyZXbE9q2KUmbj2UP|title=What Simon Cowell gave up for 'X Factor'|publisher=NYP Holdings, Inc.|work=[[New York Post]]|date=January 15, 2010|accessdate=January 15, 2010}}</ref> In 2011, [[Grammy Award]]-winning [[Record industry|record executive]], [[songwriter]], and [[record producer]] [[L.A. Reid|Antonio "L.A." Reid]],<ref name="lareid1">{{cite web |url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/03/18/la-reid-x-factor/ |title=Official: L.A. Reid signed as 'X Factor' judge |publisher=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|date=Mar 18, 2011 |accessdate=Mar 18, 2011}}</ref><ref name="lareid2">{{cite web|url=http://www.facebook.com/#!/notes/the-x-factor-usa/breaking-news-grammy-winning-music-mogul-antonio-la-reid-to-join-simon-cowell-as/133583453380296|title=Breaking News: Grammy-winning music mogul Antonio “L.A” Reid to join Simon Cowell as a judge on The X Factor!|date=March 18, 2011|work=The X Factor|publisher=Facebook|accessdate=March 18, 2011}}</ref> former British ''The X Factor'' judge [[Cheryl Cole]],<ref name="Cheryl confirmed">{{cite web|last=Plunkett|first=John|title=Cheryl Cole confirmed as US X Factor judge.'|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/2011/may/05/cheryl-cole-us-x-factor-judge|publisher=The Guardian|accessdate=May 5, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|first=|last=|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/2011/04/26/cheryl-cole-finally-confirmed-as-judge-on-us-x-factor-as-simon-cowell-gushes-she-s-special-86908-23087359/ |title=Cheryl Cole finally confirmed as judge on US X Factor as Simon Cowell gushes she's 'special'|work=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|The Daily Record]]|publisher=|date=|accessdate=May 6, 2011}}</ref> and Cowell's former ''[[American Idol]]'' colleague [[Paula Abdul]]<ref>http://thexfactor.blogs.fox.com/2011/05/08/paula-abdul-joins-cheryl-cole-l-a-reid-and-simon-cowell-on-the-x-factor-judges-panel/</ref> were confirmed to join Cowell in the judging panel. Other people who were in the running to join the judging panel included [[Nicole Scherzinger]], [[George Michael]],<ref name="Cina">{{cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/simon-cowell-confirms-paula-abdul-163888|title=Simon Cowell Confirms Paula Abdul Is on ‘X-Factor’ Judges Shortlist|last=Cina|first=Mark|date=March 3, 2011|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|accessdate=March 3, 2011|location=[[Los Angeles]]}}</ref> and [[Nicki Minaj]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Dinh|first=James|date=March 25, 2011|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1660668/simon-cowell-nicki-minaj-x-factor.jhtml |title=Simon Cowell Addresses Nicki Minaj 'X Factor' Judging Rumors|publisher=MTV|accessdate=May 6, 2011}}</ref> [[Katy Perry]], [[Elton John]] and [[Jessica Simpson]] were also rumoured to be in the running, though Cowell denied that Perry and John were.<ref name="Cina"/>

Scherzinger and [[Steve Jones (presenter)|Steve Jones]] will host the series. Cowell had previously indicated that the show may have two hosts.<ref>McGonigle, Molly. (March 25, 2011) [http://wonderwall.msn.com/tv/simon-cowell-on-idol-i-would-have-gone-earlier-1611114.story Simon Cowell on 'Idol': 'I watched it once' | Story | Wonderwall]. Wonderwall.msn.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s141/the-x-factor-us/news/a318357/nicole-scherzinger-steve-jones-to-host-x-factor-usa.html|title=Nicole Scherzinger, Steve Jones to host 'X Factor' USA|last=Daniels|first=Colin|date=May 8, 2011|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hachette Filipacchi UK]]|accessdate=May 8, 2011|location=[[London]]}}</ref><ref>[http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Entertainment/20110325/simon-cowell-could-hire-two-hosts-for-us-x-factor-110325/ Cowell may prefer having two hosts for 'X Factor' – CTV News]. Ctv.ca. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref><ref>[http://entertainment.stv.tv/tv/238708-steve-jones-insists-he-is-still-up-for-us-x-factor-job/ Steve Jones insists he is still up for US X Factor job | TV: Latest News | STV Entertainment]. Entertainment.stv.tv (March 25, 2011). Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref> Other people who were speculated to host the series were ''[[High School Musical]]'' star [[Corbin Bleu]] and [[Dermot O'Leary]].<ref>Hibberd, James. (April 28, 2011) [http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/04/28/corbin-bleu-nicole-scherzinger-in-talks-to-host-x-factor/ 'The X Factor': Corbin Bleu in talks to co-host | Inside TV | EW.com]. Insidetv.ew.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref><ref name="Daily Mail 8 May 2011">http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1384954/Gary-Barlow-confirmed-new-UK-X-Factor-judge-Simon-Cowell-Cheryl-Cole-leave.html#ixzz1LoTVKTZT</ref> At one point, American singer-songwriter [[Lady Gaga]] was rumored to have a non-judging role on the show.<ref>{{cite web|author=Thursday, January 28, 2010, 08:43 GMT |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/news/a199850/cowell-wants-gaga-for-us-x-factor.html |title=TV – News – Cowell 'wants GaGa' for US 'X Factor' |publisher=Digital Spy |date=January 28, 2010 |accessdate=September 18, 2010}}</ref>


On May 26, it was reported that Cole had left the judging panel and is set to be replaced by Scherzinger. Although Cole's departure has not yet been confirmed by ''The X Factor'', reports vary over whether she was fired from the show because American audiences had trouble understanding her accent, because of a lack of chemistry between her and Abdul, or that she had stepped down herself due to homesickness.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-13558288 |title=Cheryl Cole is 'dropped by US X Factor' |author= |date=26 May 2011 |work= |publisher=BBC News |accessdate=26 May 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Showbiz-News/Cheryl-Cole-Reports-Singer-Is-Replaced-By-Nicole-Scherzinger-As-US-X-Factor-Judge-Over-Thick-Accent/Article/201105415999828?DCMP=News-search-sslc&lid=ARTICLE_15999828_CherylCole:ReportsSingerIsReplacedByNicoleScherzingerAsUSXFactorJudgeOverThickAccent&lpos=searchresults |title=Singer Cheryl Cole 'Dropped By US X Factor' |author= |date=26 May 2011 |work= |publisher=Sky News |accessdate=26 May 2011}}</ref>


==Format and prize==
The show is primarily concerned with identifying singing talent, though appearance, personality, stage presence and dance routines are also an important element of many performances. Each judge is assigned a category—girls under 25, boys under 25, individuals over 25, and groups (some of which are manufactured after the audition process).<ref name="pepsi1" /> Through the live shows, the judges act as mentors to the contestants helping decide song choices and styling. The judges also judge the other contestants from the other categories.{{Citation needed|date=March 2011}} The winner of the competition is awarded a recording contract, stated to be worth $5 million, with [[Syco Music]] in association with [[Sony Music Entertainment]].<ref name="Feb711a" /><ref name="Feb711b" /> Cowell said that the recording contract was the "largest guaranteed prize in television history." In comparison to the UK version of the show, the cost of recording and marketing the winning artist will be paid for separately from the $5 million initial contract payment, paid in five annual installments of $1 million.<ref name="Feb711a" />

There are five stages to ''The X Factor'' competition:
* Stage 1: Producers' auditions (these auditions decide who will sing in front of the judges)
* Stage 2: Judges' auditions
* Stage 3: Boot camp
* Stage 4: Visits to judges' houses
* Stage 5: Live shows (finals)

===Auditions===
The show is open to solo artists and vocal groups aged 12 and above, with no upper age limit.<ref name="Feb711a">{{cite news|url=http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=12858831|title='The X Factor' Winner to Get $5 Million Contract|date=February 7, 2011|agency=Associated Press|publisher=[[ABC News]]|accessdate=February 7, 2011}}</ref><ref name="Feb711b">{{cite web|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/02/07/us-thexfactor-idUSTRE7163SX20110207|title=U.S. X Factor to offer large record deal for winner|last=Kearney|first=Christine|coauthors=Patricia Reaney|date=February 7, 2011|work=[[Reuters]]|accessdate=February 7, 2011}}</ref> The successful auditionees will audition in front of the judges.

===Bootcamp and visits to judges' houses===
The contestants selected at auditions are further refined through a series of performances at "boot camp", and then at the "judges' houses", until a small number eventually progress to the live finals. They collectively choose 24 acts (six from each category) for the next round, and only then find out which category they are to mentor. During these stages, the producers allocate each of the judges a category to mentor. The judges then disband for the "visits to the judges' houses" round, where they reduce their six acts with a celebrity guest to three for the live shows.

===Live shows===
The finals consist of a series of two live shows, the first featuring the contestants' performances and the second revealing the results of the public voting, culminating in one or more acts being eliminated. Celebrity guest performers also feature regularly.

===Post ''X Factor''===
The winner of the competition is awarded a recording contract, stated to be worth $5 million, with [[Syco Music]] in association with [[Sony Music Entertainment]].<ref name="Feb711a" /><ref name="Feb711b" /> Cowell said that the recording contract was the "largest guaranteed prize in television history." In comparison to the UK version of the show, the cost of recording and marketing the winning artist will be paid for separately from the $5 million initial contract payment, paid in five annual instalments of $1 million.<ref name="Feb711a" />

==Season 1 (2011)==
{{Main|The X Factor (U.S. season 1)}}
Auditions in front of the producers for the first season took place in Los Angeles, Miami, Newark/New York, Seattle, Chicago, and Dallas.<ref>[http://thexfactor.blogs.fox.com/2011/02/24/the-x-factor-unveils-dates-and-venues-for-the-5-million-auditions FOX Broadcasting Company – The X Factor USA – Simon Cowell's Brand New Singing Competition Comes To America Only On FOX]. Thexfactor.blogs.fox.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref> It was reported that ''The X Factor'' had broken the auditions record in [[Los Angeles]], on March 27.<ref>[http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s141/the-x-factor-us/news/a311337/x-factor-usa-breaks-audition-records-in-la.html 'X Factor' USA breaks audition records in LA – X Factor USA News – US TV]. Digital Spy (March 27, 2011). Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref> The last set of auditions that will take place in front of the judges and a live studio audience, and are scheduled to take place during May and June 2011.<ref>[http://www.on-camera-audiences.com/shows/show/337/The_X_Factor/ The X Factor]. On Camera Audiences. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref>

==International airing==
As the announcement of the show moving to America, Fox Network decided to host talks with several other broadcasters around the world about acquiring the rights to show the American version of the show in their country. As part of Cowell's contract, it was agreed that [[ITV]] in the [[United Kingdom]] would have rights to show the season, on its sister channel to which the original version of the show airs, [[ITV2]]. In [[Ireland]], the show will be broadcast on [[TV3 (Ireland)|TV3]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/yanks-a-million-tv3-to-show-both-us-and-uk-x-factor-2627831.html|title=Yanks a million -- TV3 to show both US and UK X Factor|date=April 23, 2011|work=[[Irish Independent]]|publisher=[[Independent News & Media]]|accessdate=May 30, 2011|location=[[Dublin]]}}</ref> [[7Two]] in Australia will broadcast the season and others are to be announced.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.odt.co.nz/entertainment/television/123678/does-oz-have-x-factor |title=Does Oz have the X-factor? |date=31 August 2010 |accessdate=2011-01-21 |work=[[Otago Daily Times]] |publisher=[[Allied Press]]}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
|- style="background:#B0C4DE;"
! Country / Region
! Channel
|-
| Australia
| [[Seven Network|7Two]]
|-
| Brazil
| [[Sony Entertainment Television (Latin America)|Sony Entertainment Television Brasil]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}}
|-
| Canada
| [[CTV Television Network|CTV]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}}
|-
| Finland
| [[Sub (TV channel)|Sub]]<ref>[http://stat.emtv.fi/4/0/2049/0/35554283/8026995e/html/ X Factor USA nähdään Subilla syksyllä! May 30, 2011]</ref>
|-
| France
| [[M6 (TV channel)|M6]] / [[W9 (TV channel)|W9]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}}
|-
| Ireland
| [[TV3 (Ireland)|TV3]]
|-
| New Zealand
| [[TV3 (New Zealand)|TV3]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}}
|-
| Philippines
| [[GMA News TV]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}}
|-
| United Kingdom
| [[ITV2]]
|-
| United States (origin)
| [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]]
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==Media sponsorship==
On January 7, 2011, FOX, Syco Television, and FremantleMedia North American announced that [[Pepsi]] will be the official sponsor of ''The X Factor''.<ref name="pepsi1">{{cite web|url=http://xfactor.blogs.fox.com/2011/01/07/pepsi-is-announced-as-the-official-sponsor-of-the-x-factor/|title=PEPSI is Announced as the Official Sponsor of The X Factor!|date=January 7, 2011|work=[[Fox Broadcasting Company]]|accessdate=January 24, 2011}}</ref><ref name="pepsi2">{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/04/business/media/04adco.html?_r=2|title=Pepsi to Sponsor 'American Idol' Rival|last=Stelter|first=Brian|date=January 4, 2011|work=The New York Times|page=3|accessdate=January 24, 2011}}</ref> The sponsorship includes an extensive multi-platform on and off-air marketing partnership.<ref name="pepsi1" />

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.fox.com/xfactor/ ''The X Factor'' Official WebSite] (owned by [[Fox Interactive Media]])
*{{Facebook|TheXFactorUSA|''The X Factor''}}
*{{Twitter|TheXFactorUSA}}
*{{Youtube|u=TheXFactorUSA|title=''The X Factor''}}
*{{Myspace|TheXFactorUSA}}

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'''''The X Factor''''' is a [[reality television]] singing competition created by [[Simon Cowell]] and produced by [[Syco|Syco TV]],<ref name="syco2010">{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a197592/sony-confirms-cowell-green-venture.html|title=Sony confirms Cowell, Green venture|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|first=Alex|last=Wilkes|date=January 19, 2010|accessdate=January 21, 2010}}</ref> which is scheduled to premiere in September 2011<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a197970/ntas-cowell-vid.html|title=EXCLUSIVE: Cowell confirms start date for US 'X Factor'|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|first=Neil|last=Wilkes|coauthor=French, Dan|date=January 20, 2010|accessdate=January 20, 2010}}</ref> on [[Fox Broadcasting Company|FOX]].

As part of the [[The X Factor (TV series)|''The X Factor'' franchise]], the program's format has numerous differences from its rivals, including ''[[American Idol]]'', among others. The competition is open to both solo artists and groups and has no upper age limit. Each judge is assigned one of four categories—either girls under 25, boys under 25, individuals over 25, or groups (some of which are formed after the audition process).<ref name="pepsi1" /> Through the live shows, the judges act as mentors to their category, helping to decide song choices, styling and staging, while judging contestants from other categories; they also compete to ensure that their act wins the competition, thus, making them the winning judge.

==History==
In April 2009, reports surfaced that Cowell was attempting to launch ''The X Factor'' in [[United States|America]] after his contract ended with ''[[American Idol]]'' with the [[American Idol (season 9)|ninth season]].<ref name="American1">{{cite web |author= Hurrel, Will |title= Cowell Hints at US X Factor |url= http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/multi-platform/news/cowell-hints-at-us-x-factor/2020988.article |publisher= |date=April 22, 2009 |accessdate=October 8, 2009}}</ref> Under his then-current contract, Cowell was forbidden from launching ''The X Factor'' as a rival show to ''Idol''.<ref name="American1" /> In September of that year [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]], the broadcaster of ''American Idol'', signed the deal to launch the American version.

On January 11, 2010, [[News Corporation]] (through [[Fox News]] in the US and ''[[The Times]]'' in the UK) reported that Cowell would leave ''American Idol'' after [[American Idol (season 9)|season 9]] so he could bring ''The X Factor'' to the United States in September 2011.
Cowell told the ''[[Television Critics Association]]'' that he was leaving ''American Idol'' so that in 2011 he can judge and act as executive producer of the U.S version of ''The X Factor''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://tv.uk.msn.com/photos/photos.aspx?cp-documentid=151320909|title=Cowell quits American Idol|publisher=[[Microsoft]]|work=[[MSN]]|last=Cooper|first=Lorna|date=January 11, 2010}} Retrieved January 11, 2010.</ref>
Additionally, Cowell signed a long-term business deal with [[Sony Music Entertainment]] who already support [[Syco Music]] artists in the UK and will now be involved with the artists on the U.S. version of the show as well as becoming involved in the production of the show.<ref name="syco2010"/>

In November 2010, FOX began airing short commercials for the program which displayed the text "Coming to America Fall 2011".<ref name="pepsi2" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2010/11/24/the-x-factor-fox-promo-simon-cowell/|title='The X Factor' exclusive: First look at Fox's promo!|last=Slezak|first=Michael|date=November 24, 2010|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|accessdate=January 24, 2011}}</ref> ''[[The New York Times]]'' described the commercials as the network trying to set up "The X Factor" as a television event.<ref name="pepsi2" /> In February 2011, during the [[Super Bowl XLV]], FOX unveiled the official logo for the show in a promo starring Cowell.<ref name="UnXploding Simon - THE X FACTOR">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCnDO5N-t68]</ref> A second promo was shown during that night's episode of ''[[Glee (TV series)|Glee]]'', featuring [[Katy Perry]], [[Justin Bieber]], [[The Black Eyed Peas]], [[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]], [[Lady GaGa]], the [[Pussycat Dolls]] and [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]]. This promo started speculation on who will be joining Cowell on the judging panel on the show.<ref name="Have You Got It? - THE X FACTOR">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FCVvZrmv3s]</ref>

==Judges and hosts==


At the time of announcing the U.S. version, Cowell was the only confirmed judge for the show.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/americanidol/news/a195683/simon-cowell-quits-american-idol.html|title=Simon Cowell quits American Idol|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|last=Wilkes|first=Neil|date=January 11, 2010|accessdate=January 12, 2010}}</ref> He later said that he was taking the choices of who to join him on the show very seriously, saying, "It's pointless hiring judges who don't know anything about the music business. I'll probably go and find someone who did what I did for a living. I was an A&R guy for 20 years."<ref name="nypostjan15">{{cite news|url=http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/what_cowell_gave_up_for_2MAHTVyZXbE9q2KUmbj2UP|title=What Simon Cowell gave up for 'X Factor'|publisher=NYP Holdings, Inc.|work=[[New York Post]]|date=January 15, 2010|accessdate=January 15, 2010}}</ref> In 2011, [[Grammy Award]]-winning [[Record industry|record executive]], [[songwriter]], and [[record producer]] [[L.A. Reid|Antonio "L.A." Reid]],<ref name="lareid1">{{cite web |url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/03/18/la-reid-x-factor/ |title=Official: L.A. Reid signed as 'X Factor' judge |publisher=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|date=Mar 18, 2011 |accessdate=Mar 18, 2011}}</ref><ref name="lareid2">{{cite web|url=http://www.facebook.com/#!/notes/the-x-factor-usa/breaking-news-grammy-winning-music-mogul-antonio-la-reid-to-join-simon-cowell-as/133583453380296|title=Breaking News: Grammy-winning music mogul Antonio “L.A” Reid to join Simon Cowell as a judge on The X Factor!|date=March 18, 2011|work=The X Factor|publisher=Facebook|accessdate=March 18, 2011}}</ref> former British ''The X Factor'' judge [[Cheryl Cole]],<ref name="Cheryl confirmed">{{cite web|last=Plunkett|first=John|title=Cheryl Cole confirmed as US X Factor judge.'|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/2011/may/05/cheryl-cole-us-x-factor-judge|publisher=The Guardian|accessdate=May 5, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|first=|last=|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/2011/04/26/cheryl-cole-finally-confirmed-as-judge-on-us-x-factor-as-simon-cowell-gushes-she-s-special-86908-23087359/ |title=Cheryl Cole finally confirmed as judge on US X Factor as Simon Cowell gushes she's 'special'|work=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|The Daily Record]]|publisher=|date=|accessdate=May 6, 2011}}</ref> and Cowell's former ''[[American Idol]]'' colleague [[Paula Abdul]]<ref>http://thexfactor.blogs.fox.com/2011/05/08/paula-abdul-joins-cheryl-cole-l-a-reid-and-simon-cowell-on-the-x-factor-judges-panel/</ref> were confirmed to join Cowell in the judging panel. Other people who were in the running to join the judging panel included [[Nicole Scherzinger]], [[George Michael]],<ref name="Cina">{{cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/simon-cowell-confirms-paula-abdul-163888|title=Simon Cowell Confirms Paula Abdul Is on ‘X-Factor’ Judges Shortlist|last=Cina|first=Mark|date=March 3, 2011|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|accessdate=March 3, 2011|location=[[Los Angeles]]}}</ref> and [[Nicki Minaj]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Dinh|first=James|date=March 25, 2011|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1660668/simon-cowell-nicki-minaj-x-factor.jhtml |title=Simon Cowell Addresses Nicki Minaj 'X Factor' Judging Rumors|publisher=MTV|accessdate=May 6, 2011}}</ref> [[Katy Perry]], [[Elton John]] and [[Jessica Simpson]] were also rumoured to be in the running, though Cowell denied that Perry and John were.<ref name="Cina"/>

Scherzinger and [[Steve Jones (presenter)|Steve Jones]] will host the series. Cowell had previously indicated that the show may have two hosts.<ref>McGonigle, Molly. (March 25, 2011) [http://wonderwall.msn.com/tv/simon-cowell-on-idol-i-would-have-gone-earlier-1611114.story Simon Cowell on 'Idol': 'I watched it once' | Story | Wonderwall]. Wonderwall.msn.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s141/the-x-factor-us/news/a318357/nicole-scherzinger-steve-jones-to-host-x-factor-usa.html|title=Nicole Scherzinger, Steve Jones to host 'X Factor' USA|last=Daniels|first=Colin|date=May 8, 2011|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hachette Filipacchi UK]]|accessdate=May 8, 2011|location=[[London]]}}</ref><ref>[http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Entertainment/20110325/simon-cowell-could-hire-two-hosts-for-us-x-factor-110325/ Cowell may prefer having two hosts for 'X Factor' – CTV News]. Ctv.ca. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref><ref>[http://entertainment.stv.tv/tv/238708-steve-jones-insists-he-is-still-up-for-us-x-factor-job/ Steve Jones insists he is still up for US X Factor job | TV: Latest News | STV Entertainment]. Entertainment.stv.tv (March 25, 2011). Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref> Other people who were speculated to host the series were ''[[High School Musical]]'' star [[Corbin Bleu]] and [[Dermot O'Leary]].<ref>Hibberd, James. (April 28, 2011) [http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/04/28/corbin-bleu-nicole-scherzinger-in-talks-to-host-x-factor/ 'The X Factor': Corbin Bleu in talks to co-host | Inside TV | EW.com]. Insidetv.ew.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref><ref name="Daily Mail 8 May 2011">http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1384954/Gary-Barlow-confirmed-new-UK-X-Factor-judge-Simon-Cowell-Cheryl-Cole-leave.html#ixzz1LoTVKTZT</ref> At one point, American singer-songwriter [[Lady Gaga]] was rumored to have a non-judging role on the show.<ref>{{cite web|author=Thursday, January 28, 2010, 08:43 GMT |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/news/a199850/cowell-wants-gaga-for-us-x-factor.html |title=TV – News – Cowell 'wants GaGa' for US 'X Factor' |publisher=Digital Spy |date=January 28, 2010 |accessdate=September 18, 2010}}</ref>


On May 26, it was reported that Cole had left the judging panel and is set to be replaced by Scherzinger. Although Cole's departure has not yet been confirmed by ''The X Factor'', reports vary over whether she was fired from the show because American audiences had trouble understanding her accent, because of a lack of chemistry between her and Abdul, or that she had stepped down herself due to homesickness.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-13558288 |title=Cheryl Cole is 'dropped by US X Factor' |author= |date=26 May 2011 |work= |publisher=BBC News |accessdate=26 May 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Showbiz-News/Cheryl-Cole-Reports-Singer-Is-Replaced-By-Nicole-Scherzinger-As-US-X-Factor-Judge-Over-Thick-Accent/Article/201105415999828?DCMP=News-search-sslc&lid=ARTICLE_15999828_CherylCole:ReportsSingerIsReplacedByNicoleScherzingerAsUSXFactorJudgeOverThickAccent&lpos=searchresults |title=Singer Cheryl Cole 'Dropped By US X Factor' |author= |date=26 May 2011 |work= |publisher=Sky News |accessdate=26 May 2011}}</ref>


==Format and prize==
The show is primarily concerned with identifying singing talent, though appearance, personality, stage presence and dance routines are also an important element of many performances. Each judge is assigned a category—girls under 25, boys under 25, individuals over 25, and groups (some of which are manufactured after the audition process).<ref name="pepsi1" /> Through the live shows, the judges act as mentors to the contestants helping decide song choices and styling. The judges also judge the other contestants from the other categories.{{Citation needed|date=March 2011}} The winner of the competition is awarded a recording contract, stated to be worth $5 million, with [[Syco Music]] in association with [[Sony Music Entertainment]].<ref name="Feb711a" /><ref name="Feb711b" /> Cowell said that the recording contract was the "largest guaranteed prize in television history." In comparison to the UK version of the show, the cost of recording and marketing the winning artist will be paid for separately from the $5 million initial contract payment, paid in five annual installments of $1 million.<ref name="Feb711a" />

There are five stages to ''The X Factor'' competition:
* Stage 1: Producers' auditions (these auditions decide who will sing in front of the judges)
* Stage 2: Judges' auditions
* Stage 3: Boot camp
* Stage 4: Visits to judges' houses
* Stage 5: Live shows (finals)

===Auditions===
The show is open to solo artists and vocal groups aged 12 and above, with no upper age limit.<ref name="Feb711a">{{cite news|url=http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=12858831|title='The X Factor' Winner to Get $5 Million Contract|date=February 7, 2011|agency=Associated Press|publisher=[[ABC News]]|accessdate=February 7, 2011}}</ref><ref name="Feb711b">{{cite web|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/02/07/us-thexfactor-idUSTRE7163SX20110207|title=U.S. X Factor to offer large record deal for winner|last=Kearney|first=Christine|coauthors=Patricia Reaney|date=February 7, 2011|work=[[Reuters]]|accessdate=February 7, 2011}}</ref> The successful auditionees will audition in front of the judges.

===Bootcamp and visits to judges' houses===
The contestants selected at auditions are further refined through a series of performances at "boot camp", and then at the "judges' houses", until a small number eventually progress to the live finals. They collectively choose 24 acts (six from each category) for the next round, and only then find out which category they are to mentor. During these stages, the producers allocate each of the judges a category to mentor. The judges then disband for the "visits to the judges' houses" round, where they reduce their six acts with a celebrity guest to three for the live shows.

===Live shows===
The finals consist of a series of two live shows, the first featuring the contestants' performances and the second revealing the results of the public voting, culminating in one or more acts being eliminated. Celebrity guest performers also feature regularly.

===Post ''X Factor''===
The winner of the competition is awarded a recording contract, stated to be worth $5 million, with [[Syco Music]] in association with [[Sony Music Entertainment]].<ref name="Feb711a" /><ref name="Feb711b" /> Cowell said that the recording contract was the "largest guaranteed prize in television history." In comparison to the UK version of the show, the cost of recording and marketing the winning artist will be paid for separately from the $5 million initial contract payment, paid in five annual instalments of $1 million.<ref name="Feb711a" />

==Season 1 (2011)==
{{Main|The X Factor (U.S. season 1)}}
Auditions in front of the producers for the first season took place in Los Angeles, Miami, Newark/New York, Seattle, Chicago, and Dallas.<ref>[http://thexfactor.blogs.fox.com/2011/02/24/the-x-factor-unveils-dates-and-venues-for-the-5-million-auditions FOX Broadcasting Company – The X Factor USA – Simon Cowell's Brand New Singing Competition Comes To America Only On FOX]. Thexfactor.blogs.fox.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref> It was reported that ''The X Factor'' had broken the auditions record in [[Los Angeles]], on March 27.<ref>[http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s141/the-x-factor-us/news/a311337/x-factor-usa-breaks-audition-records-in-la.html 'X Factor' USA breaks audition records in LA – X Factor USA News – US TV]. Digital Spy (March 27, 2011). Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref> The last set of auditions that will take place in front of the judges and a live studio audience, and are scheduled to take place during May and June 2011.<ref>[http://www.on-camera-audiences.com/shows/show/337/The_X_Factor/ The X Factor]. On Camera Audiences. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref>

==International airing==
As the announcement of the show moving to America, Fox Network decided to host talks with several other broadcasters around the world about acquiring the rights to show the American version of the show in their country. As part of Cowell's contract, it was agreed that [[ITV]] in the [[United Kingdom]] would have rights to show the season, on its sister channel to which the original version of the show airs, [[ITV2]]. In [[Ireland]], the show will be broadcast on [[TV3 (Ireland)|TV3]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/yanks-a-million-tv3-to-show-both-us-and-uk-x-factor-2627831.html|title=Yanks a million -- TV3 to show both US and UK X Factor|date=April 23, 2011|work=[[Irish Independent]]|publisher=[[Independent News & Media]]|accessdate=May 30, 2011|location=[[Dublin]]}}</ref> [[7Two]] in Australia will broadcast the season and others are to be announced.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.odt.co.nz/entertainment/television/123678/does-oz-have-x-factor |title=Does Oz have the X-factor? |date=31 August 2010 |accessdate=2011-01-21 |work=[[Otago Daily Times]] |publisher=[[Allied Press]]}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
|- style="background:#B0C4DE;"
! Country / Region
! Channel
|-
| United States (origin)
| [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]]
|-
| United Kingdom
| [[ITV2]]
|-
| Ireland
| [[TV3 (Ireland)|TV3]]
|-
| France
| [[M6 (TV channel)|M6]] / [[W9 (TV channel)|W9]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}}
|-
| Canada
| [[CTV Television Network|CTV]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}}
|-
| Australia
| [[Seven Network|7Two]]
|-
| New Zealand
| [[TV3 (New Zealand)|TV3]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}}
|-
| Brazil
| [[Sony Entertainment Television (Latin America)|Sony Entertainment Television Brasil]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}}
|-
| Philippines
| [[GMA News TV]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}}
|}

==Media sponsorship==
On January 7, 2011, FOX, Syco Television, and FremantleMedia North American announced that [[Pepsi]] will be the official sponsor of ''The X Factor''.<ref name="pepsi1">{{cite web|url=http://xfactor.blogs.fox.com/2011/01/07/pepsi-is-announced-as-the-official-sponsor-of-the-x-factor/|title=PEPSI is Announced as the Official Sponsor of The X Factor!|date=January 7, 2011|work=[[Fox Broadcasting Company]]|accessdate=January 24, 2011}}</ref><ref name="pepsi2">{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/04/business/media/04adco.html?_r=2|title=Pepsi to Sponsor 'American Idol' Rival|last=Stelter|first=Brian|date=January 4, 2011|work=The New York Times|page=3|accessdate=January 24, 2011}}</ref> The sponsorship includes an extensive multi-platform on and off-air marketing partnership.<ref name="pepsi1" />

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.fox.com/xfactor/ ''The X Factor'' Official WebSite] (owned by [[Fox Interactive Media]])
*{{Facebook|TheXFactorUSA|''The X Factor''}}
*{{Twitter|TheXFactorUSA}}
*{{Youtube|u=TheXFactorUSA|title=''The X Factor''}}
*{{Myspace|TheXFactorUSA}}

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'''''The X Factor''''' is a [[reality television]] singing competition created by [[Simon Cowell]] and produced by [[Syco|Syco TV]],<ref name="syco2010">{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a197592/sony-confirms-cowell-green-venture.html|title=Sony confirms Cowell, Green venture|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|first=Alex|last=Wilkes|date=January 19, 2010|accessdate=January 21, 2010}}</ref> which is scheduled to premiere in September 2011<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a197970/ntas-cowell-vid.html|title=EXCLUSIVE: Cowell confirms start date for US 'X Factor'|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|first=Neil|last=Wilkes|coauthor=French, Dan|date=January 20, 2010|accessdate=January 20, 2010}}</ref> on [[Fox Broadcasting Company|FOX]].

As part of the [[The X Factor (TV series)|''The X Factor'' franchise]], the program's format has numerous differences from its rivals, including ''[[American Idol]]'', among others. The competition is open to both solo artists and groups and has no upper age limit. Each judge is assigned one of four categories—either girls under 25, boys under 25, individuals over 25, or groups (some of which are formed after the audition process).<ref name="pepsi1" /> Through the live shows, the judges act as mentors to their category, helping to decide song choices, styling and staging, while judging contestants from other categories; they also compete to ensure that their act wins the competition, thus, making them the winning judge.

==History==
In April 2009, reports surfaced that Cowell was attempting to launch ''The X Factor'' in [[United States|America]] after his contract ended with ''[[American Idol]]'' with the [[American Idol (season 9)|ninth season]].<ref name="American1">{{cite web |author= Hurrel, Will |title= Cowell Hints at US X Factor |url= http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/multi-platform/news/cowell-hints-at-us-x-factor/2020988.article |publisher= |date=April 22, 2009 |accessdate=October 8, 2009}}</ref> Under his then-current contract, Cowell was forbidden from launching ''The X Factor'' as a rival show to ''Idol''.<ref name="American1" /> In September of that year [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]], the broadcaster of ''American Idol'', signed the deal to launch the American version.

On January 11, 2010, [[News Corporation]] (through [[Fox News]] in the US and ''[[The Times]]'' in the UK) reported that Cowell would leave ''American Idol'' after [[American Idol (season 9)|season 9]] so he could bring ''The X Factor'' to the United States in September 2011.
Cowell told the ''[[Television Critics Association]]'' that he was leaving ''American Idol'' so that in 2011 he can judge and act as executive producer of the U.S version of ''The X Factor''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://tv.uk.msn.com/photos/photos.aspx?cp-documentid=151320909|title=Cowell quits American Idol|publisher=[[Microsoft]]|work=[[MSN]]|last=Cooper|first=Lorna|date=January 11, 2010}} Retrieved January 11, 2010.</ref>
Additionally, Cowell signed a long-term business deal with [[Sony Music Entertainment]] who already support [[Syco Music]] artists in the UK and will now be involved with the artists on the U.S. version of the show as well as becoming involved in the production of the show.<ref name="syco2010"/>

In November 2010, FOX began airing short commercials for the program which displayed the text "Coming to America Fall 2011".<ref name="pepsi2" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2010/11/24/the-x-factor-fox-promo-simon-cowell/|title='The X Factor' exclusive: First look at Fox's promo!|last=Slezak|first=Michael|date=November 24, 2010|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|accessdate=January 24, 2011}}</ref> ''[[The New York Times]]'' described the commercials as the network trying to set up "The X Factor" as a television event.<ref name="pepsi2" /> In February 2011, during the [[Super Bowl XLV]], FOX unveiled the official logo for the show in a promo starring Cowell.<ref name="UnXploding Simon - THE X FACTOR">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCnDO5N-t68]</ref> A second promo was shown during that night's episode of [[Glee]], featuring [[Katy Perry]], [[Justin Bieber]], [[The Black Eyed Peas]], [[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]], [[Lady GaGa]], the [[Pussycat Dolls]] and [[Madonna]]. This promo started speculation on who will be joining Cowell on the judging panel on the show.<ref name="Have You Got It? - THE X FACTOR">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FCVvZrmv3s]</ref>

==Judges and hosts==


At the time of announcing the U.S. version, Cowell was the only confirmed judge for the show.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/americanidol/news/a195683/simon-cowell-quits-american-idol.html|title=Simon Cowell quits American Idol|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|last=Wilkes|first=Neil|date=January 11, 2010|accessdate=January 12, 2010}}</ref> He later said that he was taking the choices of who to join him on the show very seriously, saying, "It's pointless hiring judges who don't know anything about the music business. I'll probably go and find someone who did what I did for a living. I was an A&R guy for 20 years."<ref name="nypostjan15">{{cite news|url=http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/what_cowell_gave_up_for_2MAHTVyZXbE9q2KUmbj2UP|title=What Simon Cowell gave up for 'X Factor'|publisher=NYP Holdings, Inc.|work=[[New York Post]]|date=January 15, 2010|accessdate=January 15, 2010}}</ref> In 2011, [[Grammy Award]]-winning [[Record industry|record executive]], [[songwriter]], and [[record producer]] [[L.A. Reid|Antonio "L.A." Reid]],<ref name="lareid1">{{cite web |url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/03/18/la-reid-x-factor/ |title=Official: L.A. Reid signed as 'X Factor' judge |publisher=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|date=Mar 18, 2011 |accessdate=Mar 18, 2011}}</ref><ref name="lareid2">{{cite web|url=http://www.facebook.com/#!/notes/the-x-factor-usa/breaking-news-grammy-winning-music-mogul-antonio-la-reid-to-join-simon-cowell-as/133583453380296|title=Breaking News: Grammy-winning music mogul Antonio “L.A” Reid to join Simon Cowell as a judge on The X Factor!|date=March 18, 2011|work=The X Factor|publisher=Facebook|accessdate=March 18, 2011}}</ref> former British ''The X Factor'' judge [[Cheryl Cole]],<ref name="Cheryl confirmed">{{cite web|last=Plunkett|first=John|title=Cheryl Cole confirmed as US X Factor judge.'|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/2011/may/05/cheryl-cole-us-x-factor-judge|publisher=The Guardian|accessdate=May 5, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|first=|last=|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/2011/04/26/cheryl-cole-finally-confirmed-as-judge-on-us-x-factor-as-simon-cowell-gushes-she-s-special-86908-23087359/ |title=Cheryl Cole finally confirmed as judge on US X Factor as Simon Cowell gushes she's 'special'|work=[[The Daily Record]]|publisher=|date=|accessdate=May 6, 2011}}</ref> and Cowell's former ''[[American Idol]]'' colleague [[Paula Abdul]]<ref>http://thexfactor.blogs.fox.com/2011/05/08/paula-abdul-joins-cheryl-cole-l-a-reid-and-simon-cowell-on-the-x-factor-judges-panel/</ref> were confirmed to join Cowell in the judging panel. Other people who were in the running to join the judging panel included [[Nicole Scherzinger]], [[George Michael]],<ref name="Cina">{{cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/simon-cowell-confirms-paula-abdul-163888|title=Simon Cowell Confirms Paula Abdul Is on ‘X-Factor’ Judges Shortlist|last=Cina|first=Mark|date=March 3, 2011|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|accessdate=March 3, 2011|location=[[Los Angeles]]}}</ref> and [[Nicki Minaj]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Dinh|first=James|date=March 25, 2011|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1660668/simon-cowell-nicki-minaj-x-factor.jhtml |title=Simon Cowell Addresses Nicki Minaj 'X Factor' Judging Rumors|publisher=MTV|accessdate=May 6, 2011.</ref> [[Katy Perry]], [[Elton John]] and [[Jessica Simpson]] were also rumoured to be in the running, though Cowell denied that Perry and John were.<ref name="Cina"/>

Scherzinger and [[Steve Jones (presenter)|Steve Jones]] will host the series. Cowell had previously indicated that the show may have two hosts.<ref>McGonigle, Molly. (March 25, 2011) [http://wonderwall.msn.com/tv/simon-cowell-on-idol-i-would-have-gone-earlier-1611114.story Simon Cowell on 'Idol': 'I watched it once' | Story | Wonderwall]. Wonderwall.msn.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s141/the-x-factor-us/news/a318357/nicole-scherzinger-steve-jones-to-host-x-factor-usa.html|title=Nicole Scherzinger, Steve Jones to host 'X Factor' USA|last=Daniels|first=Colin|date=May 8, 2011|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hachette Filipacchi UK]]|accessdate=May 8, 2011|location=[[London]]}}</ref><ref>[http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Entertainment/20110325/simon-cowell-could-hire-two-hosts-for-us-x-factor-110325/ Cowell may prefer having two hosts for 'X Factor' – CTV News]. Ctv.ca. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref><ref>[http://entertainment.stv.tv/tv/238708-steve-jones-insists-he-is-still-up-for-us-x-factor-job/ Steve Jones insists he is still up for US X Factor job | TV: Latest News | STV Entertainment]. Entertainment.stv.tv (March 25, 2011). Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref> Other people who were speculated to host the series were ''[[High School Musical]]'' star [[Corbin Bleu]] and [[Dermot O'Leary]].<ref>Hibberd, James. (April 28, 2011) [http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/04/28/corbin-bleu-nicole-scherzinger-in-talks-to-host-x-factor/ 'The X Factor': Corbin Bleu in talks to co-host | Inside TV | EW.com]. Insidetv.ew.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref><ref name="Daily Mail 8 May 2011">http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1384954/Gary-Barlow-confirmed-new-UK-X-Factor-judge-Simon-Cowell-Cheryl-Cole-leave.html#ixzz1LoTVKTZT</ref> At one point, American singer-songwriter [[Lady Gaga]] was rumored to have a non-judging role on the show.<ref>{{cite web|author=Thursday, January 28, 2010, 08:43 GMT |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/news/a199850/cowell-wants-gaga-for-us-x-factor.html |title=TV – News – Cowell 'wants GaGa' for US 'X Factor' |publisher=Digital Spy |date=January 28, 2010 |accessdate=September 18, 2010}}</ref>


On May 26, it was reported that Cole had left the judging panel and is set to be replaced by Scherzinger. Although Cole's departure has not yet been confirmed by ''The X Factor'', reports vary over whether she was fired from the show because American audiences had trouble understanding her accent, because of a lack of chemistry between her and Abdul, or that she had stepped down herself due to homesickness.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-13558288 |title=Cheryl Cole is 'dropped by US X Factor' |author= |date=26 May 2011 |work= |publisher=BBC News |accessdate=26 May 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Showbiz-News/Cheryl-Cole-Reports-Singer-Is-Replaced-By-Nicole-Scherzinger-As-US-X-Factor-Judge-Over-Thick-Accent/Article/201105415999828?DCMP=News-search-sslc&lid=ARTICLE_15999828_CherylCole:ReportsSingerIsReplacedByNicoleScherzingerAsUSXFactorJudgeOverThickAccent&lpos=searchresults |title=Singer Cheryl Cole 'Dropped By US X Factor' |author= |date=26 May 2011 |work= |publisher=Sky News |accessdate=26 May 2011}}</ref>


==Format and prize==
The show is primarily concerned with identifying singing talent, though appearance, personality, stage presence and dance routines are also an important element of many performances. Each judge is assigned a category—girls under 25, boys under 25, individuals over 25, and groups (some of which are manufactured after the audition process).<ref name="pepsi1" /> Through the live shows, the judges act as mentors to the contestants helping decide song choices and styling. The judges also judge the other contestants from the other categories.{{Citation needed|date=March 2011}} The winner of the competition is awarded a recording contract, stated to be worth $5 million, with [[Syco Music]] in association with [[Sony Music Entertainment]].<ref name="Feb711a" /><ref name="Feb711b" /> Cowell said that the recording contract was the "largest guaranteed prize in television history." In comparison to the UK version of the show, the cost of recording and marketing the winning artist will be paid for separately from the $5 million initial contract payment, paid in five annual installments of $1 million.<ref name="Feb711a" />

There are five stages to The X Factor competition:
* Stage 1: Producers' auditions (these auditions decide who will sing in front of the judges)
* Stage 2: Judges' auditions
* Stage 3: Boot camp
* Stage 4: Visits to judges' houses
* Stage 5: Live shows (finals)

===Auditions===
The show is open to solo artists and vocal groups aged 12 and above, with no upper age limit.<ref name="Feb711a">{{cite news|url=http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=12858831|title='The X Factor' Winner to Get $5 Million Contract|date=February 7, 2011|agency=Associated Press|publisher=[[ABC News]]|accessdate=February 7, 2011}}</ref><ref name="Feb711b">{{cite web|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/02/07/us-thexfactor-idUSTRE7163SX20110207|title=U.S. X Factor to offer large record deal for winner|last=Kearney|first=Christine|coauthors=Patricia Reaney|date=February 7, 2011|work=[[Reuters]]|accessdate=February 7, 2011}}</ref> The successful auditionees will audition in front of the judges.

===Bootcamp and visits to judges' houses===
The contestants selected at auditions are further refined through a series of performances at "boot camp", and then at the "judges' houses", until a small number eventually progress to the live finals.They collectively choose 24 acts (six from each category) for the next round, and only then find out which category they are to mentor. During these stages, the producers allocate each of the judges a category to mentor. The judges then disband for the "visits to the judges' houses" round, where they reduce their six acts with a celebrity guest to three for the live shows.

===Live Shows===
The finals consist of a series of two live shows, the first featuring the contestants' performances and the second revealing the results of the public voting, culminating in one or more acts being eliminated. Celebrity guest performers also feature regularly.

===Post X Factor===
The winner of the competition is awarded a recording contract, stated to be worth $5 million, with [[Syco Music]] in association with [[Sony Music Entertainment]].<ref name="Feb711a" /><ref name="Feb711b" /> Cowell said that the recording contract was the "largest guaranteed prize in television history." In comparison to the UK version of the show, the cost of recording and marketing the winning artist will be paid for separately from the $5 million initial contract payment, paid in five annual installments of $1 million.<ref name="Feb711a" />

==Season 1 (2011)==
{{Main|The X Factor (U.S. season 1)}}
Auditions in front of the producers for the first season took place in Los Angeles, Miami, Newark/New York, Seattle, Chicago, and Dallas.<ref>[http://thexfactor.blogs.fox.com/2011/02/24/the-x-factor-unveils-dates-and-venues-for-the-5-million-auditions FOX Broadcasting Company – The X Factor USA – Simon Cowell's Brand New Singing Competition Comes To America Only On FOX]. Thexfactor.blogs.fox.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref> It was reported that ''The X Factor'' had broken the auditions record in [[Los Angeles]], on March 27.<ref>[http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s141/the-x-factor-us/news/a311337/x-factor-usa-breaks-audition-records-in-la.html 'X Factor' USA breaks audition records in LA – X Factor USA News – US TV]. Digital Spy (March 27, 2011). Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref> The last set of auditions that will take place in front of the judges and a live studio audience, and are scheduled to take place during May and June 2011.<ref>[http://www.on-camera-audiences.com/shows/show/337/The_X_Factor/ The X Factor]. On Camera Audiences. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref>

==International airing==
As the announcement of the show moving to America, Fox Network decided to host talks with several other broadcasters around the world about acquiring the rights to show the American version of the show in their country. As part of Cowell's contract, it was agreed that [[ITV]] in the [[United Kingdom]] would have rights to show the season, on its sister channel to which the original version of the show airs, [[ITV2]]. [[7Two]] in Australia will broadcast the season and others are to be announced.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.odt.co.nz/entertainment/television/123678/does-oz-have-x-factor |title=Does Oz have the X-factor? |date=31 August 2010 |accessdate=2011-01-21 |work=[[Otago Daily Times]] |publisher=[[Allied Press]]}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
|- style="background:#B0C4DE;"
! Country / Region
! Channel
|-
| United States (origin)
| [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]]
|-
| United Kingdom
| [[ITV2]]
|-
| France
| [[M6]] / [[W9]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}}
|-
| Canada
| [[CTV Television Network|CTV]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}}
|-
| Australia
| [[Seven Network|7Two]]
|-
| New Zealand
| [[TV3 (New Zealand)|TV3]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}}
|-
| Brazil
| [[Sony Entertainment Television (Latin America)|Sony Entertainment Television Brasil]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}}
|-
| Philippines
| [[GMA News TV]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}}
|-
| The Netherlands
| [[RTL 4]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}}
|}

==Media sponsorship==
On January 7, 2011, FOX, Syco Television, and FremantleMedia North American announced that [[Pepsi]] will be the official sponsor of ''The X Factor''.<ref name="pepsi1">{{cite web|url=http://xfactor.blogs.fox.com/2011/01/07/pepsi-is-announced-as-the-official-sponsor-of-the-x-factor/|title=PEPSI is Announced as the Official Sponsor of The X Factor!|date=January 7, 2011|work=[[Fox Broadcasting Company]]|accessdate=January 24, 2011}}</ref><ref name="pepsi2">{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/04/business/media/04adco.html?_r=2|title=Pepsi to Sponsor 'American Idol' Rival|last=Stelter|first=Brian|date=January 4, 2011|work=The New York Times|page=3|accessdate=January 24, 2011}}</ref> The sponsorship includes an extensive multi-platform on and off-air marketing partnership.<ref name="pepsi1" />

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.fox.com/xfactor/ ''The X Factor'' Official WebSite] (owned by [[Fox Interactive Media]])
*{{Facebook|TheXFactorUSA|''The X Factor''}}
*{{Twitter|TheXFactorUSA}}
*{{Youtube|u=TheXFactorUSA|title=''The X Factor''}}
*{{Myspace|TheXFactorUSA}}

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'''''The X Factor''''' is a [[reality television]] singing competition created by [[Simon Cowell]] and produced by [[Syco|Syco TV]],<ref name="syco2010">{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a197592/sony-confirms-cowell-green-venture.html|title=Sony confirms Cowell, Green venture|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|first=Alex|last=Wilkes|date=January 19, 2010|accessdate=January 21, 2010}}</ref> which is scheduled to premiere in September 2011<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a197970/ntas-cowell-vid.html|title=EXCLUSIVE: Cowell confirms start date for US 'X Factor'|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|first=Neil|last=Wilkes|coauthor=French, Dan|date=January 20, 2010|accessdate=January 20, 2010}}</ref> on [[Fox Broadcasting Company|FOX]].

As part of the [[The X Factor (TV series)|''The X Factor'' franchise]], the program's format has numerous differences from its rivals, including ''[[American Idol]]'', among others. The competition is open to both solo artists and groups and has no upper age limit. Each judge is assigned one of four categories—either girls under 25, boys under 25, individuals over 25, or groups (some of which are formed after the audition process).<ref name="pepsi1" /> Through the live shows, the judges act as mentors to their category, helping to decide song choices, styling and staging, while judging contestants from other categories; they also compete to ensure that their act wins the competition, thus, making them the winning judge.

==History==
In April 2009, reports surfaced that Cowell was attempting to launch ''The X Factor'' in [[United States|America]] after his contract ended with ''[[American Idol]]'' with the [[American Idol (season 9)|ninth season]].<ref name="American1">{{cite web |author= Hurrel, Will |title= Cowell Hints at US X Factor |url= http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/multi-platform/news/cowell-hints-at-us-x-factor/2020988.article |publisher= |date=April 22, 2009 |accessdate=October 8, 2009}}</ref> Under his then-current contract, Cowell was forbidden from launching ''The X Factor'' as a rival show to ''Idol''.<ref name="American1" /> In September of that year [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]], the broadcaster of ''American Idol'', signed the deal to launch the American version.

On January 11, 2010, [[News Corporation]] (through [[Fox News]] in the US and ''[[The Times]]'' in the UK) reported that Cowell would leave ''American Idol'' after [[American Idol (season 9)|season 9]] so he could bring ''The X Factor'' to the United States in September 2011.
Cowell told the ''[[Television Critics Association]]'' that he was leaving ''American Idol'' so that in 2011 he can judge and act as executive producer of the U.S version of ''The X Factor''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://tv.uk.msn.com/photos/photos.aspx?cp-documentid=151320909|title=Cowell quits American Idol|publisher=[[Microsoft]]|work=[[MSN]]|last=Cooper|first=Lorna|date=January 11, 2010}} Retrieved January 11, 2010.</ref>
Additionally, Cowell signed a long-term business deal with [[Sony Music Entertainment]] who already support [[Syco Music]] artists in the UK and will now be involved with the artists on the U.S. version of the show as well as becoming involved in the production of the show.<ref name="syco2010"/>

In November 2010, FOX began airing short commercials for the program which displayed the text "Coming to America Fall 2011".<ref name="pepsi2" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2010/11/24/the-x-factor-fox-promo-simon-cowell/|title='The X Factor' exclusive: First look at Fox's promo!|last=Slezak|first=Michael|date=November 24, 2010|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|accessdate=January 24, 2011}}</ref> ''[[The New York Times]]'' described the commercials as the network trying to set up "The X Factor" as a television event.<ref name="pepsi2" /> In February 2011, during the [[Super Bowl XLV]], FOX unveiled the official logo for the show in a promo starring Cowell.<ref name="UnXploding Simon - THE X FACTOR">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCnDO5N-t68]</ref> A second promo was shown during that night's episode of [[Glee]], featuring [[Katy Perry]], [[Justin Bieber]], [[The Black Eyed Peas]], [[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]], [[Lady GaGa]], the [[Pussycat Dolls]] and [[Madonna]]. This promo started speculation on who will be joining Cowell on the judging panel on the show.<ref name="Have You Got It? - THE X FACTOR">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FCVvZrmv3s]</ref>

==Judges and hosts==


At the time of announcing the U.S. version, Cowell was the only confirmed judge for the show.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/americanidol/news/a195683/simon-cowell-quits-american-idol.html|title=Simon Cowell quits American Idol|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|last=Wilkes|first=Neil|date=January 11, 2010|accessdate=January 12, 2010}}</ref> He later said that he was taking the choices of who to join him on the show very seriously, saying, "It's pointless hiring judges who don't know anything about the music business. I'll probably go and find someone who did what I did for a living. I was an A&R guy for 20 years."<ref name="nypostjan15">{{cite news|url=http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/what_cowell_gave_up_for_2MAHTVyZXbE9q2KUmbj2UP|title=What Simon Cowell gave up for 'X Factor'|publisher=NYP Holdings, Inc.|work=[[New York Post]]|date=January 15, 2010|accessdate=January 15, 2010}}</ref> In 2011, [[Grammy Award]]-winning [[Record industry|record executive]], [[songwriter]], and [[record producer]] [[L.A. Reid|Antonio "L.A." Reid]],<ref name="lareid1">{{cite web |url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/03/18/la-reid-x-factor/ |title=Official: L.A. Reid signed as 'X Factor' judge |publisher=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|date=Mar 18, 2011 |accessdate=Mar 18, 2011}}</ref><ref name="lareid2">{{cite web|url=http://www.facebook.com/#!/notes/the-x-factor-usa/breaking-news-grammy-winning-music-mogul-antonio-la-reid-to-join-simon-cowell-as/133583453380296|title=Breaking News: Grammy-winning music mogul Antonio “L.A” Reid to join Simon Cowell as a judge on The X Factor!|date=March 18, 2011|work=The X Factor|publisher=Facebook|accessdate=March 18, 2011}}</ref> former British ''The X Factor'' judge [[Cheryl Cole]],<ref name="Cheryl confirmed">{{cite web|last=Plunkett|first=John|title=Cheryl Cole confirmed as US X Factor judge.'|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/2011/may/05/cheryl-cole-us-x-factor-judge|publisher=The Guardian|accessdate=May 5, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|first=|last=|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/2011/04/26/cheryl-cole-finally-confirmed-as-judge-on-us-x-factor-as-simon-cowell-gushes-she-s-special-86908-23087359/ |title=Cheryl Cole finally confirmed as judge on US X Factor as Simon Cowell gushes she's 'special'|work=[[The Daily Record]]|publisher=|date=|accessdate=May 6, 2011}}</ref> and Cowell's former ''[[American Idol]]'' colleague [[Paula Abdul]]<ref>http://thexfactor.blogs.fox.com/2011/05/08/paula-abdul-joins-cheryl-cole-l-a-reid-and-simon-cowell-on-the-x-factor-judges-panel/</ref> were confirmed to join Cowell in the judging panel. Other people who were in the running to join the judging panel included [[Nicole Scherzinger]], [[George Michael]],<ref name="Cina">{{cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/simon-cowell-confirms-paula-abdul-163888|title=Simon Cowell Confirms Paula Abdul Is on ‘X-Factor’ Judges Shortlist|last=Cina|first=Mark|date=March 3, 2011|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|accessdate=March 3, 2011|location=[[Los Angeles]]}}</ref> and [[Nicki Minaj]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Dinh|first=James|date=March 25, 2011|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1660668/simon-cowell-nicki-minaj-x-factor.jhtml |title=Simon Cowell Addresses Nicki Minaj 'X Factor' Judging Rumors|publisher=MTV|accessdate=May 6, 2011.</ref> [[Katy Perry]], [[Elton John]] and [[Jessica Simpson]] were also rumoured to be in the running, though Cowell denied that Perry and John were.<ref name="Cina"/>

Scherzinger and [[Steve Jones (presenter)|Steve Jones]] will host the series. Cowell had previously indicated that the show may have two hosts.<ref>McGonigle, Molly. (March 25, 2011) [http://wonderwall.msn.com/tv/simon-cowell-on-idol-i-would-have-gone-earlier-1611114.story Simon Cowell on 'Idol': 'I watched it once' | Story | Wonderwall]. Wonderwall.msn.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s141/the-x-factor-us/news/a318357/nicole-scherzinger-steve-jones-to-host-x-factor-usa.html|title=Nicole Scherzinger, Steve Jones to host 'X Factor' USA|last=Daniels|first=Colin|date=May 8, 2011|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hachette Filipacchi UK]]|accessdate=May 8, 2011|location=[[London]]}}</ref><ref>[http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Entertainment/20110325/simon-cowell-could-hire-two-hosts-for-us-x-factor-110325/ Cowell may prefer having two hosts for 'X Factor' – CTV News]. Ctv.ca. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref><ref>[http://entertainment.stv.tv/tv/238708-steve-jones-insists-he-is-still-up-for-us-x-factor-job/ Steve Jones insists he is still up for US X Factor job | TV: Latest News | STV Entertainment]. Entertainment.stv.tv (March 25, 2011). Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref> Other people who were speculated to host the series were ''[[High School Musical]]'' star [[Corbin Bleu]] and [[Dermot O'Leary]].<ref>Hibberd, James. (April 28, 2011) [http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/04/28/corbin-bleu-nicole-scherzinger-in-talks-to-host-x-factor/ 'The X Factor': Corbin Bleu in talks to co-host | Inside TV | EW.com]. Insidetv.ew.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref><ref name="Daily Mail 8 May 2011">http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1384954/Gary-Barlow-confirmed-new-UK-X-Factor-judge-Simon-Cowell-Cheryl-Cole-leave.html#ixzz1LoTVKTZT</ref> At one point, American singer-songwriter [[Lady Gaga]] was rumored to have a non-judging role on the show.<ref>{{cite web|author=Thursday, January 28, 2010, 08:43 GMT |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/news/a199850/cowell-wants-gaga-for-us-x-factor.html |title=TV – News – Cowell 'wants GaGa' for US 'X Factor' |publisher=Digital Spy |date=January 28, 2010 |accessdate=September 18, 2010}}</ref>


On May 26, it was reported that Cole had left the judging panel and is set to be replaced by Scherzinger. Although Cole's departure has not yet been confirmed by ''The X Factor'', reports vary over whether she was fired from the show because American audiences had trouble understanding her accent, because of a lack of chemistry between her and Abdul, or that she had stepped down herself due to homesickness.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-13558288 |title=Cheryl Cole is 'dropped by US X Factor' |author= |date=26 May 2011 |work= |publisher=BBC News |accessdate=26 May 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Showbiz-News/Cheryl-Cole-Reports-Singer-Is-Replaced-By-Nicole-Scherzinger-As-US-X-Factor-Judge-Over-Thick-Accent/Article/201105415999828?DCMP=News-search-sslc&lid=ARTICLE_15999828_CherylCole:ReportsSingerIsReplacedByNicoleScherzingerAsUSXFactorJudgeOverThickAccent&lpos=searchresults |title=Singer Cheryl Cole 'Dropped By US X Factor' |author= |date=26 May 2011 |work= |publisher=Sky News |accessdate=26 May 2011}}</ref>


==Format and prize==
The show is primarily concerned with identifying singing talent, though appearance, personality, stage presence and dance routines are also an important element of many performances. Each judge is assigned a category—girls under 25, boys under 25, individuals over 25, and groups (some of which are manufactured after the audition process).<ref name="pepsi1" /> Through the live shows, the judges act as mentors to the contestants helping decide song choices and styling. The judges also judge the other contestants from the other categories.{{Citation needed|date=March 2011}} The winner of the competition is awarded a recording contract, stated to be worth $5 million, with [[Syco Music]] in association with [[Sony Music Entertainment]].<ref name="Feb711a" /><ref name="Feb711b" /> Cowell said that the recording contract was the "largest guaranteed prize in television history." In comparison to the UK version of the show, the cost of recording and marketing the winning artist will be paid for separately from the $5 million initial contract payment, paid in five annual installments of $1 million.<ref name="Feb711a" />

There are five stages to The X Factor competition:
* Stage 1: Producers' auditions (these auditions decide who will sing in front of the judges)
* Stage 2: Judges' auditions
* Stage 3: Boot camp
* Stage 4: Visits to judges' houses
* Stage 5: Live shows (finals)

===Auditions===
The show is open to solo artists and vocal groups aged 12 and above, with no upper age limit.<ref name="Feb711a">{{cite news|url=http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=12858831|title='The X Factor' Winner to Get $5 Million Contract|date=February 7, 2011|agency=Associated Press|publisher=[[ABC News]]|accessdate=February 7, 2011}}</ref><ref name="Feb711b">{{cite web|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/02/07/us-thexfactor-idUSTRE7163SX20110207|title=U.S. X Factor to offer large record deal for winner|last=Kearney|first=Christine|coauthors=Patricia Reaney|date=February 7, 2011|work=[[Reuters]]|accessdate=February 7, 2011}}</ref> The successful auditionees will audition in front of the judges.

===Bootcamp and visits to judges' houses===
The contestants selected at auditions are further refined through a series of performances at "boot camp", and then at the "judges' houses", until a small number eventually progress to the live finals.They collectively choose 24 acts (six from each category) for the next round, and only then find out which category they are to mentor. During these stages, the producers allocate each of the judges a category to mentor. The judges then disband for the "visits to the judges' houses" round, where they reduce their six acts with a celebrity guest to three for the live shows.

===Live Shows===
The finals consist of a series of two live shows, the first featuring the contestants' performances and the second revealing the results of the public voting, culminating in one or more acts being eliminated. Celebrity guest performers also feature regularly.

===Post X Factor===
The winner of the competition is awarded a recording contract, stated to be worth $5 million, with [[Syco Music]] in association with [[Sony Music Entertainment]].<ref name="Feb711a" /><ref name="Feb711b" /> Cowell said that the recording contract was the "largest guaranteed prize in television history." In comparison to the UK version of the show, the cost of recording and marketing the winning artist will be paid for separately from the $5 million initial contract payment, paid in five annual installments of $1 million.<ref name="Feb711a" />

==Season 1 (2011)==
{{Main|The X Factor (U.S. season 1)}}
Auditions in front of the producers for the first season took place in Los Angeles, Miami, Newark/New York, Seattle, Chicago, and Dallas.<ref>[http://thexfactor.blogs.fox.com/2011/02/24/the-x-factor-unveils-dates-and-venues-for-the-5-million-auditions FOX Broadcasting Company – The X Factor USA – Simon Cowell's Brand New Singing Competition Comes To America Only On FOX]. Thexfactor.blogs.fox.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref> It was reported that ''The X Factor'' had broken the auditions record in [[Los Angeles]], on March 27.<ref>[http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s141/the-x-factor-us/news/a311337/x-factor-usa-breaks-audition-records-in-la.html 'X Factor' USA breaks audition records in LA – X Factor USA News – US TV]. Digital Spy (March 27, 2011). Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref> The last set of auditions that will take place in front of the judges and a live studio audience, and are scheduled to take place during May and June 2011.<ref>[http://www.on-camera-audiences.com/shows/show/337/The_X_Factor/ The X Factor]. On Camera Audiences. Retrieved on May 6, 2011.</ref>

==International airing==
As the announcement of the show moving to America, Fox Network decided to host talks with several other broadcasters around the world about acquiring the rights to show the American version of the show in their country. As part of Cowell's contract, it was agreed that [[ITV]] in the [[United Kingdom]] would have rights to show the season, on its sister channel to which the original version of the show airs, [[ITV2]]. [[7Two]] in Australia will broadcast the season and others are to be announced.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.odt.co.nz/entertainment/television/123678/does-oz-have-x-factor |title=Does Oz have the X-factor? |date=31 August 2010 |accessdate=2011-01-21 |work=[[Otago Daily Times]] |publisher=[[Allied Press]]}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
|- style="background:#B0C4DE;"
! Country / Region
! Channel
|-
| United States (origin)
| [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]]
|-
| United Kingdom
| [[ITV2]]
|-
| France
| [[M6]] / [[W9]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}}
|-
| Canada
| [[CTV Television Network|CTV]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}}
|-
| Australia
| [[Seven Network|7Two]]
|-
| New Zealand
| [[TV3 (New Zealand)|TV3]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}}
|-
| Brazil
| [[Sony Entertainment Television (Latin America)|Sony Entertainment Television Brasil]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}}
|-
| Philippines
| [[GMA News TV]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}}
|-
| The Netherlands
| [[RTL 4]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}}
|}

==Media sponsorship==
On January 7, 2011, FOX, Syco Television, and FremantleMedia North American announced that [[Pepsi]] will be the official sponsor of ''The X Factor''.<ref name="pepsi1">{{cite web|url=http://xfactor.blogs.fox.com/2011/01/07/pepsi-is-announced-as-the-official-sponsor-of-the-x-factor/|title=PEPSI is Announced as the Official Sponsor of The X Factor!|date=January 7, 2011|work=[[Fox Broadcasting Company]]|accessdate=January 24, 2011}}</ref><ref name="pepsi2">{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/04/business/media/04adco.html?_r=2|title=Pepsi to Sponsor 'American Idol' Rival|last=Stelter|first=Brian|date=January 4, 2011|work=The New York Times|page=3|accessdate=January 24, 2011}}</ref> The sponsorship includes an extensive multi-platform on and off-air marketing partnership.<ref name="pepsi1" />

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.fox.com/xfactor/ ''The X Factor'' Official WebSite] (owned by [[Fox Interactive Media]])
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*{{Twitter|TheXFactorUSA}}
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