CJ the DJ
| Company type | Animated television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Entertainment |
| Founder | Stu Connolly, Mark Gravas |
Area served | Australia, France, Malaysia, Brazil, Israel, Portugal, Finland |
| Products | Television series (52 episodes) |
CJ the DJ is an animated series produced through a collaboration between French, Malaysian, and Australian studios, which debuted on ABC3. Developed by Stu Connolly and Mark Gravas, the show comprises 52 episodes.
Overview
The series centers on 13-year-old CJ and her companions Lesley and Si as they chase their ambition to become DJs. Despite facing limited encouragement from their community, they perform at events, market their talents, and continuously hone their skills.
Characters
Cathleen Jones—known as CJ—is the 13-year-old lead character with a deep enthusiasm for music and a distinctive perspective, aiming to establish herself as a DJ.
Lesley Smiles, CJ’s friend, contrasts CJ’s personality but shares a strong connection through their unique traits.
Si, CJ’s closest friend and neighbor originally from New Zealand, is gifted musically and has a strong affinity for classical compositions.
Arnis operates the record shop "A-Trax," providing CJ with performance opportunities and encouragement.
Lyle, an employee at Arnis’ store, harbors secret feelings for CJ but frequently mocks her.
The Patel Twins, driven by a desire for recognition, work at their father’s convenience store and often undermine CJ by appropriating her gigs, songs, and identity.
Charley Jones, CJ’s ten-year-old sister, is fashion-savvy and regularly teases CJ.
Gene Jones, CJ’s father, performs in a band with limited success while maintaining a youthful lifestyle.
Marsha Jones, the family’s main breadwinner and CJ’s mother, is pragmatic and was formerly the lead guitarist and vocalist in an all-female punk group.
Recurring antagonist Mr. Truman, the science teacher, frequently opposes CJ.
Episodes
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DVD releases
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation issued the first DVD of CJ the DJ on 1 July 2010, containing the first eight episodes.
| Title | Release date | Episodes |
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| CJ The DJ: Mixin' It Up! | 1 July 2010 | 1.The Set Up Gig 2.Ring Ring 3.What's in a Name? 4.Droppin' Science 5.The Axe Factor 6.Original Popcorn 7.Licked in the Mix 8.Garage Clip |
Digital downloads
The complete first season of CJ the DJ, split into Volumes 1 (episodes 1–26) and 2 (episodes 27–52), can be purchased through the ABC Online Store.
ABC iView
For a limited duration, CJ the DJ was accessible for streaming on ABC iView.
International broadcast
- Brazil: Gloob
- Israel: Arutz HaYeladim (סי ג'יי הדי ג'יי)
- Portugal: RTP2
- Malaysia: TV2
- Finland: MTV Juniori