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Nitro Circus 
Format Reality television Created by Gregg Godfrey
Jeremy Rawle
Jeff Tremaine
Travis Pastrana
Johnny Knoxville
Trip TaylorStarring Travis Pastrana
Andy Bell
Jolene Van Vugt
Greg Powell
Jim DeChamp
Erik Roner
Tommy PassemanteOpening theme "The State of Massachusetts" by Dropkick Murphys No. of seasons 2 No. of episodes 21 Production Executive producer(s) Gregg Godfrey
Jeremy Rawle
Jeff Tremaine
Travis Pastrana
Johnny Knoxville
Trip TaylorRunning time 22 – 23 Minutes 30 minutes including commercials Production company(s) Dickhouse Productions Broadcast Original channel Fuel TV[1](miniseries)
MTVOriginal run June 23, 2006 – February 8, 2009 (As miniseries)
June 23, 2009 – October 22, 2009 (As series)External links Website Nitro Circus is an American television series that featured Travis Pastrana and his friends traveling around the world riding dirtbikes, base jumping, and performing reckless stunts. It was originally run as a miniseries in 2006 on Fuel TV. In January 2009, it began running as an episodic reality television show on MTV that featured people performing various dangerous stunts. The series officially debuted on February 8, 2009. Season 2 premiered on August 27, 2009.
On June 23, 2010, cast member Jim DeChamp posted on his personal Facebook page that MTV had cancelled the show.
As of June 23 2010, the show has been removed from MTV's Current Shows page.
On June 23, 2010 while touring with Nitro Circus in Australia, Travis Pastrana was asked if he would be continuing with the show. He replied "We'll see what happens when we get back to America".
On June 23, 2010, cast member Tommy Passemante announced on Twitter that "There will not be a season 3 of Nitro Circus. Bigger news to come."
On June 23, 2010, cast member Special Gregg Powell replied to numerous questions about a 3rd season of Nitro Circus, "How about Nitro Circus 3D Movie instead? Well, It's gonna happen so hang till summer 2011." This is most likely the bigger news that cast member (Street Bike) Tommy Passemante mentioned on September the 4th.
Contents
Cast
- Travis Pastrana
- Title: Pro action sports athlete
- Pastrana is the Ring-Leader of the Nitro Circus Crew, and is usually the first to attempt any stunt involving dirt bikes or BMX bikes.
- Andy Bell
- Title: Washed-up motorcycle rider
- Former FMX rider. Bell holds a rivalry with Pastrana involving Big Wheel tricycles stemming from the first episode of the series.
- Jolene Van Vugt
- Title:Pro moto cross racer
- Canadian Female Motocross Champion. She joins Pastrana in many stunts involving dirt bikes. Van Vugt took on more of a cheerleading role in the second season after breaking her arm and can be seen wearing a pink cast throughout the season.
- Jim DeChamp
- Title: Pro mountainbiker
- Pro mountain bike downhill racer and freestyle rider. He has been friends with Pastrana since childhood. They collaborate on many stunts together on the show. Became the first person to land a front-flip on a motorbike to dirt, as seen in the last episode of the first season.
- Erik Roner
- Title: Pro skier/base jumper
- Pro extreme skier and base jumper. Roner is usually the first to attempt any stunt involving snow.
- Tommy Passemante
- Title: Construction worker
- A former Stunt Rider (Street-Bikes). Known by his nickname "Street Bike Tommy", which he received after a failed stunt where he attempted to front flip his GSXR into the foam pit, Overshooting and breaking both his legs. He is the general comic relief member of the crew. Usually used on stunts that are the most dangerous while requiring the least amount of talent.
- Greg Powell
- Title: Travis' cousin
- Pastrana's Cousin. Powell goes by the nickname "Special Greg". Special is the all around member of the team, and generally attempts any stunt on the show. Greg was a wide receiver (primarily used on special teams) on the University of Maryland football team from 2003–06.[2]
Besides the Nitro Crew, a number of other athletes and members of the production crew made regular on-screen appearances, including executive producers and creators Jeremy Rawle, Gregg Godfrey, Jeff Tremaine and Johnny Knoxville, mechanic Hubert Rowland, former motocross rider Ronnie Renner, pro wakeboarder Parks Bonifay, and pro skydiver Scott Palmer.
Episode
Season 1
- Episode 1: "Welcome to Pastranaland"
- Airdate: February 8, 2009
- Guest appearance(s): Bob Burnquist, Tony Hawk and Johnny Knoxville
- Airdate: February 8, 2009
- Episode 2: "Lake Medina"
- Airdate: February 16, 2009
- Guest appearance(s): Parks Bonifay and Mat Hoffman
- Airdate: February 16, 2009
- Episode 3: "Las Vegas"
- Airdate: February 22, 2009
- Guest appearance(s): Bam Margera, Brandon Novak, T.J. Lavin, Dan Joyce and Carey Hart
- Airdate: February 22, 2009
- Episode 4: "Hell Compound"
- Airdate: March 1, 2009
- Guest appearance(s): Jeff Tremaine
- Airdate: March 1, 2009
- Episode 5: "Home Sweet Home"
- Airdate: March 8, 2009
- Guest appearance(s): Mark Zupan
- Airdate: March 8, 2009
- Episode 6: "The Circus Heads West"
- Airdate: March 15, 2009
- Guest appearance(s): Rob Dyrdek, Johnny Knoxville and Chris Pontius
- Airdate: March 15, 2009
- Episode 7: "Nitro in the Guinness Book"
- Airdate: March 22, 2009
- Guest appearance(s): N/A
- Airdate: March 22, 2009
- Episode 8: "Hollywood Nitro"
- Airdate: March 29, 2009
- Guest appearance(s): Gary Coleman, Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Jeff Tremaine and Colin McKay
- Airdate: March 29, 2009
- Episode 9: "Panamania"
- Airdate: April 5, 2009
- Guest appearance(s): Parks Bonifay
- Airdate: April 5, 2009
- Episode 10: "Puerto Rico"
- Airdate: April 12, 2009
- Guest appearance(s): Miguel Cotto
- Airdate: April 12, 2009
- Episode 11: "Nitro Winter Wonderland"
- Airdate: April 19, 2009
- Guest appearance(s): T.J. Lavin, Mark Zupan and Jeff Tremaine
- Airdate: April 19, 2009
- Episode 12: "Jamaican Me Crazy"
- Airdate: April 26, 2009
- Guest appearance(s): Johnny Knoxville
- Airdate: April 26, 2009
Season 2
- Episode 1: "Nitro City"
- Airdate: August 27, 2009
- Guest appearance(s): Johnny Knoxville and Jukka Hilden
- Airdate: August 27, 2009
- Episode 2: "Hydro Circus"
- Airdate: September 3, 2009
- Guest appearance(s): N/A
- Airdate: September 3, 2009
- Episode 3: "Go Big or Go Foam"
- Airdate: September 10, 2009
- Guest appearance(s): Mat Hoffman, Johnny Knoxville and Jeff Tremaine
- Airdate: September 10, 2009
- Episode 4: "Southern Discomfort"
- Airdate: September 17, 2009
- Guest appearance(s): N/A
- Airdate: September 17, 2009
- Episode 5: "No Right Churn"
- Airdate: September 24, 2009
- Guest appearance(s): Bam Margera, Brandon Novak and Jeff Tremaine
- Airdate: September 24, 2009
- Episode 6: "Mud and Guts"
- Airdate: October 1, 2009
- Guest appearance(s): N/A
- Airdate: October 1, 2009
- Episode 7: "Nitro Circus Circus"
- Airdate: October 8, 2009
- Guest appearance(s): Rob Dyrdek and Tony Hawk
- Airdate: October 8, 2009
- Episode 8: "Nitro Ut-Opia"
- Airdate: October 15, 2009
- Guest appearance(s): N/A
- Airdate: October 15, 2009
- Episode 9: "Epic Pass/Epic Fall"
- Airdate: October 22, 2009
- Guest appearance(s): Johnny Knoxville and Bob Burnquist (uncredited)
- Airdate: October 22, 2009
DVD releases
Both seasons of Nitro Circus have been released in Region 1, with only the first season released in Region 2 and Region 4.
Season Episodes Season premiere Season finale DVD releases Region 1 Region 2 Region 4 One 12 February 8, 2009 April 26, 2009 September 8, 2009 August 2, 2010 September 2, 2010 Two 9 August 27, 2009 October 22, 2009 June 1, 2010 TBA TBA 3D Movie (2011)
On the 13th of May 2010, Andy Bell stated via Facebook that a movie has been planned to begin filming this fall, and is set to make a release at cinemas in 3D. He stated in the meantime, the site will keep getting updated and "will keep everyone entertained".[3]
Again in an interview with Andy Bell, he stated that the planned "3D movie" will begin shooting in January and have a 2011 October release. He also mentioned that since breaking off from MTV, there are no restrictions in terms of health and safety, meaning the ideas will be even crazier. [4]
On the 12th January 2011, Travis Pastrana officially announced on YouTube[5] that the 3D movie is on its way.
On February 16th 2011, Andy Bell stated during a webcast that they were beginning filming in April of 2011, and that it had been pushed back because the Nitro Circus live tour had conflicting dates. [6]
Jim DeChamp suffered a serious back injury on June 29th, 2011 while taping for the upcoming movie Nitro Circus 3D. After surgery, doctors now say there was no spinal damage and they expect him to make a full recovery. [7]
References
- ^ Tv.Com listing of Fuel TV,
- ^ http://www.umterps.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/powell_greg00.html
- ^ http://www.facebook.com/NitroCircusAndyBell/posts/121181751244076
- ^ http://www.nitrocircus.com/videos/0-Transworld_Motocross_Interview_with_Andy_Bell-299.html
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzd0hH2rqxk
- ^ http://www.nitrocircus.com/videos/0-Andy_Bell_Live_QampA_Webcast_Feb_16_2011-338.html
- ^ http://sports.espn.go.com/action/fmx/news/story?id=6731513
External links
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- 2000s American television series
- MTV television series
- American reality television series
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