LXD Beast: Season 1

1.1 The Tale of Trevor Drift

At his senior prom, a seemingly ordinary teenager, Trevor Drift, discovers his extraordinary abilities.
Air Date: 7/7/10
Runtime: 13:40
Avg. Hulu Rating: 3.5/10

Crew
Jon M. Chu: Director/Creator/Writer/Editor
Hieu Ho: Producer
Jonathan 'Legacy' Perez: Choreographer
Ryan Landel: Supplementary Producer (through Land Elsewhere)
Christina Ferguson: Supplementary Producer (through Land Elsewhere)
Scott Erlich: Agility Studios CEO
Alice Brooks: Director of Photography
Nathan Lanier: Composer
Moe Moe Lwin: Production Design
Cole Walliser: Editor

Cast
Luis 'Luigi' Rosado: Trevor Drift
Wilbur 'Wilpower' Urbina: Joe Drift
Carly Lang: Alice Wondershaw
Ryan Hansen: Brendan Broman
Ivan 'Flipz' Velez: Observer
Josh 'Milky' Ayers: Observer
Jaime 'Venum' Burgos: Observer
Daniel 'Cloud' Campos: Illister
Ian Gotler: DJ Skratch
Alazay Albuquerque: Young Trevor Drift
Jon Chu: High School Announcer (over Intercom)
Aja George: Stereo (at Prom)
Shonnie Solomon: Phono (at Prom)
Terence Dickson: Minijack (at Prom)
Christa Lewis: Parvine (at Prom)
Sean 'Fresh' Redding: Polo (at Prom)
Robert Rich: Gus (at Prom)
Diva Zappa: Ruth (at Prom)
Narrator: Roger Aaron Brown

Music
District 78
Trivia
-The fanboys (Stereo, Phono, Minijack) make a cameo at prom, indicating that they go to the same school as Trevor Drift.
-Director/Creator/Writer Jon M. Chu is actually the voice heard over the intercom giving the announcements.
-Carly Lang, who plays Alice Wondershaw, is actually an experienced dancer, and has worked with Jon Chu on both "Step Up 2 the Streets" and "Step Up 3D."
-Luigi revealed that he bases his character according to his own personality.

1.2 Antigravity Heroes
Two best friends break into a warehouse and uncover strange artifacts that unleash incredible powers.
Air date: 7/7/10
Runtime: 8:51
Avg. Hulu Rating: 3.5/5

Crew
Jon M. Chu: Director/Creator/Writer/Editor
Hieu Ho: Producer
Harry Shum, Jr.: Choreographer
Chris Scott: Choreographer
Ryan Landel: Supplementary Producer (through Land Elsewhere)
Christina Ferguson: Supplementary Producer (through Land Elsewhere)
Andrew Wareszewski: 'Meet the Cast: Madd Chadd' Director
Scott Erlich: Agility Studios CEO
Nathan Lanier: Composer
Alice Brooks: Director of Photography
Matthew Gilna: Editor
Moe Moe Lwin: Production Design
Darragh Marmorstein: Costume Designer

Cast
'Madd Chadd' Chad Smith: Sp3cimen
Marie 'Pandora' Medina: Autumn
John 'JRock' Nelson: Dark Docor
Shelby Rabara: Dark Nurse
Boppin' Andre: LXD Elder/Invalid
Todd 'PopnTod' Breithaupt: Robot
Adrian 'Lobo' Miramontes: Robot
Josh 'Ace' Ventura: Robot
Kenneth 'Free' Crawford: Robot
Mike Munich: Dark Patient
Annie Blankenship: Dark Patient
Elizabeth Petrin: Dark Patient
Matt Tseng: Dark Patient
Monster: Dog
Narrator: Roger Aaron Brown

Music
"Forbidden Friendship Variation" by Paul Dateh
Unknown Track by Paul Dateh

Trivia
-Mike Munich, who plays one of the hospital dancers, previously toured with the LXD when he performed with Vocal Adrenaline for Glee. Shelby Rabara also went on tour, performing with both Glee and the LXD.
-Jon Chu's dog, Monser, appears in this episode.
-PopnTod is often mistaken in this episode as "Step Up 2" star Adam Sevani.
-Shelby Rabara relates her character to comic book villian Catwoman: "She's super mysterious and sexy, and a bad guy all at the same time, and I feel like the Dark Nurse has some parallels with Catwoman."
-Boppin' Andre, despite having virtually no dancing in the episode, is a renound popper, and is in fact, a mentor and friend to Madd Chadd.

1.4 The Uprising Begins
Two long-time enemies, Tendo and Spex, face-off in an action-packed after-hours showdown.
Air Date: 7/21/10
Runtime: 7:16
Avg. Hulu Rating: 3.5/5

Crew
Scott Speer: Director
Jon Chu: Creator/Writer
Hieu Ho: Producer
Harry Shum, Jr.: Choreographer
Chris Scott: Choreographer
Ryan Landels: Supplementary Producer (through Land Elsewhere)
Christina Ferguson: Supplementary Producer (through Land Elsewhere)
Scott Erlich: Agility Studios CEO
Alice Brooks: Director of Photography
Nathan Lanier: Composer
Keith Aleshare: Production Design
Darragh Marmorstein: Costume Design

Cast
Richard 'Steelo' Vasquez: Spexor D.
Oscar Orosco: Tendo
Vivian Bang: Miss Harlow
Michael Nanfria: Boss
Roger Aaron Brown: Narrator

Trivia
-This is the first episode to be directed by somebody other than Jon M. Chu.
-This is the first LXD episode directed by Scott Speer.
-Though not specified in the episode, Spex works as a lawyer.

1.5 The Lettermakers
With the Uprising having begun, it is up to the Lettermakers to assemble The LXD army and recruit fresh blood to fight the ultimate battle.
Air Date: 7/21/10
Runtime: 3:54
Avg. Hulu Rating: 3.5/5

Crew
Ryan Landels: Director
Jon Chu: Writer/Creator/Editor
Hieu Ho: Producer
Harry Shum: Choreographer
Chris Scott: Choreographer
Kevin Maher: Assistant Choreographer
Christina Ferguson: Supplementary Producer (through Land Elsewhere)
Scott Erlich: Agility Studios CEO
Alice Brooks: Director of Photography
Avi Youabian: Editor
Nathan Lanier: Composer
Kunal Rajan: Sound Effects
Keith Aleshire: Production Design
Darragh Marmorstein: Costume Designer
Avi Youabian: Editor

Cast
Christopher 'Lil C' Toler: Z
Aaron 'Duece' Cooke: Dante
Philip 'Spee-D' Albuquerque: Swoop
Jaime 'Venum' Burgos: Observer
Ivan 'Flipz' Velez: Observer
Josh 'Milky' Ayers: Observer
Narrator: Roger Aaron Brown

Trivia
-This is the first episode to be directed by Ryan Landels.
-Ryan Landels, the director of the episode, is also the supplementary producer for the LXD, and puts together all the behind-the-scenes features.
-The skin color of the man writing the letters is white, yet both of the main characters are black.

1.6 Duet
Former LXD members now in hiding are called to action with the start of the Uprising.
Air Date: 7/28/2010
Runtime: 5:26
Avg. Hulu Rating: 3.5/5

Crew
Scott Speer: Director
Jon Chu: Creator/Writer
Hieu Ho: Producer
Harry Shum, Jr.: Choreographer
Chris Scott: Choreographer
Galen Hooks: Choreographer
Kevin Maher: Assistant Choreographer
Ryan Landels: Supplementary Producer (through Land Elsewhere)
Christina Ferguson: Supplementary Producer (through Land Elsewhere)
Scott Erlich: Agility Studios CEO
Alice Brooks: Director of Photography
Nathan Lanier: Composer
Keith Aleshare: Production Design
Logan Hefflefinger: Editor
Darragh Marmorstein: Costume Design

Cast
Galen Hooks: Ninjato
William Wingfield: Katana
Narrator: Roger Aaron Brown

Duet Music
Song: "Lamb" by Angelica; Between Darkness and Wonder

Trivia
-This is Jon Chu's favorite episode of Season 1.
-The names of 'Ninjato' of 'Katana' originate from Japanese swords.
-Ninjato's letter to Katana reads, "Katana, You are a dear friend to me. But this relationship is not good for me right now. We must move on. I respect you so much and I know this will be painful but it is for the best. We have had some great times together and I will always treasure those memories. Don't blame yourself; this is just not the right time or situation for me. Goodbye. Jato."
-Katana's letter to Ninjato reads, "Dear Jato, I really enjoyed our time together. Being with you these --- has shown me what is mi---. I guess what I'm trying to --- you and confess my love to you. --- kind of funny writing you --- want to tell you so many times. You remember when we bought this ring on the boardwalk? I will get you a real ring someday. I know love letters are old fashioned, but I just have to tell you how I feel. I love you. Katana."

1.7 Dark Doctor Deal
Autumn, having gone rogue, is being reprogrammed by the Dark Doctor.
Air Date: 7/28/2010
Runtime: 4:45
Avg. Hulu Rating: 3.5/5

Crew
Ryan Landels: Director
Jon Chu: Creator/Writer
Executive Producers: Jon M Chu, Scott Ehrlich, Hieu Ho, Larry Tanz
Cinematography by Daniel S. Haas
Associate Producers/Supervising Choreographers: Christopher Scott, Harry Shum, Jr.
Production Design by Keith Aleshire
Costume Design by Darragh Marmorstein
Edited by Matthew Gilna
Original Score by Nathan Lanier
Visual Effects by Phil Broste
Assistant Choreographer: Galen Hooks
First Assistant Director: Ellie Smith
Second Assistant Director: Sam Alvelo
Additional Photography: Andrew Waruszewski
Compositor: Luowe Goaneh
Production Coordinator: Iris Ichisita
Production Consultant: Christina Ferguson
Assistant camera: Reza Tabrizi
Assistant Camera: Hannah Hurney
Key Grip: King Lanaux
Best Boy Grip: Brayden Baldwin
Dolly Grip: Gray Lanaux
Grips: Jeffrey Blasi & Jeremy Mennel
Gaffer: Michael Roy
Best Boy Electric: Bobby Woo
Electricians: Adam Beffa, Vong Chea, Halsey Corbin, Rocky Rodriguez & Sonoko Shimoyama
Leadman: Andrew Bottom
Prop Master: Stephanie Furr
Assistant Costume Designer: Carolyn Berger
Costumer: Asia Ahern
Key Hair Stylist: Florido Basallo
Key Makeup Artist: Penelope Vasquez
Sound Mixer/Still Photographer: Kelly Wright
Catering: Tada!
Craft Service: Rodney Fields
Driver: David Martinex
Production Assistants: Calvin Cheng, Eric Dressler, Marty Go, Kimberly Hwang, Kate Johnson, Jin Yoo-Kim, Ankur Kumar, Wilson Kyi, Taylor Luce, Ashley Maria, Matt Switzer, Alyson Tachiki & Neil Williams
Post Production Supervisor: Matthew Gilna
Music Editor: Melissa Muik
Vocal Solos: Karen Whipple Schnur
Music Tech Engineer: Tim Juliano
Post Production Sound Services by Black Box Entertainment
Supervising Sound Editor: Kunal Rajan
Recording Mixer: Tom Marks, C.A.S.
Dialogue/ADR Editor: Justin Walker
Sound Effects Editors: Tom Marks & Ryan McBride
Additional Sound Editor: Steve Neal
ADR Mixers: John Guentner & Scott Kramer
Foley Mixer: Kyle Billingsley
Foley Artist: Cynthia Merrill
Foley Facility: Post Creations
ADR Facility/Dub Stage: Anarchy Post
Digital Intermediate by Lightiron Digital, LLC
DI Supervisor: Michael Cioni
DI Colorist: Mark Todd Osborne
DI Producer: Katie Fellion
DI Finishing Artist: Matt Blackshear
Finishing Editor: Paul Redher
Main Title Designer: Nahara Pacheco
Main Title Supervisor: Jon Berkowitz
Music Attorney: Jeff Gandel
Production Attorney: Susan Kaufman
Co-Executive Producer: Zev Suissa
Production Insurance: Truman Van Dyke
Production Accountant: Emilie Golub
(Information via Ryan Landels)

Cast
John 'JRock' Nelson: Dark Doctor
Marie 'Pandora' Medina: Autumn
Narrator: Roger Aaron Brown
Chad 'Madd Chadd' Smith: Sp3cimen (Stock Footage; Photographs)

Trivia
-This is the first time you get to hear the characters of Autumn and Dark Doctor speak.
-This episode is a follow-up to Chapter 3, "Robot Lovestory," and features stock footage from the episode.
-This is the first time you get to witness a character using his superpowers.
-The movie poster in Autumn's apartment reads "Une Jeune Marquise," from 1989, which roughly translates to "A Young Marquise." A marquise is a noblewoman ranking next below a dutchess above an earl or a count.

1.8 Elliot's Shoes
Unassuming hero Elliot Hoo discovers a pair of magical shoes with a personality of their own.
Air date: 8/3/2010
Runtime: 7:29
Avg. Hulu Rating: 4/5

Crew
Charles Oliver: Director
Jon Chu: Creator/Writer
Hieu Ho: Producer
Harry Shum, Jr.: Choreographer/Writer
Chris Scott: Choreographer
Kevin Maher: Assistant Choreographer
Ryan Landels: Supplementary Producer (through Land Elsewhere)
Christina Ferguson: Supplementary Producer (through Land Elsewhere)
Scott Erlich: Agility Studios CEO
Nathan Lanier: Composer
Abe Levy: Editor
Keith Aleshire: Production Designer
Darragh Marmorstein: Costume Designer

Cast
Harry Shum: Elliot Hoo
Roger Aaron Brown: Narrator
Crystal Day: Jasmine

Music
District 78

Trivia
-Harry Shum chose the songs for the episode, and later worked with director Charles Oliver in placing them together.
-All the music featured were made exclusively for the episode and will be released with the upcoming LXD soundtrack.
-This episode features more musical selections than any before it.
-This is the first episode directed by Charles Oliver.
-Elliot's shoes in the episode are X7 Pumas.
-This is another of Jon Chu's favorite episodes of Season 1.

1.9 Fanboys
Childhood friends Stereo, Phono and Minijack are the self-declared biggest fans of The LXD and dream of someday becoming LXD members themselves.
Air Date: 8/11/2010
Runtime: 9:32
Avg. Hulu Rating: 4/5

Crew
Jon M. Chu: Director/Creator/Writer
Hieu Ho: Producer
Harry Shum: Choreographer
Chris Scott: Choreographer
Ryan Landel: Supplementary Producer (through Land Elsewhere)
Christina Ferguson: Supplementary Producer (through Land Elsewhere)
Scott Erlich: Agility Studios CEO
Alice Brooks: Director of Photography
Nathan Lanier: Composer
Moe Moe Lwin: Production Designer
Darragh Marmorstein: Costume Designer
Cole Walliser: Editor

Cast
Aja George: Stereo
Terence Dickson: Minijack
Shonnie Solomon: Phono
Nicholas Braun: Cole Waters
Ryan Hansen: Brendan Broman
Christa Lewis: Parvine
Sean 'Fresh' Redding: Polo
Diva Zappa: Ruth
Nick Demoura: Murray
Robert Rich: Gus

Fanboyz Music
Song: "Super Fresh" by KO the Legend, Boys Noize, Afari Nezey
Click here for a free download of "Super Fresh"

Trivia
-This is not the first time that Aja, Shonnie, and Terence have danced together. Terence and Shonnie went to the same highschool. Shonnie and Aja battled each other at one point. Together they formed the group Kreative Humor, and later starred as the three "Ticks" in Step Up 3D.
-This is Harry Shum, Jr.'s favorite episode of Season 1.
-The character of Trevor Drift is referenced. Trevor Drift went to the same highschool as Cole Waters, Jimmy Angel, Justin Starr, Alice Wondershaw, Brendan Broman, Minijack, Stereo, and Phono.
-Christa Lewis's involvement with the episode was cut short when she sprained her ankle on set. They ended up using the incident in the episode, when her character leaves the Faboys on crutches.

1.10 I Seen a Man
A mysterious street prophet tells the story of a man named Copeland who has the potential to be great, but struggles with demons.
Air Date: 8/17/2010
Runtime: 12:35
Avg. Hulu Rating: 3.5/5

Crew
Charles Oliver: Director/Editor
Jon M. Chu: Creator/Writer
Hieu Ho: Producer
Harry Shum: Choreographer
Chris Scott: Choreographer
Galen Hooks: Choreographer
Ryan Landel: Supplementary Producer (through Land Elsewhere)
Christina Ferguson: Supplementary Producer (through Land Elsewhere)
Scott Erlich: Agility Studios CEO
Alice Brooks: Director of Photography
Paul Dateh: Composer
Keith Aleshire: Production Designer
Darragh Marmorstein: Costume Designer
Abe Levy: Editor

Cast
Chris Scott: Copeland
Charlie 'Vzion' Schmidt: Prophet
Philip 'Spee-D' Albuquerque: Swoop
Jonathon Scott: Shadow
Sean Scott: Shadow
Jeremy Marinas: Justin Starr
Luis 'Luigi' Rosado: Trevor Drift
Harry Shum, Jr.: Elliot Hoo
Chad 'Madd Chadd' Smith: Sp3cimen
Terence Disckson: Minijack
Shonnie Soloman: Phono
Aja George: Stereo

Music:
Paul Dateh featuring Ken Belcher and DJ Johnny Juice

Trivia
-LXD members not making an appearance in the epilogue include Ninjato, Katana, and Spex.
-The character of Elliot Hoo was never shown receiving a letter from the LXD. It is unknown if he received a letter, or if his shoes walked him to the LXD palace.
-Chapter 5 indicates that Trevor Drift was the first to arrive at the palace and was in danger, yet in this episode Trevor arrives at the same time as everyone in a seemingly safe manner.

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