Alex & Co.

Alex & Co. is a 2015 Italian situation comedy, broadcast on Disney Channel Italy, and directed by Claudio Norza. The series tells the story of five friends who start attending the first year of high school.

The series was broadcast in Italy on May 11, 2015, and ended on May 27 of that year. The 22 May 2015 was announced, through the promo aired on Disney Channel Italy, the production of the second season debuted on September 27 of that year and ended in November.

Since October 2015, the series was broadcast in other European countries, starting with France, Spain, Portugal and Germany.

Summary

Season 1

The series tells the story of Alex, a smart guy, brave and vivacious, who starts school full of hopes and good intentions with his childhood friends Nicole, sensitive and some time secretly in love with him, and Christian, a young and very sporty very successful with girls. The group is also immediately joined the student and shy Sam and the beautiful Emma, so Alex immediately took a fancy lightning. The group immediately became great friends, make the acquaintance of Linda and his group of friends: Samantha, Rebecca, and Tom Barto. With the start of school, Alex is imagined that the high school is a party, but it turns out he was wrong, because the headmaster Ferrari want the institution to retain its lead in the ranking of schools, leaving professional activities such as music, singing and acting. Fortunately for the boys is Professor Belli, literature teacher, who encourages them to follow their dreams. Thanks to him, the boys discover a secret place in the basement of the school and from there decided to form a band: Sound Alound. In the following days, the group decided to upload a music video becoming famous. With the success obtained with the video, the boys will be discovered by Mr. Smith, record producer, who offers him the opportunity to record an album, only if Sam does not include one. The Ferrari president, Emma's father, did not want her daughter to sing, but a joke Linda and Tom will force him to not let it go to the Flash Rock festival where kids have to perform. Took the stage, Nicole takes the place of Emma and decides to sing a duet with Alex the song they had written. After the festival, the two dichiaranno, but can not be together because Alex is engaged to Emma and he will not ruin their friendship. At the race school, the Institute Melsher wins and the principal decides to organize a year-end concert and to show the boys to get the money to get to the scholarship of Sam. Shortly before the concert, Alex and Emma finally leave and so he and Nicole can finally stand together and the dean Ferrari announces that in addition to sum Belli, the next year will be re-entered the courts of music and drama: the concert is a success . At the end of the concert, Christian realizes he has fallen in love with Emma while parents of Alex Belli to announce that soon will move to the United States.

Season 2

Summer is over and the parents of his son Alex announced that it will have to transfer to the United States. Alex is not happy and together with Joe and his friends try to stay. Gone are the days, Alex will understand that has to start because the mother is not well and decides to accompany her, but discovers that her mother is pregnant. Meanwhile the Melsher Institute started a new year and the boys can not wait to spend another year together. This season will change many things: Rebecca Sam will know better, and they realize that they love each other and come together, while the boys will participate in The Talent, a talent where they will have the chance to win a recording contract and a European tour. The guys on this occasion decided to change its name: the Alex & Co. At The Talent but not participate only Alex & Co. but Linda and her friends and formed a band The Lindas. Linda's mother, but to win the daughter buys a song from Mr. Smith. Sam discovers the deception and the group will tell the whole truth to the creator of The Talent. In this second season there will be a lot of tension in the group of Alex & Co: Alex and Nicole lascerano and then get back together, Emma and Christian come out for a while 'but with a joke Linda will make them turn away, but with the help of Rebecca The two will understand the deception of Linda and bring together officially. The Alex & Co. for a bit 'of time separanno, and Alex will the knowledge of record Campbell, however, decided not to sign and returns to her friends. During the last episode, while Alex & Co. are ready to go on stage, a call to Joe bring Alex to go to the hospital where he will discover that his mother has given birth to a baby girl. After getting to know his new little sister, he will go where the talent will perform with We Are One and together reveal the deception of Lindas. The Alex & Co. win, but Nicole understands that this is not his way: leave the band or Alex?

Episodes

Theme song

The theme song of the series is Music Speaks, sung by the cast, written by Enrico Sibilla and composed by Federica Camba and Daniel Coro. In the first season the theme song is the tune, while in the second season, the cast also sings. Changes in the second season, which appear in the scenes in which we see the protagonists.

Cast and characters

Main characters

• Alex Leoni, played by Leonardo Cecchi.
  He is fifteen years old, he is a good guy, nice, intelligent, and always defends those who need him. Trying to be helpful to everyone, just in case. In the first days of school he falls in love with Emma, a young and beautiful classmate, who reciprocates the feelings of the boy. The closer the end of the school, Alex more you realize you have lost that feeling for Emma, but try, instead, a strong emotion for Nicole. Beyond friendship. In fact at the end Alex and Nicole will get together.

• Emma Ferrari, played by Beatrice Vendramin.
  It's a nice girl, nice and sunny. For its beauty he is loved by all, and she is aware of it. On the surface he seems courageous and self-confident, but in the end he is not, he needs constant approval of his friends. Hiding a big secret: she is the daughter of the headmaster Ferrari, but the guys will find out the same. She likes music, and, at the beginning is in love with Alex, with whom for a while 'time will team up, but eventually realizes not know what really feel for him. His great passion is singing: will be Alex and Emma the idea of forming a band with others. In the second season falls in love with Christian and the two come together.
• Nicole De Ponte, played by Eleonora Gaggero.
  For many years, is the best friend of Alex, he is generous and pretty. He takes things very seriously and always try to change what did not go well. He has a talent for singing, but ashamed to sing in public, although during the season will surpass this fear. During the summer he realized that for her Alex is no longer just a friend. After a difficult political battle with Linda, becomes president of the students, the only person not to fear Linda, Tom and their friends. He goes very well with Alex, Christian and Sam and also with Emma, but on several occasions demonstrate its frustration due to the relationship between Emma and Alex. Nicole eventually realized his dream of love with Alex, who claims her.
• "Sam" Samuele Costa, played by Federico Russo.
  He is a hardworking student, responsible, but shy. He often takes high marks, and dreams of being admitted into one of the best universities, but does not have the financial resources, therefore plays the part-time jobs. Like Nicole, and she suffers much of the obvious feeling that she feels towards Alex. During the season his character evolves becoming more courageous. Chat ta in secret with a girl known as "Math Girl ', but he has not yet known. In the last episode to raise funds for its scholarship organizes a concert. In the second series will discover the identity of Math Girl, but understand that they are not made for each other. Also during the second season falls in love with Rebecca, reciprocated
• Christian Alessi, starring Saul Nanni.
  He is the best friend of Alex, since they were children. He is always cheerful, friendly and very nice but not a cocky guy. For a certain period of time he is replaced by Tom in the role of team captain, due to a leg injury, caused by Tom itself. He is admired by all the girls, especially from Linda, but he does not want her as a girlfriend. Always gives advice on love. In the last episode of season one writes a love song dedicated to her "impossible love" that is, Emma. Paid. In the second season the two are put together.

Recurring characters

• Linda Rossetti, played by Lucrezia Roberta Di Michele.
  It is considered the queen of the high school, and is engaged to the former captain of the football team Tom, but she is in love with Christian, who does not return the feeling. Moves always accompanied by Rebecca and Samantha and is feared by all. Always try to sabotage Alex and his friends. In the second season form a band, which will be called "The Lindas".
• Tom, played by Daniel Rampello.
  Although it is only in its second year, it is already the leader and former captain of the football team. He nemesis Alex and his friends, and, helped by Barto and Linda, trying in every way to get rid of them. Christian hates so much, especially after he won the captain's armband on the soccer team and after seeing that you kissed Linda. When he realizes that his love for Linda is not reciprocated, the leaves.
• Rebecca, played by Giulia Guerrini.
  It is the best friend of Linda and the next is always to be considered popular (though does not need it). For each statement by Linda she responds " Absolutely ." In the second season he will find that being able to sing and fall in love with Sam, who will act as tutors in the study and she will make him dance. He will write a song about the love story that joins Sam who think the music for the same, and in the end will sing together. Thanks to Sam realizes that Linda in the talent cheated buying a song from the famous Mister Smith (record producer who had proposed in one season a record for the boys).
• Samantha, played by Asia Corvino.
  It's pretty, but stupid and not at all clever. She loves pink and shoes. No one understands why it entered the group of Linda and always tries to imitate her friends. For each statement by Linda responds, "Of course."
• Barto, starring Anis Romdhane.
  It is the school bully, best friend of Tom. Not in the least interested in the study and prefer to use violence and threats. Its sole purpose is to satisfy his 'boss', Tom. It will be rejected and the second season will be in the class of Alex and his friends. Adopt a diabolical plan to fall in love Emma him to get her away from Cristian, behind the orders of ruthless Linda and her boyfriend Tom. He eventually falls in love with Emma even if unpaid. At the end of the season tired from the behavior of Linda retaliates.
• David, played by James Coleschi.
  Appears in the second season and is the assistant chef of the new course of the afternoon school. It falls for Nicole to the point of almost kiss.
• Jody, the host of "The Talent" starring Jody Cecchetto.
  Appears in the second season and is the presenter of talent show involving children. Entertain the spectators during the episodes and, together with the judges, and the public will accompany participants until the day of the final of "The Talent".

Teachers

• Dean Augusto Ferrari, played by Roberto Citran.
  He is the dean of the Institute Melsher and father of Emma. He is very strict and does not accept that in her school are conducted other activities in addition to the study, gets very upset when he learns that when his daughter is in a band. At the end of the first season, however, he understands the importance of music and is proud of his daughter.
• Nina, played by Debora Villa.
  She is the caretaker of the school. She behaves quite like a girl, but despite this assumes responsibilities. She always helps the boys in sensitive issues, and includes them in their tastes and ways of doing things.
• Professor "Scorpion" Strozzi, played by Nicholas Stravalaci.
  He is one of the professors of the Institute Melsher. He is very strict and demanding, for this by his pupils is called by the nickname "Scorpio". Tries to sabotage the prof. Beautiful, and in fact he does hunt. He is destined to become the new principal, but in the end this does not happen.
• Professor Giovanni Belli, played by Michele Cesari.
  He is the professor of literature at Melsher Institute, as well as being a former student of the same institute. He is different from other professors, is much more fun, understands the students, and also loves music. He comes at a time expelled from school for his ways "alternative" to teach, but when the boys manage to understand the effectiveness of his teaching, the headmaster reinstatement. In the second season he turns out that he had a relationship with the mother of Linda and the latter is afraid that her father.

Alex's Family

• Mom of Alex (Elena Leoni), played by Elena Lietti.
  She is demanding and careful to Alex, and with him is warm and supportive. At first he does not understand the importance of the musical career of his son, in fact, at a meeting with a record company is not, but after understands how indispensable for Alex. In the second season she finds herself pregnant.
• Dad of Alex (Mr. Leoni), played by Massimiliano Magrini.
  As his wife, is very demanding with Alex. Although he initially did not understand the importance of the band's son, and prefers to think of the rewards that his first child gets to college, but after understands and is proud of.
• Joe Leoni, played by Henry Oetiker.
  He is the older brother Alex, 20 years old. He is attending college and receiving many awards. He has a special relationship with his brother, always helping and supporting him. In the second season Alex will help him get engaged with Lara, his fellow graduate student, played by Diletta Innocenti Fagni.

Nicole's Family

• Mom of Nicole (Mrs. De Ponte), played by Sara Ricci.
• Dad of Nicole (Mr. De Ponte), played by Riccardo Festa.

Christian's Family

• Mom of Christian (Ms. Alessi), played by Linda Collini.
• Dad of Christian (Mr. Alessi), played by Jgor Barbazza.

Sam's Family

• Grandma of Sam, played by Gabriella Franchini.
  He loves his grandson and is proud of him when he realizes who attend the band belongs makes it more courageous and enterprising. She follows him in everything he does, supporting it in the best way.

Linda's Family

• Victoria Williams (mother of Linda), played by Chiara Iezzi Cohen.
  Appears in the second season and will be the new owner of the school. He had an affair with Belli, professor of Melsher Institute, 15 years earlier.

Song

The series boasts of nine songs in total (two songs in the first season and seven in the second).

Season 1

1. Music Speaks (theme song of the series), sung by Sound Aloud (who will become the Alex & Co. in the second season)
2. All The While, sung by Leonardo Cecchi and Eleonora Gaggero (Alex and Nicole)

Season 2

1. We Are One, sung by Alex & Co.
2. Likewise, sung by Giulia Guerrini and by Federico Russo (Rebecca and Sam)
3. Unbelievable, sung by Alex & Co.
4. Oh my gloss, sung by Lindas (Lucrezia Di Michele, Giulia Guerrini and Asia Corvino)
5. Truth or dare, sung by Alex & Co.
6. Music Speaks (special version) sung by Carola Campagna
7. We Are One (special version) sung by Carola Campagna

Original broadcast

In Italy the first promo of the series was released on February 2, 2015. The second was broadcast on February 23 of that year. Every Monday of the month of March were released two promos at a time, except for a promo broadcast Monday, April 20, announcing the debut of the series on 11 May 2015. The first season was broadcast until May 27, 2015, when, after the end of the last episode of the first season, it was sent a promo announcing the second season.

The second season began, always in Italy, September 27, 2015 and ended November 29, 2015.

In America, the series is not transmitted.

Audience

Since the series debuted in Italy, 11 May 2015, he has got a boom of plays. The final episode of the first season aired May 27, 2015, has reached peaks of 250,000 viewers, of which 150,000 children aged 4 to 16 years, and 120,000 girls aged 8 to 16 years^[1]

Internation trasmissing

Country	Channel	Aired	Title	Ref.
Italy	Disney Channel Italy	May 11, 2015	Alex & Co.	[2]
Åland Islands  Sweden  Norway  Denmark  Finland  Iceland	Disney Channel Scandinavia	October 13, 2015		[3]
Poland	Disney Channel Poland	October 17, 2015	Alex i spółka	[4]
France	Disney Channel France	November 4, 2015	Alex & Co.	[5]
Netherlands  Belgium	Disney Channel Netherlands and Belgium	November 22, 2015		[6]
Spain	Disney Channel Spain	January 11, 2016	Alex & Friends	[7]
Bulgaria	Disney Channel Bulgaria	February 1, 2016	Групата на Алекс	[8][9][10]
Romania	Disney Channel Romania		Alex și trupa
Czech Republic	Disney Channel Czech Republic	February 6, 2016	Alex & spol.	[11][12][13]
Hungary	Disney Channel Hungary		Alex és bandája
Germany	Disney Channel Germany	Spring 2016	Alex & Co.	[14]
Portugal	Disney Channel Portugal			[15]

References

1. ↑ http://serial.everyeye.it/notizie/alex-co-boom-di-ascolti-per-la-serie-targata-disney-channel-227668.html
2. ↑ http://www.tvblog.it/post/797706/alex-and-co-federico-russo-disney
3. ↑ http://www.disney.dk/violetta/bloggen/i/1012/Laes_om_vores_nyeste_serie:_Alex_og_Co
4. ↑ http://www.polski-dubbing.pl/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3334:serial-alex-i-spoka-zadebiutuje-w-disney-channel-17-padziernika&catid=11:nowoci-dubbingowe-w-kinie
5. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WI93oifgzf8
6. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyUkSMbDrwg
7. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJCFbXTXeZI
8. ↑ "Акценти за февруари". Retrieved 2016-01-23. 
9. ↑ "Акценти за февруари on Disney Channel". Retrieved 2016-01-29. 
10. ↑ "Alex și trupa on Disney Channel". Retrieved 2016-01-29. 
11. ↑ "Új sorozat a Disney Csatornán! Alex és bandája". Retrieved 2016-01-23. 
12. ↑ "Alex & spol. on Disney Channel". Retrieved 2016-01-29. 
13. ↑ "Alex és bandája on Disney Channel". Retrieved 2016-01-29. 
14. ↑ "Der Experte: 12. Oktober 2015". Retrieved 2015-12-14. 
15. ↑ "Alex & Co. nel mondo".