X Factor (II) (2008– )

"The X Factor" Italian version.

Stars:

Marco Castoldi, Simona Ventura, Mara Maionchi

Cast

Series cast summary:
Marco Castoldi	...	Himself - Judge (29 episodes, 2008-2011)
Simona Ventura	...	Herself - Judge (29 episodes, 2008-2011)
Mara Maionchi	...	Herself - Judge (28 episodes, 2008-2009)
Francesco Facchinetti	...	Himself - Presenter (28 episodes, 2008-2009)
Gaudi	...	Himself - Vocal Coach (28 episodes, 2008-2009)
Aram Quartet	...	Themselves - Performers (15 episodes, 2008-2009)
Luca Tommassini	...	Himself (15 episodes, 2009)
The Bastard Sons of Dionisio	...	Themselves - Performers (14 episodes, 2009)
Matteo Becucci	...	Himself - Performer (14 episodes, 2009)
Stefano Magnanensi	...	Himself - Vocal Coach (14 episodes, 2009)
Noemi	...	Herself - Performer (14 episodes, 2009)
Andrea Rodini	...	Himself - Vocal Coach (14 episodes, 2009)
Emanuele Dabbono	...	Himself - Performer (13 episodes, 2008)
Michele Fischietti	...	Himself - Vocal Coach (13 episodes, 2008)
Nicolò Fragile	...	Himself - Vocal Coach (13 episodes, 2008)
Tony Maiello	...	Himself - Performer (13 episodes, 2008)
Maurizio Trombini	...	Himself - Voice (13 episodes, 2008)
Ilaria Porceddu	...	Herself - Performer (12 episodes, 2008)

Storyline

Premiering in March 2008, the Italian version of "The X Factor" quickly became a success for public broadcaster RAI Radiotelevisione Italiana. The contestants were split into three groups selected and mentored by one judge each: 15 to 25 years old (with Mara Maionchi as judge), over 25 (with Simona Ventura as judge) and groups (with Marco Castoldi as judge).

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Taglines:

The music hits only on RaiDue.

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Genres:

Music

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site [it]

Country:

Italy

Language:

Italian

Release Date:

10 March 2008 (Italy)

Filming Locations:

Milan, Lombardia, Italy

Company Credits

Production Co:

Radiotelevisione Italiana (RAI), Magnolia, Grundy Italia

Technical Specs

Runtime:

180 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

2009: Top 3 Rankings: Winner: Matteo Becucci ; 2nd place: The Bastard Sons of Dioniso; 3rd place: Juri Magliolo

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Connections

Version of X Factor (2006)

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Soundtracks

"Batman Begins Theme"
Performed by Hans Zimmer

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