Production

The following page is a list of the steps taken in Total Drama's production.

Camp TV
Camp TV was the original prototype series for Total Drama Island. However, the project was cancelled, based on feedback from potential broadcasters and the creators began to create what would become Total Drama.

The only contestants not to appear in Camp TV, but did in the finished series, were Courtney, Noah, Heather, Izzy, and any character that did not debut in Total Drama Island (those being Alejandro, Blaineley, Sierra, and the Total Drama: Revenge of the Island contestants). While some of the characters, such as Duncan, Trent, Lindsay, Geoff, Harold, and Leshawna's appearances remained almost exactly the same, there were different changes in other campers' looks and/or personalities, such as Beth, Ezekiel, DJ, and Eva.

Total Drama Action
The Blogspot blog, along with feedback that Teletoon received played a part in who came back for season two, according to Mark Thornton. The higher-ups knew judging from people's reactions who the favorites were (which were also their favorites too). They also brought back some characters who they didn't think had enough of a chance to shine in season one.

The decision was made early on that only half of the cast would be making a return to competition. A lot of discussion went into which characters would make the most entertaining show.

Total Drama, the Musical
The original name of Total Drama World Tour was "Total Drama, the Musical." This was brought up in Celebrity Manhunt's Total Drama Action Reunion Special, where Chris and Chef start singing "Total Drama Musical." This was also brought up in Aftermath: Revenge of the Telethon; the screen displayed font which read "TDM Telethon," but this was quickly changed back to "TDWT Telethon."

This makes Total Drama World Tour the second of three seasons to have had it's name changed, the first being Camp TV being changed to Total Drama Island, and the third being Total Drama Reloaded being changed to Total Drama: Revenge of the Island.

Total Drama Reloaded
Total Drama Reloaded was the original title for the fourth season of the Total Drama series, but was later renamed Total Drama: Revenge of the Island. The existence of a fourth season was confirmed on the Total Drama Production Blog on January 18, 2010. The title was left unknown until it was confirmed by Christian Potenza in a YouTube video.

Total Drama All-Stars
The new season was confirmed in an interview with Tom McGillis on July 19, 2012, stating that the fifth season would be very similar to the first and fourth season, hinting it may take place on the island, Whether or not this is true is unknown. The interview can be found on YouTube, here and here.

More information was released about the new season, confirming it to be currently in production through a ReFresh blog post by Tom McGillis on October 23, 2012. It confirmed that the season will be 26 episodes long, 13 of which focus on the original cast in an All-Star season and the other 13 introducing new contestants.

Christian Potenza confirmed on his Facebook page that recording sessions for the fifth season have been scheduled for December. That same day, Drew Nelson revealed on his fanpage that Duncan would make some form of appearance this season. On February 3, 2013, Nelson confirmed that Duncan would indeed participate in the season.

The "Heroes vs. Villains" theme was confirmed by ABC3 Australia on December 19, 2012 by staff, and that the new season would be seeing a 2013 airdate.

Cartoon Network revealed the show's name in their Upfront press release on January 28, 2013 (Total Drama All-Stars), with the description Total Drama is back, but this time the team at Fresh TV have assembled the best loved and most hated contestants from seasons past to compete – Heroes vs. Villains style!.

In a YouTube video posted by Christian Potenza, it was confirmed that Cameron, Mike, Heather, Jo, Courtney, Gwen, Sierra and Alejandro would be returning. Also, it was confirmed that Alejandro would receive a new voice actor, Alex House.

On June 15, 2013, Total Drama creator Tom McGillis confirmed that the season is scheduled to air on Cartoon Network on September 10, 2013 and Teletoon in January 2014.

Trivia

 * Broadway, Baby!
 * This episode is unique for being the only one in Total Drama history to have an entire scene cut in the United States.
 * The camera is on Noah, Cody, and Tyler, who are in the process of climbing to the top of the statue. Tyler then notices that they are directly in front of Lady Liberty's breasts, Cody then becomes overexcited and accidentally slips and falls, landing in between the breasts. Tyler is amused by this and cracks a joke about Cody making a "ten-point landing," rather than helping him. Sierra saves Cody and Chef says in the cockpit confessional that it would have been a good way to die, to Cody's agreement.


 * Gwen
 * According to the first two directors of Total Drama, Todd Kauffman and Mark Thorton, Gwen's original name was Heather.


 * Harold
 * Harold was initially stated to make an appearance in Total Drama: Revenge of the Island, but the idea was scrapped before the final release.


 * Haute Camp-ture
 * It can be assumed that the original plot for the episode was completely different. This is shown on Teletoon's Total Drama Island: Totally Interactive!, which gives a summary about a modeling challenge, hence the episode's title "Haute Camp-ture." This could explain why Leshawna was eliminated in this episode even though there was no challenge.


 * Justin
 * Justin's personality change in season two was because he was one of the characters that never had the opportunity to reach his potential in season one. This was one of the first things discussed between the writers.


 * Labels
 * It is worth noting that, with the Total Drama Action flipbook, Geoff has inherited Owen's original stereotype as The Party Guy.
 * Noah's original stereotype was The Schemer, even though he is not known for scheming and has never been seen doing so in the series.


 * Lindsay
 * According to the first two directors of Total Drama, Todd Kauffman and Mark Thorton, Lindsay was originally going to be the antagonist of the show.


 * Mike's alternate personalities
 * During an interview, Cory Doran, Mike's voice actor, admits that Vito is his favorite alternative personality. He says that "I think Vito was my favorite just because of the whole love triangle that came from it. It gave Mike a real hard time trying to win over Zoey, and it's fun to see him scramble to make it up to her."
 * Cory Doran admitted that Svetlana is his favorite alternative personality to voice. He says that "Svetlana can kick anyone's butt in a challenge. She can flip, run and dodge almost anything. Plus in the recording booth, I got to crazy with her lines. It's not often that I get to do the voice of a female Russian Olympic Gymnast."
 * Cory Doran said if he had to pick another personality for Mike, it would be "total crazy guy like the Joker or The Monarch (Venture Bros.). I think someone over the top and addicted to mayhem would be great. It's such a departure from Mike and his other personalities."


 * Monster Cash
 * According to the Total Drama Production Blog, while on the table Owen was originally supposed to tell everyone he's fine. However, Scott McCord (who voices Owen and Trent) improvised the line, "Nope. Call 911." The production crew found it so funny that they kept it for the episode.


 * Not So Happy Campers - Part 1
 * The grub saying "Hey now!" in Camp TV was used as a clip in the first episode.
 * Leshawna says to Tyler in the Camp TV promo: "Excuse me? What did you just say to me? You haven't seen anything yet! I'll show you big, baby!" She later says this to Harold in Not So Happy Campers - Part 1.
 * Tyler's promo line of "Have a cow!" was given to Owen in Not So Happy Campers - Part 1.


 * Not So Happy Campers - Part 2
 * Lindsay said in the Camp TV promotional video, "I thought this was going to be a talent contest!", which she later said in Not So Happy Campers - Part 2.


 * Super Happy Crazy Fun Time Japan
 * Owen was originally supposed to make monster noises instead of saying monster noises.


 * Staff
 * During an interview, Christian Potenza, voice of Chris, stated he originally auditioned to voice Ezekiel, before Tom McGillis convinced him to instead voice Chris.
 * During an interview, Drew Nelson, voice of Duncan, stated he originally auditioned for Chris, Cody, Owen, Chef and Duncan, among other minor characters.
 * During an interview, Rachel Wilson, voice of Heather, stated she originally auditioned for Gwen, Lindsay and Heather, but really wanted to voice either Gwen or Lindsay.
 * During an interview, Cory Doran, voice of Mike, stated he originally auditioned for Mike, but also got a chance at Scott and Cameron.
 * According to an interview, Carter Hayden, voice of Noah, stated he originally auditioned for Noah, Owen and Chris.


 * Toxic Rats
 * The original team name for the Toxic Rats was the "Radioactive Rats." Christian Potenza confirmed that the name for the Radioactive Rats was scrapped on September 27, 2011.
 * This is also the first team in the series to have a name change for the final version of the season.

Gallery
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Beth's audition tape
Credit to Arna Selznick.

If You Can't Take The Heat...
Credit to Arna Selznick.