Battle of the Year is based upon Lee's award-winning 2008 documentary Planet B-Boy, about the b-boying competition of the same name. This was the first time the event was held outside east Europe. It has grown remarkably since it’s inception in 1990. There is no other tournament that rivals BOTY in size or scope, earning it the title of the “World Cup of B-Boying”. The Battle of the Year is a widely-renowned international b-boying competition. However, Red Bull BC One is argued to be the most coveted competition to crown the best solo b-boy due to their audience and popularity worldwide. Battle of the Year attracts all the best teams from around the world, but the Americans haven't won in fifteen years. The film was released on September 20, 2013 through Screen Gems and stars Josh Holloway, Chris Brown, Laz Alonso, Caity Lotz, and Josh Peck. 988 talking about this. The American team, a group of underdogs, is pitted against the world’s elite as they tear it up in their struggle for the top spot with the help of their coaches, Blake (Josh Holloway) and Franklyn (Josh Peck). Battle of the Year is the number-one breaking competition for crews. In 2009 I participated in this event held in Holland, together with the European dream team. One of the most beloved and internationally attended events of all time (along with Battle of the Year). It has grown remarkably since it’s inception in 1990. Das Battle of the Year (abgekürzt BOTY) ist der ein jährlich stattfindender, internationaler Breakdance-Wettbewerb.Bei dem Turnier, das aus Finale und Vorwettkämpfen besteht, treten Crews von Tänzern aus verschiedenen Regionen der Welt gegeneinander an. MONTPELLIER, France (TAP) - Already winners of Battle of The Year or Boty Tunisia, Tunisian Flavaz Army Crew are one step away from the final of the World breakdance contest in France to be held next November 19 in front of nearly 14,000 spectators. One of our goals is to make this event as international as we can. Not classic, and not obsolete -- just off the mark by a few years, as Dante enlists Blake to assemble a team of the best dancers and bring the Trophy back to America where it started. The 2019 edition is coming up on October 26 and we've got a live stream for your viewing convenience. Download this stock image: Battle of the Year competition for break dance This is the Asian Final which took place on August 4th in Busan South Korea 2007. There is no other tournament that rivals BOTY in size or scope, earning it the title of the “World Cup of B-Boying”. Battle touts itself as being based on a true competition, which is like saying Avatar is based on the real universe. By the following year, that number increased to 22 teams which participated in the "Battle of the Nations 2013", which was held in Aigues-Mortes in southern France. B-boys from every continent flock to the competition every year, hoping to show off their skills and learn some new ones along the way. Battle of the Year is a 2013 American 3D dance film directed by Benson Lee. The Battle of the Year competition is an all out war of mind-blowing dance moves, explosive routines and electrifying displays of skill and imagination. Every year we try to feature the best and most innovative breaking crews from all over the world. Battle Of The Year - the annual international bboying crew contest - est.