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Bandslam (2009) -- An outcast (Connell) bonds with the popular girl on campus (Michalka) over their shared love of music, and together they decide to form a rock group and enter their school's upcoming battle of the bands competition.
Bandslam (2009) -- Trailer for this film about a big musical competition

Overview

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Director:
Todd Graff
Writers (WGA):
Josh A. Cagan (screenplay) and
Todd Graff (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
14 August 2009 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Drama | Music more
Tagline:
Where there's a Will, there's a way. more
Plot:
A new kid in town assembles a fledgling rock band -- together, they achieve their dreams and compete against the best in the biggest event of the year, a battle of the bands. full summary | full synopsis
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Summit Confirms Next Twilight New Moon Trailer with Bandslam
 (From TheHDRoom. 9 July 2009, 10:31 PM, PDT)

Singers Aly & Aj Change Stage Name To 78Violet
 (From iCelebz. 9 July 2009, 7:58 AM, PDT)


Production Notes from IMDbPro

Status:
Completed | See complete list of 12,000 in-production titles »
Status Updated:
5 April 2009
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Cast

 

Gaelan Connell ... Will Burton (as Gaelan Alexander Connell)

Alyson Michalka ... Charlotte Banksasks

Vanessa Hudgens ... Sam

Lisa Kudrow ... Karen Burton

Charlie Saxton ... Bug

Tim Jo ... Omar

Scott Porter ... Ben Wheatley

Ryan Donowho ... Basher Martin

Elvy Yost ... Irene Lerman

Lisa Chung ... Kim
other cast:

David Bowie ... Himself
Jason Shaw ... Hip Hop 'Phranchyze'
Bobby Bones ... Gordy

Farah White ... Sam's mom

Blair Bomar ... Megan

Jaime De La Rosa ... Band Slam Attendee

Zach Thatcher ... Human Studies Classroom Student

Cassidy Johnson ... Elmer's Glue Girl

Derek Cox-Berg ... Rapper

Casey Williams ... Ms. Wittenberg

Michael Cuomo ... Mr. Berry

Landon Henninger ... Rory

Matt Hensarling ... Rapper

Jennifer Blair ... Blindfold Girl

Aja Pollock ... Glory Dogs Fan

Bethany Esfandiari ... Haiku Girl

Nadia Sahari ... Aunt
D.J. Castillo ... Clay Aiken Bus Kid

Chris Copeland ... Boe

Ryan Ciardo ... Cincinnati Lunch Kid
Pat Hazell ... Cincinnati Teacher
Candice Jackson ... Hip Hop 'Candice'
Ro' Black ... Band Slam attendee

Mark Holliway ... Restaurant Patron
Brandon Lilly ... Stage Security

J.W. Wright ... Dylan
Will Johnson ... Scott Donnelly
Matt Moody ... Burning Hotels Guitar
Micaela Phillips ... Band Slam audience member

James Hairston ... Glory Dogs Sax
Manjeri Krishna ... Hip Hop DJ
Valin Zamarron ... Hip Hop 'Zeale'
Torrie Hardcastle ... Band Slam Attendee
Benjamin Kessler ... ICGO Sax
Maggie Maye ... Kyra 17-1
Evan Butts ... Daze - Evan
Ryan Tierney ... Straightfork
Patrick Tierney ... Straightfork
Aaron Lemke ... Daze - Aaron
Wyatt Adams ... Burning Hotels Drums
Kai Roach ... Quinton
Chance Morgan ... Burning Hotels Guitar
Jonathan Rice ... Stage Manager
Grady Saxman ... Straightfork
Juan Lopez ... ICGO Trumpet
Andrew Glen Rector ... ICGO Trombone
Chris Ritchie ... Daze - Chris
Dallas McGilberry ... Straightfork
Marley Whistler ... Burning Hotels Bass
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Rock On (USA) (working title)
Will (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG for some thematic elements and mild language.
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby
Certification:
USA:PG | Ireland:PG
Filming Locations:
Austin, Texas, USA more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
All of the vocals for this film were filmed live by each of the cast members who sang, as mentioned by director Todd Graff. One of the requirements for the film was that all actors had to be able to provide their own vocals. more
Soundtrack:
Everything I Own more

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