Bandslam
| Bandslam | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Todd Graff |
| Written by | Josh Cagan Todd Graff |
| Produced by | Elaine Thomas Ron Schmidt Marisa Yeres |
| Starring | Gaelan Connell Alyson Michalka Vanessa Hudgens Scott Porter Lisa Kudrow |
| Cinematography | Eric Steelberg |
| Edited by | John Gilbert |
| Distributed by | Summit Entertainment |
Release date | August 14, 2009 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Bandslam is a musical-romantic comedy film produced by Walden Media and Summit Entertainment, the film is centered around very different teenagers, all with a shared love of music. This film was previously titled Will and Rock On. It stars Gaelan Connell, Lisa Kudrow, Alyson Michalka and Vanessa Hudgens.[1] Walden Media has finished filming the movie, which started in Austin, Texas, with additional scenes filmed in New York City.[2]
Plot
Will Burton (Gaelan Connell) is used to being bullied or completely ignored by his schoolmates, so when cool and popular former cheerleader Charlotte Barnes (Alyson Michalka) starts inviting him to spend time with her, the teenager is stunned — as is his single mom Karen (Lisa Kudrow). Impressed by his eclectic knowledge of music, Charlotte, a gifted singer-songwriter, asks Will to manage her rock/ska band. Her goal is to take revenge on her egocentric musician ex-boyfriend Ben Wheatley (Scott Porter) at a regional battle of the bands.
Unsure of what he's getting himself into, Will agrees to help Charlotte's band, including Bug (Charlie Saxton) and Omar (Tim Jo), eventually expanding it with a crew of like-minded outcasts. Against all odds, the group's sound starts to come together and their prospects for success look bright. Even more surprising, Will starts losing his "loser-status", up to the point there is a potential romance brewing with Sam (Vanessa Hudgens), a classmate with untapped musical talents.
Perpetually a misfit, Will strikes up a friendship with like-minded outsider Sam (Vanessa Hudgens). They are both surprised when the school's "it" girl, Charlotte recruits Will to help assemble a band to compete in "Bandslam," a battle of the bands that is "Texas High School Football BIG." Charlotte's ex-boyfriend Ben Wheatly is poised to win with his band Glory Dogs - Springsteen wannabes down to their hats. For the first time in his life, Will finds he is uniquely suited to not only participate in something, but to truly make a difference
Cast
- Gaelan Connell as Will Burton
- Alyson Michalka as Charlotte Barnes
- Vanessa Hudgens as Sam
- Scott Porter as Ben Wheatley
- Lisa Kudrow as Karen Burton
- Charlie Saxton as Bug
- Tim Jo as Omar
- Ryan Donowho as Basher
- Bobby Bones as Gordy
Promotion
Bandslam will take full advantage of Anschutz’s AEG Live to boost the film's awareness level. AEG Live will book dates at the Anschutz-owned Nokia venues in New York and Los Angeles, where the girls (Michalka and Hudgens) and other acts from the film will play.[3]
On March 13, 2009, the official site along with the first official teaser trailer was released.
Soundtrack
According to sources, Vanessa Hudgens is currently recording the soundtrack to the film.[4] The tracklisting hasn't been confirmed yet.
Release history
| Region | Date |
|---|---|
| Brazil[5] | July 31, 2009 |
| Canada[6] | |
| United Kingdom[7] | August 7, 2009 |
| Australia | August 13, 2009 |
| United States | August 14, 2009 |
| Singapore | August 20, 2009 |
| Netherlands[8] | August 27, 2009 |
| New Zealand | October 8, 2009 |
| Italy | October 9, 2009 |
References
- ^ "Independent Films > Bandslam". Independent Films. Retrieved 2008-05-26.
- ^ "Bandslam (2009) - Filming Locations". IMDb. 2008-04-02. Retrieved 2008-05-26.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Cary Granat to leave Walden Media. Co-founder will remain a consultant to company (Nov. 14, 2008) Retrieved. December 5, 2008.
- ^ Vanessa Hudgens sings for Sa5m
- ^ Launch in Brazil
- ^ Coming Soon in Canada
- ^ Release in United Kingdom
- ^ Coming Soon in Netherlands