Welcome to the 'SA5M' Appreciation Thread
warning: spoilers will be discussed. read on at your own risk



What is 'Bandslam'?
Bandslam centers on a high school outcast and a popular girl who form
an unlikely bond through their shared love of music. Assembling a
like-minded crew of misfits, the friends form a rock group and
perform in the battle of the bands competition at their school.

Who is in 'Bandslam'?
Vanessa Anne Hudgens - Sa5m
Gaelan Connell - Will Burton
Alyson Michalka - Charlotte Banks
Scott Porter - Ben
Will Johnson - Scott Donnelly
Ryan Donowho - Basher Martin
Lisa Kudrow - Karen Burton


Release Dates
Brazil – 31 July 2009
UK – 7 August 2009
Australia – 13 August 2009
Canada/USA – 14 August 2009
Thailand/Singapore/Argentina – 20 August 2009
Taiwan- 21 August 2009
Philippines - 26 August 2009
Netherlands – 27 August 2009
Italy - 25 September 2009
New Zealand – 8 October 2009
Estonia/Lithuania – 16 October 2009
Germany – 19 November 2009



Who is SA5M?
The 5 is silent. Sa5m is 15 years old, dressed down in black jeans and t-shirt,
with hair strategically hiding her face from the world, she is a loner, one of the
school’s outsiders, constantly seen with a book in hand. Smart, with a sense of
humor and a lot of disdain for her shallow peers, Sam is a former stutterer and
now speaks slowly and deliberately. She teams up with Will on a class project,
and the two quickly discover they have a lot in common. Their friendship
eventually takes the shape of a burgeoning romance. Brought on board
as the lead singer for the band Will is managing, Sa5m emerges from her
cocoon, demonstrating grit and commitment to perfection…

Additional Information
Written and Directed by Todd Graff
Full Cast & Crew Details are here.
Official Movie site here
Yahoo! Summer Movie Guide site here

Roles l Production Charts

Articles & News
The Austin Chronicle: Screens: Film News
'Musical' star fills 'Will' bill
Will - Walden Media Fans - WaldenFans.com
Oak Hill Gazette
Screen Daily - going to Cannes


Official Full-Length Trailer



Official Movie Poster



Extre5me Supporters List
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On Set Pictures of 'Bandslam'






Movie Stills





Promotional Interviews:




Promotionals








Previous Threads
#1:Twizzlers. Food of the Gods.
#2: Idiots. Morons.
#3: One of our own is gonna be one of those idiots & morons!
#4: We.want.Liam!!!
#5:Because the 5 is still there. It's silent and awesome.
#6: Because we all want to be cool and emo like Sa5m
#7: We're going to Cannes!
#8: If we knew about the screening we so would've been there!
#9: 3 more months than before?! The agony!!
#10: b/c we are plotting ways to make Bandslam come faster
#11: Is it time for promotion? How bout now? Anything?
#12: ZOMGZOMGZOMGZOMGZOMG. TEASER TRAILER! *DIES*
#13: Because we.want.to.hear.more.Sa5m.
#14: Because we want to be sandwiched between two hot guys too!
#15: Because we all just fell in love with Gaelan a little more
#16: "You never know what will rock your world"
#17:"It's not really a privacy issue."
#18: Bandslam is "Texas high school football big!"
19: we would give everything we own for more promo asap
#20: because we can't wait to hear rocker!chic!V!!!
#21: Because we would give everything we own for the rest of the soundtrack
#22: Because V && Aly are "fantastic" && Gaelan is the "anchor of the film."
#23: because we knew klutz!V was the cause of Sa5m's fall
#24: Because if you think the "movie will be completely dreadful, you'll be proven wrong."
#25: "Really, honestly - one of the best summer movies out there.."
#26: "Bandslam proves she has the acting chops to survive in a post-HSM world"
#27: Because HOLY &%^* after over a year -- it's finally PREMIERE TIME! WHOOO!

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opening post is a work in progress. things will change