About Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland

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About

Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland is a comedy film that serves as a continuation of the television series Blue Mountain State. It was directed by Lev L. Spiro and released in 2016. The film follows the outlandish and humorous adventures of the members of the Blue Mountain State football team, particularly the character of Thad Castle.

The plot revolves around Thad Castle, who becomes unwittingly caught up in a campus-wide scheme after his alma mater, Blue Mountain State University, threatens to sell the Goat House, the infamous party house of the football team. In an effort to save their beloved party spot, Thad and his teammates embark on a wild and hedonistic adventure to raise funds and secure the future of the Goat House.

Making / Production

Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland was produced through a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter. The campaign aimed to raise funds for the production and distribution of the film, and it successfully surpassed its initial goal.

The film was shot in various locations in Los Angeles and surrounding areas. The production remained true to the irreverent and over-the-top comedic style of the television series, bringing back familiar characters and introducing new ones to add to the chaotic and outrageous storyline.

Actors

• Alan Ritchson as Thad Castle: Ritchson reprised his role as the eccentric and larger-than-life Thad Castle, the former captain of the Blue Mountain State football team who is known for his outrageous behavior and reckless personality.
• Darin Brooks as Alex Moran: Brooks returned as Alex Moran, the laid-back and savvy quarterback of the Blue Mountain State team. He often finds himself caught between the chaos and absurdity of his teammates' shenanigans.
• Chris Romano as Sammy Cacciatore: Romano portrayed Sammy Cacciatore, the tight end of the Blue Mountain State team who is known for his dim-witted yet lovable personality.
• Rob Ramsay as Donnie Schrab: Ramsay played Donnie Schrab, a loyal friend and teammate who often finds himself dragged into the wild antics of Thad and the rest of the team.
• Page Kennedy as Radon Randell: Kennedy portrayed Radon Randell, a talented and eccentric quarterback who brings a new dynamic to the Blue Mountain State team.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland was made possible by the passionate fanbase of the television series. The Kickstarter campaign raised over $1.9 million from more than 23,000 backers.
• The film premiered at the Avalon Hollywood in Los Angeles on February 2, 2016, with the cast and crew in attendance.
• Many of the original cast members from the television series returned for the film, ensuring continuity and fans' excitement.
• The film further explores the outrageous and debaucherous college life depicted in the television series, delivering laughs and over-the-top moments that fans of the show had come to love.

Awards

No awards have been recorded for Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland at the time of this writing.

Quotes

• "Blow with the wind, or be blown against it." - Thad Castle
• "We are living legends, boys! And legends don't give up!" - Thad Castle
• "Never underestimate the power of the BMS football team." - Alex Moran

Music

The film features a lively soundtrack that complements the energetic and comedic tone of Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland. The music includes a mix of upbeat and party-centric tracks that embody the spirit of college life and the wild adventures of the characters.

Soundtrack

• "I Wanna Rock" by Twisted Sister
• "Song 2" by Blur
• "Party Hard" by Andrew W.K.
• "All the Small Things" by Blink-182
• "Kickstart My Heart" by Mötley Crüe