Films:
* "Mallrats" (1995): While The Ataris weren't featured directly, their song "The Rain" is played in the movie during a scene where the character Brodie is trying to get the attention of his crush.
* "American Pie 2" (2001): The Ataris' popular song "My First Summer" is featured in the movie.
* "Bring It On" (2000): The song "In This Diary" was featured in this popular cheerleading movie.
* "The Princess Diaries" (2001): The Ataris' song "The Boys of Summer" is played during a party scene in this Disney film.
Television:
* "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (2001): The Ataris' song "The Boys of Summer" is played during a scene where Buffy and her friends are driving to the prom.
* "Dawson's Creek" (2002): The song "My First Summer" appeared on this popular teen drama.
* "Smallville" (2001): The Ataris' song "Boys of Summer" was used in an episode of this Superman-themed show.
These are just a few of the many instances where The Ataris' music has been featured in film and television. Their songs have a catchy and nostalgic sound, which makes them perfect for use in teen-oriented media.
It's worth noting that these appearances are mostly focused on their music, rather than the band members themselves making direct appearances in the projects.