UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif.,
April 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A
talented young gymnast turns trials into triumphs in the inspiring
new feature-length movie, An American Girl: McKenna Shoots
for the Stars™, coming to Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD, and
Digital Download on July 3, 2012,
from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Inspired by the
beloved American Girl® line of dolls and featuring the celebrated
2012 Girl of the Year®, the film stars Oscar® nominee Nia Vardalos (My
Life In Ruins, My Big Fat
Greek Wedding), Jade
Pettyjohn ("The United
States of Tara") as McKenna™, Ian
Ziering ("Beverly Hills
90210"), Kerris Dorsey
(Moneyball, "Brothers & Sisters") and former
Olympic gymnast Cathy Rigby
(Broadway's "Peter Pan").
A modern and heartwarming original story about a young girl
whose dream to compete as a world class gymnast is jeopardized when
she begins to have trouble in school, An American Girl:
McKenna Shoots for the Stars™ helps girls learn to believe
not only in their family and friends but also themselves.
With more than 139 million books and 21 million dolls sold,
American Girl® has earned the loyalty of millions of girls and the
praise and trust of parents and educators. Just in time for
the Summer Games, this fun family film on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and
DVD is available only at Wal-Mart, American Girl® retail stores and
americangirl.com. A must-own addition for American Girl®
fans, the film can also be purchased via Digital Download through a
variety of online retailers.
The An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the
Stars™ Blu-ray™ Combo Pack delivers the film in perfect
hi-def picture and perfect hi-def sound. The Blu-ray™ Combo
Pack also includes UltraViolet™, a DVD, and a Digital Copy of the
film – so consumers can truly enjoy the movie anytime, anywhere, on
the device of their choice! UltraViolet™ is the revolutionary
new way for consumers to collect movies and TV shows and put them
in the cloud. From there, they can download and stream
instantly to computers, tablets and smartphones. In addition,
consumers can redeem a Digital Copy of the film from a variety of
retail partners, who offer many viewing options including iTunes®,
iPad®, iPhone®, iPod™ touch, Android, connected televisions,
Blu-ray player apps and more!
SYNOPSIS
Meet McKenna Brooks™, a determined and confident young
gymnast, in this all-new modern-day adventure. McKenna™ is on track
to make the regional competitive gymnastics team but
off-track in school, where she's suddenly struggling to keep
up. When her teacher suggests a tutor, she's embarrassed and
desperate to keep it a secret from her friends. Then a bad fall at
the gym sidetracks her from her favorite sport. Will she
recover in time to make the team? Can she succeed in school, too?
McKenna™ needs to focus on her strengths to overcome her
challenges – and, with the help of family and friends, find a way
to believe in herself again.
CAST AND FILMMAKERS:
Cast: Nia Vardalos,
Ian Ziering, Cathy Rigby, Kerris
Dorsey, Jade Pettyjohn
Directed By: Vince Marcello
Based on the "McKenna" stories by: Mary
Casanova
Teleplay By: Jessica O'Toole, Amy
Rardin
Executive Producers: Steven Brown,
Gaylyn Fraiche
Producers: Debra Martin Chase, Ellen L. Brothers
Co-Producers: Erin Falligant,
Ellen Rutter, Kim Todd
Director of Photography: Jon Joffin
Edited By: Paul Millspaugh
Production Designer: Craig
Sandells
Costume Designer: Mary Partridge
TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY™:
Street Date: July 3, 2012
Copyright: 2012 Universal Studios
Selection Number: 63120909
Running Time: 1 Hour, 34 Minutes
Layers: BD-50
Picture Format:
Widescreen
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Rating: N/R
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, French, Spanish
Sound: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, Spanish DTS Digital
Surround 5.1
TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD:
Street Date: July 3, 2012
Copyright: 2012 Universal Studios
Selection Number: 63120882
Running Time: 1 Hour, 34 Minutes
Layers: Dual
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Rating: N/R
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, French, Spanish
Sound: English and Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, English Dolby Digital
2.0
About Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Universal Studios Home Entertainment is a unit of Universal
Pictures, a division of Universal Studios
(www.universalstudios.com). Universal Studios is a part of
NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment
companies in the development, production and marketing of
entertainment, news and information to a global audience.
NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and
entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture
company, significant television production operations, a leading
television stations group and world-renowned theme parks. Comcast
Corporation owns a controlling 51% interest in NBCUniversal, with
GE holding a 49% stake.
About American Girl
American Girl Brands is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mattel
(NASDAQ:MAT) (www.mattel.com), the world's leading toy company.
Since American Girl's inception in 1986, the company has devoted
its entire business to celebrating the potential of girls ages 3 to
12. American Girl encourages girls to dream, to grow, to aspire, to
create, and to imagine through a wide range of engaging and
insightful books, age-appropriate and educational products, and
unforgettable experiences. In meeting its mission with a vigilant
eye toward quality and service, American Girl has earned the loyal
following of millions of girls and the praise and trust of parents
and educators. To learn more about American Girl or to request a
free catalogue, call 1-800-845-0005, or visit
www.americangirl.com.
CONTACT: UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Jennifer Black
Executive Director, Publicity
818-777-0546
Jennifer.black@nbcuni.com
SOURCE Universal Studios Home Entertainment