UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif.,
May 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/
-- American Girl's 2014 Girl of the Year®,
Isabelle Palmer, discovers her own
way to shine in an all-new charming and inspirational movie when
American Girl: Isabelle Dances Into the Spotlight
premieres on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD, Digital HD and On
Demand on July 22, 2014, from
Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The film will also be
available on DIGITAL HD two weeks early on July 8, 2014. American Girl: Isabelle
Dances Into the Spotlight brings to vivid life a gifted
nine-year-old girl who loves both dance and fashion design, but
struggles to find her self-confidence until she learns to focus on
her own unique talents. Fans of the phenomenally popular series of
American Girl films, books and dolls will fall in love as Isabelle
"dances right off the screen and into our hearts" (Sunny Chanel, The Stir by CafeMom).
Erin Pitt (Against the
Wild) and Melora Hardin ("The
Office," Hannah Montana: The
Movie) star in this wholesome and heartwarming movie from
American Girl, devoted to celebrating girls ages 3 to 12 through
age-appropriate, high-quality dolls and accessories, books,
clothes, movies and experiences. With inspiring themes of
friendship and empowerment, American Girl:
Isabelle Dances Into the Spotlight is the latest in a
long line of fresh, modern and family-friendly films that also
includes McKenna Shoots for the Stars and Saige Paints
the Sky.
The Blu-ray™ Combo Pack includes a
Blu-ray™ disc, DVD, Digital HD with
UltraViolet™.
- Blu-ray™ disc unleashes the power of your HDTV and
is the best way to watch movies at home, featuring 6X the picture
resolution of DVD, exclusive extras and theater-quality surround
sound.
- DVD offers the flexibility and convenience of playing movies in
more places, both at home and away.
- DIGITAL HD with Ultraviolet lets fans watch movies anywhere on
their favorite devices. Users can instantly stream or download
movies to watch on iPad®, iPhone®, Android™, smart TVs, connected
Blu-ray players, game consoles, and more.
SYNOPSIS
Isabelle (Erin Pitt) is an
inspired dancer with a flair for fashion design. She's thrilled to
be studying ballet at a prestigious performing arts school, but is
surrounded by talented classmates—and she can't help feeling that
she's always in the shadow of her "perfect" older sister, Jade
(Grace Davidson). So when her idol,
a famous ballerina, encourages her to audition for a professional
ballet, Isabelle isn't sure she can land the role. And when a
competitive classmate starts pointing out Isabelle's every mistake,
her confidence sinks even further. Can she find the courage to step
into the spotlight and discover her own way to shine? Melora Hardin of the hit television show "The
Office" also stars in this "sweet story that teaches the benefits
of hard work, determination and focus" (Julie Kertes, L.A.
Parent Magazine).
FILMMAKERS
Cast: Erin
Pitt, Melora Hardin,
Colton Stewart, Daniel Fathers, Saara
Chaudry, Sarah Murphy-Dyson,
Grace Davidson
Directed By: Vince Marcello
Screenplay By: Jessica O'Toole, Amy
Rardin
Produced By: Avram "Butch" Kaplan, Vince
Marcello
Executive Producer: Debra Martin
Chase
Director of Photography: Jon Joffin
Production Designer: Oleg M. Savytski
Costume Designer: Mary
Partidge-Raynor
Music By: Patrick Kirst
TECHNICAL INFORMATION –
BLU-RAY™:
Street Date: July 22, 2014
Copyright: 2014 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Selection Number: 63130264
Running Time: 1 Hour 40 Minutes
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 1.78:1
Rating: N/A
Technical Info: DTS-HD MASTER AUDIO 5.1 (English)
Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
TECHNICAL INFORMATION – DVD:
Street Date: July 22, 2014
Copyright: 2014 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Selection Number: 63130259
Running Time: 1 Hour 40 Minutes
Layers: Dual Layers
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1
Rating: N/A
Technical Info: DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 (English)
Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
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, world-renowned theme parks,
and a suite of leading Internet-based businesses. NBCUniversal
is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
About American Girl
American Girl is a premium brand
for girls and a wholly owned subsidiary of Mattel, Inc.
(NASDAQ:MAT, www.mattel.com), the world's leading toy company.
Since its inception in 1986, American Girl has been devoted to
celebrating girls ages 3 to 12 through age-appropriate,
high-quality dolls and accessories, books, clothes, movies, and
unforgettable experiences. Best-selling lines include My American
Girl®, Girl of the Year®, Bitty
Baby®, and its classic historical characters.
Headquartered in Middleton, WI,
the company sells products exclusively through its award-winning
catalogue, on americangirl.com, and in its experiential retail
stores. By inspiring girls to be their best, American Girl has
earned the loyalty of millions of girls and the praise and trust of
parents and educators. To learn more about American Girl or request
a free catalogue, call 1-800-845-0005 or visit
www.americangirl.com, www.facebook.com/americangirl, or
www.twitter.com/american_girl
CONTACT:
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Cecilia Sandoval
Director, Publicity
Cecilia.Sandoval@nbcuni.com
(818) 777-7364
SOURCE Universal Studios Home Entertainment