An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars is a new, direct-to-DVD, Universal Studios Home Entertainment film. We were given a wonderful opportunity to host a party for the release, much to the excitement of a few little girls. Paula Rivera as Mrs. Thomas, Toulane's mother who is very strict when it comes to making the Regional Competitive Team. Meanwhile, Toulane is upset and finally admits to McKenna that she's sick of competitive gymnastics; her mother has been pushing her into it so that Toulane can follow in the footsteps of her older sister, a star gymnast, and Toulane no longer enjoys it. McKenna yells at them saying they must be happy she broke her ankle as she would have nothing to do, but study, and hobbles into her room. Coach Isabelle tells McKenna that the move she was doing is way too advanced. McKenna reluctantly meets Josie Myers at the school's library. McKenna is practicing her backhand spring on the beam. McKenna is soon forced to go back to Josie. Jade is 11, and has already guest-starred in some popular TV shows which include The United States of Tara, The Mentalist, and Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior. It's distributed by Universal and comes in a Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack which also contains an UltraViolet Digital Copy so you can take McKenna on the road. [6] This film is based on the McKenna books in the American Girl series written by Mary Casanova. Josie doesn't understand this. Get unlimited DVD Movies & TV Shows delivered to your door with no late fees, ever. When Johnny arrives, he meets his new family including "Uncle Chris" (the 12-year-old son of his new step-grandmother) who resents the upcoming marriage. Her mom and dad are played by Nia Vardalos, who I loved in My Life in Ruins and My Big Fat Greek Wedding, and Ian Ziering, my secret crush from “Beverly Hills 90120.” An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars was released on July 3rd, just before the 4th of July! I really like this movie because it’s a story about friendship and working hard to achieve your dreams. https://americangirl.fandom.com/wiki/McKenna_Shoots_for_the_Stars McKenna also does well during her presentation at school, finally bringing her grades up. [8], The film was released on DVD and Blu-ray on July 3, 2012. McKenna Brooks is the protagonist of the books of the same name and the film based on it, McKenna Shoots for the Stars.The beginning starts in Shooting Star Gym. Jade Pettyjohn. Mr. and Mrs. Brooks explain that Mr. Wu e-mailed them and said that McKenna's grades are slipping. Aisha Alfa as Gymnastics Competition Announcer, Emma Leipsic as Megan Murphy, a gymnast from Performig Arts Gymnastics, Rosie as Snowflake the horse, Josie's assigned horse she rode at Heart's and Horses. At the presentation run, the Shooting Stars gymnastics team perform for the parents. Toulane is very upset that McKenna lied to her. The movie was directed by Vince Marcello. 11-year-old Jade Pettyjohn stars as McKenna Brooks in the newest American Girl movie entitled McKenna Shoots for the Stars. Kally Berard as Sierra Kuchinko, the new girl in both McKenna's class and gymnastics team. This page was last edited on 26 March 2021, at 05:42. McKenna Shoots for the Stars (2012) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. American Girl McKenna comes to life in this modern-day adventure about a determined gymnast who must focus on her strengths to overcome challenges and find a way to … An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars is a 2012 drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes. She starts to read the science book, but doesn't understand it and quits. Talia Pura as McKenna's maternal grandmother who lives with McKenna's family. McKenna's parents believe that she's spending too much time on gymnastics and not enough time on school. Available on. She tries three different tutors who won't work for her. In the Shooting Star gym, McKenna Brooks is practicing her balance beam routine, which she finishes with a challenging back handspring dismount. 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. McKenna later realizes that she should go and does so, only to run into Toulane. An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars Reviewed by Camille Bajema (See her full review on video.) McKenna Brooks: Kerris Dorsey ... Josie Myers: Nia Vardalos ... Mrs. Brooks: Ian Ziering ... Mr. Brooks: Ysa Penarejo ... Toulane Thomas: Cathy Rigby ... Isabelle Manning: Kally Berard ... Sierra Kuchinko: … She storms out of the library and asks Mr. Wu to find her a new tutor. Coach Isabelle Manning tells McKenna that the move is too advanced for her and she should stick to the easier dismount for now. McKenna (Jade Pettyjohn) is a fourth-grade gymnast who loves nothing more than competing for her club's team with her best friend Toulane (Ysa Penarejo). The audition for the regional competitive meet comes around, but McKenna is nervous because she's been struggling with her dismount (the skill she was injured on) since coming back from her injury. Rent $3.99. It's also available to stream, download, buy and rent on demand at FlixFling VOD, Amazon, Google Play, Apple TV, YouTube VOD and Vudu. She tells McKenna that she has been watching the rhythmic gymnastics practices and wishes she could do that instead. https://www.pinterest.com/JosieNash4/mckenna-shoot-for-the-stars She and Toulane are both named to the regional competitive team, but Toulane finally confronts her mother, and is finally allowed to switch to rhythmic gymnastics, and her place on the competitive team goes to the much-improved Sierra. While McKenna is reading A Little Princess, she starts to understand what she is reading. | When her teacher suggests a tutor, she's embarrassed and desperate to keep it a secret from her friends. McKenna still goes on a camping trip with Josie. One month free trial! 'McKenna Shoots for the Stars' is a Walmart Exclusive title. McKenna is a ten-year-old girl in fourth grade who lives on Queen Anne Hill in Seattle, Washington. | McKenna refuses and promises to bring her grades up as there's going to be a science quiz the next day. During the meet, McKenna hesitates on her beam dismount, but after seeing Josie in the audience, she goes for it and sticks the landing. Fast, free delivery. HoloLens PC Mobile device Xbox 360 Trailer. Play awesome games for girls, take a quiz, be a part of McKenna's Take the Challenge, send e-cards, & read excerpts from her books at Play at American Girl. George Chiang as Mr. Wu, McKenna's 4th Grade teacher who also went to gymnastics at McKenna's place. This film is based on the McKenna books in the American Girl series written by Mary Casanova. Mr. Brooks starts singing one of his songs. McKenna gets angry when she finds out Josie wants her to read "baby books". Description. Release Dates Afterwards, Josie invites McKenna to go the horseback riding facility for kids with disabilities where Josie rides. She then gets on about how the two of them will get into the 2016 Summer Olympics. The next day at school McKenna is desperate to improve her grades and ends up cheating off of Sierra's paper. An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars (released in PAL territories as American Girl: Shooting for the Stars) is a 2012 American family-drama film starring actress Jade Pettyjohn, Ysa Penarejo, Cathy Rigby, Nia Vardalos, and Ian Ziering. This film is an adaptation of the American Girl McKenna stories by Mary Casanova and is about a girl named McKenna Brooks (played by Jade Pettyjohn) who is trying to balance the pressures of her life: family, friends, school and gymnastics. Official Sites The film is also the second in the series to feature a Girl of the Year character, the first being Chrissa Stands Strong, and is the sixth film in the American Girl series overall. Toulane and McKenna have a talk and make up. Can't play on this device. In her excitement, McKenna shows Josie her and Toulane's secret victory handshake, unaware that Toulane had been watching. Meanwhile, McKenna decides to do an important school paper about gymnastics, which captures her attention in a way that schoolwork never has before. mckenna shoots for the stars, mckenna shoots for the stars - Collect stars by Happily Hopping from one platform to another. In an effort to continue gymnastics McKenna agrees to get a tutor. She tears down most of her posters about the Olympics, and cries. The film is also the second in the series to feature a Girl of the Year character, the first being Chrissa Stands Strong, and is the sixth film in the American Girl series overall. After Sierra leaves, Josie tries to tutor McKenna. An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars is available to watch free on Tubi TV. The film is about the life of McKenna Brooks, as she struggles to balance her time at school and in her career as a gymnast. 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When McKenna comes home, she is very angry, as her parents say that the accident will allow her to focus on school now instead of gymnastics. A free screening of the film was held at the Tysons Corner Marriott on July 21, 2012,[7] as part of a promotional package by American Girl and Marriott. Overview System Requirements Related. | McKenna’s favorite gymnastics event is the balance beam, and the balance beam is a metaphor for the balance we all try to find in our lives. Rent An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars (2012) starring Jade Pettyjohn and Kerris Dorsey on DVD and Blu-ray. An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars (released in PAL territories as American Girl: Shooting for the Stars) is a 2012 American family drama film starring actress Jade Pettyjohn, Ysa Penarejo, Cathy Rigby, Nia Vardalos, and Ian Ziering. But with help from her tutor, she gets her confidence back. She is skilled in gymnastics but struggles with her schoolwork, specifically reading comprehension. McKenna tells her that it'll be the other way around. Discover the 2012 Girl of the Year, McKenna Brooks, who loves to practice & perform her gymnastics routines. Mr. Wu gives McKenna a zero on her test and tells Mr. and Mrs. Brooks. As McKenna begins feeling dejected, her best friend Toulane Thomas comes over and tells McKenna she was great. She comes to the very end of her practice and decides to disobey the coach by doing the back handspring dismount, but falls and breaks her ankle. Great cast of actors – Some of my favorite actors are in An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars.. McKenna is played by Jade Pettyjohn (stars in “The United States of Tara”). Nia Vardalos Talks McKenna Shoots for the Stars, an American Girl Blu-ray in stores July 3rd. We also had a lot of boys, mostly hiding in … At home, McKenna, Maisey, Mara, Mr. and Mrs. Brooks are at the table and talking about Mrs. Brooks' business, and how her guitarist didn't show up on his first day. Stars: Nia Vardalos, Ian Ziering, Kerris Dorsey, Ysa Penarejo, Jade Pettyjohn, Cathy Rigby, Kally Berard, Paula Rivera, Aisha Alfa, Will Woytowich, Kadence Kendall Roach, George Chiang, Abbey Thickson, Talia Pura, Paiten Raine Roach 11/8/2000 (20 years old) Los Angeles, California, United States Paiten Raine Roach as Mara Brooks, McKenna's 5-year-old sister who also does gymnastics. Mr. Brooks tries to convince Mrs. Brooks to let his old rock band play at her coffee shop. Starring Nia Vardalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding), Ian Ziering (TV’s “Beverly Hills, 90210”), and gymnastics champion Cathy Rigby, this heart-warming story will have the whole family cheering! Actress. McKenna's dream is to go to the Olympics; however, her coach tells her that she needs to work up to it slowly. Toulane explains that she'll be on the podium with her gold, and McKenna next to her with her silver. McKenna gets caught by Mr. Wu. The new doll and film were a perfect tie-in for the Men’s and Women’s Olympic Gymnastics Trials, which took place June 28-July 1st in San Jose, California. The Blu-ray is a 50GB disc. Mr. Wu is concerned about McKenna's grades and he recommended that she get a reading tutor from the middle school. The highlight of our trip to San Jose for the Men’s and Women’s Gymastics Trials was getting to sit down and have a chat with An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars actress Jade Pettyjohn. Get as many stars as you can and purchase cute costumes, but beware of traps! Meet McKenna Brooks, a determined and confident young gymnast, in this all-new, modern-day adventure. Ysa Penarejo as Toulane Thomas, McKenna's best friend who even though she does gymnastics, doesn't enjoy it. [9] The film was initially only available at American Girl and Wal-Mart, but was eventually released in PAL territories as American Girl: Shooting for the Stars. McKenna first agrees, but then remembers she gets her cast off the same day and tells Josie she can't go after all, which upsets Josie. Kadence Kendall Roach as Maisey Brooks, McKenna's 5-year-old sister who also does gymnastics. Filming & Production Check system requirements. A talented young gymnast struggles with her schoolwork and an injury. An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars. Company Credits But when her grades start to slip and she's caught looking around during a test, McKenna's teacher suggests that her parents ( Nia Vardalos , Ian Ziering ) enlist the help of a tutor, Josie (Kerris Dorsey). Watch McKenna Shoots for the Stars 2012 full Movie free, download mckenna shoots for the stars 2012. Toulane says that McKenna showed Josie their secret handshake on their camping trip. Stream ad-free or purchase CD's and MP3s now on Amazon.com. Technical Specs, See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro, visual effects supervisor (as Mike Shand), first assistant b camera (as Rich Sinclair), adr voice casting (as Patty Majorczak-Connolly), post-production coordinator (as Jodie Brown), assistant location manager (as G. Tom Arnold), transportation captain (as Steve McGuire), set production assistant (as Jorge Requena), production coordinator (as Colleen Wowchuk). Jade Pettyjohn is a teen actress who played 'McKenna Brooks' in 'An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars' series of television films. | Then, Mrs. Brooks tells Maisey and Mara to go to their room, while she and Mr. Brooks talk to McKenna. Watch trailers & learn more. She moved to Seattle from California after her parents got divorced. Check out American Girl McKenna Shoots for the Stars Soundtrack by Various artists on Amazon Music. An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars (1,171) 5.9 1 h 34 min 2012 X-Ray ALL. The film aired on NBC on July 14, 2012. McKenna keeps meeting with Josie, and is soon found out by Toulane. She has appeared in various episodes of ‘United States of Tara’ and ‘Revolution.’ She is also well-known for her role as Summer in the Nickelodeon Series ‘School of Rocks.’ Boys hiding in furniture. Meet McKenna Brooks, a determined and confident young gymnast, in this all-new, modern-day adventure. When the twins leave, McKenna thinks it's about her accidentally feeding the class pet. For now, their immediate goal is to make the regional competitive team; as another girl, Sierra, falls, they note that she won't be much of a competition, but also comment about a girl from another team who is generally considered the best and who they feel is pretty much sure to get one of the three spots. The girls get back to gymnastics until McKenna's grandma comes into the gym with McKenna's younger twin sisters, Maisey and Mara, to pick her up. An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars (released in PAL territories as American Girl: Shooting for the Stars)[1] is a 2012 American family drama film starring actress Jade Pettyjohn,[2] Ysa Penarejo,[3] Cathy Rigby,[4] Nia Vardalos,[5] and Ian Ziering. This film is based on the McKenna books in the American Girl series written by Mary Casanova. [4] The screenplay was written by Jessica O'Toole and Amy Rardin. [1][10], An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars was filmed in Riverbend Community School, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. When McKenna sees Sierra, she tries to hide. When McKenna goes up, she does everything perfectly. McKenna is on track to make the regional competitive gymnastics team, but off track in school, where she's suddenly struggling to keep up. As soon as her parents find out, McKenna's grounded and they tell her that unless she gets a tutor, she'll have to quit gymnastics.
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