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See clips from Vince Marcello's An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars, starring Nia Vardalos, Ian Ziering, Cathy Rigby, Kerris Dorsey and Jade Pettyjohn. Jessica O’Toole, Amy Rardin write based on the “McKenna” stories by: Mary Casanova. The family film finds release via Universal Studios Home Entertainment on July 3rd on DVD and Blu-ray. 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,...

See clips from Vince Marcello's An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars, starring Nia Vardalos, Ian Ziering, Cathy Rigby, Kerris Dorsey and Jade Pettyjohn. Jessica O’Toole, Amy Rardin write based on the “McKenna” stories by: Mary Casanova. The family film finds release via Universal Studios Home Entertainment on July 3rd on DVD and Blu-ray. 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,...

Scheduled to Air on Saturday July 14, 2012 at 8/7c on NBC

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...