From Universal Studios Home Entertainment American Girl: Isabelle Dances Into The Spotlight

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^™.

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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
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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

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Universal Studios Home Entertainment
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