I stopped by DollDiaries.com, and was so excited to hear that McKenna Shoots for the Stars movie trailer is now out! The American Girl movie is scheduled to premiere on NBC on July 14, 2012 right before the Summer Olympics (where you can watch real gymnastics!) It will be available to buy on DVD too on July 3rd.
Now, you've gotta watch the adorable movie trailer from the Universal Studios Entertainment Youtube...
I think it looks awesome, I can't wait to see it! What do you think? :)


















It looks amazing! Where is Serria? I am realy looking forward to this movie. Josie looks a lot like the illustrations, but Mckenna's hair is straight, not curly.
Posted by: Meg | April 25, 2012 at 01:07 PM
Hi Meg! Thanks for commenting!
I was thinking that too--about McKenna's hair. I heard that AG filmed the movie all the way back in Summer 2011 before she even came out. So, I wonder if American Girl thought about making McKenna's hair curly, but then decided against it? Hmm...;)
I haven't read the McKenna books yet, is Serria one of her friends?
Hope you have a great day!
~Liz~
Posted by: Liz (An American Girl Fan) | April 25, 2012 at 02:39 PM
Wow, I really didn't expect you to reply, but thanks!
Serria is a girl that comes to Shooting Star Gymnastics after she moves to Seattle. She and Mckenna go to the same school and are in the same gymnastics team, so they become really good friends. Afterwards I went to imdb and looked at the cast list and Serria is in the movie, but apparently not in the trailer.
You really should read the books, they are really good. I hope this movie is better than Chrissa's, I really didn't like that one. Too depressing.
I was wondering, will you still do this site when you go off to collage? I love it so much and I hope you will continue!
Meg
Posted by: Meg | April 25, 2012 at 03:16 PM
Wow, I can't wait to see the movie! I brought the McKenna books on my Kindle. I hope the movie is like the books.
Thanks for showing the trailer, Liz!
Posted by: Jael | April 25, 2012 at 04:02 PM
Hi Meg-Thanks for letting me know about Serria! I got the books from my library, but had to return them before I could read them. Too many books, so little time! ;)
Yeah, I hope that it's better than the Chrissa movie, from the trailer it looks like it might be.
I'm so happy you like my website, that really means a lot to me! :) As of right now, I'm not planning on going to college, but doing my site full time. That means lots more time to do all things AG! I can't wait! :D
Jael-No problem! ;) I hope you enjoy your McKenna Kindle books!
~Liz~
Posted by: Liz (An American Girl Fan) | April 25, 2012 at 04:47 PM
I am so glad you will continue! Too bad I didn't find your site sooner. ;) But in my free time I look around to find stuff I wasn't 'around' for!
Posted by: Meg | April 25, 2012 at 05:34 PM
That is the best movie trailer so far! The movie looks kinda funny! (I better read the books before the movie comes out so I can tell whats differente about it!)
Posted by: Lydia | April 25, 2012 at 05:59 PM
OMGOSH. I almost sreamed:)
Posted by: Emma :) | April 25, 2012 at 06:12 PM
AH! This looks so good! Can't wait...thanks for sharing Liz!
Posted by: LaurenS | April 25, 2012 at 11:15 PM
I think it looks good but the actors seem really young! Like younger then in the other movies. It looks good though and I am already planning a party where my friends come over and we watch the movie!
Posted by: Reece | April 26, 2012 at 08:53 AM
Yay, another American Girl movie! This one looks like a good one. McKenna has brown hair and blue eyes, just like me!
~Deborah
Posted by: Deborah | April 26, 2012 at 04:29 PM
Best movie ever in the history of movies itself!
Posted by: Erin | April 27, 2012 at 02:07 AM
Great trailer! Can't WAIT to see it. I'm kind of confused because I thought Mckenna has straight caramel colored hair, not blond and curly. By the way, I think Mckenna would actually look wonderful with curly hair. Still, can't wait to see it!
Posted by: Natalia | April 29, 2012 at 04:29 AM
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Posted by: Ysa Penarejo | July 08, 2012 at 12:00 AM
I wanted to enter your shooting for the stars contest, but I can't find your Facebook page?
Thanks!
Posted by: Michaela | July 20, 2012 at 12:32 PM
I love this movie!! so great, I totally love the music!
Posted by: Emily bortucene | November 01, 2012 at 09:10 PM