Dakota Fanning - Movie Star and Girl Scout

Dakota Fanning - Movie Star and Girl Scout

One of Today's Hottest Stars Joins World's Premier Organization for Girls

BURBANK, Calif., Sept. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, September 22, two of today's brightest young stars joined the ranks of 2.8 million girls when Dakota Fanning and her younger sister, Elle, became proud members of Girl Scouts of the USA. The girls were inducted into the Girl Scouts of the San Fernando Valley council. To celebrate the occasion, Dakota hosted a special screening of her latest film project, DreamWorks Pictures' "DREAMER: Inspired by a True Story," for her sister Girl Scouts from the San Fernando Valley.

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Dakota and more than 500 Girl Scouts were treated to the exclusive screening at the AMC Burbank Theater. Although Elle could not be present for the ceremony and screening, she was made a Brownie, while Dakota became a Girl Scout, following in the footsteps of their mother, who was a Girl Scout for many years.

"It is our great pleasure to welcome Dakota and Elle to our Girl Scout family," stated Gerry Keshka, CEO of the Girl Scouts of the San Fernando Valley. "All our girls look forward to getting to know both Dakota and Elle and share with them the fun, friendship and adventure that comes with being a Girl Scout."

Opening nationwide on October 21, "DREAMER: Inspired by a True Story" follows the heartwarming tale of a horse trainer, played by Kurt Russell, and his daughter, Cale, played by Dakota, who work to save an injured horse. Together, father and daughter bring the horse back to her former glory in time to race in the Breeders' Cup Classic. With a storyline that emphasizes family values and believing in oneself, "DREAMER" shows how, by sharing fears and dreams with one another, a family can make the seemingly impossible, possible.

In recognition of the movie's release, both Dakota and "DREAMER: Inspired by a True Story," will be featured in TALK ABOUT IT! Family Fun, a Girl Scout publication that helps girls ages 8-11 get to know their families-and themselves-better. The book contains fun-filled activities, games, and quizzes that girls can do on their own or with family and friends. In addition to showcasing themes, photos and quotes from the movie, the publication will also provide girls with a Family Fun calendar and stickers, "Just Ask" Card Games, and over 15 challenges that are fun for the whole family.

About DreamWorks SKG

DreamWorks SKG was formed in October 1994 by its three principal partners-Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen. The studio is actively involved in the production of live-action motion pictures and network and cable television programs, and the distribution of live-action and animated feature films, as well as home video entertainment.

About the Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts of the USA is the world's pre-eminent organization dedicated solely to girls, with a membership of more that 3.7 million girls and adults. Girl Scouting builds character, social conscience, and self-esteem in girls, while teaching critical life skills to enable than to succeed as adults. With a proven track record of developing leaders, Girl Scouts of San Fernando Valley provides enriching experiences to over seven thousand girls. For more information on the Girl Scouts of the San Fernando Valley visit: www.sfvgsc.org

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CONTACT: Melanie Merians of Girl Scouts of the USA, +1-818-886-1801, ext. 32, Mmerians@GirlsScoutsSFV.org

Web site: http://www.sfvgsc.org/

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