American Girl's 2016 Girl of the Year(TM) Stars in its First-Ever Action-Adventure Movie!

American Girl's 2016 Girl of the Year(TM) Stars in its First-Ever Action-Adventure Movie!

AMERICAN GIRL: LEA TO THE RESCUE

AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL HD MAY 31, 2016 AND ON BLU-RAY(TM) COMBO PACK AND DVD JUNE 14, 2016 FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., March 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- American Girl's 2016 Girl of the Year((TM)), Lea Clark, stars as the brand's first-ever action-adventure movie hero in American Girl: Lea to the Rescue. In the thrilling sequel to the original book series, Lea must face her fears as she travels deep into the Brazilian rainforest to solve the mystery of her missing brother. In her quest to find him, she befriends Amazonian tribespeople, helps save endangered animals, and, ultimately, must bring ruthless animal poachers to justice. The all-new, action-packed adventure for girls, American Girl: Lea to the Rescue is the latest in a long line of fresh, modern and family-friendly films from American Girl, that also includes Grace Stirs Up Success, Isabelle Dances Into The Spotlight, Saige Paints The Sky, and McKenna Shoots for the Stars. American Girl: Lea to the Rescue premieres on Blu-ray((TM) )Combo Pack, DVD, and On Demand on June 14(th), 2016, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The film will also be available on DIGITAL HD two weeks early on May 31(st), 2016.

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BLU-RAY & DVD BONUS FEATURES:


-- BORN FOR ADVENTURE: MEET LEA CLARK (TM) - Our newest American Girl is
here and ready for adventure! In this featurette we'll meet Lea Clark
played by Maggie Elizabeth Jones. See why she's so excited to be the
next American Girl star.
-- STAR POWER: MEET THE CAST - With strong female leaders in front and
behind the camera, this film is not lacking in girl power. Hear from the
director and our female cast as they describe what it's been like
working with so many strong girl role models.
-- WELCOME TO THE RAINFOREST: A DAY ON SET - Go on set with the Clark
family as they break down an action packed scene. There's stunts,
helicopters and a whole lot of fun.
-- THE ADVENTURE COLLECTION: CREATING LEA'S STYLE - Want to look like
your new favorite American Girl? Step inside Lea's closet to get fashion
looks created for the movie.
-- HOW WE DID IT: ANIMATRONICS IN THE AMAZON - Lea and her family love
animals. Discover the magic of movie making as we break down the
animatronics behind the film's sloth.
SYNOPSIS
Born for adventure, Lea Clark heads deep into the Brazilian rainforest, where her most exciting story awaits. When Lea's brother, Zac, goes missing while studying the ecology in South America--and she suspects he's fallen prey to a band of ruthless animal poachers--Lea convinces her mom to spring into action. From the minute their plane touches down, Lea's mom wants her to stay safe in the city, but Lea is determined to save both her brother and the endangered exotic animals she loves! Will Lea come to the rescue of her brother before it's too late?

FILMMAKERS

Cast: Maggie Elizabeth Jones, Laysla De Oliveira, Storm Reid and Hallie Todd
Directed By: Nadia Tass
Teleplay By: Karen Bloch Morse
Produced By: Debra Martin Chase, Jean A. McKenzie
Executive Producer: Julie Ann Sipos, Philip Waley
Director of Photography: David Parker ACS
Production Designer: Brian Glaser
Costume Designer: Mary Partridge, Danielle Knox
Music By: Kenneth Bergomaster

TECHNICAL INFORMATION - BLU-RAY(TM):

Street Date: June 14, 2016
Copyright: 2016 Universal Studios Home Entertainment. All Rights Reserved.
Selection Number: 63175131 / 63175129 (CDN)
Running Time: 98 minutes|
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 1.85:1
Rating: N/A
Technical Info: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, Spanish DTS Digital Surround 5.1
Subtitles: English, Spanish

TECHNICAL INFORMATION - DVD:

Street Date: June 14, 2016
Copyright: 2016 Universal Studios Home Entertainment. All Rights Reserved.
Selection Number: 63175134 / 63175128 (CDN)
Running Time: 98 minutes
Layers: Dual Layer
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1
Rating: N/A
Technical Info: Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 |
Subtitles: English, Spanish

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ABOUT UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE- www.uphe.com) is a unit of Universal Pictures, a division of Universal Studios. Universal Studios is a part of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks, and a suite of leading Internet-based businesses. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

ABOUT AMERICAN GIRL
American Girl is a premium brand for and about girls and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT, www.mattel.com), the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of toys and family products. Headquartered in Middleton, WI, American Girl offers an inspiring world of dolls, experiences, and entertainment to empower and unite girls of all ages. Best-selling lines include Truly Me(TM), Girl of the Year(TM), Bitty Baby(TM), and the classic historical character line BeForever(TM). The company sells products through its award-winning catalogue, on www.americangirl.com, in its experiential retail stores nationwide, and in specialty boutiques at select Indigo(TM) and Chapters(TM) in Canada and El Palacio de Hierro locations in Mexico City. American Girl's mission is to fuel belonging and connection among girls, a goal that has already earned the loyalty of millions and the praise and trust of their parents and educators.

CONTACT:
Tess Bartlett

Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, Publicity
Tess.Bartlett@nbcuni.com

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