Showing posts with label Skateland. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Skateland. Show all posts
Thursday, December 15, 2011
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Sunday, August 28, 2011
WIN A COPY OF SKATELAND STARRING ASHLEY GREENE ON DVD!
A charming coming of age story, Skateland explores the hardships and lessons that adolescents learn as they mature. Here, we take a look back at some other memorable movies about the trials and tribulations of growing up Skateland starsAshley Greene and Shiloh Fernandez. We are giving away a few extra copies of this fun DVD. Keep reading to find out how YOU can enter your name in the drawing. |
ABOUT THE MOVIE As the world around him changes, a small town boy is thrust into adulthood and must face the uncertainties of his new life in the mesmerizing and nostalgic SKATELAND, arriving on Blu-ray and DVD August 30 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.. Nominated for a Grand Jury Prize at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival, SKATELAND paints a stunning picture of the economic and social stresses of the early 1980s and features a talented young cast. Ashley Greene (Twilight saga) and Shiloh Fernandez (Red Riding Hood) co-star in this powerful coming-of-age drama that took the film festival circuit by storm. For Ritchie Wheeler (Fernandez), a carefree teenager growing up in a small Texas town, Skateland is more than just a local roller rink...it's a fading symbol of friendship and good times. Now, everything's changing and the only thing Ritchie can hang on to is his budding romance with the sweet and beautiful Michelle (Greene). But one fateful night will force Ritchie to face the future and make the most important decision of his life. CONTEST RULES NO ENTRY FEE. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. The Contest begins on August 25th and ends on at 11:59 p.m. (PT) September 5, 2011. 1. Eligibility: The Skateland on DVD contest (the "Contest") is open to legal residents of the United States and Canada aged fourteen (14) or older [Entrants under the age of 18 must have permission from their parents or legal guardians to participate]. 2. Prizes Awarded: The prizes to be awarded from the Contest are as follows: Three (3) winners will be chosen to receive one (1) copy of Skateland on DVD. 3. Notification of Winners: Winners will be notified by e-mail within five (5) business days of the prize drawing. HOW TO ENTER THE CONTEST: To enter the contest simply send an e-mail to contests@hollywoodteenzine.com with the subject "Skateland DVD Contest" no later than 11:59 pm on September 5th! |
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Carrie
Friday, August 12, 2011
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Skateland DVD Out August 30th
Ashley Green (Twilight saga) and Shiloh Fernandez (Red Riding Hood) co-star in this powerful coming-of-age drama that took the film festival circuit by storm. For Ritchie Wheeler (Fernandez), a carefree teenager growing up in a small Texas town, Skateland is more than just a local roller rink...it's a fading symbol of friendship and good times. Now, everything's changing and the only thing Ritchie can hang on to is his budding romance with the sweet and beautiful Michelle (Greene). But one fateful night will force Ritchie to face the future and make the most important decision of his life
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)
To pre-order and for more info click here.
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Thursday, June 30, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
10 Shades of Summer Romance
It's summertime and that means new relationships are abundant and blooming. As movies about warm-season lovin' prove, some seasonal romances are full of laughs and others strip you down to your core. Whether you're looking for a quick fling or a long-term relationship, these 10 films are sure to give you some ideas.
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Carrie
Coming of Age
Going through similar transitions brings a couple closer, as we see in Skateland. After the skating rink closes, completely swoon-worthy Shiloh Fernandez is at a loss for what he wants. His onscreen girlfriend, played by Ashley Greene, is committed to his potential.
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Carrie
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Monday, May 16, 2011
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Movie review: 'Skateland'
At the beginning of summer, Ritchie (Shiloh Fernandez) is a happy guy. He has resisted the efforts of his younger sister Mary (Haley Ramm) and his girlfriend, Michelle (Ashley Greene), to apply for college; he is content, taking his time to figure out what he wants to do with his life.In fact, he has such a strong sense of security that he could be in danger of ending up managing the local roller-skating rink for the rest of his life. He loves hanging out with his pals — Kenny (Taylor Handley), a rich kid who hosts frequent boozy parties, and Brent (Freeman, the film's strongest presence), Michelle's older brother, recently returned home after triumphs as a bike racer.
Ritchie's first inkling that change is inevitable comes with the news that Skateland is to be shut down permanently. More serious surprises and developments, all of them credible, soon follow. One timeless truth emerges here: Women tend to mature more easily than men. Michelle can't wait to move on and attend the University of Texas, yet Ritchie does not realize that his potential stagnation threatens their love for each other. Michelle is a self-starter, while it takes a chain of circumstances to shake Ritchie out of his rut.
"Skateland" is not on the same artistic level as "The Last Picture Show" yet has its own integrity and value — and a fine array of performances.
-latimes.com
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Saturday, May 14, 2011
Seventeen Exclusive Interview: Ashley Greene
Ashley Greene takes a Twilight break to talk about her cool new 80s movie, Skateland, in theaters Friday, May 13.
Many, many Twilight movies ago (okay, not thatmany), Ashley Greene took a break before starting production on New Moon to make a kinda-indie, kinda-fun, maybe-a-little-depressing-at-times movie about a roller rink in the 80s, called Skateland. It's a sweet movie with a ton of heart, and you'll get to see Ashleyreally shine in it. We were so excited about the movie (which opens tomorrow, May 13), we had to sit her down to get her to spill on everything from life lessons to her co-stars, and of course, Breaking Dawn.
17: What's the biggest thing you learned about yourself while making this movie?
AG: I think I learned that I will always keep learning about myself. I'm always changing. I still have the same morals and values and foundation of who I was, growing up in Jacksonville, FL, but I'm such a different person from who I was when I was 17. You live and you learn and you grow.
17: Do you have any advice for your 17-year-old self?
AG: It's not the end of the world. Back then, everything felt like the end of the world. My parents knew nothing. Hah.
17: Speaking of the end, how do you feel about getting so close to the end of Twilight
AG: It's bittersweet. It's like high school. You're excited to graduate, but at the same time, you're going to miss your friends. But we know we haven't seen the last of each other—we still have a couple of years with the press tours and premieres.
17: Your Skateland co-star Shiloh Fernandez was almost Edward Cullen. Did you guys ever talk about that?
AG: Yeah, we certainly had discussions about (Twilight director) Catherine Hardwicke. We both had the same opinion on her: she's just fantastic. She's wild and crazy and eccentric and very fun to work with.
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Carrie
Exclusive Q&A: 'Twilight''s Ashley Greene Arrives in 'Skateland' (and Our Hearts)
Being a Cullen certainly has its perks – fame, fortune, gorgeousness and an abundance of fabulous clothing, for starters.
But sometimes a sparkle vamp needs to shed her bloodlust and go back in time. For Ashley Greene, that time is now.
The erstwhile Alice takes on the 1980s in the new indie "Skateland," where she plays Michelle, the lone lady in a group of guy friends. Although she's the youngest, she eventually pushes them towards accepting adulthood and, in the case of her best friend (Shiloh Fernandez), accepting that she's not just one of the guys.
In real life, Greene is equally as convincing that she's more than just one of those "Twilight" kids.
Have you ever been a "one of the guys" kind of girl like Michelle?Michelle is kind of the man with the plan in "Skateland" and everyone just seems to follow. Are you at all like that?
I'm definitely driven, strong-willed and have a general idea of what I want and I'm definitely willing to go get it. That was something that really drew me to the character because it's not so often that you find a female character -- especially surrounded by a mainly male-based cast -- that is the leader in that sense that she does have her head on straight and she knows what she wants. She's mature and kind of no-nonsense.
I'm definitely driven, strong-willed and have a general idea of what I want and I'm definitely willing to go get it. That was something that really drew me to the character because it's not so often that you find a female character -- especially surrounded by a mainly male-based cast -- that is the leader in that sense that she does have her head on straight and she knows what she wants. She's mature and kind of no-nonsense.
I grew up the tomboy. I was always going outside and climbing trees and playing football with my brother -- I kind of wanted to be just like him. I think I'm kind of a guy's girl -- I like football and I'm not afraid to have a beer -- but I also like my manicures.
What's your favorite football team?
The Florida Gators… If I ever decided to go to college, that’s where I would have gone.
The Florida Gators… If I ever decided to go to college, that’s where I would have gone.
What would you have studied?
I was really into law and psychology… I went to a magnet school for law, sociology and psychology and I absolutely loved my law classes. I loved doing mock trials, which is essentially acting. You get up there and do the whole shebang with lawyers and judges. I realized I always loved performing and took a couple of acting classes.
I was really into law and psychology… I went to a magnet school for law, sociology and psychology and I absolutely loved my law classes. I loved doing mock trials, which is essentially acting. You get up there and do the whole shebang with lawyers and judges. I realized I always loved performing and took a couple of acting classes.
In my mind, I was like, "That's what I need to do. This is what I'm doing." Everyone's like, "You're so brave that you did that," and now, looking back, I guess it was but I think I was just a little bit naïve and very hard headed. It broke my parents' hearts when I told them I didn't want to go to college anymore but they were really cool with the whole thing.
I think if I had really thought about the competition and really thought about the thought of failure and all that stuff, I probably wouldn't be where I am now.
Was there anything that really stood out, that you really liked?In the movie, Michelle is really into music. Was that something you were able to relate to?
In general, I love music, all types of music. There 's not one specific kind -- one day it'll be hard rock, one day it's country, one day it's jazz or blues -- so I do have an appreciation for music but I wasn't really familiar with '80s music. I think one of the smartest investments was the producers and director gave the main cast all iPods with tons and tons of '80s music on it and stuff that was relatable to the film. They also gave me CD's on top of it. Anytime I was in my trailer or at home, I would listen to it just so I would be familiar with it.
In general, I love music, all types of music. There 's not one specific kind -- one day it'll be hard rock, one day it's country, one day it's jazz or blues -- so I do have an appreciation for music but I wasn't really familiar with '80s music. I think one of the smartest investments was the producers and director gave the main cast all iPods with tons and tons of '80s music on it and stuff that was relatable to the film. They also gave me CD's on top of it. Anytime I was in my trailer or at home, I would listen to it just so I would be familiar with it.
The Cure and Joy Division, which I really didn't know about but I now do.
You're a fashionable gal – how was stepping into some of that '80s fashion?
The fashion was fun. It was definitely out of my box, because I'm more of a little black dress, classic type of girl. But it was really fun to do. I saw pictures of my mom and it was just the funniest thing because I looked exactly like her. It was uncanny, the hair, the makeup, the clothes. I completely embraced it though. When am I ever going to get away with wearing blue eye shadow and Farrah Fawcett hair and neon shirts and cut-off shorts? I had fun with it.
The fashion was fun. It was definitely out of my box, because I'm more of a little black dress, classic type of girl. But it was really fun to do. I saw pictures of my mom and it was just the funniest thing because I looked exactly like her. It was uncanny, the hair, the makeup, the clothes. I completely embraced it though. When am I ever going to get away with wearing blue eye shadow and Farrah Fawcett hair and neon shirts and cut-off shorts? I had fun with it.
You have "Butter," a comedy, and "Apparition," a thriller, coming up – so different from each other, from "Skateland" and from "Twilight." What can you tell us about them?
"Twilight" gave me an amazing stepping stool, something to jump off of, but I wanted people to be able to see something other than Alice Cullen. "Butter" was my first comedy and it was extremely nerve-racking. I was a lot out of my element but I went in 100 percent. I talked to Ty Burrell – I think he's genius – and Jennifer [Garner] was super-sweet. Everyone was just very open, very willing to talk about anything they were doing. That was a really cool experience and it's something I'm very proud of.
"Twilight" gave me an amazing stepping stool, something to jump off of, but I wanted people to be able to see something other than Alice Cullen. "Butter" was my first comedy and it was extremely nerve-racking. I was a lot out of my element but I went in 100 percent. I talked to Ty Burrell – I think he's genius – and Jennifer [Garner] was super-sweet. Everyone was just very open, very willing to talk about anything they were doing. That was a really cool experience and it's something I'm very proud of.
Everyone is talking about "The Hunger Games" as the next big, "Twilight"-like thing. Have you read them?"Apparition" was my first studio lead, which is a very big deal. I was extremely nervous about that one too. I think the thing I was attracted to is that sometimes in thrillers, the girls aren't the most proactive and aren't the smartest, but one of the really big key points in the film is that we wanted Kelly, my character, to be really driven, very proactive and very smart… When you have to deal with a lot of special effects, it was a different realm, but emotionally, I went to a lot of different places I hadn't been to yet. That is something I'm really excited for everyone to see.
I've definitely heard about it. I'm really interested to be able to have the time to read these books because I have a lot of friends who are really big fans of the franchise. I'm excited to see it come out, I'm excited for whomever gets to be in it, because it could hopefully, potentially be their "Twilight."
Do you think it's fair that people are already calling it the next "Twilight" or "Harry Potter?"
I think it's unfair to the actors to put that much pressure on them. It's exciting and hopefully it is. I think the only negative thing is that it has that pressure on it and I'm sure people want it to be its own entity and not compared to "Twilight" and "Harry Potter," but I think that just means that they have very high expectations.
I think it's unfair to the actors to put that much pressure on them. It's exciting and hopefully it is. I think the only negative thing is that it has that pressure on it and I'm sure people want it to be its own entity and not compared to "Twilight" and "Harry Potter," but I think that just means that they have very high expectations.
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Carrie
Friday, May 13, 2011
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