My girls love the American Girl movies! They have collected all five of the movies that have been released on DVD so far.  American Girl has done a fantastic job of bringing their dolls to life on screen and I have found it a terrific way for my girls to learn even more history than what they are able to gleam from the fabulous books.  Manners and proper etiquette are much easier to observe in a movie.  We always enjoy the costumes and scenery.  I'm so happy to have both forms of media to compliment the amazing dolls!

So we're always excited to hear about an upcoming American Girl movie and today I have news of 2 to share with you!

We already have movies based on Samantha, Felicity, Molly, Kit and Chrissa so who's next?

Julie: An American Girl Musical is set in San Fransisco and will be a full length musical featuring music from the 70s!  Its theatrical release is planned for 2012. 

Who's next?  Velma!!  Velma's movie is going to be a direct to DVD release with a terrific story line.  Velma is a gymnast with an Olympic dream!  Casting is going on now and filming will begin in Winnipeg on July 11th.  Jade Pettyjohn will star as Velma and her mom is being played by My Big Fat Greek Wedding star, Nia Vardalos.  There's still time to be cast in the film as a gymnast or an extra.  Visit Extras Casting Productions for more information.