One of Today's Hottest Stars Joins World's Premier Organization for Girls
CHATSWORTH, Calif., Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, September 22,
two of today's brightest young stars will join the ranks of 2.8 million girls
when Dakota Fanning and her younger sister, Elle, become proud members of Girl
Scouts of the USA. The girls will be inducted into the Girl Scouts of the San
Fernando Valley council. To celebrate the occasion, Dakota is inviting her
sister Girl Scouts from the San Fernando Valley to a special screening of her
latest film project, DreamWorks Pictures' "DREAMER: Inspired by a True Story,"
being released nationwide on October 21st.
Dakota and more than 500 Girl Scouts will be treated to the exclusive
screening at the AMC Burbank Theater. Although Elle cannot be present for the
ceremony and screening, she will be made a Brownie, while Dakota will be 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."
"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:
http://www.sfvgsc.org
SOURCE Girl Scouts of the USA
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CONTACT:
Melanie Merians of Girl Scouts of the USA,
+1-818-886-1801 ext. 32, Mmerians@GirlsScoutsSFV.org
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