{"id":9023,"date":"2022-06-02T02:58:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-02T09:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=9023"},"modified":"2022-06-01T14:59:04","modified_gmt":"2022-06-01T21:59:04","slug":"hollywood-stargirl-the-perfect-sequel-reunited-with-favorite-characters-from-the-original-stargirl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2022\/hollywood-stargirl-the-perfect-sequel-reunited-with-favorite-characters-from-the-original-stargirl\/","title":{"rendered":"Hollywood Stargirl * The Perfect Sequel &#8211; Reunited With Favorite Characters From The Original Stargirl"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/hollywoodStargirl.poster.jpg?fit=203%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9028\" width=\"152\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/hollywoodStargirl.poster.jpg?w=543&amp;ssl=1 543w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/hollywoodStargirl.poster.jpg?resize=203%2C300&amp;ssl=1 203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 152px) 100vw, 152px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Hollywood Stargirl<\/em> is a sequel to the 2020 Disney+ hit about free spirit Stargirl Caraway, a silver-voiced teenager whose simple acts of kindness work magic in the lives of others, that follows Stargirl\u2019s journey out of Mica, Arizona and into a bigger world of music, dreams and possibilities. When her mother Ana is hired as the costume designer on a movie, they relocate to L.A., where Stargirl quickly becomes involved with an eclectic assortment of characters. They include aspiring filmmaking brothers Evan and Terrell; Mr. Mitchell, one of Stargirl\u2019s neighbors; and Roxanne Martel, a musician Stargirl admires and encounters on her journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Heather S. comments, \u201c<em>Hollywood Stargirl <\/em>is the perfect sequel! We reunite with favorite characters from <em>Stargirl<\/em> and see how much they\u2019ve grown. By the end of the film we are left wanting to see more of these characters\u2014which is a good thing!\u201d See her full review below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hollywood Stargirl\u00a0<br>By Heather S., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 16<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/akgZidqG5ws?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hollywood_Stargirl_R1_r709_3.10.1.jpg?fit=300%2C162&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9024\" width=\"225\" height=\"122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hollywood_Stargirl_R1_r709_3.10.1.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hollywood_Stargirl_R1_r709_3.10.1.jpg?resize=300%2C162&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hollywood_Stargirl_R1_r709_3.10.1.jpg?resize=768%2C415&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption>Grace VanderWaal as Stargirl Caraway in Disney&#8217;s live-action HOLLYWOOD STARGIRL, exclusively on Disney+. Photo courtesy of Disney Enterprises, Inc. \u00a9 2022 Disney Enterprises, Inc. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Hollywood Stargirl<\/em>\u00a0is the perfect sequel! We reunite with favorite characters from <em>Stargirl<\/em> and see how much they\u2019ve grown. By the end of the film we are left wanting to see more of these characters\u2014which is a good thing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Hollywood Stargirl\u00a0<\/em>is very relatable and follows Stargirl (Grace VanderWaal) who has recently moved to Los Angeles. She meets new friends in her apartment building and begins filming a movie.\u00a0In the first\u00a0<em>Stargirl<\/em>\u00a0film, Stargirl herself is incredibly free spirited and inspires others. In\u00a0<em>Hollywood Stargirl,\u00a0<\/em>she struggles with her emotions, living somewhere new, and wanting to make friends. Seeing a teen girl who is lost and isn\u2019t quite sure where her place in the world is so comforting because it reminds young audiences that others feel the same way they do.\u00a0 And it\u2019s a good motivation to live life to the fullest.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hollywood_Stargirl_R4_r709_1.84.1.jpg?fit=300%2C162&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9025\" width=\"225\" height=\"122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hollywood_Stargirl_R4_r709_1.84.1.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hollywood_Stargirl_R4_r709_1.84.1.jpg?resize=300%2C162&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hollywood_Stargirl_R4_r709_1.84.1.jpg?resize=768%2C414&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption>(L-R): Grace VanderWaal as Stargirl Caraway and Elijah Richardson as Evan in Disney&#8217;s live-action HOLLYWOOD STARGIRL, exclusively on Disney+. Photo courtesy of Disney Enterprises, Inc. \u00a9 2022 Disney Enterprises, Inc. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Stargirl\u2019s wardrobe is spectacular, and it encapsulates her character perfectly. Grace\u2019s acting is magnificent, too, and how she shows Stargirl\u2019s deepest emotions in quiet scenes is very engaging. Stand out scenes like Stargirl singing in her room and going to a club to watch singers perform are heartwarming\u2014it\u2019s wonderful to see her grow comfortable in herself and her music. Grace\u2019s chemistry with her co-star Elijah Richardson, who plays Evan, is phenomenal. Two young actors bring comedy, friendship, and all awkward teenage emotions to the screen with such simple performances.&nbsp;&nbsp;<em>Hollywood Stargirl&nbsp;<\/em>proves that contemporary cinema needs more movies like these.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/HollywoodStargirl.a.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9027\" width=\"225\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/HollywoodStargirl.a.jpg?w=902&amp;ssl=1 902w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/HollywoodStargirl.a.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/HollywoodStargirl.a.jpg?resize=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption>(L-R): Tyrel Jackson Williams as Terrell, Grace VanderWaal as Stargirl Caraway, Elijah Richardson as Evan, and Director Julia Hart behind the scenes of Disney&#8217;s live-action HOLLYWOOD STARGIRL, exclusively on Disney+. Photo by Suzanne Tenner. \u00a9 2022 Disney Enterprises, Inc. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Stargirl learns several lessons throughout the film. She learns to communicate her feelings to her mom, to feel comfortable in her music and how to turn her life into an adventure. For the first time, Stargirl learns the importance of friendship and camaraderie.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I give&nbsp;<em>Hollywood Stargirl&nbsp;<\/em>5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. It begins streaming on Disney+ June 3, 2022.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hollywood Stargirl is a sequel to the 2020 Disney+ hit about free spirit Stargirl Caraway, a silver-voiced teenager whose simple acts of kindness work magic in the lives of others, that follows Stargirl\u2019s journey out of Mica, Arizona and into a bigger world of music, dreams and possibilities. When her mother Ana is hired as the costume designer on a movie, they relocate to L.A., where Stargirl quickly becomes involved with an eclectic assortment of characters. They include aspiring filmmaking brothers Evan and Terrell; Mr. Mitchell, one of Stargirl\u2019s neighbors; and Roxanne Martel, a musician Stargirl admires and encounters on her journey.<\/p>\n<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Heather S. comments, \u201cHollywood Stargirl is the perfect sequel! We reunite with favorite characters from Stargirl and see how much they\u2019ve grown. 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