( Log Out / MH: What are you working on now? Meghan saw this story as a “Latina story,’ and wanted to have a writer who was sensitive to the Latino community. Genius is the world’s biggest collection of song lyrics and musical knowledge. Keep reading to find out straight from the film’s screenwriter (via email), Nancy De Los Santos, just why Gotta Kick It Up!‘s 15th anniversary is such an powerful event to celebrate. And, everything in between – We all have shared experiences as human beings. Gotta Kick It Up! I suggest that anyone considering a life in the arts to take a long and deep dive into their hopes and dreams. I love the phrase, and wanted the young dance team to have words that reflected their strength and commitment to their goal. In the US, it was first aired July 26, 2002. NDLS: Writing can be a challenge, but I didn’t experience any difficulties in writing this script. Millennial Hallmarker: You had a few producing and writing credits before taking on Gotta Kick It Up!, which turned 15 years old last week, but not too many. ( Log Out / It helped give these women the platform and the film credit needed to help kick-start their career in the right direction. She contacted my agent at ICM, who then introduced us. I have a few ideas! is directed by Ramón Menéndez. What about the idea made you want to jump on board? Let’s celebrate! And while I was never a dance team member, I knew the feeling of being judged and considered to be less than, for the color of my skin and my ethnicity. When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the... "Miss World 1970: The launch of a revolution", "If it chooses you, nothing can save you. It worked! It feels that a lot of folks in our country don’t want people of color to be part of the American Dream. I’d be hard-pressed to believe that to be true; but what else could it be? ", "The Helen Reddy story and the song that inspired a revolution", 'Shithouse' Interviews with Cooper Raiff & Jay Duplass. And being generous doesn’t mean you don’t take care of yourself. “Gotta Kick It Up” helped them to establish their careers. | is directed by Ramón Menéndez.[2]. NDLS: I have not heard about this outlet, but will check it out! Meghan was placed in a local Los Angeles low-income area. Subramaniam), production sound mixer (as Garry K. Cunningham), supervising sound editor (as Burt Weinstein), first assistant camera: "a" camera (uncredited), extras casting: Rainbow Casting (uncredited), costume supervisor (as Maritza L. Garcia-Roddy). primarily Latina, which to this day rarely happens, but the characters they played were not merely stereotypical portrayals. NDLS: I love that this film was the starting point for two talented and creative actors, Camille Guaty, now seen on “Daytime Divas,” and of course, America Ferrera, now seen on “Superstore.” Both of these terrific artists have continued to have successful careers in film and television. is a Disney Channel Original Movie. A couple weeks after previewing the new Disney Channel movie premiering on July 26 called "Gotta Kick It Up", I still shake my head and smile at the memory of watching my 10-year-old daughter Alicia's beaming face as she takes in the simple story of middle school girls … Sí se puede! How does it feel to write such great female characters? by looking back at the importance of the film and speaking to one of the writers, Nancy de Los Santos. Hopefully Sabrina is still out there dancing, but she hasn’t acted in film or television since starring in this DCOM in 2002. Coming into this project, Susan was far from an acting novice, having started her career back in 1979, with TV, film, and broadway. Way before Hulu’s East Los High‘s Bomb Squad there was an all Latina dance team in Disney’s TV movie Gotta Kick It Up! 'The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants' Is Being Adapted Into a Stage Musical, See 'The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants' Stars Gather for Adorable Pregnancy Photo, America Ferrera Offers Hope for 'Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 3'. It was my honor to be a small part of that magnificent film. Since you’ve already heard from me, I thought it would be a good idea to hear from someone incredibly involved in the project, its screenwriter, Nancy De Los Santos. Latina. She pitched the story to the Disney MOW department, and was given the green light to develop a script. I’ve been so very fortunate to work on many varied and special projects. But in real-life, Daisy Edgar-Jones, 22, is loved-up with her boyfriend of two years Tom Varey, 29, and passionately kissed him during a romantic picnic in a local London park, on Thursday. Get up Drop a tailgate on ya truck Find a keg and fill ya cup up Kick it on back. (as Ashley Cope), High School Student The phrase is credited to Ms. Huerta in support of Cesar’s hungry strike during the union’s creation. Research proves that films with diverse casts tend to have bigger box office results. Fandom may earn an affiliate commission on sales made from links on this page. Along with Walt Disney’s new feature film, “Coco,” centered on the Mexican holiday, Dia de los Muertos. Gotta Kick it Up I watched this movie, so good!! Unfortunately, not much has changed in the world of Hollywood diversity in the last 15 years, which is why this film remains so important and its anniversary is something that should be greatly celebrated. actresses are up to now, 15 years later. MH: What’s your favorite quote from the movie? Technical Specs, See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro, My Favorite Disney Channel Movies (No Order), Junior NDLS: I am proud of all my work. And there dance is ok. MH: At Millennial Hallmarker, we believe that TV movies aren’t a guilty pleasure, simply a pleasure. Clearly Camille is just as talented, determined, and motivated as her character Daisy because she’s been steadily working since the film premiered in 2002. I also remember that it was well-received and for a few years after its initial screening, was one of the channel’s top-rated movies. They both developed into bight and success stars! MH: What has this movie meant to you – both professionally and personally?’. Sign up for the Millennial Hallmarker newsletter to receive a personal take on news, reviews, interviews and everything in-between directly to your inbox. MH: What was the hardest part about writing this script? Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. MH: Did you feel pressure to do this story justice? (uncredited), first assistant director (as T.R. *Be sure to subscribe to this blog and follow along on social (, Here’s What The Cast Of Disney Channel’s ‘Gotta Kick It Up!’ Is Up To Now, 15 Years Later (PHOTOS), In Conversation With… Lifetime’s ‘I Me Wed’ Screenwriter Julie Sherman Wolfe On Its 10th Anniversary, In Conversation With… Lifetime’s ‘I Me Wed’ Screenwriter Julie Sherman Wolfe On Its 10th Anniversary | Millennial Hallmarker, New TV Movies From Your Favorite Channels: See The August 2017 Lineup! But they did! It was directed by Ramon Menendez and written by him along with two other writers Tom Musca and Nancy de los Santos, based on the story by Maghan Cole. The boyfriend, chuey is so cute!! DCOMs are clearly such a great kicking off point and something worth celebrating! MH: How did you prepare to write this script? This is important to Disney because it proves they are forward-thinking folks who know their audience and know the Latino/a audience is only going to grow. today to celebrate? [1] In the US, it was first aired on July 26, 2002. Keep reading to see what the talented Gotta Kick It Up! Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. It is based on a true story of a middle school dance team. But, the Spanish-language audience is not the English-language Latino audience. are such strong, determined, women. I’m always pleased to know the film touch and moved them. “Si, se puede” is Spanish for “Yes, you can!” “Yes, it is possible!” And, it is the motto of the United Farm Workers Union, co-founded by union activists Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta. What do you have to say to people who don’t understand why you would want to write a TV movie or watch one? “Gotta Kick It Up” was my first major writing credit, and I will always hold this story dear to my heart. It's going down tonight, it's all on me It's B-Y-O-B and I've got all we need Yeah boy, I'm 'bout to show me a city slicker How to kick it in the sticks with the critters down on. That is the trillion dollar question. As soon as I was hired, I contacted the school and made arrangements to meet with the current dance team members. But…. | Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Why wouldn’t studios and networks want to make more money? Go on grab you a beer and get on up in the truck. NDLS: I am extremely proud of getting “Si, se puede” into the script and onto the television screen, but it’s not a dance phrase, or it wasn’t at the time. NDLS: From what I remember, Meghan had been involved in America Teaches (or another educational organized effort) that placed new teachers into communities in need of teachers. Pretty little mama lookin at ya like that Make ya wanna slide on in like, "Girl, what's up" Yeah tonight is bottoms up Get em up Tonight is bottoms up Get em up, get em up, get em up. which premiered on July 26, 2002, and recently celebrated 15 yeas since its ground breaking debut. ?oldid=4260144. NDLS: No. *Be sure to subscribe to this blog and follow along on social (Twitter/Facebook/Instagram) for a personal take on news, reviews, interviews and everything in-between. cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. A recent study by the University of Southern California concluded “Latinos, the largest minority in the nation, and the largest racial or ethnic group in California and Los Angeles, are disappearing from the big screen.” According to the report after analyzing the top 100 grossing films of 2016, they discovered Latinos accounted for only 3.1 percent of the film roles. If anyone could sent me a link i would be very appreciative How did you get involved with that project, what was your role with it, and what did that film mean to you? But let’s be honest, if this movie were made today, it would still be considered a huge step forward. MH: Can you explain a bit more about the real-life background of the story? NDLS: Why are there still so few Latino-led movies and series? Some have said that seeing the film made them out and try for their school’s dance team, or cheer team, or basketball team. 30 Days Until I’m Famous was a great 2004 rom-com and perfect for all Camille fans (get on it!).
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