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EXCLUSIVE 'Skateland' Trailer: 'Twilight' Star Ashley Greene Heads Back To The '80s

Posted 1/19/11 1:09 pm EST by in Trailers, Video


The '80s were a decade filled with mix tapes, roller rinks and hanging out at Dairy Queen, an era when big hair, ridiculously tiny shorts, handlebar mustaches and keg parties reigned supreme, a last gasp of the simple life before advances in industry and technology changed society forever. In other words -- to quote Charles Dickens -- they were the best of times AND the worst of times.

All of that is captured in last year's Sundance favorite "Skateland," a poignant indie about friends growing up in a small Texas town, grappling with family problems and the uncertainties of their own future, and trying to guzzle a few more beers before they reluctantly take on the responsibilities of adulthood. It's also a film in which "Twilight" star Ashley Greene shows off her quite formidable dramatic acting chops and a solid fashion sense to boot, despite the 1980s' unfortunate obsession with leg warmers and perms. Check out the exclusive "Skateland" trailer premiere below!

Greene stars as Michelle, one of the aforementioned friends who spends her days cruising around town, listening to '80s tunes and hitting up house parties with BFF Ritchie Wheeler (Shiloh Fernandez), a talented writer who seems content to work at the titular Skateland roller rink (probably because he's got the perfect last name for it), and her older brother Brent (Heath Freeman), a pro motocross racer who's recently returned home to while away the days in a state of perpetual drunkenness. Read More...

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Ashley Greene Describes Her Role In 'Skateland'

Posted 3/18/10 2:30 pm EST by in News


FROM HOLLYWOOD CRUSH: Ashley Greene spent the early part of the week in Austin, partying it up at the South By Southwest (SXSW) film festival to debut her new film, "Skateland." She took the time to chat with MTV News and explain the film for those of us at home who think it's only about rollerskating.

"It's set in Texas in the 1980s and it's basically a coming-of-age story of Ritchie Wheeler, who Shiloh Fernandez plays, but also my character, Michelle Burkham, and my brother Brent [played by Heath Freeman]," she explained. "There's a place called Skateland that closes and it's something that we all go to and we all kind of relate to and see ourselves around and we're used to having this and it's kind of ripped away and so it kind of jumpstarts us realizing that there's a lot of things we have to figure out."

Continue reading Ashley Greene Says New Movie 'Skateland' Is About 'Figuring Out Who You Are'

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Where Can You See 'Twlight' Stars In 2010?

Posted 1/21/10 12:30 pm EST by in News


FROM MTV.COM: While the "Twilight Saga" may be giving us some of the biggest blockbusters of its time, most of the series' stars are indie actors at heart. It's no surprise, then, that this week's Sundance Film Festival will unveil three highly anticipated films for Twilighters: "The Runaways," "Welcome to the Rileys" and "Skateland."

In 2010, however, that's just the tip of the iceberg. From blockbusters to indies, quirky love stories to serious dramas, the "Twilight" gang is branching out. With that in mind, here are the top 10 "Twilight"-related movies of 2010 (release dates subject to change, of course). How many will you be lining up to see?

Continue reading Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, More 'Twilight' Stars' Roles For 2010

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Get Your First Look At Ashley Greene In 'Skateland'

Posted 1/4/10 2:30 pm EST by in Photos


Twilighters have a lot to look forward to at this year's Sundance Film Festival, which is only a couple weeks away. And not just because of Kristen Stewart's two movies, "The Runaways" and "Welcome to the Rileys." "Twilight" co-star Ashley Greene will also have some Sundancing to do, with "Skateland," a coming-of-age drama set during the 1980s.

We've got a first look at the movie for you today, a small collection of stills featuring Greene, star Shiloh Fernandez and others. Click the image below to check them all out.

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'Twilight' Star Ashley Greene Laces Up For 'Skateland'

Posted 10/23/08 10:25 am EST by in News


Ashley GreeneWe know how you MTV readers love your "Twilight" stars -- and if their careers keep surging like this, we may have to create a "Twilight Thursday" just to keep up. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Ashley Greene (better known as Alice Cullen), has joined the cast of Anthony Burns' indie film "Skateland." Greene will be joined by Haley Ramm, James LeGros, and Taylor Handley, with Shiloh Fernandez in talks to play the lead character.

"Skateland" is a coming-of-age drama set in a small town in the 1980s. It follows a young man named Ritchie Wheeler, who's left unemployed when the local roller-rink shuts down. As if that's not enough, he faces some tough decisions about his future, his parents' divorce, and problematic relationships with his sister Mary, his friends Brent and Kenny, and Brent's sister, Michelle. Greene will play the part of Michelle and I am betting the lovely actress ends up Wheeler's love interest. Read More...

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