JUDY MOODY AND THE NOT BUMMER SUMMER Making-Of Featurette

In 2000, the world first met Judy Moody, the amusingly mercurial heroine of Megan McDonald’s bestselling book series. Since then, the adventurous tyke has inspired eight additional books and the series has sold a phenomenal 14 million copies in 23 languages. Now Judy is poised to make her big screen debut in Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer. Have a listen as director John Schultz, producer Sarah Siegel-Magness, executive producer Bobbi Sue Luthor, author Megan McDonald and the actors talk about the film in this new Behind-the-Scenes Featurette.

Synopsis:

When her best-laid plans for a summer full of fun go comically awry, an imaginative young girl creates her own vacation adventures in Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer. Based on the beloved, bestselling book series by Megan McDonald, Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer is an irresistible and delightfully funny treat for adventure-loving kids and adults.

This summer, Judy Moody is planning the most super-duper, double-rare summer vacation ever with best friends Rocky and Amy. Except that it turns out Rocky is going to circus camp to learn to tame lions, Amy is headed off to Borneo with her mom to save a lost tribe and Judy is stuck home with her pesky little brother Stink and second-best friend Frank Pearl.

Just when she thinks things are as rotten as they can be, her parents announce that they will be going to California and Judy will have to stay behind with her Aunt Opal, who she’s never even met! It looks like Judy’s best summer ever has just become her way worst summer ever.

But feisty, fearless and ever-funny Judy Moody never gives up! With help from some unexpected sources, she’s headed for a summer full of surprises in this charming and spirited family film. Get ready, get set, get MOODY!

(Left to right.) Jordana Beatty, Parris Mosteller , Sharon Sachs and Robert Costanzo star in Relativity Media’s release, Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer. Photo Credit: Suzanne Tenner © 2011 Judy Moody Productions, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

(Left to right.) Preston Bailey and Jordana Beatty star in Relativity Media’s release, Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer. Photo Credit: Suzanne Tenner © 2011 Judy Moody Productions, LLC. All Rights Reserved

Jordana Beatty stars as “Judy” in Relativity Media’s release, Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer. Photo Credit: Suzanne Tenner © 2011 Judy Moody Productions, LLC. All Rights Reserved

The film stars newcomer Jordana Beatty as Judy Moody along with Heather Graham (The Hangover), Jaleel White (“Family Matters”), Preston Bailey (“Dexter”) and Parris Mosteller (“Worst Week”). John Schultz (Aliens in the Attic) directs from a screenplay by Megan McDonald and Kathy Waugh (“Big and Small”). Producers are Sarah Siegel-Magness (Precious) and Gary Magness (Precious). Director of photography is Shawn Maurer (Vampires Suck). Editor is John Pace III (Aliens in the Attic). Production designer is Cynthia Charette (Scary Movie 2). Original music is by Richard Gibbs (10 Things I Hate About You). Costume designer is Mary Jane Fort. Executive producers are Bobbi Sue Luther (“Fear Clinic”) and Andrew Sugerman (Conviction).

Look for JUDY MOODY AND THE NOT BUMMER SUMMER in theaters this Friday, June 10th.