In the coming-of-age film North Hollywood, the protagonist Michael is about to graduate from high school. The teenager has to decide what he wants to do after school. If his father had his way, he would simply follow his career plans, but as we all know, it’s never that simple: the dream of becoming a professional skater weighs heavier for Michael.
For the home cinema start of the dramedy, ROLLING STONE is giving away a fan package consisting of the Blu-ray for the film and a surf skateboard from Impact Skategear.
From the From June 9th, viewers can follow the story of the young adult on DVD and Blu-ray at home in front of the television. The film will be available digitally from May 27th.
Dreams, quarrels and first love
The Los Angeles district of the same name serves as the backdrop for “North Hollywood”. According to the press release, part of the story is “big dreams, the relationship with parents and first love”. Michael, played by 24-year-old actor Ryder McLaughlin (known from “Mid90s” and “Dog”), becomes closer to his crush Rachel over the course of the film. The young lover mimics “iCarly” star Miranda Cosgrove.
A professional career comes with sacrifices
The ambition to become a professional skater does not only bring positive things: When the boy gets the chance to prove himself as a skater and to hang out with professionals, tensions arise in his environment. Not only does his relationship with his friends suffer, his relationship with his father, played by Vince Vaughn, also takes a hit. Michael must decide how important his career is to him.
It was directed by 27-year-old producer and actor Mickey Alfred, who also wrote the film’s screenplay. The basis for this should be Alfred’s own experiences.
“Surf feeling” at home with the “Tokyo Sunset” skateboard
The raffle “Tokyo Sunset board comes from the brand “Impact Skategear”. The deck is made of Canadian maple and has a width of 9.5″, the degree of curvature is given as a “gentle concave”. A stiff rear axle and the front axle rotating on an adjustable spring are intended to provide the “surf feeling” when skating. Here – just like with surfing – “radical turns can be pulled over the nose”. The wheels are stone ground eurethane in 62mm and 78a, which are supposed to “stick to the asphalt”.
The board is provided by the Berlin skate shop “LassRollen”.
We’re giving away a fan pack with a “North Hollywood”Blu-ray and a surf skateboard by Impact Skategear. Simply fill out the form and enter “North Hollywood” as the answer. The closing date for entries is June 30, 2022. The legal process is excluded.
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