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Seeing as there was no thread for this yet, I decided to create one. This is for discussion of the latest movie to be released into the series- Anne of Green Gables: A New Beginning. This is to be a prequel, but does not follow along with the prequel written by Budge Wilson (it was filmed before this book came out).

Before I go any further, here is the official site link: A New Beginning

If you watch the very first video on that page, you will find that there will be two new videos coming very soon, in July. One is a video teaser, which will appear on July 8. The next will be the official trailer, which will appear on July 23. It's something to watch out for.

On the site you'll be able to find all your character bios and such. I went through them. What I found strange is that there is no Gilbert. However, we will see Dominic. This video is set during WWII, of which Dominic is off fighting in. To my earlier comment about Gilbert, I was reading on the site and found a "Behind the Scenes" article. It states that Anne is now widowed, so I am hoping we'll find out what happened to Gilbert, and why he died so early.

Once again we have a completely new story, and another version to add to the tales we know. What I'm hoping is that these new actors can pull off convincing versions of Anne, both in her 60s and as a young child. From first impressions so far, what do you think?

There is no official release date that I can find for the movie so far. In the news section I found that the movie has been slated for CTV's Fall 2008/2009 schedule, so it will be out in the fall, or early in 2009.

Official Teaser

Official Teaser

Official Trailer

A New Beginning Trailer

I'm still not quite sure what to make of this one. I didn't mind the others, particularly because they used the same characters, but with an all new cast, I dunno. I did watch the video teaser, which was released yesterday. From what I can tell of that, Hannah can pull off a pretty good Anne, even if she isn't the same as Megan. Now I'm wondering who the person is she (older Anne) refers to in the teaser. I'm curious.

And because you know you'll watch the teaser regardless of liking the movie or not, here's the link:

Video Teaser

The actual movie trailer will be released July 23 so that'll be something to see. Perhaps then we'll have an official release date.

I think part of the reason everyone's uncertain is because we know how Sullivan can be with storylines and not being in continuation. Though, I adored the third movie, but that's just me. I don't know yet. I want to watch it before critiquing it too much.

I guess we'll see how Hannah does as Anne. I liked her in the video teaser; she had me cracking up. It was very Anne-like so we'll see how she pulls off being our favorite kindred spirit.

Anyone have any ideas as to who the older Anne refers to with the letter?

Today the official trailer was released for the movie. However, it gave no indication of an exact release date this fall, which I was hoping to find. Alas, it was not to be. It appears we will have to watch the site and see what develops. I have edited my original post to include the links to the teaser and trailer. Here's the link to the official trailer.

Official Trailer

A New Beginning Trailer