Monthly Archive for June, 2007

In search of Mr. Nobody

Sarah Polley Sarah Polley is in Belgium now, filming Mr. Nobody, a co-production between Canada, France, Belgium, and Germany. More filming will occur in Quebec in early September.

The story centres on Nemo, who–at 120 years old–is the only surviving mortal on Earth in the year 2092, while every other human has achieved immortality. Most of the film is set on the planet Mars, which–in the film–has become a trendy vacation spot. Along with Sarah, the film co-stars Jared Leto, Clare Stone, and Michael Riley (among others).

No release date is available at this time.

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Anne 4…coming eventually

General Anne News Kevin Sullivan has now formally announced that there will be a fourth Anne movie. Subtitled A New Beginning, it will be a self-written prequel, delving into Anne’s life before moving to Green Gables. This is to be done, in part, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the publication of Anne of Green Gables.

Now, he will need to find a new Anne. A casting call has gone up on YouTube; and there will also be a cross-Canada talent search in seven cities, to be conducted by casting director John Bucan (recent casting credits include Sarah Polley’s film Away from Her). Specifically, they are looking for girls between the ages of ten and twelve, inclusive. Candidates must submit a two-minute video to the Screentest group at YouTube; or they mail an audition tape directly to Sullivan Entertainment at the following address…

Sullivan Entertainment
Attention: The Next Anne Shirley
110 Davenport Road
Toronto, ON
M5R 3R3

Candidates may use material from the novel Anne of Green Gables or the first miniseries. Audition videos must be received no later than July 20. Tapes will not be returned to the auditioners; and only those who are contacted will receive a live audition.

Official press release
YouTube Group: Screentest
Announcement topic at Anne3.com