L.M. Montgomery’s Anne Of Green Gables: Fire & Dew - Coming this Fall on PBS!

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Movie: L.M. Montgomery’s Anne Of Green Gables: Fire & Dew

Network: PBS

Original Air Date: September 23, 2018

Rated: G

Available on DVD - see *HERE*!

images via: Breakthrough Entertainment

CAST:

Ella Ballentine ... Anne Shirley
Sara Botsford ... Marilla Cuthbert
Martin Sheen ... Matthew Cuthbert
Julia Lalonde ... Diana Barry
Drew Haytaoglu ... Gilbert Blythe
Zoe Fraser ... Ruby Gillis
Amariah Faulkner ... Jane Andrews
Stefani Kimber ... Josie Pye
Isaac Kragten ... Moody Spurgeon
Kate Hennig ... Rachel Lynde
Natalie Lisinska ... Miss Stacy
Wendy Thatcher ... Mrs. Periwinkle
Frank Cox-O'Connell ... Pastor Allan
Kate Trotter ... Mrs. Barry
Tannis Burnett ... Muriel
Riley Gilchrist ... Mr. Williston
Jim Annan ... Mr. Abbey
Michael Hanrahan ... University President
Sean Cullen ... Mr. Sadler
Robert Clarke ... Examiner
Sean McCann ... Doctor
David Mackett ... Oculist

PLOT:

Storyline via Breakthrough Entertainment: Through the influence of a spirited new teacher – Miss Stacy – Anne steps up her ability at scholarship and competes for the few spaces available at a teacher’s college in Charlottetown. Her hard work and competitive nature (especially with Gilbert) pay off.

When Anne leaves for Queen’s College, Matthew and Marilla feel a sudden emptiness in their lives. Marilla’s failing eyesight and Matthew’s poor health make life more difficult on the farm and they are forced to hire a man to help out.

In Charlottetown, Anne is nearly overwhelmed by loneliness and the harsh circumstances of her urban surroundings. More than this, she feels the pressure of severe competition – especially from Gilbert Blythe. Their estranged relationship is almost repaired at the school dance but Anne misinterprets the moment and their estrangement continues.

Matthew and Marilla make the long journey to be present when Anne graduates and wins the coveted ‘Avery Prize’. They bring Anne back to Green Gables where she reunites with Diana and discusses the difficult choice she must make: to work as a teacher or continue on to University in some far off city like Halifax or Montreal.

Shortly after her return to Avonlea, Anne is devastated by the death of her kindred spirit, Matthew. That event and Marilla’s failing eyesight make her decide to teach locally rather than move away.

Just when all seems lost Anne discovers the dark cloud over her life has a silver lining in the person of Gilbert Blythe. His direct talk heals their relationship and rekindles their romance. Anne’s good feelings about this turn of events make her believe, “God’s in His heaven and all’s right with the world.”

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*images via: Breakthrough Entertainment, image of Ella Ballentine and Julia Lalonde via Twitter

Anne of Green Gables returns to PBS this Thanksgiving - November 2017!

I am thankful to share this news...

PBS is, indeed, bringing "Anne of Green Gables: The Good Stars" to their network, once again, on Thanksgiving night - November 23, 2017, 8:00 - 9:30 PM (EST)! (be sure to check your local listings!)

Via PBS: "Join Anne Shirley as she turns 13 and faces complex issues with friends, adults and Gilbert. Her free-spirited nature is challenged by her perceived need to be sensible, a journey fraught with confusion and some unfortunate—albeit amusing—mishaps." (see more in press release below!)

It was a delightful surprise that the first movie- L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables, which aired on Thanksgiving day November 24, 2016, also had some Christmas scenes! I wasn't expecting anything holiday related, but was thrilled, especially since it aired on Thanksgiving, the day most consider the launch to the holiday season!

Visit my page on "Anne of Green Gables: The Good Stars" for even more plot details + the movie trailer for this second Anne movie!

I've also included the official PBS press release below, which already states the Anne movie, ANNE OF GREEN GABLES – FIRE & DEW, (the third movie in the series!) will premiere in 2018 on PBS! Stay tuned for more details!!!

First Movie:

L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables 2016
Available on DVD!
OR
Digital Download

Here is the full Press Release from PBS:

“ANNE OF GREEN GABLES - THE GOOD STARS”

TO AIR THANKSGIVING NIGHT ON PBS

Breakthrough Entertainment’s Second and Third Installments of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Classic Features Martin Sheen

The First Installment of ANNE OF GREEN GABLES Re-Airs Thanksgiving Night

BEVERLY HILLS, CA; July 30, 2017 – PBS has announced that the second installment of the classic Lucy Maud Montgomery story of a free-spirited teenager on Prince Edward Island, ANNE OF GREEN GABLES – THE GOOD STARS, will air on Thanksgiving night, Thursday, November 23, 2017, at 8:00 p.m. ET (check local listings). The iconic Canadian literary classic returns to PBS stations after the successful Thanksgiving 2016 premiere, which reached more than 3.2 million viewers. The third installment, ANNE OF GREEN GABLES – FIRE & DEW, will premiere in 2018 on PBS. Following ANNE OF GREEN GABLES that same evening on PBS stations is a rebroadcast of the first installment, ANNE OF GREEN GABLES.

“We are excited to bring ANNE OF GREEN GABLES back to our viewers with a second installment, as it continues to be a delightful addition to our Thanksgiving lineup,” said Beth Hoppe, Chief Programming Executive and General Manager of General Audience Programming, PBS. “ANNE OF GREEN GABLES continues to provide our viewers with family-friendly programming year-round, especially during the holiday season.”

In ANNE OF GREEN GABLES – THE GOOD STARS, Anne Shirley turns 13 and faces complex situations with friends, learns from inspirational adults and experiences an escalating friendship with Gilbert. Her free-spirited nature is challenged by her perceived need to be sensible, a journey fraught with confusion and some unfortunate — albeit amusing — mishaps.

This second installment, written and directed by John Kent Harrison, will once again star critically acclaimed actor Martin Sheen as Matthew Cuthbert, along with the return of Ella Ballentine as Anne Shirley and Canadian treasure Sara Botsford as Marilla Cuthbert.

Additional cast members include Julia Lalonde (“Catch a Christmas Star”) as Diana Barry, Kate Hennig (“ThirtyTwo Short Films About Glenn Gould”) as Rachel Lynde, Stefani Kimber (Remember) as Josie Pye, Drew Haytaoglu (“Looks Just Like the Sun”) as Gilbert Blythe, Kyle Gatehouse (Source Code) as Mr. Phillips and Linda Kash (Cinderella Man) as Mrs. Barry.

ANNE OF GREEN GABLES – THE GOOD STARS will be available on DVD from PBS Distribution: ShopPBS.org; 800-PLAY-PBS, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The film will also be available for digital download.

L.M. Montgomery’s ANNE OF GREEN GABLES – THE GOOD STARS was produced by Breakthrough Entertainment in association with Corus Entertainment’s YTV and the author’s granddaughter, Kate Macdonald Butler, who served as executive producer.

About Breakthrough Entertainment:
Breakthrough Entertainment Inc. is an award-winning producer and distributor of premium content for worldwide audiences. The entertainment studio’s operations include the development and distribution of feature films, television and digital content; international co-productions and production services. Breakthrough’s digital media division ranks amongst the industry’s most respected producers of high-quality interactive entertainment on mobile and online platforms. Established over 30 years ago, Breakthrough’s library now boasts over 40 feature films and 4,000 television episodes, which air on major networks and digital channels across the globe. The studio has been recognized with international awards including numerous Geminis, Canadian Screen Awards, and Canadian Comedy Awards. www.breakthroughentertainment.com. Follow @breakthru_ent on Twitter.

About PBS:
PBS, with nearly 350 member stations, offers all Americans the opportunity to explore new ideas and new worlds through television and digital content. Each month, PBS reaches nearly 100 million people through television and nearly 28 million people online, inviting them to experience the worlds of science, history, nature and public affairs; to hear diverse viewpoints; and to take front row seats to world-class drama and performances. PBS’ broad array of programs has been consistently honored by the industry’s most coveted award competitions. Teachers of children from pre-K through 12th grade turn to PBS for digital content and services that help bring classroom lessons to life. Decades of research confirms that PBS’ premier children’s media service, PBS KIDS, helps children build critical literacy, math and social-emotional skills, enabling them to find success in school and life. Delivered through member stations, PBS KIDS offers high-quality educational content on TV – including a new 24/7 channel, online at pbskids.org, via an array of mobile apps and in communities across America. More information about PBS is available at www.pbs.org, one of the leading dot-org websites on the internet, or by following PBS on Twitter, Facebook or through our apps for mobile and connected devices. Specific program information and updates for press are available at pbs.org/pressroom or by following PBS Pressroom on Twitter.

-PBS-

ANNE OF GREEN GABLES Returns to the U.S. with NEW MOVIES on PBS!!!

Excerpt of Press Release via breakthroughentertainment.com:

The Recently Completed Trilogy of Breakthrough Entertainment’s L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables Comes to PBS for National Broadcast

The Two Newest Films Include ‘The Good Stars’ and ‘Fire & Dew’ starring Martin Sheen, Ella Ballentine and Sara Botsford

TORONTO (March 15, 2017) – Following the success of PBS’ Thanksgiving 2016 U.S. primetime premiere of L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables, leading Canadian studio Breakthrough Entertainment announces a new deal with the tenured broadcaster which will bring the second and third installments of the trilogy, The Good Stars and Fire & Dew, to audiences in the United States.

“We are thrilled to bring Anne Shirley back to PBS stations and viewers in the second and third installments of the Anne of Green Gables trilogy,” said Beth Hoppe, Chief Programming Executive and General Manager of General Audience Programming, at PBS. “The first Anne of Green Gables premiered last Thanksgiving and reached 3.2 million viewers. In addition, it was streamed more than 230,000 times across PBS digital platforms. These films are a wonderful example of the family-friendly programming PBS provides to viewers year round, and especially during the holiday season.”

The iconic Canadian literary classic returns to PBS stations after the successful February 2017 Family Day premiere of The Good Stars in Canada on YTV. L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables is produced by Breakthrough Entertainment, in association with Corus Entertainment’s YTV and the author’s granddaughter, Kate Macdonald Butler, who served as Executive Producer.

“I am so delighted that PBS will bring the two newest installments of L.M.Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables to viewers in the United States. My hat is off to Breakthrough Entertainment for producing such beautiful movies that encapsulate my grandmother’s most famous novels,” says Kate MacDonald Butler.

The Good Stars, written and directed by John Kent Harrison, and Fire & Dew, written by Susan Coyne and directed by John Kent Harrison, will once again star critically acclaimed actor Martin Sheen as Matthew Cuthbert, along with the return of Ella Ballentine as Anne Shirley and celebrated Canadian actress Sara Botsford as Marilla Cuthbert.

See the rest of this press release - HERE!

*According to this article, the air dates have not been revealed, yet, for when these two movies will premiere on PBS. Stay tuned... all of you "Kindred Spirits!"

"Anne of Green Gables: The Good Stars"

MOVIE REVIEW

Movie: Anne of Green Gables: The Good Stars

Network: in Canada: on YTV

Original Air Date in Canada: February 20, 2017

Original Air Date in the United States: November 23, 2017

*See the Movie Trailer below...

*"Anne of Green Gables: The Good Stars" is the second of three films - in this series! (see details on the third movie below!)

*In America, PBS played the first movie in this series- "L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables" on Thanksgiving day, November 24, 2016. See details - HERE!

PBS will again air Anne on Thanksgiving Day... "Anne of Green Gables: The Good Stars," the second tele-film in this series, will air in the US on November 23, 2017.

CAST:

Ella Ballentine ... Anne Shirley
Martin Sheen ... Matthew Cuthbert
Sara Botsford ... Marilla Cuthbert
Amariah Faulkner ... Jane Andrews
Julia Lalonde ... Diana Barry
Stefani Kimber ... Josie Pye
Aviv Cohen ... Minnie Andrews
Drew Haytaoglu ... Gilbert Blythe
Zoe Fraser ... Ruby Gillis

*Hallmark Christmas movie fans may recognize Ella Ballentine (Anne Shirley) from "Baby's First Christmas," Julia Lalonde (Diana Barry) from "Catch a Christmas Star," and Sara Botsford (Marilla Cuthbert) from "Christmas Incorporated!"

*I also had the pleasure of interviewing young Ella for her role in Baby's First Christmas, back in 2012! See that interview, HERE!


PLOT:

Storyline via Breakthrough Entertainment: (via Lucy Maud Montgomery online)

When Anne Shirley turns thirteen, she faces complex issues with her friends, inspirational adults and Marilla and Matthew. At the same time, she begins a friendship with Gilbert Blythe that emotionally escalates to disrupt the status quo of her peaceful world. Her free-spirited nature is challenged by her perceived need to become sensible, and her journey toward this goal is fraught with confusion and more than a few unfortunate – albeit, amusing – mishaps.

Through school events and playtime after class, Anne continues to deepen her bosom friendship with Diana Barry. It almost sours when she frightens the living daylights out of Diana’s elderly Aunt Josephine. Just when all is forgiven, their friendship faces an even more profound test when Anne begins to spend more time with Gilbert.

Meanwhile, at Green Gables, Matthew’s health begins to slide. During an outing into the forest he becomes disoriented and must rely on Anne to find their way home. He implores Anne to hide the incident from Marilla. Anne struggles with her promise to Matthew but she’s not one to harbor secrets. In the end, she confesses to Marilla and wrestles with the burden of her betrayal to Matthew.

The rising tension between Anne, her girlfriends and Gilbert culminates with a daring river rescue. Gilbert saves Anne and relishes his moment as her hero. Although Anne is grateful to Gilbert, she must make a decision that breaks his heart.


"L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables: The Good Stars" is the second of three films. The third movie "L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables: Fire and Dew," is planned to premiere on YTV (in Canada) on July 1, 2017. And, we can expect to see the third movie in the U.S. on PBS in 2018!


"L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables: The Good Stars" Trailer:



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'L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables' TV Movie starring Ella Ballentine

MOVIE REVIEW

Movie: L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables

Network: PBS

Original Air Date: November 24, 2016 (Thanksgiving Day!)

CAST:

Ella Ballentine ... Anne Shirley
Martin Sheen ... Matthew Cuthbert
Sara Botsford ... Marilla Cuthbert
Julia Lalonde ... Diana Barry
Kate Hennig ... Rachel Lynde
Stefani Kimber ... Josie Pye
Linda Kash ... Mrs. Barry
Drew Haytaoglu ... Gilbert Blythe
Kyle Gatehouse ... Mr. Phillips
Tannis Burnett ... Muriel
Richard Binsley ... Stationmaster
Sophia Roberts ... Lily
Jaime Feggi ... Minnie May
Sean McCann ... Dr. Spencer
Alanis Peart ... Mary Jo


PLOT: A retelling of L.M. Montgomery's story of Anne Shirley, an orphan who is accidentally sent to a couple looking to adopt a boy instead.

Here's the scoop via Country Living:
"A new movie based on the first book in the Anne of Green Gables series will premiere on PBS on Thanksgiving night (NOVEMBER, 2016), followed by the 2005 version of the movie Pollyanna, another childhood favorite. The holiday programming will begin at 8 p.m.,( 7 central ) just in time for your post-feast couch collapse. (Please note: Times may vary, depending on your area!)

"Both movies are based on beloved children's novels that revolve around orphaned characters and their new beginnings. As fans know, Anne of Green Gables tells the story of adventurous Anne who is sent to live with Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, a strict sister and a fun-loving brother."

"These two films are great examples of the quality, family-friendly programming PBS strives to provide during the holiday season and all year long," Beth Hope, PBS's Chief Programming Executive said in a press release."

Movie Review:

This is an extra sweet, delightful family-friendly movie!


See or Skip:

Absolutely see!


My Thoughts...
Like many of you, I am a huge fan of the original Anne of Green Gables series starring Megan Follows, as the beloved red-head, Anne Shirley. I remember the first time I watched it, when PBS ran it in the 80's. Our family recorded it all on our new VCR and we absorbed every minute of this amazing, uplifting family story. It is a delight to see PBS bring the Anne of Green Gables Movie back to their network with this new movie, on this upcoming Thanksgiving Day!!! (2016)

If the young actress pictured above, Ella Ballentine (who portrays Anne Shirley), looks familiar to all of you Hallmark fans, then you are right! She portrayed the young girl, Karen, in the Hallmark Christmas Movie, "Baby's First Christmas." I was also honored at that time, to interview young Ella before the premiere of her Hallmark Christmas movie! You can see that Interview, HERE!

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