“Isn’t it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet?” — Anne Shirley, “Anne of Green Gables”
Let’s hope Netflix keeps it that way. Upon learning the news that the streaming service is rebooting the beloved Canadian children’s book series from the 1890s into another TV show, fans simultaneously cheered and feared. Both Lucy Maud Montgomery’s “Anne” novels and the 1980s miniseries adaptations are some of the most beloved Canadian exports ever (sorry not sorry, Justin Bieber). Much is at stake here, and Netflix, showrunner/writer Moira Walley-Beckett and director Niki Caro cannot, dare not mess this up.
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Caro – the “Whale Rider” filmmaker who will direct the two-hour first episode – clearly has experience telling the story of a young, plucky girl. But she also...
Let’s hope Netflix keeps it that way. Upon learning the news that the streaming service is rebooting the beloved Canadian children’s book series from the 1890s into another TV show, fans simultaneously cheered and feared. Both Lucy Maud Montgomery’s “Anne” novels and the 1980s miniseries adaptations are some of the most beloved Canadian exports ever (sorry not sorry, Justin Bieber). Much is at stake here, and Netflix, showrunner/writer Moira Walley-Beckett and director Niki Caro cannot, dare not mess this up.
Read More: ‘Anne of Green Gables’: Netflix Announces ‘Breaking Bad’ Writer Moira Walley-Beckett as Showrunner
Caro – the “Whale Rider” filmmaker who will direct the two-hour first episode – clearly has experience telling the story of a young, plucky girl. But she also...
- 8/25/2016
- by Hanh Nguyen
- Indiewire
Stars: Tyler Labine, Malin Akerman, Lucy Punch, Dan Petronijevic, Benjamin Ayres, Kenneth Welsh, Nancy Beatty, Sabrina Grdevich, Jim Annan, Jonathan Crombie, Earl Pastko, Bill Turnbull | Written by Jeremy Boxen | Directed by Peter Wellington
Tucker and Dale vs Evil star Tyler Labine may have traded in the Hillbilly dungarees for a polo shirt and cargo shorts, but the film’s spirit is alive and well in Cottage Country, a witty woodland comedy horror with more than its own share of laughs. Look, stop reading this and go watch it already. Its twisty, constantly churning story is best viewed unspoiled.
Still reading? Well, if you insist. Taking off to the family holiday home for a week away from work, mild-mannered desk jockey Todd (Labine) and fiancee-to-be Cammie (Malin Akerman) don’t count upon the surprise appearance of his obnoxious brother Salinger (Dan Petronijevic) and horrible girlfriend Masha (Lucy Punch). With tensions quick to rise,...
Tucker and Dale vs Evil star Tyler Labine may have traded in the Hillbilly dungarees for a polo shirt and cargo shorts, but the film’s spirit is alive and well in Cottage Country, a witty woodland comedy horror with more than its own share of laughs. Look, stop reading this and go watch it already. Its twisty, constantly churning story is best viewed unspoiled.
Still reading? Well, if you insist. Taking off to the family holiday home for a week away from work, mild-mannered desk jockey Todd (Labine) and fiancee-to-be Cammie (Malin Akerman) don’t count upon the surprise appearance of his obnoxious brother Salinger (Dan Petronijevic) and horrible girlfriend Masha (Lucy Punch). With tensions quick to rise,...
- 7/15/2015
- by Joel Harley
- Nerdly
Canadian actor Jonathan Crombie, known to legions of fans as Gilbert Blythe in the CBC version of "Anne of Green Gables," died April 15 of a reported brain hemorrhage. He was 48.
Crombie was plucked from relative obscurity to play Blythe in the CBC miniseries, based on the novels by Lucy Maud Montgomery, which launched in 1985 and starred Megan Follows as the titular orphan. He reprised the part in 1987 for the "Anne of Avonlea" TV movie, in 1992 on the spinoff series "Avonlea," and in 2000 for another movie, "Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story."
In addition to that iconic role, Crombie was a well-known stage and improv performer, especially in his native Canada, and he also starred in a Broadway staging of the musical "The Drowsy Chaperone" in 2006. His most recent television credit was a guest-starring role this year on CBS drama "The Good Wife."
Kevin Sullivan, the producer of the "Anne" miniseries and movies,...
Crombie was plucked from relative obscurity to play Blythe in the CBC miniseries, based on the novels by Lucy Maud Montgomery, which launched in 1985 and starred Megan Follows as the titular orphan. He reprised the part in 1987 for the "Anne of Avonlea" TV movie, in 1992 on the spinoff series "Avonlea," and in 2000 for another movie, "Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story."
In addition to that iconic role, Crombie was a well-known stage and improv performer, especially in his native Canada, and he also starred in a Broadway staging of the musical "The Drowsy Chaperone" in 2006. His most recent television credit was a guest-starring role this year on CBS drama "The Good Wife."
Kevin Sullivan, the producer of the "Anne" miniseries and movies,...
- 4/20/2015
- by Katie Roberts
- Moviefone
Jonathan Crombie, the Canadian actor best known for playing Gilbert Blythe in Anne of Green Gables, has died. He was 48. Jonathan Crombie Dies Crombie, who had no known health issues, died of a brain hemorrhage in New York City April 15, the actor’s sister Carrie Crombie told CBC News. “He was funny, he was […]
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- 4/19/2015
- by Chelsea Regan
- Uinterview
Jonathan Crombie, best known for playing Gilbert Blythe in the Anne of Green Gables miniseries and its sequels, has died, CBC News reports.
Crombie’s sister tells the Canadian news outlet that the actor, 48, suffered a brain hemorrhage and died in New York on April 15.
He had many roles in his 30-year career in TV and film, but is most known for playing the tormentor-turned-true-love of Anne Shirley in the 1985 Canadian miniseries Anne of Green Gables and its follow-ups Anne of Avonlea and Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story, which aired in the United States on PBS.
Crombie’s...
Crombie’s sister tells the Canadian news outlet that the actor, 48, suffered a brain hemorrhage and died in New York on April 15.
He had many roles in his 30-year career in TV and film, but is most known for playing the tormentor-turned-true-love of Anne Shirley in the 1985 Canadian miniseries Anne of Green Gables and its follow-ups Anne of Avonlea and Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story, which aired in the United States on PBS.
Crombie’s...
- 4/19/2015
- TVLine.com
Canadian actor Jonathan Crombie has died, aged 48.
The star was best known for his role as Gilbert Blythe in the CBC TV Anne of Green Gables movies.
Crombie's sister Carrie confirmed to CBC News on Saturday (April 18) that her brother had suffered a brain haemorrhage and died in New York on Wednesday (April 15).
"We've been going through lots of stories the last couple days," Carrie said. "He was funny, he was sweet, he loved acting, he loved comedy and singing and dancing. As a little kid, he just loved Broadway shows and all of that kind of stuff and would sing and dance in the living room."
Crombie reprised his role as Blythe in two sequels to the original 1984 TV movie, most recently in 2000.
"I think he was really proud of being Gilbert Blythe and was happy to answer any questions," Carrie revealed. "He really enjoyed that series and was happy,...
The star was best known for his role as Gilbert Blythe in the CBC TV Anne of Green Gables movies.
Crombie's sister Carrie confirmed to CBC News on Saturday (April 18) that her brother had suffered a brain haemorrhage and died in New York on Wednesday (April 15).
"We've been going through lots of stories the last couple days," Carrie said. "He was funny, he was sweet, he loved acting, he loved comedy and singing and dancing. As a little kid, he just loved Broadway shows and all of that kind of stuff and would sing and dance in the living room."
Crombie reprised his role as Blythe in two sequels to the original 1984 TV movie, most recently in 2000.
"I think he was really proud of being Gilbert Blythe and was happy to answer any questions," Carrie revealed. "He really enjoyed that series and was happy,...
- 4/19/2015
- Digital Spy
Anne of Green Gables star Jonathan Crombie has died, according to CBC News. He was 48. His sister Carrie Crombie told the Canadian news organization that her brother suffered a brain hemorrhage and died in New York City on Wednesday. "He was funny, he was sweet, he loved acting, he loved comedy and singing and dancing," she recalled Saturday. "As a little kid, he just loved Broadway shows and all of that kind of stuff and would sing and dance in the living room." She added, "We've been going through lots of stories the last couple days." Born and raised in Toronto, Jonathan was discovered at 17 while performing in a high school production of The Wizard of Oz. Casting...
- 4/19/2015
- E! Online
Canadian actor Jonathan Crombie, best known for playing the role of Gilbert Blythe in the Anne of Green Gables TV movies, has died. He was 48. His sister, Carrie Crombie, on Saturday told CBC News her brother died after a brain hemorrhage on Wednesday in New York City. "He was funny, he was sweet, he loved acting, he loved comedy and singing and dancing," she added in tribute to her late brother. Born in Toronto in 1966, Crombie was spotted as a 17 year-old by casting director Diane Polley, the mother of actress Sarah Polley, while performing in a
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- 4/18/2015
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Canadian actor Jonathan Crombie, best known for playing the role of Gilbert Blythe in the “Anne of Green Gables” films, died in New York of a brain hemorrhage on Wednesday. He was 48. “He was funny, he was sweet, he loved acting, he loved comedy and singing and dancing,” Crombie’s sister Carrie told CBC News. “As a little kid, he just loved Broadway shows and all of that kind of stuff and would sing and dance in the living room.” Gilbert Blythe was the main love interest of Anne Shirley in the “Anne of Green Gables” novel series. Crombie played the role.
- 4/18/2015
- by Joe Otterson
- The Wrap
Actor Jonathan Crombie, best known for his role as the romantic lead in the Canadian TV series Anne of Green Gables, has died. He was 48. Crombie was adept at playing clean-cut characters of unexpected depth and warmth, and to generations of Canadians he’ll always be Gilbert Blythe to Anne Shirley as played by Megan Follows (currently Queen Catherine on the CW’s Reign). Crombie, who died April 15, also appeared in followups to the series including telefilms Anne of Avonlea…...
- 4/18/2015
- Deadline TV
Jonathan Crombie, best known for playing Gilbert Blythe in the Anne of Green Gables TV movies, has died at 48. The actor suffered a brain hemorrhage in New York City on Wednesday, April 15. Crombie's sister, Carrie Crombie, confirmed his passing to CBC News on Saturday. "We've been going through lots of stories the last couple days," she said. "He was funny, he was sweet, he loved acting, he loved comedy and singing and dancing. As a little kid, he just loved Broadway shows and all of [...]...
- 4/18/2015
- Us Weekly
Millions of gente are going to have to find some other way to fill their Saturday nights: Sábado Gigante is coming to a close.
The long-running, Spanish-language variety series hosted by a man calling himself Don Francicso will broadcast its final episode on Sept. 19, the Miami Herald reported Friday.
Don Francisco (whose real name is Mario Kreutzberger) will discuss the series’ cancellation during this Saturday’s broadcast. The network declined to comment to the Herald about the reasons behind the show’s ending.
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For the uninitiated,...
The long-running, Spanish-language variety series hosted by a man calling himself Don Francicso will broadcast its final episode on Sept. 19, the Miami Herald reported Friday.
Don Francisco (whose real name is Mario Kreutzberger) will discuss the series’ cancellation during this Saturday’s broadcast. The network declined to comment to the Herald about the reasons behind the show’s ending.
Related 2015 Renewal Scorecard: What’s Coming Back? What’s Getting Cancelled? What’s on the Bubble?
For the uninitiated,...
- 4/17/2015
- TVLine.com
Stars: Tyler Labine, Malin Akerman, Lucy Punch, Dan Petronijevic, Benjamin Ayres, Kenneth Welsh, Nancy Beatty, Jonathan Crombie, Sabrina Grdevich, Jim Annan | Written by Jeremy Boxen | Directed by Peter Wellington
I was doing what many customers of Netflix do, browsing the catalogue of films on offer with a far-away look in my eye, unable to choose what to watch as the evening got later and later. As a fan of Tyler Labine from his work in Tucker and Dale versus Evil, I decided to give this movie a shot.
Also starring Malin Akerman (27 Dresses, Rock of Ages), Cottage Country is a comedy movie with elements of thriller, horror and romance, and is directed by Peter Wellington, who, from what I can tell, has only really been responsible for a few television movies, and random episodes of television shows I know little to nothing about.
Labine plays frustrated office worker Todd, a...
I was doing what many customers of Netflix do, browsing the catalogue of films on offer with a far-away look in my eye, unable to choose what to watch as the evening got later and later. As a fan of Tyler Labine from his work in Tucker and Dale versus Evil, I decided to give this movie a shot.
Also starring Malin Akerman (27 Dresses, Rock of Ages), Cottage Country is a comedy movie with elements of thriller, horror and romance, and is directed by Peter Wellington, who, from what I can tell, has only really been responsible for a few television movies, and random episodes of television shows I know little to nothing about.
Labine plays frustrated office worker Todd, a...
- 3/28/2014
- by Chris Cummings
- Nerdly
Feature Ryan Lambie 28 Mar 2014 - 06:12
It's another selection of crowdfunding goodness, this week including a cybernetic sasquatch and a documentary about Ishtar...
Having devoted the last edition of Crowdfunding Friday to a revival of a classic game from the 80s (that would be Chaos), we're back to our usual format this week.
We've chosen four worthy projects from the ocean of campaigns on Kickstarter and IndieGoGo, which this week includes a documentary about the once infamous 80s comedy, Ishtar, a top-down 2D action RPG, and a potentially brilliant comic book about a war between giant airships.
First, though, here's a brief look at a promising horror project about a cybernetic sasquatch...
Project: Megafoot
What could possibly be more powerful and terrifying than a Bigfoot, sasquatch or yeti? Why, a cybernetically enhanced Bigfoot, that's what. This is the concept behind Justin Martell's Project: Megafoot, which sees the Us military create an ill-advised hairy Terminator.
It's another selection of crowdfunding goodness, this week including a cybernetic sasquatch and a documentary about Ishtar...
Having devoted the last edition of Crowdfunding Friday to a revival of a classic game from the 80s (that would be Chaos), we're back to our usual format this week.
We've chosen four worthy projects from the ocean of campaigns on Kickstarter and IndieGoGo, which this week includes a documentary about the once infamous 80s comedy, Ishtar, a top-down 2D action RPG, and a potentially brilliant comic book about a war between giant airships.
First, though, here's a brief look at a promising horror project about a cybernetic sasquatch...
Project: Megafoot
What could possibly be more powerful and terrifying than a Bigfoot, sasquatch or yeti? Why, a cybernetically enhanced Bigfoot, that's what. This is the concept behind Justin Martell's Project: Megafoot, which sees the Us military create an ill-advised hairy Terminator.
- 3/27/2014
- by ryanlambie
- Den of Geek
Lisa Lambert is turning 50 and she's opening her trunk...of songs. Tonight, December 10 at 7pm, Lisa and her guests Jonathan Crombie, David Cromer, Cole Escola, Cady Huffman, Troy Britton Johnson, Beth Leavel, and Greg Morrison visit The Drowsy Chaperone, Slings amp Arrows, Skippys Rangers The Show They Never Gave, and an assortment of her other delightful, sometimes misguided, musical comedy ventures. This concert will be part of the long-running Broadway at Birdland concert series, with all proceeds going to Broadway CaresEquity Fights AIDS.
- 12/10/2012
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Lisa Lambert is turning 50 and she's opening her trunk...of songs. On Monday, December 10 at 7pm, Lisa and her guests Jonathan Crombie, David Cromer, Cole Escola, Cady Huffman, Troy Britton Johnson, Beth Leavel, and Greg Morrison visit The Drowsy Chaperone, Slings amp Arrows, Skippys Rangers The Show They Never Gave, and an assortment of her other delightful, sometimes misguided, musical comedy ventures. This concert will be part of the long-running Broadway at Birdland concert series, with all proceeds going to Broadway CaresEquity Fights AIDS.
- 11/2/2012
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
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