This post refers to the Kevin Sullivan production.

Anne of Green Gables & The Sequel.

The DVD version of AoGG casts bios, previews of the other “Anne” works by Sullivan films, and some of the movies in production.

Also, the key charms of the DVD version are the following: First, the DVD offers the actual audition of Megan Follows for the part of Anne Shirley. You will be fascinated by her debuts and first attempts at “nailing” the character of Anne Shirley, the considerable changes in Megan Follows’ performance, but also her overall natural talent. Then, the DVD  contains precious cut scenes, such as those with the wife of Reverend Allen. Third, Kevin Sullivan and the film’s director give their “Directors Commentary”. You find out that where most scenes were actually filmed: mostly in Ontario and some scenes on Prince Edward Island), that many of the actors would play different time periods in the movie in a same day (Megan Follows could be playing a 16 years old Anne Shirley in the morning and a 12 years old Anne Shirley later in the afternoon), and many other funny stories and bloopers.

The special features also shows another other side of Kevin Sullivan: he sometimes seems surprised by the fans adoration for some special scenes. For example, Sullivan does not understand why the episode where Anne thanks Matthew for the puffed sleeves dress. is such a big deal (…) Nevertheless, it is amazing to see Kevin Sullivan ability to capture the essence of that fierced red hair girl through Megan Follows, as well as  the rest of the cast Jonathan Crombie (Gilbert Blythe), Colleen Dewhurst (Marilla Cuthbert), Richard Farnsworth (Matthew Cuthbert) and Schuyler Grant (Diana Barry).

So whether you already have a videotaped version of Anne of Green Gables or not, make sure  to pick up the Anne of Green Gables DVD version as you will find your new expenditure worth every penny.

Anne of Green Gables 20th Anniversary Collectors Edition

Anne of Green Gables	Anne of Green Gables – The Sequel	Anne of Green Gables – The Continuing Story

Starring: Megan Follows as Anne Shirley, Colleen Dewhurst as Marilla Cuthbert, Richard Farnsworth as Matthew Cuthbert, Jonathan Crombie as Gilbert Blythe and Schuyler Grant as Diana Barry.

Synopsis:

This special compilation of the 3 Anne of Green Gables produced by Kevin Sullivan were released for the 20th anniversary of the series. You will find Megan Follows (Anne Shirley), Tony Award-winner Colleen Dewhurst (Marilla Cuthbert), Academy Award-nominee Richard Farnsworth (Matthew Cuthbert), Jonathan Crombie (Gilbert Blythe) and Schuyler Grant (Diana Barrie) who give unparalleled performances in this critically-acclaimed motion picture. AoGG, The Sequel and The Continuing Story, an Emmy Award-winning trilogy based on the international best-selling novel AoGG by Canadian writer Lucy Maud Montgomery. The movie was filmed amidst the splendid scenery of Prince Edward Island in Canada. This production follows the exciting life of orphan Anne Shirley beautifully played by Megan Follows), following her struggles as a teenager to her accomplishments as a young woman. A delicate tale full of wit, style, nostalgia and emotional power.

This Anne of Green Gables DVD features :

• digitally restored picture
• 2 Documentaries of 75 minutes long about Lucy Maud Montgomery and PEI
• fun missing scenes
• Megan Follows’ audition
• the bios of all the cast and the crew
• the director’s commentary
• never seen behind-the-scenes!
• lost footage
• a missing Green Gables episode called “Marilla Cuthbert’s Death”
• a Souvenir Brochure – The Anne Trilogy – filled with insider information and amazing behind-the-scenes and production photography.

Number of discs:

5 discs

Released:

1983,1988,2000

Genre:

Family,Rated G

Languages:

English, French, Spanish

(397 reviewers)

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Other name: Anne of Avonlea

Starring: Megan Follows as Anne Shirley, Colleen Dewhurst as Marilla Cuthbert, Jonathan Crombie as Gilbert Blythe, Schuyler Grant as Diana Barry and Frank Converse as Morgan Harris.

Synopsis:

This is the second item of the AoGG TV film series. This sequel is just as enchanting as the first Anne of Green Gables and tells the continuing story of our favorite red hair girl, Anne Shirley. This movie makes the transition between her romantic, impulsive teenage years to a very outspoken and talented young girls school teacher. Megan Follows returns to her role as Anne Shirley and again, do an outstanding job. The movie also features the  Oscar®-winning British Actress Dame Wendy Hiller who appears as the feisty dowager Mrs. Harris. A magical and emotional conclusion, full of humor and charm to the epic story of the impetuous red-head.

This Anne of Green Gables DVD features :

• lots missing scenes
• the bios of all the cast and the crew
• the director’s commentary
• never seen behind-the-scenes!

Run-time:

Approx. 230 minutes

Released:

1988

Genre:

Family,Rated G

Languages:

English, French, Spanish

(201 reviewers)

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Starring: Megan Follows as Anne Shirley, Colleen Dewhurst as Marilla Cuthbert, Richard Farnsworth as Matthew Cuthbert, Jonathan Crombie as Gilbert Blythe and Schuyler Grant as Diana Barry.

Synopsis:

Megan Follows (Anne Shirley), Jonathan Crombie (Gilbert Blythe), Schuyler Grant (Diana Barry), Colleen Dewhurst (Marilla Cuthbert) and Richard Farnsworth (Matthew Cuthbert) give incomparable performances in this motion picture critically acclaimed. This movie is based on the Lucy Maud Montgomery book from the Anne’s series. The movie was filmed in Prince Edward Island in Canada, and features spectacular sceneries. The movie which depicts the life and the adventure of Anne Shirley, an orphan who was sent by mistake to live with a lonely, middle-aged brother and sister, in a farm of the village of Avonlea, in Prince Edward Island. She  proceeds to make a unique impression on everyone around her. She wins the heart of many with her spirit, fire and dew.

This Anne of Green Gables DVD features :

• fun missing scenes
• Megan Follows’ audition
• the bios of all the cast and the crew
• the director’s commentary
• never seen behind-the-scenes!
• lost footage

Run-time:

Approx. 250 minutes

Released:

1983

Genre:

Family,Rated G

Languages:

English, French, Spanish

(397 reviewers)

Find more information on http://www.anne-of-green-gables-dvd.com

Anne of Green Gables DVD
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From Amazon.com This gorgeous adaptation of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s classic children’s story is well worth watching with the whole family. Produced for Canadian television, it’s one of those rare productions that actually sticks to the book and even enhances it through first-rate performances and an excellent script. Set on bucolic Prince Edward Island in the late 19th century, Anne of Green Gables is the story of Anne Shirley, an imaginative and headstrong orphan. When brother and sister Marilla and Mathew Cuthbert decide to adopt an orphan boy to help Matthew work the farm, they are astonished when Anne arrives at the train station by mistake. “What use is she to us?” grumbles the gruff Marilla. “We might be of some use to her,” answers Matthew, who has taken an instant liking to the talkative Anne. As Anne grows up, her adventures are both hilarious and moving. It’s a delight to watch as she forms a friendship with the beautiful Diana and her admirer–the dashing Gilbert Blythe–then dyes her hair green, cracks a slate over Gilbert’s head when he calls her “Carrots,” and finds a sympathetic teacher who encourages her to attend college.Richard Farnsworth is perfect as the shy and gentle bachelor Matthew, who confides to Anne that he never went courting because “I would have had to say something.” Colleen Dewhurst delivers a nuanced and powerful performance as Marilla, a seemingly cold-hearted spinster whose no-nonsense exterior conceals a warm heart. And as Anne, Megan Follows strikes the perfect note, maturing from freckle-faced orphan to elegant and poised young woman. –Elisabeth Keating

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Anne of Green Gables DVD : The Sequel (Anne of Avonlea)
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From Amazon.com This video is the sequel to the beloved children’s book and video Anne of Green Gables. It continues the story of Anne Shirley, an imaginative and headstrong young orphan in 1890s Canada, whose hot temper matches her red hair. Anne of Green Gables told of Anne’s adoption by an elderly brother and sister, Marilla (Colleen Dewhurst) and Matthew Cuthbert, and her childhood adventures in the idyllic village of Avonlea on Prince Edward Island. Anne of Avonlea takes up the story soon after Matthew’s death, when Anne has graduated from college. It follows her struggles and adventures as an aspiring writer and English teacher in a private school on the mainland. Girls seven and older, as well as adults, will enjoy this intelligent and beautifully made film, first shown on PBS. It’s filled with themes parents can discuss with their daughters–including self-reliance, generosity, and perseverance. It also gives a realistic portrayal of the situation for women during this historical period, through characters that are multifaceted and human. Anne’s struggle to find her voice as a writer, to handle difficult people maturely, to stay optimistic despite setbacks, and to nurture her students are both thought provoking and entertaining. Girls will also enjoy Anne’s romantic travails, as she tries to decide between two suitors: her childhood friend Gilbert, and a rich, handsome, and mysterious widower. The film is beautifully filmed, and the costumes and settings portray an idyllic time and place. The cast is excellent. Megan Follows as the spirited Anne and Dewhurst as the gruff but tender Marilla give especially fine performances. –Elisabeth Keating

Synopsis
An Emmy-winning adaptation of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s novel by the same name, this is a Canadian TV production which follows the life of a feisty young girl who is adopted by a bachelor farmer and his sister who have decided to adopt a boy and have several surprises due them when Anne arrives. Part of a series that goes through her winning a place in their hearts and home, it continues on through her youth and the blossoming of young love. This particular episodes deals with her first tentative encroachments into social functions and dealing with the loss of a loved one. ~ Tana Hobart, All Movie Guide.

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Anne of Green Gables DVD : The Continuing story
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From Amazon.com In a departure from L.M. Montgomery’s book series, this third TV movie jumps ahead to World War I and puts Anne and her beloved Gilbert smack in the middle of it. Instead of marrying Gilbert after her teaching days–as she does in the books–Anne spends a disillusioning year with him in New York City, and then the couple quickly marries before the good doctor ships out to France. (In the book Rilla of Ingleside, Anne’s sons go to war and her youngest daughter is separated from her sweetheart.) Impetuous as ever, Anne joins the Red Cross and crosses the pond to track down her husband when his letters are returned unread. What follows is an adventure that takes her through battle zones–where the bodies pile up faster than you can say Saving Private Ryan–and on to London with a half-orphaned baby, her best friend’s injured husband, and a tangle of international intrigue. Fans of the 10-book series may balk at the divergences and the fact that very little time is spent on Prince Edward Island. But the book’s unrestrained romanticism and unapologetic sentimentality remain intact, as well as the surviving cast of the prior two movies, most notably Megan Follows as Anne and Jonathan Crombie as Gilbert. This movie, produced in 2000, clocks in at 185 minutes and is suitable for ages 9 and older. –Kimberly Heinrichs

Anne of Green Gables DVD