Veteran actress Julie Walters says sharing screen space with young actress Dixie Egerickx in The Secret Garden was not like working with another child in a lot of ways.
Praising the 15-year-old Egerickx, who plays Mary Lennox in the film, Walters, 70, said, "Dixie is extraordinary, she is incredibly bright, she is a really good actress! It would be interesting to see whether she chooses acting later or what she will choose because she is clearly adept at most things."
"It's not like working with another child in a lot of ways, you can have proper chats. I mean we have been discussing Donald Trump and all sorts," she added.
The film is an adaptation of the 1911 classic novel of the same name, by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
"I don't know any little girl or boy actually, who wouldn't love it really. It just had everything, it was sort of mysterious and creepy,...
Praising the 15-year-old Egerickx, who plays Mary Lennox in the film, Walters, 70, said, "Dixie is extraordinary, she is incredibly bright, she is a really good actress! It would be interesting to see whether she chooses acting later or what she will choose because she is clearly adept at most things."
"It's not like working with another child in a lot of ways, you can have proper chats. I mean we have been discussing Donald Trump and all sorts," she added.
The film is an adaptation of the 1911 classic novel of the same name, by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
"I don't know any little girl or boy actually, who wouldn't love it really. It just had everything, it was sort of mysterious and creepy,...
- 12/29/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Sky Cinema has debuted a new trailer for the adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett classic children’s novel ‘The Secret Garden’.
The film tells the story of Mary Lennox, a prickly and unloved 10-year-old girl, born in India to wealthy British parents.
When they suddenly die, she is sent back to England to live with her uncle, Archibald Craven on his remote country estate deep in the Yorkshire moors. There, she begins to uncover many family secrets, particularly after meeting her sickly cousin Colin, who has been shut away in a wing of the house.
Together, these two damaged, slightly misfit children heal each other through their discovery of a wondrous secret garden, lost in the grounds of Misselthwaite Manor. A magical place of adventure that will change their lives forever.
BAFTA-winning Marc Munden directs this new adaptation which stars Dixie Egerickx as Mary Lennox, Colin Firth as Archibald Craven,...
The film tells the story of Mary Lennox, a prickly and unloved 10-year-old girl, born in India to wealthy British parents.
When they suddenly die, she is sent back to England to live with her uncle, Archibald Craven on his remote country estate deep in the Yorkshire moors. There, she begins to uncover many family secrets, particularly after meeting her sickly cousin Colin, who has been shut away in a wing of the house.
Together, these two damaged, slightly misfit children heal each other through their discovery of a wondrous secret garden, lost in the grounds of Misselthwaite Manor. A magical place of adventure that will change their lives forever.
BAFTA-winning Marc Munden directs this new adaptation which stars Dixie Egerickx as Mary Lennox, Colin Firth as Archibald Craven,...
- 9/1/2020
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Children’s fantasy media has long been one of Britain’s chief exports. From Peter Pan to The Chronicles of Narnia, to Harry Potter, the UK has been entertaining audiences around the world with stories of magic. But though Frances Hodgson Burnett’s 1911 novel, The Secret Garden, is a classic of British children’s literature, it is not an example of children’s fantasy. Nor did it ever pretend to be. Rather Burnett’s prose led its readers through a tale of catharsis and wonder that takes place completely in a setting that obeys recognizable laws of horticulture. We need both kinds of stories. One kind of story allows us to escape into a world where anything is possible while the other suggests that we can find happiness and healing in a world that acts like our own. The distinction matters, and it’s one that the latest film adaptation of The Secret Garden,...
- 8/5/2020
- by Kayti Burt
- Den of Geek
There’s always been magic in Frances Hodgson Burnett’s “The Secret Garden,” a classic children’s story that, for all its harsh lessons about the nature of the world, relies on some pretty strange twists of fate to deliver its story. We’re talking, of course, about the robin redbreast, a cheery, chattering little bird responsible for one of the story’s biggest revelations. While Burnett’s 1911 novel never shied from the rough stuff — like most of her work, the book is concerned with orphans and illness — it used real-world pains to make its pleasures richer. And still, even it relied on a plucky robin to guide its heroine, the sassy Mary Lennox, to a literal key that opens the titular Secret Garden.
Yes, magic is part of Burnett’s world, but the story’s latest big-screen adaptation stretches that concept to strange ends, and not all of them benefit the film.
Yes, magic is part of Burnett’s world, but the story’s latest big-screen adaptation stretches that concept to strange ends, and not all of them benefit the film.
- 8/5/2020
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
Ever since David Lynch, decades ago, flirted with the prospect of making a film of “The Secret Garden,” Frances Hodgson Burnett’s 1911 children’s novel, I’ve always leaned toward thinking it could make a great movie — and I’ve always imagined that movie as a spooky, earthy Lynchian dream, since that so connects with my memories of the book as a child. It was read aloud to my fourth-grade class, and every time the characters entered the garden of the title, it seemed to be as romantically odd and mysterious a place as Wonderland or Oz: a lushly eerie gothic Eden — a paradise that could restore life because, ironically, it held memories of death. But translating the somber magic of the book to the big screen has proved to be an elusive challenge.
In the new version of “The Secret Garden,” the Victorian setting has been jumped ahead about...
In the new version of “The Secret Garden,” the Victorian setting has been jumped ahead about...
- 8/5/2020
- by Owen Gleiberman
- Variety Film + TV
Sky has acquired rights to Marc Munden’s The Secret Garden from Studiocanal. The plan is for the film to be released in cinemas and on Sky Cinema on 23 October across the UK and Ireland.
Studiocanal had already moved the film from April 3 to August 14 due to the pandemic and now it moves again.
Directed by Marc Munden (National Treasure), written by Jack Thorne (Wonder), produced by David Heyman (Harry Potter) and Rosie Alison (Paddington), the film will be re-branded as a Sky Original.
Based on the classic children’s novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, the film stars Dixie Egerickx (Summerland), Colin Firth (The King’s Speech) and Julie Walters (Harry Potter).
The story follows Mary Lennox (Egerickx), a 10-year-old girl sent to live with her uncle Archibald Craven (Firth), under the watchful eye of Mrs. Medlock (Walters) with only the household maid, Martha (Isis Davis) for company. Mary begins to uncover many family secrets,...
Studiocanal had already moved the film from April 3 to August 14 due to the pandemic and now it moves again.
Directed by Marc Munden (National Treasure), written by Jack Thorne (Wonder), produced by David Heyman (Harry Potter) and Rosie Alison (Paddington), the film will be re-branded as a Sky Original.
Based on the classic children’s novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, the film stars Dixie Egerickx (Summerland), Colin Firth (The King’s Speech) and Julie Walters (Harry Potter).
The story follows Mary Lennox (Egerickx), a 10-year-old girl sent to live with her uncle Archibald Craven (Firth), under the watchful eye of Mrs. Medlock (Walters) with only the household maid, Martha (Isis Davis) for company. Mary begins to uncover many family secrets,...
- 8/4/2020
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
The beloved children’s novel The Secret Garden is heading back to the big screen.
On Thursday, Stx Entertainment dropped the first trailer of screenwriter Jack Thorne’s adaptation of the 1911 Frances Hodgson Burnett book of the same name, giving viewers a glimpse into the magical story.
The film is set in 1947 and follows Mary Lennox, a young orphan girl played by newcomer Dixie Egerickx, who is sent to live with her uncle (Colin Firth) and his bedridden son, Colin, at their estate.
While out exploring, as seen in the trailer, Mary stumbles upon a magical garden — which thanks to CGI,...
On Thursday, Stx Entertainment dropped the first trailer of screenwriter Jack Thorne’s adaptation of the 1911 Frances Hodgson Burnett book of the same name, giving viewers a glimpse into the magical story.
The film is set in 1947 and follows Mary Lennox, a young orphan girl played by newcomer Dixie Egerickx, who is sent to live with her uncle (Colin Firth) and his bedridden son, Colin, at their estate.
While out exploring, as seen in the trailer, Mary stumbles upon a magical garden — which thanks to CGI,...
- 3/6/2020
- by Georgia Slater
- PEOPLE.com
"Do you know what you risk?" "It's worth the risk... Magic is on our side." Stx Ent. has debuted another official trailer for the new film based on the beloved book titled The Secret Garden. The full UK trailer was released a few weeks ago, and this new Us one has even more magical footage of the garden. This new take on the classic is directed by Marc Munden, and stars Dixie Egerickx as Mary Lennox. The story follows a young British girl born in India who returns to England as an orphan and discovers a magical garden hidden in her uncle's mansion. The book was adapted once before in 1993 into a movie starring Kate Maberly & Maggie Smith. The ensemble cast of this adaptation includes Colin Firth, Maeve Dermody, Julie Walters, Jemma Powell, Amir Wilson, Sonia Goswami, and Edan Hayhurst. This film really does ...
- 3/6/2020
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
"Follow me! There are even more secrets in this garden." Studiocanal UK revealed the full-length official trailer for a new film adapted from the beloved book titled The Secret Garden. We posted the lovely first teaser last fall, this latest trailer is also quite enthralling. This new take on the classic is directed by Marc Munden, and stars Dixie Egerickx as Mary Lennox. It's about a young British girl born in India who returns to England as an orphan and discovers a magical garden hidden in her uncle's mansion. The book was adapted once before in 1993 into a movie starring Kate Maberly & Maggie Smith. The ensemble cast of this new adaptation includes Colin Firth, Maeve Dermody, Julie Walters, Jemma Powell, Amir Wilson, Sonia Goswami, and Edan Hayhurst. This does seem like a beautiful film, perhaps the dose of positivity we all need right now. Here's ...
- 2/18/2020
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
When I saw there was another remake of the classic story The Secret Garden, I rolled my eyes because I, just like you, am tired of the remakes, and we already have a bunch of this particular story. My favorite being the 1987 TV movie version, featuring a very young Colin Firth, that my mom recorded for me on a VHS tape that I watched over and over. It was a really good movie. Then there was also the 1993 version, which was pretty good too. But upon watching this trailer, I was won over. It’s so beautiful, and an exciting new version my kids will like. Fun fact: this new film also features Colin Firth. My husband says he just can’t escape that damn garden!
The film stars Dixie Egerickx (The Little Stranger) as Mary Lennox, with Firth as her uncle, Archibald Craven. Mrs. Medlock is portrayed by Julie Walters...
The film stars Dixie Egerickx (The Little Stranger) as Mary Lennox, with Firth as her uncle, Archibald Craven. Mrs. Medlock is portrayed by Julie Walters...
- 9/19/2019
- by Jessica Fisher
- GeekTyrant
Children have been reading Frances Hodgson Burnett's "The Secret Garden" for well over a century, and it looks as though we've got another feature-film adaptation of the classic novel in our future. Starring Dixie Egerickx (Patrick Melrose), Edan Hayhurst (Genius), Colin Firth (Kingsman: The Golden Circle), and Julie Walters (Paddington), the film tells the story of Mary Lennox (Egerickx), an orphaned girl who is sent to live with her uncle in Yorkshire after the…...
- 9/18/2019
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Studiocanal has released a first look image and teaser trailer for the adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett classic children’s novel ‘The Secret Garden’.
BAFTA-winning Marc Munden directs this new adaptation which stars Dixie Egerickx as Mary Lennox, Colin Firth as Archibald Craven, Julie Walters as Mrs. Medlock and Amir Wilson.
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The film hits UK cinemas April 17th 2020.
The Secret Garden Synopsis
The film tells the story of Mary Lennox, a prickly and unloved 10-year-old girl, born in India to wealthy British parents.
When they suddenly die, she is sent back to England to live with her uncle, Archibald Craven on his remote country estate deep in the Yorkshire moors. There, she begins to uncover many family secrets, particularly after meeting her sickly cousin Colin, who has been shut away in a wing of the house.
BAFTA-winning Marc Munden directs this new adaptation which stars Dixie Egerickx as Mary Lennox, Colin Firth as Archibald Craven, Julie Walters as Mrs. Medlock and Amir Wilson.
Also in trailers – Rosamund Pike stars as Marie Curie in teaser trailer for ‘Radioactive’
The film hits UK cinemas April 17th 2020.
The Secret Garden Synopsis
The film tells the story of Mary Lennox, a prickly and unloved 10-year-old girl, born in India to wealthy British parents.
When they suddenly die, she is sent back to England to live with her uncle, Archibald Craven on his remote country estate deep in the Yorkshire moors. There, she begins to uncover many family secrets, particularly after meeting her sickly cousin Colin, who has been shut away in a wing of the house.
- 9/17/2019
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
"This garden - it's capable of extraordinary things. Now will you believe in the magic?" Studiocanal UK has unveiled the first teaser trailer for another lovely movie adapted from the beloved book titled The Secret Garden. This new take on the classic is directed by Marc Munden, and stars Dixie Egerickx as Mary Lennox. We all know the story, of course. It's about a young British girl born in India who returns to England as an oprhan and discovers a magical garden hidden in her uncle's mansion. The book was adapted once before in 1993 into a mvoie starring Kate Maberly & Maggie Smith. The full cast of this new adaptation includes Colin Firth, Maeve Dermody, Julie Walters, Jemma Powell, Amir Wilson, Sonia Goswami, and Edan Hayhurst. It's only a teaser for the 2020 release, so there isn't much to see yet, but it's looking good ...
- 9/17/2019
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
HBO is rounding out its ensemble cast for its Game Of Thrones prequel pilot. Marquis Rodriguez (When They See Us), John Simm (Strangers), Richard McCabe (Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams), John Heffernan (Dracula) and Dixie Egerickx (The Secret Garden) are set as series regulars in the drama pilot from writer Jane Goldman and author/Got co-executive producer George R.R. Martin.
Created by Goldman and Martin and written by Goldman based on a story by her and Martin, the untitled prequel takes place thousands of years before the events of Game of Thrones. It chronicles the world’s descent from the Golden Age of Heroes into its darkest hour. And only one thing is for sure: From the horrifying secrets of Westeros’ history to the true origin of the white walkers, the mysteries of the East to the Starks of legend — it’s not the story we think we know.
Created by Goldman and Martin and written by Goldman based on a story by her and Martin, the untitled prequel takes place thousands of years before the events of Game of Thrones. It chronicles the world’s descent from the Golden Age of Heroes into its darkest hour. And only one thing is for sure: From the horrifying secrets of Westeros’ history to the true origin of the white walkers, the mysteries of the East to the Starks of legend — it’s not the story we think we know.
- 3/27/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
STXfilms announced on Monday that it has acquired North American rights to “The Secret Garden,” starring Colin Firth and Julie Walters.
“The Secret Garden” is a new take on the classic children’s novel of the same name written by Frances Hodgson Burnett, brought forward to a new time period in 1947 England, on the eve of Partition in India, and in the aftermath of World War II.
The film was directed by BAFTA-winner Marc Munden from a screenplay by Jack Thorne (“Harry Potter and The Cursed Child”). Dixie Egerickx will also star as Mary Lennox.
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“The Secret Garden” tells the story of Mary Lennox, a prickly and unloved 10-year-old girl, born in India to wealthy British parents. When they suddenly die, she is sent back to England to live with her uncle, Archibald Craven (Colin Firth) on his...
“The Secret Garden” is a new take on the classic children’s novel of the same name written by Frances Hodgson Burnett, brought forward to a new time period in 1947 England, on the eve of Partition in India, and in the aftermath of World War II.
The film was directed by BAFTA-winner Marc Munden from a screenplay by Jack Thorne (“Harry Potter and The Cursed Child”). Dixie Egerickx will also star as Mary Lennox.
Also Read: Gerard Butler Disaster Thriller 'Greenland' Acquired by STXFilms
“The Secret Garden” tells the story of Mary Lennox, a prickly and unloved 10-year-old girl, born in India to wealthy British parents. When they suddenly die, she is sent back to England to live with her uncle, Archibald Craven (Colin Firth) on his...
- 3/25/2019
- by Trey Williams
- The Wrap
STXfilms has secured the North American distribution rights to Studiocanal/Heyday Films’ The Secret Garden, the Marc Munden-directing family adventure film starring Colin Firth, Julie Walters, and young actress Dixie Egerickx as Mary Lennox. Based on classic children’s novel of the same name written by Frances Hodgson Burnett, the retelling was produced by David Heyman and Rosie Alison.
Jack Thorne adapted the screenplay.
Set in a new time period in 1947 England, on the eve of Partition in India, and in the aftermath of WW2 in Britain, the pic follows Mary Lennox, a prickly and unloved 10-year-old girl, born in India to wealthy British parents. When they suddenly die, she is sent back to England to live with her uncle, Archibald Craven (Firth) on his remote country estate deep in the Yorkshire moors. There, she begins to uncover many family secrets, particularly after meeting...
Jack Thorne adapted the screenplay.
Set in a new time period in 1947 England, on the eve of Partition in India, and in the aftermath of WW2 in Britain, the pic follows Mary Lennox, a prickly and unloved 10-year-old girl, born in India to wealthy British parents. When they suddenly die, she is sent back to England to live with her uncle, Archibald Craven (Firth) on his remote country estate deep in the Yorkshire moors. There, she begins to uncover many family secrets, particularly after meeting...
- 3/25/2019
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
STXFilms has acquired North American distribution rights to “The Secret Garden,” a movie adaptation of the beloved children’s novel that was in development at Global Road Entertainment for the past year.
The film stars Oscar winner Colin Firth and Julie Walters. Marc Munden (“The Crimson Petal and the White”) directs from a script by Jack Thorne (“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”).
Global Road announced in May during the Cannes Film Festival that it had bought North American rights to “The Secret Garden,” which had gone into production in the U.K. In September, Global Road filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and agreed in November to be purchased by Raven Capital Management.
“The Secret Garden” is produced by David Heyman, who’s behind the Harry Potter and Paddington franchises, along with Rosie Alison. Jane Robertson will co-produce.
Written by Frances Hodgson Burnett and first published in 1911, “The Secret Garden” centers on 10-year-old orphan Mary Lennox,...
The film stars Oscar winner Colin Firth and Julie Walters. Marc Munden (“The Crimson Petal and the White”) directs from a script by Jack Thorne (“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”).
Global Road announced in May during the Cannes Film Festival that it had bought North American rights to “The Secret Garden,” which had gone into production in the U.K. In September, Global Road filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and agreed in November to be purchased by Raven Capital Management.
“The Secret Garden” is produced by David Heyman, who’s behind the Harry Potter and Paddington franchises, along with Rosie Alison. Jane Robertson will co-produce.
Written by Frances Hodgson Burnett and first published in 1911, “The Secret Garden” centers on 10-year-old orphan Mary Lennox,...
- 3/25/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Global Road previously acquired rights in Cannes last year.
STXfilms has picked up North American rights from Studiocanal and Heyday Films to upcoming family adventure The Secret Garden starring Colin Firth and Julie Walters.
Marc Munden directed from an adapted screenplay by Jack Thorne based on Frances Hodgson Burnett’s 1911 novel. The action is transferred to the days of pre-Partition India in 1947, with Firth in the role of reclusive uncle Archibald, whose ten-year-old niece Mary is sent from India to live with him and his strict housekeeper (Walters) in the Yorkshire Moors.
Mary befriends her sickly cousin Colin, who has...
STXfilms has picked up North American rights from Studiocanal and Heyday Films to upcoming family adventure The Secret Garden starring Colin Firth and Julie Walters.
Marc Munden directed from an adapted screenplay by Jack Thorne based on Frances Hodgson Burnett’s 1911 novel. The action is transferred to the days of pre-Partition India in 1947, with Firth in the role of reclusive uncle Archibald, whose ten-year-old niece Mary is sent from India to live with him and his strict housekeeper (Walters) in the Yorkshire Moors.
Mary befriends her sickly cousin Colin, who has...
- 3/25/2019
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Global Road Entertainment has acquired the North American distribution rights to “The Secret Garden,” a film adaptation of the beloved British children’s novel, starring Colin Firth and Julie Walters, Rob Friedman, Chairman and CEO of Global Road and StudioCanal announced during the Cannes Film Festival Saturday.
The film is directed by Marc Munden from a script written by Jack Thorne.
“‘The Secret Garden’ is one of the world’s most beloved stories of all time celebrating friendship, nature and the limitless power of childhood imagination,” Friedman said. “We are proud to work with StudioCanal in bringing Marc’s version, starring an incredible cast led by Colin and Julie, to North American audiences and continue the legacy of the touching message that has prevailed for over a century.”
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The movie is based on Frances Hodgson Burnett’s 1911 novel of the same name, which centers around 10-year-old orphan Mary Lennox, who feels lonely when she’s sent from India to live with her reclusive uncle Archibald (Firth) and his strict housekeeper Mrs. Medlock (Walters) in a mysterious Yorkshire manor. Her curiosity leads her to disobey the adults and explore the forbidding house. While roaming the grounds she discovers an enchanted garden that has been hidden for years and reflects her limitless imagination. With local boy Dickon, her sick cousin Colin and a playful stray dog, she unlocks secrets from the past, revealing a new life of hope and friendship.
“The Secret Garden” is financed by StudioCanal, and hails from Heyday Film’s David Heyman and Rosie Alison, with StudioCanal’s Didier Lupfer, Danny Perkins, and Dan MacRae executive producing. The acquisition was negotiated by John Zois, Global Road Entertainment’s Head of Worldwide Acquisitions & Co-Productions and StudioCanal. StudioCanal will handle international sales for the film. Principal photography on “The Secret Garden” began April 30 in the U.K.
“We are delighted to find a partner in Global Road and to work with Rob and his incredible team to bring Marc Munden’s fantastical reimagining of ‘The Secret Garden’ to North American audiences,” Anna Marsh Evp International Distribution for StudioCanal. “They quickly understood and shared our passion for and commitment to this incredibly special film.”
Read original story ‘Secret Garden’ Gets North American Distribution Deal With Global Road At TheWrap...
The film is directed by Marc Munden from a script written by Jack Thorne.
“‘The Secret Garden’ is one of the world’s most beloved stories of all time celebrating friendship, nature and the limitless power of childhood imagination,” Friedman said. “We are proud to work with StudioCanal in bringing Marc’s version, starring an incredible cast led by Colin and Julie, to North American audiences and continue the legacy of the touching message that has prevailed for over a century.”
Also Read: Marion Cotillard's Careless Motherhood Hurts in 'Angel Face'
The movie is based on Frances Hodgson Burnett’s 1911 novel of the same name, which centers around 10-year-old orphan Mary Lennox, who feels lonely when she’s sent from India to live with her reclusive uncle Archibald (Firth) and his strict housekeeper Mrs. Medlock (Walters) in a mysterious Yorkshire manor. Her curiosity leads her to disobey the adults and explore the forbidding house. While roaming the grounds she discovers an enchanted garden that has been hidden for years and reflects her limitless imagination. With local boy Dickon, her sick cousin Colin and a playful stray dog, she unlocks secrets from the past, revealing a new life of hope and friendship.
“The Secret Garden” is financed by StudioCanal, and hails from Heyday Film’s David Heyman and Rosie Alison, with StudioCanal’s Didier Lupfer, Danny Perkins, and Dan MacRae executive producing. The acquisition was negotiated by John Zois, Global Road Entertainment’s Head of Worldwide Acquisitions & Co-Productions and StudioCanal. StudioCanal will handle international sales for the film. Principal photography on “The Secret Garden” began April 30 in the U.K.
“We are delighted to find a partner in Global Road and to work with Rob and his incredible team to bring Marc Munden’s fantastical reimagining of ‘The Secret Garden’ to North American audiences,” Anna Marsh Evp International Distribution for StudioCanal. “They quickly understood and shared our passion for and commitment to this incredibly special film.”
Read original story ‘Secret Garden’ Gets North American Distribution Deal With Global Road At TheWrap...
- 5/12/2018
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Adding to the first projects under the recently rebranded Global Road Entertainment, the company has acquired North American distribution rights to The Secret Garden. Directed by Marc Munden from a script written by Jack Thorne, the film is financed and sold by Studiocanal and produced by Heyday Films’ David Heyman and Rosie Alison. Colin Firth and Julie Walters are starring in the adaptation of one the most enduring children’s stories ever told.
Principal photography started on April 30 in the UK on the project that’s based on
the 1911 novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. The deal follows a presentation by Studiocanal earlier this week.
When 10-year-old orphan Mary Lennox is sent from India to live with her reclusive uncle Archibald (Firth) and his strict housekeeper Mrs Medlock (Walters) in a mysterious Yorkshire manor, she feels lonelier than ever before. But her curiosity and determination lead her to disobey the adults and explore the forbidding house.
Principal photography started on April 30 in the UK on the project that’s based on
the 1911 novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. The deal follows a presentation by Studiocanal earlier this week.
When 10-year-old orphan Mary Lennox is sent from India to live with her reclusive uncle Archibald (Firth) and his strict housekeeper Mrs Medlock (Walters) in a mysterious Yorkshire manor, she feels lonelier than ever before. But her curiosity and determination lead her to disobey the adults and explore the forbidding house.
- 5/12/2018
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
Global Road Entertainment has acquired North American distribution rights to “The Secret Garden,” a big-screen adaptation of a much-loved children’s novel that inspired everything from Broadway musicals to television series.
The film stars Oscar winner Colin Firth (“The King’s Speech”) and Julie Walters (“Billy Elliott”). Marc Munden (“The Crimson Petal and the White”) directs from a script written by Jack Thorne (“National Treasure”).
Written by Frances Hodgson Burnett and first published in 1911, “The Secret Garden” follows 10-year-old orphan Mary Lennox, who is sent from India to live with her reclusive uncle Archibald (Firth) and his strict housekeeper Mrs. Medlock (Walters) in an eerie mansion. The lonely girl defies her strict guardians, exploring the house and finding a hidden garden. Mary, local boy Dickon, sick cousin Colin and a stray dog bond in the mysterious garden and bond over a shared fantasy world.
“‘The Secret Garden’ is one of...
The film stars Oscar winner Colin Firth (“The King’s Speech”) and Julie Walters (“Billy Elliott”). Marc Munden (“The Crimson Petal and the White”) directs from a script written by Jack Thorne (“National Treasure”).
Written by Frances Hodgson Burnett and first published in 1911, “The Secret Garden” follows 10-year-old orphan Mary Lennox, who is sent from India to live with her reclusive uncle Archibald (Firth) and his strict housekeeper Mrs. Medlock (Walters) in an eerie mansion. The lonely girl defies her strict guardians, exploring the house and finding a hidden garden. Mary, local boy Dickon, sick cousin Colin and a stray dog bond in the mysterious garden and bond over a shared fantasy world.
“‘The Secret Garden’ is one of...
- 5/12/2018
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Global Road Entertainment, Donald Tang's ambitious new mini-major, has picked up North American distribution rights to the new adaptation of the British children’s classic The Secret Garden, starring Colin Firth and Julie Walters.
Global Road nabbed the title from StudioCanal, which is producing together with Heyday Films, and selling internationally.
Based on the Frances Hodgson Burnett novel, Secret Garden stars newcomer Dixie Egerickx as the unloved Mary Lennox, sent to England after the death of her parents in India to live with her uncle Archibald (Firth) on his isolated country estate. Marc Munden (TV's Utopia) is directing.
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Global Road nabbed the title from StudioCanal, which is producing together with Heyday Films, and selling internationally.
Based on the Frances Hodgson Burnett novel, Secret Garden stars newcomer Dixie Egerickx as the unloved Mary Lennox, sent to England after the death of her parents in India to live with her uncle Archibald (Firth) on his isolated country estate. Marc Munden (TV's Utopia) is directing.
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- 5/12/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Global Road Entertainment, Donald Tang's ambitious new mini-major, has picked up North American distribution rights to the new adaptation of the British children’s classic The Secret Garden, starring Colin Firth and Julie Walters.
Global Road nabbed the title from StudioCanal, which is producing together with Heyday Films, and selling internationally.
Based on the Frances Hodgson Burnett novel, Secret Garden stars newcomer Dixie Egerickx as the unloved Mary Lennox, sent to England after the death of her parents in India to live with her uncle Archibald (Firth) on his isolated country estate. Marc Munden (TV's Utopia) is directing.
Harry ...
Global Road nabbed the title from StudioCanal, which is producing together with Heyday Films, and selling internationally.
Based on the Frances Hodgson Burnett novel, Secret Garden stars newcomer Dixie Egerickx as the unloved Mary Lennox, sent to England after the death of her parents in India to live with her uncle Archibald (Firth) on his isolated country estate. Marc Munden (TV's Utopia) is directing.
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- 5/12/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Colin Firth and Julie Walters have been announced to star in the forthcoming children’s adaptation of The Secret Garden from Studiocanal.
The enduring classic of children’s literature has been adapted by acclaimed screenwriter Jack Thorne, known for his wonderful ability to capture the natural idiom of children, most recently showcased in the smash hit Harry Potter play. Jack has reset The Secret Garden in a slightly later period, removing it from the Edwardian era to 1947, on the eve of Partition in India, and in the aftermath of WW2 in Britain.
Based on the original book by novelist Frances Hodgson Burnett, the story is set in England, The Secret Garden tells the story of Mary Lennox played by Dixie Egerickx, a prickly and unloved 10-year-old girl, born in India to wealthy British parents who never wanted her. When her parents suddenly die, she is sent back to England to live with her uncle,...
The enduring classic of children’s literature has been adapted by acclaimed screenwriter Jack Thorne, known for his wonderful ability to capture the natural idiom of children, most recently showcased in the smash hit Harry Potter play. Jack has reset The Secret Garden in a slightly later period, removing it from the Edwardian era to 1947, on the eve of Partition in India, and in the aftermath of WW2 in Britain.
Based on the original book by novelist Frances Hodgson Burnett, the story is set in England, The Secret Garden tells the story of Mary Lennox played by Dixie Egerickx, a prickly and unloved 10-year-old girl, born in India to wealthy British parents who never wanted her. When her parents suddenly die, she is sent back to England to live with her uncle,...
- 4/27/2018
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Colin Firth and Julie Walters will star in the David Heyman-produced adaptation of children’s literary classic “The Secret Garden.” The film reunites Heyday Films and Studiocanal, which developed and financed the project, after their collaboration on the “Paddington” movies.
Shooting will take place in the U.K., and starts Monday. Marc Munden directs from Jack Thorne’s screenplay. Munden’s credits include TV drama “National Treasure,” which was written by Thorne. The period setting from the book has been changed, moving from the Edwardian era to 1947, on the eve of Partition in India, and in the aftermath of WW2.
Set in England, “The Secret Garden” follows Mary Lennox a prickly and unloved 10-year-old girl, born in India to wealthy British parents who never wanted her. When her parents suddenly die, she is sent back to England to live with her uncle, Archibald Craven (Firth). She meets her sickly...
Shooting will take place in the U.K., and starts Monday. Marc Munden directs from Jack Thorne’s screenplay. Munden’s credits include TV drama “National Treasure,” which was written by Thorne. The period setting from the book has been changed, moving from the Edwardian era to 1947, on the eve of Partition in India, and in the aftermath of WW2.
Set in England, “The Secret Garden” follows Mary Lennox a prickly and unloved 10-year-old girl, born in India to wealthy British parents who never wanted her. When her parents suddenly die, she is sent back to England to live with her uncle, Archibald Craven (Firth). She meets her sickly...
- 4/27/2018
- by Stewart Clarke
- Variety Film + TV
Principal photography is getting underway Monday on Studiocanal and Heyday Films’ The Secret Garden with Colin Firth and Julie Walters starring. As Deadline revealed in January, Marc Munden is directing the new take on the classic children’s novel.
Jack Thorne adapted the book for the big screen and has moved the story to a slightly later period, removing it from the Edwardian era to 1947, on the eve of Partition in India, and in the aftermath of WW2 in Britain.
Set in England and based on Frances Hodgson Burnett’s 1911 book, The Secret Garden tells the story of Mary Lennox (Dixie Egerickx — Genius), a prickly and unloved 10-year-old girl, born in India to wealthy British parents who never wanted her. When her parents suddenly die, she is sent back to England to live with her uncle, Archibald Craven (Firth), on his remote country estate deep in the Yorkshire moors. There,...
Jack Thorne adapted the book for the big screen and has moved the story to a slightly later period, removing it from the Edwardian era to 1947, on the eve of Partition in India, and in the aftermath of WW2 in Britain.
Set in England and based on Frances Hodgson Burnett’s 1911 book, The Secret Garden tells the story of Mary Lennox (Dixie Egerickx — Genius), a prickly and unloved 10-year-old girl, born in India to wealthy British parents who never wanted her. When her parents suddenly die, she is sent back to England to live with her uncle, Archibald Craven (Firth), on his remote country estate deep in the Yorkshire moors. There,...
- 4/27/2018
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
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