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The dynamic duo of Hutcherson and Robb do not disappoint . ''
The dynamic duo of Hutcherson and Robb do not disappoint , '' she noted .
The site 's consensus is , that the film is `` a faithful adaptation of a beloved children 's novel and a powerful portrayal of love , loss , and imagination through children 's eyes .
Critics said the movie was `` a faithful adaptation of a beloved children 's novel and a powerful portrayal of love , loss , and imagination through children 's eyes .
Bridge to Terabithia was nominated for seven awards , of which it won five .
Bridge to Terabithia was nominated for seven awards .
Csupó said that he cast her because of `` her letter , her enthusiasm , and her love of the material '' .
Csupó said Robb was cast for the movie because of `` her letter , her enthusiasm , and her love of the material '' .
With that in mind , they `` tried to do the absolute minimum , which would be required to put it into a movie version '' .
For this reason , they `` tried to do the absolute minimum , which would be required to put it into a movie version '' .
Producer and screenwriter David L. Paterson is the novel 's author 's son , and his name was featured on its dedication page .
Producer and screenwriter David L. Paterson is the novel 's author 's son .
Paterson had asked his mother , Katherine Paterson , if he could write a screenplay of the novel , and she agreed `` not only because he 's ( her ) son , but also because he 's a very good playwright '' .
Paterson had asked his mother , Katherine Paterson , if he could write a screenplay of the novel .
Bridge to Terabithia was nominated for seven awards , winning five at the Young Artist Awards .
Bridge to Terabithia was nominated for seven awards .
When he asked his mother if he could write a screenplay of the novel , she agreed in part because of his ability as a playwright .
When he asked his mother if he could write a screenplay of the novel , she agreed .
Paterson had difficulty marketing the screenplay , mostly because of Leslie 's death ; `` if you can believe this , I did meet with some companies that asked if I could just ` hurt ' Leslie a little bit-put her in a light coma and then bring her out '' .
( I ) f you can believe this , I did meet with some companies that asked if I could just ` hurt ' Leslie a little bit-put her in a light coma and then bring her out '' .
The film is based on the Katherine Paterson novel of the same name , and released by Walt Disney Pictures in the US .
The movie is based on the Katherine Paterson novel of the same name .
Zigman mentioned that there are similarities between the music he composed for Bridge to Terabithia and the film Flicka in that '' ... at times there 's a bit of a Celtic influence but not much '' , but he also went on to say that there was a more modern feel to the music he composed for Bridge to Terabithia .
He said : '' ( ... ) at times there 's a bit of a Celtic influence but not much '' , but he also went on to say that there was a more modern feel to the music he composed for Bridge to Terabithia .
Miriam di Nunzio of the Chicago Sun-Times praised Hutcherson and Robb 's performances , saying that `` the film 's heart and soul rests on the abilities of its young lead characters to make us really see the world through children 's eyes .
Miriam di Nunzio of the Chicago Sun-Times praised Hutcherson and Robb 's performances . ''
She was very confident , she showed up , shook hands with everybody , totally sweet and perky .
She was confident , shook hands with everybody and was `` totally sweet and perky '' .
He went on to say that `` she had such a charm , even before the camera , she was just like a little sweetheart .
She had `` such a charm , even before the camera , she was just like a little sweetheart , '' he said .
Csupó reasons that the movie `` deals with so many issues including friendship , and maybe first innocent love , things like that '' , so it `` made more sense '' to make the characters older .
Csupó claims the movie `` deals with so many issues including friendship , and maybe first innocent love , things like that '' , so it `` made more sense '' to make the characters older .
The reviewer found the real-life portions of the movie were `` derivative and simplistic '' , but found Jess 's emotional tumult felt `` powerfully authentic , and this is where the film finds its truth and soul '' .
The real-life portions of the movie were `` derivative and simplistic '' , but Jess ' emotional feelings seemed `` powerfully authentic , and this is where the movie finds its truth and soul '' .
Film editing took ten weeks , while post-production , music mixing , and visual effects took a few months .
Post-production , music mixing , and visual effects took a few months .
Director Csupó stated that they had no actors initially in mind for the film .
Director Csupó stated they had thought of no actors for the movie at first .
Csupó explained that `` it was a very conscious decision from the very beginning that we 're not going to overdo the visual effects because of the story 's integrity and the book 's integrity '' , because there was only a brief mention of Jess and Leslie fighting imaginary creatures in the forest in the novel .
Csupó explained that `` it was a very conscious decision from the very beginning that we 're not going to overdo the visual effects because of the story 's integrity and the book 's integrity . ''
Csupó stated that he was interested in making the film because he `` had the ambition to do a live-action film for a long time '' , but that he `` did n't like anything until I read this book '' .
He `` had the ambition to do a live-action movie for a long time '' , but that he `` did n't like anything until I read this book '' .
Once Leslie 's parents finish writing their book , she and Jesse help paint a room in their house .
Once Leslie 's parents finish writing their book , she and Jess help paint their house .
Chapman mentioned in the film 's DVD commentary that he retired after shooting this film because he wanted his last film to be a good one ; `` this is such a beautiful story , and it 's exactly the kind of movie I want to do at this time in my life '' .
Chapman mentioned in the film 's DVD commentary that he retired after the movie because he wanted his last movie to be a good one .
In designing the fantasy creatures found in Terabithia , Csupó wanted to make creatures that were `` little more artsy , imaginative , fantastical creatures than the typical rendered characters you see in other movies '' , and drew inspiration from Terry Gilliam and Ridley Scott .
To design the creatures of Terabithia , Csupó wanted to use `` little more artsy , imaginative , fantastical creatures than the typical rendered characters you see in other movies . ''
The story was based on his real life best friend , Lisa Hill , who was struck by lightning and killed when they were both eight years old .
The story was based on his real life best friend , Lisa Hill .
Jesse asks his mother 's permission ; however , she is half-asleep and he takes her mumbling as approval .
As she is half-asleep , he takes her mumbling as approval .
The film won five awards at the Young Artist Awards , including `` Best Family Feature Film ( Fantasy or Musical ) '' .
The film won five awards at the Young Artist Awards .
The next morning , Ms. Edmunds ( Zooey Deschanel ) , Jesse 's music teacher , whom he secretly loves , calls to invite him on a one-on-one field trip to an art museum .
The next morning , Ms. Edmunds ( Zooey Deschanel ) , Jess ' music teacher , invites him on a one-on-one field trip to an art museum .
Leslie 's costumes in the film were designed to look as if the character `` might have made some of them herself '' , and they were updated from those described in the book to reflect what would currently be considered eccentric .
Leslie 's costumes in the movie were designed to look as if the character `` might have made some of them herself '' .
The film has a worldwide gross of US$ 137 million , taking in $ 82 million in the US and Canada alone .
The movie has a worldwide gross of US$ 120 million .
Jesse decides to re-imagine Terabithia and builds a bridge with a sign saying `` Nothing Crushes Us '' across the creek to welcome a new ruler .
Jess decides to re-imagine Terabithia and builds a bridge across the river to welcome a new ruler .
At school on Friday , Leslie hears Janice Avery crying in the bathroom .
At school on Friday , Leslie hears Janice crying in the bathroom .
Film editing took ten weeks , while post-production , music mixing , and visual effects took several months .
movie editing took ten weeks .
Csupó chose to have Weta Digital render the 3D animation because he `` was impressed with their artistic integrity , the teamwork , the ( fact that ) people were really nice , and also they responded to our designs very positively '' .
Csupó chose Weta Digital render the 3D animation .
Levine stated that `` looking for Jesse was a really tough hunt .
Levine noted that `` looking for Jess was a really tough hunt .
Leslie 's father , Bill Burke ( Latham Gaines ) , tells Jesse that she loved him , and thanks him for being a very good friend to her , since she had trouble making friends at her old school .
Leslie 's father , Bill Burke ( Latham Gaines ) , tells Jess that she loved him .
At recess , Jesse enters a running event , for which he had been training at home .
At recess , Jess enters a running event , for which he had been training at home .
Patrick explained that he related to the story because he was `` constantly creating imaginary worlds as a kid '' himself , and that the film 's setting reminded him of where he grew up .
He was `` constantly creating imaginary worlds as a kid '' himself , and that the movie reminded him of the place where he grew up .
Production began in February 2006 , and the film was finished by November .
The movie was finished by November 2006 .
First , natural-looking creatures were created based on pencil sketches by Csupó and Malanitchev , and this was done mostly through Photoshop collages done by visual effects art director Michael Pangrazio .
First , natural-looking creatures were created based on pencil sketches by Csupó and Malanitchev .
The most important thing for Paterson was to keep the spirit of the book alive while finding a way to transform it from `` a novel that takes place mostly in the characters ' heads to a dynamic visual medium '' .
At the same time , he had to change it from `` a novel that takes place mostly in the characters ' heads to a dynamic visual medium '' .
After Leslie talks with her , she discovers that the reason why Janice is a bully is that she has an abusive father , and they become friends .
After Leslie talks with her , she learns that the reason why Janice is a bully is because she is abused by her father .
Ann Hornaday of The Washington Post praised the script for being `` utterly recognizable and authentic '' , and thought Robb and Hutcherson were `` perfectly cast '' .
She said it was `` utterly recognizable and authentic '' , and thought Robb and Hutcherson were `` perfectly cast '' .
Once in Terabithia , they fight with various creatures , including a troll resembling Janice .
Once in Terabithia , they fight with various creatures , including a troll that looks like Janice Avery , the school bully .
Hutcherson said that the project appealed to him because of `` the real life day-to-day drama as well as the arc of the character Jesse '' .
Hutcherson said that he liked the project because of `` the real life day-to-day drama as well as the arc of the character Jess '' .
The film was finished by November 2006 , because the crew `` had to rush '' to meet the February 16 deadline .
This was because the crew `` had to rush '' to finish it by February 16 .
Bridge to Terabithia tells the story of Jesse Aarons and Leslie Burke , ten-year-old neighbors who create a fantasy world called Terabithia and spend their free time together in an abandoned tree house .
They spend their free time in an abandoned tree house where they create a fantasy world called Terabithia .
Principal photography was shot in Auckland , New Zealand within sixty days .
It was shot mainly in Auckland , New Zealand within two months .
The following day , Jesse and his parents visit the Burke family home to pay their respects .
He visits the Burke family home with his parents to pay their respects .
Leslie gives Jesse an art kit for his birthday , much to his delight .
Leslie gives Jess an art kit for his birthday .
Robb also conversed with producer Lauren Levine before casting even began , and `` their conversation convinced her that , without a doubt , AnnaSophia was meant for this role '' .
Robb also talked with Lauren Levine , the producer of the movie , before casting even began . ''
One critic said the film was actually `` grounded in reality far more than in fantasy '' , while another thought , `` far from a computer generated escapist fantasy , this film is an unpretentious and touching tale of preteen companionship and loss '' .
Another thought , `` far from a computer generated ( created ) escapist fantasy , this movie is an unpretentious ( not pretending ) and touching tale of preteen companionship and loss '' .
Paterson , an alumnus of The Catholic University of America , held a special advance screening of the film for members of the CUA community at the AFI Silver Theatre in Silver Spring , Maryland on February 1 , 2007 .
Paterson , who studied in The Catholic University of America , held a special advance screening of the movie for them .
There were around 100 crew members from Weta working on the effects for the film .
100 crew members from Weta worked for the movie .
The film had a strong second place domestic opening over the Presidents ' Day weekend , grossing `` a higher-than-expected '' $ 28,536,717 from 2,284 screens , earning an average of $ 9,885 per screen .
The movie grossed `` a higher-than-expected '' $ 28,536,717 from 2,284 screens .
He rides the bus to his elementary school with his little sister May Belle ( Bailee Madison ) , where he avoids the school bully , Janice Avery ( Lauren Clinton ) .
He avoids the school bully , Janice Avery ( Lauren Clinton ) .
Bridge to Terabithia was cinematographer Michael Chapman 's final film before his retirement .
The cinematographer of Bridge to Terabithia was Michael Chapman .
Morgenstern thought Csupó lacked experience directing actors , and that although Deschanel was the best adult performer , she seemed self-directed .
Morgenstern thought Csupó lacked experience in direction .
Weta was already working on animating the creatures while the film was being shot , and Weta crew members were on-set for all the scenes that involved special effects during the filming .
Weta crew members saw the shooting of all scenes involving these creatures .
His father tells him that Leslie drowned in the creek after falling in and striking her head , because the rope broke the morning that Jesse went to the museum .
His father tells him that Leslie drowned in the river that morning .
In class , Jesse is teased by classmates Scott Hoager ( Cameron Wakefield ) and Gary Fulcher ( Elliot Lawless ) , and meets a new student his age by the name Leslie Burke ( AnnaSophia Robb ) .
In class , his classmates , Scott Hoager ( Cameron Wakefield ) and Gary Fulcher ( Elliot Lawless ) tease him .
Jessica Grose of The Village Voice commended director Csupó for omitting `` cutesy tween stereotypes '' , and felt Jess 's relationship with his father elevated Bridge to Terabithia from `` a good kids movie to a classic contender '' .
Jessica Grose of The Village Voice praised director Csupó for not showing `` cutesy tween ( neither a child , nor a teenager ) stereotypes . ''
Puig called the film a `` serviceable translation '' of the novel , but thought the adult characters were caricatured .
Puig said it was an average translation of the novel .
Csupó said that they cast Bailee Madison as May Belle Aarons after weeks of searching for an actress to play the part .
Bailee Madison was cast as May Belle Aarons .
Every day after school they venture into the woods and swing across a creek on a rope .
There , they swing across a creek on a rope .
The second step was to figure out animation or motion styles that best suited these creatures .
The second step was to use the best animation and motion style for the creatures .
Bridge to Terabithia received positive reviews from film critics .
Bridge to Terabithia is a fantasy movie .
The film was directed by Gábor Csupó , who was first recommended for the job by Walden Media President Cary Granat .
Walden Media President Cary Granat first recommended him to direct the movie .
Morgenstern was disappointed with the performances by the young members of the cast , which he described as `` appealing but unpolished '' .
The young members of the cast were `` appealing but unpolished '' .
He described the book as `` beautiful '' and said that it `` moved ( him ) '' .
He called the book `` beautiful '' and said that it `` moved ( him ) '' .
Although Csupó had never worked on a live-action film before , it `` did n't worry Granat in the least '' .
However , he said it `` did n't worry Granat in the least '' .
Weta modified some of the creature designs , but ultimately remained faithful to Csupó 's original designs .
Weta modified some of the creature designs .
The reviewer praised all the leads for their strong performances , especially Deschanel and Madison .
She particularly praised Deschanel and Madison .
The opening Friday box office was $ 6.3 million .
The opening day had collections of $ 6.3 million .
Bridge to Terabithia is a 2007 fantasy drama film directed by Gábor Csupó and adapted for film by David L. Paterson and Jeff Stockwell .
It was adapted for a movie by David L. Paterson and Jeff Stockwell .
Jesse is impressed by her parents ' happiness , and smiles as he watches their family .
Jess is impressed by her parents ' happiness and watches the family .
Josh Hutcherson was not their first choice for the role of Jesse Aarons , but they settled with him because they `` felt the chemistry between AnnaSophia Robb and him '' .
He was chosen as they `` felt the chemistry between AnnaSophia Robb and him '' .
The filmmakers cast Robert Patrick as Jess 's hardworking and strict father based on his previous roles in the films Walk the Line , Flags of Our Fathers , and the television series The Unit .
The filmmakers cast Robert Patrick as Jess ' father .
Hornaday wrote that although the final five minutes succumbed to `` oversweet sentiment '' , viewers would remember the film 's `` warmth and respect with which it pays homage to first love '' .
Viewers would remember the film 's `` warmth and respect with which it pays homage ( respect ) to first love , '' she added .
The DVD and high definition Blu-ray version shared the same special features ; including : `` Digital Imagination : Bringing Terabithia to Life '' , `` Behind the Book : The Themes of Bridge to Terabithia '' , `` Keep Your Mind Wide Open '' music video by Robb , and two audio commentaries , the first with director Gabor Csupo , writer Jeff Stockwell , and producer Hal Lieberman , and the second with producer Lauren Levine and actors Hutcherson and Robb .
The DVD and Blu-ray version had `` Digital Imagination : Bringing Terabithia to Life '' , `` Behind the Book : The Themes of Bridge to Terabithia '' It also had `` Keep Your Mind Wide Open '' music video by Robb , and two audio commentaries .
He also said that he took on the role because he wanted to star in a film that his children could watch .
He also said that he agreed to act because it was a movie his children could watch .
He invites his sister May Belle to enter Terabithia ; she is delighted because she was previously denied every opportunity to enter .
He invites his sister , May Belle to enter Terabithia .
Despite the critical acclaim , not all reviews were as positive .
Not all reviews were positive .
Later , he gives her a puppy , whom she decides to name Prince Terrien ( P.T. for short ) .
Later , he gives her a puppy .
The Wall Street Journal critic Joe Morgenstern felt that despite the occasional misuse of enchantment - `` brief spasms of overproduced fantasy '' - the novel 's screen adaption was told with `` agreeable simplicity in between computer-generated monsters '' .
The Wall Street Journal critic Joe Morgenstern felt the movie overused fantasy .
They decide to go home when it starts raining and the creek gets higher than ever , and Jesse realizes that he has started having feelings for Leslie as she runs back to her house , for the last time .
They decide to go home when it starts raining .
The Weißeritzkreis is a former district ( Kreis ) in the south of the Free State of Saxony , Germany .
The Weißeritzkreis is a district ( Kreis ) in the south of the Free State of Saxony , Germany .
During the flooding in August 2002 the Weißeritz river had to drain many times the normal amount of water , and did destroy a lot of buildings in the river valley - houses , streets and bridges .
During the flooding in August 2002 the river Weißeritz had to drain many times the normal amount of water , and a lot of buildings in the river valley - houses , streets and bridges were destroyed
The Sargasso Sea also plays a major role in the migration of the European eel and the American eel .
The Sargasso Sea plays a major role in the migration of the European eel and the American eel .
The Sargasso Sea is 1,100 km wide and 3,200 km long ( 700 statute miles wide and 2,000 statute miles long ) .
The Sargasso Sea is 700 statute miles wide and 2,000 statute miles long ( 1,100 km wide and 3,200 km long ) .
All the currents deposit the marine plants and refuse they carry into this sea .
All the currents deposit the marine plants and garbage they carry into this sea .
The ocean water in the Sargasso Sea is distinctive for its deep blue color and exceptional clarity , with underwater visibility of up to 200 feet ( 61 m ) .
The ocean water in the Sargasso Sea is different for its deep blue color and exceptional clarity .
Huntingdon Life Sciences ( HLS ) is a Contract Research Organisation ( CRO ) founded in 1951 in Cambridgeshire , England .
Huntingdon Life Sciences ( HLS ) are the largest animal testing company in Europe .
In 1928 Pears went to Keble College , Oxford , to study music .
He then studied music at Keble College , Oxford .
Stock A over the past 20 years had an average return of 10 percent , with a standard deviation of 20 percentage points ( pp ) and Stock B , over the same period , had average returns of 12 percent but a higher standard deviation of 30 pp .
Stock B over the past 20 years had an average return of 12 percent but a higher standard deviation of 30 pp .
It is helpful to understand that the range of daily maximum temperatures for cities near the coast is smaller than for cities inland .
It is helpful to understand that the range of daily high temperatures for cities near the ocean is smaller than for cities inland .
On the basis of risk and return , an investor may decide that Stock A is the safer choice , because Stock B 's additional two percentage points of return is not worth the additional 10 pp standard deviation ( greater risk or uncertainty of the expected return ) .
The person may think that Stock B 's 2 point higher average is not worth the additional 10 pp standard deviation ( greater risk or uncertainty of the expected return ) .
As a simple example , consider the average daily maximum temperatures for two cities , one inland and one on the coast .
As a simple example , consider the average daily high temperatures for two cities , one inland and one near the ocean .
If the standard deviation were zero , then all men would be exactly 70 inches tall .
If the standard deviation were zero , then all men would be exactly 70 '' tall .
For example , let 's assume an investor had to choose between two stocks .
For example , a person had to choose between two stocks .