4-H Charlotte's Web

Charlotte's Web: 4-H Network News Silverdale Screening

2006-12-30T22:01:00.000-08:00

Jefferson County, WA 4-H members attended a screening of Charlotte's Web at the Regal Theater in Silverdale, WA. Listen to their impressions of the meaning and value of the movie. December 19, 2006

Charlotte’s Web Rose Theater 4-H Trailer by Tyrus Wilcox

2006-12-30T22:00:00.001-08:00

This is a video trailer Tyrus Wilcox of 4-H Network News made for the Saturday, Dec. 30, 10 AM screening of Charlotte's Web at the Rose Theater in Port Townsend, WA.

Charlotte's Web: 4-H Field Trip Photo Report #2

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Naeomie Barrow stands in the snack bar line to get a little something before the film begins.

Claire Turner (left), Onna Oden and Naeomie Barrow stand in front of the Regal Theater Charlotte's Web display. Jefferson County 4-H is at the top of the list to get the 6 foot high cardboard sign when the movie closes in a couple of weeks. It will be used next year in our promotional activities when the Charlotte's Web DVD is released.

In the lobby of the Silverdale Regal Movie complex, Claire Turner (left) and Naeomie Barrow get ready to interview 4 year-old Dillon about her impressions of Charlotte's Web.

After her 4-H Network News interview, Dillon talked to her grandmother about Wilber's friendship with the barnyard animals.

Claire Turner (left) talks to Naeomie Barrow about her 4-H friendships.

Charlotte's Web Special Screening In Jefferson County, WA

2006-12-30T21:59:00.000-08:00

CALLING ALL JEFFERSON COUNTY 4-H MEMBERS AND CLUBS!

Jefferson County 4-H will host a special screening of the live action film "Charlotte's Web" as a 4-H holiday get-together and fund raiser.

The show will be held at the:

Rose Theater
235 Taylor Street
Port Townsend
Saturday, December 30
10:00 am

Tickets are $6 for youth,
$3 for 4-H Jefferson County youth members
(thanks to the 4-H Council for subsidizing the costs for youth members),
and $8 for adults.

Seating is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis.

To reserve a seat, tickets must be purchased in person or by mail from the WSU Extension office before 5 p.m. Friday, December 29. Tickets can also be purchased the day of the show at the Rose Theater if seats are available. Reserved tickets purchased through the mail can be picked up at the theater at show time.

Jadyne Reichne, Jefferson County Extension receptionist, is all set to sell special screening tickets.

Checks for ticket purchases, payable to Jefferson County 4-H Council,
may be sent or delivered to:

WSU Jefferson County Extension,
ATTN: Charlotte's Web Tickets,
201 W. Patison, Port Hadlock, WA 98339.

Or call Pamela Roberts, 4-H coordinator, at 360-379-5610.

Tell your family, tell your friends!

We hope ALL 4-H members will attend this fun holiday event and bring your family and friends!

Wear your brightest 4-H green and be part of this national opportunity to honor 4-H youth programs through Charlotte's Web.

4-H is featured prominently in Charlotte's Web, based on the favorite children's book written by E.B. White. The movie stars Dakota Fanning as Fern and also the voice of 4-H alumnus Julia Roberts as Charlotte. 4-H alumnus Reba McEntire, as well as other noteworthy actors, including Robert Redford, Cedric the Entertainer, Oprah Winfrey and Cathy Bates portray the other barnyard animals.

Charlotte's Web features the 4-H Emblem and themes that speak directly to 4-H's focus on youth leadership development and community service. 4-H encourages young people to use their head, heart, hands and health to become strong, confident and contributing citizens.

Similarly, in Charlotte's Web, Fern uses her head, heart, hands and health to encourage family and friends to save Wilbur from the smokehouse. With help from Wilbur's barn friends, especially Charlotte, Fern's dream comes true when she is able to take Wilbur to her town's 4-H Fair.

Join us on December 30 and help celebrate the legacy that 4-H has brought to our county, our nation, and our world! Questions? Call Pamela Roberts, 4-H coordinator, at 379-5610 ext. 207 or write to proberts@jefferson.wsu.edu.

For 4-H Network News local and national coverage about 4-H and Charlotte's Web go to:

http://4hcharlottesweb.blogspot.com

Charlotte's Web 4-H Special Screening Tickets Make Perfect Stocking Stuffers!

Charlotte's Web: 4-H Field Trip Photo Report

2006-12-30T21:58:00.000-08:00

Onna Oden (left) and Claire Turner discuss Charlotte's Web during the 1 hour van ride from Port Hadlock to Silverdale.

Onna Oden (left), Claire Turner, Naeomie Barrow and Pamela Roberts, Jefferson County 4-H Coordinator spill out of the van.

The Jefferson County 4-H team off to see Charlotte's Web.

The Jefferson County 4-H team walking up the hill.

Claire Turner interviews Onna Oden in front of the movie marquee.

Video reports from the Jefferson County 4-H movie going experience will be published tomorrow. Stay Tuned.

Charlotte's Web: Rising Sun Pictures

2006-12-30T21:57:00.000-08:00

A news story on the work done by Rising Sun Pictures (RSP), a company that provides visual efferts services to storytellers, on Charlottes the spider for Charlotte's Web.

Starting in January 2005 and finishing in July 2006, RSP delivered over 240 spellbinding shots of Charlotte and her magnificent webs.

A team of 60 artists developed the photo-realistic computer-generated character, voiced by Oscar-winner Julia Roberts.

Charlotte's Web Hollywood Premiere Interviews And IMDB Reviews

2006-12-30T21:56:00.000-08:00

BlairingOut.com interviewed a variety of stars on the red carpet at the Charlotte's Web Hollywood Premiere on December 10, 2006. Interviewee's: Scott Kay .... Wilbur (voice), Reba McEntire .... Betsy (voice), Nate Mooney, Lori Loughlin, Erin Sanders and Lauren Holly.

A Sample of Internet Movie Data Base User Reviews

This is not a heavy lesson on mature life issues. Laughter and joy permeate the film and puns and chuckles are everywhere throughout the film.The artistry of the film is outstanding. The farms and surroundings are idyllic. The synchronizing of the words and animal movements are right on. Everything on the screen leads you to believe the story is real. Author: tollini from United States

Bring your Kleenex. Maybe it's just coz I'm female, or maybe it's coz my mother read this book to me when I was little -- but every time a new word appeared in that web -- tears rolled down my cheeks! It's very charming. They have kept to the time frame of the book -- it looks like the 1930s-1950s. They haven't tried to "modernize" it with pop culture references and silly jokes like so many kids' movies nowadays do. Fern isn't break dancing with the pig. (No, there are no musical numbers.) Author: Kristen Kallahan from Seattle WA US

My favorite part was when everyone in the theater clapped. It was lovely. There was no reason anyone should be unsatisfied. The animation was fabulous and the casting was great, too. It was fun. I really feel like a child again. It brought back memories of my sweet childhood. Author: tiawilso from USA

Charlotte's Web is a feel good, heartwarming family movie which is suitable for this holiday season. It is uncomplicated, and has a simple message, but is engaging enough for both children and adults. A warning though, the movie is poignant yet hopeful, so to sentimental folks, a tissue or two will help. -Author: DICK STEEL from Singapore

Movieguy interviews Dakota Fanning

2006-12-30T21:55:00.000-08:00

Chuck the Movieguy interviews Dakota Fanning for Charlottes Web

Tell your family, tell your friends!

Some pig. Some spider. Some movie. 'Charlotte's Web' weaves magic.

2006-12-30T21:54:00.000-08:00

Ruthe Stein, Chronicle Senior Movie Writer
Movie Review Excerpts

"Charlotte's Web,'' a splendid new screen adaptation of White's 1952 children's book, gloriously brings the classic to life. If you've never read it, this is a perfect introduction, and if you have, you'll be impressed with how effectively director Gary Winick and screenwriters Susannah Grant and Karey Kirkpatrick capture White's message about love and loyalty among all of God's creatures without ever getting syrupy. There's an edge to this exemplary family movie, just as there is in the story.

The filmmakers' wisest decision was not to rely on computer-generated effects. Wilbur is a live animal, as is most of the barnyard menagerie. Seeing actual horses, cows and sheep go about their business lends credibility to the farm scenes.

The county fair where Fern brings Wilbur in the hope that a blue ribbon might be his ticket to longevity is lovingly created. When Fern catches the eye of a cute boy who buys her a roller coaster ticket, it's suddenly obvious that her affection for a pig may soon be transferred elsewhere.

Another of White's timeless messages, astutely captured in the movie, is that nothing is forever, including life, and to make the best of the moment. Listening to Wilbur squeal in delight might tempt you to do the same just for the heck of it. (Read More)

Tell your family, tell your friends!

Dakota Fanning on The Ellen DeGeneres Show

2006-12-30T21:53:00.001-08:00

Dakota Fanning's appearance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show", December 14, 2006, to promote Charlotte's Web

Dakota Fanning on "The Tonight Show" with Jay Leno

2006-12-30T21:53:00.000-08:00

Dakoa Fanning appeared on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" December 13, 2006, to promote "Charlotte's Web"

Charlotte's Web: Rebirth of literary treasure

2006-12-30T21:52:00.000-08:00

Movie Review

By Moira Macdonald
Seattle Times movie critic

"It is not often that someone comes along who is a true friend and a good writer. Charlotte was both." — E.B. White

But the film, directed by Gary Winick ("13 Going on 30") has a sweetness of its own. Dakota Fanning, in pigtails and overalls, brings eager energy to Fern, the farm girl who raises Wilbur. Ten-year-old Dominic Scott Kay gives a lilt to the voice of Wilbur, and Julia Roberts' matter-of-fact quality nicely suits Charlotte. Steve Buscemi is an inspired choice for the voice of Templeton the rat (who frequently speaks in sardonic third person, as in "The rat is losing his touch!"). And Charlotte's web-spinning sequences are nicely handled; she swoops and soars as she spells out "some pig" and "terrific," like a multi-legged ballerina. (Read More)

Charlotte's Web: Julia Roberts was a 4-H'er

2006-12-30T21:51:00.000-08:00

By Joel Stratte-McClure
LA Daily News

Julia Roberts posed with Dakota Fanning and a 6-week-old Yorkshire pig tethered on a red leash at the premiere of "Charlotte's Web" on Sunday. "I was a 4-H'er, love animals and am all for veterinary science," Roberts, the voice of Charlotte, told two teenage fans waving a 4-H banner in the ArcLight lobby.

But Roberts didn't join Fanning, Dominic Scott Kay (the voice of Wilbur), Steve Buscemi, Cedric the Entertainer, Kathy Bates, Beau Bridges, Reba McEntire and others from the film at the after party. She missed seeing the Hollywood Palladium decorated as the Somerset County Fairgrounds and lost an opportunity to get up close and personal with piglets and other animals at the Zuckerman Farm Petting Zoo. (Read More)

Spinning 'Charlotte's Web' with Dakota Fanning

2006-12-30T21:50:00.001-08:00

Being a huge fan of the children’s classic Charlotte's Web, Dakota Fanning talks about her wonderful experience playing Fern, the little girl with a big heart who loves her pig, Wilbur.

Hollywood.com: Do you remember the first time that you read Charlotte's Web?

Dakota Fanning: I do. I've read it so many times at different times in my life, and I've had it read to me. Then while I was doing the movie I read it before and after. So it's really meant something different to me each time and has a deeper meaning each time and something that I've used in my life as I've gotten older.

HW: Were you ever worried that they might not get it right in the film?

DF: I really wasn't because Gary [Winick] the director, that was his most important thing. He always wanted to make it just like the book and he always had the book in his hand, and if there was any way he could make some illustrations in the book into a real shot in the movie he would do that, and so that never worried me. I knew that it was going to come out very, very similar to the book, but just as a movie.

HW: This is a wonderful little fable about death and dying, this movie, and as a young person do connect with that in any way?

DF: I think that it definitely helps for young kids, or anyone, to deal with losing a loved one or a friend or a pet--anything. [Charlotte's Web] kind of deals with that in a non-traumatizing way. It's done in a very peaceful way and is something that Charlotte's never afraid of. Both of my dad's parents have passed away, and I really think this sort of thing helps with the circle of life and how everyone is born and then you die and you live while you're here and trying to do that to the fullest. (Read More)

Scott Huver
Hollywood.com Staff

Spinning 'Charlotte's Web' with Dakota Fanning

2006-12-30T21:50:00.000-08:00

Charlotte’s Web - Showcases 4-H Emblem

2006-12-30T21:47:00.000-08:00

For every ticket purchased for Paramount Pictures and Walden Media's production of Charlotte's Web through www.fourhcouncil.edu, Hollywood Movie Money will make a $1 donation to 4-H to help support 4-H state programs.

Tell your family, tell your friends!

"Charlotte's Web," a fantasy movie opening December 20th, features Dakota Fanning as Fern, the voices of Julia Roberts and 4-H alumnus Reba McEntire, and many other noteworthy actors and actresses, displays the 4-H Emblem multiple times throughout the movie.

Source: Clover Corner News (November 1, 2006)

Charlotte's Web: Julia Roberts On Good Morning America

2006-12-30T21:00:00.000-08:00

Julia Roberts chats about motherhood and Charlottes Web with Diane Sawyer.

Charlotte's Web Cast On Oprah

2006-12-30T20:03:00.000-08:00

OPRAH.COM (November 28, 2006) - It's a first for Oprah—she's making her first feature film with one of the biggest movie stars on the planet, Julia Roberts! "She and I are friends, and that's what our new movie is all about," Oprah says. "It's about friendship."

That movie, of course, is Charlotte's Web. The film adaptation of the beloved children's book by E.B. White hits theaters December 15, 2006. In the film, Oprah lends her voice in a supporting role as Gussy, a goose. Julia voices the film's main character, Charlotte the spider. (Read More)

Dakota Fanning's appearance on the Oprah Winfrey Show.

Charlotte’s Web: Dakota Fanning Interview

2006-12-30T01:43:00.000-08:00

Devin Faraci, Cinematic Happenings Under Development, sat down with Dakota Fanning and filed this online report.

EB White’s Charlotte’s Web is one of the most beloved children’s books of all time. It has previously been adapted into a musical cartoon, but everything old gets remade again in Hollywood, and now there’s a live action version hitting theaters this weekend. There’s an all-star cast of animal voices, but the lead human is none other than the preternaturally mature Dakota Fanning.

To be honest, I find the people interviewing Dakota Fanning more interesting than she is. It’s not that Fanning is boring – she’s perky and sweet and well spoken even when going off what is obviously the script – it’s that the journalists never seem to know how to deal with her. This looks like a little girl, but the answers she gives are not the halting giggles most kiddie thesps give – Fanning is better at a junket roundtable than some seasoned adult actresses. But she doesn’t get annoyed when asked lame questions, but she gets very in to answering more adult questions. Next time I interview her I’d like to know what her thoughts are on the economic impacts of microlending.

Q: Would you like to have a pig for a pet?

Fanning: One day I definitely would. I worked with them fro so long – they’re so smart and so cute. How can you not love them? I think if you don’t love pigs, you’re a little bit weird.

Q: What actress is your role model?

Fanning: There are so many. I love Jodi Foster – I would love to be like her and Hilary Swank and Meryl Streep. There are so many wonderful actors and actresses, some that I have worked with and some I would love to work with in the future. (Read More)

Charlotte's Web Is Coming To The Rose Theater In Port Townsend

2006-12-30T01:30:00.002-08:00

On Friday December 22, Charlotte's Web will begin a two week engagment at our local movie theater, The Rose, in Port Townsend. Stay tuned for more information regarding a "green" screening as well as local fund raising opportunities.

Help Is Coming From Above.

Port Townsend enjoyed a lively theater scene before the dawn of the twentieth century. The Palace Theatre, The Standard, and the Learned Opera House showcased local talent and traveling vaudeville troupes "of the highest caliber." The Rose, which opened around the corner on Water Street in 1907, continued this tradition but added a recent invention to its repertoire: moving pictures. In December 1908 the Rose moved to its current location in Taylor Street. (Read More)

Charlotte's Web - 4-H Public Service Announcement #1

2006-12-29T22:05:00.000-08:00

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PSA #1 (63 sec)

Help Support 4-H at the Movies!

You, your family and friends and their family and friends can help support 4-H by buying tickets to see the new live action version of Charlotte’s Web that features an all star cast:

12-year old Dakota Fanning
Julia Roberts
Oprah Winfrey
Robert Redford
Reba McEntire
and Outcasts “Shake It Like A Polaroid Picture”- Andre 3000.

Tell your family, tell your friends!

For every movie ticket purchased through the four h council website, Hollywood Movie Money will donate a dollar to help support 4-H Youth Development Programs.

In 4-H, youth have fun, make friends, and learn leadership and life skills. Learn more at four h council dot edu

I’m Claire Turner with 4-H Network News. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

NOTE: Music used in this PSA is from the Charlotte's Web soundtrack - now available from Amazon Dot Com

Charlotte's Web, Music from the Motion Picture [SOUNDTRACK]
Danny Elfman (Artist), Sarah McLachlan (Artist)

Charlotte's Web - 4-H Public Service Announcement #2

2006-12-28T22:11:00.000-08:00

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Charlotte’s Web is a classic tale of dedication, friendship and loyalty. Those values are intrinsic to the 4-H Youth Development Program.

For every ticket sold through four h council dot edu Hollywood Movie Money will make a $1 donation to 4-H.

I’m Claire Turner with 4-H Network News.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Dakota Fanning plays the piano.

Charlotte's Web - 4-H Public Service Announcement #3

2006-12-27T22:14:00.000-08:00

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In the new LIVE-ACTION film Charlotte’s Web featuring 12-your old screen vetran Dakota Fanning, Fern uses her head, heart, hands and health to encourage family and friends to save Wilbur from the smokehouse. With help from Wilbur’s barn friends, especially Charlotte, Fern’s dream comes true when she is able to take Wilbur to her town’s 4-H Fair.

To learn how a dollar of your admission ticket to the new live action version of Charlotte's Web can be a donation to 4-H programs, go to four h council dot edu.

I'm Claire Turner with 4-H Network News.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Dakota Fanning's appearance on "The View" December 8, 2006. View co-hosts: Rosie O'Donnell, Joy Bauer, Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Shaun Robinson. Everyone in the audience got a copy of the Charlotte's Web Soundtrack.

Charlotte's Web - 4-H Public Service Announcement #4

2006-12-26T22:13:00.000-08:00

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In Charlotte's Web, Fern’s hard work and dedication to Wilbur shows exactly the level of commitment young people make in 4-H – whether they are raising a pig, producing a national video blog or
participating in local community service activities, they give their best in whatever they do.

For every ticket sold through four h council dot edu *Hollywood Movie Money will make a $1 donation to 4-H. (*There is a $2 service charge per ticket.)

I'm Claire Turner with 4-H Network News.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Photo slide show movie of an Australian Charlotte's Web movie extra in the making of the fairground scenes. See movie clips and photos.

Charlotte's Web: Julie Roberts and Dakota Fanning Interview - Life Magazine

2006-12-23T11:42:00.000-08:00

LIFE: What part of Charlotte's Web resonates most with you?
ROBERTS: The idea of feeling all alone and needing someone to scoop you up and say "I’ll be your friend." Everybody's had a moment where they felt like that, and you wished somebody would come and sit with you at lunch or ask you to the dance.
FANNING: There are so many messages about being a loyal friend. Wilbur didn't know Charlotte was going to die, but he treated her so great for the time she was alive.

LIFE: Do you have a friend who came through for you in a time of need, like Charlotte did for Wilbur?
ROBERTS: My friend Paige Sampson. When we were growing up together 25 years ago, neither of us had that connected group. We sort of found each other and formed our own group of two. (Read More)