About Bridge to Terabithia

"Bridge to Terabithia" is a 2007 American fantasy drama film directed by Gabor Csupo and adapted for film by David L. Paterson and Jeff Stockwell. The film is based on the Katherine Paterson's 1977 novel of the same name. The story revolves around a young boy named Jess Aarons and his new friend Leslie Burke who discover a magical forest kingdom in their backyard which they name Terabithia. After the unexpected death of Leslie, Jess learns to cope with his loss and continue their legacy of imagination.

Making / Production

The movie was produced by Walden Media and Walt Disney Pictures. The filming took place in New Zealand, which offered the natural beauty and isolation required for scenes depicting Terabithia. The imaginary world of Terabithia was created with a mix of real sets and computer-generated imagery (CGI).

Actors

• Josh Hutcherson as Jess Aarons: Josh embodies the role of Jess, a reclusive young boy with a passion for art. He delivers a powerful performance as a young boy dealing with unimaginable loss.
• AnnaSophia Robb as Leslie Burke: AnnaSophia beautifully portrays Leslie, Jess's new friend, a confident and imaginative girl who becomes the queen of Terabithia.
• Robert Patrick as Jack Aarons: Robert plays the role of Jess's hardworking and stern father, his performance added a touch of reality to the fantasy based movie.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The author of the book "Bridge to Terabithia", Katherine Paterson, wrote the story for her son after his best friend died in real life.
• The role of Leslie was the first for AnnaSophia Robb in a feature film.
• The film was shot in New Zealand, though it was set in rural America.

Awards

The movie "Bridge to Terabithia" won several awards including Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Actress Age Ten or Younger (AnnaSophia Robb) and CAMIE Award for Feature Film.

Quotes

• "Just close your eyes, but keep your mind wide open."
• "It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see."

Music, Soundtrack

• "I Learned from You" by Miley Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus
• "Keep Your Mind Wide Open" by AnnaSophia Robb