Nim's Island — Press Coverage

Here is a sampling of press coverage of the upcoming film, Nim's Island. Have you seen a mention of the movie somewhere? Let us know!

"Q&A: Abigail Breslin Talks Nim's Island," IESB.net, March 31, 2008
The film, based on the book of the same name, features Breslin as young Nim, a girl who has grown up on a tropical island. Gerard Butler plays the dual role of Nim's father and Alex Rover, a fictional adventurer from Nim's favorite book series. When her father goes missing, Nim tries to contact Alex Rover, unaware that the real Rover is an agoraphobic woman played by Jodie Foster. Read more

"Nim's Island," TheAge.com, March 31, 2008
Winning, visually lush children's adventure film, shot largely on Queensland's Stradbroke Island and featuring an unexpectedly funny, stereotype-busting performance by Jodie Foster. Read more

"Getting To Know Abigail Breslin," Common Sense Media, March 27, 2008
In March, Go Girls Only asked girls around the world to send in questions for Abigail Breslin to find out what her life as a young actress is all about. We selected some questions and had an opportunity to talk one to one with Abigail at her recent press event in Hawaii. Read more

"Look Who's Talking Common Sense: Jodie Foster," Common Sense Media, March 18, 2008
With Nim's Island (based on the book by Wendy Orr and in theaters April 4), Jodie Foster tackles her first family film since she was a rising young star in the 1970s. Common Sense Media recently asked the Oscar-winning actress about what drew her to the movie, how she feels about her character, and how parenthood has changed her views on media. Read more

"Playing it for laughs," GoldCost.com.au, March 15, 2008
If like most people, this is where your brain immediately travelled, you're about to be reprogrammed. For the first time, the screen veteran and former child star has tried her hand at a family-rated physical comedy as an adult. Read more

"Jodie's coming back for film premiere," GoldCost.com.au, March 7, 2008
HOLLYWOOD superstar Jodie Foster will return to the Gold Coast for the Australian premiere of Nim's Island on March 20.
The 45-year-old double Oscar award-winning actress was on the Coast last year after signing with Fox Walden Films to play a lead role in the family adventure film alongside child-star Abigail Breslin (Little Miss Sunshine). Read more

"’Nim's Island’ Trailer Hits the Net," Cinematical.com, December 19, 2007
It seems so strange these days to see Jodie Foster doing slapstick comedy. She gets into lots of drama and action, but when was the last time she made you laugh? Read more

"First look: All is idyllic on Nim's Island," USA Today, November 9, 2007
No man is an island. No little girl is, either. But bring together 300's warrior king Gerard Butler and Little Miss Sunshine herself, Abigail Breslin, and you have Nim's Island. Read more