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weunesuay, juiy za, i y y y i n c U A N V . ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT TV movie shot at Bronte Creek Park LIMITED TIME OFFER! Competitive Fixed Interest Rotes* 1 Year..........................6.99% 2 Years..........................7.49% 3 Years..........................7.99% 4 Years..........................8.49% 5 Years..........................8.99% Applies to my new or used ai, von, SUV or light Imdf. 100% Financing for quaRied oppfconls. Reward Loan P r^ gram Rate Reductions w# qiply - Ask for detak. Y e a r s o ff S e r v ic e 1939 - 1999 Avestel C re d it U n io n L im ite d By S cott M acA rthur SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER Spruce Lane Farm at BronteCreek Provincial Park opened its doors to the cast and crew of What Katy Did last week, a turn-of-the-century made-for-TV movie that spent the week filming at the historic house. The film, which is based on a Susan M. Coolidge novel and stars Canadian actors Megan Follows (Anne o f Green Gables) and 13-year- old Alison Pill (Jacob Two Two Meets the Hooded Fang), tells the story of Katy Carr (played by Pill), an adven­ turous teenager who grows to appre­ ciate the wonders of life under the guidance of her ill cousin Helen (played by Follows). The Spruce Lane farmhouse, found for the production by a location scout, is perfect for filming a movie of this nature, said What Katy Did producer Alan Horrox,. 'This house is a great spot for us," said Horrox. "It has high ceilings, which is perfect for the people mov­ ing the equipment around, and we've been welcomed to the park with open arms." For Pill, her part as a mischievous girl is a break from many of her roles, which have had her playing charac­ ters with specific issues or disabilities to contend with. "She's played a vampire for the TV show PSI Factor," said her moth­ er, Barbara Pill, who accompanies Alison to all acting locations. "She's played an autistic child, a blind child, and has even had a brain hemorrhage for one of her roles. She's really done it all for a girl her age." The younger Pill has always felt comfortable on stage, participating in amateur theatre and choir since the age of three. She describes her char­ acter as a girl who doesn't want to grow up, despite the fact that the world is changing around her. "She's lovable despite the trouble she causes," said Pill. "The illness of her cousin Helen really affects her and makes her appreciate the wonder of life that much more." Pill, who will be filming a role in Saskatchewan this summer for a movie starring Drew Barrymore, plans to continue acting into adult­ hood, but isn't concerned about becoming a Hollywood star. "It's not about fame for me," said Pill. "I want to continue doing worthy projects, and continue on to a univer­ sity education." Follows, a Toronto native, saw nothing but opportunity in her role as Helen in What Katy Did. "I enjoy a good story," said Fol­ lows. 'This is a classic novel that we're working from, so it should be an inspiring tale for those who watch it." Follows' character has come home to die from a rare blood disorder after falling ill during her travels. It turns out to be leukemia, although there was no name for that disease at the end of the I9th century. "When Helen comes home she becomes very close with Katy," said Follows. "Katy's first steps into the adult world come from her relation­ ship with Helen and the bond that they grow to share." Follows has enjoyed a successful career in both movies and on stage and while she feels that "acting is act­ ing" when it comes down to it, there are different aspects to both environ­ ments that she enjoys. "On stage, the power is in the hands of the performer," said Fol­ lows. "You can convey your message over a three-hour period. With movies, you're lucky if you get four minutes of filming in during a day sometimes. 'The waits on movie sets can be tedious too," she said. "But you can also deliver a strong W a t e r f r o n t H e r i t a g e P a r k i n B r o n t e Located at the foot of Bronte Rd. Over 100 artists from throughout Ontario, featuring original works in oils, acrylic, watercolour, pottery, sculpture, photography, stained glass and more. Admission $2 at the gate. Organized by ^ The Oakville Art Society j W e're starting August w ith a shopping list of excitement. And it's your job to have fun. Your first 5 0 "must do's" are our 5 0 am azing rides, like the frantic new Fly ' coaster and Dino Island - our new 3D adventure movie ride. Then, take on all 20 wet and refreshing acres in Sp|ash Works!' C A N A D A 'S That includes our newest w a te r slides, Super Soaker and The Plunge! plus C anada 's largest outdoor w ave pool. D on 't forget KidZville,™ our lovable characters, and our fantastic live shows. In all, there are over 180 thrilling tasks for you. G ood thing it's a long weekend. throu9h SeP,ember 6. la11 weekends to October 10. Water park open daily through September 6, hours subiect to weather and lighting conditions.™ ® © 1999 Paramount Pictures. ® © 1999 Paramount Parks. © 1999 Viacom International Inc. ™ & © 1999 Hanna-Barbera © 1996 Iwerks Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. 1997 ProSlide Technology Inc. All rights reserved. ; Photo by Peter McCusker Alison Pill, lead actor in What Katy Did, was on location at Bronte Creek Park's Spruce Lane Farm last week. message through movies. They are a very powerful medium." Horrox assures that the What Katy Did movie will not stray too far from the text of the novel, as some films tend to. The film will air this Christ­ mas season on British television, but when or if it makes it to Canadian screens remains to be seen. "Because of the Canadian content of our cast, I have hopes that the CBC will pick us up at some point," said Horrox. "Perhaps in the new year, but it's up in the air at this point." . The film, co-produced by Tetra Films and Catalyst Entertainment, also stars Kevin Whately (Inspector Morse, The English Patient) and fea­ tures a cameo appearance by Dean Stockwell (Quantum Leap). 6 0 L akeshore Rd. W . • 8 4 4 -4 8 8 1 ^ The Oakville Art Society A 3 4 t h A n n u a lArt P tiT k M o n d a y , A u g u s t 2 C iv ic H o lid a y - 10 a .m . to 5 p .m . ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT TV movie shot at Bronte Creek Park Competitive Fixed Interest Rotes* By Scott MacArthur