Sorry to disappoint, NellieLestrange....but the movie version has been scrapped and will NOT happen. Libba Bray announced it officially in July on her website. YouTube won't let me put URL addresses here, but if you search her blog for libba-bray.live journal "R.I.P. movie version" posted July 23, 2009, it is all explained there. Sad news, I know, but alas, it's true. I am very glad, however, to know you liked my video. Thank you so much for commenting--I appreciate it. :)
You know, Winona Ryder probably has the best clips for Pippa. Apart from being strikingly beautiful, she also looks particularly charming in periodic films she's been in like Age of Innocence or Little Women, but then you see her in Dracula and not only is it set in the late Victorian era, but you get clips of a corrupted Pip! Genius!
Thank you for your kind words, Lollita5567--I'm very glad you like the vid & the song. I realize Ann is not beautiful, but I've explained my reasons for choosing Keira before til I'm exhausted. It's all about creative representation. It's not easy to find pics of a chubby girl in period clothing, for one thing. Also, who am I to decide what is "pretty", "plain", "chubby", or "beautiful"? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and Keira in Pride & Prej. to me appears more "plain" than usual. :)
Hi seliath---thank you SO MUCH! I appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to like the cast I selected for the video. Thank you for letting me know! :)
I luv the vid. I accidentally read the 3rd book first soooo now i have to read the 1st and 2nd book. i hope they're as good as the 3rd it wasAMAZING. (just like yoour vid.)
Hi, KatieNdNaomi2924 -- Thank you for the compliments. Many people comment on my choice of K. Knightley as Ann... if you read back over past comments, you will gain more insight as to my reasons for choosing her. It was meant to be representative, in any case. Thanks for the comments! :)
Thank you very much, theatrefreak721, I'm very glad you liked the video! If there were to be open casting calls, would you audition? I agree that they should use "unknowns" for the roles though. In fact, I can't imagine the movie can be done any other way. :)
WOW! i love the video!you got such beautiful pictures!the ones from the girls in the white dresses are just perfect!and the music fits perfectly,too!congraulations,really ;)
Thank you SO much, hhmmquerico! I really do appreciate all the nice words of support, and I am very glad that you liked the video and the music. Thank you for your kind comments! :)
well you did a GREAT job illustrating the characters! it looks amazing!
do you know where i can find similar ones, cuse i'm doing a book project on the book! and i'm making a poetry album but apparetly it needs pictures!/?
Thank you SO much -- I appreciate the kind comments, and I'm very glad you like the video. I got my pictures from many sources. MOST ALL of the pictures I paid for, as I have memberships with both Corbis and GettyImages. A few others (Mary & Sarah, in particular) were given to me by a friend who is a photographer, and then a few others I obtained from the various celebrities' websites. :)
No, it's not a real movie...... yet!! There are plans to make the books into movies, but nothing is in production at this time. Hopefully they will continue with the plans, and we will actually see a finished movie soon! Thank you very much for the kind comments-- I appreciate them, and I'm very glad that you liked the video! :)
Thank you ihateramon--I appreciate the kind words. As far as when the movie will be coming out, well, the release date keeps changing, and as of right now, I don't think an actual date exists. We will have to just keep watching for it and checking on the information. :)
Your tom is too old. I think henry cavill would be a great tom. Or James McAvoy. But kartik is the only person who i'm not sure about. Everyone is saying the guy from heroes would be perfect but he's too old.
I agree that James McAvoy would have worked, except that the only movie that would have included period clothing for him was Becoming Jane, and that didn't come out until 2007 -- Pride and Prej. came out in 2005, and pics of Mathew McFadyen in period clothing were more easily obtained. Besides, believe it or not, Mathew McFadyen is ONLY four years older than James McAvoy!! :)
Glad you the vid. carrot1top, thank you for the comments! :) Y'know, it's a funny thing, everyone's choice of characters. Oddly, for me personally, I just CAN'T imagine K.Knightley as Pippa. The entire time while I read the books, the ONLY person I ever saw in my mind as Pippa was Winona Ryder! Never ever anyone else! As for the curly hair on Kartik, if you haven't already seen it, then check out my other video, "The Sweet Far Thing" -- indeed, Kartik has CURLY hair in that one! :) Tks again.
Thank you yellowsnapdragons. I'm so glad you liked the video. There IS "supposed" to be a movie...however, it's been pushed forward so many times that I'm at the point where I'll believe it when I see it! Haha
Hi dra1000, i like what you did. I think it is lovely- the pictures and the music, just love them. Loreena McKennit is my favorite singer and her talent is perfect for that brilliant trilogy. Honestly I put this video in my favorites.Thank you.
Personally, I think Bryce Dallas Howard is so far the best choice for Gemma 'cause she's a wonderful actress. Keira Knightley's too pretty for Ann and I think Talulah Riley would be a better choice.
But Maggie Smith would make the PERFECT Mrs. Nightwing!
Hi Madlen1304 -- thank you SO much for your kind comments. I'm so pleased that you like the video, and I appreciate your letting me know! You are VERY welcome! :)
Thanks for your comments, W4ckyPrince55... For me, considering these are much plainer pics of K.Knightley than most, I felt they "represent" the character of Ann. Every one keeps mentioning that K. Knightly is not right to portray Ann. Clearly I KNOW she couldn't (and WOULDN'T) play Ann in a movie!! But this video is just meant to be conceptual and representative, NOT exact, of course! :)
Well, I must ask... did you read "Great and Terrible Beauty" first? If you haven't read GATB first, you really should do that. True that Rebel Angels sort synopsizes in the beginning to bring you up to speed, but it's just SO MUCH better if read the books in order. Personally, my FAVORITE was GATB, then Rebel Angels after that. The third book in the series just happened to be my least favorite, but that's just me, of course. If you've read GATB, then you'll like Rebel Angels -- guarantee it!!
Wow !!, this is AMAZING , love the slideshow , through out watching the video I was like "Wow!,this is amazing ", great job ,keep up the great work , 5 stars and saved to my favourites ! =D
Wow, THANK YOU SO MUCH, NFA91! I truly appreciate your kind words, and I'm soooo glad to hear that you liked the video! Thanks for taking the time to let me know, and for the wonderful comments! :)
Thank you very much, kt27rule! I appreciate the kind words, and I'm very glad that you liked the video. I agree with you, this book series is awesome!
soooo, this was a really neat video......but why on earth did you chose Kiera Knightly as Ann?!?! Kiera is a well-known hollywood beauty! Ann isn't supposed to be pretty....her voice, her mind, her character are beautiful....Kiera can't be Ann
Hi gershwinst06. Thanks so much for your comments; I appreciate them! Please read on comments below my responses and NUMEROUS explanations as to why I chose K.Knightly to understand my reasoning. Thanks! :)
I'm appreciating all videos now that I've attempted making my own. I had no idea it was so hard! Pictures especially, for me. Where did you get yours?
You did so well with this. And I think Libba Bray would be pleased with the parts from Pride & Prejudice. She seems to adore the book since she talks about it alot and names the bunny Mr. Darcy. Hehe.
Thank you SO much, xMacabreKissesx! I can't tell you how much that means to me that you think Libba Bray would be pleased with the Pride & Prejudice parts. Thanks so much for your comments and support! :)
Hi Sweetbella39! It isn't a movie yet, but apparently, that's in the works. It won't be released for quite some time, though. I'm very glad that you enjoyed the videos, and thanks so much for your kind words! :)
Wow! Tjis is a great video! I absalutley love it!! I'm only 11 and this is my favorite book series by far!! All the characters are perfect!! only one tiny little complaint. Isn't Ann suposed to be blonde?I can't wait for the Movie!its supposed to be out in 2009 or 2010!And if you know anything about who the characters are going to be please comment back or leave a message on my home page! thank you so much! Kepp on making those videos -Iichigo911
Hi lichigo911! Wow, thankyou SO much for the awesome comments! I really appreciate your kind words! Now to your questions...Ann's hair, I believe (but I could be wrong) it was described as "mousey-brown". But it might have been mousey-blonde. Haha, I've kind of forgotten, but it's mousey-something! :) Unfortunately, I have no info on the movie or the cast, etc. :( But I'm looking forward to it, too! And, as for TSFT, I won't lie. It's sad. But DO read it. You must complete the series afterall!
thank you for this video, even though im a bit nitpicky and would like ann to be a bit more normal. knightly is too beautiful to be real... i like your casting a lot especially with spence and nightwing. i love this video!!
Thank you, jdfme123, for the kind words. I'm glad you like the video! (I commented previously, but it hasn't shown up... so please excuse the duplication if this comment is a repetition). :)
Thank you very much, Muffino02, I'm glad you like it! You know, these are the only people I can picture now in the roles, and the people I envisioned while reading the books! I know that they will have different actors portraying the parts, but in my mind, THESE people are the people I see as the characters in the books! :)
I love all of your characters soo much!! I didn't picture them that way... but they're still great!! What I think is funny is that Mrs. Nightwing and Mrs. Spence look EXACTLY like I pictured them!! It's creepy!!
Thank you bluepandababii! I don't know if you received my message on my other video--it wouldn't let me post a response, so I sent you a general message to thank you. I am still trying to POST a reply on that comment, but in the meantime, thanks so much for all your kind words. I'm really glad you like the videos!! :)
Beautiful! Love your choices for the characters. Unlike other comments, I agree that Keira is a good choice for Ann, and especially with the reasoning that she's easy to find in period clothes, etc. and plus, she's not all that pretty. Kind of plain, with a "DUHHHH" look about her.
I think everyone here wins except Ann and Kartik. Keira is just too much of a leading lady to play someone that homely, I'd have a hard time believing it. And the actor for Kartik frightens me o.0
yes, LollyMafia, apparently so--at least that's what "they say"...but who knows, what with the writer's strike and all, and there's very little info on it. Director and writers have been selected, but can't find out much more. Check it out on IMDB (Internet Movie Data Base). It won't allow me to put URL here, so go to IMDB and put "Great and Terrible Beauty" in the search box.
In addition, one of the Production Companies involved in the project,Gotham Group, is also releasing The Spiderwick Chronicles, and it was announced to be "in production" AFTER the announcement of Great and Terrible Beauty, yet its release date is Feb. 14, 2008. So, like I said... who knows??
Thank you VERY much, alcancesuenos! I'm really glad you like my videos, and I appreciate it! :) Y'know, I've ALWAYS imagined these actresses as the 4 girls, even as I GATB a couple of years ago, and I made the first vid. then, but didn't put it on YouTube until recently. :) But I have no clue as to who they will choose for the actual movie. Wish we could get some info on that!
yes, 10s3rs911---at least that's what "they say"...but who knows, what with the writer's strike and all, and there's very little info on it. Director and writers have been selected, but can't find out much more. Check it out on IMDB (Internet Movie Data Base). Won't allow me to put URL here, so go to site and put Great and Terrible Beauty in search.
Thanks so much, Prettyinpink!! I'm very, very glad to know that you enjoy this video!! As for when the movie is due to come out, all I've heard so far is "some time in 2008". I'm thinking that since a date has not even been released yet, it won't be until LATE 2008 (maybe for the Christmas season), if at all. I've already seen previews for movies due to be released as late as "Coming September 2008" so it seems possible GATB will be late in the year, or maybe even early next year.
More about the movie release.... while I believe it will be a late-in-the-year release, I can say for absolute certainty that the release date will be sometime (at the very least) after March!
I personally would put Helena Bonham Carter as either Circe (Miss Moore) or Miss. McCleethy,but that's just because I've been interested in Helena Bonham Carter's acting since I heard her sing in Sweeny Todd. XD
Thx wafflegurl for your comments. I've said b4 I do agree that Keira is not the best fit for Ann, but it's not easy to find pics of any actress who could fit, who is "plain"--AND wearing 19th cent. clothing, as well! On top of all that, I wanted to place her with "Tom" in my second vid. I knew I could get pictures of Keira and Mathew McFadyen in period clothes for that vid. Plus, she IS a bit more plain in Pride/Prej. Also, consider that when Ann has magic she FEELS beautiful. :)
If you are interested in the GATB series, you might want to check out the newest video on my account "THE SWEET FAR THING". For SOME reason, (unbeknownst to me and apparently to youtube as well), it's not coming up in the "search results", but it IS available on my channel page at dra1000. ENJOY! :)
Thank you so much smileiloveyou06 for your kind comments. If you are interested in the GATB series, you might want to check out the newest video on my account "The Sweet Far Thing". For SOME reason, unbeknownst to me (and apparently to youtube as well), it's not coming up in the "search results", but it IS on my channel page. ENJOY! :)
i think the only one of them who is really perfect is romola garai for felicity. and winona is a good one too. kiera knightly is far too pretty to be ann.
Yes,I neglected poor Simon.I should have included him,true,but it was hard to include EVERYone.I also left out Gemma's father & gr-mother, Nell Hawkins, Lady Denby, Amar, Mrs. Jones, Franny, Jackson, Fowlson, a host of Realm creatures such as Azreal,the Poppy Warriors, gargoyles, The Gorgon, The Three Girls in White, Asha, The Water Nymphs, and the list goes on.But I really SHOULD have included at least 1 pic of Simon. Well, if he is in book 3, I will def. include him in the next video!
Right now im reading Rebel Angels. I only have like 100 pages left so ill probably finish the book tonite or tomorrow. Anyway i love the books and cant wait for the next one ^_^. Me and my sister have both read/are reading rebel angels she's rereading her copy and i have a copy from the library.we'll have to buy 2 copies of the next book because we'll probably kill each other with one copy. "I want to see how far i can go before i have to stop"~A great and terrible beauty
The third book is on my Christmas List, even though it's not due out for release until the day AFTER Christmas... but I still put it on my list and suggested "PRE-ORDER"!! LOL :)
Hi Tinkerbells -- Even though I'm not sure WHICH of the pictures of "Kartik" you mean, even if I did, I couldn't answer you properly, cuz I found these pictures on GettyImages and Corbis (I have accounts)which I thought could represent the Kartik character, and names weren't given. Sorry I can't be of more help.
Thanks, arkariansgirl for the nice comments! I love the books too--can't wait for #3!!! You'll like #2 (a lot of people even seem to like it even better than #1!) Even though I really liked #2 a lot, I personally preferred #1 (just a LITTLE bit) over #2. I am eager for #3, but hate to see it all come to an end, y'know? (Maybe Ms. Bray will add more books to the series???)
i love it! although I have to say I think Keira is very pretty in real life (in Pride and Prejudice she's not as pretty because Elizabeth isn't supposed to be a very beautiful girl)
Thanks for the nice comments, Pirate! I appreciate it! And yes, Keira made her way around my video in a few roles: Ann; the Huntress; -- and even as Pippa, with her Knight! LOL
Thank you, Tinkerbell. Y'know, it's funny...after making these videos, I can't imagine anyone else in a couple of the roles now--especially Felicity and Gemma! It's going to be strange to see all new actors, but I can't wait to see how the movie turns out! Hope it's good!!
oh alright, yeah thats what i thought as well. are they really?? thats awesome.. they better do a good job on it.. theyre are great books, if they mess up on the movie..
this video makes me so eager for the third book and for the movie to come out. You did a GREAT job with this video. It was really really good! FAAANNNNN-TASTIC!!!
all the previews of the books ive seen all have these same actresses, but which movie is that? they didnt come out with a movie for the books did they?
and yeah, her books are amazing. theyre my favorite. theyre just so unique and enchanting. i love them. its a good video, good job on it.
I chose these particular actresses to portray the books' characters because I felt they "fit" the parts well. The pics are from all different movies that the actresses were in. But, they ARE coming out with a "Great and Terrible Beauty" movie -- next year!!! I can't wait-- I HOPE it's GOOD!!!
THIS IS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Who's Miss McCeethy??? I've only read the first book.... so she's probably in the second.... but you forgot to mention that Mary Dowd Is Gemma's mother.
Very glad that you like it! Yes, Miss McCleethy is in Rebel Angels....and I purposely didn't "mention" that Mary Dowd is Gemma's mother because I didn't want to spoil it for anyone who hadn't read it yet. Well, cat's out of the bag now I guess.
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great choices! ;)
fivequotes 3 days ago
Great clip! you covered everything!
queenbeezzz8 1 year ago
This was a great clip you pretty much covered everything!!
queenbeezzz8 1 year ago
Where did you get the first picture for Gemma?
readawn 1 year ago
shame that the film won't happen....
:(.
NellieLestrange 1 year ago
they have made the series into a movie..starting with ''A Great and Terrible Beauty''.
This is awesome though :)
NellieLestrange 2 years ago
Sorry to disappoint, NellieLestrange....but the movie version has been scrapped and will NOT happen. Libba Bray announced it officially in July on her website. YouTube won't let me put URL addresses here, but if you search her blog for libba-bray.live journal "R.I.P. movie version" posted July 23, 2009, it is all explained there. Sad news, I know, but alas, it's true. I am very glad, however, to know you liked my video. Thank you so much for commenting--I appreciate it. :)
dra1000 2 years ago
@NellieLestrange SAY WHAT!! I MUST SEE!! D: OMFG
meditationpriestess 8 months ago
You know, Winona Ryder probably has the best clips for Pippa. Apart from being strikingly beautiful, she also looks particularly charming in periodic films she's been in like Age of Innocence or Little Women, but then you see her in Dracula and not only is it set in the late Victorian era, but you get clips of a corrupted Pip! Genius!
FantasmaLuna 2 years ago
So true FantasmaLuna! Thank you very much for your comments. :)
dra1000 2 years ago
I like your cast, and the song is super. But keira is to pretty to play ann. Ann is not so beautiful
Lollita5567 2 years ago
Thank you for your kind words, Lollita5567--I'm very glad you like the vid & the song. I realize Ann is not beautiful, but I've explained my reasons for choosing Keira before til I'm exhausted. It's all about creative representation. It's not easy to find pics of a chubby girl in period clothing, for one thing. Also, who am I to decide what is "pretty", "plain", "chubby", or "beautiful"? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and Keira in Pride & Prej. to me appears more "plain" than usual. :)
dra1000 2 years ago
I love your cast. Awesome choices =P
seliath 2 years ago
Hi seliath---thank you SO MUCH! I appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to like the cast I selected for the video. Thank you for letting me know! :)
dra1000 2 years ago
i wish they actually made the book a movie. It would be really good
carrot1top 2 years ago
They are, its in the process of happening. LoL I'm so happy they've chosen this book to become a movie. It's truly beautiful!
SerenitySilver 2 years ago
It was in the works, carrot1top, but it's been scrapped. :(
dra1000 2 years ago
I luv the vid. I accidentally read the 3rd book first soooo now i have to read the 1st and 2nd book. i hope they're as good as the 3rd it wasAMAZING. (just like yoour vid.)
redhotty7777777 2 years ago
Thank you so much, redhotty7777777---very nice comments, and very appreciated!! :)
dra1000 2 years ago
Really nice video! good job. i think the music really fit in with the scenes. it is awesome!!
tweetybirdy10 2 years ago
Thank you for the kind words tweetybirdy10--I'm really glad you liked the video! :)
dra1000 2 years ago
omg he girl who plays gemma was in peter paN!
taraumi 2 years ago
OMG MRS SPENCE WAS IN THE ORDER!!!
taraumi 2 years ago
thanks that was well done
and i liked all your cast except id swich the actress you would put as Ann and put her as Pippa because Kiera Knightley is very pretty
KatieNdNaomi2924 2 years ago
Hi, KatieNdNaomi2924 -- Thank you for the compliments. Many people comment on my choice of K. Knightley as Ann... if you read back over past comments, you will gain more insight as to my reasons for choosing her. It was meant to be representative, in any case. Thanks for the comments! :)
dra1000 2 years ago
what movie is the pictures from of rachel hurd-wood?
XxSacrificedxAngelxX 2 years ago
Who was the actor that they showed as Kartik?
heyheyitsmj 2 years ago
Hi, heyheyitsmj -- I'm sorry, but the truth is, I don't know his name. (Wish I did! LOL!! ) :)
dra1000 2 years ago
Rachel Hurd Wood is a perfect Gemma!
ballerinagirl74 2 years ago
I agree, ballerinagirl74! :)
dra1000 2 years ago
yeah, but I think Keira is too pretty to be Ann.
ballerinagirl74 2 years ago
same hear
tweetybirdy10 2 years ago
i liked that Kartik! A scrawny lil Indian boy would never cut it...he was pretty close to the description
DancingTilDeath 2 years ago
Hi DancingTilDeath---Thanks for the nice compliment. I agree about Kartik--- please, no scrawny lil Indian boys! :)
dra1000 2 years ago
That was great!!
Checkman111 2 years ago
Thank you, Checkman111 -- I'm very glad that you liked it!! :)
dra1000 2 years ago
Wow this was amazing!
bookwarm93 2 years ago
Thank you VERY much, bookwarm93! That mean a lot to me, and I'm very glad to hear that you liked the video! :)
dra1000 2 years ago
this series is amazing ... and this video was fantastic. i hope they have open casting calls for the four girls though, so there's some new talent.
theatrefreak721 2 years ago
Thank you very much, theatrefreak721, I'm very glad you liked the video! If there were to be open casting calls, would you audition? I agree that they should use "unknowns" for the roles though. In fact, I can't imagine the movie can be done any other way. :)
dra1000 2 years ago
I would love to audition for this movie ... I've been acting since I was six. I really think they need some new talent, even if it's not me : -)
theatrefreak721 2 years ago
I like this. I actually imagined the realms to look a lot like the farplane from Final Fantasy X-2. ^^;
PoemsAreLikeKisses 2 years ago
Thank you, PoemsAreLikeKisses! I agree...I kind of imagined the Realms in that way, too!! :)
dra1000 2 years ago
WOW! Amazing <3
OneMoonNight 2 years ago
That means a lot to me, OneMoonNight! Thank you so much for the nice comments! :)
dra1000 2 years ago
WOW! i love the video!you got such beautiful pictures!the ones from the girls in the white dresses are just perfect!and the music fits perfectly,too!congraulations,really ;)
hhmmquerico 2 years ago
Thank you SO much, hhmmquerico! I really do appreciate all the nice words of support, and I am very glad that you liked the video and the music. Thank you for your kind comments! :)
dra1000 2 years ago
your welcome!!!!
well you did a GREAT job illustrating the characters! it looks amazing!
do you know where i can find similar ones, cuse i'm doing a book project on the book! and i'm making a poetry album but apparetly it needs pictures!/?
FuckYaHCF 2 years ago
omg i love this video, where did you get your pictures!/?
FuckYaHCF 2 years ago
Thank you SO much -- I appreciate the kind comments, and I'm very glad you like the video. I got my pictures from many sources. MOST ALL of the pictures I paid for, as I have memberships with both Corbis and GettyImages. A few others (Mary & Sarah, in particular) were given to me by a friend who is a photographer, and then a few others I obtained from the various celebrities' websites. :)
dra1000 2 years ago
is this a real movie?!
Great video by the way!
songo4ever 3 years ago
No, it's not a real movie...... yet!! There are plans to make the books into movies, but nothing is in production at this time. Hopefully they will continue with the plans, and we will actually see a finished movie soon! Thank you very much for the kind comments-- I appreciate them, and I'm very glad that you liked the video! :)
dra1000 2 years ago
your very welocome!
songo4ever 2 years ago
Where's Kartik??
heyheyitsmj 3 years ago
At 1:36 - 1:42 ... 4:21 ... and 4:52
dra1000 3 years ago
i just love the books they are so good and the video was awsome.
there's a movie coming out?!?!?!? when?!?!?
ihateramon 3 years ago
Thank you ihateramon--I appreciate the kind words. As far as when the movie will be coming out, well, the release date keeps changing, and as of right now, I don't think an actual date exists. We will have to just keep watching for it and checking on the information. :)
dra1000 3 years ago
Thank you canihelpyou96! Glad you liked the video. Have you started on the 3rd one yet?
dra1000 3 years ago
Your tom is too old. I think henry cavill would be a great tom. Or James McAvoy. But kartik is the only person who i'm not sure about. Everyone is saying the guy from heroes would be perfect but he's too old.
italiagrl02 3 years ago
I agree that James McAvoy would have worked, except that the only movie that would have included period clothing for him was Becoming Jane, and that didn't come out until 2007 -- Pride and Prej. came out in 2005, and pics of Mathew McFadyen in period clothing were more easily obtained. Besides, believe it or not, Mathew McFadyen is ONLY four years older than James McAvoy!! :)
dra1000 3 years ago
Like the video but Ann should be pippa and Kartik needs to have Curly hair
carrot1top 3 years ago
Glad you the vid. carrot1top, thank you for the comments! :) Y'know, it's a funny thing, everyone's choice of characters. Oddly, for me personally, I just CAN'T imagine K.Knightley as Pippa. The entire time while I read the books, the ONLY person I ever saw in my mind as Pippa was Winona Ryder! Never ever anyone else! As for the curly hair on Kartik, if you haven't already seen it, then check out my other video, "The Sweet Far Thing" -- indeed, Kartik has CURLY hair in that one! :) Tks again.
dra1000 3 years ago
great video! i agree with you on the charaters!LOVE THIS SERIES!!
vballchix1459 3 years ago
Thank you SOOOO much, vballchix! So glad to hear you enjoyed the video. :)
dra1000 3 years ago
i loved this whole series. amazing!! great video...isn't there supposed to be a movie?? i saw it on imbd??
yellowsnapdragons 3 years ago
yea it is....its coming out in 2010
vballchix1459 3 years ago
Thank you yellowsnapdragons. I'm so glad you liked the video. There IS "supposed" to be a movie...however, it's been pushed forward so many times that I'm at the point where I'll believe it when I see it! Haha
dra1000 3 years ago
that was really good!
ssdroxursox44 3 years ago
Thank you, ssdroxursox44! I am very glad you liked the video. Thanks for the kind words!! :)
dra1000 3 years ago
Hi dra1000, i like what you did. I think it is lovely- the pictures and the music, just love them. Loreena McKennit is my favorite singer and her talent is perfect for that brilliant trilogy. Honestly I put this video in my favorites.Thank you.
Madlen1304 3 years ago
Personally, I think Bryce Dallas Howard is so far the best choice for Gemma 'cause she's a wonderful actress. Keira Knightley's too pretty for Ann and I think Talulah Riley would be a better choice.
But Maggie Smith would make the PERFECT Mrs. Nightwing!
FantasmaLuna 3 years ago
Thanks for your comments FantasmaLuna. :)
dra1000 3 years ago
Hi Madlen1304 -- thank you SO much for your kind comments. I'm so pleased that you like the video, and I appreciate your letting me know! You are VERY welcome! :)
dra1000 3 years ago
ok ann should be chubby not pretty
god when you put her in ur vid make her somehwat like the book
W4ckyPrince55 3 years ago
Thanks for your comments, W4ckyPrince55... For me, considering these are much plainer pics of K.Knightley than most, I felt they "represent" the character of Ann. Every one keeps mentioning that K. Knightly is not right to portray Ann. Clearly I KNOW she couldn't (and WOULDN'T) play Ann in a movie!! But this video is just meant to be conceptual and representative, NOT exact, of course! :)
dra1000 3 years ago
I think Keira Knightly seems much more fit for the role of Pippa than Winona Ryder, other than that...you had the characters spot on!
celestialmoongoddess 3 years ago 2
Thanks celestialmoongoddess. Appreciate the comments! :)
dra1000 3 years ago
Cool! Some of Gemma are Bryce Dallas Howard. I love her. This vid was pretty cool!
And Elizabeth and Darcy as Ann and Tom... That was really clever!
TheNextIdina 3 years ago
Thank you so much, TheNextidina, for the kind comments! I appreciate it! I'm glad that you enjoyed the video! :)
dra1000 3 years ago
Thank you TheNextidina...I appreciate the comments, and glad you enjoyed it! :)
dra1000 3 years ago
I just took rebel angels out from the library this video makes it look very good is it?
MostHauntedCharmedG 3 years ago
Well, I must ask... did you read "Great and Terrible Beauty" first? If you haven't read GATB first, you really should do that. True that Rebel Angels sort synopsizes in the beginning to bring you up to speed, but it's just SO MUCH better if read the books in order. Personally, my FAVORITE was GATB, then Rebel Angels after that. The third book in the series just happened to be my least favorite, but that's just me, of course. If you've read GATB, then you'll like Rebel Angels -- guarantee it!!
dra1000 3 years ago
Wow !!, this is AMAZING , love the slideshow , through out watching the video I was like "Wow!,this is amazing ", great job ,keep up the great work , 5 stars and saved to my favourites ! =D
NFA91 3 years ago
Wow, THANK YOU SO MUCH, NFA91! I truly appreciate your kind words, and I'm soooo glad to hear that you liked the video! Thanks for taking the time to let me know, and for the wonderful comments! :)
dra1000 3 years ago
Your very welcome !, you deserve great comments, and I love this video!
NFA91 3 years ago
:) Thank you again! Also, I spent quite awhile on your channel page -- enjoyed all your videos as well!! GREAT JOB on them!!
dra1000 3 years ago
Really ?!, thank you , I'm glad u like my videos , I really appreciate that =D
NFA91 3 years ago
i love this video it so cool and this one faviort books sires
kt27rule 3 years ago
Thank you very much, kt27rule! I appreciate the kind words, and I'm very glad that you liked the video. I agree with you, this book series is awesome!
dra1000 3 years ago
soooo, this was a really neat video......but why on earth did you chose Kiera Knightly as Ann?!?! Kiera is a well-known hollywood beauty! Ann isn't supposed to be pretty....her voice, her mind, her character are beautiful....Kiera can't be Ann
gershwinst06 3 years ago
Hi gershwinst06. Thanks so much for your comments; I appreciate them! Please read on comments below my responses and NUMEROUS explanations as to why I chose K.Knightly to understand my reasoning. Thanks! :)
dra1000 3 years ago
I love that you included almost everyone in this video, along with a few explanations. This is really good.
readingandwrititng 3 years ago
Hi readingandwriting! Thank you very much--I'm so glad you liked it! :)
dra1000 3 years ago
I'm appreciating all videos now that I've attempted making my own. I had no idea it was so hard! Pictures especially, for me. Where did you get yours?
readingandwrititng 3 years ago
You did so well with this. And I think Libba Bray would be pleased with the parts from Pride & Prejudice. She seems to adore the book since she talks about it alot and names the bunny Mr. Darcy. Hehe.
xMacabreKissesx 3 years ago
Thank you SO much, xMacabreKissesx! I can't tell you how much that means to me that you think Libba Bray would be pleased with the Pride & Prejudice parts. Thanks so much for your comments and support! :)
dra1000 3 years ago
No problem. :D
xMacabreKissesx 3 years ago
is this amovie and if yes can u please tell me the name of this movie i rwally liked the videos
sweetbella39 3 years ago
Hi Sweetbella39! It isn't a movie yet, but apparently, that's in the works. It won't be released for quite some time, though. I'm very glad that you enjoyed the videos, and thanks so much for your kind words! :)
dra1000 3 years ago
Wow! Tjis is a great video! I absalutley love it!! I'm only 11 and this is my favorite book series by far!! All the characters are perfect!! only one tiny little complaint. Isn't Ann suposed to be blonde?I can't wait for the Movie!its supposed to be out in 2009 or 2010!And if you know anything about who the characters are going to be please comment back or leave a message on my home page! thank you so much! Kepp on making those videos -Iichigo911
PS Is The Sweet Far thing sad in the end??
Iichigo911 3 years ago
Hi lichigo911! Wow, thankyou SO much for the awesome comments! I really appreciate your kind words! Now to your questions...Ann's hair, I believe (but I could be wrong) it was described as "mousey-brown". But it might have been mousey-blonde. Haha, I've kind of forgotten, but it's mousey-something! :) Unfortunately, I have no info on the movie or the cast, etc. :( But I'm looking forward to it, too! And, as for TSFT, I won't lie. It's sad. But DO read it. You must complete the series afterall!
dra1000 3 years ago
thank you for this video, even though im a bit nitpicky and would like ann to be a bit more normal. knightly is too beautiful to be real... i like your casting a lot especially with spence and nightwing. i love this video!!
darcyless 3 years ago
Thank you, darcyless, for the kind words. I appreciate your comments very much, and I'm so glad that you enjoyed the video! :)
dra1000 3 years ago
i absolutely adored the books and i really liked this video!!
jdfme123 3 years ago
Thank you so much, jdfme123! I appreciate your taking the time to comment and the kind words! Glas you liked the video! :)
dra1000 3 years ago
Thank you, jdfme123, for the kind words. I'm glad you like the video! (I commented previously, but it hasn't shown up... so please excuse the duplication if this comment is a repetition). :)
dra1000 3 years ago
Maybe Im weird but this makes me want to cry. Very beautiful.
kevzgurl 3 years ago
You aren't weird, kevzgurl--I totally understand what you mean! :) I'm very glad that you enjoyed the video.
dra1000 3 years ago
I agree girly
=]
i hope teh real
movie is better!
chooche92 3 years ago
i love thsi video ti so cool . i just got done with last book in the sires it was so good
cazzykay23 3 years ago
Thank you very much, cazzykay23! I appreciate the kind words. Of the 3 books, my personal favorite remains #1. :)
dra1000 3 years ago
I just hope that
Kartik is hawt
cuz in the book
he seems so cute
but in teh trailer
he wasn't so great,
wasn't he like
asian!! he's suppose to
be Indian!
<3
chooche92 3 years ago
I think that the trailer is misleading, though in my personal opinion, none of the cast really fits well, except for Gemma.
dra1000 3 years ago
love your vid. the carachters are perfect.
if they do a movie i hope they put those actors.
MuFFiNo02 3 years ago
Thank you very much, Muffino02, I'm glad you like it! You know, these are the only people I can picture now in the roles, and the people I envisioned while reading the books! I know that they will have different actors portraying the parts, but in my mind, THESE people are the people I see as the characters in the books! :)
dra1000 3 years ago
I love all of your characters soo much!! I didn't picture them that way... but they're still great!! What I think is funny is that Mrs. Nightwing and Mrs. Spence look EXACTLY like I pictured them!! It's creepy!!
bluepandababii 3 years ago
Thank you bluepandababii! I don't know if you received my message on my other video--it wouldn't let me post a response, so I sent you a general message to thank you. I am still trying to POST a reply on that comment, but in the meantime, thanks so much for all your kind words. I'm really glad you like the videos!! :)
dra1000 3 years ago
I love ur choice of characters!!!perfect except for mayb ann cause Keira is really pretty but the others a perfect!!!especially felicity and pippa!
loserairhead 3 years ago
Thanks so much, loserairhead, for your comments. I appreciate the kind words, and I'm glad that you enjoyed the video! :)
dra1000 3 years ago
Beautiful! Love your choices for the characters. Unlike other comments, I agree that Keira is a good choice for Ann, and especially with the reasoning that she's easy to find in period clothes, etc. and plus, she's not all that pretty. Kind of plain, with a "DUHHHH" look about her.
sunshine6233 4 years ago
Thank you, sunshine6233, for the comments. I'm glad to hear that you liked the video!
dra1000 3 years ago
You and gemini12590 put out the bes GATB/RA/TSFT videos XD. <3
alcancesuenos 4 years ago
Thank you so much, alcancesuenos! That's very nice of you to say. I appreciate it, and yes---I like Gemini12590's videos too! :)
dra1000 4 years ago
=]].
hierlespoir 4 years ago
whoops, this is alcancesuenos, im under my cousins UN by mistake XD
hierlespoir 4 years ago
Thank you so much, nocomment1992. I'm very glad you liked it! :)
dra1000 4 years ago
Keira Knightly is far too lovely of a girl to be Ann. A very good video though.
DressxXxDown 4 years ago
i agree, ann supposed to be rather plain....and chubby XD
Morninglass 4 years ago
Yah :P I've always pictured her short and chubby with typical carboard colored hair :P It's cute though, I love chubby people :P
DressxXxDown 4 years ago
I think everyone here wins except Ann and Kartik. Keira is just too much of a leading lady to play someone that homely, I'd have a hard time believing it. And the actor for Kartik frightens me o.0
But amazing job overall!
LostInside1315 4 years ago
wait wait there's going to be a movie!
LollyMafia 4 years ago
yes, LollyMafia, apparently so--at least that's what "they say"...but who knows, what with the writer's strike and all, and there's very little info on it. Director and writers have been selected, but can't find out much more. Check it out on IMDB (Internet Movie Data Base). It won't allow me to put URL here, so go to IMDB and put "Great and Terrible Beauty" in the search box.
dra1000 4 years ago
In addition, one of the Production Companies involved in the project,Gotham Group, is also releasing The Spiderwick Chronicles, and it was announced to be "in production" AFTER the announcement of Great and Terrible Beauty, yet its release date is Feb. 14, 2008. So, like I said... who knows??
dra1000 4 years ago
I liked the vid I just couldn't imagine Ann as Keira knightly because if Keira Knightley's anything it's not plain
LollyMafia 4 years ago
I love the ones you make, they're all like, my EXACT idea of the four girls... =]
Do you know who they're using for the actual film?
alcancesuenos 4 years ago
Thank you VERY much, alcancesuenos! I'm really glad you like my videos, and I appreciate it! :) Y'know, I've ALWAYS imagined these actresses as the 4 girls, even as I GATB a couple of years ago, and I made the first vid. then, but didn't put it on YouTube until recently. :) But I have no clue as to who they will choose for the actual movie. Wish we could get some info on that!
dra1000 4 years ago
they're making a movie?
l0s3rs911 4 years ago
yes, 10s3rs911---at least that's what "they say"...but who knows, what with the writer's strike and all, and there's very little info on it. Director and writers have been selected, but can't find out much more. Check it out on IMDB (Internet Movie Data Base). Won't allow me to put URL here, so go to site and put Great and Terrible Beauty in search.
dra1000 4 years ago
I absolutly love this vid! it is one of my favorites! does anyone know when it comes out?!
prettyinpink91593 4 years ago
the movie i mean!
prettyinpink91593 4 years ago
Thanks so much, Prettyinpink!! I'm very, very glad to know that you enjoy this video!! As for when the movie is due to come out, all I've heard so far is "some time in 2008". I'm thinking that since a date has not even been released yet, it won't be until LATE 2008 (maybe for the Christmas season), if at all. I've already seen previews for movies due to be released as late as "Coming September 2008" so it seems possible GATB will be late in the year, or maybe even early next year.
dra1000 4 years ago
More about the movie release.... while I believe it will be a late-in-the-year release, I can say for absolute certainty that the release date will be sometime (at the very least) after March!
dra1000 4 years ago
I personally would put Helena Bonham Carter as either Circe (Miss Moore) or Miss. McCleethy,but that's just because I've been interested in Helena Bonham Carter's acting since I heard her sing in Sweeny Todd. XD
ActingGirl924 4 years ago
YES!! this is the perfect cast! I dunno about Ann though..shes a little to pretty for my taste. good video.
wafflegurl12 4 years ago
Thx wafflegurl for your comments. I've said b4 I do agree that Keira is not the best fit for Ann, but it's not easy to find pics of any actress who could fit, who is "plain"--AND wearing 19th cent. clothing, as well! On top of all that, I wanted to place her with "Tom" in my second vid. I knew I could get pictures of Keira and Mathew McFadyen in period clothes for that vid. Plus, she IS a bit more plain in Pride/Prej. Also, consider that when Ann has magic she FEELS beautiful. :)
dra1000 4 years ago
Very true. Thats a good point. She could pull it off actually. ^_^
wafflegurl12 4 years ago
If you are interested in the GATB series, you might want to check out the newest video on my account "THE SWEET FAR THING". For SOME reason, (unbeknownst to me and apparently to youtube as well), it's not coming up in the "search results", but it IS available on my channel page at dra1000. ENJOY! :)
dra1000 4 years ago
amazing video i absolutely loved it! =]
great work.
smileiloveyou06 4 years ago
Thank you so much smileiloveyou06 for your kind comments. If you are interested in the GATB series, you might want to check out the newest video on my account "The Sweet Far Thing". For SOME reason, unbeknownst to me (and apparently to youtube as well), it's not coming up in the "search results", but it IS on my channel page. ENJOY! :)
dra1000 4 years ago
i think the only one of them who is really perfect is romola garai for felicity. and winona is a good one too. kiera knightly is far too pretty to be ann.
hearkateroar900 4 years ago
omg i love the kartik pics dra1000! they look awesome! and totally sey LOL
hiya192 4 years ago
Thanks hiya192! Hope when they make the movie that they find a cutie! :)
dra1000 4 years ago
i've ordered it already lol)))
beyazbirgul 4 years ago
12/26/07 -- My copy (The Sweet Far Thing) arrived in the mail today!! WHOOO - HOOOO!!!!
dra1000 4 years ago
I'm in love with this book!!!
beyazbirgul 4 years ago
Me too, beyazbirgul! I can't wait for #3, "The Sweet Far Thing" -- just a few more weeks!! :)
dra1000 4 years ago
amazing video, best i'v seen yet
WaveRidder 4 years ago
Thanks so much WaveRidder -- I appreciate the nice comments, and I'm very glad that you liked the video.
dra1000 4 years ago
um so one question where is Simon Middleton in all this he's the one you forgot.
TormentedSuccubus 4 years ago
Yes,I neglected poor Simon.I should have included him,true,but it was hard to include EVERYone.I also left out Gemma's father & gr-mother, Nell Hawkins, Lady Denby, Amar, Mrs. Jones, Franny, Jackson, Fowlson, a host of Realm creatures such as Azreal,the Poppy Warriors, gargoyles, The Gorgon, The Three Girls in White, Asha, The Water Nymphs, and the list goes on.But I really SHOULD have included at least 1 pic of Simon. Well, if he is in book 3, I will def. include him in the next video!
dra1000 4 years ago
Right now im reading Rebel Angels. I only have like 100 pages left so ill probably finish the book tonite or tomorrow. Anyway i love the books and cant wait for the next one ^_^. Me and my sister have both read/are reading rebel angels she's rereading her copy and i have a copy from the library.we'll have to buy 2 copies of the next book because we'll probably kill each other with one copy. "I want to see how far i can go before i have to stop"~A great and terrible beauty
supersailorkitty 4 years ago
The third book is on my Christmas List, even though it's not due out for release until the day AFTER Christmas... but I still put it on my list and suggested "PRE-ORDER"!! LOL :)
dra1000 4 years ago
The day after christmas???? I was told it wasnt coming out till febuary!
supersailorkitty 4 years ago
may i ask who is that actor or man that is the pic of kartik could you give me his name? where did u get that pic of him whats his name?thnx
tinkerbells101 4 years ago
Hi Tinkerbells -- Even though I'm not sure WHICH of the pictures of "Kartik" you mean, even if I did, I couldn't answer you properly, cuz I found these pictures on GettyImages and Corbis (I have accounts)which I thought could represent the Kartik character, and names weren't given. Sorry I can't be of more help.
dra1000 4 years ago
it all fit perfectly! bravo!! (even Kartik) I was soo hooked on a great and terrible beauty, im just starting the second installment to the 3 books.
arkariansgirl 4 years ago
Thanks, arkariansgirl for the nice comments! I love the books too--can't wait for #3!!! You'll like #2 (a lot of people even seem to like it even better than #1!) Even though I really liked #2 a lot, I personally preferred #1 (just a LITTLE bit) over #2. I am eager for #3, but hate to see it all come to an end, y'know? (Maybe Ms. Bray will add more books to the series???)
dra1000 4 years ago
i love it! although I have to say I think Keira is very pretty in real life (in Pride and Prejudice she's not as pretty because Elizabeth isn't supposed to be a very beautiful girl)
PirateJeans 4 years ago
and i like how you used Keira Knightley in 'King Arthur' for the huntress:)
PirateJeans 4 years ago
Thanks for the nice comments, Pirate! I appreciate it! And yes, Keira made her way around my video in a few roles: Ann; the Huntress; -- and even as Pippa, with her Knight! LOL
dra1000 4 years ago
i hope they choose those actors for the movie and that song is beautiful
tinkerbells101 4 years ago
Thank you, Tinkerbell. Y'know, it's funny...after making these videos, I can't imagine anyone else in a couple of the roles now--especially Felicity and Gemma! It's going to be strange to see all new actors, but I can't wait to see how the movie turns out! Hope it's good!!
dra1000 4 years ago
oh alright, yeah thats what i thought as well. are they really?? thats awesome.. they better do a good job on it.. theyre are great books, if they mess up on the movie..
fallen1713 4 years ago
this video makes me so eager for the third book and for the movie to come out. You did a GREAT job with this video. It was really really good! FAAANNNNN-TASTIC!!!
sunshine6233 4 years ago
AWESOME!!!
wunabesk8r 4 years ago
i just have a question.
all the previews of the books ive seen all have these same actresses, but which movie is that? they didnt come out with a movie for the books did they?
and yeah, her books are amazing. theyre my favorite. theyre just so unique and enchanting. i love them. its a good video, good job on it.
fallen1713 4 years ago
I chose these particular actresses to portray the books' characters because I felt they "fit" the parts well. The pics are from all different movies that the actresses were in. But, they ARE coming out with a "Great and Terrible Beauty" movie -- next year!!! I can't wait-- I HOPE it's GOOD!!!
dra1000 4 years ago
THIS IS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Who's Miss McCeethy??? I've only read the first book.... so she's probably in the second.... but you forgot to mention that Mary Dowd Is Gemma's mother.
bluepandababii 4 years ago
Very glad that you like it! Yes, Miss McCleethy is in Rebel Angels....and I purposely didn't "mention" that Mary Dowd is Gemma's mother because I didn't want to spoil it for anyone who hadn't read it yet. Well, cat's out of the bag now I guess.
dra1000 4 years ago
AMAZINGGG
I really want to know where you got the pix for it!
I can't wait for the third book to come out!!!
Gemma & Kartik NEED to be together.
moonlight24282428 4 years ago