Nim's Island - April 2008

Anything can happen on Nim's Island, a magical place ruled by a young girl's imagination. It is an existence that mirrors that of her favorite literary character, Alex Rover - the world's greatest adventurer. But Alexandra, the author of the Rover books, leads a reclusive life in the big city. When Nim's father goes missing from their island, a twist of fate brings her together with Alexandra. Now they must draw courage from their fictional hero, Alex Rover, and find strength in one another to conquer Nim's Island.

Directed by Jennifer Flackett and Mark Levin
Produced by Cary Granat and Paula Mazur
Written by Jennifer Flackett, Mark Levin, Joseph Kwon, Paula Mazur and Wendy Orr
Genre: Adventure / Comedy / Family
Release date: April 4, 2008

Casts:

• Abigail Breslin as Nim
• Jodie Foster as Alexandra
• Gerard Butler as Jack / Alex Rover
• Alphonso McAuley
• Morgan Griffin as Alice

Nim (Breslin) is a young girl wA young girl living on a tropical island with her scientist father is left to fend for herself after dad's boat leaves him stranded far away and careless tour companies wreck havoc on the secluded paradise in directors Mark Levin and Jennifer Flackett's adaptation of the popular children's book by author Wendy Orr. Realizing that she will need adult assistance if she truly hopes to save her home, the resourceful youngster soon begins exchanging e-mails with the author of a book she has been reading.