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Abigail Breslin heads to P.E.I. in search of Anne of Green Gables

CHARLOTTETOWN - One of Hollywood's hottest young actresses came to Prince Edward Island this week in search of Anne of Green Gables.

Twelve-year-old Abigail Breslin, best known for her role in Little Miss Sunshine, visited the province to take in a matinée of the musical and several Anne-inspired attractions.

She read the novel as part of a reading assignment while filming a movie in Australia last year, she said. The book soon became a favourite and she made sure those around her knew it.

"I started using her phrases," Breslin said - and she still remembers the one she used the most.

"Having red hair will be my lifelong sorrow."

After the musical, the cast got the opportunity to meet Breslin, who stepped backstage to introduce herself.

"It was really good," she told them, adding that live theatre is something she could never do.

"I don't think I could get up in front of that many people."

Amy Wallis, who plays Anne in this year's musical, said they found out Breslin would be in the audience the day before.

"It's neat to know a celebrity is watching you."

CBS considering ordering more episodes of Canadian-produced Flashpoint

LOS ANGELES - Flashpoint may be much more than a U.S. flash in the pan.

CBS is so pleased with last Friday's premiere ratings for their Canadian-produced drama that - if it continues to perform beyond expectations - they could extend the series beyond the existing 13-episode summer order.

That was confirmed Friday by Nina Tassler, president, CBS Entertainment, who was speaking to reporters attending the semi-annual Television Critics Association press tour.

Flashpoint, a rare, cross-border co-production between CBS and CTV, drew 8.13 million viewers on CBS last Friday night, scoring an additional 1.1 million Canadian viewers on CTV.

Source: The Associated Press