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So... What do we know about it?

Film based on the original musical was announced at the Toronto International Film Festival. The film will be produced by the Film Farm and Side Road Media.

Actress and writer Kristen Thomson is adapting the show for the screen and Kelley Harron, Don Harron's daughter, is serving as one of the movie’s producers. The project is in its early stages, but the production team have decided to shoot it in Prince Edward Island.

According to CBC, Harron said the production is looking for a Canadian director to take on the film. "With the 50th anniversary of this beloved musical classic coming in 2014, it is the perfect time for a feature film version," said Side Road's Kelley Harro

No release date has been set. The Confederation Centre isn't sure whether it will have any direct involvement in the project.

I'm very excited about it. I've never seen Anne musical and I want to see something new from Anne's universe, different point of view on this series.