Absolutely Anna Popplewell

I’ve found a new interview Anna did with the Solihull Times whilst she was at the Memorabilia Convention in Birmingham last month. She informs us she visited the set of Dawn Treader, and is still planning on returning to acting this June, when she is expected to graduate Oxford:

BY the time she was 18, Anna Popplewell had vanquished the White Witch and saved a kingdom – now she’s facing her toughest test yet, university finals.

The young actress, who shot to fame in the Narnia films, was among the guests at last weekend’s Memorabilia Fair. The Solihull News managed to grab some time with Anna to chat about archery, acting and the Oxford reading list.

“This is my first convention,” she says. “I was really curious to see what it would be like. It’s amazing, there’s such a variety of people here. I’m going to have to have a wander round later.”

Acting since she was seven-years-old, Anna is best known for playing Susan Pevensie – one of the leading characters in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) and Prince Caspian (2008).

She tells me that she’d read CS Lewis’ books as a child, but she wasn’t phased about stepping into the character’s shoes.

“I just read the scripts really and worked closely with the director.

“I approached her the same as any other character really. I didn’t have to go and live in a wood or anything like that.”

And did she grow close to her on-screen siblings.

“We all keep in touch and I went out to see them filming some of Dawn Dreader [the next film in the series, out this year]. We all know each really well and it’s nice to meet up.”

Now aged 21, Anna won’t be appearing in the third film – but said it had been nice to try something new.

“I had a great time appearing in the Narnia films, but I’m glad that I’ve gone to university. I really wanted to do it, just for the experience really.

“I finish up in June, providing I pass my exams of course. Then I’ll be looking to go back into acting.”

I imagine that English Literature was a bit of a change in pace from the cut and thrust of fantasy films.

“It was quite gruelling, I did a lot of practise – particularly with the bow and arrow. But actually a lot of the real work was CGI, with them putting the arrows in afterwards.”

So it wasn’t quite as lethal as it looked? “No,” Anna laughs. “I’m not a trained warrior.” {solihullnews.net}

Sugar Mouse has also found an article where Anna is mentioned in relation to the Marathon she ran last year, and a man who is using her signature in a charity project at theargus.co.uk.

This is an absolute rumor (could be completely false) but there has been gossip about Anna possibly having a role in a film called Hanna. Hanna comes out in 2011 and so far the only confirmed cast are Cate Blanchett, Saiorse Ronan, and Eric Bana. Here is the description on the film’s IMDB:

A 14-year-old who was raised by her father to be a cold-hearted killing machine connects with a French family who look to help ease her into a more conventional life.

I can definitely see Anna playing a member of the French family since she’s so good with accents (hear her American one). It would be awesome if she was really in it, but only time will tell for sure — she’s said she wants to finish her Oxford degree first.

No new LFW photos, but I did find a couple more from previous fashion week seasons, which you can see in the latest uploads. I also had a chance to view Madeline on DVD, which was rumored that Anna was uncredited as one of the young actresses — unfortunately I’m pretty sure it was just a look-a-like. Great movie though !

As you can see, the new layout is finally here. We had many setbacks, including the graphics maker announced earlier backing out and being very bogged with time constraints. But it’s finally here, and all the pages are back up and updated with all the latest Anna-facts. Heather has been doing an amazing job while we were away, revamping the style section and adding detailed new looks, exact matches, bargains, and more!

The truth of the matter of the lack of updates on my part, however, is that Anna just isn’t active in the film world right now. As we know Anna is finishing up reading English at Oxford, which is great! While she attends an appearance every now and then, her focus is not in the industry. Whether she goes back to acting after graduating as she has said is one thing, but at the moment there is just not going to be as much updates due to lack of activity with Anna!

However, I have been updating and re-adding older photos and content. I recently re-capped Anna’s 2001 film ‘Me Without You.’ Anna plays a young girl named Marina growing up in the 1970’s with an ostentatious mother and a hard-working father. The story is about Marina and her best friend (later played by Anna Friel and Michelle Williams) growing up in London, and the trials and tribulations of their friendship. I recommend the movie, however a note that it is Rated R for language, sexual content and drug use:

I hope this will hold you over for a bit longer, I have 5 (yes five!) new style guides for you.  Enjoy, leave comments, vote, post matches of your own findings.  Special thanks to Nathalie for helping find some of the exact matches.

CON: LWW DVD Launch, CON: PC French Premiere, Venus Premiere, How to Lose Friends Premiere, Morgan Stanley Great Britain Awards, CON: PC Madrid Press Conference, & Rachel Ray

Update: New Guides CON: PC Madrid Press Conference & Rachel Ray Promo

Hope your holidays are going well.  I just wanted to let you know that there are three brand new style guides and polls for you:  Unknown PhotoShoot with William Moseley, Duchess Premiere

& CON: PC Mexico Premiere

Vote, comment and explore. I’d love any suggestions you have! I am redoing old guides so that the links are fresh.

Happy New Year!

Update: check out the main style page for a helpful hint about finding and wearing exact matches for way less!

Happy Holidays! Unfortunately we haven’t got the new layout quite yet, but the content has been re-added to the site. I hope these 6 pages of updated photos will tide you over until the complete re-launch. You can check the last uploads to view photos from events and appearances ranging from 2005 – 2009 including:

Prince Caspian Promotion in Mexico, Reasons to Be Pretty Opening Night, Creation Premiere, CON: LWW Premiere in London, CON:LWW Press Conference in Tokyo, CON: PC Photocall in Madrid, CON: PC Prague Premiere, CON: PC Slovenia Premiere, CON: PC New York Premiere & After Party, CON: PC London Premiere, CON: PC Germany Premiere, Good Morning America, London Fashion Week Qasimi Autumn, London Fashion Week Qasimi Spring, London Fashion Week Armani Spring 2007, Morgan Stanley Great Briton Awards, BAFTA ‘05, Finch & Partner’s Pre-Bafta Party, How to Lose Friend & Alienate People Premiere, The Dutchess Premiere, National Movie Award’s ‘08, DKNY Flagship Opening, The Sleeping Beauty, Sugar Plum Ball, and The Snowman Gala Performance.:

Today, December 16th, is Anna’s 21st Birthday! As always, we wish Anna a great year to come, with continued success on all her achievements.

Leave Anna your Birthday message below! And here’s a surprise for you guys — I spoke to graphic girl Anna C. and we can expect the new layout by Christmas! Happy Holidays!

I wanted to thank everyone for all the amazing comments and support during our down time. Thanks to a wonderful designer named, Anna, of all names, we are going to have our new layout up within weeks!

Remember that the gallery is still up, and is updated periodically. In fact, there are lots of new high qualities / unseen photos from old events such as The Creation Premiere, The Prince Caspian Press Conference in NYC, Good Morning America Appearance, Prince Caspian Madrid Premiere, The Sleeping Beauty Ballet, Elizabeth Arden’s 8-hour-party and more. View them all with the Last Uploads feature.

Most exciting of all, Anna has attended a new event! The Sugarplum Ball held at the Natural History Museum in London on November 28th! An celebrity-sponsored auction was held at the ball in order to raise money for the SOS Children’s Orphanage. Anna looks fresh and fashionable as always as she takes a break from her heavy Oxford load for the holidays :

Absolutely Anna is currently on HIATUS. You can look forward to a sparkling new layout configured entirely in wordpress, updated content and more! Photos and major news will still be updated, feel free to view the Gallery. The AA staff would love any suggestions, donations, and layout ideas. Send any graphics you have made and would like to see used as a header for the new layout to Staff@apopplewell.org, or leave a comment below !