“The Honolulu Adviser” recently chatted with Bethany Hamilton regarding the film Soul Surfer (based on her life) and how AnnaSophia Robb plays her in the movie. Bethany says “I’m so grateful and thankful to have her a part of the movie!”
AnnaSophia herself admitted that the role was demanding. “There have been a lot of difficulties, just physically,” she revealed to the newspaper during a break in filming. “There are challenges.”
Surfing has become a potent distraction for the young actress. She even loves the way it beats up on her — from the bruises on her hips to the purple mark on her knee that won’t go away to the collisions with her board.
“I have a cut on my leg from the skeg and I love it,” she said. “I hope it scars.”
Bethany revealed that it was weird to have a movie made about her life. “I’m not that into being famous so I think I might get more famous after this. That’s been a challenge to deal with.”
But she admits that AnnaSophia is talented. “She works hard for the roles. I didn’t realize how much actors had to put into their job.“
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The stars of Soul Surfer made use of the latest in special effects today, as they filmed on a Hawaii beach.
The biopic tells the story of surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack.
Rising Hollywood star Anna Sophia Robb wore a green sleeve on her arm, which will later be digitally removed for the movie.
Anna stars alongside Lorraine Nicholson, the 19-year-old daughter of actor Jack.
Lorraine plays best friend Alana Blanchard, who was with Hamilton on the day a 14ft tiger shark ripped the 13-year-old’s left arm off at her local beach in Kauai.
Sean Brosnan, actor Pierce Brosnan’s son, will play Bethany’s brother Noah.
Just three weeks after the incident, Hamilton returned to the water and went surfing again.
Now 19, Hamilton will step in to film some post-attack surfing and stunt scenes.
‘They wanted a one-armed person doing it and that’s not easy to find,’ says Hamilton, who competed in the Billabong world junior surfing championships in Sydney last month.
‘I’m excited about the role. But it will be intense seeing people playing my family and me.’

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Ready to show off her acting skills, Carrie Underwood was spotted on the set of “Soul Surfer” in Hawaii on Friday (February 12).
The “American Idol” alum hit the beach in a casual-cute ensemble as she eagerly readied to run through the day’s scenes.
As for the film, “Soul Surfer” is an inspirational film about 19-year-old champion surfer Bethany Hamilton, who made headlines when she was attacked by a shark and lost her arm, only to fully recover and return to the sport she loves so much.
Joining the movie’s stars AnnaSophia Robb and Lorraine Nicholson, Carrie will be playing a character named Sarah Hill, who happens to be a church youth group leader.

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If you’re an actor looking for the Academy to pay attention to you, get yourself in a role that has a disability attached to an uplifting story and you’re in. That’s exactly what AnnaSophia Robb is doing here, stepping into the lead role for Soul Surfer, according to Variety.
The film chronicles the storied life of young surfer Bethany Hamilton, who at the age of 13 lost her arm to a shark attack, only to go on to win professional surfing championships with her lopsided upper body. Also starring is Dennis Quaid, coming off his critical smash Legion (/sarcasm), the always lovely Helen Hunt, and last but certainly not least, Hercules himself, Kevin Sorbo, because what’s he been doing lately? American Idol singer Carrie Underwood will appear as well.
Robb’s acting chops have yet to have been given a real test, but this could be her time to shine in a lead. Bridge to Terabithia was a solid movie that she helps carry, and she’s unforgettable as Violet Beauregarde in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, so this 16-year-old blonde may just be on the verge of breaking out of Dakota Fanning’s shadow. Soul Surfer is currently filming in Hawaii.

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AnnaSophia Robb is set to take the lead in the upcoming Soul Surfer.
Based on the courageous events of Bethany Hamilton’s attack, the film will start production at the end of the month, according to Bethany and The Herald Sun.
Bethany says of meeting AnnaSophia, “She’s super cool. A great girl. We’ve met in Hawaii and hung out. They wanted a one-armed person doing it [the shark attack scenes] and that’s not easy to find.”
Bethany was surfing with a friend when she was 13 when a tiger shark ripped her arm off just below her shoulder. Three weeks later, Bethany was back on her board at her home break at Kauai, Hawaii. Now, she’s a pro-surfer who placed second at the Billabong tournament last year.

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Finally some gallery updates! I have added new photoshoot to the gallery. Enjoy!

You can relive the magic with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Carla Gugino on DVD and Blu-ray this August. Race to Witch Mountain will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on August 4. The film will be released in a barebones single-disc edition ($35.99 SRP), a two-disc Special Edition ($44.99 SRP) and a three-disc Blu-ray edition, that also comes with the standard edition DVD ($51.99 SRP). The two-disc and Blu-ray will also come equipped with a DisneyFile Digital Copy. The film stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Carla Gugino, AnnaSophia Robb and Alexander Ludwig.

Las Vegas taxi driver Jack Bruno (Dwayne Johnson) sets off on the adventure of a lifetime when two mysterious teens ask him to drive them deep into the Nevada desert. Jack agrees to take siblings Sara (AnnaSophia Robb) and Seth (Alexander Ludwig) to Witch Mountain, a shadowy government outpost devoted to studying inexplicable phenomena - including UFO sightings. But his young passengers are no ordinary teens. With a ruthless adversary on their trail, Sara and Seth display astonishing supernatural abilities and Jack becomes a reluctant hero as he helps them evade their pursuer. As Witch Mountain reveals its long hidden secrets, Jack discovers that his passengers are the only key to saving the world!

Special Features: (Two-disc and Blu-ray only)

- Deleted Scenes - With commentary by director Andy Fickman
- Bloopers - Dwayne Johnson and the cast crack up over on-set mistakes.
- Dylan & Cole Sprouse: Blu-ray™ Is Suite!
- Learn How To Take Your Favorite Movies On The Go
- BACKSTAGE DISNEY: Which Mountain? - Director Andy Fickman reveals the film’s hidden references to the original movies, Escape to Witch Mountain and Return from Witch Mountain. (Blu-ray only)
- D-Box - Viewers equipped with a D-BOX Integrated Motion System will be able to experience a whole new dimension while watching this movie. (Blu-ray only)

Calling all wannabe actors! Want to shine on the silver screen like Race To Witch Mountain stars AnnaSophia Robb and Alexander Ludwig?

Here are their top ten audition tips:

TIP ONE: PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT!
Alexander says: I’ve always loved performing, but I think it’s really important to train as much as you can. Sign up for a school play, read books and learn as much as possible! My parents always show me videos of things I would do as a kid, like jumping onto tables singing – and I really do believe that practice makes perfect. I love to entertain, so I’d practice everywhere and anywhere I could.

TIP TWO: TAKE CLASSES
AnnaSophia says: When I was little, I remember pointing at the TV and saying, ‘That’s what I want to do.’ Acting was in my blood, so I took acting class and I learned how to act in front of a camera. Learning how to stand and speak on camera is really important if you want to act on screen – and it helps to calm audition nerves. If you’re serious about this industry, sign up for classes and get involved.

TIP THREE: PREPARE!
Alexander says: It’s important to put 100% preparation into every audition you go for. If there’s a script, read it all so that you know everything about the film. I love making notes in the script to help me remember bits – but the most important thing to do is memorize the lines!

TIP FOUR: NERVES ARE FINE
AnnaSophia says: You can’t stop nerves. Everybody has them. I’ll practice my lines like crazy before an audition because I’ll always freeze up with nerves. I’m fine when I film on a set, but I get so nervous in auditions. My hands will shake and my mind will go blank. Sometimes nerves work to your best advantage because the adrenaline pushes you forward. Take the adrenaline and use it in the scene to your advantage!

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From: The Hollywood Reporter

The 14th annual Palm Beach International Film Festival will present its Showmanship Award to actress Christine Baranksi and its Horizon Award to AnnaSophia Robb of “Race to Witch Mountain” at the fest’s awards gala on April 24 at the Boca Raton Resort and Club in Boca Raton, Fla.

Tristan Rogers returns as the Gala’s host.

The festival itself runs from April 23-27.

AnnaSophia will be on the Bonnie Hunt Show this Friday the 13th. Also the “Race to Witch Mountain” movie premiere will be tomorrow! I can’t wait to see new pictures of our girl =)