Review
THE TAILS OF ABBYGAIL Episode #1 DREAMS COME TRUE Premier in Portland, Oregon by Angela Simmons, Jul 1, 2008 Explore the newest adventure series with Abbygail, a fun Jack Russell Terrier. It's sure to be a hit with the whole family. Bright and early on the morning of the 21st, 400 children and their families were invited to the World Premier of The Tails of Abbygail. Two stretched limousines were sent to the Children's Hospital to pick up handicapped children for the event. Everyone arrived to walk the red carpet in amazement as they entered the Sandy Cinema. It was a beautiful day to have a Hollywood caliber movie premier in Sandy, Oregon. All of the children attending got tiaras or pirate eye patches, sparkling apple cider in fancy decorated champagne flutes, cotton candy, and fresh buttered popcorn. Everyone waited in anticipation for the stars of the show to make their appearance. Excitement mounted as the guests were served fabulous treats while they waited. Suddenly, little girls and boys exploded with excitement as the stars of the movie arrived in their very own Hummer decked out in Abbygail decor. One-by-one, they made their way down the red carpet, stopping to greet and get a pet by everyone along the way. Excitedly, guests filed into the theater to watch The Tails of Abbygail . Before the show, Terri Lynn and Al Link, the creators of The Tails of Abbygail , along with friends of the cast greeted the crowd again, and spoke about how important this film is to children everywhere. Suddenly, the lights went out, and the show began, and that's where we met Abbygail, a curious Jack Russell Terrier who wishes her toy friends would come to life and play with her. We watched as they did, and went on a grand adventure filled with fun, life lessons, and even buried treasure. The first of its series, The Tails of Abbygail was fun and lighthearted with serious undertones encouraging things like water safety and stranger danger. After the show, guests were invited to a private tea party where the magic kept on going. Each child was given a gift bag as they left the theater that was filled with treats, a paw-ta-graphed poster, and even a copy of the DVD! Terri Lynn Link, a successful Oregon business owner, was sitting around her pool one day when she noticed her dogs playing in the sunshine. They were making people smile. Suddenly, she had an idea, and The Tails of Abbygail was born. It has been endorsed and approved by Creative Child, KIDS FIRST- The Coalition for Quality Children's Media, was the official selection of KIDS FIRST! Film Festival, the largest festival for children's films, in 2008, and won a Bronze Statue in the 29th Annual Telly Awards. I had a chance to meet up with Terry Lynn after the show to have her autograph our DVD's and posters, and I have to say, she has created something special!! If you haven't gotten a chance to see The Tails of Abbygail, please order your copy today. You won't be disappointed, as it's a FAVORITE at my house! --Cinemaroll.com
About the Actor
ABBYGAIL Jack Russelll Terrier The star of the show! 9 pounds 9 inches tall. Loves making movies. She's always looking for an Adventure! Loves playing with toys! ROSEBUD Bichon Frise' She wants everyone to be happy. She loves her tummy rubbed. Favorite color is PINK. She reminds us of safety and manners. GIRLFRIEND A gorgeous big Bernese Mountain Dog Always happy go lucky. Very Loyal. Loves holding your hand on walks to the barn and playing with Champ. Her nick name is G Girl. CHAMP A large beautiful Golden Retriever Loves to stare into your eyes while being petted. He groans like a bear. He's a Rescue Dog! PIRATE DOG Shitzu/Poo mix Loves playing with the cats. Hates wearing clothes, but likes his eye patch. Not fond of swimming. Scarred of the dark. ZANE The Majestic Percheron Draft. 12 years old and weighs in at just under a TON. His hooves are the size of dinner plates. Loves being ridden bareback. He's a good story teller. KING ARTHUR The Giant Shire Draft Over 18 hands tall. Loves carrots & peppermint candies Never misses a meal! He has a huge heart! He likes to shake hands. BETTY THE STRANGER DOG Alaskan Husky/Malamute mix Loves running as fast as she can. Loves visiting friends at Abbygail's house. Loves stealing toys! Her fur is very soft.
About the Director
TERRI LYNN LINK now resides in Oregon after leaving her hometown state of South Dakota. She loves children and is a mother of two girls. Together with her husband, Al, they both share a deep love for animals. All characters in the movie are a part of the Link family. Several have been rescued and adopted. Terri Lynn dreams of sharing the messages in The Tails of Abbygail with over 1 MILLION children and pet lovers throughout the WORLD! The movie is dedicated to her Grandmother, Catherine, 91.
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- MPAA rating : G (General Audience)
- Package Dimensions : 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches; 3.2 ounces
- Director : Terri Lynn Link
- Media Format : NTSC
- Run time : 34 minutes
- Release date : December 4, 2007
- Actors : Abbygail, Rosebud, Girlfriend, Majestic Zane, King Arthur
- Studio : Kid Vid Entertainment
- Number of discs : 1000
