Anne of Green Gables (1985 film) fierce rivalry turns to a secret affection, which blossoms into love. Marilla tries to prevent Anne from seeing Gilbert because Anne is still quite young and Marilla wants Anne to continue her education. In the end, however, when Matthew dies and forces Marilla into considering selling Green Gables, Gilbert gives Anne his teaching post in nearby Avonlea so she can stay at Green Gables and continue to support Marilla. Kevin Sullivan adapted the novel into his own screenplay, collaborating with industry veteran Joe Wiesenfeld. Sullivan developed a co-production between the CBC and PBS in order to film "Anne of Green
Anne of Green Gables (1985 film) "Anne of Green Gables" today, there are principally two entities that control rights relating to "Anne of Green Gables". The Anne of Green Gables Licensing Authority (AGGLA – which includes Lucy Maude Montgomery's heirs and the Province of Prince Edward Island) and Sullivan Entertainment (the producers of the well-known films and TV series based on Montgomery's novels). The Anne of Green Gables Licensing Authority controls certain exclusive trademarks relating to "Anne of Green Gables" commercial merchandise and service related to Montgomery's literary works and any copyright in the Montgomery books which have not reverted to the public domain. Sullivan Entertainment