9 Story Starts Production on Harriet the Spy

TORONTO: Production is under way in Ontario on 9 Story Entertainment’s new live-action movie Harriet the Spy, set to premiere in 2010 on Disney Channels worldwide and CBC, MC and YTV in Canada.

Based on the classic books by Louise Fitzhugh, the movie centers on Harriet Welsch, who is determined to become her high school’s class blogger. She is competing against her nemesis, and will do whatever it takes to receive the honor. Her father, a movie producer, signs on to make a sequel for the hit teen musical Spy High, and Harriet sees this as the perfect opportunity to blog about the movie’s teen heart-throb. Jennifer Stone, best known for her role as Harper on Disney Channel’s Wizards of Waverly Place, has been tapped for the lead role.

Harriet the Spy is executive produced by 9 Story Entertainment’s Vince Commisso, Steve Jarosz and Natalie Osborne. 2 Friends Entertainment principals, Nancy Steingard and Wendy Moss-Klein will also serve as executive producers.

“We are thrilled to be starting production on our contemporary interpretation of Fitzhugh’s classic novel and look forward to entertaining children and families around the world with this enduring tale,” said Commisso.