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Drew Barrymore to Direct Juno Star Ellen Page
Tuesday January 15, 2008

Ellen Page arrives at the 2007 National Board of Review of Motion Pictures Awards Gala on January 15, 2008 in New York City.
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Ellen Page has signed on for Drew Barrymore's directorial debut Whip It!

According to Variety , the comedy centers on a small town Texas teen (Page) who is always being pushed to enter beauty pageants. Eventually she enters a female roller derby team.

What attracted Page to the project?

"I really admire how Drew constantly challenges herself as an artist," Page said. "She's proven herself as an actress and a producer, and I have no doubt she'll bring great vision and creativity to the director's chair. I can't wait to kick ass on wheels!"

Shooting begins this summer.

Page recently lit up the red carpet at the Critics' Choice Awards.

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6:29 PM Colette Says:

Ellen is awesome and I want to see a lot more of her stuff. She's got great timing in her acting and a refreshingly honest delivery of emotions. Smart choice with Juno role--can't wait for her next performance.

12:38 AM vicky Says:

She was said to be fond of internet recently. Some of her fans found her on a millionaire&celebs club "wealthybeauty.com" She has a personal account there with her pictures, blog...In her friend circle, some other stars can be found there.

1:39 PM jessikuh Says:

uhm drewbarrymore director???
who knows she is pretty funny lets hope its not a flop

11:54 AM Anonymous Says:

Hey, allen, did you post your profile on an age gap dating site called Agelessfriends.com?? My brother told me he saw your damnnn hot photo album there???

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11:01 AM Anonymous Says:

She is such a sweet actor, Lets hope she stays that way! Wish her every success in her future.