Yearly Archives: 2006
Sam Elliott to play Lee Scoresby, says Pullman
October 18, 2006
Philip Pullman posted his October message today, saying: “The film of The Golden Compass is progressing very well. I spent yesterday at the studios in Shepperton, meeting some of the cast, including Sam Elliott, who's playing Lee Scoresby. Sam's resemblance … Continue reading
Peer Productions Performing HDM
October 18, 2006
Peer Productions, an English based youth theatre, are to perform Nicholas Wright's adaptation of His Dark Materials in 2007. They are currently looking for actors and actresses from 8 to 23 years old. You can register for an audition by … Continue reading
HDM Producer on Movie
October 16, 2006
Variety have an interview with Deborah Forte, the New Line producer who optioned the film rights to His Dark Materials way back in 1996. “It's been a long road getting here,” Forte admits. “There were lots of opportunities to do … Continue reading
Great Set Photos – Lyra's double
October 12, 2006
Filming for The Golden Compass movie has been continuing (see previous) this week at Greenwich around the area of Crowley Wharf and also in London, at Picadilly Circus. CBBC have some great shots of both sets. The Greenwich river scene … Continue reading
Pullman at Swedish Childrens' Fesitval
October 10, 2006
Philip Pullman is among those taking part in London’s first ever Swedish cultural season for children, to be launched next week. The programme includes five productions at South Bank children’s venue The Unicorn Theatre and nine rehearsed readings of specially … Continue reading
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