Monthly Archives: October 2007

Discovering The Golden Compass
Posted on October 8, 2007 by Ian

September saw the release of yet another companion book to Philip Pullman and his His Dark Materials trilogy. This new book, Discovering The Golden Compass: A Guide To Philip Pullman’s Dark Materials, is written by George Beahm and included within … Continue reading →



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Ian McKellen voicing Iorek?
Posted on October 6, 2007 by Ian

BridgetotheStars.net community member Queste Oscure Materie report that an Italian VFX technician working on visual effects for The Golden Compass movie has disclosed that Ian McKellen will be providing the voice for Iorek Brynison. This part has previously been thought … Continue reading →



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Pullman: ‘Real’ Oxford is Disappearing
Posted on October 1, 2007 by

His Dark Materials author Philip Pullman has warned that encroaching development is threatening the existence of the Oxford that he loves. Continuing his campaign to save the Jericho boatyard in the city, Pullman attended a ceremony to rename a protestor’s … Continue reading →



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