Monthly Archives: November 2007

Henry Braham: Cinematographer to Watch

Posted on November 1, 2007 by jessia

Variety features the cinematographer for the Golden Compass, Henry Braham, among its top ten cinematographers to watch this year. “For Braham, the pic’s major challenges sprung from its heavy reliance on visual effects. “Certain movies you can work on in … Continue reading →

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Alternative Responses to Criticism

Posted on November 1, 2007 by jessia

Aside from those voices who allege that a “pro-atheist stealth campaign” is being mounted by Philip Pullman and New Line Cinema, other bloggers have spoken out to defend Pullman and His Dark Materials. Today, the official film blog posted an … Continue reading →

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Tamagotchi, Battling Bears & Figures

Posted on November 1, 2007 by Will

Play.com have listed several previously announced and some new pieces of merchandise for The Golden Compass. There’s an “Interactive Alethiometer Shaped Digi Daemon” – essentially a Tamagotchi in a small plastic alethiometer; “Battling Bear” toys for Iorek and Ragnar; plus … Continue reading →

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