Monthly Archives: November 2007

Roundtable: Chris Weitz

Posted on November 27, 2007 by Will

New Line held press roundtables for The Golden Compass London premiere with some of the main cast and crew. Director Chris Weitz has the most interesting story to tell of anyone involved in this production. We recorded the full roundtable … Continue reading →

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London Premiere Podcast

Posted on November 27, 2007 by Will

It’s been away quite a while, but today our podcast makes a return. This Srafcast focuses on the events surrounding the world premiere of The Golden Compass in London; discussing such things as what the finished film is like and … Continue reading →

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School board reviews library stock

Posted on November 27, 2007 by jessia

Last week the CBC reported that the Halton Catholic District School Board in Ontario, Canada had placed The Golden Compass under review to decide whether it would remain on elementary school library shelves, in light of a complaint from a … Continue reading →

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“What Catholics attacking ‘The Golden Compass’ are really afraid of”

Posted on November 27, 2007 by jessia

Donna Freitas, author of the new guide book Killing the Imposter God: Philip Pullman’s Spiritual Imagination in His Dark Materials, has written an article in the Boston Globe on the Catholic League and other evangelical group’s campaign against The Golden … Continue reading →

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Nicole Kidman on American talk shows

Posted on November 27, 2007 by jessia

JustJared has uploaded Nicole Kidman’s appearance on Live with Regis and Kelly, in which she discusses her work on The Golden Compass as well as Margot at the Wedding. Look out for her reference to His Dark Materials as “The … Continue reading →

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