Yearly Archives: 2007

BBC Reviews Butterfly Soup

Posted on November 23, 2007 by Ian

There’s a brief review of the Butterfly Soup fundraiser held by Oxford youth theatre Pegasus (of which Philip Pullman is a patron) last weekend on the BBC website. Amongst other things, it selects as a highlight Philip Pullman’s use of … Continue reading →

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Dakota Blue Richards chats to Newsround

Posted on November 23, 2007 by Will

CBBC Newsround’s Lizo interviewed Dakota Blue Richards this week. In the interview she talks about becoming famous, working with Nicole Kidman, and what she thinks her daemon would be. She also expresses a wish to return to do the next … Continue reading →

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Hear Kate Bush’s ‘Lyra’

Posted on November 23, 2007 by Will

BBC Radio 6 played last night Kate Bush’s song Lyra, which is to be played over the end-credits of The Golden Compass. You can listen to the song at the BBC (44 mins 20 seconds in), or right here: Kate … Continue reading →

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Advance UK screenings and 12A certificate expected

Posted on November 22, 2007 by Will

Although there is as yet no official confirmation from the BBFC, Odeon cinemas are listing The Golden Compass as 12A on their website. This seems to be the most likely rating considering the film’s PG-13 certificate in the US. Some … Continue reading →

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Jordan College & Trollesund Scenes

Posted on November 22, 2007 by Will

Another two clips from The Golden Compass has been released to the web. Bits and pieces of both scenes have been seen previously, but here’s a full minute or so of video each from the scene where Mrs Coulter approaches … Continue reading →

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