Yearly Archives: 2007

The movie “suddenly seemed possible”

Posted on December 3, 2007 by jessia

Newsweek‘s Devin Gordon discusses Chris Weitz’s work in the production of the New Line adaptation of The Golden Compass, including his departure from and return to the project. Pullman was instrumental in Weitz’s return, personally petitioning him to reconsider. “It … Continue reading →

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Author profile: The devil in him

Posted on December 3, 2007 by jessia

The Telegraph recently profiled author Philip Pullman, detailing some of his life after Exeter College, Oxford and how His Dark Materials came to be. “He once considered abandoning The Amber Spyglass when the stationer who had been selling him the … Continue reading →

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The Golden Compass Fan Reviews

Posted on December 3, 2007 by Will

The Golden Compass was shown (report here) in select cinemas across the US last Saturday and fan reviews are starting to come in. We’re collecting them here, so if you want to hear what fans who have seen the movie … Continue reading →

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Pullman in the Sunday Times

Posted on December 2, 2007 by jessia

Philip Pullman has contributed an editorial for this week’s Sunday Times, defending his story in face of the religious controversy raised by the Catholic League. He also defends Christ Weitz and New Line Cinema from fans’ preemptive criticism. He finds … Continue reading →

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Pullman at Brunei Gallery

Posted on December 2, 2007 by Ian

An advertisement has featured in the print version of The Guardian newspaper twice within the last week, advertising a discussion between John Mullan and Philip Pullman for the Guardian book club on December 20th at the Brunei Gallery (on Thornhaugh … Continue reading →

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