Monthly Archives: April 2008
New Boatyard Fight
April 20, 2008
You may remember that we reported back in December that Oxford City Council had rejected a planning application to redevelop the Castle Mill boatyard in the Jericho area of Oxford; however, according to the Oxford Mail, the developers in question, … Continue reading
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Pullman is the 7th most collectible author
April 18, 2008
According to website Abebooks, books by Philip Pullman are the 7th most collectible available. Alongside him in the top ranks of rare and collectible books are J.K. Rowling, Tolkien and Shakespeare. The data, which is based on 2007 sales, notes … Continue reading
Posted in Philip Pullman, The Book Trilogy
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More Bath stageplay information
April 17, 2008
The Gazette and Herald features further information about the His Dark Materials stageplay currently running at the Theatre Royal in Bath. It very nicely rounds up most of what is known and offers a few extra snippets of information. The … Continue reading
Posted in Stage adaptations
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450 New Line jobs lost
April 15, 2008
Kenneth Li from Reuters reports, “About 40 to 50 existing New Line employees will remain at the division renowned for its blockbuster hit franchises, including the “Lord of the Rings” series,” while 40 employees will be rehired for new positions … Continue reading
Posted in The Subtle Knife movie
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Hope for sequel unclear
April 15, 2008
Crew members from the recent film adaptation of The Golden Compass have indicated that many of the movie sets have since been destroyed (including Lee Scorseby’s balloon) and general props sold on to rental houses. Although this is generally the … Continue reading
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