Yearly Archives: 2008

Golden Compass a Global Success

Posted on March 8, 2008 by krebbe

After the success in Japan, the Golden Compass movie is on course to set a record as the first film in history to gross $300 million abroad while failing to reach $100 million in North America. Why did the film … Continue reading →

Posted in Box Office, Discussion, The Golden Compass movie | 37 Comments

Win a Golden Compass Shuffle Puzzle Book

Posted on March 6, 2008 by Ian

This contest is now closed. Thank you for all your entries. BridgetotheStars is giving you the opportunity to win one of four copies of the Golden Compass Shuffle Puzzle book which we have to give away courtesy of the lovely … Continue reading →

Posted in Contests, Movie Publications | 5 Comments

10m USD in Japanese opening weekend

Posted on March 5, 2008 by jessia

Animation Magazine reports that The Golden Compass earned $10m in the Japanese box office in its opening weekend. While its domestic release was disappointing, the film continues to perform strongly in overseas markets. Read more.

Posted in Box Office, The Golden Compass movie | 14 Comments

Neighbouring Catholic school boards decide differently

Posted on March 5, 2008 by jessia

The Toronto Star reports that while the Halton Catholic District School Board is keeping The Golden Compass off its shelves, the neighbouring Peel-Dufferin Catholic District School Board will return the entire trilogy to its libraries but with a cautionary notes … Continue reading →

Posted in Religion, The Book Trilogy | 3 Comments

Golden Compass Video Game Review

Posted on March 1, 2008 by Ian

Our very own Gabe has played his way through the entire Golden Compass video game and has very kindly reviewed it for us. He was naturally unimpressed by a number of elements of the game, but perhaps surprisingly for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews, Videogame | 19 Comments