Yearly Archives: 2008

Director speaks up for the Japanese release
Posted on February 29, 2008 by jessia

Tom Baker of the Daily Yomiuri speaks to Chris Weitz in Japan after the the Tokyo premiere of The Golden Compass. While there is little new information for existing His Dark Materials fans, this is Weitz’s first interview since the … Continue reading →



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Warner Bros. confirmed to take in New Line
Posted on February 29, 2008 by jessia

Returning to our January coverage of industry rumours: Claudia Eller of the LA Times reports that New Line in its current form will cease to exist. Founder Bob Shaye and co-chair Michael Lynne have spent the last few weeks trying … Continue reading →



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Books to stay on library shelves in Dufferin-Peel Catholic schools
Posted on February 29, 2008 by jessia

Last November, BttS reported the Halton District Catholic School board’s decision to review the position of The Golden Compass on its elementary schools’ shelves. Unfortunately, that review culminated with a ban. However, its neighbouring board has decided not to follow … Continue reading →



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New Christian fantasy aims to promote the power of faith
Posted on February 29, 2008 by krebbe

Entitled Webb Pages: The Riddle of the Cherub Blade and defining itself as “a biblical science-based fantasy,” the book will feature a boy, his wonderdog, and a cast of beastly companions seeking to stop an evil geneticist. On his adventures, … Continue reading →



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Compass performs well at Japanese advance screenings
Posted on February 28, 2008 by jessia

Variety Asia reports that the Golden Compass earned 2.5m USD (Y270m) this past weekend at advanced screenings in Japan this weekend. Audience demographics exceeded expectations drawing in not only families but teens and fans in their fifties and sixties. Although … Continue reading →



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