Monthly Archives: April 2009
Pullman cameo in HDM stage play
April 30, 2009
The Times reports that Philip Pullman made a surprise cameo appearance at the Oxford Playhouse last night in a stage production of His Dark Materials. Pullman came on stage for ten minutes in the non-speaking role of an Oxford scholar. … Continue reading
Posted in Philip Pullman, Stage adaptations
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Pullman interviewed in Scotland on Sunday
April 26, 2009
In an interview in Scotland on Sunday today, Pullman discusses writing fantasy and escapism, comparisons with Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter, his creative instincts and adaptations. “I’ve always thought it was utterly stupid to sell the rights to … Continue reading
Pullman on adapting Oxford
April 23, 2009
In an interview with Philip Pullman in the Oxford Times to coincide with the new run of the His Dark Materials stage play, Pullman discusses the representation of Oxford in the books and the play. “Oxford does feature in many … Continue reading
Bill Donahue claims Catholic boycott of TGC was a success
April 22, 2009
Bill Donahue, President of the Catholic League, yesterday cited the Catholic League’s boycott of the film The Golden Compass as evidence that he is not just giving the movie “Angels and Demons” free publicity by objecting to it, saying TGC’s … Continue reading
Posted in Box Office, Religion, The Golden Compass movie
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Humanists to be included in discussions of common concern to the BBC and religious groups
April 20, 2009
Humanists are to be represented alongside religions in a new body, the Standing Conference on Religion and Belief, which will liaise with the BBC on matters of common concern to the BBC and religious groups and, now, humanists. Philip Pullman, … Continue reading
Posted in Humanism, Philip Pullman
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