Yearly Archives: 2009

The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ

Posted on September 6, 2009 by krebbe

Jesus Christ as the son of God was nothing more than the literary invention of St Paul, according to Philip Pullman’s new book. In it Pullman seeks to retell events from the bible with more ordinary interpretations. Whether the book … Continue reading →

Weitz felt “at odds with the studio”

Posted on July 30, 2009 by jessia

Time Magazine‘s Lev Grossman had the chance to speak to Chris Weitz briefly last week at Comic Con and asked him about the experience of picking up a film franchise from the second film, with an established readership and fanbase. … Continue reading →

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Chris Weitz describes work with New Line: a terrible experience

Posted on July 27, 2009 by jessia

As many members of fandom are well aware, Comic Con 2009 has just passed. Golden Compass director Chris Weitz participated in Summit Entertainment’s Thursday panel to promote Twilight sequel New Moon. While answering questions regarding his new work, Weitz referenced … Continue reading →

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Pullman to lecture at Open University

Posted on July 22, 2009 by jessia

Philip Pullman will be able to direct the discussion personally this October when he lectures at Open University. Having already spoken to a number of reporters on the vetting scheme, the children’s author will have the floor to himself 21 … Continue reading →

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Pullman defends school visits

Posted on July 16, 2009 by jessia

Earlier today, Philip Pullman spoke to Jeremy Vine on BBC Radio 2 about his decision to longer make school visits in the wake of new rules that require guest writers and illustrators to register with the national Independent Safeguarding Authority, … Continue reading →

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