Canadian website Movies Online feature a recent interview with The Golden Compass director Chris Weitz from the movie’s Los Angeles press day. It’s one of the more in depth interviews done with Weitz recently. Items discussed are the much talked-about potential director’s cut which we may see on the DVD release.

Weitz says he believes there is potential for a revised 2 hours 30 minutes running time, even without adding on the missing ending. The director also discusses the importance of star names being cast for minor roles, the sequels and his future career. It’s a really interesting piece – you can read the interview in full here.