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The Voice of Iorek: Ian McShane
July 28, 2006
Note: We're less and less sure about this news. See here for the complications, though they were originally voiced below too. The veteran British character actor, Ian McShane, best known for his part in the Western series “Deadwood” and as … Continue reading

Movie Special Effects
July 27, 2006
The London based firm Cinesite has won the contract for a large body of visual effects for the His Dark Materials movie. “This has been a major development for Cinesite,†said managing director Antony Hunt. “We have made major investments … Continue reading

The Most Evil Literary Villain
July 21, 2006
Which baddie from a book do you secretly love? Bloomsbury are running a vote to find the nation’s favourite literary villain in a children’s book. His Dark Materials' Mrs. Coulter has made the shortlist: “The head member of the General … Continue reading

Bettany & Kidman = Asriel & Coulter?
July 14, 2006
The Daily Mail is claiming that Paul Bettany is near taking the role of Lord Asriel in the forthcoming His Dark Materials movies. The paper says that he is “facing the last hurdle in negotiations.” Following up on its previous … Continue reading

Movie Posters & Concept Model
June 21, 2006
The Licensing 2006 International trade show was today and New Line, makers of the His Dark Materials movie adaptations, showcased some of its plans for the upcoming Golden Compass movie. On display was a huge horizontal poster with art of … Continue reading

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