Author Archives: Ian
Pullman to appear at Oxford Literary Festival
February 16, 2008
According to the Oxford Mail, Philip Pullman is to appear at the Oxford Literary Festival, to discuss amongst other things his new book Once Upon A Time In The North which is due for release on April 4th. “Mr Pullman’s … Continue reading
Posted in Once Upon a Time in the North, Oxford, Philip Pullman
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Tolkien Estate Suing New Line Cinema
February 12, 2008
According to the Associated Press the estate of writer J.R.R. Tolkien have filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles against New Line Cinema, claiming that they have as yet received no money from the movie adaptation of Lord of the Rings. … Continue reading
Posted in Discussion, The Subtle Knife movie
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See the real Alethiometer
February 7, 2008
Javno reports that to mark the release of The Golden Compass movie in Japan, Japanese jeweller Tanaka Kikinzoku has unveiled an 18 carat gold alethiometer which his firm has developed at a cost of $280,000 US. The compass measures 8.3cm … Continue reading
Posted in Merchandise, Premiere, The Golden Compass movie
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Has The Golden Compass movie wrecked New Line Cinema?
February 7, 2008
Actor Colin Farrell recently explained to reporters that a film in which he stars, “Pride And Glory”, has had its release pushed back until 2009. He explained that contrary to popular belief that the film simply was still incomplete, the … Continue reading
Posted in Discussion, The Golden Compass movie
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New Line saga to continue?
January 29, 2008
We reported last week that it was rumoured that New Line Cinema was to be broken up and the founders sacked by owners Warner Brothers. Later in the week it was said that Warner Brothers had officially denied this in … Continue reading
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