Author Archives: Ian

About Ian

A keen fan of His Dark Materials and Philip Pullman. Assistant to Paul Temple and Sir Graham Forbes.

Movie changes hit press

Posted on October 14, 2007 by Ian

Today’s Observer newspaper covers the recent controversy surrounding the changes to The Golden Compass movie in an easy-to-read format which summarises the somewhat confusing comings and goings of New Line in recent days. The article, ‘Religion row hits Pullman epic’ … Continue reading →

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Discovering The Golden Compass

Posted on October 8, 2007 by Ian

September saw the release of yet another companion book to Philip Pullman and his His Dark Materials trilogy. This new book, Discovering The Golden Compass: A Guide To Philip Pullman’s Dark Materials, is written by George Beahm and included within … Continue reading →

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Ian McKellen voicing Iorek?

Posted on October 6, 2007 by Ian

BridgetotheStars.net community member Queste Oscure Materie report that an Italian VFX technician working on visual effects for The Golden Compass movie has disclosed that Ian McKellen will be providing the voice for Iorek Brynison. This part has previously been thought … Continue reading →

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Claudia FitzHerbert talks to Philip Pullman

Posted on August 4, 2007 by Ian

This month’s Literary Review carries a detailed interview with Philip Pullman with Claudia Fitzherbert in which he discusses not only his work, but also his views on the wider world in general – on some issues in greater depth than … Continue reading →

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Summer holiday activities

Posted on July 28, 2007 by Ian

What are we all supposed to do during these rather wet summer holidays? Well one blogger at the Guardian books blog site suggests that a Pullman pilgrimage to Oxford might be an appropriate activity for all, and describes what their … Continue reading →

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