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DVDs for sale 28th April

Posted on January 26, 2008 by jessia

DVDActive indicates that The Golden Compass will see its DVD release at the end of April. “New Line Home Entertainment has announced a single ($28.98) and 2-disc special edition ($34.99)… the 2-disc will include over 2 and a half hours … Continue reading →

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Production awards

Posted on January 17, 2008 by jessia

The British Academy of Film and Television arts has nominated Michael Fink, Bill Westenhofer, Ben Morris, and Trevor Woods for the award Best Special Visual Arts for their work on The Golden Compass. In addition, the Costume Designers Guild has … Continue reading →

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Golden Compass grosses $315 million

Posted on January 16, 2008 by jessia

ComingSoon.net reports: Despite its lackluster performance in the North American box office, The Golden Compass has been doing quite well in the international market, reaching 315m USD since its premiere. “The fantasy epic has performed strongly in various foreign territories … Continue reading →

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We’re back!

Posted on December 21, 2007 by jessia

The Republic of Heaven, BridgetotheStars.net’s official forum is now back and up and running, complete with a shiny upgrade. Click here to return to your discussions or to sign up. And, as always, you’re still welcome to join us in … Continue reading →

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Vatican calls Golden Compass hopeless

Posted on December 21, 2007 by jessia

Reuters reports that the Vatican, Wednesday, condemned the film adaptation of The Golden Compass as well as Philip Pullman himself. The long editorial in l’Osservatore Romano, the official Vatican newspaper, was supposedly the harshest since the release of The Da … Continue reading →

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