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BBC Oxford meets Pullman in the Retiring Room

Posted on December 12, 2007 by jessia

BBC Oxford‘s Martin Eastaugh has shared with us his extended interview with Philip Pullman, conducted in the senior common room of Exeter College, our world’s equivalent to Jordan College’s Retiring Room. “The interview contains some rather nice stuff about the … Continue reading →

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‘New York’ blames New Line

Posted on December 11, 2007 by jessia

Dan Kois and Lane Brown of the New York Magazine‘s Vulture appear to have gotten their hands on a copy of Tom Stoppard’s original draft for The Golden Compass. Upon comparing Stoppard’s screenplay with Chris Weitz’s, they agreed with Philip … Continue reading →

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Church of Scotland Rejects Boycott

Posted on December 4, 2007 by jessia

The Christian Post reports the Church of Scotland had rejected the call to boycott The Golden Compass, instead describing the story as a hagiography, ‘The Church of Scotland said she is “one of the powerless who turns out to be … Continue reading →

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New York City red carpet premiere

Posted on December 3, 2007 by jessia

Tonight, New York City’s Zeigfield Theatre hosted the American red carpet premiere of The Golden Compass. See WireImage’s galleries for Countess’ photo coverage of the arrivals.

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The movie “suddenly seemed possible”

Posted on December 3, 2007 by jessia

Newsweek‘s Devin Gordon discusses Chris Weitz’s work in the production of the New Line adaptation of The Golden Compass, including his departure from and return to the project. Pullman was instrumental in Weitz’s return, personally petitioning him to reconsider. “It … Continue reading →

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