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To Watch: Dakota Blue Richards

Posted on November 20, 2007 by jessia

The 15 November issue of the Hollywood Reporter lists Dakota Blue Richards on its Watch List. The young actress, who will next star in Gabor Csurpo’s Secret of Moonacre is just as anxious as other fans about the fate of … Continue reading →

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Starlog January feature

Posted on November 20, 2007 by jessia

Starlog – “America’s SciFi Magazine,” has put together a heavy feature on the Golden Compass for its January issue. Joe Nazarro reviews the entire production, revisiting the original casting calls for Lyra and last January’s set visit. He also speaks … Continue reading →

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Kate Bush pens end credits song: “Lyra”

Posted on November 14, 2007 by jessia

The official film blog reports that British singer/songwriter Kate Bush will provide the song “Lyra,” for the Golden Compass soundtrack. Perhaps known best for her debut song “Wuthering Heights” (1978), Kate Bush has been a chart-topping success throughout her career, … Continue reading →

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Donna Freitas interviews Philip Pullman

Posted on November 10, 2007 by jessia

An interview of Philip Pullman by Donna Freitas, co-author of “Killing the Imposter God: Philip Pullman’s Spiritual Imagination in His Dark Materials”, has been uploaded to YouTube. In it, he discusses the almost-divinity of Dust and its manifestation in the … Continue reading →

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Kidman appearance on ABC

Posted on November 10, 2007 by jessia

Nicole Kidman will be appearing on ABC’s Good Morning America this Monday (12 November) at 8am EST. Read more.

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