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MTV opportunity to ask director questions

Posted on November 10, 2007 by jessia

MTV Movies Blog is offering fans the opportunity to ask the Golden Compass director Chris Weitz their questions, “on anything you can possibly think of.” Just e-mail tips@mtvmoviesblog.com and Weitz will answer his favourite quetsions. Read more.

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$50 million in marketing and promo support

Posted on November 7, 2007 by jessia

Variety has posted an article on the marketing side of New Line’s upcoming adaptation of the Golden Compass. $50 million has been committed to marketing via blue chip brands alone, not to mention merchandise contracts. The studio estimates that these … Continue reading →

“Everything I’ve ever learned in the last 35 years”

Posted on November 7, 2007 by jessia

Elizabeth Snead of the Los Angeles Times spoke to Ruth Myers, costume designer for the Golden Compass, after she was named to take the Costume Designers Guild Career Achievement Award this coming February. Oscar-nominated for her work on L.A. Confidential … Continue reading →

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Union Square Barnes & Noble fan report and video

Posted on November 4, 2007 by jessia

Philip Pullman visited the Union Square Barnes & Noble in New York City this past Thursday (1st November) to speak to his fans and sign some books. Mockingbird was in attendance and has shared with us her impressions: ” As … Continue reading →

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Keeping the film on track

Posted on November 3, 2007 by jessia

Director Chris Weitz spoke to Gina Piccalo from the Los Angeles Times over the phone from Abbey Road where the Golden Compass’ film score is being recorded. On adapting the book, he said, “If you properly adapt a book, you … Continue reading →

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