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Golden Compass film sequel unlikely
October 27, 2008
Andrew French of the Oxford Mail spoke to Golden Compass author Philip Pullman who indicated disappointment in hearing that the sequel had been put on hold but was not surprised: “The longer you leave it, the more difficult it becomes … Continue reading
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Jericho boatyard saved
October 27, 2008
John Vidal of the Guardian reports: Plans to develop the 160 year old boatyard into luxury flats were rejected by Oxford city council because they were “sterile” and “uninspiring.” Author Philip Pullman, whose Gyptian characters docked at Jericho, was one … Continue reading
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Pullman thankful censorship never works
September 29, 2008
In conjunction with Banned Books Week in the US, which we reported on earlier this week, Philip Pullman has written an article in the Guardian’s culture section: “When I heard that my novel The Golden Compass … appeared in the … Continue reading
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The Butterfly Tattoo US Premiere
September 18, 2008
Dynamic Enterprises‘ film adaptation of Philip Pullman’s novel The Butterfly Tattoo (a.k.a. “The White Mercedes”) will open this coming Friday the 19th in New York City at 410pm at the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival. Director Phil … Continue reading
The Butterfly Tattoo World Premiere
September 2, 2008
The film adaptation of Pullman’s novel The Butterfly Tattoo (previously published as “The White Mercedes”) will open Saturday, 13th September at the Film by the Sea Festival at Vlissingen in the Netherlands. With its world premiere at the Big Theatre, … Continue reading
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