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Inside His Dark Materials to air in Australia

Posted on August 19, 2008 by jessia

Inside His Dark Materials: The World Of Philip Pullman, is set to air this coming Sunday, 24 August on Australia’s public broadcaster ABC at 3pm. “Through an exclusive interview with acclaimed author Philip Pullman, this program documents Pullman’s life and … Continue reading →

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450 New Line jobs lost

Posted on April 15, 2008 by jessia

Kenneth Li from Reuters reports, “About 40 to 50 existing New Line employees will remain at the division renowned for its blockbuster hit franchises, including the “Lord of the Rings” series,” while 40 employees will be rehired for new positions … Continue reading →

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Hope for sequel unclear

Posted on April 15, 2008 by jessia

Crew members from the recent film adaptation of The Golden Compass have indicated that many of the movie sets have since been destroyed (including Lee Scorseby’s balloon) and general props sold on to rental houses. Although this is generally the … Continue reading →

Once Upon a Time in the North, “a joy”

Posted on March 25, 2008 by jessia

Amanda Craig from The Times has reviewed the newest installment in His Dark Materials describing it as a joy to be reunited with Pullman’s beloved characters after a less than satisfactory experience with the truncated film release this past season. … Continue reading →

Posted in Once Upon a Time in the North, Reviews | 4 Comments

Humanist award for Pullman

Posted on March 21, 2008 by jessia

The American Humanist Association will celebrate Philip Pullman this summer as International Humanist Awardee. “His popular and sometimes controversial works champion such humanist values as kindness, love, courage, courtesy, intellectual curiosity, and opposition to organized dogma and tyranny.” The World … Continue reading →

Posted in Conventions, Philip Pullman | 4 Comments