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Neighbouring Catholic school boards decide differently
March 5, 2008
The Toronto Star reports that while the Halton Catholic District School Board is keeping The Golden Compass off its shelves, the neighbouring Peel-Dufferin Catholic District School Board will return the entire trilogy to its libraries but with a cautionary notes … Continue reading
Posted in Religion, The Book Trilogy
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Director speaks up for the Japanese release
February 29, 2008
Tom Baker of the Daily Yomiuri speaks to Chris Weitz in Japan after the the Tokyo premiere of The Golden Compass. While there is little new information for existing His Dark Materials fans, this is Weitz’s first interview since the … Continue reading
Posted in The Golden Compass movie
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Warner Bros. confirmed to take in New Line
February 29, 2008
Returning to our January coverage of industry rumours: Claudia Eller of the LA Times reports that New Line in its current form will cease to exist. Founder Bob Shaye and co-chair Michael Lynne have spent the last few weeks trying … Continue reading
Posted in The Golden Compass movie
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Books to stay on library shelves in Dufferin-Peel Catholic schools
February 29, 2008
Last November, BttS reported the Halton District Catholic School board’s decision to review the position of The Golden Compass on its elementary schools’ shelves. Unfortunately, that review culminated with a ban. However, its neighbouring board has decided not to follow … Continue reading
Posted in Religion
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Compass performs well at Japanese advance screenings
February 28, 2008
Variety Asia reports that the Golden Compass earned 2.5m USD (Y270m) this past weekend at advanced screenings in Japan this weekend. Audience demographics exceeded expectations drawing in not only families but teens and fans in their fifties and sixties. Although … Continue reading
Posted in Box Office, The Golden Compass movie
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