Author Archives: Merlyn
Callbacks continue, filming to begin by November
May 14, 2006
For those of you who have been asking about callbacks from the Lyra auditions, the Oxford Mail may be of some help: “New Line Cinema spokesman Alexandra Ruane said: “Callbacks from the various auditions are still taking place, and the … Continue reading
Weitz Returns To Director’s Chair For His Dark Materials
May 5, 2006
Writer/Director Chris Weitz has returned to the director’s chair to helm New Line Cinema’s The Golden Compass, the movie adaptation of the first installment of author Philip Pullman’s popular His Dark Materials trilogy, it was announced today by Toby Emmerich, … Continue reading
For the Love of Narnia
December 4, 2005
With the first of the Narnia films hitting theaters next Friday, Pullman's comments about the books have frequently been mentioned. The Chronicle of Higher Education just ran an article attempting to refute Pullman's claim that the Narnia books are racist … Continue reading
December 7, 2007 Movie Release Date
November 22, 2005
RottenTomatoes.com reports: “”His Dark Materials: The Golden Compass” (New Line Cinema): The first adaptation of Philip Pullman's fantasy trilogy will hit cinema screens on December 7, 2007.” Update: New Line is saying that December 2007 is the target date, though … Continue reading
Why the existential void (and good writing) shouldn't just be for kids
October 22, 2005
Hannah Strom-Martin writes: “One would assume, given the moral sewer that currently passes for television, that literary-minded adults would fare much better. Literature has always been the last refuge of complex, original ideas, right? Well, it depends on what sort … Continue reading
Content © 2001-2011 BridgeToTheStars.Net.
Images from The Golden Compass movie are © New Line Cinema.
Images from The Golden Compass movie are © New Line Cinema.