Author Archives: Merlyn
Holy war looms over Disney's Narnia epic
October 16, 2005
The Observer: “To millions The Chronicles of Narnia are a childhood tale of wonder and triumph now made into a film that could inspire millions of children to read. To others, including the celebrated fantasy author Philip Pullman, they are … Continue reading
More on the Playbox Theatre's His Dark Materials
September 27, 2005
In Spring 2006, Playbox Theatre Company will stage Nicholas Wright’s adaptation of Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials. Artistic Director, Stewart McGill says, “We loved Nicholas Hytner’s epic staging at the NT, yet we feel what we want to do is … Continue reading
Pullman on Politics
September 14, 2005
Pullman wrote a piece for today's Guardian on a number of issues that are in need of a champion. Read the article.
New Stage Adaptation of His Dark Materials
September 6, 2005
The Playbox Theatre Company at the Dream Factory in Warwick, a company that prepares young people in the performing arts, will be adapting and staging Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy in 2006, according to an article in The Stage. … Continue reading
Anand Tucker talks Dark Materials with Variety
August 12, 2005
Variety.com adds some new quotes from Anand Tucker about his appointment as director of His Dark Materials: “It is a huge picture, and it is perhaps easy to be overwhelmed by the logistics, but at its heart, this is a … Continue reading
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