Author Archives: Will
The Golden Compass Poster
March 12, 2007
The ShoWest motion picture industry convention begins today and a teaser poster for The Golden Compass movie has been snapped by IESB.net. The poster features a glowingly-lit alethiometer, with the tagline (word-for-word from the book) of “It is the alethiometer. … Continue reading
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New Line to launch The Golden Compass at Cannes
March 3, 2007
New Line will be making a huge push to promote The Golden Compass at this year’s Cannes Film Festival in May. Following a similar route to Lord of the Rings, footage of the movie will be shown to selected journalists … Continue reading
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The Golden Compass Toy-makers
March 3, 2007
The Executive Vice-President of Corgi, Darren Epstein, has been speaking to Variety about his company’s high-hopes for The Golden Compass toy line. He says, “I was on the ‘Golden Compass’ set a few weeks ago, talking to the costume designer, … Continue reading
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Inside His Dark Materials documentary
March 2, 2007
The Inside His Dark Materials documentary is now available to watch streaming (download with login) on Teachers’ TV. The documentary is a “celebratory tribute” to Philip Pullman and his books. It features an interview with the author himself as well … Continue reading
Posted in The Book Trilogy
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Could you live without His Dark Materials?
February 28, 2007
Britons have placed Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials in eighth place in a vote for “books you can’t live without.” Pride and Prejudice took top place, but Pullman is one of few contemporary authors in the top 20; the only … Continue reading
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