Category Archives: The Golden Compass movie

Weitz felt “at odds with the studio”

Posted on July 30, 2009 by jessia

Time Magazine‘s Lev Grossman had the chance to speak to Chris Weitz briefly last week at Comic Con and asked him about the experience of picking up a film franchise from the second film, with an established readership and fanbase. … Continue reading →

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Chris Weitz describes work with New Line: a terrible experience

Posted on July 27, 2009 by jessia

As many members of fandom are well aware, Comic Con 2009 has just passed. Golden Compass director Chris Weitz participated in Summit Entertainment’s Thursday panel to promote Twilight sequel New Moon. While answering questions regarding his new work, Weitz referenced … Continue reading →

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Pullman interview and comments on a new book in Yorkshire Post

Posted on June 1, 2009 by Kinders

The Yorkshire Post features an interview with Philip Pullman, in which he discusses writing His Dark Materials, religious controversy, and his latest work, a retelling of the story of Jesus: “I’m fascinated by theology. The book I’m writing at the … Continue reading →

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Pullman interviewed in the Scotsman

Posted on May 23, 2009 by Kinders

Philip Pullman is interviewed in the Scotsman, commenting primarily on Off by Heart, but also discussing his personal life, atheism, fan mail and the His Dark Materials films. “If the studios don’t make the next two films, I might do … Continue reading →

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The Huffington Post on controversial films

Posted on May 23, 2009 by Kinders

The Huffington Post features an article on new film Angels and Demons that spends much time on the reaction of religious groups to the first His Dark Materials film, “perhaps [the] most controversial children’s movie of all time”.

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