Category Archives: The Golden Compass movie

Henry Braham: Cinematographer to Watch

Posted on November 1, 2007 by jessia

Variety features the cinematographer for the Golden Compass, Henry Braham, among its top ten cinematographers to watch this year. “For Braham, the pic’s major challenges sprung from its heavy reliance on visual effects. “Certain movies you can work on in … Continue reading →

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Alternative Responses to Criticism

Posted on November 1, 2007 by jessia

Aside from those voices who allege that a “pro-atheist stealth campaign” is being mounted by Philip Pullman and New Line Cinema, other bloggers have spoken out to defend Pullman and His Dark Materials. Today, the official film blog posted an … Continue reading →

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Tamagotchi, Battling Bears & Figures

Posted on November 1, 2007 by Will

Play.com have listed several previously announced and some new pieces of merchandise for The Golden Compass. There’s an “Interactive Alethiometer Shaped Digi Daemon” – essentially a Tamagotchi in a small plastic alethiometer; “Battling Bear” toys for Iorek and Ragnar; plus … Continue reading →

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International Round-Up

Posted on October 30, 2007 by Will

French magazine Cine Live features The Golden Compass this month and includes an interview with the film’s director, Chris Weitz. You can view scans of the cover and article over at Elbakin. Meanwhile, Italian fansite Torre Degli Angeli have uploaded … Continue reading →

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Christian Groups Claim Pro-Atheist ‘Stealth Campaign’

Posted on October 30, 2007 by Ian

Fox News today have a well balanced article by Catherine Donaldson-Evans discussing the religious aspects of the film and the potential fallout of the film, particularly in the USA. A number of different concerned parties are quoted and cited (including … Continue reading →

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