Category Archives: The Golden Compass movie

Director speaks up for the Japanese release

Posted on February 29, 2008 by jessia

Tom Baker of the Daily Yomiuri speaks to Chris Weitz in Japan after the the Tokyo premiere of The Golden Compass. While there is little new information for existing His Dark Materials fans, this is Weitz’s first interview since the … Continue reading →

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Warner Bros. confirmed to take in New Line

Posted on February 29, 2008 by jessia

Returning to our January coverage of industry rumours: Claudia Eller of the LA Times reports that New Line in its current form will cease to exist. Founder Bob Shaye and co-chair Michael Lynne have spent the last few weeks trying … Continue reading →

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Compass performs well at Japanese advance screenings

Posted on February 28, 2008 by jessia

Variety Asia reports that the Golden Compass earned 2.5m USD (Y270m) this past weekend at advanced screenings in Japan this weekend. Audience demographics exceeded expectations drawing in not only families but teens and fans in their fifties and sixties. Although … Continue reading →

Oscar thank you cam

Posted on February 26, 2008 by jessia

The official website for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Oscar Awards has updated their website to include behind the scenes footage. See the winners of the award for achievement in visual effects (The Golden Compass) share their … Continue reading →

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Oscar for Achievement in Visual Effects

Posted on February 25, 2008 by jessia

The Academy for Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have awarded the award for Achievement in Visual Effects to Michael Fink, Bill Westenhofer, Ben Morris, and Trevor Wood for their work on The Golden Compass. It is the first Academy Award … Continue reading →

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