Andrew French of the Oxford Mail spoke to Golden Compass author Philip Pullman who indicated disappointment in hearing that the sequel had been put on hold but was not surprised: “The longer you leave it, the more difficult it becomes — Dakota Blue Richards, the young actress, is getting older, which makes a sequel less likely.” Actress Eva Green who portrayed the witch queen Serafina Pekkala said of the film’s prospects, “At the moment, it’s quite dead.” French cites IMDb reports that the “bleak outlook” for the film adaptation of the Subtle Knife were further worsened by the current global economic downturn. Read more.