New Line are revealing more of The Golden Compass movie at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, and BridgeToTheStars.net will be there to cover it all. Here’s our first report from Duncan, who is at the festival. We’ll have much more from Cannes in the days to come.

“The renowned Cannes Film Festival is upon us once more, but this year it carries a special significance to all you Sraffies world-wide. For a small glimpse of New Line’s adaptation to the first in our beloved trilogy is on show to a select few. So, I, Duncan Anderson, resident artwork designer, humbly took on the daunting task of travelling to Cannes. Where I endure topless beaches, high temperatures and exquisite cuisine to bring you an in depth report on The Golden Compass event.”

“My first task was to acquire the ticket promised which would allow me into the screening. New Line had set up shop at the prestigious Majestic Hotel, so I headed over there first. After besting the guardian stationed outside, I walked astride the Red Carpet (slightly to the side like, and behind a fence) that led into the building. As I traversed within I brushed shoulders with producers, directors, actors and others of similar importance, till at last I beheld the New Line ticket office. Wherein I acquired the ‘hottest ticket in Cannes’ (according to the Daily Telegraph), then sat down at the bar with a bottle of Corona costing only £6!”

“The first showing will take place at 7pm local time (6pm GMT), so I shall endeavour to bring you a report sometime tonight.”

“Watch this space.”

Mr Anderson, signing out.