http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/narnia/ en-us Sun, 3 Jan 2010 05:34:09 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2419848/posts A year from now, "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" will be released in a theater near you. < break > In a recent interview posted on NarniaWeb.com, Douglas Gresham, stepson to C.S. Lewis and the man who's supposed to be holding the line on what his stepfather would have wanted, said he was "ambivalent" on changes made in "Voyage." But, he was presented with a choice of either accepting those changes or not having a film. < break > "Narrow-minded in a faith way"? That's going to rev up Christians to see this movie. Christian Web sites such as... The Washington Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2419848/posts#comment Sun, 3 Jan 2010 05:34:09 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2335235/posts IT SEEMS Queensland is making as big an impression on The Voyage of the Dawn Treader’s cast and crew as the world of Narnia has made on us. Edmund and Lucy Pevensie, along with their cousin Eustace Scrubb and their friend King Caspian (played by Skandar Keynes, Georgie Henley, Will Poulter and Ben Barnes respectively) have begun filming the third Chronicles of Narnia movie at Warner Roadshow Studios at Movie World on the Gold Coast. And although official dates have not yet been released, locals can look forward to some big Narnia names coming to the area, when filming kicks... Wynnum Herald http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2335235/posts#comment Wed, 9 Sep 2009 07:40:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2211936/posts Nearly every Christian with a liking toward fantasy has their favorite Narnia book, Narnia scene, or Narnia character. But so do many non-Christians. C.S. Lewis' classic children's books are a milestone of literary consciousness for young readers of every background and persuasion: for some, a passport through the wardrobe into the real, living Kingdom of Christ. For others, a painful journey from delight to dismay. That was the experience of Laura Miller, columnist for Salon.com and regular contributor to The New York Times. In her early teens, Miller was stunned to realize that the stories that enchanted her childhood were... WORLD http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2211936/posts#comment Sun, 22 Mar 2009 11:27:02 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2173990/posts Twentieth Century Fox has agreed to co-finance the third movie in the “Chronicles of Narnia” series, pending approval of the final script and shooting budget. If all goes as planned, Fox and Walden Media, which controls the movie rights to C.S. Lewis’ classic children's books, hope to be begin production on "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" by late summer so it will be ready for holiday 2010 release. The Los Angeles Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2173990/posts#comment Thu, 29 Jan 2009 04:47:16 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2166851/posts Some time ago, writer Andrew Klavan wrote a compelling review of the movie "Batman," comparing the caped hero to George W. Bush. Both figures gave of themselves on behalf of good in a knock-down, drag-out battle against pure, unmitigated evil, and neither was appreciated -- quite the contrary, they were often viewed as the bad guys by an ungrateful public. Klavan's analogy was right on. My mind, however, for several years now, has raced back to another movie when I think about George W. Bush -- actually, a scene in the movie, based on a scene in a book by... American Thinker http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2166851/posts#comment Sun, 18 Jan 2009 14:20:01 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2154291/posts Los Angeles - Disney confirmed Wednesday that it would not be involved in the third film of "The Chronicles of Narnia" fantasy series, dealing a blow to the franchise based on CS Lewis's classic books. A spokesperson for Disney confirmed in an e-mail that the company had chosen not to exercise an option to co-produce and co-finance the next Narnia film with producers Walden Media. The Hollywood Reporter cited "budgetary and logistical reasons" for Disney's decision, which leaves the third film The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader facing an uncertain future. The film was due to... News24 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2154291/posts#comment Fri, 26 Dec 2008 01:50:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2133793/posts On Friday, Walden Media announced that Co-CEO and co-founder Cary Granat was exiting the company. One thing we noticed in the press release, however, was that The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader has not yet gotten the green light: Cary Granat, Co-CEO and co-founder of Walden Media, will transition from his Walden position to a consultant for the company effective December 1. Granat will be Walden's creative consultant on the third installment in "The Chronicles of Narnia" franchise – "Voyage of the Dawn Treader"- which the company hopes to greenlight soon. He will also provide consulting... ComingSoon.net http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2133793/posts#comment Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:49:09 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2091754/posts In C.S. Lewis's book The Silver Chair, the children Eustace and Jill are called into Narnia to find a lost Prince of Narnia, Prince Rillian. They find in a land deep under the surface of the earth, under a witch's terrible enchantment. The children succeed in freeing Rillian and killing the witch. They then have to leave her undergrond castle to battle her minions. They don their swords and their shields, their bows and their quivers, and they march forth. But before they leave to face what might be certain death, Rillian reminds them that, regardless of whether they live... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2091754/posts#comment Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:43:53 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2033722/posts This is the "official" thread for discussing Disney/Walden's second installment in the Chronicles of Narnia series. This thread is primarily intended for people who have already seen the movie, as the following review contains some mild spoilers. Here is the review I wrote after seeing the film. The long-awaited Narnia sequel is here, and as promised, delivers a far more “savage” journey into C.S. Lewis’s Narnia. The two-and-a-half hour film doesn’t stop for long, featuring two heavy battle sequences and one intense duel. (As opposed to the one battle for The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.) And as you... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2033722/posts#comment Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:05:22 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2021872/posts The most recent Indiana Jones film more than recouped its big budget with an estimated $311 million in global box office sales through the long weekend, according to studio estimates Monday. Families went in droves to catch "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull," a PG-13 adventure starring Harrison Ford as the whip-cracking archaeologist who took 19 years to return to the big screen. Paramount Pictures estimated the action sequel made $151.1 million in the U.S. and Canada from Thursday to the holiday Monday and $160 million overseas. It marked the second biggest Memorial Day weekend opening ever,... Yahoo & AP http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2021872/posts#comment Tue, 27 May 2008 13:53:46 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2019017/posts This is one movie that I have enjoyed as much as the trailer! As the end credits started to roll, my six-year-old (girl) popped up her head and loudly asked if I would buy the DVD. . . THE GUYS...ARE GUYS! They are not "juiced up" thirty-somethings with sculpted muscles and steroids to match, nor are they psychologically tortured, identity-challenged, oversexed teenagers. They are young males who are not afraid to spill some blood when necessary for the greater good. . . THE GIRLS...ARE GIRLS! . . . [T]he usual "girl empowerment" pomposity that almost universally plagues today's child actresses... The Distaff Side http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2019017/posts#comment Wed, 21 May 2008 03:57:23 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2018969/posts From the moment we walked into the Theatre I could feel the excitement in the air. The make up of the crowd spoke to both the extraordinary appeal of the writings of C.S. Lewis and, I would soon discover, the brilliance of this wonderful film. The Box Office results from the first weekend confirmed what I was about to experience. Prince Caspian Rules. The audience was an inter-generational sampling of every ethnic variety of family. There were grandfathers and grandmothers, mothers and fathers, children of every age, teenagers, and grandchildren. As the lights dimmed, many people were hurriedly trying to... Catholic Online http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2018969/posts#comment Wed, 21 May 2008 01:50:24 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2017982/posts The second coming of Narnia had a less passionate opening reception than its predecessor and, being the sole new nationwide release of the weekend, led to one of the softest mid-May periods of the decade in terms of overall foot traffic at the movies. The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian captured a sizable estimated $56.6 million on approximately 8,400 screens at 3,929 theaters to top the weekend, but the reportedly $200 million sequel heralded a theatrical lull for the franchise based on C.S. Lewis' series of religious fantasy novels. The previous adaptation, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch... Box office Mojo http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2017982/posts#comment Mon, 19 May 2008 11:34:55 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2017758/posts "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" dethroned "Iron Man" as ruler at the box office, pulling down $56.6 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. The Walt Disney Co.'s action sequel took in less domestically in its opening weekend than "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe," which sold $65.6 million in North America in its debut weekend in December 2005. "Caspian" also raked in $20.7 million overseas. But Disney expects the PG-rated movie, based on the C.S. Lewis fantasy series, to ride high through the coming Memorial Day weekend. The first "Narnia" tale grossed $745 million... Yahoo News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2017758/posts#comment Sun, 18 May 2008 20:11:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2017550/posts Walt Disney sequel "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" had no problem reigning over Friday's box office, grossing $19.3 million as it opened in 3,929 theaters. "Caspian's" opening day haul came in slightly lower than industry expectations and behind first Narnia installment, "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," which pulled in $23 million on its first day and $65.6 million for its final three-day in December 2005. Both pics are co-productions with Walden Media. Variety http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2017550/posts#comment Sun, 18 May 2008 02:56:14 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2017282/posts HOLLYWOOD seems to have concluded that war movies don't sell. But "Prince Caspian" seems likely to prove the opposite. "Caspian," the new Narnia film from Walden Media based on the CS Lewis classic, is expected to do quite well. The secret: It's not anti-war. Flicks like "Stop-Loss," "Lions for Lambs," "In the Valley of Elah" and "Rendition" have bombed because they're painfully anti-war - and the heavy-handed ideology makes for artistic as well as commercial failure. "Caspian" is a fantasy, of course - but also a war story. Indeed, it's the tale of a just war: Prince Caspian's fight to... NYPost http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2017282/posts#comment Sat, 17 May 2008 10:52:14 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2013844/posts I still remember the day the “Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” was released; I was the first in line, with my adult son. It was a marvelous masterpiece of a movie. I know that Prince Caspian will be even better. I told Doug during our interview, that I am so excited about seeing this film that I feel like a child again. He laughed and told me I will be thrilled. He continued “...the enemy has tried to steal the film industry, but he has not succeeded. Many in our day seem to think that it is political leaders... Catholic Online http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2013844/posts#comment Sat, 10 May 2008 01:29:14 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1942924/posts "Always winter, and never Christmas” are, perhaps, the most famous words C. S. Lewis wrote. The phrase comes four times in the opening Chronicle of Narnia, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. First, Tumnus informs Lucy of a White Witch who has made it “always winter and never Christmas.” Lucy passes on the grim news to Edmund and later Peter. Finally, Mr. Beaver announces, in great excitement, “Didn’t I tell you that she’d made it always winter and never Christmas? Didn’t I tell you? Well, just come and see!” The reason for his excitement is that he can see... Touchstone http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1942924/posts#comment Fri, 21 Dec 2007 20:41:07 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1938983/posts Like Japan's sneak attack on Pearl Harbor, "The Golden Compass" (an atheist's stealth attack on faith) was unleashed on December 7. Unlike Yamamoto's attempt to sink the U.S. Pacific Fleet, there isn't much bang to "The Golden Compass." The $150-million blockbuster is as flat as cola left in a glass overnight. The first in a planned cinematic trilogy intended to rival "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" and "The Lord of The Rings," "Compass" may turn out to be the "Heaven's Gate" of juvenile fantasy films. The movie is based on a series of children's books ("His Dark Materials"),... Frontpagemag.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1938983/posts#comment Thu, 13 Dec 2007 17:14:59 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1937848/posts NEW YORK, December 10, 2007 (LifeSiteNews.com) - 'The Golden Compass", the atheist-inspired film which sought to replicate Narnia's success at the box office at Christmas two years ago has flopped by comparison. Based on the anti-Christian novel by Philip Pullman, Compass took in $26.1 million in its first weekend, whereas 'The Chronicles of Narnia' garnered $65.5 million on its weekend debut. The Catholic League, which organized a boycott of the controversial film, as it would lead children to reading the anti-Christian books, saw the poor box office showing as evidence of a successful boycott. League President Bill Donohue said, "Our... Life Site http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1937848/posts#comment Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:34:08 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1934851/posts The first official teaser for The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian debuts tonight. Link will be posted at approximately 10:30 PM EST on NarniaWeb.com! http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1934851/posts#comment Wed, 5 Dec 2007 03:25:08 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1934541/posts When parents look at the beautiful covers adorning the gift-boxed sets of Philip Pullman's fantasy series, His Dark Materials, they might be forgiven for believing that these books follow in the tradition of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings or C.S. Lewis' The Chronicles of Narnia. In fact, the publishers are counting on it. The display tables have arrived just in time for Christmas and the release of the screen adaptation of the first volume: The Golden Compass.What Pullman's promoters desperately hope is that parents will not get beyond the colorful covers, which appear to depict nothing more than an... Catholic Exchange http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1934541/posts#comment Tue, 4 Dec 2007 16:49:42 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1885766/posts Anti-Christian Children's Novel Coming out as Time Warner Film in December starring Nicole Kidman By Elizabeth O'Brien LOS ANGELES, August 20, 2007 (LifeSiteNews.com) - The best selling novels of atheist author Philip Pullman, which were written specifically to indoctrinate children with anti-Christian values, have sparked the creation of a controversial new fantasy film to be released this December 7 by New Line Cinema - a Time Warner Company. Starring Nicole Kidman, "The Golden Compass," is based on Pullman's "His Dark Materials" trilogy, which includes "Northern Lights" (re-titled "The Golden Compass" in the United States), "The Subtle Knife" and "The Amber... LifeSiteNews.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1885766/posts#comment Fri, 24 Aug 2007 05:54:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1916813/posts On Dec. 7, 2007, the movie "The Golden Compass," based on the first book in the fantasy trilogy entitled "His Dark Materials" by atheist Philip Pullman will be released in theaters throughout the world. Pullman wrote his fantasy trilogy because he was so upset by the Christian evangelism of C.S. Lewis in his wonderful series of Christian tales entitled "The Chronicles Of Narnia." Pullman is an avowed atheist who has dedicated his life to undermining Christianity and the Church among young readers. The film's release is only another example of a culture spiraling away from faith, a culture into which... World Net Daily http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1916813/posts#comment Fri, 26 Oct 2007 15:54:15 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1883941/posts CathNews alerts us to the potential problem: Nicole Kidman has denied that a new film she's making is anti-Catholic. The movie features an organisation known as "The Magisterium", which kidnaps children to remove their souls.The Brisbane Times reports that Kidman told a US magazine that her Catholic faith affected her consideration of the script for the film, which is titled The Golden Compass.The fantasy film is based on a novel by Philip Pullman called Northern Lights. It is already attracting attention in the US for avoiding much of the book's perceived anti-Catholic rhetoric.Kidman said some of the religious elements... American Papist http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1883941/posts#comment Mon, 20 Aug 2007 20:02:12 GMT