Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, an ice rink, a giant ice chandelier, ice carvings and indoor snow falls will feature in the lavish world premiere of Kiwi director Andrew Adamson’s The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
Details about the premiere, to be held in London’s Royal Albert Hall on December 7, were unveiled by the film’s backers Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media.
Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, will attend, and a white carpet will replace the traditional red carpet in keeping with the theme of a 100-year winter from C S Lewis’ book for children.
A party after the premiere will be held at Kensington Gardens. Part of the garden will transformed into Narnia, the mythical land where the film – mainly shot in New Zealand – is set.
The promotion for Adamson’s film, reported to have a budget of between $161 million and $258 million, will come only two days after a high-profile event for Peter Jackson’s King Kong in New York on December 5.
Plans for the King Kong premiere include screenings for 8000 guests and events in Times Square and the Empire State Building, which plays a central role in the film’s climax.