I have just spoken with James, a reporter on the site of the World Premiere of the film in London. He’s stationed under a tent with about 30 journalists. He says that there are more people there than he’s ever seen, the mood is great, and the people are excited.
There are many British celebrities on the list to arrive, and the main cast of the film is expected to arrive within moments of my phone conversation with him. The reporters are all very cold, but stationed under a Lamp-post that he says looks very much like the one used in the film.
There are props and statues from the film everywhere, and a snow machine pumping snow everywhere, setting the stage for a wintery premiere. Based on the sounds of everything there, it’s going to be a huge premiere, and we’re excited to be able to give you this small taste of what is happening there, at the Royal Premiere of the film that the world is waiting to see.
Be sure to listen to the Narnia Podcast today and expect another podcast episode on Thursday with news from the stars and more exclusive material.
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Here’s more on the blue-carpet events at the premier sent in by phil:
If you would like to share in the action and spectacle at the World Premiere and Royal Film Performance of “The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe” at the Royal Albert Hall later today, read on……
Disney have made covered grandstand seating available for a large number of spectators. The grandstands are situated overlooking the “ice-blue” carpet for a great view of the stars, the filmmakers and the Royal arrivals from 5.15 to 6.30pm today. The grandstands open to the public from 4.30pm, but to guarantee a place, you can turn up anytime from 8am to pick up a wristband which will save your place!
Tonight, the Royal Albert Hall will be transformed into a glittering film palace for the highly anticipated World Premiere and Royal Film Performance 2005 of The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe in aid of the Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund, which will be attended by HRH The Prince Of Wales and HRH The Duchess Of Cornwall.
Under the spell of the White Witch, the icy world of Narnia will be recreated at the Royal Albert Hall with the stars of the film and celebrities from around the world walking up an ice blue carpet for the premiere. Following the screening a magical winter wonderland will be the setting for the party in a massive marquee in the Kensington Gardens which will be attended by thousands of international guests.
Attending from the film will be Andrew Adamson (Director), Mark Johnson (Producer), William Moseley (Peter Pevensie), Anna Popplewell (Susan Pevensie), Skandar Keynes (Edmund Pevensie), Georgie Henley (Lucy Pevensie), Tilda Swinton (Jadis, The White Witch), James McAvoy (Mr Tumnus, The Faun), Ray Winstone (Mr Beaver), Dawn French (Mrs Beaver), James Cosmo (Father Christmas), Omar Sharif (Voice of Aslan in France & Italy), Judy McIntosh (Mrs Pevensie), Jim Broadbent (Prof. Kirke), Noah Huntley (Adult Peter), Sophie Winkleman (Adult Susan), Mark Wells (Adult Edmund), Rachel Henley (Adult Lucy), Kiran Shah (Ginarrbrik), Patrick Kake (Oreius) and Shane Rangi (General Otmin).
Additional guests expected to attend include Sir Cliff Richard, Jennifer Saunders, Dannii Minogue, Sadie Frost, Jade Jagger, Clive Owen, Denise Lewis, Justin Hawkins, Frankie Dettori, Ioan Gruffudd, Alice Evans, Erin O’Connor, Lee Ryan, Lulu, Natasha Hamilton, Fran Cosgrave, Paul Robinson, Elle MacPherson, Christiane Amanpour, James Rubin, Joan Collins, Duncan James, Leah Wood, Annie Lennox, Sharon, Ozzy, Kelly and Aimee Osbourne, Gillian Anderson, Colleen McLoughlin, Jodie Kidd, Lauren Laverne, Dermot O’Leary, Girls Aloud, Julie Walters, Jeremy Sheffield, Jamelia, Olivia Williams.
