Month: January 2006

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Narnia Tours to Follow in Footsteps of Lord of the Rings

January 24, 2006 Paul Martin Comments Off on Narnia Tours to Follow in Footsteps of Lord of the Rings

Now both literary and film fans of Lewis’ classic can be whisked away on their own magical adventure to the locations featured in some of the most memorable scenes in the movie thanks to a number of tour companies now offering Narnia-related tours in England, Northern Ireland and New Zealand. […]

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The Chronicles of C.S. Lewis

January 24, 2006 Paul Martin Comments Off on The Chronicles of C.S. Lewis

A lion offering his own life on a stone altar and then coming to life again to help save a kingdom is part of the story line in the C.S. Lewis book, The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe. While it may sound like a Christian allegory, that may not be the case. […]

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Andrew Adamson: Lost in the Credits?

January 24, 2006 Paul Martin Comments Off on Andrew Adamson: Lost in the Credits?

Close your eyes and try to imagine who I’m talking about: He’s a likable New Zealander who directs epic fantasies that have stretched the boundaries of computer-generated effects and made more money than many small countries — nearly $1 billion worldwide. […]

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Lewis would have enjoyed ‘Narnia’ success — scholar

January 21, 2006 Paul Martin Comments Off on Lewis would have enjoyed ‘Narnia’ success — scholar

C.S. Lewis scholar the Rev. Joel Heck, who will speak in Flint on Jan. 28, thinks the British author would not have objected to having his children’s book “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” converted into what has turned out to be a blockbuster movie. […]

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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe up for Two Visual Effects Society Awards

January 20, 2006 Paul Martin Comments Off on The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe up for Two Visual Effects Society Awards

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe has been nominated for two Visual Effects Society Awards. One for Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual Effects Driven Motion Picture and the other for Outstanding Animated Character in a Live Action Motion Picture, for the character of Aslan. […]

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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe DVD Special Features

January 20, 2006 Paul Martin Comments Off on The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe DVD Special Features

In Spring 2006, you can choose between two DVDs. A single disc release will have two commentaries (Andrew Adamson and his technical crew, and Andrew Adamson with the kids), a pop up fact track (created in conjunction with the C.S. Lewis estate) and a menu/screen saver with scenes of the production. The two disc set has all that plus a second disc of bonus features, housed in a case that looks like the wardrobe. Disc two’s menu actually lets you walk through the wardrobe as you select extras. […]