Movies & TV
Bishops’ Film Office Lists ‘LWW’ Among Top Films of 2005
“The Chronicles of Narnia,” based on the C.S. Lewis classic stands among the top 10 films of 2005 hailed by the U.S. Bishops’ Office for Film and Broadcasting.
Month: January 2006
C.S. Lewis
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.
C.S. Lewis
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.
Movies & TV
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.
Movies & TV
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Nominated for Two Sound Editing Awards
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe has been nominated for two Golden Reel Awards. One for Dialogue and Automated Dialogue Replacement, and the other for Sound Effects and Foley.
C.S. Lewis
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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WorldNetDaily: Narnia’s lesson: It’s about obedience
What is often missed by Christian critics of this work is that the interpretation of the Bible story by Lewis emphasizes not only the forgiveness dimension of the story, but also the redemption and restoration aspects as well.
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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.
Movies & TV
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.
Movies & TV
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe up for Three BAFTAs
Narnia Spy Ken sent us a report that The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe has been nominated for three BAFTAs.