Narnia DVD creates history in India

June 16, 2006 LuminousSpecter

The Chronicles of Narnia has created history in the growing home entertainment sector by becoming the highest selling Disney DVD since its release last month. The Movie acquired the feat by dethroning Lion King by over 30% in sales. Daniel Solnicki, vice president, Buena Vista Home Entertainment International says, “The success of the DVD has been phenomenal in India echoing its success worldwide (as the highest selling DVD of 2006). The growing hardware (DVD / VCD players) penetration and the aggressive marketing efforts by our partner in India are taking the home entertainment business to new heights.”

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The Chronicles of Camp Narnia (in British Columbia)

June 14, 2006 LuminousSpecter

Camp Narnia at Shawnigan Lake is open all summer long for children, preteens and teenagers to romp around the woods and broaden their horizons.

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Ian Brodie: Author Of Cameras In Narnia launches Website

June 14, 2006 LuminousSpecter

Ian is an accomplished author and photographer based in the alpine town of Lake Wanaka, in the South Island of New Zealand. His love of country, film, photography and warbirds have combined to produce some remarkable books and images.

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CS Lewis Narnia letter for Queen’s University

June 14, 2006 LuminousSpecter

A handwritten letter by CS Lewis, explaining the whole meaning of the Narnia story was being donated to Queen’s University today.

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A Call to Fans for ‘Collector Showdown’

June 7, 2006 LuminousSpecter

Natasha from Treasure HD TV writes: Upon the recommendation of those at the NY Tolkein Society, I m passing you some information about our new HD TV series called Collector Showdown. We are currently seeking participants for our upcoming episode on LOTR and Narnia Collectors.

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Screenwriters honored for Positive Work

June 6, 2006 LuminousSpecter

The writers of “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” “Crash” and “Glory Road” were among the finalists announced Monday for this year’s Humanitas Prize.

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Adamson recognized for Services to Film

June 5, 2006 LuminousSpecter

New Zealand-born director Andrew Ralph Adamson has been recognised for his services to film. He has been made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.

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