Year: 2006

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Narnia Books

NarniaFansCast – Episodes 17 and 18

November 27, 2006 Paul Martin Comments Off on NarniaFansCast – Episodes 17 and 18

Sorry about the late updates, but here we go. In episode 17, when host John Burkitt (EveningStar) and Austin Furey (CSLewisFan) get into it, anything is likely to happen. And it did. News, reactions, book and movie talk , and a poignant Byron on Wells story round off the program. In episode 18, your host Andy Filipowich is joined by Roger Thomas (PrinceOfTheWest) and John Burkitt (EveningStar) to discuss location news for the upcoming Walden Media film of Prince Caspian. They also do a take on Book and Movie Talk and John performs his Byron on Wells story “A Beaver’s Responsibility”. We are gradually changing elements of the soundscape…let us know how we’re doing! […]

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Narnia Collectibles

TalesOfWonder.com Purchased Remaining Narnia Statues

November 27, 2006 Paul Martin Comments Off on TalesOfWonder.com Purchased Remaining Narnia Statues

TalesOfWonder.com recently purchased the remaining stock of a selection of Limited Edition statues and collectibles manufactured by Weta Collectibles. Included in the purchase are the V-Rex vs. Kong Statue (one of the most impressive statues recently produced for the collectibles market), Kong’s Last Stand Statue, Kong Deluxe Chess Set, Kong: Venatosaurus Attack Statue, Narnia: Peter on Unicorn Statue, Narnia: General Otmin Statue, Narnia: Orieus Statue and Narnia: White Witch Statue. The suggested retail value of the inventory purchased is in excess of $1,000,000. […]

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Narnia Film News

Movie Studios Tally Earnings

November 24, 2006 Holyboy Comments Off on Movie Studios Tally Earnings

The American Thanksgiving is commonly used for the start of the new movie year, and the movie studios have tallied their earnings for 2006. According to the Toronto Star in Canada, The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe came in second for the highest grossing film, earning $291,709,845. […]

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Mailbag

Narnia Fans Mailbag #17

November 23, 2006 Paul Martin Comments Off on Narnia Fans Mailbag #17

Q: Hey!! I was wondering if there is a chance that you could do like a monthly update about Skandar! If you could that would be amazing!! Thanks! -Destani A: Hello Destani! I am actually […]

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Narnia Film News

Prince Caspian Shooting in New Zealand, more!

November 23, 2006 Paul Martin Comments Off on Prince Caspian Shooting in New Zealand, more!

Thanks to “TheWhiteWolf”, and a site called “The Technos Guild,” we can confirm that Prince Caspian will be shot in Auckland, New Zealand during February and March 2007. After shooting wraps in New Zealand, filming moves for a heftier four months of production in Prague, Czech Republic. We’re not sure if the shoot will move to Ireland, as was rumor. […]

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Narnia Film News

Casting Call for Glenstorm the Centaur!

November 17, 2006 Paul Martin Comments Off on Casting Call for Glenstorm the Centaur!

An actor is sought to play the role of Glenstorm in Prince Caspian. The requirement is for a male, aged 50+, black, preferably at least 6′ tall and of African descent, and with good upper body definition as he will be required to perform shirtless. The character is a Centaur, the leader of the Narnians. He is strong and imposing; dignified and honourable. Glenstorm is the father to many sons who fight alongside him in battle. This is the only role currently being cast. […]

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Editorials

If It Ain’t Broke, Break It–And Call This An Improvement

November 16, 2006 Joseph Ravitts Comments Off on If It Ain’t Broke, Break It–And Call This An Improvement

Much of the damage done in this world is done by people who don’t exactly mean to rebel against God–they just figure they have a better idea. And even in the peripheral zones of human creativity, it can happen that people make “improvements”–which AREN’T…. The existing Narnia movie, while I would have done a few things differently, does NOT feature any alterations or expansions which I would consider damaging…I am, for the record, confident that the future films WILL be done right, and that I will have no serious complaints. But perhaps it wouldn’t hurt to imagine (and so be forewarned against) some “anti-improvements” which could occur if scripts for the follow-on movies were to be written by writers who DON’T appreciate the vision of Mr. Lewis. “Prince Caspian” being already scripted, I’ll start with “Dawn Treader.”

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