Movie Magic magazine released an issue mostly dedicated to “The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.” The issue includes:
An “Introduction” by the editors of the Movie Magic.
“C.S. Lewis and the World of Narnia”: This is a brief biography of C.S. Lewis that focuses mostly on how his life influenced the creation of the Narnia series.
“Secrets of ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'”: This part is a “making of” article for “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.” It features quotes from director Andrew Adamson, notes about how the cast was selected (quotes Tilda Swinton and James McAvoy), and a discussion on the challenges of bringing Narnia to the screen with special effects and WETA.
“William Moseley Returns to Narnia”: An in-depth, four-page interview with William Moseley (Peter Pevensie) about coming back to Narnia and about Peter’s character in “Prince Caspian”.
“Anna Popplewell’s Call to Action”: A three-page interview with Anna Popplewell (Susan Pevensie), which discusses Susan’s maturation in “Prince Caspian”, Anna’s feelings about returning to the set of Narnia, and how Anna feels about leaving Narnia behind after “Prince Caspian.”
“Georgie Henley’s Encore as Lucy Pevensie”: A two-page interview with Georgie Henley (Lucy Pevensie). Georgie discusses returning for “Prince Caspian”, her role in “The Voyage of the Dawn Treader”, and “Dawn Treader” director Michael Apted.
“Skandar Keynes–Warrior in Training”: A two-page interview with Skandar Keynes (Edmund Pevensie). Skandar shares his thoughts about being on the set of “Prince Caspian”, his role in the fight scenes, and director Michael Apted.
“Ben Barnes Is Prince Caspian”: A four-page interview with Ben Barnes, who talks about Caspian’s character (including the rivalry between Caspian and Peter), joining the Narnia cast, his role in “The Voyage of the ‘Dawn Treader'”, and working with CGI characters.
“The ‘Prince Caspian’ News Diary”: A timeline of the production of “Prince Caspian” from December 2005 to February 2007. This article is basically a list/summary of press releases about “Prince Caspian” and other future Narnia movies.
“Directing Prince Caspian”: Director Andrew Adamson discusses what he learned from “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”, working with child actors and CGI, and the challenges of making “Prince Caspian” into a movie.
“Meet the Narnia Costume Designer”: An article about Isis Mussenden (costume designer for the Narnia movies) and her work on the costumes of “Prince Caspian” and the upcoming “Voyage of the ‘Dawn Treader'”.
“Who’s Who in the Magical World of Narnia”: Brief biographies of the major characters in “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” and “Prince Caspian”, including Jadis the White Witch, Aslan, Mr. Tumnus, the Beavers and Badgers, Professor Digory Kirke, Reepicheep, and Oreius.
The rest of the magazine is about other summer movies, such as “The Dark Knight”, “Iron Man”, and “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince”.
This issue of Movie Magic is available until August 4th, 2008 at most bookstores and is priced at $9.95.
