Movies & TV

Walt Disney Pictures’ “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader” is now in pre-production and casting directors are accepting photos and resumes from talent.

Wouldn’t you know it, just as Prince Caspian is about to be released to DVD and Blu-ray Disc, a BBC documentary is announced that won’t air until Easter. Not that I blame them… that is pure marketing.

Return to the magical world of Narnia in the second installment of C.S. Lewis’ timeless epic, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, coming to market on December 2, 2008 from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment. Packed with exclusive featurettes, interviews and deleted scenes, the entertainment title of the year is available on DVD and Blu-ray Hi-Def, as well as a special two-disc Collectors Edition perfect for holiday giving. The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian packaging also includes a special DisneyFile, a digital copy of the movie that can be viewed on a variety of portable devices for the whole family to enjoy anytime, anywhere.

Disney says it will offer free subway rides to strangers across the United States to celebrate the DVD and Blu-Ray release of “Prince Caspian.”

“The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe” will make its basic cable television premiere on ABC Family as part of the network’s “25 Days of Christmas” programming event in December.

In both Narnia movies, The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe and Prince Caspian, creatures from Narnia have filled the screen with unique and mystical appearances. Thanks to both the makeup and prosthetics team and the costume team, Narnia is truly brought to life.

Here are two pieces of concept art from The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. The first features the Dawn Treader itself, the second is when Lucy is exploring the Magician’s house.

Last week, I got an e-mail offering the opportunity to interview Ben Barnes. He had played Prince Caspian in the latest Narnia film and will be reprising that role when they film Voyage of the Dawn Treader. He is looking forward to that film, greatly, as we all are.