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While NarniaFans is a primarily a website devoted to CS Lewis and The Chronicles of Narnia, not only do we love to share the works of other authors who were lovingly inspired by his works, or those of his contemporaries like JRR Tolkien, we also love sharing with our readers news concerning...

Hey, everybody! Welcome back to Tumnus’ Bookshelf, where we review any and all books written by, about, and inspired by CS Lewis, The Land of Narnia, and The Inklings. For today’s review, we will be looking at Professor Jeffrey W. Barbeau’s new book, The Last Romantic: CS Lewis, English...

Yeah, I hope it was leaked early in talks so that they can gauge fan reaction. If they look... it's kind of a mess right now. I would guess about 1/20 people is actually okay with the idea... if that. And that's the people who think this means Aslan will be female in the film. We don't yet know...

Dive into a discussion facilitated by S.M. Dunning and Monika Hilder (co-founders and co-directors of the Inklings Institute of Canada), about the Oxfordian literary group comprised of C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Charles Williams and Owen Barfield, who elevated the genre of fantasy writing and...

A few days ago, a site we never heard of called Nexus Point News reported that Meryl Streep was in talks to play Aslan in the upcoming Narnia film directed by Greta Gerwig. There were many reasons to second guess the validity of the article: The proximity to April Fool’s Day. It was published...

Well, April Fools Day has come and gone. Sadly, it appears that after much care and planning to write some fun satirical articles another website I had never heard of stole our thunder with an outlandish claim that cannot be substantiated by any reputable sources. This of course, meant no one...

With the announcement of Greta Gerwig’s involvement in the Narnia franchise many fans have wondered what this would mean for the musical tone of the Narnia franchise. Added to it the confusing statements from Amy Pascal about it being “all about Rock and roll” have left fans wondering if it’ll...

One of the best shows for children and families, Bluey, is gearing up for an exciting new special. The BBC, together with Ludo studios is producing a brand-new hour long special “Bluey’s Narnia Adventure.” “Bluey is all about the wonder of imagination, the joy of childhood, the fun of...

While Greta Gerwig’s new Narnia adaptation appears to be running full steam ahead, many fans know all too well how quickly an adaptation can be delayed, if not outright cancelled. This was certainly the case for Joe Johnston’s adaptation of The Silver Chair back when Walden Media still held the...

Hey, everybody! Welcome back to Tumnus’ Bookshelf, where we review any and all books written by, about, and inspired by CS Lewis, The Land of Narnia, and The Inklings. For today’s review, we will be looking at Sarah Arthur’s novel Once a Castle, the second novel in her Carrick Hall series...

The creative team behind Netflix’s upcoming Chronicles of Narnia adaptation continues to grow, and the latest addition brings serious visual effects (VFX) firepower. Kris Wright, a seasoned VFX designer with a wealth of experience in both feature films and advertising, has officially joined the...

Netflix’s Chronicles of Narnia adaptation just added another powerhouse to its creative team. Dermot Power, a veteran concept artist with an eye for crafting stunning fantasy and sci-fi worlds, has officially joined Greta Gerwig’s Narnia project. And if his past work is any indication, this...

Netflix’s journey into Narnia continues to take shape, and one of the latest talents to step through the wardrobe is acclaimed production designer James Chinlund. With a résumé that reads like a who’s who of visually stunning films—including Jon Favreau’s The Lion King, Matt Reeves’ The Batman...

Hey, everybody! Welcome back to “Through a New Wardrobe”, where we sit down and chat with some of today’s hottest writers who have been influenced by CS Lewis and the Land of Narnia. For today’s interview we sit down with our friend, author Sarah Arthur, and discuss her new book Once a Castle...

In a groundbreaking move, Netflix has officially announced that its adaptation of C.S. Lewis’s cherished series, The Chronicles of Narnia, will grace IMAX theaters worldwide starting Thanksgiving Day 2026. This marks the first time since 2010 that Narnia will return to the big screen, offering...