C.S. Lewis Books
Christian Music Planet interview with Mark Johnson
Behind the Scenes of the Chronicles of Narnia. What does it take to pull off a major motion picture that is aspiring to the hallowed, rare status of blockbuster? […]
Mark Johnson
Harry Gregson-Williams
Beyond the Lamp Post – A Narnia Scoring Photo Essay
SoundtrackNet has visited a scoring session for the adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. The film was directed by Andrew Adamson and produced by Oscar-winning producer Mark Johnson. The music for the fantasy epic is being written by Harry Gregson-Williams, whose previous works include Ridley Scott’s Kingdom of Heaven and music for Shrek 1 and 2. […]
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Comic-Con 2005 Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Panel
Walt Disney Pictures/Walden Media present The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe— Journey through the wardrobe and into the extraordinary world of Narnia for a revealing look at Walt Disney Pictures/Walden Media’s spectacular new film based on the C. S. Lewis classic. […]
Narnia Film News
Empire Magazine Talks to Tilda Swinton and Mark Johnson
From the British movie magazine EMPIRE: It’s no surprise that, when first approached to play the evil queen of frostbitten fantasy-world Narnia, Tilda Swinton had reservations. After all, why would a British arthouse doyenne, best […]
Narnia Film News
Worldwide Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Trailer Debut on May 7th
Within a 48-hour period surrounding this domestic launch, the international “roadblock†(dubbed in over 11 languages) will similarly introduce the trailer around the world, with simulcasts on popular programs in such countries as the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Korea, and Latin America. In addition to the broadcast launches, each territory will partner with print and online outlets to maximize exposure […]
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USA Today ranks The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe among top 5 to see in 2005
USA Today ranks five big pictures that are sure to pop your corn in 2005. And when we say big, we mean big. Big budgets, big concepts, big directors, big effects — especially that hairy beast who goes ape in King Kong, and we don’t mean Jack Black. Intentionally omitted is the most anticipated film event of the summer, the opening May 20 of Star Wars, Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, in which George Lucas finally brings his multigenerational space opera to a close. The only suspense is whether this prequel goes out with a bang or a bust. […]
Narnia Film News
Narnia Set Pictures from Tisá, Czech Republic!
Production on The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe moved down to the Czech Republic this month. Pictures from what exactly they are doing down there are now up at a (Czech) website. […]
Interviews
JoBlo Interviews Producer Mark Johnson about The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Here is Mark Johnson (along with the film’s unit publicist, Ernie Malik who chimes in on a few occasions) chatting about this epic retelling of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe! […]
Narnia Film News
Brian Cox is the Voice of Aslan!
Acclaimed actor Brian Cox has been cast as the Voice of Aslan! On the casting of Cox, producer Mark Johnson says, “Brian has an amazing resonance to his voice, a certain majesty, which suits Aslan perfectly…I’ve always found Brian to be so versatile…we first talked to Brian about the role of Aslan maybe nine months ago, and I’m so glad it worked out.” […]
Narnia Film News
Producer Mark Johnson on “The Chronicles of Narnia”
Q: At what point will the decision be made to start on the next one? Opening weekend, or even before? MARK: You know, technically, I’ve heard that there is some reluctance to start the sequel […]