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Transformed by Narnia by Sarah Pardoe

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. […]

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Narnia Film News

Chronicles of Narnia Exhibition to Open at The Franklin in Philadelphia in November

“The Chronicles of Narnia: The Exhibition” will make its East Coast debut at The Franklin in Philadelphia on November 28, 2008, one of the biggest family weekends of the year. Based on the blockbuster film series and C.S. Lewis’ beloved fictional books, the 10,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art entertainment and educational exhibition will offer visitors the opportunity to tour scenes from the famed literary fantasy world of Narnia. Through authentic costumes, props and set dressings from the magical Narnia films, visitors will enter three-dimensional settings that combine the wonders of science with aspects of fantasy. […]

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Narnia Musicals

Narnia hits the Stage in Chicagoland

The Paramount Theater in Aurora, Illinois will be hosting the Theatreworks USA musical, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. There will be three shows on Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 9:30am, 11:45 am and 7pm. Family-friendly entertainment. […]

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Narnia Film News

‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ animator Bill Melendez dies

If you were at LionCon 2008, you’d have learned that the animated version of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” is partially responsible for my love of Narnia today. I grew up watching that version of the story, and have it on DVD today.

The creative force behind the style of that animated version has passed away. […]

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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe makes KIDS FIRST! Top 100 Kid Films

Regardless of who compiles the list, any compilation of the most universally sound, creatively inspiring, and ethically robust animated feature films should require as comprehensive a list of qualifications as it does acknowledge the influence of the animated form. For KIDS FIRST!, a non-profit media observance group that provides news and information on children’s entertainment, that list of qualifications is rooted in the culture that contributing parents hope to teach their children as they continue to grow and learn. The KIDS FIRST! Top 100 Kid Films includes more than 45 animated feature films; many classics, some more contemporary. […]

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Narnia Film News

Mark Johnson Looks ahead to Dawn Treader

“The beauty of these fantasy films, like Lord of the Rings and like Narnia, is it’s almost like opera, it’s bigger than life,” says Narnia’s producer, Mark Johnson. “It will take you to a world where there are talking animals and giants and pure evil to overcome. […]

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From Mr. Tumnus to Bilbo Baggins?

There’s a rumor that is about to spread, starting at “My Park Magazine.” That rumor is that James McAvoy, Mr. Tumnus in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, is close to signing to play Bilbo Baggins in Guillermo del Toro’s The Hobbit. […]