HisDarkMaterials.org
HisDarkMaterials.org is one of the leading His Dark Materials websites, including information about The Golden Compass movie, the book trilogy, extensive fan art galleries, photographs of Philip Pullman, and related visual resources. It also contains a dæmon name generator, an active chatroom, a His Dark Materials role playing game, and an interactive encyclopedia. News is updated daily, with members being able to discuss news items. The website is also home to Cittàgazze.net, the world's largest His Dark Materials forum.
Movies
The Golden Compass
Books
Overview
The Golden Compass / Northern Lights
The Subtle Knife
The Amber Spyglass
Lyra’s Oxford
The Book of Dust
Features
The Golden Compass World Premiere
Cannes Filmfestival 2007
Alethiometer
Cartography
Last updated on 2 November 2008
Ian McShane
Ian McShane
Biography
Ian McShane (born 29 September 1942 in Lancashire, England) is a highly accomplished film, television and theatre actor. A secondary school teacher spurred his talent in a play and helped Ian to enrol in the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He has spent four decades adding memorable film, television and theatre credits to his repertoire. He is best known for his performance as the title character in the BCC series Lovejoy (1986-1994) and his critically acclaimed characterisation of Al Swearengen in the HBO series Deadwood (2004-). The latter role has earned Ian a Golden Globe award and an Emmy nomination for best actor in a drama series. His gruff voice will also be heard portraying villains in the upcoming computer-generated Shrek 3 (2007) and Kung Fu Panda (2007) movies.
Selected filmography
- (2008) Madagascar 2 - De Eye the Tiger (voice)
- (2008) Kung Fu Panda - Tai Lung (voice)
- (2007) His Dark Materials: The Golden Compass - Ragnar Sturlusson (voice)
- (2007) Shrek the Third - Captain Hook (voice)
- (2004-2006) (TV Drama) Deadwood - Al Swearengen
- (2003) Agent Cody Banks - Dr. Brinkman
- (1986-1994) (TV Drama) Lovejoy - Lovejoy