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 10 October 2006
Nicole Kidman Will Star In New Line's "The Golden Compass"
LOS ANGELES (Jul. 31, 2006) – Nicole Kidman will star in New Line's "The Golden Compass," portraying the villainous and glamorous Mrs. Coulter. Shooting on the $150 million production, based on the first part of Phillip Pullman's "His Dark Materials" trilogy, is set for September at London's Shepperton Studios.
Chris Weitz is directing from his own script. Brit newcomer Dakota Blue Richards has already been cast for the lead role of Lyra Belacqua, who travels to a parallel universe to battle the forces of evil and rescue her best friend.
Scholastic Media's Deborah Forte is producing with Bill Carraro. New Line has staked out a release date of Nov. 16, 2007.
Kidman's Blossom Films signed a three-year, first-look feature film production deal earlier this year with 20th Century Fox and Fox 2000. Upcoming films include an untitled pic with Jennifer Jason Leigh for director Noah Baumbach; "Fur," a biopic of photographer Diane Arbus; Warner Bros. horror pic "The Visiting"; and Warner toon "Happy Feet."