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Critics' Choice Awards Nominations for Dakota and TGC
Item published on 12th Dec 2007. 4 comments.
The first awards recognition of Dakota Blue Richard's talents in The Golden Compass comes with her being nominated for the Best Young Actress award in…
Film Compared with Weitz's Original and Stoppard's Initial Scripts
Item published on 11th Dec 2007. 9 comments.
New York magazine has gotten hold of both Sir Tom Stoppard's 2003 draft and Chris Weitz's original 2003 screenplay and reports that had "Stoppard's screenplay…
Chris Weitz Answers Fan Questions: Part IV
Item published on 10th Dec 2007. 0 comments.
MTV has its fourth and final round of questions with The Golden Compass director Chris Weitz. This round, Weitz answers questions on the possibilities…
US Box Office Estimates: $26.1 million; $55m from International Territories
Item published on 9th Dec 2007. 7 comments.
Early estimates of the US weekend box office results predict The Golden Compass topping the charts, beating movies like Enchanted and Beowulf with a US$26.1…
In-depth Interview with Chris Weitz
Item published on 9th Dec 2007. 2 comments.
MoviesOnline.ca interviewed director Chris Weitz at the Los Angeles premiere and touched some very interesting subjects. Chris Weitz talks about some…
Weitz Hopes To Make A Director's Cut
Item published on 8th Dec 2007. 15 comments.
MTV reports that director Chris Weitz and cast members Daniel Craig and Eva Green are hoping that an extended version of the film will be made available…
Live Event and Video with Philip Pullman
Item published on 7th Dec 2007. 1 comment.
On December 9th - only two days from today - Philip Pullman will be on UK cinemas screens, live via satellite, at 4.40pm, broadcast from Oxford's Phoenix…
Mixed Reviews From the US
Item published on 7th Dec 2007. 5 comments.
Influential critic Roger Ebert has given The Golden Compass his highest rating of 4 stars calling the film a "darker, deeper fantasy epic than the…
High UK Opening Day Figures
Item published on 7th Dec 2007. 1 comment.
Variety reports that The Golden Compass pulled in US$1.9 million from its opening day on Wednesday. The film looks likely to be on course for a successful…
Chris Weitz Answers Fan Questions: Part III
Item published on 6th Dec 2007. 9 comments.
MTV goes its third round of interview questions with Chris Weitz as they talk about casting, special effects, and Chris's own favorite scene. Next week…
Humanists to Honour Philip Pullman
Item published on 5th Dec 2007. 1 comment.
The American Humanist Association announced today that Philip Pullman, esteemed author of the controversial book, "The Golden Compass" --which has been…
First 5 Minutes of The Golden Compass
Item published on 4th Dec 2007. 22 comments.
For those of you who can't wait until the movie is released, Yahoo! Movies has made available the first five minutes of the film. The footage features…
The Golden Compass New York Premiere
Item published on 3rd Dec 2007. 3 comments.
New York City's Ziegfriend Theater was home to the The Golden Compass premiere last night with all of the talent attending the event. Like in London,…
Philip Pullman's review of The Golden Compass
Item published on 2nd Dec 2007. 8 comments.
Philip Pullman has written a piece in The Times in which he defends Northern Lights as well as the book's adapations into both movie and theatre stageplay.…
Video: Ice Bears Featurette and more
Item published on 1st Dec 2007. 1 comment.
A featurette on the ice bears highlights Director Chris Weitz, and author Philip Pullman. Dakota Blue Richards talks about working with the panserbjørne…
US Sneak Peak of The Golden Compass
Item published on 1st Dec 2007. 8 comments.
800 movie theaters across the US will be showing sneak previews of The Golden Compass movie today, December 1. Check out the map to see which theaters…
Inkworks Trading Cards
Item published on 1st Dec 2007. 1 comment.
The Golden Compass: Inkworks Premium Trading Cards This Inkworks release highlights the different premium trading card categories, including the pieceworks…
Dakota Blue Richards about The Golden Compass videogame
Item published on 30th Nov 2007. 2 comments.
SEGA did an interview with Dakota Blue Richards and asked her about her experience as a voice actor, her gaming experience and The Golden Compass game.…
Golden Compass Nominated For 5 Satellite Awards
Item published on 30th Nov 2007. 2 comments.
Hollywood's award season begins with the announcement of the nominees for the 2007 Satellite Awards given by the International Press Academy. The Golden…
Downtime 30 November
Item published on 30th Nov 2007. 0 comments.
Just as it's not easy being green, it's not easy being popular either. It seems that so many people dropped by last night that our server complained and…
Assorted Golden Compass Reviews (updated)
Item published on 29th Nov 2007. 12 comments.
Various media outlets have published reviews of The Golden Compass and they are mostly positive. Many single out the impressive visual effects and the…
Red Carpet Premiere Video Report with Philip Pullman, Chris Weitz and more
Item published on 28th Nov 2007. 7 comments.
A few hundred people turned up yesterday to catch a glimpse of the stars from The Golden Compass and to feel the atmosphere. All notable talent in the…
Interviews with Sam Elliott and Eva Green
Item published on 28th Nov 2007. 8 comments.
This tuesday we got to do a couple of interviews on camera in London. Sam Elliott and Eva Green were up for a short talk which you can view below. Chris…
Guardian review: ****
Item published on 27th Nov 2007. 4 comments.
The Guardian has published a four-star review of "The Golden Compass": "It has no other challengers as this year's big Christmas movie."…
Pullman: Catholic boycotters are 'nitwits'
Item published on 27th Nov 2007. 11 comments.
TimesOnline reports: The British author Philip Pullman has attacked leading American Catholics as "nitwits" after they called for a boycott…
Roundtable transcripts: Interviews with cast members, Chris Weitz and Deborah Forte
Item published on 27th Nov 2007. 0 comments.
This monday we've attended roundtable interviews in three of the four rooms they were in. Daniel Craig, Dakota Blue Richards, Eva Green, Sam Elliot, director…
The Golden Compass: Our Reviews (updated)
Item published on 25th Nov 2007. 15 comments.
As our review of The Golden Compass film is such a major event we've written two version: one for those who have read the book, and one for those who…
Music to Our Ears: The Golden Compass Soundtrack
Item published on 25th Nov 2007. 6 comments.
The soundtrack to the Golden Compass lies, as the book does, with recurring themes. The key of each piece within the music seems relatively similar to…
Exclusive Game Levels Revealed
Item published on 24th Nov 2007. 0 comments.
Where does the action start? This is the all-important question – should the computer game start in the same place as the book and film, or with…
Listen to Kate Bush's Song 'Lyra'
Item published on 23rd Nov 2007. 9 comments.
Kate Bush's new song 'Lyra', which will be played over the end-credits of the film, made its radio premiere on BBC Radio 6. The song starts playing 44…
Chris Weitz Answers Fan Questions: Part II
Item published on 22nd Nov 2007. 1 comment.
Last week Chris Weitz answered a round of fan questions on MTV.com and he returns to answer more, including one that we asked on the purported "agenda"…
More New Clips, Props from The Golden Compass (updated)
Item published on 21st Nov 2007. 10 comments.
Yahoo! Movies brings us two new shorts as film clips continue to roll out. "Contract" features an extended look at Iorek's recovering his armor,…
Movie Timeline for The Golden Compass
Item published on 21st Nov 2007. 0 comments.
If you’re new to the His Dark Materials trilogy, think you may have missed something important, or perhaps have just been sleeping a great deal…
Two New Shorts from The Golden Compass
Item published on 20th Nov 2007. 4 comments.
Moviefone.com adds a new short sequence from The Golden Compass film, featuring Lyra telling Iorek the location of his armour. The second new clip comes…
The Golden Compass: (Not) Our First Impressions
Item published on 20th Nov 2007. 8 comments.
There are 3 main obstacles facing The Golden Compass's success. First of all, do the (lack of?) religious elements damage the viewing experience? Secondly,…
Beyond The Golden Lawsuit
Item published on 20th Nov 2007. 1 comment.
MTV draws our attention to the following: Just as New Line has stepped up its marketing campaign for its upcoming movie "The Golden Compass,"…
All The Soundtrack Information You Need
Item published on 19th Nov 2007. 4 comments.
Ladies and gentlemen, HisDarkMaterials.org is proud to present you with all the soundtrack information you could possibly need. First of all, we've just…
The Golden Compass: Two New Clips
Item published on 19th Nov 2007. 11 comments.
IGN.com posts a new clip from The Golden Compass. Titled 'A Bear's Armor,' it features the longest piece of continuous acting from both Ian McKellan…
Lack of Morality in Golden Compass/His Dark Materials
Item published on 17th Nov 2007. 14 comments.
Catholic.org recently interviewed Pete Vere and Sandra Miesel, co-authors of the book Pied Piper of Atheism: Philip Pullman and Children's Fantasy, regarding…
New Book Critiquing His Dark Materials Available
Item published on 16th Nov 2007. 6 comments.
Online book store Ignatius.com now has the anti-His Dark Materials book Pied Piper of Atheism available. The book aims to inform readers of the atheism…
Taiwanese Pop Singer Voted
Item published on 16th Nov 2007. 8 comments.
Yahoo! Taiwan reports that Ella in Taiwan Pop music group S.H.E was selected through an internet survey as the Chinese Lyra, the heroine in the upcoming…
Another Take on The Golden Compass Controversy
Item published on 15th Nov 2007. 2 comments.
Marc T. Newman, reviewer/critic of ExileStreet.com has taken yet another religious approach to the upcoming Golden Compass film. He suggests that instead…
Golden Compass Sequel a Very Real Possibility
Item published on 15th Nov 2007. 2 comments.
MTV reports today on the changes made to the Golden Compass movie ending, and how that will determine the fate of any future sequels in the His Dark Materials…
Chris Weitz Answers Fan Questions
Item published on 15th Nov 2007. 7 comments.
Chris Weitz has agreed to answer questions from fans on MTV.com's Movie Blog and addresses concerns such as the controversy over religious references…
Seven New TV Spots and PG-13 Rating Confirmed
Item published on 14th Nov 2007. 13 comments.
TheMovieBox.net has made available seven of the TV spots currently airing on US television. The short advertisements, which have been running for the…
Corgi Announces Golden Compass Toy Lines
Item published on 14th Nov 2007. 0 comments.
Corgi International has announced their range of toys and collectibles to coincide with the release of The Golden Compass. This includes 3 3/4 inch scale…
Kate Bush Contributes Original Song
Item published on 14th Nov 2007. 5 comments.
The official blog reports that acclaimed English singer Kate Bush will pen an original song entitled "Lyra" for the end credits of The Golden…
Christians vs. The Golden Compass: 4 Approaches
Item published on 14th Nov 2007. 15 comments.
The Christian lobby which was set in motion by the Catholic League's boycott has now been joined by various other parties each trying to warn for The…
Pullman on Dust, Theology, and Freedom of Thought
Item published on 10th Nov 2007. 1 comment.
In an interview with Donna Freitas, the author of both the book and film Killing the Imposter God, Philip Pullman discussed his own take on the His Dark…
IGN: Concept Art and Storyboards
Item published on 9th Nov 2007. 0 comments.
IGN.com has posted some concept art from The Golden Compass. Be sure to check out the image gallery with newly-added storyboards including the development…
Marketing The Golden Compass
Item published on 7th Nov 2007. 1 comment.
Variety magazine reports on the extensive marketing campaign being undertaken by New Line in promotion of The Golden Compass. The total value of brand-backed…
Interview With Costume Designer Ruth Myers
Item published on 7th Nov 2007. 1 comment.
Costume designer for The Golden Compass, Ruth Myers, who is slated to win a Career Achievement Award from the Costume Designers Guild next year was interviewed…
Pullman In New York: Fan Report, Photos and Video
Item published on 7th Nov 2007. 7 comments.
Philip Pullman visited the Barnes & Noble Union Square in New York City, which HDM.org staff member JParry was lucky enough to attend. His write-up…
Chris Weitz's Internal Compass
Item published on 6th Nov 2007. 1 comment.
The LA Times' Gina Piccalo wrote the following insightful article about The Golden compass and Chris Weitz quest to bring the novel to the silver screen.…
Interview: Pullman Not Promoting Atheism
Item published on 2nd Nov 2007. 3 comments.
Philip Pullman addressed several issues, including claims that the His Dark Material books are anti-Catholic and promote atheism, raised by readers of…
New Line Cinema and WWF launch Global Warming awareness campaign
Item published on 1st Nov 2007. 2 comments.
New Line Cinema and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) are launching a Global Warming awareness campaign to help educate the public about the impact global warming…
Responses To Snopes.com Article and Anti-Religion Claims
Item published on 1st Nov 2007. 5 comments.
Philip Nel, a Professor of English, and Donna Freitas, a Professor of Religion, have each written separate responses to the criticisms mounted towards…
Philip Pullman at The Times Center
Item published on 31st Oct 2007. 3 comments.
Webblogger of educating alice was in attendance at the October 30th talk with Philip Pullman at The Times Center in New York. Her event write-up follows.…
Write-up: Trailer Debut Party and Video
Item published on 30th Oct 2007. 1 comment.
If you were unable to attend the October 9th Trailer Debut Party in New York City, you've not been forgotten. Contest winner and attendee Aimee has written…
The World of The Golden Compass scans
Item published on 29th Oct 2007. 4 comments.
Our friends at QuesteOscureMaterie.it have alerted us to a series of images scans from the tie-in book "The World of The Golden Compass." Notably,…
'Nicole Kidman Is Golden In Holiday Smash'; Coldplay To Feature In Soundtrack?
Item published on 29th Oct 2007. 7 comments.
A columnist for FOX News, who has seen about half an hour of footage (Cannes preview and some production material) from The Golden Compass, expects that…
New Golden Compass Featurette: Flying With Witches
Item published on 28th Oct 2007. 5 comments.
MSN Video have added a new behind-the-scenes featurette on the witches of the Golden Compass universe similar to the earlier featurette on dæmons.…
Philip Pullman In Chicago
Item published on 28th Oct 2007. 4 comments.
The Chicago Sun-Times has a couple of articles on Philip Pullman who will be a part of the Chicago Humanities Festival. He talks about the film ("It…
Tests of faith over 'Compass'
Item published on 26th Oct 2007. 5 comments.
The LA Times has published an extensive feature on the controversies surrounding the film adaptation of The Golden Compass: In adapting Philip Pullman's…
Quiz Book Scans, Trading Cards, Board Game, Action Figures And Other Merchandise
Item published on 25th Oct 2007. 7 comments.
The Official Movie Quiz Book provides never before seen pictures and information on changes and clarifications regarding the movie. We also bring attention…
Video Game Event: The Golden Compass
Item published on 20th Oct 2007. 0 comments.
On the 17th of October, HisDarkMaterials.org was invited to attend a press preview of the new The Golden Compass video game. The event was held at FrankPR's…
Pullman Interview with French HDM Community
Item published on 18th Oct 2007. 1 comment.
In August, our friends at the French His Dark Materials website, Cittàgazze.com conducted an interview with Pullman. Below is a transcript of the…
Pullman Interview with Israeli HDM Community (Image Updates)
Item published on 18th Oct 2007. 6 comments.
Back in August, our friends from the Israeli HDM community HDM.co.il had a meeting and interview with His Dark Materials author Philip Pullman. The following…
Happy Birthday to Philip Pullman
Item published on 18th Oct 2007. 7 comments.
October 19th marks His Dark Materials author Philip Pullman's Birthday, and we'd like to wish him all the best. With help from some of our friends in…
Pullman Book Signing in NYC
Item published on 18th Oct 2007. 2 comments.
His Dark Materials author Philip Pullman will be at a Barnes & Noble in New York City on November 1 at a book signing event. The event is open to…
VFX: A Visit to Rhythm & Hues
Item published on 17th Oct 2007. 5 comments.
Earlier this week, HisDarkMaterials.org was invited to Los Angeles for a Visual Effects (VFX) event at Rhythm & Hues, a first-of-its-kind gathering…
Discovering The Golden Compass Competition
Item published on 15th Oct 2007. 19 comments.
HisDarkMaterials.org's pleased to announce that we'll be giving away one copy of the excellent Discovering The Golden Compass book (read our review) inscribed…
A message from Philip Pullman to His Dark Materials fans
Item published on 11th Oct 2007. 23 comments.
Following up on the stir that Chris Weitz' statement regarding the ending of The Golden Compass has been causing, the book's author Philip Pullman had…
The Golden Compass Trailer Launched
Item published on 10th Oct 2007. 42 comments.
The final trailer of The Golden Compass has just been launched at a big event held at Rockfeller Center, NYC hosted by Sam Elliot. The trailer has just…
Catholic group says film sells atheism to kids, launches boycott
Item published on 9th Oct 2007. 18 comments.
While many fans are furious about the religious themes being removed from The Golden Compass, a religious group called The Catholic League has launched…
Weitz: Replacing Nonso Anozie was studio decision
Item published on 9th Oct 2007. 0 comments.
In a talk with Empire Chris Weitz has confirmed that actors Kathy Bates will voice Hester, Ian McKellen has replaced Nonso Anozie as the voice of Iorek…
A message from Chris Weitz to His Dark Materials fans
Item published on 9th Oct 2007. 53 comments.
On the day of the trailer launch we have received a message from Chris Weitz – director of The Golden Compass – for you, the fans of His Dark…
New Golden Compass Teaser Trailer and Videogame Interviews
Item published on 9th Oct 2007. 8 comments.
IGN Movies has released a short teaser for the official teaser trailer for The Golden Compass movie. The new footage includes Iorek Byrnison voiced by…
HDM.org: Trailer Debut Party
Item published on 8th Oct 2007. 12 comments.
New Line is debuting the Official Theatrical Trailer for The Golden Compass on October 9th at 8:30 p.m. EST. Surrounding the release, a New Line party,…
Kathy Bates Voicing Hester and Ian McKellen Voicing Iorek? (Updated)
Item published on 5th Oct 2007. 11 comments.
Comingsoon.net reports that the voices of high-profile actors Kathy Bates and Sir Ian McKellen will be featuring in the The Golden Compass. The article…