The Chronicles of Narnia

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i wonder when will it arrive in Malaysia

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i wonder when will it arrive in Malaysia

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The same time as in Australia? I hope it's like some other DVDs and we get it before the USA!!

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Ireland Considered for Narnia

 

The Irish Independent reports that scouts are inspecting possible locations for Prince Caspian in Ireland. In The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, the exteriors of Narnia were represented by locations in New Zealand and the Czech Republic.

 

 

Hoping for lion’s share of Narnia sequel

 

Ireland is being targeted as a likely location for a sequel to the Christmas movie blockbuster ’The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’. Disney scouts are here checking out locations in several counties for ’Prince Caspian’, based on the next book in Belfast-born author CS Lewis’s ’The Chronicles of Narnia’ series.

 

Irish film industry chiefs are keeping their fingers crossed that Disney will opt for Ireland. More than €200m was spent on the production of ’The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’, which was made in New Zealand and has already grossed €600m worldwide since its December release.

 

There have been secret talks with Irish filmmakers who, if the venture goes ahead, would be involved as co-producers of ’Prince Caspian’. A top industry source said: "The location scouts have been here for two weeks. They have also been looking at sites in Britain. They know from previous experience what is available in terms of production facilities in Ireland. We’re hoping they will find locations here that suit. They have to make their minds up pretty soon. They want to start filming by autumn. They want to use the same young actors who played the characters in ’The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’."

 

Director Andrew Adamson said: "If we don’t make it now we’ll never be able to, because they will be too old."

 

Source: http://www.narniaweb.com

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Prince Caspian Given Go-Ahead

 

BURBANK, Calif., Feb. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media, in collaboration with Academy Award®-nominated director Andrew Adamson, have begun pre-production on "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian," the next big screen installment of the "Narnia" Chronicles, and the follow-up to the international blockbuster, "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe," it was announced today (2/2). The latter film, based on the works of C. S. Lewis, has attracted legions of moviegoers all over the world and has grossed in excess of $637.8 million to date at the worldwide box office. It also received three Academy Award® nominations earlier this week. Internationally, "Narnia" already ranks as Buena Vista’s top grossing live-action release of all-time (surpassing both "Armageddon" and "Pirates of the Caribbean") with its gross to date of $359.4 million." Domestically, the film’s gross currently stands at $278 million and has already established itself as the Studio’s third highest-grossing live-action film of all-time. The film is on track to become Buena Vista’s all-time live-action champ, surpassing "Pirates of the Caribbean’s" worldwide gross of $655 million.

 

"The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian," will reunite most of the principal cast and creative team responsible for "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe." Andrew Adamson ("Shrek," "Shrek 2") will reprise his role as director, in addition to serving as a producer, and co-writer (in collaboration with Christopher Markus and Steve McFeeley). Production is set to begin later this year for a Christmas 2007 release. "Prince Caspian" finds the Pevensie siblings pulled back into the land of Narnia, where a thousand years have passed since they left. The children are once again enlisted to join the colorful creatures of Narnia in combating an evil villain who prevents the rightful Prince from ruling the land. "Prince Caspian" was first published in 1951, and is the second book in the seven-book series written by Lewis. It was intended as a continuation of "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe." Lewis’ "The Chronicles of Narnia" have sold over 100 million copies worldwide, and continues to be one of the best loved and most popular series of all time.

 

Commenting on the announcement, Dick Cook, chairman of The Walt Disney Studios, said, "We’re thrilled to be working with such a great director as Andrew, and our friends at Walden Media, in bringing the next chapter of the ’Narnia’ chronicles to the big screen. Moviegoers around the world were unanimous in their love and enthusiasm for ’The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe,’ and ’Prince Caspian’ offers lots of new thrills and adventures in this magical land. The C. S. Lewis books are a rich source of inspiration for great storytelling, and this book spotlights some wonderful new heroes, and villains, along with many of the characters we came to love so much in the first film."

 

Cary Granat, co-founder and CEO of Walden Media, added, "Andrew Adamson, who possesses an unparalleled passion and vision for the ’Narnia’ books, brought C. S. Lewis’ world to life in an imaginative and exciting way. With ’Prince Caspian,’ moviegoers will have an opportunity to revisit the magic of Narnia, encountering exciting new creatures and lands within Narnia alongside their favorite characters from these beloved books. Dick Cook and Disney have been amazing partners on this project and we look forward to working with them on this and other future installments in the ’Narnia’ franchise."

 

Adamson said, "Making ’The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe’ couldn’t have been a more rewarding experience, not just in terms of creative achievement and audience response, but also because of the family we formed during production. ’Prince Caspian’ not only gives me an opportunity to challenge my imagination with another classic story, it also allows me to work alongside the many talented artists who contributed to the first film, and of course to collaborate again with ’The Pevensies,’ Georgie, Skandar, Anna, and William."

 

Source: http://www.narniaweb.com

 

It's official!!! I can't wait till it comes out!!!

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Adamson Back On Board

 

The Hollywood Reporter writes that Andrew Adamson will be returning to direct Prince Caspian. Read the complete article here.

 

 

’Narnia 2’ gearing up, Adamson in

 

Andrew Adamson is set to return to the director’s chair, having just inked a deal to helm "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian." Adamson also will serve as a producer and co-writer, collaborating with returning scribes Christopher Markus and Steve McFeeley. The principal cast is coming back, as is producer Mark Johnson.

 

A screenplay is not yet written, but production is scheduled to begin this year with an eye toward a Christmas 2007 release.

 

"I’m unbelievably relieved that what we hoped has happened," Walden Media co-founder and CEO Cary Granat said about the success of the first film. "It reminds me of when I was kid and saw clouds and wondered how it would be to touch one. And when you’re an adult and you’re on a mountain and actually have a chance to touch one, all you can think is, How cool! We’re incredibly elated right now."

 

About Adamson returning, Granat added, "To me, the most exciting aspect of all of this is that there is so much that Andrew wanted to express and do in the first film, and now he’ll have a chance to."

 

It's so good to know that Andrew's gonna be directing this one too!! Now we know it's definately gonna be a quality film, just like the first one!!

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Inspired By Soundtrack Nominated for GMA Award

 

According the to the Gospel Music Association the Inspired By soundtrack has been nominated for a GMA Music Award (formerly called the Dove Award). The Inspired By soundtrack has music from Christian artists inspired by the film.

 

The album has been has been nominated for the Special Event Album of the Year award and is up against Come Let Us Adore Him, Happy Christmas Volume Four, Passion: How Great is Our God, and WoW Christmas Green.

 

The award ceremony will be held on April 5, 2006 - just one day after the Narnia DVD is released.

 

Source: http://www.narniaweb.com

 

I hope the Soundtrack wins!! Plus, Rebecca St. James will be hosting the Awards show, so be sure to tune it!!

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Extended Version of LWW In Works?

 

Mike Snider writes in USA Today online that an extended edition of the Narnia film may be released in the future. The article reads:

 

"You get a little bit of their perspective," Adamson says. "It’s really fun to see the experience through their eyes." A DVD with an extended version of the film is also in the works, he [Adamson] says.

 

We’re keeping our ears to the ground on this one and will report back if any new information becomes available.

 

Thanks to Greg for the info.

 

Source: http://www.narniaweb.com

 

How many versions are they gonna release? I'll definately be getting all of them... maybe I aught to start a "Narnia Collection!"

Edited February 4, 2006 at 09:53 PM by AllCeline

[Krys]

i just read about the sequel too OMG OMG OMG i cant wait

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OMGAH OMGAH OMGAAAAH!!

 

I can't WAIT FOR THE NEW ONE!!

 

I am so freaking excited!

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Narnia DVD Creates History in India

June 16, 2006 10:40 AM

 

Company News

MUMBAI, June 16

 

The Chronicles of Narnia has created history in the growing home entertainment sector by becoming the highest selling Disney DVD since its release last month. The Movie acquired the feat by dethroning Lion King by over 30% in sales. Daniel Solnicki, vice president, Buena Vista Home Entertainment International says, "The success of the DVD has been phenomenal in India echoing its success worldwide (as the highest selling DVD of 2006). The growing hardware (DVD / VCD players) penetration and the aggressive marketing efforts by our partner in India are taking the home entertainment business to new heights."

 

Adds Rajat Jain, Managing Director – The Walt Disney Company (India) said, "Creativity and great stories traverse all boundaries and this movie has been a great Disney experience that audiences across India have embraced with equal fervor."

 

The Narnia DVD has been topping the International DVD charts for continuous weeks since its release. Says, M.N Kapasi, Excel Home Videos, "We expected the DVD to reverberate its success worldwide, but the performance was higher than expected. The DVD being a value product with its inbuilt language selection feature (English, Hindi) enabling the viewer to watch the Movie in the language of his/her choice has further helped the cause. The pan India response has prompted us to add more Indian Languages to future editions".

 

The huge success has also been attributed to the summer vacations and the unique sales promotions activities for children. Says Mehul Rathod, Movies and More, (India ’s only exclusive chain for Movie DVDs)."The DVD has received a huge response, with the summer vacation and the unique sales promotion activities aimed at children. The DVD with its competitive pricing has done extremely well across the country. The Product has been a best seller since its release, and has been our highest selling product in terms of its volume and value.

 

Source: http://www.narniaweb.com/

 

It's awesome news! But can you really be surprised? I have the Collector's Edition DVD, and it's wicked awesome!

Edited June 16, 2006 at 05:43 PM by AllCeline

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What is really great is that they will continue to put out awesome DVDs and not go all cheap on us because the first one has sold so well.

[Krys]

it kinda sucks that it cost so much for the first one

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it kinda sucks that it cost so much for the first one

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Ya, I had to pay $31 USD for it. How much is it in your country?