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Non Gaming Discussions => Off-Topic => Topic started by: ##RaCeR## on January 26, 2003, 01:31:34 AM
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OMG, they are making The Chronicles Of Narnia, by C.S. Lewis into a big budget epic movie series (along the lines of Harry Potter and TLOTR), with \'The Lion The Witch And The Wardrobe\' being confirmed!!!
"SHREK" DIRECTOR ANDREW ADAMSON TO HELM "THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE" FOR WALDEN
New York, NY (July 31, 2002) - Walden Media has engaged highly acclaimed director Andrew Adamson, the visionary behind last year\'s box office smash and Academy-Award winner "Shrek," to helm the first live action feature film adaptation of "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe." Adamson joins award-winning writer Ann Peacock ("A Lesson Before Dying"), who recently signed on to adapt the novel for the screenplay. Walden partnered with The C.S. Lewis Company last December to option the entire seven-part fantasy book series The Chronicles of Narnia, of which The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe is best-known.
"As we\'ve seen with Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter, bringing to the screen a literary fantasy classic, beloved by millions of readers, requires both a reverence for the original material and a rich imagination to create a realistic fictional world," offered Cary Granat, chief executive officer of Walden Media. "Andrew Adamson knows better than anyone how to create magic on-screen and tell a story which touches the heart of an audience. His expertise in visual effects, animation and live action will be critical to a fantasy work of this magnitude."
"Narnia was such a vivid and real world to me as a child, as it is to millions of other fans. I share Walden\'s excitement in giving those fans an epic theatrical experience worthy of their imaginations, and driving a new generation toward the works of C.S. Lewis," offered Adamson. "Making a film that crosses generations is a far easier task when the source material resonates such themes as truth, loyalty and belief in something greater than yourself."
Adamson achieved overnight acclaim with his first directing job on the DreamWorks animated fantasy "Shrek," featuring the vocal talents of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz. The film, which earned $470 million worldwide, was the first to win the new Academy Awards category Best Animated Feature, alongside a raft of other international awards and nominations. Adamson previously worked for PDI as visual effects supervisor for "Batman and Robin" and "Batman Forever" as well as "A Time To Kill," "Angels in the Outfield" and "Double Dragon." He also served as a visual effects artist on James Cameron\'s action hit "True Lies."
Peacock\'s adaptation of the beloved novel "A Lesson Before Dying," the story of a black man wrongly convicted of murder during the 1940s, earned her an Emmy Award (Outstanding Writing for A Miniseries Or Movie) and a Humanitas Prize. Her upcoming projects include "Country of My Skull," with John Boorman attached to direct and Sam Jackson, Juliette Binoche and Jon Voight to star; "On the Ropes" for director Brad Silberling; "Marines of Autumn" for Irwin Winkler; and "Star Time," with Joel Schumacher directing Will Smith.
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, published in 1950, is the second and best-known novel in the seven-part Narnia series, which also includes The Magician\'s Nephew, The Horse and His Boy, Prince Caspian, The Voyage of the \'Dawn Treader\', The Silver Chair and The Last Battle. The Chronicles of Narnia series has sold over 60 million copies and is currently published by HarperCollins. Clive Staples Lewis was born in Belfast, Ireland in 1898. As a child he was fascinated by the fairy tales, myths and ancient legends recounted to him by his Irish nurse. The image of a faun carrying parcels and an umbrella in a snowy wood came to him when he was sixteen. Many years later an evil queen and a magnificent lion joined the faun, and their story became The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe. The book tells the story of Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy, separated from their parents in London during the German Air Raids of World War 2. They are sent to the country for safety and it is here that they step into the magic wardrobe and discover the mystical world of Narnia. C.S. Lewis, a distinguished professor of English, died in 1963 at his home in Oxford.
About Walden Media
Founded by Cary Granat, former president of Miramax Films\' Dimension label, and leading executives in the education field, Walden Media creates films, television shows, books and interactive media that inspire, engage, enlighten and entertain. Walden believes that quality entertainment is inherently educational and can capture the audience\'s imagination, rekindle curiosity and demonstrate the rewards of learning.
Walden selects each production for its educational merit. Film and television projects include compelling interpretations of favorite works of literature, lively retellings of historical events, adaptations of contemporary novels popular in schools, giant screen extravaganzas and documentaries. Walden Media partners with educational experts, world-class museums and schools to support each project with a comprehensive learning outreach program including the creation of companion lessons, books and websites.
Walden Media is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Anschutz Company. The Denver-based company is one of the largest privately owned and operated ventures in the U.S. Its affiliated companies are principally engaged in telecommunications and media, natural resources, transportation, real estate, sports and entertainment.
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This is just too cool!!!
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Wasn\'t really interested in any of those books.... And I didn\'t read everything up there, so yeah. :p
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I haven\'t read Chronicles of Narnia yet - it seems to be a very popular fantasy-serie, though. I\'m going to the library tomorrow...
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There was a TV series a few years ago in the UK which was pretty good. A big budget, special effects laden epic would be fantastic.
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Originally posted by Darth Joyda
I haven\'t read Chronicles of Narnia yet - it seems to be a very popular fantasy-serie, though. I\'m going to the library tomorrow...
You will not be dissapointed. Its more so aimed at Children, though don\'t let that hamper you. Its very similar to TLOTR. Much better then Harry Potter (its actually believeable). I am reading the whole series now.
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Originally posted by ##RaCeR##
You will not be dissapointed. Its more so aimed at Children, though don\'t let that hamper you. Its very similar to TLOTR. Much better then Harry Potter (its actually believeable). I am reading the whole series now.
The Series has some Dark undertones it\'s Not Aimed at Children, these themes have been reflected in other more know seires
"The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Bullman is one of them, although that deals more with a theme of a Civil war within Heaven, and the Battle between Lord Asril and the Ark Angel Metatron.
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I did some online-study about C.S. Lewis and The Chronicles of Narnia. Despite the story being aimed towards children, I found the premise to be very interesting. I will surely read the books through sooner or later - assuming that I can find them from our local library.
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I like dark and serious epic stories.
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In all seriousness, I read these books a long time ago and I hated how they softened up the actual story for the animated movies. Parts like the lion(can\'t remember his name) being tied up on the rock and basically bleeding to death were SERIOUSLY toned down for the movies. Or maybe it was a lot more gruesome in my head.
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These books are by far better than Harry Potter. They were written with plenty of dark undertones but the animated movies of the book “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” was aimed for kids. It was most likely done so due to the lack of funds or possibly the misinterpretation of what the author was trying to convey. On any course though, these books are excellent and none would be disappointed in reading them if they are a fan a fantasy novels.
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Amen project, amen!!!
This is by far and away one of the most enchanting series I have ever read. Its seriously dark in some parts, yet contains alot of humour at the same time.
There were three movies done in 1988, but they weren\'t great. I am hoping for something along the lines of LOTR for these ones, aimed at a mature audience.
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The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe was on the run yesterday, so I had to take Prince Caspian. Is it a good book to start with - or better yet - does it really matter?
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Its recommended to read in order, because it sets the premise for when Narnia was first created. To be honest I would hold off until you can get the first one (or the whole series in one) and read from the beginning. You won\'t regret it, its so immersefull.
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Gaylord.
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This sucks. I bring up a thread from 8 months ago (old man Arnold) and Titan has a fit and LIC locks it. MOD ABUSE! MOD ABUSE!
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Actually, it\'s ADMIN ABUSE! ADMIN ABUSE! :p
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I was searching for something and I just thought it was funny how gay Racer is/was/always will be.
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Originally posted by GmanJoe
This sucks. I bring up a thread from 8 months ago (old man Arnold) and Titan has a fit and LIC locks it. MOD ABUSE! MOD ABUSE!
OK, but you have to admit, just pulling it up to call him a gaylord is pretty funny. :)
-Dan
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I make the gayest thread around here. It\'s my title. Hell, they even made an icon in honor of my ghey threads!
But I don\'t think I\'ll quite live up to the level of gayness of Racer.
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Too gay to call.
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Originally posted by GmanJoe
This sucks. I bring up a thread from 8 months ago (old man Arnold) and Titan has a fit and LIC locks it. MOD ABUSE! MOD ABUSE!
But Vid is much cooler than you :p Someone seems to have their panties in a twist today.
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Originally posted by Titan
But Vid is much cooler than you :p Someone seems to have their panties in a twist today.
I free balling today, bro.
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tasty
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Btw the movie wasnt at all as good as I ve expected
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It\'s boring. Watching it now...
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the new movie was top notch i dont read though unless its forum posts
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Seriously? I thought it was boring as hell.
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I liked it. It\'s like a mini-version of LOTR.
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And with worse acting.
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Talking animals... *blrrghh*
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The whole series never really interested me. I may download it or rent it but not sure if I\'d pay to see it in theaters.
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Don\'t give em a penny. It blows nuts.