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RE: His Dark Materials Northern Lights - 5/5/2007 7:15:37 PM

Maria Noir

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As with my suggestion above, Christianity, or at least the Catholic Church, does not in fact "encourage sexual repression". In fact, sex is deemed the most sacred act that any human can partake in, since it creates human life, and therefore a soul. It is for this reason that Churches have many rules on sexual conduct, but do not, as accused, promote sexual repression.

What about Christianity's stance on gay sex? I would view that as sexual repression.

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RE: RE: - 5/5/2007 7:57:13 PM

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Anyone heard word on a first trailer , cant be long surely.

according to USA Today, it will be attached to the POTC3 when it comes out in three weeks.
Theres also a poster (official me thinks) of Iorek and Lyra over at http://bridgetothestars.net/.

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RE: RE: - 6/5/2007 9:50:27 AM

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Theres some footage from the film (some effects still to be completed) in the 'movie' section of that site, its a behind the scenes look, a couple of minutes long. The film looks spectacular, although the vocal from DBR featured is a bit, well, naff. I hope she isn't as hammy at that makes her sound.

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RE: RE: - 7/5/2007 11:04:57 AM

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My gut feeling is that it'll be viewed as this Xmas's Fantasy Movie. It won't be Eragon bad, but it won't be LOTR or Harry Potter good. Probably something as good as The Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe

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RE: RE: - 29/5/2007 10:45:22 AM

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it won't be LOTR or Harry Potter good

You must be confused?

I'm only kidding, but seriously i hope this film rocks as it has brilliant source material and an amazing cast.

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RE: RE: - 4/6/2007 4:38:31 PM

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Are they releasing these 1 a year like potter and rings? I cant wait for the films. Loved the books.

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RE: RE: - 5/6/2007 10:07:31 AM

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Er...good question but i don't think that they are. There would probably have been more news about the others and i guess they want to make sure it does well at the box office? I could be wrong however!

There is a little behind the scenes thing at aintitcool today. Kind of just looks like the behind the scenes of the new trailer.

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RE: RE: - 5/6/2007 11:16:20 AM

matlfc

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Good point. I guess they do want to see how it does first. On a seperate note i would love to see films made of The Belgariad by David Eddings. Superb books.

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RE: RE: - 5/6/2007 3:25:27 PM

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I can't wait to see this film.

I loved the books/story and think the guys in charge of the film version are doing a cracking job, from what ive seen. I would've done a few things different myself, yeah, design wise, but thats cause im a designer and illustrated the book myself in uni. I always thought of it being very victorian in appearance, the Bears in Samurai-style plated metal armour, the Zepplins looking exactly like Hindenburg (just traditional white canvas) and of Azriel as a James Bond era Sean Connery. How ironic. Perfect casting with DC.

Yeah, I would love it to keep its religious themes or the warnings against blindly strong beliefs and i wish they would call it by its proper title for fuck's sake. What was the need for a stupid Americanised change anyway? Its only them it was changed for. Its Northern Lights in the rest of the world.
But if Philip Pulman is happy with the direction its all moving then thats all the approoval we need.

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RE: RE: - 5/6/2007 8:37:19 PM

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I'm going over the books again and just finished Northern Lights last night. I do reallly have a soft fpot for the books, but am still worried about how it's gonna translate onto scree, and what parts, if any, they are goin to chop out. It's quite a heavy novel with heavy themes and by no means a kids book, quite brutal in parts with younglings dying and such, I only hope they dont "kiddiefy" it too much.

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- 23/8/2007 4:22:09 PM

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i tried reading the book but gave up half way

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RE: - 3/12/2007 3:07:39 PM

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I absolutely love the trilogy, it's so imaginative. Pissed off they're keeping the Yank title for us brits but can't wait to see he film. I know i'll be annoyed by Iofer being renamed as there's no point and i don't get why they appear to have made Iorek's armour Gold. But these are small concerns. It's going to be interesting to see what happens though because at this rate Dakota Blue Richards (is that right) is going to be around 17 if they complete all three at this rate and the whole trilogy only takes place in the space of the year.

With regard to Will i'm surprised people found him a dull character i like him i think he's very interesting.
Who do we reckon for 'the shaman' (tryin not to spoil it for anyone) in the subtle knife, Tim Roth could be good, he looks ill
and Sir Chalres Latrom (i reckon Ian McKellan, I know he's Iorek but i think he could pull off both)

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RE: RE: - 9/12/2007 10:22:46 PM

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I absolutely love the trilogy, it's so imaginative. Pissed off they're keeping the Yank title for us brits but can't wait to see he film. I know i'll be annoyed by Iofer being renamed as there's no point and i don't get why they appear to have made Iorek's armour Gold. But these are small concerns. It's going to be interesting to see what happens though because at this rate Dakota Blue Richards (is that right) is going to be around 17 if they complete all three at this rate and the whole trilogy only takes place in the space of the year.

With regard to Will i'm surprised people found him a dull character i like him i think he's very interesting.
Who do we reckon for 'the shaman' (tryin not to spoil it for anyone) in the subtle knife, Tim Roth could be good, he looks ill
and Sir Chalres Latrom (i reckon Ian McKellan, I know he's Iorek but i think he could pull off both)

Looking at what it made at box office in America this weekend you shouldn't bother yourself worrying about this.

On the bright side whoever Warner Brothers bring in to take over New Line will prob be ordered to get Jackson and the Hobbit made asap.

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- 16/12/2007 4:40:30 AM

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I read all three volumes of His Dark Materials in a week - couldn't put them down. However, I have my doubts as to whether I'll be satisfied with the film, mainly because of what I've read regarding the toning down of the anti - Catholic sentiments of the books. Nicole Kidman would seem to be ideal casting for the role of Mrs Coulter, as I've always thought of her as having a rather cold personality. As for the rest, I guess I'll just have to wait and see and hope that they do one of my favourite books more justice than was done to Eragon. [If I were Christopher Paolini, I'm sure I'd be wanting to string the makers of that fiasco up by their necks.] SIEGFRIED

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