'Golden Compass' Footage Is Online!
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Some of the first decent footage from New Line's upcoming adaptation of The Golden Compass has arrived online in the form of a behind-the-scenes promotional clip sort of thing. The majority of it is similar to the stuff that was shown to a group of us last month in London while on set, and it appears to all be coming together quite nicely. Pic is based on the first book in Philip Pullman's fantasy trilogy, was written and directed by Chris Weitz, and stars Daniel Craig, Nicole Kidman, Eva Green and Dakota Blue Richards.
Though a lot of the effects aren't completed yet, it's still not hard to be impressed by Dennis Gassner's production design. When we were on set, Gassner spent about 45 minutes or so guiding us through the film's entire word; showing us stills, clips and concept art that absolutely blew our minds. In the 10 minutes of footage we watched, none of the daemons had been digitally created yet, but now, based on this footage, it seems some of that has been done ... though I would expect the finished product to look a lot more detailed than it does now. The Golden Compass takes place in a parallel universe to ours -- one that kind of looks like a futuristic version of the 1920s -- and follows a young girl named Lyra on a journey up North to save her best friend who's been kidnapped (along with a lot of other kids) by a mysterious organization. We'll have more from the set, as well a ton of behind the scenes goodies, as we draw closer to the pic's December 7 release date.
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3-26-2007 @ 11:17AM
bgdc said...
Wow. One of the few films of the year that I'm giddy about. Save for Nicole Kidman, the rest of the cast looks spot on and seeing even a bad CGI Iorek gets me happy.
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3-26-2007 @ 12:59PM
Brian said...
Wow, you don't think Kidman is perfect for the role? One of the few times my mental casting while reading a book matched exactly the actor who wound up being cast. Oh well.
Anyway, I too am holding my breath until Dec. 7. Don't try to stop me!
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3-26-2007 @ 1:08PM
bgdc said...
Kidman is too fragile and willowy. I pictured the character to look more like Kate Beckinsale.
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3-26-2007 @ 7:32PM
Amy said...
bgdc, I think the man who actually wrote the book and wanted her kind of knew what he wanted his Coulter to be like. Philip Pullman wanted Kidman and he got Kidman. Kidman was penciled in for the role some 10 years ago when Deborah Forte optioned the book, it is time to let it go. When you write a book, cast whoever you want. You are sounding like a broken record.
What makes Coulter is not her physical attribute, it is what is happening inside her mind that counts.
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3-26-2007 @ 7:33PM
Amy said...
Kidman is NOT fragile, she plays CHARACTERS that are fragile. There is a difference between the 2. You don't think because Beckinsale wears PVC while slaying vampires on the screen means she is "kickass" in reality, do you?
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3-27-2007 @ 7:48PM
bgdc said...
Amy, I couldn't care less what that clown Pullman wants or thinks. He signed the film over to producers. He and his lousy third book can f^ck off and die, for all I care.
Physically, Nicole Kidman has been hurt during filming many times. She actually had to give up roles due to injuries suffered prior to the start. She cannot physically struggle with anyone - her character does so in the book. The book describes someone beautiful and healthy, not a near-transparent willowy chick who might pass for an Auschwitz survivor without any dieting.
Beckinsale has a little meat on her bones. She's still petite but looks robust enough to actually fall down without spraining her knee or breaking a wrist.
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