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Walt Disney Pictures To Produce Chronicles of Narnia
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prberk
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Cool. And Walden Media, who did such a good job with "Holes," is participating. That will be good, and help keep it on track.
It is ironic that it is announced this week, when "Lord of the Rings," by C.S. Lewis' friend and contemporary, J.R.R. Tolkien, wins a record number of Oscars; while Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ" grabs a record $125 million (for a Wednesday opening) and helps stir up interest in Christian films, too. "The Chronicles of Narnia" is very similar in some ways to "The Lord of the Rings," and it is also full of Christian themes and overtones.
Should be a good movie, and do well at the box office. And with Walden media and Shrek's director involved, I am sure that it will be both: a great film and a moneymaker.
It is ironic that it is announced this week, when "Lord of the Rings," by C.S. Lewis' friend and contemporary, J.R.R. Tolkien, wins a record number of Oscars; while Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ" grabs a record $125 million (for a Wednesday opening) and helps stir up interest in Christian films, too. "The Chronicles of Narnia" is very similar in some ways to "The Lord of the Rings," and it is also full of Christian themes and overtones.
Should be a good movie, and do well at the box office. And with Walden media and Shrek's director involved, I am sure that it will be both: a great film and a moneymaker.
The full page ad shows just how desperate Eisner has become to try and stay CEO...The company annual report is ridiculous, it is full of impelishments....saying Piglets Big Movie was a huge success and all. I think it made 16 million. There's also the stunt to bring the 75th aniversary Mickey Statues to the shareholder's meeting and now a huge ad to advertise a movie that hasn't been started yet.
prberk
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Anyone scan this? What exactly did it say?
Very odd sounding. I have to agree with everyone: a desperate attempt to keep shareholders happy, saying Michael is going the right direction..... like the wasted money on the other big USA Today ad talking about the Disney "brands," such as Mickey.
I guess "character" doesn't matter any more!
prberk
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Well, Walden Media was behind "Holes" and it stayed very close to the book, even hiring the author for its screenplay. Of course, C.S. Lewis is no longer with us, but I would still be inclined to believe that Walden will want to stick close to the book. And "Lord of the Rings" has proven that the genre can be done faithfully AND be successful at the box office.
