Bad news coming from Hollywood and the Los Angeles Valley as one of the major landmarks of the area is in process of burning down. The fire started around 5AM this morning and drew crews from all across the valley. Five buildings currently reported lost… Read More »Universal Studios Hollywood Suffers Major fire
Another new short showing what happens when WALL-E encounters a set of Bouncy Balls. That reminds me of a college prank I played once.
I was greatly pleased to be given the chance to review the Official Illustrated Movie Companion to The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. The book is chock full of amazing photos and rich detail that provides wonderful insight into the mind and actions of the film’s creators.
To top it off the writing is easy to follow, but shows a real love and knowledge of the property. Which is what you’d expect from, Ernie Malik, the unit publicist for both Narnia films, but it doesn’t come off as publicity laden text. It’s authentic and heart felt.
I would say the one thing I thought was missing from the companion book was a bit more concept art. But that may arise from the fact that this is a sequel film and that much of the film was done using a concept called ‘pre-visualization’.
My favorite part of the book was the re-introduction to the four main stars from the first film and the introduction to this films new stars, including Ben Barnes, who plays Prince Caspian. We lose two of the stars after Prince Caspian and you really feel the goodbyes.
Readers will also find out how the screenplay adaptors and storyboard artists brought C.S. Lewis’s story to graphic life, how director Andrew Adamson’s screenplay differs from Lewis’s original story, and secrets of costuming and makeup.
Will “The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian” become a classic for the ages? That remains to be seen, but it’s official illustrated companion book certainly is.
The Chronicles of Narnia Prince Caspian
The Official Illustrated Movie Companion
By Ernie Malik
Published by Harper One, 212 pages
Read a special excerpt from the book below the cut:
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Pixar has released a new featurette in advance of WALL-E’s June 26th release called “The Man and the Machine.” It’s another great look at director Andrew Stanton and his vision for the film. There are a few moments that might be considered spoilers, so be… Read More »New WALL-E featurette from Pixar
Ready for your daily dose of cute? The WALL-E featurette that was released and then taken down last month has been reworked and is now available on Yahoo. In it director Andrew Stanton discusses the robot’s journey.
As recently as February 2007 Ben Barnes was your typical struggling actor trying to make his way in London’s theatre district. Then Walt Disney Pictures cast him in the title role of the second film in their Narnia series and Barnes will forever be known… Read More »Ben Barnes is Prince Caspian
Slashfilm has nine great new Images from Pixar’s WALL-E. They appear to be from an unreleased trailer and do contain what could be considered spoilers. For instance, some of the details of the photos reveal what are obviously plot points and there is a good… Read More »New WALL-E Pics
The third, but not the final High School Musical movie will be coming to theaters everywhere this October 24th. Here’s the first poster released for the film to whet your appetite. Are you ready for your Senior Year?