If you're wondering what the hell is The Golden Compass, or what the heck is His Dark Materials, then you are too far-flung from the world of literary greats. Absolutely one of the best fantasy books ever written, or I have ever read (as I have not read every single book in the fantasy genre for the sake of goodness, His Dark Materials is a masterpiece by Philip Pullman, a trilogy that would satisfy your imagination, your soul and mind. In fact, it's more clever than Narnia and more reality-bound than Lord of the Rings.
Now Chris Weitz had been starting to helm the first book of the trilogy, Northern Lights (the orginal UK title) or The Golden Compass (the US title) - why in the bloody hell do they always change titles anyway? After that Philosopher's Stone to Sorcerer's Stone confusion in Harry Potter. I still prefer calling it Philosopher's Stone because it's more proper.
The Golden Compass sizzles with an amazing all-star ensemble with Nicole Kidman, looking gorgeous, splendid and villainous as Mrs Coulter, Daniel Craig as the burly-looking but highly intelligent and ambitious Lord Asriel, and Eva Green as the sultry Serafina Pekkala, Queen of the Witches. Dakota Blue Richards, a newcomer to the face of cinema, stars as Lyra Belacqua, the courageous protagonist of His Dark Materials series.
Many says this is the new Lord of the Rings. I can't say that for sure 'cause I doubt anything would surpass the Rings glory. But I can certainly say that if Dark Materials would be properly done, it has a great promise of an endearing and magnificent fantasy piece of cinema.
This is not the final trailer, this is just a first look of the film, which means some effects are not yet hundred percent done. Enjoy. It will open December 7th this year.
Now Chris Weitz had been starting to helm the first book of the trilogy, Northern Lights (the orginal UK title) or The Golden Compass (the US title) - why in the bloody hell do they always change titles anyway? After that Philosopher's Stone to Sorcerer's Stone confusion in Harry Potter. I still prefer calling it Philosopher's Stone because it's more proper.
The Golden Compass sizzles with an amazing all-star ensemble with Nicole Kidman, looking gorgeous, splendid and villainous as Mrs Coulter, Daniel Craig as the burly-looking but highly intelligent and ambitious Lord Asriel, and Eva Green as the sultry Serafina Pekkala, Queen of the Witches. Dakota Blue Richards, a newcomer to the face of cinema, stars as Lyra Belacqua, the courageous protagonist of His Dark Materials series.
Many says this is the new Lord of the Rings. I can't say that for sure 'cause I doubt anything would surpass the Rings glory. But I can certainly say that if Dark Materials would be properly done, it has a great promise of an endearing and magnificent fantasy piece of cinema.
This is not the final trailer, this is just a first look of the film, which means some effects are not yet hundred percent done. Enjoy. It will open December 7th this year.
