"LWW" DVD Release Update

According to this source, the tentative release date of the "LWW" DVD will be Tuesday, April 11, 2006, right before Easter. There will also be three different editions of the DVD: A deluxe edition, a 2.35:1 widescreen edition, and a 1.33:1 fullscreen edition. An extended version of "LWW" may also be in the works.

Update: The official firm date from Disney Home Video of the DVD release will be April 4, 2006.

Update: "LWW" is the Number One top-selling DVD 0f 2006 thus far--Congratulations! (6/7/06)

Prince Caspian A Go!

Since "LWW" has done so well at the box office after only a couple of weeks--$187 million worldwide at this time--the rumors are that Prince Caspian has been given the greenlight, to be released in December of 2007!

Source Claims Prince Caspian Greenlit
According to a source at Disney who requested anonymity Prince Caspian, the second story in the Chronicles of Narnia, has been greenlit for a December 2007 theatrical release. Disney was hoping for a $60 million opening weekend for The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and since the film’s opening exceeded their expectation they are moving forward.

Don’t expect an official announcement until later in the week or possibly as late as January. Adamson hasn’t decided whether he will direct the new film, but most think he will be back. The script is very nearly finished, and the general feeling is that with a lot of the tech in place for the picture (e.g. Aslan) they could start the shoot on New Zealand’s South Island as early as this summer.

A big thanks to ’Pogostick’ for coming forward with this information. Remember to take this news with a grain of salt since it hasn’t been officially confirmed from the studio. We thought you’d like to hear the rumblings from the ground, though.

Narnia movie breaks opening weekend box office recordEarns $109 Million Worldwide

‘Narnia’ roars into box office with $67.1 million

Hollywood Reporter
Updated: 10:41 p.m. ET Dec. 11, 2005

LOS ANGELES - Christmas is arriving early this year for Buena Vista as “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe” worked its magic on audiences in its debut and warmed up to a dazzling estimate of $67.1 million. Internationally, “Narnia” opened this weekend in 14 markets and generated an estimated $41.7 million, bringing the worldwide cume to a radiant $108.8 million.

The well-reviewed fantasy-adventure film, helmed by Andrew Adamson and based on the first book from the beloved series by author C.S. Lewis, generated the biggest debut ever for the comparable weekend and the second-highest December opening of all time. Only New Line Cinema’s “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King,” the final film in the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy and based on the series written by Lewis’ friend, J.R.R. Tolkien, opened higher ($72.6 million). The other two films in the “Lord of the Rings” series, “The Two Towers” and “The Fellowship of the Ring,” are the third-and fourth-biggest debuts in December, with $62 million and $47.2 million, respectively.

Walden Media and Walt Disney Pictures co-produced the PG-rated “Narnia,” which cost about $150 million.

Update: As of 12/27/05, "LWW" has earned $244 Million worldwide.

View the 9-minute supertrailer!

Here is a long 9-minute trailer from Sweden, with several unbefore-shown scenes. If you haven't yet seen the movie, it is well worth viewing.

A Thorough Review of LWW

Here is a good review of the movie, discussing its strengths as well as its potential shortcomings.

At last, the Pevensies have reached the silver screen. What a joy to see Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy—the four siblings of C. S. Lewis's beloved The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe—brought to life so vividly. After all of the rumors, the fretting about literary fidelity, and the angst about religious agendas, we can praise director Andrew Adamson and his fine young actors for developing these "Sons of Adam" and "Daughters of Eve" into three-dimensional, engaging characters.


Ebert and Roeper gave it 2 thumbs up!

Read the Washington Post's favorable review here.

The Parents Television Council give their seal of approval to "LWW!" (Note: Cannot be published without prior permission)

For other critic reviews, click here.

Other fan reviews can be found here.

Interview with Edmund and Jadis

Read an interview here with the actors who play my brother Edmund and Jadis, the White Witch.

Interview with the Executive Producer, Perry Moore

Here is a good interview with Perry Moore, the Executive Producer of LWW, entitled "A Narnia Geek's Dream Come True."

Interview with Oreius, the Centaur

Here is an interview with Patrick Kake, who plays the Centaur Oreius.