This December marks 20 years since the theatrical release of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe.

Next weekend, we are inviting NarniaWebbers around the world to gather on our Discord channel to re-watch and discuss the movie once again . The main discussion will take place in the chat, but you will also be able to listen to Talking Beasts podcasters (and other NarniaWebbers) in the voice channel.

When:

• Friday Dec 12 at 8:00pm ET
• Saturday Dec 13 at 12:00pm ET

How it works:

On the day of the event, a link to the Discord server will be added to this post. A free Discord account is required. (Our Discord server is usually Patreon-exclusive, but will be open to the public during the event)

We will be streaming the movie’s timecode to keep everyone’s movies synchronized. But even if you don’t have a copy of the movie playing at home, you are welcome to join the discussion.

See you there!

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Something new and shiny for Narnia lovers!

HarperCollins has announced a new deluxe edition of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe for release next year.

This new look for C.S. Lewis’s classic story features the iconic illustrations of Pauline Baynes overlaid with shimmering “snow-like” foil on the jacket and case, and also includes full-color endpapers, digitally printed edges, and full-color interior chapter artwork by Baynes.

The new edition releases on June 16th, 2026 and is currently priced at $24.99 USD.

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Philadelphia, Dallas, and Las Vegas are the announced locations, with the first two opening this year. According to The Hollywood Reporter, each two-story venue is complete with immersive themed experiences, a full-size movie theatre for special events, a restaurant serving series-inspired dishes, a mini-putt course, retail shop, and interactive recreations of popular Netflix sets.

Some of the first confirmed experiences include One Piece, an escape-room-style adventure, and Wednesday, which transforms the venue into the Eve of the Outcasts carnival. Existing attractions range from 30-60 minutes in length.

Netflix Chief Marketing Officer Marian Lee highlighted Narnia as one of the titles already being planned for future experiences:

There are 100 percent shows that we know are going to be huge. For example, we’ve announced that Greta Gerwig is working on a Narnia movie for us, and that comes out next Christmas in 2026. We already know that will be massive, so we can bet forward on things that we know will be popular.”

This announcement provides fans with an early glimpse into how the company is preparing for Narnia marketing ahead of its 2026 release.

What experiences would you want to see from The Magician’s Nephew at Netflix House?

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Narnia publisher Harper Collins has been busy celebrating the 75th Anniversary of ‘The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe’ throughout 2025 by completing a full refresh of its entire Narnia catalogue, and has plans for further in-store promotional events to mark this special occasion over the coming weeks.

The most recent releases, which went on sale in September, include a brand new 75th Anniversary collected edition of ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’ alongside a special 75th Anniversary single edition of ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ which we previously reported on back in April.

Whilst these two new 75th Anniversary hardcover editions appear to be exclusive to the European market, the previously announced Deluxe Edition and Slipcase Edition , which release on October 21st and November 11th respectively, appear to be exclusive to the US market.

These new sets are all a part of a larger roll-out of 75th Anniversary Celebrations by Harper Collins which will include special “in-store signage and celebratory merchandising kits” in US book stores from October, with UK book store set to receive “bespoke window displays and Narnia-themed activities” in time for the Autumn.

Previous book releases as part of the 75th Anniversary celebrations included a brand new set of covers by Owen Richardson which were released back in April, and which are available in both hardback and premium paperback.

These striking new cover designs were accompanied by a matching set of Audio Book covers, and were followed shortly after by a new set of trade paperbacks, with updated cover art by Cliff Nielsen.

Both of these two new cover designs were also released as paperback box-sets:

Harper Collins also added two new board books aimed at younger readers to its catalogue this year, with artwork by Joey Chou. These follow on from the board book edition of ‘The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe’ which was released back in 2021.

As part of its 75th Anniversary campaign, Harper Collins also teamed up with the charity ‘Little Free Library’ to provide 25 Narnia themed library boxes to local communities across the USA.

Have you bought any of the new Narnia books yet? Which are your favorite designs?

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On this day (#NarniaDay) in 1950, C.S. Lewis introduced the world to the land of Narnia with The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Although Lewis did not originally intend to write any sequels, it was only the first of the seven Chronicles of Narnia.

But which Narnia book is the best?

To mark the 75th anniversary, we asked the NarniaWeb global community to submit their top 3 favorite Narnia books and received an overwhelming response! Here are the results along with just a few of the hundreds of comments we received.

#7

Prince Caspian: The Return to Narnia

3% voted 1st place
22% placed in the top 3

I like Prince Caspian most, because of the animal-characters, that are in it and also the magic and beauty of Narnia, like the trees and the dwarves. I also feel like in most of the following books (chronological order), it’s only getting worse and worse for Narnia.

The real DLF

I love the Pevensies regaining some of their old courage, strength and skill as the Narnian air begins to work on them. In particular, the boys remembering how to be kingly, and High King Peter–unlike in the movie–assuring Caspian that he is there to help Caspian gain his throne, not to supplant him.

Constant Reader

#6

The Last Battle

7% voted 1st place
32% placed in the top 3

The Last Battle always felt like the perfect culmination to the series! As a child my heart broke when I thought it was the end of the world I had come to love. But when you find out that it was really just a temporal place that alluded to something even more real and magnificent, gave me so much hope that it is the same way for our own world. That it’s truly “only the beginning of the real story,” and that one day we will also be reunited with all of our friends of old.

Maria

At first, I hated it because it didn’t feel anything like the other books. It was just one bad thing after another, but when Lewis made the pivot, it went from my least favorite to my most favorite. It was a shock. The definition of a eucatastrophe.

Son of Aslan

#5

The Silver Chair

12% voted 1st place
42% placed in the top 3

The mood of The Silver Chair is so wonderful and contrary to many of the other books. Everything is grey, grumpy, sinister, sad. We visit ruins, cannibalistic castles, dystopic underground cities. Lewis does so much excellent expanding and adding of the lore and cultures within Narnia that are mostly unique to this story. And Puddleglum’s speech is perfect. The victory is sweet and personal. Yes, Narnia is spared an invasion. But it’s really about the saving of one lost soul from the power of lies and misery.

Forrest

The Silver Chair is my favourite Narnia Chronicle because of the rustic wintry setting and the heart behind it, that Eustace is trying to find the son of his good friend Caspian.

Jonathan Paravel

#4

The Magician’s Nephew

12% voted 1st place
44% placed in the top 3

I grew up reading The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe and I can distinctly remember when my mom read me The Magicians Nephew before bed and having the realization of how things came to be in Narnia. The lamp-post “growing” because the witch throws the iron rod–love details like that. I grew up a believer so we were big on after reading, discussing what biblical truths we could find in that section of the book (we did that in all the books).  I don’t know, these books hold a special place in my heart and I will love them forever!!

Sarah Brannon

I think the protagonists are the best in the entire series; they’re deep, nuanced, and work as well together as they do separately. Their first scene together is quick, a brief exchange on a single page, but you immediately bond with them. All the characters are magnificent; the villains bring up this issue of greed beautifully. The book has a super creative magic system and travel mechanism; it’s basically a multiverse, which is really cool to read. Besides learning about the origins of several characters and elements we’ve seen in other books, this story also stands on its own. Finally, the creation of Narnia scene is one of the most beautiful I’ve ever read.

Hanna Bianca

#3

The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

12% voted 1st place
45% placed in the top 3

It has the best opening line of any of the Narnia books, and one of the greatest of all time, standing equal with the openings of Pride and Prejudice, The Hobbit, and A Tale of Two Cities

Luthien3720

You really feel so connected to each character. Eustace as he transforms from cruel to kind, Caspian as he grows more confident, Reepicheep as he befriends Eustace, and Lucy in the magician’s house.

Anna Kate

The imagery towards the end when they’re sailing to the end of the world is immaculate; sailing through the sea of lilies, drinking the seawater, and always being in awed, hushed reverence as the sun grows brighter always fills me with peace.

Joey

#2

The Horse and His Boy

20% voted 1st place
47% placed in the top 3

“I was the lion!” I love that line so much I got it tattooed! It sums up why The Horse and His Boy is my favorite book. Aslan seems to be absent for the majority of the story, but in that moment your understanding is flipped on its head and you see how he has been working providentially throughout Shasta’s life!

Matt

The Horse and His Boy just has this timeless feel too it. Almost like you can go on reading it over and over again and not get tired of it. Even though the plot is pretty predictable it still invites you too keep reading it. The characters are funny and loveable (I especially enjoyed the rivalry between Cor and Aravis) and the story itself is relatable. In my opinion it’s the most heartwarming Narnia book in the series.

Jessica

I appreciate how unapologetically different it is from the other six in that, while the others follow characters from our world, this is the only book that mainly follows a character from the world of Narnia. But more than its novelty, I appreciate the main character’s journey. Shasta’s story begins almost like that of Moses: being found as a baby in a small boat and raised in a country that is somewhat opposed to his own people. Yet he increasingly becomes interested in the land of his origin, not knowing that Aslan would use him to help rescue his people and those of Narnia. I also love the dramatic irony of Shasta meeting the Pevensie children as adult kings and queens. To those familiar with Narnia it’s like having two of your friends meet who don’t know each other. Dearest of all to me is the journey of Shasta feeling lost, confused, and chased only to realize that Aslan, whom he didn’t know, had been helping, protecting, and comforting him from the beginning.

Friend of Shasta

#1

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

31% voted 1st place
66% placed in the top 3

Yes, it’s the most popular, but there is a reason for that. There is undeniable magic in our introduction to Narnia. Lucy walking through the wardrobe into the wintry forest is iconic. Aslan sacrificing himself on the Stone Table poignantly rips away hope from the reader, only for it to be restored with his resurrection. There’s a reason I’m a grown man and still check the backs of wardrobes to this day.

Wardrobe Door (Aaron)

It’s a stand-alone story (doesn’t need the others to support it); tells a version of the great story of Salvation; contains realistic characters and development; is set in its own world with creatures and landscape; has historical credibility for its setting (draws me into England at the time my parents were the ages of Susan and Peter, as well as into Narnia); leaves us feeling good at the end.

Coracle

The Lion The Witch and the Wardrobe is simply the epitome of magic! It’s the beginning of the adventures in Narnia for the Pevensies ! It’s all about courage & strength & love & family & sacrifice! The connections to the Bible in this story specifically have strengthened my faith and love for Jesus so deeply. I get a special beautiful feeling when I read these books, one I haven’t found anywhere else on earth. And I am forever grateful for the way these characters have changed my life forever in the most beautiful way. They’re simply ineffable.

Abby Harris

It just heals my heart.

Askgilla

A Good Number

A few years after The Last Battle was published, a reader wrote to Lewis asking if they should expect anymore Narnia stories. “I’m afraid there will not be any more of them,” Lewis replied. “You see, once a story stops telling itself to me inside my head–like a tap turned off–I can’t go on. And if I tried to, it would only sound forced. Anyway, seven is a good number.”

Thank you for voting, NarniaWebbers!

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To commemorate this occasion, we are polling NarniaWebbers around the world to see how this community ranks the beloved stories. VOTE HERE before October 12! (Free Google account is required)

The full ranked list will be published on October 16 (#NarniaDay).

Over the years, we have done several polls that simply asked NarniaWebbers to vote for their favorite. This time, by letting readers select their top 3, we hope the entire list will reflect how this community ranks the beloved series.

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In honor of the 75th anniversary of The Chronicles of Narnia, publisher HarperCollins and the nonprofit Little Free Library are partnering to provide twenty-five Narnia-themed book-sharing boxes to communities without easy access to books.

Until August 31st, individuals and organizations in the United States can apply to receive a Narnia-themed Little Free Library, complete with books from The Chronicles of Narnia series and other titles by C. S. Lewis to share with their community.

The application can be found here, and the selected applicants will be notified in November.

These Narnia-themed book-exchange boxes will be granted at no cost through the Impact Library Program, which grants Little Free Libraries full of books to communities that need them. In 2024, Little Free Library granted over 650 libraries through the program.

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Developed by Chalkdust Animation Studios, Boxen is set to be a serialized animated adaptation of the very first stories written by C.S. Lewis. Long before Narnia, Lewis and his older brother Warnie began inventing stories of talking animals and rival kingdoms.

First published posthumously in 1985, Boxen collected many of these childhood tales, which Lewis and his brother began crafting between the ages of 8 and 15. They created a detailed world full of kingdoms with their own cultures, economies and traditions— though Lewis would later describe it as lacking “the least hint of wonder […] there was no poetry, even no romance, in it.”

The new images, presumably part of the show’s initial concept drawings, show key artwork, world map and character profiles.

The series is being developed for a target audience of 4 to 7 year olds, with a visual style designed to feel like a pop-up storybook. In a profile with Variety last year, the project was described as:

Aesthetically, “Boxen” is being developed to feel like a kids’ pop-up book, with each shot feeling layered. Backgrounds will look like matte paintings, midgrounds will feature hybrid 2D/CG props and sets, and the characters in the foreground will be animated in crisp CG with a classic storybook look.”

Production of Boxen will feature a mix of traditional animation tools, motion capture and cutting-edge software. According to Executive Producer Jared Mass, the ambition behind Boxen is large-scale.

In terms of scope, Mass says his artists are thinking on a scale similar to Nickelodeon’s “Avatar the Last Airbender.” “That show is for older kids, but in terms of the scale of the world, it’s a good comparison,” he says. “In ‘Boxen,’ there are 13 provinces, and they’re all geographically distinct, but we want to make sure they all feel cohesive.”

Mass hopes that the show “[…] stands for something, is entertaining, and meets the high standards of C.S. Lewis’s work”. 

According to Midnight Road’s website, no director or distributor has signed onto the project yet. However, financing for season one has already been secured through Noble Road Media.

What do you think of Boxen’s early concept art? Is this a project that interests you? Check out our Patreon-exclusive podcast, where Glumpuddle and Doom delve into the appeal of Boxen, explore the chances of Lewis being featured as a character, and speculate on Netflix’s potential involvement in distributing the series.

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This new release follows hot on the heels of the similarly titled “Deluxe Edition” which was announced back in May and is due for release this October.

The new Slipcase Edition not only features an additional fabric slipcase, but also includes a faux suede spine and a new cover art design with matte lamination, foil, and embossing. You can take a look at this new collected edition in three dimensions via the video below:

This latest Narnia release marks a continuation of HarperCollins’ full catalogue refresh during this 75th Anniversary year, during which they have already announced:

• New hardback editions with brand new cover art by Owen Richardson
• New mass market paperbacks with updated cover art by Cliff Nielsen
• A new 7-in-1 deluxe edition
• Updated cover art for the Audio Books
• Two new children’s Board Books
• A 75th Anniversary paperback edition of ‘The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe’

2025 marks 75 years since the publication of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe on October 16, 1950.

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The mass market paperback editions of The Chronicles of Narnia have received a fresh new update for 2025!

Released on April 15th, these new designs feature art by Cliff Nielsen, who designed the cover art for the mass market paperback editions released in 2002 (see comparison below) as well as the 7-in-1 deluxe editions published in 2004 and 2025.

Some of the new covers borrow elements from the 2002 editions, with Prince Caspian most closely mirroring the original design, while The Voyage of the Dawn Treader and The Magician’s Nephew appear to be complete redesigns inspired by Nielsen’s original covers.

These mass market editions also feature black and white illustrations by Pauline Baynes, the original illustrator of The Chronicles of Narnia.

What do you think of these new redesigns? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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Ever since the new cover art by Owen Richardson for The Chronicles of Narnia books was unveiled, fans have been zooming in and squinting at every detail.

Yesterday, NarniaWeb obtained high-resolution full versions (below) from HarperCollins and shared them with our Discord group, which sparked some surprising revelations.

NarniaWebber and Patreon supporter ElykRindon was the first to notice the symbol for Jupiter in the back cover art of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe:

ElykRindon’s initial post references Planet Narnia by Dr. Michael Ward, which is a theory that C.S. Lewis patterned the seven Chronicles of Narnia on the characteristics of the seven heavenly bodies of medieval cosmology.

In Ward’s theory, the seven books and the seven heavens are paired thus:

• Jupiter — The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
• Mars — Prince Caspian
• Sun — The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
• Moon — The Silver Chair
• Mercury — The Horse and His Boy
• Venus — The Magician’s Nephew
• Saturn — The Last Battle

The symbol of Jupiter sparked an investigation into the rest of the book covers, leading to the discovery of either a planetary symbol or planet on each of the covers — each corresponding with Michael Ward’s Planet Narnia theory.

See if you can find them yourself — or scroll down to the bottom of the article for the answer key and images.

If you’d like to hear more fan perspectives about Planet Narnia, check out our podcast episode where we discuss Michael Ward’s theory.

Do you think Owen Richardson used these symbols as a deliberate reference to Planet Narnia, or could it be an artistic coincidence? Let us know in the comments below or join the discussion on our Discord group.

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After two days of teasing an announcement on Narnia’s official Facebook and Instagram accounts, HarperCollins has revealed a new wave of Chronicles of Narnia releases coming in 2025—including new hardcover editions of all seven books and two Narnia-themed board books.

A short video with the artist, Owen Richardson, was also shared on the official Facebook page.

Returning to Narnia has been a particular joy because I’ve been able to go back and study and reread the books with kind of different eyes and different purpose. One of the things that’s so wonderful about each of The Chronicles of Narnia, each book has its own distinct flavor and locale, its own atmosphere, its own purpose. It’s almost like C.S. Lewis was telling me what he wanted done.

Owen Richardson

The video included full versions of the covers (Prince Caspian did not appear):

All seven books in The Chronicles of Narnia will be re-released in hardcover on April 15, 2025, featuring brand-new cover designs.

For younger readers, two new board books—World of Narnia: Animals and World of Narnia: A Counting Book—are set to release on July 29, 2025, featuring artwork by Joey Chou, who previously worked on a board book adaptation of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe in 2021.

Beyond Narnia, HarperCollins is also releasing a “deluxe edition” of Mere Christianity and new audiobooks of C.S. Lewis’s Space Trilogy, including a full-cast BBC audio adaptation of That Hideous Strength which will release this spring.

What do you think of the new Narnia covers? Let us know in the comments!

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The extended TV spot features Matthew McConaughey pitching the idea of a food-based NFL conspiracy theory movie to director Greta Gerwig:

The advert serves as another reminder to the Narnia fan community that Greta Gerwig is now very much a full-blown member of Hollywood’s A-List, and that Narnia will certainly not be struggling for the limelight over the next two years.

Meanwhile, in an interview with Forbes about the advert, Greta discusses some of her current favourite food hangouts in London, and mentions the importance of finding the time to eat meals with friends and family whilst working on “pre-production and rehearsals”. She also mentions how she was excited to finally be starting up regular group dinners with some of the cast and crew of her latest project:

“With the project I’m working on now, we’ve just started on the group dinners and it’s wonderful.”

With Greta Gerwig’s Narnia set to film from July to December this year, it is unlikely they will have a TV spot of their own ready in time for next year’s Super Bowl. However ‘Narnia’ is on course to cross paths with the NFL once again on Christmas Day 2026, when Netflix is scheduled to live-stream at least one NFL game, alongside the home premiere of Gerwig’s long awaited first Narnia film.

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Filmmaker Tivoli Silas recently reached out to NarniaWeb to let us know she is working on a documentary short currently entitled The Chronicles of NarniaWeb. The staff is looking forward to participating in interviews and seeing how it all comes together.

From the director:

The film will tell the history of NarniaWeb, essentially recounting how the films were made from the perspective of us fans.  In a time in which fandoms are often put in a negative light, this is a chance to showcase us as a more positive fanbase despite our disagreements.  It’s a chance to share our story with those who might not know that Narnia fan groups exist.

The production plans to launch a crowdfunding campaign, dates TBD but are tentatively planned for mid-November til mid-December.  This is your chance to contribute to a new Narnia project.  As we wait patiently for new adaptations, this is will provide new Narnia content while putting the fans in the spotlight.  The goal is to complete the project in time for the 20th anniversary of the release of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe next December. If you’re interested in joining the email list and staying up to date on the project, sign up here.

Tivoli is better known on NarniaWeb as ‘Just Queen, not High Queen.’

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I was the lion who forced you to join with Aravis. I was the cat who comforted you among the houses of the dead. I was the lion who drove the jackals from you while you slept. I was the lion who gave the Horses the new strength of fear for the last mile so that you should reach King Lune in time. And I was the lion you do not remember who pushed the boat in which you lay, a child near death, so that it came to shore where a man sat, wakeful at midnight, to receive you.”

Fun Facts about The Horse and His Boy

• The Horse and His Boy is the only book that doesn’t include comings and goings between Earth and Narnia, and it takes place entirely within the world of Narnia and its neighboring countries.

• Before settling on The Horse and His Boy, C.S. Lewis considered several other titles, including The Horse Stole the Boy, The Desert Road to Narnia, Cor of Archenland, Over the Border, and Narnia and the North.

• In The Silver Chair, Lewis warmly reminisced about The Horse and His Boy in a scene where “a blind poet came forward and struck up the grand old tale of Prince Cor and Aravis and the horse Bree…”

• The book is dedicated to Douglas and David Gresham, who later became C.S. Lewis’s stepsons. In 2018, NarniaWeb had the opportunity to discuss The Horse and His Boy in-depth with Douglas Gresham.

• C.S. Lewis completed writing The Horse and His Boy in slightly over 3 months. 

Do not by any means destroy yourself, for if you live you may yet have good fortune, but all the dead are dead like.”

Check out Talking Beasts: The Narnia Podcast for a chapter-by-chapter commentary on the book.

In the comments section below, let us know what you love about The Horse and His Boy—share your favorite scenes, quotes, and characters! Also, do you wish C.S. Lewis had chosen a different title for the book?

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The family of Douglas Gresham (stepson of C.S. Lewis) has asked us to share some information with the Narnia community.

Mr. Gresham has been experiencing a prolonged illness:

Dad is at home in Malta, being cared for by family. We are unsure how the illness will progress from here, but he is not expected to make a recovery. The family is asking for prayer and privacy at this time.

The C.S. Lewis business with all its commitments will continue as per normal.

Please join us in offering up prayers for the Gresham family during this time.

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Last year, it was reported that The C.S. Lewis Company was developing an animated series based on Boxen. Now, Variety has more details:

• ‘Boxen: The Childhood Chronicles of C.S. Lewis’ is the official title
• Production will be at Chalkdust Animation Studios, based in Atlanta, Ga.
• Involvement of Jared Mass, exec. producer of Netflix’s Super Giant Robot Brothers.
• Official artwork
• Teases about the animation style

Production of “Boxen” will feature a mix of traditional animation tools, motion capture and cutting-edge software.

“I found the workflow, combining traditional animation tools with the Unreal Engine and live-action mocap, to be like a new art form,” [Jared Mass] explained to Variety during a conversation at this year’s Annecy Festival.
[…]
According to Mass, “One thing we really want to do, hopefully by the end of Season One but definitely with Season Two, is bring in a live audience to the stage and have them watch an animated show being filmed, which has never happened in that way before.”

Variety

First published in 1985, Boxen was written by C.S. Lewis at 8 years old with his older brother Warnie. The hero of the Boxen stories was a brave mouse named Peter who lived in a medieval country called Animal Land, where animals dressed and spoke like people. Learn more.

“We’re all very big C.S. Lewis fans, so we want to do right by this project. I believe we have a big responsibility to make a show for 4-7-year-olds that stands for something, is entertaining, and that meets the high standards of C.S. Lewis’s work.”

Jared Mass

Don’t miss our Patreon-exclusive podcast, where Glumpuddle and Impending Doom delve into the appeal of Boxen, explore the chances of Lewis being featured as a character, and speculate on Netflix’s potential involvement in distributing the series.

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Dating back to 1935, this 12-line poem reflects Lewis’s passion for Old English literature, particularly the Anglo-Saxon epic Beowulf. Written under the pen name “Nat Whilk,” the poem is believed to be a thank-you note from Lewis.

The recipients of the poem, Dr. Ida Lilian Gordon and Eric Valentine Gordon, were specialists in Medieval English and a professor of English language, and close friends of J.R.R. Tolkien, author of ‘The Lord of the Rings‘.

The discovery was credited to Dr. Andoni Cossio of the University of Glasgow during his research endeavours. In an interview with The Telegraph, he shared that the poem, “had everything I could wish for – biographical details, Old English, alliterative meter, and Lewis’s writing at its best… It had passed completely unnoticed…”

“It was kept by the Gordons, then by their daughter, until she sold the collection of letters and different manuscripts that are now at Leeds. So this has been hidden from the public eye. Nobody, except the Gordons, had seen this literary work by Lewis.”

C.S Lewis as a Poet

Although being best known for his ‘Chronicles of Narnia’ series and books on Christian theology, Lewis’s literary journey began with poetry.

‘Spirits in Bondage‘, is a collection of 40 poems written mainly during 1915-1918, a period in Lewis’s early life that spanned from his time as a student to a soldier in the trenches of World War 1. Published under the pseudonym Clive Hamilton in 1919, this collection reflects his experiences and disillusionment during the war and explores themes of suffering, loss, and the human condition.

Despite his shift in publishing output, Lewis continued to write poetry throughout his life, often keeping it private or sharing it only with close friends. Some of his verses, including two Narnia poems, were published posthumously.

Dr. Cossio says the “discovery of this hidden treasure made me feel elated. I was astonished to find that this poem doesn’t appear in any of [Lewis’s] collected works.”

“The excitement mostly comes from the fact that it is difficult to find new works from these writers, especially because people have mined the archives, searching for these kinds of things. Normally we get letters or other documents, but not poetry or literary works…”

You can view the poem transcript here.

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Here are the films Gerwig chose to highlight:

• Brief Encounter (1945)
• The Red Shoes (1948)
• The Earrings of Madame de… (1953)
• Yojimbo (1961)
• Amarcord (1973)
• Where is the Friend’s House? (1987)
• Naked (1993)
• Beau travail (1999)

Gerwig called Where is the Friend’s House? a “perfect film,” saying it captures “the strangeness and stakes of childhood, what’s terrifying about it, what matters about it.” When the interviewer made a comment about how the stakes in the story not being very high, Gerwig replied, “But they are! I like the epicness of intimacy. These small interactions that end up meaning everything.”

Greta Gerwig is currently preparing to helm two Chronicles of Narnia movies for Netflix.

Here is a similar video with Gerwig talking about movies that influenced her directing of Barbie:

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Previously, Gerwig’s screenplays for Lady Bird and Little Women also received Academy Award nominations. And both films were also nominated for Best Picture.

Next up, Gerwig is set to write and direct two Chronicles of Narnia movies for Netflix.

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Gerwig has never won a Golden Globe, but was previously nominated for Lady Bird (Screenplay), and Frances Ha (Actress).

Next up, she is currently set to helm two Chronicles of Narnia movies for Netflix.

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Vincent Sieber, Director of the C.S. Lewis Company and producer for Gerwig’s Narnia adaptations, is currently in the process of developing a children’s animated series based on Boxen.

First published in 1985, Boxen was written by C.S. Lewis at 8 years old with his older brother Warnie. The hero of the Boxen stories was a brave mouse named Peter who lived in a medieval country called Animal Land, where animals dressed and spoke like people.

Lewis created a detailed history of Animal Land, their politics and government, and he drew pictures of the main characters along with detailed illustrations of ships and maps of the land. 

Although it’s easy to draw comparisons between Boxen and his later writings, Lewis insisted that it and Narnia were two very different places “except the anthropomorphic beasts. Animal-Land, by its whole quality, excluded the least hint of wonder… there was no poetry, even no romance, in it.” 

Vincent Sieber was also involved with all 3 Narnia adaptations from Walden Media.

At this time, there is no information about a possible creative team or potential distribution partner for the project.

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The pub served as a meeting point for The Inklings who would frequently gather to discuss their works and ideas, including Lord of the Rings and The Chronicles of Narnia. Previously owned by St John’s College, the pub’s legacy was in jeopardy when it closed three years ago.

“We are humbled and proud to be able to safeguard this treasured pub’s future and continue its legacy as a place for brilliant people to come together including for our Ellison Scholars”

According to the BBC, EIT will “refurbish and reopen” the pub to the public while modernizing the space by adding a restaurant, meeting spaces, and a new study area for Ellison Scholars and EIT Oxford staff.

There’s no current timeline for its reopening. 

Have you been able to visit the The Eagle and Child? What do you think of the plan for its revival? Leave a comment below!

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The film is based on a stage play by the same name, which itself was based on the book The Question of God by Armand Nicholi. The official synopsis reads:

On the eve of the Second World War, two of the greatest minds on the twentieth century, C.S. LEWIS and SIGMUND FREUD converge for their own personal battle over the existence of God. FREUD’S LAST SESSION interweaves the lives of Freud and Lewis, past, present, and through fantasy, bursting from the confines of Freud’s study on a dynamic journey.

Interestingly, Hopkins portrayed C.S. Lewis in the 1993 film Shadowlands.

The film releases on December 22.

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The update displays a new header (featuring a more photo-realistic Aslan) and promotional material for their recent collaboration with The Royal Mint. This marks the first substantial update to the website since it’s relaunch in 2013.

Could this be an indication of things to come?

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This 50p coin showcases a detailed reproduction of the original illustration by Pauline Baynes featuring Lucy and Mr. Tumnus walking through Lantern Waste.

Rebecca Morgan, director of commemorative coin at the Royal Mint, said: “Today we are beyond thrilled to be unveiling an official collectable UK 50p coin celebrating the globally adored story of the Chronicles Of Narnia by CS Lewis to our popular series.”

A limited amount are available for purchase on the Royal Mint’s website, with pricing options spanning from £11 for the brilliant uncirculated version to £1,220 for the gold edition.

Will you be ordering one? Leave a comment below and let us know.

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The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis was published on this day in 1953!

“These are the signs by which I will guide you in your quest. First; as soon as the Boy Eustace sets foot in Narnia, he will meet an old and dear friend. He must greet that friend at once; if he does, you will both have good help. Second; you must journey out of Narnia to the north till you come to the ruined city of the ancient giants. Third; you shall find a writing on a stone in that ruined city, and you must do what the writing tells you. Fourth; you will know the lost prince (if you find him) by this, that he will be the first person you have met in your travels who will ask you to do something in my name, in the name of Aslan.”

Here are some random fun facts about the book:

• The Silver Chair was the 4th book in The Chronicles of Narnia to be published. It is #6, chronologically.
• The original title was The Wild Wastelands.
• The book is dedicated to Nicholas Hardie, son of Colin Hardie (an Inklings member).
• The character Puddleglum was inspired by Lewis’s gardener, Fred Paxford.
• The title of Chapter 4, “A Parliament of Owls,” is a playful reference to Chaucer’s poem, “Parliament of Fowls.”
• Lewis published The Abolition of Man that same year.
• A film adaptation directed by Joe Johnston was in development in 2017, but ultimately did not go into production.

In the comments section below, tell us what you love about this story, and share your favorite scenes, quotes, and characters!

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Just five other films have hit the billion dollar milestone since the pandemic and this marks a first ever for a solo female director.

The Hollywood Reporter claims that Gerwig has no deal in place to return for a sequel though.

“At this moment, it’s all I’ve got. I feel like that at the end of every movie, like I’ll never have another idea and everything I’ve ever wanted to do, I did. I wouldn’t want to squash anybody else’s dream but for me, at this moment, I’m at totally zero.”

Greta Gerwig

Gerwig has signed on to write and direct “at least” two Narnia films for Netflix. Here is everything we know about the project.

How will Barbie’s success affect Gerwig’s Narnia adaptations? Listen to what our podcasters have to say and discuss the implications in the NarniaWeb forum.

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This was far ahead of expectations for both movies, and the biggest box office weekend since the start of the pandemic. Read more.

These kinds of numbers often lead to directors gaining more clout and bigger budgets for future projects. How will the success of Barbie affect Gerwig’s Narnia adaptations?

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Sony has released the first image of Matthew Goode in costume as C.S. Lewis (pictured right) in Freud’s Last Session. The film will also star Academy Award Winner Anthony Hopkins (who previously portrayed Lewis in Shadowlands) as Sigmund Freud. A release date has not yet been set.

On the eve of the Second World War, two of the greatest minds on the twentieth century, C.S. LEWIS and SIGMUND FREUD converge for their own personal battle over the existence of God. FREUD’S LAST SESSION interweaves the lives of Freud and Lewis, past, present, and through fantasy, bursting from the confines of Freud’s study on a dynamic journey.

Goode’s other film credits include The Imitation Game (2014), Stoker (2013), and Watchmen (2009).

A summary of the film mentions that it will explore “Lewis’ unconventional romance with his best friend’s mother.” For some background on this, see this excerpt from an interview with Walter Hooper that was released after his death in 2020.

Thanks to Icarus for the alert.

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Aslan is on the move. The Logos Theatre’s stage adaptation of The Horse and His Boy is coming to Branson, Missouri December 7-16. The show will also be returning to Washington, D.C. June 23 – August 6. Order tickets.

Check out NarniaWeb’s 2019 review, and interview with Director Nicole Stratton.

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New footage is from the show is included in the sizzle reel above. According to the director, it has been updated and improved since its premiere in Taylors, SC in 2019.

Related:

• Listen to NarniaWeb’s interview with Director Nicole Stratton.
• Read NarniaWeb’s review of the 2019 production.

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Some of the pictures of Father Christmas in our world make him look only funny and jolly. But now that the children actually stood looking at him they didn’t find it quite like that. He was so big, and so glad, and so real, that they all became quite still. They felt very glad, but also solemn.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis

Merry Christmas! Long live the true King!

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Watch the video here. (Narnia talk at 0:24-3:38)

They were looking at much older actors, like 30s and 40s. And they were like “this just seems wrong, it seems really creepy.” They knew they had to get someone who was young, and was nice, seemed unthreatening, and I’m all those things clearly (laughs).

I went in and met Andrew Adamson who is a genuinely lovely man and a great director. I feel like I got the part in the room.

James McAvoy

James was 25 years old when he played Tumnus.

Related:
Georgie Henley Talks to NarniaWeb About Playing Lucy – 15 Years Later

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Skandar announced his retirement from acting in 2016. He is a political advisor.

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