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See Jim Broadbent in 'Harry Potter'

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:14:04 GMT

As most of you are no doubt aware, the sixth film in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, hits theaters today. <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000980/" target="_blank">Jim Broadbent</a>, who played Professor Digory Kirke in The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, can be seen playing another professor, Horace Slughorn. The film is directed by David Yates, who will stay on for the final two films in the Potter franchise. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part One releases in November 2010, just a few weeks before The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is scheduled to hit theaters.

Sign NarniaWeb's Dawn Treader Cast Letter

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:06:03 GMT

NarniaWeb is sending a support letter to the cast and crew of The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. If you want to let the cast and crew know that you can't wait to see VDT and that you are behind them all the way, then <a href="http://www.narniaweb.com/letter.asp">click here</a> to sign the letter. We'll be mailing it to Australia next month. View the <a href="http://www.narniaweb.com/gallery.asp?img=26">LWW letter</a> and the <a href="http://www.narniaweb.com/news.asp?id=1135&dl=12127475">PC letter</a>.

Professor Discovers Fragment of Lewis/Tolkien Collaboration

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:10:14 GMT

The San Marcos Mercury reports that Professor Steven Beebe has discovered the opening chapters of a work on the origins of language, written in C. S. Lewis' own distinctive hand. Beebe believes that this is the start of a collaborative work that Lewis and his friend J. R. R. Tolkien had planned to write together, which was to be called Language and Human Nature. The partial manuscript was discovered at the Oxford University Bodleian Library, in a small notebook on which Lewis had written "Scraps." The piece will be published when permission is granted by the Lewis Estate. You can read the full article <a href="http://www.sanmarcosmercury.com/archives/9295" target="_blank">here</a>. Thanks Gandalfs Beard for the link!

Switchfoot Song On WOW CD

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 16:32:05 GMT

NarniaWebber PrincessMia241 sent in a report saying that Switchfoot's song This Is Home from the Prince Caspian soundtrack has been included on the WOW 2009 compilation CD that is released every year. Included on the second disc, the song is accompanied by twenty nine other popular Christian music songs of 2009. The album is available now.

Will Moseley Inspires Students

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 13:21:38 GMT

From Thisisgloucestershire.co.uk: "Chronicles of Narnia star William Moseley backed a series of pioneering children's workshops. William, from Sheepscombe, who plays Peter Pevensie, sent a personal message to inspire and support six Tewkesbury School pupils on a Performing For Success pilot project. Organiser Emma Taylor said: 'William was very enthusiastic because he struggled academically and was inspired by drama. He couldn't be at our presentation evening but left a video message of inspiration and support. He named all the children, making their faces light up, and left signed pictures.' " Read the whole story <a href="http://www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/gloucestershireheadlines/Narnia-star-inspires-pupils/article-1145292-detail/article.html" target="_blank">here</a>. Thanks to Lucy P. for the heads up!

Boats for Hire in Australia for 'Dawn Treader' ?

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 17:27:50 GMT

There's an interesting tidbit of news that NarniaFans' member Michael Thorn dug up. According to NarniaFans, "there is a forum for the Australian Surf Rowers League where someone is 'looking for several wooden boats to use in a film we are shooting on the Gold Coast. With view to hire or purchase.' When asked when they would need them, they respond: 'At this stage between 20th July to 5th Sept.' " There's a lot of speculation as to what these boats might be used for, which you can read about over on NarniaFans.com <a href="http://www.narniafans.com/archives/7098" target="_blank">here</a>. You can read the original post <a href="http://www.asrl.com.au/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=36&func=view&id=14192&catid=18#14184" target="_blank">here</a>.

Behind the Scenes of Focus on the Family's 'The Screwtape Letters'

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 17:17:07 GMT

A 7-minute behind-the-scenes look at Focus on the Family's audio adaptation of C. S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters has been posted online. The video includes interviews with Douglas Gresham, and shows Andy Serkis performing as Screwtape. A Fall 2009 release has been announced. <a href="http://www.aiofanpodcast.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">View the video here</a>. In 2002, Focus on the Family completed their much-loved audio adaptations of The Chronicles of Narnia. Thanks to 'Dekkie' for the find.

The VDT Water Tanks

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 18:29:42 GMT

This really isn't much of a news story, but Examiner.com posted about The Voyage of the Dawn Treader filming on the Gold Coast. In their version however, they included two pictures of the water tanks that will be used in the movie that I at least had not seen before. Check them out <a href="http://www.examiner.com/x-15199-Narnia-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Dawn-Treader-coming-to-Gold-Coast-tanks-a-lot" target="_blank">here</a>. Thanks Lucy P. for the heads up!

The Independent Interviews Ben Barnes

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:33:56 GMT

The Independent's Alice Jones posted an interview with Ben Barnes this morning, in which the actor discusses his sudden rise to fame, some of the stress it's brought along, and how he feels about hair extensions due to his role in Prince Caspian. He also talks about his work in Easy Virtue and The Picture of Dorian Gray, and the kind of roles he's looking for in the future. You can <a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/ben-barnes-prince-of-hearts-1709371.html" target="_blank">read the interview here</a>. Thanks Lucy P. for the link!

Ben Barnes to Star in 'Valediction'

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:25:19 GMT

This is slightly old news (hey, better late than never right?) but Ben Barnes has been cast in the movie <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1452301/" target="_blank">Valediction</a>. According to an MTV interview with co-star Eliza Dushku, the film centers around a car accident, which leaves Josh's (Ben) daughter Brooke in a coma. But there's more to the crash than meets the eye, according to Eliza, who adds that the film is being characterized as a "contemporary psychological thriller." Thanks to everyone who sent this report in!