New Line Banking On 'Compass'

The Golden Compass

After winning big on the potentially risky "Lord of the Rings" franchise, New Line is betting yet again on a pricey fantasy book series, "His Dark Materials," with the first pic "The Golden Compass" set to bow Dec. 7.

New Line faces a more daunting marketing challenge this time around, even with Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig on the marquee, because the "Dark Materials" series lacks the classic-lit pedigree and worldwide recognition of the "Rings" series.

Eric Bana Joins The Cast Of 'The Golden Compass'
Eric Bana has joined the cast of The Golden Compass , according to Ananova. He will join Nicole Kidman, Kevin Bacon and John Hurt in the movie. The film is based on the His Dark Materials trilogy by Philip Pullman. The...
Daniel Craig Joins 'The Golden Compass'
Daniel Craig is set to join Nicole Kidman in New Line Cinema's The Golden Compass , says Variety. The feature, written and directed by Chris Weitz, is the the first installment of an intended trilogy based on the Philip...
Eva Green As Queen Witch In 'The Golden Compass'
Bond girl Eva Green will star as the queen of witches in The Golden Compass , according to Variety. New Line's first installment of a potential trilogy based on Phillip Pullman's "His Dark Materials." Green will play...
Nicole Kidman In Pullmans 'The Golden Compass'
Nicole Kidman is in final talks to star in The Golden Compass , according to the Hollywood Reporter. Adaptation of the first installment of author Philip Pullman's best-selling "His Dark Materials" trilogy being directed...
Director Chris Weitz Back In 'His Dark Materials'
Chris Weitz is back on board to direct the adaptation of the first installment of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Anand Tucker, who had replaced Weitz, recently exited...
Director Chris Weitz Leaves 'His Dark Materials'
Director Chris Weitz ( American Pie ) left the post as director of the first installment of Philip Pullman's fantasy trilogy, His Dark Materials: The Golden Compass , according to the Hollywood Reporter Weitz is said not...
Chris Weitz To Take On 'His Dark Materials'
Chris Weitz ( American Pie ) is in talks to adapt and direct the first installment of Philip Pullman's celebrated kids fantasy book trilogy His Dark Materials , according to The Hollywood Reporter. The studio is eyeing...
Brett Ratner Interested In 'His Dark Materials' Trilogy
Director Brett Ratner has been speaking with SciFi-Wire about how he wants to helm the film adaptation of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy. Playwright Tom Stoppard is writing the screenplay for New Line...