The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

[Brian in Mesa]

Director & Kids Return for Narnia Sequel
Source: Walden.com
January 6, 2006

A representative of Walden Media, which produced the Disney release The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, has revealed on the company's message board the unconfirmed news that director Andrew Adamson and the four children - Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, William Moseley and Anna Popplewell - have signed on again for The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.

In "Prince Caspian," troubled times have come to Narnia as it is gripped by civil war. Prince Caspian is forced to blow The Great Horn of Narnia, summoning the help of past heroes, Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy. Now they must overthrow Caspian's uncle, King Miraz, to restore peace to Narnia.

The first film, budgeted at $180 million, has already earned $456.5 million worldwide.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Adamson Returns for Prince Caspian
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
February 2, 2006

Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media are moving ahead with a sequel to the wildly successful The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, which has earned a massive $637.8 million worldwide.

The Hollywood Reporter says Andrew Adamson is set to return to the director's chair, having just signed a deal to helm The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. Adamson also will serve as a producer and co-writer, collaborating with returning screenwriters Christopher Markus and Steve McFeeley. The principal cast is coming back, as is producer Mark Johnson.

A screenplay is not yet written, but production is scheduled to begin this year with an eye toward a Christmas 2007 release.

"Prince Caspian" finds the four Pevensie siblings pulled back into the land of Narnia, where 1,000 years have passed since they left. The children are again enlisted to join the colorful creatures of Narnia, who have been driven into the wild, unfriendly parts of the land. The Pevensies must struggle to overthrow a usurping king named Miraz and restore the rightful heir to the throne, the young Prince Caspian.

"Prince Caspian," published in 1951, is the second book in the seven-book series written by C.S. Lewis.

Adamson also is on board DreamWorks' Shrek 3, the computer-animated franchise on which he got his start as a feature film director. Adamson will executive produce Shrek 3, and he has been involved with developing the story and will supervise voice talent recording sessions, while Chris Miller and Raman Hui will co-direct.

 

[nathan]

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Pushed back...

Prince Caspian Pushed Back to Summer '08
Source: The Hollywood Reporter, BVHE
May 17, 2006

Walt Disney Pictures' follow-up to Andrew Adamson's blockbuster The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe has been pushed back from December 14, 2007 to summer 2008.

The Hollywood Reporter says Disney rescheduled The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian hours after Columbia Pictures circulated an announcement Tuesday staking a claim on December 8, 2007 for the domestic release of its new fantasy fable The Water Horse. Both sweeping epics are produced by Walden Media and when left to open one week apart were perfectly poised to cannibalize one another's 2007 Christmas box office.

In related news, Buena Vista Home Entertainment (BVHE) announced today that "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" has become the number one top-selling DVD of 2006. The film was released on April 5 and has sold over 11 million units in route to claiming this year's top DVD spot.

"We are delighted with the tremendous success of 'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.' This award-winning film is a stellar addition to the celebrated Disney collection and has set the tone for the next chapter in this promising franchise," commented Bob Chapek, president of BVHE.

Concurrently, with Narnia in the top DVD spot of 2006, BVHE holds five of the top 10 titles so far this year. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, Chicken Little, Lady and the Tramp, Flightplan, and Bambi II are all strongly positioned within the top 10 titles of 2006. "We are very fortunate to have such a strong line up of titles that appeals to every demographic. It is the backbone of what this studio has always been known for," Chapek added.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Prince Caspian Filming Locations Confirmed
Source: NarniaWeb
November 23, 2006

NarniaWeb reports that The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian will be shot in Auckland, New Zealand during February and March of 2007. This will be followed with four months of production in Prague, Czech Republic. "Prince Caspian" is expected to shoot under the codename "Toastie."

"The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe" was filmed in various locations in New Zealand and the Czech Republic.

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian is targeting a May 16, 2008 release.

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Shhh...don't tell anyone.

 

[ArizonaSportsFan]

My wife is very excited for this movie. She loves the stories. It is just okay for me.


Had to bump to bring three Chronicles threads to the top!

 

[PDXChris]

I have not read the books or seen the first one. My question is, are these more Harry Potterish or Lord of the Ringsish?

 

[ArizonaSportsFan]

It is more adventure like LotR, but not so much in a common goal tying the series together. Each book kind of stands on its own other than the repeat of the kids and Aslan. Not as much "evil death" as in LotR either, if I remember correctly.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

Release Date: May 16, 2008
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures, Walden Media
Director: Andrew Adamson
Screenwriter: Andrew Adamson, Christopher Markus, Steve McFeely
Genre: Fantasy
MPAA Rating: PG (for epic battle action and violence)
Website: Narnia.com

Starring: Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, William Moseley, Anna Popplewell, Ben Barnes, Peter Dinklage, Warwick Davis, Vincent Grass, Ken Stott, Pierfrancesco Favino, Sergio Castellitto, Liam Neeson, Eddie Izzard

Plot Summary: The characters of C.S. Lewis' timeless fantasy come to life once again in this newest installment of the "Chronicles of Narnia" series, in which the Pevensie siblings are magically transported back from England to the world of Narnia, where a thrilling, perilous new adventure and an even greater test of their faith and courage awaits them.

One year after the incredible events of "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe," the Kings and Queens of Narnia find themselves back in that faraway wondrous realm, only to discover that more than 1300 years have passed in Narnian time. During their absence, the Golden Age of Narnia has become extinct, Narnia has been conquered by the Telmarines and is now under the control of the evil King Miraz, who rules the land without mercy.

The four children will soon meet an intriguing new character: Narnia's rightful heir to the throne, the young Prince Caspian, who has been forced into hiding as his uncle Miraz plots to kill him in order to place his own newborn son on the throne.

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[Brian in Mesa]

I went to Prince Caspian's imdb page looking for its MPAA rating...

Check out the percentage on the MOVIEmeter:

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[ArizonaSportsFan]

Decent movie. Not a lot of character development, which I thought was too bad. But it was good family entertainment and "escape" for 2:40.

 

[FArting]

I went and saw Prince Caspian at Westgate City Center. Good movie.

 

[mjb21aztd]

I will defintally check this will probally rent it but looking forward to seeing it

 

[joeshmo]

I went and saw Prince Caspian at Westgate City Center. Good movie.

Saw it at West gate as well. I thought it was Fantastic Good fun. Much more sword play type action then the first. My fear that the Caspian actor was going to be a bad pretty boy actor was sort of squashed. He was decent.

 

[Shane]

It wasnt bad. WAY to long though!

 

[Louis]

Saw it at West gate as well. I thought it was Fantastic Good fun. Much more sword play type action then the first. My fear that the Caspian actor was going to be a bad pretty boy actor was sort of squashed. He was decent.

Agreed.

Fantastic sequel. IMO not as good as numero uno though.

The movie was long, but I'm not sure that it was too long. Not many scenes could've been cut out from the film.