Wellington could be about to land another big film, with the makers of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe and the producer of Lord of the Rings preparing to bring the Loch Ness monster to the big screen. Lord of the Rings' American producer Barrie Osborne is believed to be behind the upcoming production dubbed The Waterhorse. It is understood to be in the final stage of securing finance from Walden Media. The US media company – reportedly "delighted" with the success of Andrew Adamson's The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe – is already shooting The Bridge to Terabithia in Auckland with Walt Disney Pictures. [More]

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Disney has big DVD plans for "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," preparing two versions of the blockbuster hit for release on April 4. Both the single-disc version ($19.99) and a two-disc edition ($29.99) will include two commentaries with director Andrew Adamson, one in which he's accompanied by other filmmakers and the other, by children. Both versions also will come with pop-up windows throughout the film with facts on the movie and "Narnia" author C.S. Lewis. The double-disc "Narnia" also will come with a booklet, concept art, storytelling diaries of the filmmakers, a "making of" featurette, an interactive map of Narnia and other extras. [More]

It's movie award season again, and while we all know what the critics and industry groups think are the best films and performances of the year, Moviefone wants to hear the opinions of the real moviegoers who spend their $10 for a ticket. Voting is now open for the 11th Annual Moviefone Moviegoer Awards. Real movie fans on Moviefone.com selected the five nominees in each category below, and now millions of movie fans across the country will cast their votes for the winners, to be announced Feb. 28. Don't miss your chance to make your voice and heard and help your favorite film, actor or actress take home the award. [More]

The DVD release for 'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe' is set for April 4th, 2006. Sources say there will also be a 2 disc collectors edtion on its way as well. More details to follow!

Douglas Gresham, the stepson of C.S. Lewis, offers a rare glimpse into the personal life of the famous author with his new memoir, “Jack’s Life: The Life Story of C.S. Lewis.” Gresham’s book was published in October before the screening of the movie “The Chronicles of Narnia: Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” which opened Friday. Gresham served as a co-producer for the movie, and the book is an affectionate tribute to Lewis. “Jack was the finest man and best Christian I’ve ever known,” Gresham said in a written statement. “This book is a way for me to honor his profound influence on my life.” Gresham lived in England with Lewis for a dozen years, including the years after the death of his mother, Joy Davidman, to cancer. [More]

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LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - With its fourth consecutive weekend atop the foreign box office, "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe" crossed the $580 million mark globally, and is increasingly inspiring talk of a new film franchise. Disney's adaptation of the C.S. Lewis classic earned an estimated $20.1 million overseas last weekend, pushing its international tally to $319 million (the domestic total stands at $261.4 million). Since the film covers material from just two of the seven volumes of C.S. Lewis "The Chronicles of Narnia" books, there is plenty of material for future "Narnia" screen adaptations, according to David Kornblum, vp international theatrical sales and distribution at Disney's Buena Vista Intl. unit. [More]

Helen writes: As I’m sure you are aware James McAvoy has been nominated for the new Rising Star Award at this year’s BAFTAs. I work for online pr agency Way to Blue and we’re working for Orange to promote online voting at orange.co.uk/bafta. Voters also get the chance to win a VIP night out at the BAFTAs!

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Lingering holidays in many parts of the world kept the foreign box office buzzing during the first full weekend of the new year. "Chronicles of Narnia," "King Kong" and "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" moved strongly into 2006, while some surprise titles hit the top in Germany, France and Spain, and local-language films dominated Italy, Brazil and South Korea. "Narnia" earned $35.5 million from 44 markets to lift its international gross to $282 million. The offshore weekend results brought "Narnia's" global take to $530 million. [More]

Thanks to Nessa for this bit of info and a link to the Online Film Critics Nominations. Georgie Henley hs been nominated as 'Breakthrough Performer' along with; Nathan Fillion (Serenity), Tony Jaa (Ong-Bak), Q'Orianka Kilcher (The New World) & Owen Kline (The Squid and the Whale). [View All Nominations]

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Monday announced the seven films in consideration for achievement in sound editing for the 78th Annual Academy Awards. The seven are Walt Disney Pictures' "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," Warner Bros. Pictures' "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," Universal Pictures' "King Kong," Columbia Pictures' "Memoirs of a Geisha," 20th Century Fox's "Star Wars: Episode III -- Revenge of the Sith" and "Walk the Line" and Paramount Pictures' "War of the Worlds." [More]