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Narnia to be Created in New Zealand

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the if-it-worked-for-middle-earth dept.

SCS writes "It has been confirmed that the The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe will be made in New Zealand as part of a five film line-up of C.S. Lewis's Narnia fantasy book series, with New Zealander Andrew Adamson of Shrek fame as its director. Filming begins next year, and Weta Digital has already started the graphics work. Also reported at the BBC and HeraldTribune.com."

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  1. tiem moves on. by sjwt · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Wow,
    so long since ive read the books or seen
    the old TV shows..

    Wodner how much ive forgoten?

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  2. New Zealand by stick_figure_of_doom · · Score: 0, Redundant

    New Zealand is the next Hollywood! w00t! I guess New Zealand is good for filming because it's got wonderful scenery.

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  3. 5 films? by downix · · Score: 0, Redundant

    So which 2 books are being ignored for these films?

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  4. Official Site by jaredcat · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I didn't see anyone else post a link to it, so here it is:

    Narnia.com