The Chronicles of Narnia

The Chronicles of Narnia is a series of seven fantasy novels for children written by C. S. Lewis. They present the adventures of children who play central roles in the unfolding history of the realm of Narnia, where some animals talk, magic is common, and good is fighting evil. The books are also known for their illustrations by Pauline Baynes. The stories illustrate aspects of Christianity in a way that is accessible to younger children.

Narnia in other media

Television

The Chronicles of Narnia were turned into a successful BBC television series in 1988–1990. Only The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, Prince Caspian, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, and The Silver Chair were filmed. The Magician's Nephew, The Horse and His Boy, and The Last Battle were not filmed.

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BBC - Television series - 1988 - 1990

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The TV series was later edited into three feature-length films (combining "Prince Caspian" and "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader") and released on DVD.

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Radio

There have also been BBC Radio and Focus on the Family Radio Theater dramatisations of the novels.

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Cinema

A film version of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, entitled ', is in production. Directed by Andrew Adamson and with a screenplay written by Ann Peacock, like The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, it is being made in New Zealand. The website stuff.co.nz reported in December 2003 that "Work on the film begins in Auckland." http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,2761705a1860,00.html Tilda Swinton was cast as the White Witch. Principal photography has been completed, and Walden Media and Walt Disney Pictures are currently engaged in post-production. The film will be released in 2005 (on December 9 in the United States).

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Film - Andrew Adamson - Ann Peacock - The Lord of the Rings - New Zealand - 2003 - Auckland - Tilda Swinton - Walt Disney Pictures - Post-production - 2005 - December 9 - United States

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