The Golden Compass (DVD) (New Line 2-Disc Platinum Series) (US Version) DVD Region 1

The Golden Compass is an adaptation of the first book in the beloved but controversial fantasy series by Phillip Pullman. The story opens with Lyra Belacqua (Dakota Blue Richards) an orphan girl who lives in an alternate world that is similar to earth, but where people's souls exist outside of their bodies in animal form. The people are ruled by a shadowy and oppressive council known as the Magisterium, which is doing it's best to keep everyone from getting information about what is called "Dust." Lyra's Uncle Asriel (Daniel Craig) has been researching Dust, and he has seen to it that Lyra is given safe shelter at Jordan College. But when the visiting Mrs. Coulter (Nicole Kidman) arrives, she asks Lyra to accompany her on a trip to the North to meet the Panserbjorne, a race of armored bears. Before Lyra leaves, the Headmaster gives her a golden compass, a device which only she can read, and from which she can intuit the truth. Lyra leaves with Mrs. Coulter, but when she learns that her friends have been kidnapped by "Gobblers," she heads out to find them, and soon joins forces with the nomadic Gyptians, some witches, and an armored bear called Iorek Byrnison (voice by Ian McKellen). Lyra finds her friends, and so discovers the evil plans the Magisterium has cooked up for the world's children. By the film's end, she has vowed to track down her Uncle Asriel, and to discover the true power of Dust.

Hollywood had a tricky time of taming this tale, as Pullman's books portray religion - the Catholic Church in particular - in a less than flattering light. The film version carefully steers clear of these themes, and instead puts its enormous budget into creating visually stunning effects. While fans of the books may find fault with this streamlined version, children are sure to revel in the many talking animals and whimsical airships.

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Product Title:	The Golden Compass (DVD) (New Line 2-Disc Platinum Series) (US Version) 魔幻羅盤 (DVD) (雙碟豪華版) (美國版) 魔幻罗盘 (DVD) (双碟豪华版) (美国版) The Golden Compass (DVD) (New Line 2-Disc Platinum Series) (US Version) The Golden Compass (DVD) (New Line 2-Disc Platinum Series) (US Version)
Artist Name(s):	Nicole Kidman (Actor) | Sam Elliott (Actor) | Daniel Craig (Actor) | Simon McBurney (Actor) | Derek Jacobi (Actor) | Clare Higgins (Actor) | Tom Courtenay (Actor) | Jim Carter (Actor) | Ian McShane (Actor) | Eva Green (Actor) | Adam Godley (Actor) | Ben Walker (Actor) | Dakota Blue Richards (Actor) | Philip Pullman | Chris Weitz | Michael Lynne 妮歌潔曼 (Actor) | 燊•依利諾 (Actor) | 丹尼爾 基克 (Actor) | Simon McBurney (Actor) | Derek Jacobi (Actor) | Clare Higgins (Actor) | 湯葛特連 (Actor) | 占卡達 (Actor) | 伊雲麥西恩 (Actor) | Eva Green (Actor) | Adam Godley (Actor) | Ben Walker (Actor) | Dakota Blue Richards (Actor) | Philip Pullman | 基斯韋士 | Michael Lynne 妮歌洁曼 (Actor) | 燊?依利诺 (Actor) | 丹尼尔 基克 (Actor) | Simon McBurney (Actor) | Derek Jacobi (Actor) | Clare Higgins (Actor) | 汤葛特连 (Actor) | 占卡达 (Actor) | Ian McShane (Actor) | Eva Green (Actor) | Adam Godley (Actor) | Ben Walker (Actor) | Dakota Blue Richards (Actor) | Philip Pullman | 基斯韦士 | Michael Lynne 二コール・キッドマン (Actor) | Ｓａｍ　Ｅｌｌｉｏｔｔ (Actor) | ダニエル・クレイグ (Actor) | Ｓｉｍｏｎ ＭｃＢｕｒｎｅｙ (Actor) | Derek Jacobi (Actor) | Ｃｌａｒｅ Ｈｉｇｇｉｎｓ (Actor) | Ｔｏｍ Ｃｏｕｒｔｅｎａｙ (Actor) | ジム・カーター (Actor) | Ian McShane (Actor) | Eva Green (Actor) | Adam Godley (Actor) | Ben Walker (Actor) | Dakota Blue Richards (Actor) | Ｐｈｉｌｉｐ Ｐｕｌｌｍａｎ | Chris Weitz | Michael Lynne Nicole Kidman (Actor) | Sam Elliott (Actor) | Daniel Craig (Actor) | Simon McBurney (Actor) | Derek Jacobi (Actor) | Clare Higgins (Actor) | Tom Courtenay (Actor) | Jim Carter (Actor) | Ian McShane (Actor) | Eva Green (Actor) | Adam Godley (Actor) | Ben Walker (Actor) | Dakota Blue Richards (Actor) | Philip Pullman | Chris Weitz | Michael Lynne
Director:	Craig Perry | Bob Shaye Craig Perry | Bob Shaye Craig Perry | Bob Shaye Craig Perry | Bob Shaye Craig Perry | Bob Shaye
Producer:	Bill Carraro | Deborah Forte Bill Carraro | Deborah Forte Bill Carraro | Deborah Forte Bill Carraro | Deborah Forte Bill Carraro | Deborah Forte
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Release Date:	2008-04-29
Language:	English
Country of Origin:	United States
Picture Format:	NTSC What is it?
Color Information:	Color
Disc Format(s):	DVD
Region Code:	1 - USA, Canada, U.S. Territories What is it?
Rating:	PG-13 (MPAA)
Publisher:	Warner Home Video
Other Information:	2 DVDs
Package Weight:	200 (g)
Shipment Unit:	1 What is it?
YesAsia Catalog No.:	1010670585

Director: Bob Shaye, Chris Weitz

DVD Features:

2-Disc Set; O-Sleeve
Anamorphic Widescreen
Audio:
DTS-ES 6.1 - English
Dolby Surround 5.1 EX
Dolby Surround 2.0
Subtitles - English, Spanish
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary - Chris Weitz - Writer/Director
Behind the Scenes - Making of Featurettes (11)
Theatrical Trailers (3)

This film has won 1 award(s) and received 1 award nomination(s).

• Oscar Academy Awards 2008
  • Best Art Direction Nomination
  • Best Visual Effects Winner

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