Monthly Archives: October 2008

Congratulations to Stephen Potts and Phil Hawkins!
Posted on October 28, 2008 by jessia

Screenwriter Stephen Potts and Director Phil Hawkins picked up awards for Best Adaptation and Best Director respectively for their work on the independent film adaptation of Philip Pullman’s The Butterfly Tattoo at the New York International Independent Film and Video … Continue reading →



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Golden Compass film sequel unlikely
Posted on October 27, 2008 by jessia

Andrew French of the Oxford Mail spoke to Golden Compass author Philip Pullman who indicated disappointment in hearing that the sequel had been put on hold but was not surprised: “The longer you leave it, the more difficult it becomes … Continue reading →



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Jericho boatyard saved
Posted on October 27, 2008 by jessia

John Vidal of the Guardian reports: Plans to develop the 160 year old boatyard into luxury flats were rejected by Oxford city council because they were “sterile” and “uninspiring.” Author Philip Pullman, whose Gyptian characters docked at Jericho, was one … Continue reading →



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