Monthly Archives: May 2009

Pullman campaigns for a referendum on proportional representation

Posted on May 25, 2009 by Kinders

In a letter to the Observer today, a powerful alliance of public figures including Philip Pullman launched a campaign for a referendum on proportional representation on the same day as the next general election in the UK. They argue that … Continue reading →

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Philip Pullman in conversation at the West Yorkshire Playhouse

Posted on May 23, 2009 by Kinders

Philip Pullman will visit the West Yorkshire Playhouse on Monday, June 1 at 4.30pm, to talk about the theatrical adaptation of his books and the success of the novels and to answer any pressing questions the audience may have about … Continue reading →

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Pullman interviewed in the Scotsman

Posted on May 23, 2009 by Kinders

Philip Pullman is interviewed in the Scotsman, commenting primarily on Off by Heart, but also discussing his personal life, atheism, fan mail and the His Dark Materials films. “If the studios don’t make the next two films, I might do … Continue reading →

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Pullman on “Off by Heart”

Posted on May 23, 2009 by Kinders

Philip Pullman talks about the Off by Heart competition in The Times. Showing as part of the BBC’s Poetry Season, the competition was a BBC Two project to coax children to dip their toe in poetry. “Not every child is … Continue reading →

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The Huffington Post on controversial films

Posted on May 23, 2009 by Kinders

The Huffington Post features an article on new film Angels and Demons that spends much time on the reaction of religious groups to the first His Dark Materials film, “perhaps [the] most controversial children’s movie of all time”.

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