Sunday, December 10, 2006

THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA

THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE Four Disc Extended Edition hits stores on December 12th.







Comes with a Collectible 10-page companion guide and a Certificate of authenticity.

Disc one:

-FEATURE FILM: EXTENDED MOTION PICTURE New Extended Version Of The Film With Enhanced Special Effects And Extended Battle Scene
-NARNIA FUN FACTS With this feature engaged, viewers can access optional pop-up facts about C.S. Lewis, the creatures and lands of Narnia, and more. Plus, there is an introduction by author C.S. Lewis’s step-son Douglas Gresham.
-BLOOPERS OF NARNIA The cast and crew are caught in hilarious moments and outtakes as they miss lines and make other miscues.
-Commentary By: Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, Anna Popplewell and William Moseley.Also Commentary with Director Andrew Adamson,Prodiction Designer Roger Ford and Producer Mark Johnson.



Disc Two:

-CREATING NARNIA An in-depth look at this cinematic masterpiece.
-CHRONICLE OF A DIRECTOR This personal diary takes viewers on a tour of the film from director Andrew Adamson’s point of view. Viewers can sit in the director’s chair with the director as he brings his skill, artistry and unique imagination to the film.
-THE CHILDREN'S MAGICAL JOURNEY Viewers will be delighted with this “behind-the-scenes” tour, led by the film’s charming child stars Georgie, Skandar, William and Anna. Here is a fresh and fun look at making the film, with wonderful moments including the children’s surprise first look at the amazing ‘Narnia’ sets.
EVOLUTION OF AN EPIC
-ANATOMY OF THE SCENE: THE MELTING RIVER This featurette goes in-depth to explore the making of the exciting and pivotal ‘waterfall’ scene. Viewers are taken to the set of a remarkable in-door river, where the children and crew make this complicated scene work. Viewers will learn how effects and shots from different countries are put together to get the final scene just right.
-CINEMATIC STORYTELLERS Eight different film diaries, from eight different members of the film team, give viewers a personal and heartfelt look at every step of the film’s production. Recorded as the film was being made, the personal film diaries of ‘Cinematic Storytellers’ are fresh, candid and unique perspectives on an epic film. Producer Mark Johnson, Production Designer Roger Ford, Costume Designer Isis Mussenden, Editor Sim Evan-Jones, Composer Harry Gregson-Williams, KNB Effects Group co-founder and Makeup Effects wizard Howard Berger, Weta Workshop Visualist and Creative Supervisor Richard Taylor, and Director of Photography Donald M. McAlpine each contribute their insights about the production.
-C.S. LEWIS: FROM ONE MAN'S MIND This featurette is a fond look at C.S. Lewis, the creative dreamer and best-selling author who wrote The Chronicles of Narnia and created the world of Narnia.
-CREATING CREATURES
THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE won the Academy Award® for Best Makeup (2005) and was Oscar®-nominated for Best Visual Effects (2005). Now, viewers can learn the movie effects secrets behind eleven creatures from the film, including Jadis the White Witch and Aslan. From initial creative sketches to sculpting, molding, rendering, and final realization, each creature is showcased in an easy-access menu. Featured are: The White Witch, Aslan, Ginarrbrik, Mr. Tumnus, Wolves, Minotaurs, Goblins, Beavers, Satyrs, Ankle Slicers and Centaurs. This feature offers a special wardrobe icon which when accessed takes viewers to the real-life biographies of the creatures in the ‘Creatures of the World’ portion of the DVD.
CREATURES, LANDS & LEGENDS Meet all the strange creatures that fill Narnia, and explore the wondrous landscapes of this far-off land.
-CREATURES OF THE WORLD This is the companion feature to the “Creating Creatures” feature. Here viewers will discover fantastic biographies on The White Witch, Aslan, Ginarrbrik, Mr. Tumnus, Wolves, Minotaurs, Goblins, Beavers, Satyrs, Ankle Slicers and Centaurs.
-EXPLORE NARNIA (3D MAP) Viewers can explore Narnia’s magical realms with this unique interactive map.
-LEGENDS IN TIME This special timeline acts as a portal to take viewers through Narnia.

Disc Three:

-C.S. LEWIS – THE DREAMER OF NARNIA Here is the never-before-seen feature-length film about C.S. Lewis, the man who created the land of wonder and enchantment called Narnia. For fans of C.S. Lewis and for those who are experiencing his wondrous works for the first time, this comprehensive feature shines a brilliant spotlight on this creative genius.

Disc Four:

-VISUALIZING THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE: THE COMPLETE PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE Fans will rejoice at this unique, exclusive tour of the film. Here is the ‘movie magic’ that results in the lavish final film. Adapting the book into the motion picture is a daunting task, and this featurette shows how it was done.
-ANATOMY OF A SCENE: BEHIND THE BATTLE Viewers will be thrilled with this fascinating new look at a crucial battle scene. From pre-visualization computer images to storyboards, here is the exciting process of creating one of the key scenes in the film.
-ART OF NARNIA GALLERY ‘Narnia’ features stunning imagery, and here is a special museum full of superb images from the film.



Also you can get The Chronicles of Narnia four disc Extended Edition with a gift set.