[Movie] The Golden Compass

I've heard all references to religion have been severed. This makes me fucking WRATHFUL. Initially I was apprehensive for what would be in store for the film adaptations of the second and third books, but when I read that the opening weekend barely scraped $9mil, I realised that there's not much chance of the sequels happening.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by Sassafrass

There wasn't even direct references to religion in the books.

HUH. I don't know if Pullman was forced to pussify the American version of the trilogy, but it was definitely there. Especially in the last chapter. You know, when Asriel's talking about castration and original sin. And quoting Genesis. Seems pretty damn direct to me.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Originally Posted by Majin yami

The Golden Compass (oh how I hate that name)

I only recently learned that the original working title for the trilogy was The Golden Compasses (as in a pair of compasses, drawing a circle, held by GOD GOD GOD!), but when Pullman was pitching the idea to American publishers, they seemed to be under the impression that the 'Compass' referred to the Alethiometer.

Until now I'd heard reports that it was a Harry Potter-esque situation (supposedly they retitled Northern Lights because American kids don't know that shit, so why make them learn).

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Originally Posted by Prime Blue

Huh? Will doesn't have a dæmon. o_O

Spoiler:

Disregarding kitty.

Did you read The Amber Spyglass. Ever.

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?