The Golden Compass

[Badinage]

official site - http://www.goldencompassmovie.com/
trailer - http://www.apple.com/trailers/newline/thegoldencompass/

Ever since I saw a sneak preview for this movie earlier this year, it has been my number 1 most anticipated film. It has all so many elements that equal WIN in my book; animal companions called Dæmons who's form speaks of their human's character, vaguely steampunk-esque vehicles zeppelins and other craft, and various types of magic mixed in. Last week I caved in and bought the book trilogy this is derived from (The Golden Compass, the Subtle Knife, the Amber Spyglass) And while I think the second two books kinda let it down from being the new LOTR, it was still the most gripping series of books I've read in quite some time.

There is a lot of controversy swirling around this movie. The books author (Phillip Pullman) is a devout atheist and there many shots taken at the Christian church in the series. And though they decided to remove any direct mention of "god" or the church for the film, there are still many Christian groups calling for a boycott saying that it will lead young, impressionable children on to reading the books. The film's development was very rocky as well. Losing their first director who cited the film being too technically challenging, then losing their second director to have the first return to finish it as a sort of last resort.

But in any case I'll be seeing it right after opening day, hope it isn't a flop. (little extra: go to the official site and click the "Meet your Dæmon" link. Takes you to a quiz that determines what form yours would be. Apparently I'm a mouse :3 )

edit: Its out December 7th for those who haven't seen a preview

[Badinage]

hehe well I went through the quiz again and though I thought I answered mostly the same, is different this time:

Lets see if this shows up in this forums;

awwr this forums dousn't support HTML code and it says the upload folder is full. maybe this link'll work:
http://www.goldencompassmovie.com/?393681

"You are modest, responsible, assertive, sociable and shy, therefore you are matched with an Ocelot Dæmon: Sophistra"

[SimbaSpirit]

Should we set up a group to go see it together?

[Oni]

Ya know I would like to go see that and would be interested in a group event.

And to the best of my knowledge basic HTML like

 Can be used in the forum.

[SimbaSpirit]

Well I guess the best way to get started is to get people to say if they wanna go or not, and what day's they're free.

What days is GC playing?

[Oni]

Dont know thought you did

[aksnowgirl98]

Id go

[Badinage]

If you guys could possibly wait a week after it comes out, I'd most likely get to join you =3
(driving down to anchorage when finals week ends)

[Oni]

I am sure we could work something out.

[Ekim]

Here is a thought, we all go as characters from other movies.

[Badinage]

I can pull off a good pirate! Not a specific character per se.....

[Ekim]

I have a "Vote for Pedro" shirt I think I will sport.

[Badinage]

Seems like that'd make you an archetype more then a character :3

[Ekim]

in that case, il be the invisible man

[Badinage]

Looks like I'll most likely be showing up in Anchorage on the 21st. 20th If I'm lucky and a certain class dousnt have a regular final. Certainly wouldnt want anyone to hold on on seeing it that long, but if theres anyway who still hasn't by then, or wants to see it again, I'd still like to try to make a trip out of it.