Chronicles of Narnia: Lion Witch & Wardrobe [Blu-ray]

• CHRONICLES OF NARNIA-LION. BLU-RAY/DV (BLU-RAY DISC)

A unique and special gift pack which contains a hardback picture book plus an audio cassette, featuring a full production of the story with specially composed music. When Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy are sent to stay in the countryside, they can hardly imagine the extraordinary adventure that awaits them. It all begins when Lucy opens the wrdrobe and finds herself standing in a snowy wood. She has discovered Narnia, a amagical land of fauns and centaurs, nymphs and talking animals. But Narnia is under the enchantment of the evil White Witch and has become a land of eternal winter...C S Lewis's The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe has enchanted readers for 50 years. Now the critically aclaimed picture book illustarted by Christian Birmingham has been brought to life on tape.Edmund doesn't believe his sister Lucy when she says she has trave! led to a magical land called Narnia by stepping through an old wardrobe. But even though it sounds impossible, he decides to follow her and see for himself. Soon Edmund not only finds Narnia, but also makes a friend: a beautiful woman who offers him his favorite sweet, Turkish Delight. What Edmund doesn't realize is that she is actually the White Witch, the evil Queen of Narnia. Will he be able to escape from her and help his brother and sisters save Narnia from her spell?

The ultimate visual companion and keepsake to the making of the stunning fantasy film The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe based on the beloved children's classic by C.S. Lewis.

C.S. Lewis wrote the classic children's series over 50 years ago, and the amazing land of Narnia is finally coming to the big screen. This beautiful book captures the creative energy behind this film and offers the official inside story on how the magic was made.

Includes selecti! ons from the script, still shots from the film, photos of the ! producti on, an introduction and stories throughout from the producer, Perry Moore, reflections and anecdotes from cast and crew, and much more.

By going beyond the usual soundbites which make up traditional 'Making Of' books, this insider's account allows for the real personality of the project and its people to shine through its pages.

C. S. Lewis's most famous children's book presented as a graphic novel. First Lucy, then Edmund, Susan and Peter discover that through the wardrobe lies the enchanted land of Narnia -- a land of Talking Animals, Dwarfs and Fauns, a land held in the grip of the White Witch, where it is always winter, and never Christmas. But once there, the children are taken under Mr Beaver'swing, and Mr Beaver leads them to Aslan, the Great Lion, who has plans for them, and for Narnia. A reissue of this classic story told in graphic novel style with glowing full colour illustrations.Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. 10! 0% Money Back Guarantee.Eight piano/vocal/guitar selections from the Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media hit movie, with music composed by Harry Gregson-Williams. Includes: Can't Take It In * Evacuating London * Father Christmas * Lucy Meets Mr. Tumnus * A Narnia Lullaby * Where * Winter Light * Wunderkind.

BradyGames’ The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe Official Strategy Guide includes the following:

• A comprehensive walkthrough of the entire adventure.
• Detailed information on unique combat skills, weaponry and special moves of each character.
• Expert boss strategies to defeat every boss monster.
• In-depth bestiary.

Platform: PS2, Xbox, GC, GBA and DS

Genre: Action/Adventure

This product is available for sale in North America and Europe.

Features include:

•MPAA Rating: PG
•Format: Blu-Ray
C.S. Lewis's classic novel The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe makes an ambitious and long-awaited leap to the screen in this modern adaptation. It's a CGI-created world laden with all the special effects and visual wizardry modern filmmaking technology can conjure, which is fine so long as the film stays true to the story that Lewis wrote. And while this film is not a literal translation--it really wants to be so much more than just a kids' movie--for the most part it is faithful enough to the story, and whatever faults it has are happily faults of overreaching, and not of holding back. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe tells the story of the four Pevensie children, Lucy, Peter, Edmund, and Susan, and their adventures in the! mystical world of Narnia. Sent to the British countryside for their own safety during the blitz of World War II, they discover an entryway into a mystical world through an old wardrobe. Narnia is inhabited by mythical, anthropomorphic creatures suffering under the hundred-year rule of the cruel White Witch (Tilda Swinton, in a standout role). The arrival of the children gives the creatures of Narnia hope for liberation, and all are dragged into the inevitable conflict between evil (the Witch) and good (Aslan the Lion, the Messiah figure, regally voiced by Liam Neeson).

Director (and co-screenwriter) Andrew Adamson, a veteran of the Shrek franchise, knows his way around a fantasy-based adventure story, and he wisely keeps the story moving when it could easily become bogged down and tiresome. Narnia is, of course, a Christian allegory and the symbology is definitely there (as it should be, otherwise it wouldn't be the story Lewis wrote), but audiences aren’t kno! cked over the head with it, and in the hands of another direct! or it co uld easily have become pedantic. The focus is squarely on the children and their adventures. The four young actors are respectable in their roles, especially considering the size of the project put on their shoulders, but it's the young Georgie Henley as the curious Lucy who stands out. This isn't a film that wildly succeeds, and in the long run it won't have the same impact as the Harry Potter franchise, but it is well done, and kids will get swept up in the adventure. Note: Narnia does contain battle scenes that some parents may consider too violent for younger children. --Dan Vancini




Stills from The Chronicles of Narnia:  The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (Click for larger image)