"Jacks" Narnia and Ransom may hit the big screen

[Guest boochie]

Not sure if you've heard, but If not, listen up. Based on the overwhelming success of the Lord of the Rings, Disney may be bringing us "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" as either an animated theatre release, or a live action fantasy. Don't be alarmed, Disney won't have creative control, the C.S. Lewis Estate holds all the marbles. The group that may be partnering will Disney has purchased the rights to all 7 of the Chronicles of Narnia. So if "The Lion" does well, we can be sure to see a continuing series (which is the recent trend in Hollywood). Exciting stuff eh? Now everyone with their old BBC tapes can finally end their denial and pitch those things in the trash! (Or keep them for parties.....that serve chips and pop).

Production has not started yet, but Disney may push it along due to its recent lack of money making ventures. It might be a year or two wait. For more info check out :

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In addition, I've read on some hardcore C.S. Lewis sites that the rights to the first installment of Jacks outerspace trilogy : "Out of the Silent Planet" has been purchased by an unknown producer. I've found no further information on it, no word on the other 2 parts. It could be a while, but if its done well, what an addition to the fantasy/sci-fi genre!

If anyone hasn't read much of Lewis's fiction, I strongly recommend you do. Infact, I'd say that Narnia and the OuterSpace Trilogy are must reads for any Christian who believes themself to have a developed imagination. And it doesn't end there for amazing reads with Lewis, but I'm sure I don't have to tell you guys that.

Speaking of Lewis, his old "Inklings" buddy J.R.R. Tolkien may be hitting the small screen as well. There is talk of a live action 1 year "Hobbit" TV series to expand upon the Lord of the Rings franchise. Cool!

The Peretti rumours are as cold as old Ashton at this point. The Darkness series doesn't seem to be hitting anything but book stores for the next few years. My wish list would include both of them, and Tolkien's Silmarillion as an on going series (I'd even take TV!).

Oh yeah, one more thing. For those that are too impatient to wait for Narnia to hit the big screen, check out the Focus on the Family Radio Theatre production of the Chronicles. I was skeptical at first, but wow are my kids gonna love these when they're old enough. I dug em! They sound like you're sitting in a digital theatre, listening to a hollywood big budget fantasy flick. The acting and sound effects are top notch by anyone's standards. They're great for road trips (or for gardening as my spouse demonstrated earlier today...).

[martyr]

I had heard those rumors several months ago about the Chronicles of Narnia, but since then your post is the only one bearing this great news. I hope it is true. Disney could go from Finding Nemo to finding Jesus.

I wish somebody would pick up Lewis' Till We All Have Faces. I'm curious as to how that would be produced.

[Guest boochie]

I recently picked up "Till we have faces" at a used Christian book store. I'm looking forward to the read...