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The golden compass

Forte, Deborah. (Added Author). Carraro, William C. (Added Author). Weitz, Chris, 1969- (Added Author). Kidman, Nicole, 1967- (Added Author). Richards, Dakota Blue, 1994- (Added Author). Elliott, Sam, 1944- (Added Author). Green, Eva, 1980- (Added Author). Lee, Christopher, 1922- (Added Author). Courtenay, Tom. (Added Author). Jacobi, Derek. (Added Author). Craig, Daniel, 1968- (Added Author). McKellen, Ian. (Added Author). McShane, Ian, 1942- (Added Author). Highmore, Freddie, 1992- (Added Author). Bates, Kathy, 1948- (Added Author). Scott-Thomas, Kristin, 1960- (Added Author). Pullman, Philip, 1946- Northern lights. (Added Author). New Line Cinema Corporation. (Added Author). Ingenious Film Partners (Firm) (Added Author). Scholastic Inc. (Added Author). Depth of Field (Firm) (Added Author). New Line Home Entertainment (Firm) (Added Author). Nicole Kidman, Dakota Blue Richards, Sam Elliott, Eva Green, Christopher Lee, Tom Courtenay, Derek Jacobi, Daniel Craig. (Cast).

Summary: In a wondrous parallel world where witches soar the skies and Ice Bears rule the frozen North, one special girl is destined to hold the fate of the universe in her hands. When Lyra Belacqua becomes the keeper of the Golden Compass, she discovers that her world and all those beyond are threatened by the secret plans of Ms. Coulter. With the help of Lord Asriel and a group of unlikely allies ready to stand at her side, Lyra embarks on an extraordinary quest that celebrates friendship and courage against all odds.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0780680162
  • ISBN: 9780780680166
  • Physical Description: videodisc
    1 videodisc (ca. 113 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
    videorecording
  • Edition: Widescreen.
  • Publisher: [Burbank, Calif.] : New Line Home Entertainment, c2008.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Based on the book "Northern lights" by Philip Pullman.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2007.
Creation/Production Credits Note: Director of photography, Henry Braham ; editors, Peter Honess, Anne V. Coates, Kevin Tent ; music by Alexandre Desplat ; costume designer, Ruth Myers ; production designer, Dennis Gassner ; visual effects producer, Susan MacLeod.
Participant or Performer Note: Nicole Kidman, Dakota Blue Richards, Sam Elliott, Eva Green, Christopher Lee, Tom Courtenay, Derek Jacobi, Daniel Craig.
Voices: Ian McKellen, Ian McShane, Freddie Highmore, Kathy Bates, Kristin Scott Thomas.
Target Audience Note:
MPAA rating: PG-13; sequences of fantasy violence.
Adult.
System Details Note:
DVD, region 1, widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; DTS-ES 6.1 discrete surround, Dolby Digital 5.1 EX surround, Dolby Digital stereo. surround, DVD-9.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:
This DVD is copy protected and may be played only on licensed devices.
Language Note:
English dialogue, English or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.
Awards Note:
Academy award winner for achievement in visual effects, 2008.
Subject: Compass -- Drama
Witches -- Drama
Alliances -- Drama
Human experimentation in psychology -- Drama
Br©Øujula -- Teatro
Brujos -- Teatro
Compass -- Drama
Witches -- Drama
Alliances -- Drama
Human experimentation in psychology -- Drama
Genre: Feature films.
Fantasy films.
Action and adventure films.
Film adaptations.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Fantasy > Feature.
Adventure > Feature.
Thriller > Feature.
Family > Feature.
Feature films.
Fantasy films.
Adventure films.
Suspense films.
Thrillers (Motion pictures, television, etc.)

Available copies

  • 3 of 3 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Creston Public Library.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Holdable? Status Due Date
Creston Public Library DVD FIC GOL (Text)
Acquisition Type: Donated
35140001188286 Fiction Videos Volume hold Available -

Summary: In a wondrous parallel world where witches soar the skies and Ice Bears rule the frozen North, one special girl is destined to hold the fate of the universe in her hands. When Lyra Belacqua becomes the keeper of the Golden Compass, she discovers that her world and all those beyond are threatened by the secret plans of Ms. Coulter. With the help of Lord Asriel and a group of unlikely allies ready to stand at her side, Lyra embarks on an extraordinary quest that celebrates friendship and courage against all odds.

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