Kidman Celebrates New Line Cinema
NEW YORK CITY- Nicole Kidman arrives at Fredrick P. Rose Hall for the Film Society of Lincoln Center’s salute to New Line Cinema’s 40th Anniversary.
This evening’s gala event will benefit the Film Society’s the In Motion capital building campaign for the new Elinor Bunin-Munroe Film Center.
The gala event will include a sneak peek of The Golden Compass.
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6 COMMENTS:
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willi
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Jamie Sutherland
If this is true about McKellen playing Iorek, I am massively disappointed.
Why replace an actor who’s voice was virtually perfect for the role of Iorek, with another actor, merely because the latter is a household name? To me, it’s a way of pulling in more punters and is the wrong reason to make a change. If he was more suited then fair enough, but he clearly isn’t.
I know what the studio will say already; “we wanted Iorek to be more likeable; to have a warm and fatherly voice” - something like that. But fatherly and warm isn’t Iorek and that strips away the very reason that Iorek was my favourite character. He was my favourite precisely because he was emotionless, with little expression or warmth, or compassion in his voice. You’re meant to warm to him over time, you’re meant to be frightened of him before you grow to like him. There is nothing likeable about Iorek’s superficial elements; he’s huge, dirty, vicous, savage, with no emotion… everything we like about him is built over time due to his actions of courage and loyalty.
With McKellen’s voice, people will immediately like Iorek and that is wrong.
I haven’t been disappointed about anything else so far and to many this may seem like a minor change (even a positive change), but to me they have taken the very essence away of my favourite character, and replaced him with someone who will make the film more financially viable. Which, I believe, shows a lack of integrity.
I think if you look to the fan sites, you’ll find that most people are disappointed with this as well… Either way, please confirm the truth in this rumour.
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willi
Yes, I’m exited for Ian McKellen playing Iorek (he’s one of my favourites actors) but please confirm this, for people like me that are exited and for people that doesn’t like the idea. Please we want a proper cast list!
On the other hand, let me say again: What a georgeous women Nicole is!
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lea
I knew that Ian McKellen is going to be in the movie as well as Christopher Lee. But I think it is a great choice.
The Golden Compass could succeed like the lord of the rings.WOW!!! Nicole Kidman looks soo gorgeous and beautiful and if I had to describe her at the Gala I would say “elegant”. She is amazing!
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renato
totally agreed jamie. i really like mckellen, but come on, he is not iorek, i think that its for just pay attention to the movie, as you said.
nicole its just perfect, love her so much.:D
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allen
Nicole is so luminous…love that pic!!!
cant wait for December……please come soon “new trailer”!!!!!
What an stunning, classic lady! Are there any reports on the sneak peek?? An pleas posta proper cast list, there are rumors or McEllen, Kathy Bates and Christopher Lee. If this is true this cast can’t be more exiting!!