The golden compass [videorecording] / New Line Cinema presents in association with Ingenious Film Partners ; directed by Chris Weitz ; screenplay by Chris Weitz ; produced by Deborah Forte, Bill Carraro ; Scholastic Production ; Depth of Field Production.
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: 1 videodisc (ca. 113 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
- 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: | Production designer, Dennis Gassner ; editors, Peter Honess, Anne V. Coates, Kevin Tent ; costume designer, Ruth Myers ; music by Alexandre Desplat ; senior visual effects supervisor, Michael Fink ; visual effects producer, Susan MacLeod ; casting by Fiona Weir and Lucy Bevan ;executive producers, Bob Shaye, Michael Lynne, Toby Emmerich, Mark Ordesky, Ileen Maisel, Andrew Miano, Paul Weitz ; director of photography, Henry Braham. |
Participant or Performer Note: | Nicole Kidman, Dakota Blue Richards, Sam Elliott, Eva Green, Christopher Lee, Tom Courtenay, Derek Jacobi, Ian McKellen, Ian McShane, Freddie Highmore, Kathy Bates, Kristin Scott Thomas, Ben Walker, Simon McBurney, Jim Carter, Clare Higgins, Jack Shepherd, Magda Szubanski, Daniel Craig. |
Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: PG-13; sequences of fantasy violence. |
System Details Note: | DVD; region 1, NTSC; widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; DTS-ES 6.1 discrete surround, Dolby Digital 5.1 EX surround, Dolby Digital stereo. surround, DVD-9. |
Language Note: | English dialogue with optional English or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned in English. |
Awards Note: | Academy award, 2008: winner for achievement in visual effects, 2008. |
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Genre: | Film adaptations. Fantasy films. Feature films. Feature films > United States. Feature films > Great Britain. Action and adventure films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
Show Only Available Copies
Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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La Conner Regional Library | J DVD GOLDEN COMPASS | 110576 | MULTIMEDIA | Available | - |
Burlington Public Library | DVD GOLDEN | 39851001169326 | DVD Fantasy/Sci-Fi | Available | - |