DVD

The golden compass / New Line Cinema presents in association with Ingenious Film Partners, a Scholastic production, a Depth of Field production ; produced by Deborah Forte, Bill Carraro ; screenplay by Chris Weitz ; directed by Chris Weitz.

Weitz, Chris, 1969- (film director,, screenwriter.). Forte, Deborah, (film producer.). Carraro, William C., (film producer.). Kidman, Nicole, 1967- (actor.). Elliott, Sam, 1944- (actor.). Green, Eva, 1980- (actor.). McKellen, Ian, (actor.). McShane, Ian, 1942- (actor.). Highmore, Freddie, 1992- (actor.). Bates, Kathy, 1948- (actor.). Scott-Thomas, Kristin, 1960- (actor.). Craig, Daniel, 1968- (actor.). Pullman, Philip, 1946- Motion picture adaptation of (work): Northern lights. (Added Author). New Line Cinema Corporation, (presenter.). Ingenious Film Partners (Firm), (presenter.). Scholastic Productions, (production company.). Depth of Field (Firm), (production company.). New Line Home Entertainment (Firm), (publisher.). Nicole Kidman, Sam Elliott, Eva Green, Ian McKellen, Ian McShane, Freddie Highmore, Kathy Bates, Kristin Scott Thomas, 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: 0780680170
ISBN: 9780780680173
Physical Description: 1 videodisc (approximately 113 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Edition: Fullscreen.
Publisher: [Los Angeles, CA] : New Line Home Entertainment, [2008]

Content descriptions

General Note:	Title from container. Originally released as a motion picture in 2007. Based on the book "Northern lights" by Philip Pullman. Full screen 1.33:1.
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Director of photography, Henry Braham ; editors, Peter Hones, Anne V. Coates ; music, Alexandre Desplat ; costume designer, Ruth Myers ; production designer, Dennis Gassner ; senior visual effects supervisor, Michael Fink.
Participant or Performer Note:	Nicole Kidman, Sam Elliott, Eva Green, Ian McKellen, Ian McShane, Freddie Highmore, Kathy Bates, Kristin Scott Thomas, Daniel Craig.
Target Audience Note:	MPAA rating: PG-13; for sequences of fantasy violence.
System Details Note:	DVD, region 1, full screen presentation; DTS-ES 6.1 discrete surround, Dolby Digital 5.1 EX surround, Dolby Digital stereo. surround.
Language Note:	English dialogue, with optional English or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.