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Atheist author tells of disgust after America’s religious...
ATHEIST author Philip Pullman yesterday spoke of his 'disgust' at the triumphalism of America's religious right following its successful campaign to sideline attempts to dramatise the last two books in the writer's His Dark Materials trilogy.
Tue, Dec 22 | from topix.net
Philip Pullman, crusader for atheism? Not when it might hurt him at the box office - Telegraph.co.uk
blog) Philip Pullman, crusader for atheism? Not when it might hurt him at the box office blog) His only purpose is to hate the Narnia novels: the His Dark Materials trilogy was written because certain parents could not stand their children's love of ...
Mon, Dec 21 | from Telegraph.co.uk
Who killed off The Golden Compass?
Sam Elliot believes the Catholic church killed off any chances of a sequel to The Golden Compass, but the truth may be far simpler A victim of a Catholic conspiracy? a The Golden Compass After the success of Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Philip Pull...
Tue, Dec 15 | from Guardian Unlimited
Pullman backs CRB change
OXFORD author Philip Pullman has welcomed news that writers are to be excluded from the plans to impose criminal record bureau checks on any adults in contact with children.
Tue, Dec 15 | from topix.net
Ed Balls vows U-turn on vetting scheme for adults working with children
The ISA is a register of adults who work with children, set up in the wake of the murder of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman by their school's caretaker, Ian Huntley. Everyone over 16 who comes into regular contact with children now has to be registered after passing criminal record checks.
Sun, Dec 13 | from EducationGuardian.co.uk
Activists welcome MP's U-turn on safety checks
Channel 4 News Philip Pullman, the author of the His Dark Materials trilogy - one of several writers who protested against the scheme's proposals - gave a cautious welcome ... Ed Balls under pressure to rethink entire vetting schemeTelegraph.co.uk
Sun, Dec 13 | from Morning Star Online
Pullman books to be auctioned online
BOOKS by Oxford author Philip Pullman are to be sold in an online auction expected to raise hundreds of thousands of pounds for children with Aids.
Thu, Nov 26 | from topix.net
Atheist author Philip Pullman writes alternative ending for Jesus in Bible
Philip Pullman, the author of His Dark Materials, has written his own version of the New Testament in which the story of Jesus is given a "different ending" ... Atheist kids' author toThe Christian Institute all 4 news articles »
Wed, Nov 18 | from Telegraph.co.uk
Writers should comply with schools vetting, says children's laureate
Authors including Michael Morpurgo, Quentin Blake and Anthony Horowitz have all hit out at the scheme, saying along with Pullman and Fine that it meant they wouldn't be appearing in schools in the future. "All of us are constantly invited to do tours of schools abroad. If we can no longer ent...
Thu, Jul 16 | from EducationGuardian.co.uk
Philip Pullman refuses to undergo 'insulting' child safety check
Philip Pullman, the best selling author, has been barred from reading his books in schools because he refused to be vetted for a new anti-paedophile database that he said "assumes my guilt". His Dark Materials author Philip Pullman said he was happy to give up talks to make a stand against B...
Wed, Jul 15 | from Telegraph.co.uk
Video Book Review His Dark Materials series by Philip Pullman
Author: BramptonLibrary Keywords: 'good reads' 'book recommendations' Added: May 2, 2009
Sat, May 2 | from YouTube
His Dark Materials, Parts 1 and 2 at Birmingham Repertory Theatre
UK Since the final instalment was published in 2000 Philip Pullman’s fantasy adventure for young people has been a phenomenon, not only in bookshops but on the stage of the National Theatre, where this adaptation by Nicholas Wright was first staged in ...
Mon, Mar 30 | from The Birmingham Post
Review: From a fusty ‘Faust’ in ’99 to a lusty one in ’09
MN More than assistants, here they’re really emanations of the Devil’s psyche, much like the Daemons in Philip Pullman’s "His Dark Materials" novels. They do what he’s thinking, and, as such, they’re up to no good. No peasant maiden is safe from them. ...
Wed, Jan 28 | from MinnPost.com
Review Revisited: Philip Pullman - The Subtle Knife
First Line: Will tugged at his mother’s hand and said, “Come on, come on…” Posted in 4 stars, Fantasy, Young Adult Tagged: book, book review, his dark materials, philip pullman, review revisited, the subtle knife Re-Read. The Subtle Knife by Philip Pullman (1997) His Dark Materia...
Thu, Jan 1 | from Fyrefly's Book
Noble Collection Alethiometer review.
the alethiometer replica from The Noble Collection may be the closest you'll ever get to owning a real alethiometer unless you're Philip Pullman and can hire a jeweler and watch maker to have one custom made for you. This is a heavy, great looking, and great feeling copy of the prop used in Ne...
Thu, Dec 25 | from YouTube
Opinion: Daniel Craig on Philip Pullman and religion
Oh, and check out this quote:[Producer Deborah] Forte, a woman of steely determination, described The Golden Compass as "the first full-scale fantasy film that has stars in it". She discounted Ian McKellen in The Lord of the Rings, as "he is not a big-budget star".What a bizarre thing to sa...
Sat, Apr 21 | from FilmChat
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