It was rumoured that The Magician's Nephew was chosen as an attempt to reboot the series, after the release of The Voyage of the Dawn Treader grossed less when compared to the two previous films. Only after seeing a demo reel of CGI animals did Douglas Gresham (Lewis's stepson and literary executor, and film co-producer) give approval for a film adaptation.Īlthough the plan was originally to produce the films in the same order as the book series' original publication, it was reported that The Magician's Nephew, which recounts the creation of Narnia, would be the fourth feature film in the series, instead of The Silver Chair. Lewis never sold the film rights to the Narnia series during his lifetime, as he was skeptical that any cinematic adaptation could render the more fantastical elements and characters of the story realistically. As of May 2020, there have been no further updates on the status of the Netflix adaptations.
A fourth film was to be directed by Joe Johnston, but it was announced in 2018 that new adaptations would be made for Netflix. The first two films were directed by Andrew Adamson and the third film was directed by Michael Apted. The franchise also includes short films, digital series, and video games.įrom the seven books, three were adapted- The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005), Prince Caspian (2008), and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010)-which collectively grossed over $1.5 billion worldwide. The children heavily featured in the films are the Pevensie siblings, and a prominent antagonist is the White Witch (also known as Queen Jadis). The series revolves around the adventures of children in the world of Narnia, guided by Aslan, a wise and powerful lion that can speak and is the true king of Narnia. This series is ideal for readers between the ages of 8-12.The Chronicles of Narnia is an American film series and media franchise based on The Chronicles of Narnia, a series of novels by C.
Juniper Books’ custom jackets feature an original painting by the artist Detour (Thomas Evans) of a lion, inspired by the series' famous character, who is said to have created the land of Narnia and is the only character to appear in all 7 volumes. Lewis’s seven-part fantasy masterpiece, has been transporting young readers to the land of Narnia for over 50 years.Ĭomplete with the series’ original illustrations by Pauline Baynes, this HarperCollins hardcover edition is a wonderful way of introducing these beloved sagas to a younger generation.Īn academic, poet, and lay-theologian (among other things), Lewis’s use of religious themes intertwined with classic mythology and fairy tales has made the series popular with adults as well as children, much like Lewis’s good friend, J.
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