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.
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 (113 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen.
- Publisher: Burbank, Calif. : New Line Home Entertainment, [2008]
- Distributor: Warner Home Video [distributor]
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Title from container. Based on the book "Northern lights" by Philip Pullman. Originally released as a motion picture in 2007. |
| 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; sequences of fantasy violence. |
| System Details Note: | DVD, region 1, widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 EX surround, Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo. surround, DVD-9. |
| Language Note: | In English with optional subtitles in English or Spanish; closed-captioned. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Compass > Drama. Witches > Drama. Alliances > Drama. Human experimentation in psychology > Drama. |
| Genre: | DVD-Video discs. Feature films. Fantasy films. Action and adventure films. Thrillers (Motion pictures) Films for the hearing impaired. |
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Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Carnegie Public Library | DVD GOLDEN (Text) | 37883000268306 | Video | Available | - |
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.
