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Could the person in front of Jadis be Frank?

KJ7RRV — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 01:15:57 +0000

In the photo of Jadis' and another characters' stunt doubles riding Strawberry, is it possible that the person in front is not Digory, as has been assumed, but instead Frank? As commenter Matthaias mentioned on that post, the heights don't seem right for that to be Digory and Jadis. Like I mentioned in my comment there, maybe Frank’s cab was destroyed, and he tried to ride Strawberry to safety, but Jadis jumped up behind him, leading to this scene? One possible argument against that theory, though, is that there's no evidence of a broken harness on Strawberry.

How Do You Like the Sets Just as Sets?

Col Klink — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 02:13:13 +0000

So a lot of fans are upset about the (apparent) time period change for the Magician's Nephew movie. I'm one of those fans. But I'm also kind of tired about how much online discussion about modern movie adaptations amounts to complaining about them. Not that people don't have the right to dislike or hate modern movie adaptations. But I also have the right to feel like they've gotten obnoxious. So I decided to start a topic about something I personally really like about the recent set photos.

The sets themselves.

If only this movie was adapting a different Narnia book, one that it made somewhat sense to set in the 1950s, then I'd be stoked for it. (Do people still say stoked? Oh well.) I think they look beautiful.

But even though I started this topic to inject some positivity into this discussion, I'm not asking anyone to lie about their opinion for my sake. If any of you dislike the sets for reasons besides the time period they depict, I'd be interested in reading why.

The Magician's Nephew

Pattertwigs Pal — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:53:52 +0000

Since we are going in publication order, The Magician's Nephew is the next book up. Feel free to post any thoughts and discussion questions you have. Use spoilers. Please read the section rules before posting. Here are a few questions to get started.

1. What is the theme or themes in the book?

2. What scene or scenes are the most memorable to you and why?

3. Is this story more plot driven or character driven? Explain your answer.

Aunt Letty

fantasia — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 20:46:16 +0000

I don't believe we have a thread for this character yet, and if we do, mods please move this post there.

In the sudden flurry of new pictures from the start of filming, one of the pictures caught my attention....

https://www.narniaweb.com/2025/08/first-look-at-polly-and-digory-in-greta-gerwigs-narnia-movie/

Picture number 3/6 down below in the line up. Is there any chance the lady following along behind probably-Digory is Aunt Letty? She could be an extra, but as an actress she looks REALLY familiar. I can't place her though.

First look at Digory and Polly?

Impending Doom — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 17:02:37 +0000

There are photos on the home page of the two child actors from yesterday's filming. Could they be Digory and Polly? What are your first thoughts?

https://www.narniaweb.com/2025/08/first-look-at-polly-and-digory-in-greta-gerwigs-narnia-movie/

The Magician’s Nephew to feature scenes set in 1950s

Impending Doom — Sat, 09 Aug 2025 22:14:56 +0000

We’ve been seeing a few indicators that MN period setting may be changed but we’ve just got our most clear indicator yet….

https://www.narniaweb.com/2025/08/magicians-nephew-adaptation-to-shoot-at-manchesters-victoria-baths-scene-to-take-place-in-the-1950s/

When Do You Think We'll Get a Full Interview with Gerwig About Narnia?

Col Klink — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 16:18:52 +0000

We keep getting soundbites from the producers saying that Greta Gerwig's vision for Narnia is really cool, but it feels like it's been a long time since we've heard anything from Gerwig herself about her vision. I understand that's intentional since Netflix wants to keep fans hooked but it's driving me a tad crazy. {ym}:giggle: If I'm going to agree with those producers', I'd love to hear more and if I'm going to disagree with them, I'd like to start resigning myself to it.

My guess is we'll get an interview with Gerwig about the new Narnia movie sometime in 2026, but I don't know enough about how these things work to say when. I'd be interested in reading other Narniawebbers' estimates.

'That beach' from the transition in Prince Caspian

coracle — Sun, 03 Aug 2025 05:47:08 +0000

If you plan to visit New Zealand and see some film locations, the famous beach called Cathedral Cove might be on your list.... the government has already put it on a list of places they will charge overseas tourists to visit.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360778945/iconic-hotspots-new-international-tourist-fees-will-apply-and-what-could-be-next

The idea is to reinvest the fee money into the places. It makes sense for Cathedral Cove; its access track was badly damaged in 2023, but has now been repaired. I have been down that track (not an easy stroll), and the beach and rock caves were wonderful.

Cathedral Cove was used as the beach in Narnia not far from Cair Paravel, where the four Pevensies found themselves after being pulled out of a railway station by magic.