Feb 2, 2006 - It comes as no surprise that Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media are in pre-production on "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian," the second film of the "Narnia" series. With "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe" taking in an amazing $65 million during just its opening weekend and $637.8 million worldwide to date (just wait until it comes out on DVD, sales should be astronomical), it's a wonder the announcement of work on the second movie took two months to come out.
Fans of the first "Narnia" movie should be happy to note that most of the cast and crew from "The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe" will reunite for "Prince Caspian." Andrew Adamson will return as director and co-writer (with Christopher Markus and Steve McFeeley). Disney expects filming of "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" to begin in late 2006 with the studio eyeing a Christmas 2007 release date.
In a statement issued by Walt Disney Pictures, studio chairman Dick Cook said, "We're thrilled to be working with such a great director as Andrew, and our friends at Walden Media, in bringing the next chapter of the 'Narnia' chronicles to the big screen. Moviegoers around the world were unanimous in their love and enthusiasm for 'The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe,' and 'Prince Caspian' offers lots of new thrills and adventures in this magical land. The C. S. Lewis books are a rich source of inspiration for great storytelling, and this book spotlights some wonderful new heroes, and villains, along with many of the characters we came to love so much in the first film."
Director Adamson was quoted as saying, "Making 'The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe' couldn't have been a more rewarding experience, not just in terms of creative achievement and audience response, but also because of the family we formed during production. 'Prince Caspian' not only gives me an opportunity to challenge my imagination with another classic story, it also allows me to work alongside the many talented artists who contributed to the first film, and of course to collaborate again with 'The Pevensies,' Georgie, Skandar, Anna, and William."
The Official "Prince Caspian" Synopsis
"Prince Caspian" finds the Pevensie siblings pulled back into the land of Narnia, where a thousand years have passed since they left. The children are once again enlisted to join the colorful creatures of Narnia in combating an evil villain who prevents the rightful Prince from ruling the land. "Prince Caspian" was first published in 1951, and is the second book in the seven-book series written by Lewis. It was intended as a continuation of "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe." Lewis' "The Chronicles of Narnia" have sold over 100 million copies worldwide, and continues to be one of the best loved and most popular series of all time.
Source: Walt Disney Pictures
