Win 'The Golden Compass' Movie Prizes
Film Opens In Theaters Nationwide Dec. 7
Based on author Philip Pullman's bestselling novel, "The Golden Compass" tells the first story in the "His Dark Materials" trilogy.An exciting fantasy adventure, the film is set in an alternative world populated by talking bears who fight wars, witches, Gyptians and daemons.In the world of "The Golden Compass," a person's soul lives on the outside of their body in the form of a daemon, an animal spirit that accompanies them through life. At the center of the story is Lyra (played by newcomer Dakota Blue Richards), a 12-year-old girl who starts out trying to rescue a friend -- and winds up on an epic quest to save not only her world, but ours as well."The Golden Compass" stars an ensemble cast that includes Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, Sam Elliott ("Ghost Rider"), Eva Green ("Casino Royale") and the voices of Ian McKellen ("The Lord of the Rings"), Ian McShane ("Deadwood"), Freddie Highmore ("Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"), Kathy Bates ("Charlotte's Web"), and Kristin Scott Thomas ("Gosford Park").The film is written and directed by Chris Weitz ("About A Boy," "Antz") and produced by Deborah Forte and Bill Carraro.Rated PG-13 for sequences of fantasy violence, "The Golden Compass" opens in theaters nationwide Dec. 7.The Contest
Five winners will be selected at random to receive a prize package consisting of "The Golden Compass: The Official Illustrated Movie Companion" book, a film soundtrack, a "The Golden Compass" ornament set and an Iorek polar bear plush.Prize packages in this contest are subject to change.The contest runs Dec. 5 through Dec. 19. The contest is for U.S. residents only. For a complete set of contest rules, click here.Please note that you will be entered into the contest only by filling out the form below. Any e-mail entries will be disqualified and deleted.
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