The golden compass [videorecording] / 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.

Bates, Kathy, 1948- (Added Author). Carraro, William C. (Added Author). Craig, Daniel, 1968- (Added Author). Elliott, Sam, 1944- (Added Author). Forte, Deborah. (Added Author). Green, Eva, 1980- (Added Author). Highmore, Freddie, 1992- (Added Author). Kidman, Nicole, 1967- (Added Author). McKellen, Ian. (Added Author). McShane, Ian, 1942- (Added Author). Pullman, Philip, 1946- Northern lights. (Added Author). Scott-Thomas, Kristin, 1960- (Added Author). Weitz, Chris, 1969- (Added Author). Depth of Field (Firm) (Added Author). Ingenious Film Partners (Firm) (Added Author). New Line Cinema Corporation. (Added Author). New Line Home Entertainment (Firm) (Added Author). Scholastic Inc. (Added Author). Nicole Kidman, Sam Elliott, Eva Green, Ian McKellen, Ian McShane, Freddie Highmore, Kathy Bates, Kristin Scott Thomas, Daniel Craig. (Cast).

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.

Record details

ISBN: 0780680170
ISBN: 9780780680173
Physical Description: 1 videodisc (approximately 113 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Edition: Full screen
Publisher: [Burbank, CA] : New Line Home Entertainment, [2008]
Copyright: ©2008

Content descriptions

General Note:	Based on the book "Northern lights" by Philip Pullman. Originally released as a motion picture in 2007. Title from container.
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, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; DTS-ES 6.1 discrete surround, Dolby Digital 5.1 EX surround, Dolby Digital stereo. surround, DVD-9.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	This DVD is copy protected and may be played only on licensed devices.
Language Note:	English dialogue, English or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.