Making movies, on location

Variety (link via Defamer) is reporting that Anand Tucker has been picked to direct The Golden Compass. While I'm not familiar with Mr. Tucker's work, at least it's not Brett Ratner.

I highly, highly recommend the original Philip Pullman trilogy, which should be immediately purchased from the independent bookseller of your choice. If you have them already, buy another set and give them to your next blind date.

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