``The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe'' Releasing in China.BEIJING -- "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Lion, The, English name for Leo, a constellation. Witch and the Wardrobe" will be released Spring 2006 in China it was announced by Mark Zoradi, President, Buena Vista International, Inc. (BVI). Zoradi said, "It is a great honor for us to have the film accepted by China Film for release in China. It truly highlights the universal appeal of the film's story and how it is connecting with audiences worldwide. We have had tremendous success with our recent releases in China including 'National Treasure' and 'The Incredibles.' We are looking forward to continuing our relationship with China Films, with what is sure to be another huge box office success." C.S. Lewis' timeless adventure follows the exploits of the four Pevensie siblings -- Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter -- in World War II England who enter the world of "Narnia" through a magical wardrobe while playing a game of 'hide-and-seek' in the rural country home of an elderly professor. Once there, the children discover a charming world inhabited by talking beasts, dwarfs, fauns, centaurs and giants that has become cursed to eternal winter by the evil White Witch For other uses, see White Witch (disambiguation). White witch, or good witch, are qualifying terms in English used to distinguish those helpful witches who do not use magic to harm others from normal witches. , Jadis. Under the guidance of a noble and mystical ruler, the lion Aslan, the children fight to overcome the White Witch's powerful hold over "Narnia" in a spectacular, climactic battle that will free "Narnia" from Jadis' icy spell forever. The film marks the first live-action directorial effort for New Zealander Andrew Adamson (the Oscar(R)-winning "Shrek," "Shrek 2"), who also co-wrote the screenplay adaptation with Emmy Award-winner Ann Peacock (HBO's "A Lesson Before Dying") and scribes Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely. The film is produced by Academy Award(R)-winning filmmaker Mark Johnson Mark Johnson may refer to: Academics and scientists
Since its December 8 opening, the film has earned $200M+ in global box-office receipts and has achieved numerous Walt Disney Studios The name Walt Disney Studios may refer to:
North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. Posted the second biggest December opening in industry history earning $65.5M from 3,616 theaters and the industry's third biggest bow of 2005. Following this auspicious start "Narnia" has held exceptionally well ultimately crossing the $100M+ U.S. box-office mark in only nine days matching a TWDC TWDC The Walt Disney Company company record for a live-action film. As of today "Narnia" has now earned more than $125M+ since beginning its domestic release on December 9th. International Marketplace Internationally "Narnia" has generated more than $85M since beginning its release on December 8 from only thirteen territories. Considering that the majority of these results were posted during the non-holiday play period, it is truly an exceptional performance. The following individual territory achievements are particularly noteworthy: U.K. Generated the biggest BVI UK of all-time surpassing Disney's/Pixar's "Finding Nemo's" debut by 20%. SPAIN Registered the fifth biggest opening in industry history (behind only "Torrente 3," "Harry Potter 4," "Star Wars 3" and "Lord of the Rings 3") and the biggest ever for a non-sequel. Setting a new high for BVI Spain eclipsing Disney's/Pixar's "Finding Nemo's" start by almost 30%. MEXICO Posted a new all-time high for BVI in the territory exceeding Disney's/Pixar's "Finding Nemo" by almost 30%. NEW ZEALAND New Zealand (zē`lənd), island country (2005 est. pop. 4,035,000), 104,454 sq mi (270,534 sq km), in the S Pacific Ocean, over 1,000 mi (1,600 km) SE of Australia. The capital is Wellington; the largest city and leading port is Auckland. Posted the biggest non-sequel debut ever, the best ever for BVI and the fourth biggest, sequel or non-sequel, of all-time. MALAYSIA After only two weeks of release, the film is now the biggest BVI release ever in this territory. About Buena Vista International, Inc. Buena Vista International, Inc. is the international theatrical distribution arm of The Walt Disney Studios. It is headquartered in Burbank, California For the community in Santa Clara County, California, see Burbank, Santa Clara County, California. For other uses, see Burbank. Burbank is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. As of 2004, the city had a population of 105,400. with 27 offices worldwide. About The Walt Disney Studios Walt Disney Studios is a unit of The Walt Disney Noun 1. Walt Disney - United States film maker who pioneered animated cartoons and created such characters as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck; founded Disneyland (1901-1966) Disney, Walter Elias Disney Company (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :DIS) and distributes motion pictures under Walt Disney Pictures -- which includes Walt Disney Feature Animation and DisneyToon Studios -- Touchstone Pictures, Hollywood Pictures and Miramax Films. Buena Vista International serves as the studio's international distribution arm. Buena Vista Home Entertainment and Buena Vista Home Entertainment International together distribute Disney and other film titles to the rental and sell-through home entertainment markets worldwide. Buena Vista Theatrical Productions is one of the largest producers of Broadway musicals, and the Buena Vista Music Group
The label was established in 1956 under the name Disneyland Records; its first release was A Child's Garden of Verses. The company changed to its current name in 1989. , Buena Vista Records, Hollywood Records and Lyric Street Records. |
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