Nov.23, 2009

Dawn Treader Concept Art!

Okay, so I am really excited to share this with you guys; recently Greg Spalanka, the Concept Artist for Voyage of the Dawn Treader, released some art to Narnia fans! They look very cool, and I am very excited to see something about the upcoming film!

Sorry they are so small, but the image downloader won’t let me do any larger. So, in the book, the mer-people aren’t wearing clothes, but from what I can see in these pictures, they are wearing some sort of armour. Happy to see that. Now, we don’t know if these shots are even going to make it in the movie, but it is still neat to FREAK OUT over them! Anywhoo, sorry I haven’t posted in a while, as there hasn’t been very much Narnia news lately.

~Narnia P.

UPDATE: The artist recently asked all who have posted the art to remove it, as he said, “artwork depicts scenes that will not appear in the film.” I’ll of course respect his wishes, but…..but….NO!!!! I mean, why would we Narnia fans care if they are going to be in the film or not? That is always a possibility with concept art anyway! It’s always a maybe. Oh well. If you want to see the art, go to http://spalenka.com/transfer/mainmenus/artpage/artpage.htm# and click on “Production Design.” Very cool stuff. The Narnia stuff is mixed in with other movie pictures, but I’m sure you’ll be able to pick out which ones are the Narnia ones.

Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life

I have been in this ”blogging” business for almost 2 years now, and I feel that my timer has ran out. All my old friends, with the exception of Brian,Zipo, Narnia, and Steller, have either quit or have started ignoring old friends for new *cough* not naming anyone*cough*. Since I have been through a lot in wordpress I will miss it, and may pop in a few times later. As far as I am concerned my time has been up, all these new bloggers about, and me being here from the time of posting and actually responding to peoples comments, such a trait died long ago.. Infact many people don’t even conceder the thought of actually going to their blog and seeing whats going on. I am terribly sad that this has happened but it has, the age of me being here is over, I am an artifact who does not make interesting posts anymore, I am an old man in blogging years, but this is okay for I accept this, and it could not have come in better time. I am now starting to think about track, I am biking more(even did 28 miles today in the hilly ups and downs of the Ozarks), and i am climbing more mountains in the summer. I have tests to take at school and more socializing to do. I have enjoyed my blogging years, I have enjoyed working at the sites I work at. I will definitly miss those already gone away, some without a mention. Those people are

Olly(still talk to him on MSN though)

Logan(long gone somewhere)

Spongekid3(i dunno)

Giambinny(still I dunno)

Josh(did the same as me but earlier, sad really but i still email him)

Mark(pengi, left without a trace)

I cannot recall any others. Sorry if you were forgotten, I know how it feels.

So yes, i quit, It is not out of pite,depression,or just plain boredom, but out because I know I don’t go on here a lot, and I know you know too. So Cheer up, and Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life!

Opus Out, Peace Out. (Monty Python, and George Carlin For Ever *hold up peace sign*) ( BUSH SUCKS!) (Obama Rules) (And Now For Something Completely Different…. The End Of Opus)

Liam Neeson’s Wife dies

I am sure that most people heard about Natasha Richardson died late Wednesday, and were saddened by how quickly the time went between her accident, and her death.

The details on her accident:

”Richardson had been taking a beginner’s skiing lesson at the Mont Tremblant ski resort in Quebec when she fell in what appeared to be a minor mishap; the actress was reported to be laughing and joking as she walked back to her room with assistance from her ski instructor. She began to complain of headaches within an hour of the accident, and was taken to a nearby hospital before being transferred to Montreal’s Sacre Coeur Hospital. Her husband, Liam Neeson, was in Toronto filming the movie Chloe when he heard of the incident, and rushed to her side. After being pronounced brain dead in Montreal, Richardson was later transferred by plane to New York where she was met by family and friends, who held a vigil at her bedside at Lenox Hill hospital. She was later taken off life support, and passed away early Wednesday evening. “

The only way this is relevant to Narnia, is because Liam Neeson voices “Aslan” in the newer Narnia movies. The two had two 12 and thirteen year old boys, and I surely hope they aren’t taking this too hard. It seemed so sudden! I’ll definetly be praying for Mr. Neeson, and his family.

~Narnia

Dancing and Spring

Anyone ready for spring already? I certainly am. Here in Minnesota, winter seems to drag on forever. I for one, am tired of it. Slushy roads, freesing temperatures. Already in MN it is freezing!

So recently me and my dad have been taking Ballroom dancing lessons together every Tuesday night. We’re taking them for an upcoming father/daughter ball, and it has been a lot of fun. Except for when my dad steps on my toes. So far we’ve learned:

Foxtrot

Swing

Folk Dance

I think my favorite is the swing so far. But I’m not sure how I’m going to manage with my dress…it’s really long, and is poofy. I hope I don’t step on it. Oh well. Anyway, that’s what I’ve been up to lately. Not really any Narnia news to report, except that Walden is talking with Australia on filming over there for Dawn Treader. I hope they do, Australia is simply beautiful.

~Narnia

The real C.S. Lewis

“No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear. “

-C.S. Lewis

Many people know the small facts about Clive Staples Lewis, that he was a great author, great debator and a Christian man. But what many people don’t know is that he used to be a devout athiest, and that he had many hardships in his life. In his late life, he married a woman named Joy Gresham.  Before they married, they were great friends. In fact, the only reason he married her was so that she could retain British residency. Her residency was going to expire, and she didn’t want to Britain because her husband in America was abusive, and she would have to go back to him. So she divorced her husband and married Lewis, but only after he asked her to. They did not live together, but stayed friends until a few years later, when Joy found out that she had cancer. It was then that Lewis found out he really did love her, and then he proposed to marry her properly, “Before God.” But a few years later, Joy died, leaving two sons for Lewis to take care of. Lewis was devastated, and wrote: “It is hard to have patience with people who say ‘There is no death’ or ‘Death doesn’t matter.’ There is death. And whatever is matters. And whatever happens has consequences, and it and they are irrevocable and irreversible. You might as well say that birth doesn’t matter.”  Three years after Joy died, C.S. Lewis died. November 22, 1963—the same day President Kennedy was assassinated. Amazing, isn’t it?
He was a normal guy with normal hardships, but I also think he was brilliant, and majorly blessed with a knowledge not many people have. So for those that already knew this and are rolling their eyes because they’ve heard it all before, STUFF IT! And to those who haven’t heard it..well, you just learned a little tidbit about my favorite author. Have a nice day.

~Narniapengi

Disney Doesn’t want Narnia anymore

Hey all! I just recently found out that Disney isn’t going to partner with Walden Media anymore on making the next movie, Voyage of the Dawn Treader. They might not help with ANY of the Narnia movies. Why? Here are some reasons they listed:

1. Not enough money made from Prince Caspian

2. Disney wanted to decide when Prince Caspian would hit theatres, and Walden Media said no.

So basically, Disney didn’t get what they wanted, and so they said they were done. So now, Walden is looking for a partner to make the next film, and there are rumors going around that 20th Century Fox will gladly partner with them. But the thing is, a lot of Narnia fans are worried, because Disney did a lot of the advertising for the movies, and really helped contribute to them. So the question is, will people lose interest in Narnia now that the big name of Disney is gone?

And on a side note, I’ve finished my Narnia dress! Can you believe it?!!!! Here it is!

I am still thinking on whether I want to make a cape or not. If so, it would probably have to be a gold colored cape. Tell me what you guys think!

~Narnia

What kind of Christmas?

Hello there!

I hope all of you had a fun and relaxing Christmas! Mine isn’t always that way. But thankfully, this year was great! Not because I got almost everything that I wanted(I actually almost did) but because it was….peaceful. We all gathered around (Grandma included) read the Christmas story, and then opened our presents. Afterwards we had a big Christmas lunch. (roast, pie, ect.) It didn’t snow on Christmas day, but we did have snow on the ground. It was a sweet Christmas. How did yours go? Was it boring? Too many relatives come over? Not enough presents?

A few presents I got: (Oh, and you’d better not laugh!)

http://as7.dsi.go.com/is/image/DisneyShopping/46233?$full$

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41vfQahRTpL._SL500_AA280_.jpg

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61vmcV3ctzL.jpg

Oh, and Stell wants me to add that she had a fun Christmas too. She’s right next to me. Anyway…those are a few of the presents I recieved. I know, I know. I’m 18 and I wanted some action figures. But I’m a Narnia freak, ok?

Merry Christmas, everyone!

~Narnia

My favorite scene in PC

Hey all! Thank you Opus for the Christmas cheer, it was a good post!

I just wanted to share with you guys my favorite scene in Prince Caspian; I’ve found it on youtube, and it’s not that long at all. Here is the URL!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3LuS3armAc

~Narniapengi

Merry Fudging Christmas!

Halito fellow internet goers. Have you ever wonder why people say Happy Holidays instead of Merry Christmas? Well here is your answer NOT EVERYONE CELEBRATES Christmas. And there’s 2 other holidays during this time Hanukkah And Kwanzaa. Then there’s the Chinese New Year and New Years. So many and you cant walk up to anyone and say “Merry Christmas” they may be Jewish,Buddhist,Hindu,Muslim,or some radical atheist. So there’s your answer if you wondered why they say that.Also Wal-Mart got sued for saying Happy Holidays. Silly isn’t it?

Any whose, Welcome to Narnias new site!….Well its not new,its been here quite some time. But you just now started coming here. I think were still working on it like Pimpin it up and also we need to Advertise so more people will come to this wonderful site of many interesting things.
Also Does Your Family have a Christmas(or Hanukkah,Kwanzaa..etc)Tradition? My families tradition is watching “A Christmas Story” on Christmas eve. If you have not heard of that movie you should watch it. Its hilarious! Tell us your families Traditions! Thanks!

Merry Fudging Christmas

~Opus!~