Twentieth Century Fox and Walden Media will release “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader” on Dec. 10, 2010.

Move means “Narnia” will once again be a winter franchise.

Fox recently partnered with Walden on the “Narnia” film series after Disney and Walden parted ways.

Mouse House released the first two “Narnia” films. First one debuted in December 2005 and cumed $291.7 million domestically.

Sequel was released last May to less spectacular results, cuming $141.2 million at the North American box office. Walden and Fox believe “Narnia” is better suited for a December release.

As of now, “Dawn Treader” has the 2010 date to itself.

One month after Disney decided to pull the plug on co-financing the third movie in Walden Media’s “Chronicles of Narnia” series, Walden has found a new partner in 20th Century Fox.

Fox, which was entitled to first crack at “The Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader” after Disney dropped out because of the shared Fox Walden marketing and distribution label, has made a commitment to develop the project. The two sides are still working out budget and script issues, but the hope is to shoot the film at the end of summer for a holiday 2010 release through the Fox Walden label.

After budget and script concerns are settled, Fox and Walden are expected to greenlight the film. The intention is to move the production away from Mexico, where, ironically, it was going to be shot at the Fox-owned Baja facility called Rosarito used for “Titanic” and “Master and Commander.” “Dawn Treader” will instead likely shoot in Australia because of concerns for the drug violence and kidnappings that are taking place near Baja.

Ben Barnes, Skandar Keynes and Georgie Henley are reprising their roles as Caspian, Edmund and Lucy, respectively. New to the production is Will Poulter (“Son of Rambo”), who will portray Eustace Clarence Scrubb. Pic is being directed by Michael Apted, with Mark Johnson and Andrew Adamson producing.

Read the entire article at variety.com.

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• 22.06.08 – Emporio Armani – MFW Menswear Spring/Summer 2009 x 2
• 24.06.08 – Giorgio Armani Cocktail Party at Villa Necchi x 2

Events

• 20.06.08 – ‘The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian’ Disneyland Paris Premiere x 2
• 30.06.08 – ‘The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian’ Madrid Premiere x 8

Press Conferences & Photocalls

• 11.06.08 – ‘The Chronicles Of Narnia: Prince Caspian’ Garden Photocall x 11
• 27.06.08 – Edinburgh International Film Festival x 15
• 30.06.08 – ‘The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian’ Madrid Photocall x 31

The third installment of Disney and Walden Media’s “Chronicles of Narnia” franchise is sailing from New Zealand to Mexico.

Production of the first two pics — “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” and “Prince Caspian” — was largely based in New Zealand because of government tax incentives. Weta Digital and Weta Workshop, which created most of the films’ effects and props, also are based in that country.

But producers of the new pic, “Voyage of the Dawn Treader,” to be directed by Michael Apted, needed several large soundstages plus a massive water tank. Title of the film refers to the ship that serves as a major set piece.

Because of that, production will move to Rosarito, Mexico, and set up shop at Baja Studios, where “Titanic,” “Deep Blue Sea” and “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World” were shot.

Basing the pic mainly in one location also will cut costs, sources close to the production said.

Location shots in Australia will still be filmed as planned.

Production originally was slated to start in October, but will now likely begin in January.

“The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” shot mostly in New Zealand, while “Prince Caspian” also lensed in Poland, Slovenia and the Czech Republic. Soundstages were used in Prague.

Lack of studio space has long plagued New Zealand’s film council, and officials have attempted to raise public and private funds to build more.

Country will take a financial hit because of “Narnia’s” move. First pic ponied up $134 million, while “Prince Caspian” shelled out $52 million there, government officials have said.

Despite disappointment with the B.O. performance of “Prince Caspian,” Disney and Walden are not attributing the move to Mexico to that film’s haul.

Pic has earned $138 million domestically and another $178 million overseas so far, giving it a cume of $316 million. “The Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe” earned $745 million worldwide.

The third installment of Disney and Walden Media’s “Chronicles of Narnia” franchise is sailing from New Zealand to Mexico.

Production of the first two pics — “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” and “Prince Caspian” — was largely based in New Zealand because of government tax incentives. Weta Digital and Weta Workshop, which created most of the films’ effects and props, also are based in that country.

But producers of the new pic, “Voyage of the Dawn Treader,” to be directed by Michael Apted, needed several large soundstages plus a massive water tank. Title of the film refers to the ship that serves as a major set piece.

Because of that, production will move to Rosarito, Mexico, and set up shop at Baja Studios, where “Titanic,” “Deep Blue Sea” and “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World” were shot.

Basing the pic mainly in one location also will cut costs, sources close to the production said.

Location shots in Australia will still be filmed as planned.

Production originally was slated to start in October, but will now likely begin in January.

“The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” shot mostly in New Zealand, while “Prince Caspian” also lensed in Poland, Slovenia and the Czech Republic. Soundstages were used in Prague.

Lack of studio space has long plagued New Zealand’s film council, and officials have attempted to raise public and private funds to build more.

Country will take a financial hit because of “Narnia’s” move. First pic ponied up $134 million, while “Prince Caspian” shelled out $52 million there, government officials have said.

Despite disappointment with the B.O. performance of “Prince Caspian,” Disney and Walden are not attributing the move to Mexico to that film’s haul.

Pic has earned $138 million domestically and another $178 million overseas so far, giving it a cume of $316 million. “The Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe” earned $745 million worldwide.

• 17.06.08 – ‘The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian’ Prague Premiere x 23
• 19.06.08 – ‘The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian’ UK Premiere x 51

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Thousands of Narnia fans and a host of celebrities paraded the green carpet for an event billed as the UK’s biggest-ever film premiere.

Ten thousand fantasy fanatics descended on the O2 Arena in London to watch The Chronicles of Narnia Prince Caspian on a screen measuring 91ft by 38ft – the largest ever constructed in Europe.

Kids dressed as lions, witches and Telmarine soldiers, teenage girls in posh frocks, as well as overly excited parents trekked down the 190m-long red and green carpet along with stars of the film and other famous faces.

Telmarine soldiers – characters from the film – mounted plinths along the walkway dressed in chain mail, helmets and masks with some wielding swords in mock battle.

Young British stars of the film were excited to be back on home soil, having attended premieres all over the world.

Ben Barnes, who plays Prince Caspian, said he was so overexcited that he was “babbling like an idiot”.

“This is the pinnacle, it’s the climax,” he said. “Despite all the people behind me I can guarantee I’m the most excited person here.”

He added: “I still find it difficult to watch myself because it’s difficult to suspend your disbelief enough to see a prince and not yourself but hopefully everyone else will see Prince Caspian and I think it’s a really exciting, engaging film.”

Director Andrew Adamson said: “People say not to work with children but I highly recommend it.

“They energise you, on those days on set when you’re tired, they are not. They give you the energy back.”

A movie starring a former Kingston student has boasted the biggest ever film premiere.

According to organisers, the premier of The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian has beaten records for a film’s opening.

Up to 10,000 people are expected to attend the film’s premier, which will star Ben Barnes, at London’s O2 Europe.

It is thought the event has seen the construction of Europe’s largest cinema screen at a massive 91ft by 38ft.

Ben, who grew up in Wimbledon, bagged the title role after studying English and drama at Kingston University.

The heartbreaker cut his teeth treading the boards as the male lead in the university drama department’s production of Don Juan.

The young actor spent months filming for the film ahead of its scheduled release.

The movie is a sequel to The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe which took £381m worldwide in 2005.

Ben will be rubbing shoulders with a number of big names at the event – something he’s no stranger to having already performed with Robert De Niro and Michelle Pfeiffer in fantasy flick Stardust.

Liam Neeson – who voices the character Aslan in the movie – is among the stars expected to attend the red carpet event.

The film’s director Andrew Adamson and comedian David Walliams are also on the guest list.

In the film Ben plays a much younger character – a 12-year-old boy – who is fighting to claim his thrown in the magical world of Narnia.

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian is due to be released in cinemas on June 26.

A movie starring a former Kingston student has boasted the biggest ever film premiere.

According to organisers, the premier of The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian has beaten records for a film’s opening.

Up to 10,000 people are expected to attend the film’s premier, which will star Ben Barnes, at London’s O2 Europe.

It is thought the event has seen the construction of Europe’s largest cinema screen at a massive 91ft by 38ft.

Ben, who grew up in Wimbledon, bagged the title role after studying English and drama at Kingston University.

The heartbreaker cut his teeth treading the boards as the male lead in the university drama department’s production of Don Juan.

The young actor spent months filming for the film ahead of its scheduled release.

The movie is a sequel to The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe which took £381m worldwide in 2005.

Ben will be rubbing shoulders with a number of big names at the event – something he’s no stranger to having already performed with Robert De Niro and Michelle Pfeiffer in fantasy flick Stardust.

Liam Neeson – who voices the character Aslan in the movie – is among the stars expected to attend the red carpet event.

The film’s director Andrew Adamson and comedian David Walliams are also on the guest list.

In the film Ben plays a much younger character – a 12-year-old boy – who is fighting to claim his thrown in the magical world of Narnia.

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian is due to be released in cinemas on June 26.