News for Sep. 23, 2005

'Narnia' set for royal world premiere in London

9/23/05, 1:12 pm EST - Xoanon

LONDON (Hollywood Reporter) - The world premiere of "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" will take place at London's Royal Albert Hall on December 7 with Britain's Prince Charles and his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall, in attendance, organizers said Thursday. Shot in New Zealand, the cast of the Walden Media/Disney film includes Tilda Swinton, Liam Neeson, James McAvoy, Rupert Everett, Jim Broadbent, Ray Winstone and Dawn French. New Zealander Andrew Adamson directed. Access to royal film premieres is normally restricted to invited guests and charity donors but for this event a "large numbers of affordable seats" will be offered for sale to the public, said organizers. [More]