Disney Dumps Narnia

Disney Dumps Narnia: The LA Times reports that a nasty feud between Disney and Walden Media has led to break in their partnership. Evidently, the Caspian film cost a lot more to market and didn't bring in as much cash. Not to worry, Narnia fans, work is still underway on Voyage of the Dawn Treader. Although I'm a little disappointed that they've cast Miley Cyrus as the new Lucy. (Okay, I made that up.) Hat Tip: Tony Reinke.

Comments (7)

"Although I'm a little disappointed that they've cast Miley Cyrus as the new Lucy."

Don't scare me like that!

Posted by Lydia | January 24, 2009 2:19 AM

Oh wow! You so freaked me out when you said that Miley was cast as the new Lucy!!! That would be the most horrible thing to ever happen the Narnia!!!!!!

I am very glad that they aren't willing to compromise the message of the books just to have Disney on board though.

Posted by Olivia | January 24, 2009 4:16 PM

I read this to my daughter (a hugh Narnia fan) and she was like, "WHAT! Not Hannah Montana! NOOOOOO!" Then I read that you made that up. She said, "That stinker!"

Posted by Anita | January 24, 2009 5:12 PM

Dude, Miley as Lucy?! That's brilliantly disturbing :-)

Posted by Laedelas | January 25, 2009 12:18 AM

You totally got me! hahaha

Posted by Charisa | January 25, 2009 1:38 PM

Just so you know, Fox has taken over as the new co-financer and distributor. More info in this article at NarniaWeb.http://www.narniaweb.com/news.asp?id=2110&dl=22545350

Posted by Narnia Lover | February 2, 2009 10:07 PM

Miley as Lucy sounds more like Disney trying to bring in more dough.

Posted by Becky | February 3, 2009 2:35 AM

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