[Raptor235]

The adaptation of Phillip Pullman’s bestselling novel ‘The Golden Compass’ will be hitting the movie screens in December in the US, bringing to life a fantasy world where humans have permanent animal companions known as daemons and polar bears where armor – and these links with the animal world are the reasons why the World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) has teamed up with New Line Cinema to bring attention to the plight of animals at risk from climate change.

Through the partnership, visitors will be able to log on to a special web site at worldwildlife.org/goldencompass where they can view a panoramic lineup of the animal spirits or "daemons" featured in the film, many of which are the same species that WWF works to protect in the real world. Fans of the film can also show their support for WWF and its message of species protection by "adopting" a real-life animal whose species is featured in the film - including polar bears, snow leopards, and monkeys.You can find the entire article here http://aboutmyplanet.com/climate-cha...ompass-climate

[tater03]

I think it is a great idea for these two to team up. My son's really want to see this movie and maybe they will learn some more about the plight of certain animals from this.

[goldberry]

I wouldn't consider letting my children see this movie. It may talk about endangered animals, but the whole premise is about these children who set out to kill God. (And that is supposed to be a good thing) This isn't just hype, I looked it up. Here is a link that explains it concisely. Urban Legends Reference Pages: The Golden Compass

So, if you come from a Christian, or even other religious viewpoint, or even a tolerant of religion viewpoint, you may not find this particular movie offensive, but it is based on an offensive book series.