Amazon.com has today announced the release of their new edition of Kindle. With that announcement comes new additions to the library of books available for Kindle, including many works written by C.S. Lewis.

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Narnia Spy Shad E. wrote, letting us know that his brother found a couple of Narnia games hidden on the official Narnia website:

My younger brother went to the Narnia site to play that “Enter Narnia” Game (the one were you search for the hidden Narnians). He found two other games hidden inside the first one. The first of the two can be found in the “Beruna Woods” and is called “Castle Escape.” (click on the horse or this link)
http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/narnia/game/mirazcastle/

Second is found in “Miraz’s Castle” and is called “Gryphon Attack.” (We especially enjoy this game.)
(click on the rock or this link)
http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/narnia/game/gryphonattack/

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The timeless and fascinating Narnia series has been captivating fans and collectors for over 50 years, and on May 16th Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media are bringing the world of Narnia back to the big screen with the release of The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. In conjunction with the film release, Disney Consumer Products announces an all new exciting product line which focuses on quality and authenticity. The toy range has impressive detail and industry leading points of articulation and features.

“The Narnia Prince Caspian product line gives fans the opportunity to be immersed in the world of Narnia, and with the action figures, swords, playsets and video game, they can recreate the adventure in a fun and dynamic way,” said Eva Steortz, vice president, Global Franchise Development, boys and film, Disney Consumer Products. “In addition, collectors will covet the highly detailed statues and busts produced by masterful artists who have created realistic, quality collectibles that last a lifetime.”

THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA PRINCE CASPIAN TOY LINE

The Prince Caspian toy line created by the Play Along® division of JAKKS Pacific®, and now available at retailers including Toys R Us and Target, empowers kids to relive the action-packed scenes from the film and imagine they are part of the magical world of Narnia, rich with talking animals and mythical creatures. The line includes highly-detailed action figures and playsets, as well as heroic role play items.

The 3.75” and 7” action figures represent over 25 different heroes, villains and fantasy creatures from Narnia. Kids can collect the figures, and imagine they are part of the magical world of Narnia! The Prince Caspian Action Figures are highly-detailed and have authentic battle action features representing how each character actually battles in the movie. For ages 4 and up, SRP $6.99 – $14.99.

The Narnia action figures can be used to recreate the battle scenes from the movie with the Deluxe Castle Playset. With over 15 action features, lights and sounds, authentic detail and deco, over 2 feet of vertical play and 360 degree play value, this playset creates the ultimate Narnia adventure. Kids re-enact battle on the dueling discs, fall through trap doors, navigate over collapsing bridges, survive the dungeon, escape through the secret elevator and help Caspian reclaim his throne. For ages 4 and up, SRP $59.99

Kids can transform into their favorite Narnia characters with The Chronicles of Narnia Prince Caspian Narnia Battle Armor. The action-packed Gauntlet Crossbow fires foam arrows, and the detailed Helmet and Dagger will have kids feeling just like King Peter as they defend the world of Narnia. For ages 4 and up, SRP $9.99

When it’s time to battle to save the kingdom, they’ll need The Chronicles of Narnia Swords of Narnia. With three styles to choose from – King Peter, Prince Caspian or the Evil King Miraz – each sword features authentic details from that character’s sword in the movie. During battle play, real sword slashing battle sounds can be heard! For ages 4 and up, SRP $9.99

THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA PRINCE CASPIAN VIDEO GAME

With combat, exploration and puzzle solving that extends beyond the film, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian video game is the ideal complement to the movie-going experience. The game features 20 playable characters including the ability to play as Prince Caspian. Released by Disney Interactive Studios, the video game will be available at major retailers on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, the Wii™ home video game system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Nintendo DS™ system and Windows-based PC. Developed by Traveller’s Tales, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian for home consoles and Windows-based PC takes players throughout Narnia and includes a level, which is unique from both the novel and the film.

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian for Nintendo DS, an action/role playing game, will debut DGamer, Disney Interactive Studios’ innovative new technology that provides a fun, connected game community for Disney video game fans. With DGamer, players earn content, interact and chat with others on Nintendo DS through the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection or on a computer through the Disney.com Web site. DGamer will be offered in North America in future Nintendo DS games from Disney Interactive Studios with a future launch scheduled in other global regions. Prince Caspian for Nintendo DS was developed by Fall Line Studio, the Nintendo platform-dedicated development studio of Disney Interactive Studios.

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian video game is rated Teen with violence.

THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA PRINCE CASPIAN COLLECTIBLES

Weta Collectibles has once again teamed up with Disney Consumer Products and talented technicians to create a line of statues based on the film. Working closely with Disney and their creative team, Weta Workshop designed and produced many of the props and costuming for the sequel, gaining a unique insight into the world of Narnia. The Weta Collectibles range features limited edition polystone statues of iconic characters from the film, including Prince Caspian himself, the irrepressible warrior mouse Reepicheep and a Saytr in mid battle. Also included in the first pieces of the range is a 1/5th scale mini-bust of the Minotaur, and a collection of 1/4th scale miniature helmets, based on the full sized costume pieces Weta Workshop’s artists designed and built for the Chronicles of Narnia films.

Robert Tonner’s collection of TONNER CHARACTER FIGURES™ (TCF) depicts William Moseley in the role of Peter Pevensie; Anna Popplewell in the role of Susan Pevensie; Skandar Keynes in the role of Edmund Pevensie; and Georgie Henley in the role of Lucy Pevensie. Ranging from 13”-19” tall, each perfectly replicated Pevensie sibling comes authentically dressed. The intricate costume details range from real buttons and lace-up shoes to custom knit sweaters. The kings and queens of Narnia also have separate coronation costumes available which include fine details such as intricately molded crowns, hand-embroidery details and luxurious fabrics. These wardrobe adventurers are perfectly scaled and composed of fine quality hard-plastic and vinyl. Each figure features hand-painted face details and 14-points of articulation for the most realistic poses.

Narnia collectibles will be available in collectible and comic book stores in July 2008.

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Our sister site, NarniaWeb reported this past weekend that three new on-line games surfaced based on the upcoming Prince Caspian. The first two “Gryphon Attack” and “Escape From Miraz’s Castle” are available on MySpace. The Third, ” We Fight for Narnia” is available on Miniclips.

You can play the first two, “Gryphon Attack” and “Escape from Miaraz’s Castle at: MySpace.com/Narnia

The third is at: Miniclip.com

Enjoy!

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Fans of The Chronicles of Narnia will get to experience two unique film scenes only one way – on their home consoles or Windows-based PC. Disney Interactive Studios announced today that two original scenes for Disney/Walden Media’s The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian video game were filmed exclusively for the product and appear separately from the film. The unique scenes link The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe and Prince Caspian stories with Dr. Cornelius (Vincent Grass) telling Prince Caspian (Ben Barnes) the story of how Narnia fell to the Telmarines hundreds of years ago.

The scenes were shot on the film set in Prague, Czech Republic, during principal shooting and feature dialogue revealing plot based on the events of the book, game and film. The creation of the live action content was directed by Andrew Adamson, the film’s director. The two original scenes are part of 18 live action moments in the game, which include 16 excerpts from the feature film.

“The special filmed content that is exclusive to the video game provides insight into Narnia and the events around the ‘Prince Caspian’ story like nothing else,” said Andrew Adamson. “With movie fans’ enthusiasm for unique experiences in video games as well, these scenes are ideal to complement the ‘Prince Caspian’ game’s action.”

The England-based game production and development teams worked in cooperation with the London-based film crew and Andrew Adamson to assure the game’s overall accuracy to the film. Capturing two original scenes was only possible through the collaborative partnership between Disney Interactive Studios; and Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media.

“The close partnerships we maintain with our film division and Walden Media allowed us to utilize the cast, crew and set to create two unique scenes exclusively for the video game,” said Ed Bainbridge, vice president of European production, Disney Interactive Studios. “These entertaining and memorable scenes enable us to portray a part of the Narnia history that is drawn from the fiction and played out in the game.”

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian video game will be available for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, the Wii™ home video game system, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and Windows-based PC. A separate Nintendo DS™ version will also be available.

Developed by Traveller’s Tales, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian for home consoles and Windows-based PC takes players throughout Narnia and includes a gameplay level, which is unique from both the novel and the film. The level, which is set between the events of “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe” and “Prince Caspian,” takes place at the castle of Cair Paravel and tells the story of how Narnia fell to the Telmarine hordes. In “Prince Caspian,” Cair Paravel is seen only as abandoned ruins the Pevensies discover hundreds of years later.

The action/adventure game offers gameplay for one or two players on the same system and drop-in/drop-out features, allowing either player to join the game and leave. With combat, exploration and puzzle solving that extends beyond the film, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian is the ideal complement to the movie-going experience. The game features more than 20 playable characters including the ability to play as Prince Caspian. The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian console game is the sequel to The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe for consoles, which received the prestigious IGN.com Editor’s Choice Award.

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian for Nintendo DS, which is an action/role playing game, will include the debut of DGamer, Disney Interactive Studios’ innovative new technology that provides a fun, connected game community for Disney video game fans. With DGamer, players earn content, interact and chat with others on Nintendo DS through the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection or on a computer through the Disney.com website. DGamer will be offered in North America in future Nintendo DS games from Disney Interactive Studios with a future launch scheduled in other global regions. The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian for Nintendo DS and DGamer are being developed by Fall Line Studio, the Nintendo platform-dedicated development studio of Disney Interactive Studios.

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian for consoles and Windows PC is rated T for Teen by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) and will be available for Xbox 360, the PLAYSTATION 3 system and Wii for $49.99; and the PLAYSTATION 2 system and Windows-based PC for $29.99. The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian for the Nintendo DS has an ESRB rating of E10+ for Everyone 10 years and older and will be available for $29.99.

For more information about The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian video game, log on to www.princecaspiangame.com.

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Mark Griskey is fast becoming one of the premier composers that video game companies call when they require original music for movie-based titles. Take last year, for example. In addition to completing the co-written / co-produced score for The Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End and recording with the Skywalker Symphony Orchestra for his original score to LucasArts’ first next-gen title, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, Griskey also composed and recorded his original score for Disney/Walden Media’s The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian video game to coincide with the movie.

Scheduled for release on May 15th, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian video game is the sequel to The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, which are both developed by Traveller’s Tales and scored by Mark Griskey. A long time fan of the C.S. Lewis novels which the games and movies are based on, he is clearly delighted to be associated with the franchise. “I am a huge fan of fantasy literature in general, and the Narnia series has always been one of my favorites,” he affirms.

”The music style for this game was similar to what I did for The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, but darker and less whimsical. Disney asked for a darker score from the beginning and it made perfect sense to me because the Caspian story was definitely darker than The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.”

See pictures and read more at Music4games.net

Thanks to Music4games for the link!

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I thought you might like to check out the fantastic new game Reepicheep-Run – launched today on the HarperCollins Narnia Microsite www.discovernarnia.co.uk. Using the mouse (no pun intended), direct Reepicheep across the branches to deliver an urgent message to Prince Caspian. Those that score over 2000 points can enter the prize draw to win a treasure trove of Prince Caspian goodies, including:

• A complete Prince Caspian Movie Tie-in Library of books from HarperCollins Publishers
• The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian Collector’s Edition Monopoly
• The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian’s Castle 3-D Puzzle
• A Chronicles of Narnia Prince Caspian Poster Puzzle
• The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian Wii videogame
• And more…

DiscoverNarnia’s Reepicheep Run game

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Disney/Walden Media’s The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian video game is scheduled to arrive on May 16, 2008 to coincide with the eagerly awaited film debut. The game will allow fans of the films and books the ability to re-live all of the excitement first-hand and we want to provide you with a sneak peak!

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In the first video Traveller’s Tales explains the console versions of the game. What is most interesting is that the first part of the game takes place between the events of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” and “Prince Caspian.” The C.S. Lewis Estate gave them permission to fill in the gaps of what might have happened to cause the overthrow of Cair Paravel in the 1300 year gap between the films.

Here’s a video from GameSpot with the team leader talking about the Prince Caspian DS game.

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Kotaku is reporting that Disney is launching the DGamer feature with the Nintendo DS version of The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. This makes is possible to put yourself into the land of Narnia, at least virtually. Really cool concept, although it is not confirmed that you’ll be able to do that in the DS version of the game. From Kotaku:

Hoping to get the jump on any attempt from Nintendo to bring features made popular on the Wii and Xbox 360, Disney is adding a feature called DGamer to future Nintendo DS titles. The first game to support the DGamer service will be The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian bringing the Disney equivalent of Miis, Achievements (called “Honors”) and an online Pictochat-esque instant messaging app.

The DGamer service will integrate with with Disney’s already established online programs at Disney.com and other owned properties, allowing for a unified sign-on requiring only a PIN to check in. The avatar customization we saw at GDC allows for basic clothing choices and color options, in addition to Mii-style character editing. Well-known Disney costumes, such as a Buzz Lightyear get up, will also be available when unlocked.

Visit Kotaku for screenshots of DGamer in action

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