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Latest on The Silver Chair film (what we know and what we don’t)
By Ajnos Gamgee There has been a lot of information doing the rounds recently with regards to the production of the fourth Chronicles of Narnia film, The Silver Chair. We at The Lion's Call endeavour to keep our followers updated with as accurate information as...
Similarities between Digory Kirke and CS Lewis
By Ajnos GamgeeLike most authors, CS Lewis often drew on people and events from real life to inspire his characters and his writing. Perhaps most famously, he based everyone's favourite opti-pessimest, Puddleglum, on Fred Paxford, the long-time gardener at the Kilns....
Loose Strings in The Magician’s Nephew
By Tenethia SouthAuthors of fanfiction are constantly looking for loose ends and unwritten scenes in novels to expound upon for their newest piece, and as an author of fanfiction myself, I am no different. Considering that this month marks the 60-year anniversary of...
The Magician’s Nephew Versus The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: Which Should be Read First?
By Always NarnianThere has been much discussion in the past as to which order the Narnia series should be read in. At the moment, I am not going into such detail as to cover the entire series, but instead am going to focus on which of the books is better to begin the...
Facts from Behind-the-Scenes of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Always Narnian How many times have you watched The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe? Since I’m talking to fans, I’m sure you’ve watched the movie several times—but how often have you taken the time to go Behind-the-Scenes and get a glimpse at what happened while...
Horses in Narnia
By Tenethia SouthStories like Black Beauty, The Black Stallion, and Misty of Chincoteague have for years enchanted readers, drawing them into their stories. Some people could equate the success of these books to the characters, the themes, or the author's writing...
Anniversary of Magician’s Nephew Publishing
Today is the 60th Anniversary of the publication of the Magician's Nephew in Britain.Stay tuned for Articles throughout the month of May.
New letter by C.S. Lewis suggests another ending for The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
By Ajnos GamgeeA letter written to C.S. Lewis' friend and fellow-Inkling, Owen Barfield, was recently discovered in the Oxford Bodleian library archives. In the letter, Lewis discusses the condition of his brother Warren (Warnie) who suffered from alcoholism and...
April Fools Day Round-Up
Hope you enjoyed our April Fools' Day articles yesterday. In case you missed them, here's a summary. Take note especially of the stories that were true!1. New name for Eagle and Child pub: Not True. The pub's name is staying the same for the foreseeable future.2....
