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So, Is the Narnia Franchise Dead -- at least the most recent attempt? As Disney is now all about the money and whatever it takes to get it, even the violence, I'm not so disappointed about a possible new sponsor or resting the series at Prince Caspian. Due to the LOTR-like battles, I was reticient to watch The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe with my twins even when they were eight and I'm not sure when we'll watch Prince Caspian. ... Maybe the fact that Prince Caspian doesn't sit on the shelf of a strong Lewis and Narnia fan helps explain the lower DVD sales (although I'm sure I'll eventually get a copy).  W/regard to our younger daughters, we'll return to the BBC version alongside reading the books as they kindle our imagination and spirit.  

Now if I take a step back and think about engaging culture on a adult level, there are still glimpses of the Gospel in the most recent series which provide opportunities for conversation and a blessing to the larger culture.  When I watched and discussed the films with friends, students, and family there was exciting dialogue about the original purpose and direction of Lewis' writing as a follower of Christ (note:  it was fun to contrast Lewis with Tolkien on their view of writing fiction).  From that perspective, press on but let's be wary about all the marketing to children!

Earlier posts include:

On the Possibility of Miracles
Prince Caspian goes to the Big Screen
Narnia Spoiler