USA Today provides a look at the upcoming release of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and how it may change the stereotypical view associated with what defines a ‘Disney’ film. “This is mature family entertainment,” says Narnia producer Mark Johnson. “It would be a big mistake if the creatures appear to be cuddly stuffed animals on a little girl’s bed.” The article goes on to compare Narnia’s release to that of The Little Mermaid, for just as the latter film helped save and revitalize Disney animation, Narnia could restore the studio’s legacy in what the writing refers to as “live-action escapism”.
Meanwhile, Coming Soon has the details on the premiere for Narnia’s trailer, which will reach the largest worldwide audience ever for a theatrical trailer debut: an estimated 200 million+ viewers in 32 countries, 13 languages, across five continents and spanning over 12 time zones. More info on where and how the trailer will reach this incredible goal is available at the site.