The Golden Compass opens December 7th in theaters across the country.  The fantasy flick stars Nicole Kidman, Sam Elliott, Daniel Craig, Eva Green, Dakota Blue Richards and Derek Jacobi.  The movie has probably also set a record for the most promotional posters ever for a new release.

12-year-old Lyra is an orphan who lives in a parallel world, where human souls take the form of animal companions called daemons. When her best friend disappears, Lyra promises to find him. Her uncle, Lord Asriel, doesn’t want her to go, but the mysterious Mrs. Coulter offers to bring Lyra along for the adventure of a lifetime. One thing Lyra packs for the trip: the alethiometer — a mysterious compass that many people are violently determined to possess. When the compass reveals to Lyra the truth about her friend’s kidnapping and the evil force behind it, it’s up to her to stop the war that threatens her world…..More Info