When The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe hits theaters in December, if you like the way Disney has adapted the book, you can thank Douglas Gresham—C. S. Lewis's stepson who is serving as co-producer of this and any future Narnia films.

But then, if you don't like the adaptation, you can blame Gresham too.

In an exclusive interview with NarniaWeb, Gresham described his role: "One of our producers on set one day was introducing me to someone who asked, 'What does he do on this project?' His reply was 'He's to blame.'"

Gresham laughed as he shared the story, and went on to note that he is "responsible for consultation on all aspects of the production as a sort of in-house Narnia expert."

"Making the movie has been a dearly held ambition and project for me for about thirty years (my children remember me dreaming, scheming, planning, and talking about it all their lives), so every aspect of it is important to me. I suppose I represent Jack [C. S. Lewis] himself as a sort of creative ambassador. The aim of this is to use my abilities, knowledge and experience to make this movie as good as we can possibly make it."

Gresham went on to say that Lewis "would want to protect the integrity of each of the books, and preserve very carefully the messages that each is intended to convey."

The interview gives a close-up glimpse into the cinematic world of Narnia—through Gresham's eyes—and it's well worth reading.

In other movie news:

Millions wins Heartland's Truly Moving Picture Award (Heartland Film Festival)
Heartland prez says film will "touch many with its charm and great performances."

Sneak previews of Star Wars 3 set for charity (StarWars.com)
For an extra $500-$1,000 for a good cause, you can see Revenge of the Sith early!

Dante's Silent Movie: L'Inferno! (www.linferno.com)
The best picture of 1911? Available at Amazon on DVD.

Not enough Incredibles toys to meet demand (Sydney Herald via Mickey News)
Fake Elastigirl toys being sold in Asia tie Disney up in knots.

Movie industry suing students for illegal film pirating (IMDB)
Are they coming after you?

Idaho can't celebrate Napoleon Dynamite enough (Idaho Legislature site)
Gosh! Resolution No. 29 honors Napoleon! That's what I'm talkin' about!

Arthouse theatres host special screenings for families (Reuters)
Ahhhh, good family entertainment, like … D.E.B.S.??

Have you seen the one-man Star Wars show?
The lightsaber duels must be riveting!

CT Movies film critic featured in virginity documentary (VisionTV)
Recently-married cinephile Peter Chattaway talking about a very different subject.

Joaquin Phoenix checks into rehab for alcoholism (Yahoo! News)
Star of 2004's The Village "found the courage to deal with his disease," says publicist.

France honors Bruce Willis for "cultural achievement" (Yahoo! News)
How can they thank him enough for The Whole Ten Yards?

Roger Ebert to get his own Hollywood star (Chicago Sun-Times)
Popular critic says he's "delighted," while Chicago mayor declares Roger Ebert Day.

Sneak preview of new Harry Potter film coming soon on ABC (Coming Soon)
Get a glimpse of the movie on May 7, when the brooms will sweep prime-time.

Trailer for the sequel to The Gospel of John (official site)
Here comes The Gospel of Mark. (Look under 'Video Clips.')

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