Moviegoers with a Frodo-shaped hole in their hearts may finally find relief this winter upon the release of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, based on C.S. Lewis' beloved Chronicles of Narnia. Though the movie doesn't open until December 9, promotional activities for the film are already in full swing. BarnaFilms is already selling tickets for a special advance screening on December 8, in select theatres around the country.

Can't make it to one of those screenings? Well, you can always stand in line for tickets. And, while you're doing that, why not attend a Narnia Web-organized "Lion Party?"

Additionally, church leaders can now visit the Narnia Resources homepage for teaching guides and outreach materials based on the movie. And Walden Media, which is producing the film, is holding a sweepstakes for educators to win a free trip for two to London for the world premiere.

In other movie news:

Tragic tsunami gets its own movie (The Guardian)
Hereafter tells tale of devastating natural disaster

Brad Pitt masterminds Bible movie (Yahoo)
Pitt's Plan B studio to make A Year of Living Biblically

Toronto International Film Festival announces lineup (Yahoo)
Includes films about Mary Magdalene, biblical arcehaology

Mel Gibson invited to stage crucifixion drama (Contra Costa Times)
Passion director asked to help celebrate Pope's visit to Sydney

His Dark Materials finds director (Variety)
Controversial book adaptation to be helmed by Anand Tucker

Jon Voight to star in Mormon drama (Yahoo)
September Dawn tells story of wagon train massacre (also featured in doc)

Voight also set to play Pope John Paul II (Coming Soon)
Actor steps into role originally given to Ian Holm

Angelina Jolie granted Cambodian citizenship (Yahoo)
Actress honored for international humanitarian efforts

Entertainment Weekly gives final word to Michael Elliot (Get Religion)
Christian film critic sounds off on The Aristocrats

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