
Chris Weitz blames studio New Line for "emasculating" his Golden Compass adaptation.
Dakota Blue Richards reveals that she is keen to take on more "strong female" roles.
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Philip Pullman insists that he is happy for changes to be made in adaptations of his novels.
Philip Pullman does not know if New Line Cinema will complete its planned His Dark Materials trilogy.
The Golden Compass is named the most disappointing book to film adaptation.

Katie Price sparks outrage after being nominated for a children's author award.
Dakota Blue Richards is not sure if there will be a sequel to The Golden Compass.
Billie Piper reveals that she was "star-struck" when she met author Philip Pullman.
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Neighbours: 5786: Zeke tries to escape the store room.
Monday, 17:30 on Five.
Home and Away: 4966: Kirsty's illness is unknown.
Monday, 18:00 on Five.
Hollyoaks: 2701: Zoe's trial commences.
Monday, 18:30 on Channel 4.
Emmerdale: Will suddenly collapses.
Monday, 19:00 on ITV1.
Coronation Street: Rosie blackmails John for more cash.
Monday, 19:30 on ITV1.
EastEnders: Max's plot to fleece Ian takes a surprising turn.
Monday, 20:00 on BBC One.
Our picks from Sunday's primetime TV:
| 20.00 | The X Factor (ITV1) |
| 21.00 | I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! (ITV1) |
| 21.00 | The Xtra Factor (ITV2) |
| 21.00 | House (Sky1) |