The Golden Compass Teaser Movie Poster Revealed

New Line Cinema has released the teaser movie poster for their epic adaptation of The Golden Compass (sizzle reel, photos). Click on the image to see the poster in higher resolution.

Based on Philip Pullman's bestselling and award-winning novel, His Dark Materials: The Golden Compass is New Line's next huge $150 million fantasy epic adaptation.

The story follows the coming of age of Lyra Belacqua and Will Parry, as they "wander through a multiverse and a backdrop of epic events." The books were marketed to children, but it has garnered a large adult readership. The story features fantasy elements such as gypsies, witches, and armoured bears.

Written and directed by Chris Weitz, His Dark Materials: The Golden Compass stars Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, Sam Elliott, Ian McShane and Dakota Blue Richards. The movie and book are the first in a trilogy. The film opens on December 7th 2007.