It is also disturbing that they would tackle works by C.S. Lewis. I think I would rather see a Chronicles of Narnia done by Peter Jackson!
Besides, if Disney wants to make a Kids' Passion, they should start by looking at Mel Gibson's work and making it G-rated.
I think a kids' Passion would be well served by the Jesus epics already made, such as "The Greatest Story Ever Told" "King of Kings" and "Jesus of Nazereth." Not that I wouldn't oppose another version, but there are plenty of choices out there already.
Yeah, this is the first I've heard of the film being marketed as a "kid's passion" but I've been following the production of the films for a time. Initially I was excited to hear about them being produced in New Zealand in the wake of LOTR. Then, I found out it was Disney and I'm not too hopeful about the outcome of the films now. I guess I'm just sorta in a "wait and see" mode.
However, I think this summer would be a good time to start reading Lewis' books to my Abby. :-)
If they think they're going to get the Southern Baptists, they got another think coming.
These books are perfect for Disney. They promote paganism, underage drinking, and drug abuse. Evangelicals HATE C.S. Lewis. I'm surprised nobody has picked up on this. Even the so-called Christian story of Aslan is all bound up with sun god mythology.
I only read these books a couple of years ago, and I enjoyed them thoroughly. Personally I'm not sure I find them as offensive as some of the rabid fundamentalists do. But no way is this going to be another underground movement like the Passion. In reality, the fact that they feel the need to CALL it a "Passion for Children" shows that they are totally our of touch.
I don't know if these movies will flop, it depends on how well they are done, but they aren't going to be the universal draw they hope they will.