For her very first film role in “The Golden Compass,” 14-year-old Dakota Blue Richards had to look delicate but act feisty, sharing the screen with a talking bear and a malevolent monkey in an ...

Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy was one of the most beloved children’s book series of the 2000s — and one of the ...

Dakota Blue Richards has revealed that she is keen to take on more "strong female" roles as she continues with her acting career. The 14-year-old star rose to fame after taking on the role of Lyra ...

Some religious groups are angry about the new film "The Golden Compass." Dec. 8, 2007 — -- Despite the fantastical scenery, talking armor-wearing polar bears and even a swarm of flying witches, ...