"The Golden Compass" is an exciting fantasy adventure, similar to "Harry Potter" and "The Lord Of The Rings", set in an alternative world where human souls manifest themselves as animals, talking bears fight wars, and Gyptians and witches co-exist. Based on author Philip Pullman's best selling and award-winning novel. Features musical score by award-winning composer Alexandre Desplat (Golden Globe - Best Original Score for "The Painted Veil" 2007, Golden Globe nominee - Best Original Score for "Syriana" 2006 and "Girl With A Pearl Earring" 2004, Academy Award Nominee - Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Score for "The Queen" 2007). End title song written and performed by Kate Bush.