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Walden Media, LLC or Walden Media Group is an American film investor, distributor, and publishing company best known as the producers of ''The Chronicles of Narnia'' series. Its films are based on notable classic or award-winning children's literature, compelling biographies or historical events, as well as documentaries and some original screenplays. The corporate headquarters of Walden Media are located in Los Angeles, California, and the Education, Outreach, Interactive and Publishing office is in Boston, Massachusetts. ==Company history== Walden Media was founded in 2001 by Micheal Flaherty and Cary Granat. Granat was president of Miramax's Dimension Films division, and Flaherty came from the world of education. Flaherty was called an "entrepreneur in education" by ''The Boston Globe'' for his work with innovative programs meant to help underprivileged students gain access to quality education.〔( "Who we are" ). Walden Media〕 The two were housemates at Tufts University before following different paths and then reuniting to form Walden Media〔Jensen, Jeff. ("The Family Business" ). ''Entertainment Weekly'', 28 April 2006: 58–61.〕 as a movie, television, publishing and Internet enterprise whose goal is to teach and entertain kids. The company is owned by the Christian conservative Philip Anschutz, who has said he expects their movies "to be entertaining, but also to be life affirming and to carry a moral message."〔Berkowitz, Bill. ("The movie, the media, and the conservative politics of Philip Anschutz" ). Media Transparency, 2 December 2005.〕 The company's notable releases include ''Holes'' in 2003, ''Because of Winn-Dixie'' for Twentieth Century Fox in 2005, ''How to Eat Fried Worms'' and ''Charlotte's Web'' in 2006, and ''Bridge to Terabithia'', in 2007, as well as three adaptations of ''The Chronicles of Narnia'' in 2005, 2008 and 2010.〔Between Hollywood and Godlywood: the Case of Walden Media by Nathalie Dupont, Peter Lang, 2015〕 All of these films are adaptations of popular children's books. On August 8, 2006, Walden Media announced a joint venture with 20th Century Fox called ''FoxWalden''. ''The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising'' was the first films released under the venture. Previously announced films at other studios will remain in place.〔("Fox Filmed Entertainment and Walden Media Enter into Joint Venture to Market and Release Films for the Family Audience" ). Walden Media press release.〕 On August 1, 2013, the Anschutz Film Group, which includes Walden Media and Bristol Bay Productions, announced that it will focus on co-financing films made by third parties.〔()〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Walden Media」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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