Would you mind translating the whole article for me Ugly Pig?

"Through a magical painting the siblings Lucy and Edmund are once again transported to the land of Narnia, this time along with their intolerable cousin Eustace. Once there, they are reunited with King Caspian aboard the mighty ship the Dawn Treader. In Narnia, an evil mist is threatening to engulf the land and with the help of Caspian, Reepicheep the mouse and the rest of the brave crew, Lucy, Edmund and Eustace must fight against new dangers in order to once again save the land from downfall."

It will be interesting to see whether or not that synopsis crops up on any English language websites in the coming days (i.e. whether or not that is the new "official" plot synopsis for the movie or not)

For the meanwhile i would assume, as is often the case, that their source for that synopsis was by using information from right here on NarniaWeb. Whether or not it was via the story about the "Malevolent Mist" or whether or not it was from the recent stories which seem to imply that the Dark Island will be the central threat which is putting Narnia at risk, there doesn't appear to be anything in that synopsis which hasn't already been printed at NarniaWeb.

From experience, it is often the case that you will find websites, and often big established media outlets, which would appear to have new and exclusive information, but upon closer inspection you find that all their information is actually just culled from old NarniaWeb news stories. The amount of times you will see big newspapers in England posting "exclusive movie news", which upon reading you quickly identify as being pulled off a random post on the AintItCoolNews forums just a few days ago, is simply staggering.

An evil mist? Must be some type of phrase. i don't think that it has to do with mist, but there is something, some one, or army that they probably will go to war with. That's what i'm getting.

An evil mist? Must be some type of phrase. i don't think that it has to do with mist, but there is something, some one, or army that they probably will go to war with. That's what i'm getting.

I don't believe this is the case. It clearly states "dimma" which means "mist" or "fog". And it will "sluka" Narnia - I translated that with "engulf" but directly translated it means "eat up" or "devour". Doesn't sound like something any army would do.

There's many times in trailers when a character or narrator say's 'There's and evil mist" or "Dark Mist upon us" and the movie is never about a mist, it's usually a villian of evil. "Evil Mist" and "Dark Mist" are phrases.

My experience with overseas synopses are next to non-existent.... I have no idea how accurate that synopsis is. As icarus mentioned, the only thing that is similar to this is the Malevolent Mist described in an animator's resume (which was assumed to have something to do with the Dark Island).

Though it really doesn't strike me as something someone pulled off of our site... if they were gonna do that, why not grab one of the four or five already existing synopses?

Worst case scenario, I'd say maybe this has something to do with the "unfathomable fate" we've been hearing about.

EDIT: Oh, I forgot to say thanks for the full translation Ugly Pig! I do have to admit though, I like Ripipip.

evil mist, eh? hmmm.....
I wonder if we will hear more about this when the trailer comes out?
I have no idea what to make of this!

the only thing that is similar to this is the Malevolent Mist described in an animator's resume (which was assumed to have something to do with the Dark Island).

Though it really doesn't strike me as something someone pulled off of our site... if they were gonna do that, why not grab one of the four or five already existing synopses?

Very true. However i could also easily see a situation whereby someone wanting the synopsis on their website to be more relevant and up-to-date could easily have written such a paragraph based on recent information they've read of a site like this. Of course if it was official, it could be proof we are 100% correct with our current line of thinking regarding the Dark Island and the Unfathomable Fate (that the former is somehow threatening Narnia). Though of course if its not then you could easily end up creating a self-proving cyclical rumour by using it as incorrect confirmation.

Ugh. Sounds absolutely horrific. Evil mist? If this really is the route they're going, we can kiss goodbye SC because they probably won't even make enough money to pay for the movie. Can't say that I'll be sorry either.

I am thinking it may have somethign to do with the dark island but i guess i will just have to wait and see.

Ugh. Sounds absolutely horrific ... probably won't even make enough money to pay for the movie. Can't say that I'll be sorry either.

*agrees to disagree*

I may not agree with some changes to the plot from the book, but a good movie should do very well this Christmas season coming up. I had made up my mind some time ago that if some elements remain intact, I will be thrilled.

"Evil Mist?" Smokey-man-in-black-with-no-name from Lost trying to take over the world? Common threads between Lost, VDT, and VDT movie? The plot thickens.

Ugh. Sounds absolutely horrific. Evil mist? If this really is the route they're going, we can kiss goodbye SC because they probably won't even make enough money to pay for the movie. Can't say that I'll be sorry either.

now that I think about it, it sounds really cool! we can't count our chickens before they hatch.....weather SC is made or not is still to be determined!

This may not be the best thread to post this, but it is somewhat relevant.

Of course this is all speculation, but this is what I foresee happening based on what little we know so far.

-Based on the lines in the trailer that premiered at Biola, it seems that when Caspian and crew set sail from Narnia there is no threat at the beginning of the movie. Edmund and Caspian are wondering why they have been sent back to Narnia if there is no danger.

-The original purpose of the voyage will remain as it is in the book- for Caspian to find the seven Lords and for Reepicheep to see Aslan's country.

-Also, the fact that King Caspian himself is on the voyage seems to suggest that he left Narnia during a time of peace. No King would leave his people at a time of uncertainty. If there was a threat coming from somewhere, he would be more likely to send out a general/army/navy to face the enemy, rather than go out and risk his own life, especially considering he has no heir to the thrown at this point.

-Once the Dawn Treader reaches the Lone Islands, this is where the "unfathomable fate"/evil mist come into play. I think Lord Bern will reveal this to Caspian on the Lone Island. Not sure what exactly, but it will involve the seven lords/their swords, the Dark Island, and the stone dagger. Perhaps, as someone else suggested, one or more of the lords stole the dagger from the Lone Islands and took it with them on their journey. If this is the case, then in my mind, I see there being some sort of disagreement between the lords, with Bern deciding to stay behind while the rest of the lords continue to voyage on, to disastrous fates.

-This will significantly alter the plot, with Caspian having now to track down the dagger/find the lords' swords/face the malevolent mist/validate the Pevensies being brought back to Narnia.

I don't see this being a bad idea. It will add a sense of urgency to the plot line, and serves to drive the narrative. It could also add some new and different dimensions for the story. Maybe some of the crew will be suspicious of the Pevensies, as there was no trouble until they were brought on board (wasn't there a "belligerent Telmarine" cast?), and of course could add some depth to Lord Rhoop's character. (Bruce Spence is a very good character actor, and seeing that he was cast as Rhoop, added to the fact that the Dark Island seems to be playing a bigger role in this movie, I can see there being some very interesting revelations involving his character).

Michael Petroni is a very competent screenwriter, as is Steven Knight (who although is no longer a credited writer, aspects of his script are obviously still in the movie) and I'm excited to see their version of this story, "evil mist" or not.