Walden Media

The studio that made the three Narnia films of 2005, 2008 and 2010.

Walden Media is an American independent studio that develops, produces and finances films and TV series, and it made the three film adaptations of The Chronicles of Narnia released in 2005, 2008 and 2010.

Quick Facts

Founded: 2000
Headquarters: Los Angeles, California
Country: United States
Founder: Micheal Flaherty; Cary Granat
Parent: Anschutz Entertainment Group (2001–present)
Divisions: Walden Pond Press
Key people: Frank Smith (president & CEO); Benjamin Tappan (president of production)
Industry: Film; Television

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Background

Micheal Flaherty and Cary Granat founded it in 2000 as a business meant to teach and entertain children; the two had been housemates at Tufts University. In December 2001 Walden announced it had acquired the rights to produce films of The Chronicles of Narnia, and in late 2001 the Anschutz Entertainment Group bought a majority stake.

The company is based in Los Angeles and owned by the Christian conservative Philip Anschutz, who has said he expects its films to carry a moral message. Its stories focus on courage, drawn from biographies, history and book adaptations.

Besides the Narnia films, its releases include Holes in 2003, Charlotte's Web in 2006, Bridge to Terabithia in 2007 and Wonder in 2017, all based on popular books. In July 2004 Walden signed a five-picture deal with 20th Century Fox.