Updated 6/21/2004
Sources in New Zealand said, that this article is all conjecture, and the MPAA has not looked at anything in the production as of this time.
Disney is having a hard time trying to avoid an 'R' rating for the Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe from the MPAA, based on the current storyboards and script.
This would most likely be due to the violent war scenes, the sacrifice, and the emotional distress of the children at parts. Here's the word that we've received from Narnian Spy 'NewCreation':
I'm brand new to the site, and have yet to make it my official "Narnia Home" (however, I will be signing up tonight under the nick NewCreation). Just thought you may be interested in knowing that a woman in my church (I am a youth pastor) works for Disney, and has informed me that they are having a difficult time avoiding an "R" rating for The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Disney, of course, does not want an R-rating on any of their movies, but as the script and storyboard sit right now, the MPAA has found the material worthy of an R. Let's hope this changes!
They might be heading in the direction of a PG-13 rating. And all this, before one frame has been shot.
