Romier S Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 Here's the article from Variety: http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117964927.html?categoryid=10&cs=1 Spielberg and Jackson have selected three stories from Remi's "The Adventures of Tintin" series, which encompassed 23 books published between 1929 and 1976. The series still attracts 2 million new fans a year. Series, which has sold more than 200 million copies worldwide, chronicles adventures of a junior reporter who will follow stories to the ends of the earth, even though he often finds his own life in jeopardy. His able assistants include a white dog named Snowy, the lunatic Captain Haddock, the muddled genius Professor Calculus and the Thompson Twins. Jackson said WETA will stay true to Remi's original designs in bringing the cast of Tintin to life, but that the characters won't look cartoonish. "Instead," Jackson said, "we're making them look photorealistic; the fibers of their clothing, the pores of their skin and each individual hair. They look exactly like real people — but real Herge people!" DreamWorks bought the film rights from Herge Studios in Brussels, Belgium. Company is led by prexy Fanny Rodwell, Remi's wife when he died in 1983. "We couldn't think of a better way to honor Herge's legacy that this announcement within days of the 100th anniversary of his birth, May 22, 1907," Rodwell said. Spielberg and Jackson are currently evaluating whether to release Tintin through DreamWorks Animation. Paramount distributes all DreamWorks Animation films. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union Carbine Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 I read about this. It could be pretty cool. I was never a big Tintin fan but with those two behind it, it's certainly something I would watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean80 Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 This sounds like it could be a very cool set of movies. I just hope George Lucas isn't hired to do the third one. Could be very expensive though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry the Clown Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 That sounds quite good. I'd wondered what Dreamworks were planning to do with Tintin as they acquired the rights a good while ago now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romier S Posted May 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 The Adventures of TinTin trailer released: http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/paramount/theadventuresoftintin/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry the Clown Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 And a poster... "Screenplay by Steven Moffat and Edgar Wright & Joe Cornish" just makes me feel all fluffy. The banner from Cannes is just bursting with too many brilliant names (Spielberg, Jackson, Moffat, Wright, Cornish, Williams, WETA, and a solid cast): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry the Clown Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 French trailer is a little different, opening with a nice look at Snowy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gyi-Pd05BQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan_E Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 I don't know jack about Tintin and that trailer/teaser doesn't make me want to go see it. *shrugs* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry the Clown Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Go to your room! In all seriousness I'm actually curious to see just how well this plays in the states. It's great material which should be enough if the marketing is right. It'd be depressing if it fails purely on the basis of a nation's lack of familiarity with the source. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry the Clown Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 New international trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEj3UsAl0K8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry the Clown Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Oooooh. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Adventures-Tintin-Blu-ray-Stéphane-Bernasconi/dp/B005DZ1X12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbert Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Ooooh indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan_E Posted September 17, 2011 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 :huh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MastaRedSnappa Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 I thought Spielberg/Jackson were making a movie about Rin Tin Tin (which I'll admit is an odd choice given the stature of those involved)... I've never even heard of the Tintin books. I think my older son might be interested in checking those out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry the Clown Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Samples from Williams' score! http://www.cinemamusica.de/1675/John-Williams-Tintin-Tim-Struppi-Einhorn-Unicorn-Score-Music-Filmmusik There's some old school Williams orchestration at work here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhfagan Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Yeah, I'm picking up a lot of Raiders of the Lost Ark vibe in these pieces. Very nice! I may just go home and watch that now! : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry the Clown Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 The film is just ten days away here in the UK as posters on the underground reminded me to my surprise today. Apparently critics in Belgium have reacted very positively. Excitement.... rising? Going to be tough trying to find a venue not showing it in 3D. :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainl Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Hmm. I don't have any affection for the comics, if I'm honest. And the art style is doing nothing for me. But those are some impressive people behind it, so maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry the Clown Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Saw it this evening (in glorious 2D). Really, really pleased with how it turned out. One of the most enjoyable movies I've seen in a while (and the right antidote when some of my recent viewings at the cinema have been the likes of Melancholia and We Need to Talk About Kevin). Aside from one bit of overblown toilet humour and the rather rapid way in which things concluded - where two big action scenes are barely bridged by anything - it's a thoroughly adventurous romp that doesn't piss on the source material. A bit more heart needed? ... Perhaps, but it's carried by great performances from Bell and Serkis, good humour and Spielberg's knack for blocking and staging action scenes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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