Gollum joins Spielberg/Jackson Tintin Trilogy
December 22nd 2007 00:18
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Spielberg, Jackson and their muse
The upcoming adaptation of the enigmatic Tintin comics seems to be moving forward. First came the announcement that it would be a joint production between Steven Speilberg and Peter Jackson.
Adding to the anticipation were further details that the film would in fact be part of a trilogy to be Directed by the dynamic duo. Spielberg will helm the first film then chapter 2 will be put into Peter Jackson’s hands.
A gigantic fan of the comics as a child, these adventures seem tailored to the pair as an ideal. The film is going to be a 3D Digital motion capture production that will likely revolutionise the emerging technology.
From Hollywoodreporter.com the latest buzz on the wire is that Jackson collaborator Andy Serkis (King Kong) who played Gollum in the Lord of the Rings Trilogy has signed on to the project. Speculations are he has been cast as the foul mouthed, ill tempered rum swiller Captain Haddock.
Andy Serkis to play Captain Haddock?
Rumour has it that British comedian Simon Pegg (Shaun of the Dead) could nab the lead in this latest addition to the franchise. The story may be based on either the The Secret of the Unicorn or Red Rackham’s Treasure.
First appearing in 1929 in French, the comic book series was created by Belgian artist Herge born Georges Remi. Telling of the globe trotting escapades of a resourceful reporter named Tintin. Who is accompanied by Snowy the loyal K9 and the drunken Captain Haddock as he travels in an out of danger.
The characters of Tintin
Rereading the stories as an adult you see the subversive subtext as a product of the times. There is a real sense of fun that leaps from every page of brightly rendered images.
This is not the first cinematic venture for the characters, there was a feature Tintin and the Blue Oranges in 1964 plus several animated films and a successful TV series.
A shot from the original Tintin Movie
For more information visit tintinmovie.com
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Comment by Bryn
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My favourite is Flight 714 ... now that would make a great movie!!!!
The hardest part is putting voices to characters whose voices you've created in your own head ... I've never seen the live action French film adaptations, so not sure what kind of voices they had, nor for that matter have I ever seen any of the animated series ... was that any good? I was tempted to buy the series on DVD, but someone told me they were not very good ...