Mar 9 2007Tintin Headed to Screens
Decades after his creation, Tintin would have a tremendous influence on fratboy hairstyle.
For years there have been talks of Steven Spielberg's hope to make a movie based on the Belgian comic series The Adventures of Tintin, but with little real development. Now, word has come out that everyone finally has the go ahead to start this grandpa up:
"After 25 years, they finally said, `OK, let's go,'" Rodwell said of the protracted talks with Spielberg. In an interview with The Associated Press, Rodwell said the Hollywood company will go into preproduction for a movie, which should appear in theaters in about two years.
It wasn't clear whether the film would be cartoon animation, computer animation or a movie with actors, or which of the 24 cartoon books of Tintin's adventures would be picked.
Fans of the series should be thrilled that someone as respected as Steven Spielberg is taking on the project when so many others could butcher it. On the other hand, those who haven't read the series, like me, are left wondering, "Why is Spielberg making a movie about that German Shepherd police officer?"
Reader Comments
1. Someone - March 10, 2007 10:29 AM
Never read the comic book before, but a long time ago HBO created some shows for Tin Tin. Loved it as a kid, I cant wait for this movie!
2. Tor - March 12, 2007 12:04 PM
I really wonder how they'll work the script. I get a feeling they'll pick two of the albums that are connected and work from there.
Do you remember what Robert Altman did with Pop-Eye? I hope we get something like that.
BTW, there is a Belgian live action movie already.
3. gyver - March 13, 2007 11:58 AM
If I remembered correctly, Tintin is supposed to be a young reporter and not a policeman.
4. Carrie - March 23, 2007 8:24 PM
Gyver: he's talking about the inevitable mix up of Rin Tin Tin the dog and Tintin the reporter.