| 'THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN' - first trailer! |
| Written by Shahlin Graves |
| Sunday, 26 June 2011 14:34 |
 'THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN: THE SECRET OF THE UNICORN' - starring Jamie Bell, Daniel Craig, Andy Serkis, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Gad Elmaleh, Toby Jones and Mackenzie Crook - is due to be released in New Zealand cinemas on December 26th, 2011. "Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson bring to life one of the most beloved characters of the comic book world in THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN. Directed by Spielberg, THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN stars Jamie Bell (Billy Elliot) as Tintin, the intrepid young reporter whose relentless pursuit of a good story thrusts him into a world of high adventure, and Daniel Craig (Casino Royale) as the nefarious Red Rackham. The international cast also includes Andy Serkis, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Gad Elmaleh, Toby Jones and Mackenzie Crook. The film, which began production in late January 2009, is the first of a planned series of 3D motion capture films based on the iconic character created by Georges Remi, better known to the world by his pen name “Hergé”. The second feature in the series is scheduled to be directed by Jackson, with a potential for a third film as well. Eighty years ago, Hergé introduced the world to a unique cast of characters who have been embraced by readers of all ages. The Adventures of Tintin – a series of 24 books, the final unfinished adventure was published after Hergé’s death, became Hergé’s life’s work. The first adventure was published in 1929. Over 200 million copies have been sold worldwide. The popular series has been translated into 70 languages and still attracts thousands of new fans each year. Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson will bring Hergé’s stories to life employing state-of-the-art performance capture technology developed by Jackson’s Weta Digital." Click HERE for details on 'The Art Of The Adventures Of Tintin' book-accompaniment. Watch the first trailer for 'The Adventures Of Tintin' below... |
