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Jamie Bell Interview: Bringing TinTin To Life

andPOP Staff — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:23:39 +0000

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It’s surprising to think that a dance background would be of any use to an actor playing a cartoon character. However, The Adventures of Tin Tin is so realistic it’s goes far beyond the limits of the word “animation.”

After seeing TinTin, it’s pretty obvious Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson once again raised the bar for digital realism. In this interview, Jaime Bell explains how his abilities as a dancer helped enhance his computerized performance.

Spielberg’s “The Adventures of Tintin” Hits North American Theatres this December

Elisheva Baer — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 02:03:49 +0000

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The Adventures of Tintin will finally land in North America on December 9 – in Quebec, Canada!

The much anticipated Steven Spielberg film, written by Steven Moffat, Edgar Wright and Joe Cornish, will be making its North American debut in the province of Quebec, after having opened on October 26^th in the UK and EMEA territories with $22 million on opening weekend in France alone.

Based on the comic book series by Hergé, the film stars Jamie Bell as the voice of young reporter Tintin, Quantum of Solace’s Daniel Craig as pirate Red Rackham, and Andy Serkis as Captain Haddock. The animated adaptation follows Tintin, who finds himself tangled in a series of adventures while trying to pursue his stories.

The Adventures of Tintin is set to be released in the U.S. on December 21.

Spielberg’s ‘Tintin’ Set For 2011

Eva Lam — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 01:34:15 +0000

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Director Steven Spielberg’s “The Adventure of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn” is set to hit North American theatres on Dec. 23, 2011, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The 3-D motion-capture feature will premiere to audiences in other parts of the world even earlier, with an international rollout scheduled to begin in late October of that year.

Filming began in January for the project, which is inspired by the famous character introduced by Belgian illustrator Herge in 1929. Jamie Bell stars as the titular globetrotting young reporter, while his “Defiance” co-star Daniel Craig plays the villainous pirate Red Rackham.

The cast is rounded out by Andy Serkis, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Gad Elmaleh, Toby Jones and Mackenzie Crook.

“The Secret of the Unicorn” is only the first in a planned series of Tintin films. “Lord of the Rings” filmmaker Peter Jackson, whose Weta Digital effects house developed the motion-capture technology that will be used in the films, is on tap to direct the second film.

Jamie Bell, Daniel Craig Reunite For ‘Tintin’

Eva Lam — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:10:34 +0000

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Jamie Bell and Daniel Craig play brothers in the just-released war drama “Defiance,” but they will butt heads as enemies in Steven Spielberg’s upcoming Tintin movie.

Bell, known for roles in movies including “Billy Elliot” and “Jumper,” has signed on to play the titular globe-trotting reporter, based on the beloved character by Belgian cartoonist Hergé, in “The Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn.”

Craig, who has starred in such movies as “Layer Cake” and, of course, the latest Bond films, will portray the nefarious pirate Red Rackham.

The cast is rounded out by Andy Serkis, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Mackenzie Crook, among others.

Spielberg will direct, as well as co-produce with “Lord of the Rings” director Peter Jackson.

“Secret of the Unicorn,” which is scheduled for a 2011 release, is just the first in a planned series of films revolving around Tintin. Jackson is slated to direct the second film, with a third film to potentially follow.

Tintin made his debut in 1929 courtesy of Georges Remi, who went by the pen name Hergé. The cartoonist went on to publish two dozen books about the intrepid reporter and his canine companion Snowy.

The series has been translated into 70 languages and has sold over 200 million copies worldwide.