VARIOUS: Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson's 'Tintin' looks to make it's mark in Hollywood as the film has its Los Angeles premiere

Record ID: 220903

  • Title: VARIOUS: Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson's 'Tintin' looks to make it's mark in Hollywood as the film has its Los Angeles premiere
  • Date: 11th November 2011
  • Summary: LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES (NOVEMBER 10) (REUTERS) WIDE SHOT OF RED CARPET PRESS ROW POSTER (SOUNDBITE) (English) ACTOR JAMIE BELL ON WORKING WITH SPIELBERG AND JACKSON, SAYING: "There is a certain level you want to be working at when you are an actor and certain people you want to be working with and these two people I certainly consider to be at the top
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  • Story Text: The red carpet was rolled out on Thursday night (November 09) for Steven Spielberg's computer animated 3D adaptation of the Belgian comic book hero Tintin.
    In "The Adventures of Tintin - The Secret of the Unicorn", Spielberg, who directed blockbusters including "Indiana Jones", "E.T." and "Jaws", aims to bridge the gap between the comics and the big screen by employing a technique similar to that deployed in James Cameron's record-breaking "Avatar".
    Spielberg employed the technical mastery of "Lord of the Rings" director Peter Jackson as producer for Tintin.
    While neither of the Hollywood giants were able to attend the Hollywood premiere, actor Jamie Bell, who portrays Tintin in the film, talked about the opportunity of working with them.
    "There is a certain level you want to be working at when you are an actor and certain people you want to be working with and these two people I certainly consider to be at the top of the list," said Bell. "When you have that opportunity, it's daunting and intimidating at the same time, but you just want to do the best job you can and not mess it up."
    During filming, actors had to adapt to acting in a studio wearing a special suit which registered his movements. The data was then transformed into a computer generated, three dimensional, image of his character.
    Bell added that the technology helps add to an already strong story line.
    "Now the technology is so advanced that you are able to enjoy the story in an environment with human performances and not be distracted by and really feel what they are feeling. This is really just a great action adventure story."
    The movie also stars British actors Daniel Craig, Andy Serkis, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost.
    "The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn," which is already playing in Europe, will hit screens in the United States on December 21.
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