Tintin in Hollywood

[coalescent]

Yesterday brought the news that Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson have teamed up to produce/direct a trilogy of Tintin films.

Spielberg and Jackson are said to have selected three adventures from the comic book series, but it is not yet known which ones they are.

The question, of course, is which three it should be. Hence:

[Poll #985701]

The reasons for my own votes are, of course, obvious: The Secret of the Unicorn/Red Rackham's Treasure has PIRATES, Destination Moon/Explorers on the Moon has THA MOON, and Tintin in Tibet is just all around great.

(I hope this extended poll works. I consulted ninebelow in matters of poll mojo, so if it doesn't work, blame him.)

EDIT (a) it worked! and (b) comment-spam of the day.

Comments

[fba.livejournal.com]

I don't think I've actually read any TinTin - I was more of a Asterix kid.

[ang-grrr.livejournal.com]

Secret of the Uniform/Red Rackhams Treasure HAS to be made. It lends itself so well to cinematic adaptation. Same as Cigars of the Pharoah.

Overexcited now. Going back to bed.

[white_hart]

I'm hovering between excitement and terror that they're going to completely bugger it up, although I am at least reassured by hearing that the estate of Herge are retaining some editorial control.

How do you do the extended poll? I could have done with that for the polls I've just posted...

[ninebelow.livejournal.com]

I hope this extended poll works.

Truely I am awesome.

I voted for The Shooting Star cos it has the best cover.

[ex-susumu64.livejournal.com]

Also:

[despotliz.livejournal.com]

Does The Crab with the Golden Claws feature any kind of exciting giant mutant crabs?

[kalorlo.livejournal.com]

I like the Red Sea Sharks, but I think the issues involved in filming it would best be avoided by EVERYONE EVER.

Not to mention it's full of people he's met previously.

[snowking.livejournal.com]

I am unbelievably tempted to order loads of Tintin books from Amazon now. And Asterix.

[hradzka.livejournal.com]

SECRET OF THE UNICORN/RED RACKHAM'S TREASURE.

Best Tintin adventure EVER. Period, full stop, no argument allowed. I GO TO WAR ON THIS, PEOPLE.

The Tintin adventures were recently republished in seven smaller-format hardcover volumes, each containing three adventures. Unfortunately, UNICORN and RACKHAM come in two separate volumes, so I had to get both to share the joy with a young friend. Good way to get the books for kids, though: I think cover price on 'em was twenty bucks or so.

Film gold!

[applez.livejournal.com]

For me it was a toss-up between Tintin in America and Calculus Affair ... problem is, Nazis are a tired concept for film these days, a Western, however, still has potential...especially with a Brokeback Tinin subtext. ;-p

The fascinating bit

[applez.livejournal.com]

Is how many Tintin plots still provide suitable social commentary today...

e.g. there are still plenty of authoritarian types in Latin America and Eastern Europe; and the slavery bit from Crab Claw (besides the arms dealers) are still relevant.

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