The Adventures of Tintin (2011)

Also known as: The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn, Tintin

Paramount Pictures and Columbia Pictures Present a 3D Motion Capture Film “The Adventures of Tintin” directed by Steven Spielberg from a screenplay by Steven Moffat and Edgar Wright & Joe Cornish. Starring Jamie Bell (“Billy Elliot,” “Defiance”) as Tintin, the intrepid young reporter whose relentless pursuit of a good story thrusts him into a world of high adventure, and Daniel Craig (“Quantum of Solace,” “Defiance”) as the nefarious Red Rackham.

Based on the series of books The Adventures of Tintin by Herg�, the film is produced by Steven Spielberg, Peter Jackson and Kathleen Kennedy.

Reviews

The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn Review - October 18, 2011
Steven Spielberg directs this animated adaptation of Herge's hugely popular comic books.

Previews

2011-2012 Winter Movie Preview - December 13, 2011
'Tis the season to go to the movies. Here's what you need to see!

Tintin's Animated Adventures on DVD - August 9, 2011
First season coming soon to home video.

News

Potter, Cap Earn Nominations - January 4, 2012
Art Directors Guild announces 2011 nominees.

Is Dragon Tattoo Better than Hugo? - January 3, 2012
The Producers Guild announces their nominations for 2011's best.

M:I 4 Wins New Year Box Office - January 1, 2012
War Horse cracks top five releases.

Tom Cruise Slays Dragon, Tintin - December 25, 2011
Sherlock 2 outperforms newcomers at Xmas box office.

Golden Globe Nominations: Movies - December 15, 2011
What movies made the cut? Read on!

Rango, Tintin Among Annie Noms - December 5, 2011
Cars 2, Panda and Puss also in the mix for animation awards.

Gilliam: The Dark Knight is Like GTA - December 3, 2011
The Brazil and Doctor Parnassus director on Nolan's filmmaking.

Serkis: It's Time to Redefine Animation - December 2, 2011
The Apes and Tintin actor and pioneering motion-capture champion.

When Will The Hobbit Teaser Drop? - November 29, 2011
UPDATED: Elijah Wood says the first trailer will debut with ...

Jackson: Tintin Sequel to Follow Hobbit - October 25, 2011
Script for Prisoners of the Sun is locked and loaded.

Spielberg Talks Upcoming Projects - September 30, 2011
The director discusses plans for Lincoln and Robopocalypse.

Holiday Movies Release Dates Shift - September 28, 2011
M:I 4, Tintin and War Horse shuffle their opening days.

Comic-Con: Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson Invade Hall H - July 22, 2011
It's a Tintin kind of morning in San Diego.

Spielberg Cometh to Comic-Con - July 14, 2011
And he's bringing Tintin with him.

The Big Guide to Comic-Con 2011 - July 8, 2011
Check out all the panels you can't miss. Or else.

No Dark Knight Rises at Comic-Con? - June 13, 2011
Studios pull back on their SDCC plans.

Edgar Wright Starts Work on Ant-Man - January 13, 2011
Scott Pilgrim director reveals he's back at work on Marvel's diminutive hero.

Transformers 3, M:I4 Set For IMAX - January 12, 2011
Paramount, IMAX Corp. ink four-picture pact for summer 2011 films.

Spielberg's Harry Potter Plan - November 8, 2010
How would the Bearded One have brought to the books to the screen?

Shia OK's Indy V - August 20, 2010
But what is Spielberg's idea for the new movie?

Jackson to Direct The Hobbit? - June 1, 2010
He'll do it if he has to, but obligations may prevent that.

Jackson Hooked on Modern Warfare 2 - January 14, 2010
Lord of the Rings Director "enjoys games more than films".

Peter Jackson Update - November 9, 2009
Why he's not directing The Hobbit and more mysteries from New Zealand.

Aliens Invade London - October 30, 2009
Edgar Wright to executive produce alien flick Attack of the Block.

Tom Cruise: Halo or Bilbo? - August 27, 2009
Speculation rages as star jets to NZ to meet Peter Jackson.

SDCC 09: Peter Jackson Updates IGN - July 24, 2009
The Hobbit, Lovely Bones, Tintin, Dambusters and more.

Tintin Hits Europe Early - May 29, 2009
International audiences to see Speilberg movie before U.S. release.

Who Directs Tintin? - March 9, 2009
And the status of the second film is questioned.

Abe Lincoln: Dead or Alive? - February 17, 2009
The scuttlebutt on Spielberg's long-gestating biopic.

007 Joins Tintin - January 26, 2009
Craig's Defiance co-star Bell also cast in Spielberg-Jackson pic.

Hot Fuzz Duo for Tintin? - January 6, 2009
Pegg, Frost set to play bumbling detectives.

Springtime for Lincoln - December 8, 2008
Legendary president takes the balcony in Spielberg biopic.

Tintin Update - November 3, 2008
Sony in talks to co-finance; lead actor bows out.

Pegg, Frost for Tintin? - September 23, 2008
Spielberg considering duo for film.

Spielberg's Tintin Status - August 27, 2008
Conflicting reports about the director's involvement.

Cannes 2008: Tintin 3 Helmer(s) Found? - May 20, 2008
Two directorial legends set to unite.

Spielberg's Lincoln Logged - May 12, 2008
Honest Abe biopic to follow Tintin.

Young Hitler is Tintin - March 21, 2008
Brit teen Sangster reportedly lands title role.

Tintin is Spielberg's Next - March 14, 2008
Serkis set to play Captain Haddock.

From Gladiator to Conan? - March 5, 2008
IGN looks into the Djimon Hounsou rumor.

Serkis Joins Tintin - December 17, 2007
Gollum boards the Spielberg/Jackson flick.

Tintin Casting Begins - October 26, 2007
The Spielberg-Jackson mo-cap collaboration.

Jackson + Spielberg = Tintin - October 9, 2007
Three movies, but only two directors?

Tintin Writer Hired - October 2, 2007
Spielberg, Jackson pick Doctor Who scribe.

Jackson, Spielberg Together on Tintin - May 15, 2007
Three CG movies planned.

Tintin Goes to Hollywood - March 9, 2007
DreamWorks draws on Belgian comic book legend.

Another Possible Tintin - April 1, 2004
Another candidate for the comic book reporter.

Weasley and Spielberg? - February 9, 2004
Rupert Grint linked to Tintin role.

A Possible Tintin Lead - January 27, 2004
Small Soldiers actor might play the young reporter.

Spielberg Planning Tintin Trilogy? - January 14, 2004
Comic adaptation might shoot in 2005.

Features

Steven Spielberg's Best Movies - December 27, 2011
We pick the Top 10 films he's directed.

Keepin' It Reel, Episode 150 - December 22, 2011
The IGN Movies crew closes out 2011 and looks ahead to 2012.

Keepin' It Reel, Episode 143 - October 28, 2011
Indiana Jones, Paranormal Activity, Beverly Hills Cop and ID4.

The Adventures of Tintin Set Visit - August 1, 2011
IGN heads to the Weta studios in Wellington to get a look behind the scenes of the anticipated Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson collaboration.

Comic-Con's Greatest Hits - July 26, 2011
The cool, the geek and the nerdy of the 2011 show.

Things You Can't Miss at Comic-Con - July 18, 2011
What are the must-see nerd events in San Diego? We got ya covered.

Pegg & Frost Guest Edit IGN - June 15, 2011
To coincide with the release of Paul, the boys talk movies, games, comics, TV and future films.

How British Filmmakers Are Saving Comic Book Movies - June 3, 2011
Directors like Vaughn, Branagh, and Nolan are reigniting our passion for superhero flicks.

Keepin' It Reel, Episode 127 - May 20, 2011
TDKR's Bane revealed, Ubisoft's movie dreams, Pirates 4 and more.

Paul Takes Us to Comic-Con - July 20, 2010
Simon Pegg and Nick Frost talk to us about their new sci-fi comedy.

Serkis Talks Hobbit and Tintin - June 9, 2010
The mo-cap maestro on bringing legends to life.

Top 15 3-D Movies in Development - September 21, 2009
From Toy Story to Tron, and maybe even Spider-Man 4, the potential 3-D flicks we're looking forward to.

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