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We have an orbital view of Earth, spinning in quiet and peaceful prosperity. Louis Armstrongs What a Wonderful World is playing in the background. It's nice, it's serene, it's quite relaxing. In fact, something inside you just wants to say "Everything's going to be okay." Then the Earth explodes like the Death Star was parked in orbit.

That's right, I have seen the preview for The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy: The Movie and I must say I am almost giddy with anticipation. My giddiness died a bit when the movie I was seeing started (Come on, there is no way it's that freaking easy to steal the Declaration of Independence) but now it's back and stronger than ever!

Anybody else see it?

EDIT: Link to the preview:

http://movies.yahoo.com/movies/feature/thehitchhikersguidetothegalaxy.html

http://67.18.37.17/595/43/upload/p994990.jpg

No....but I did see a preview for a movie where zoo animals leave the zoo and psycotic penguins are identical to Solid Snake.

That'd be Madagascar, I've seen the preview as well.

That'd be Madagascar, I've seen the preview as well.
ahh yes, it was pretty funny.

Oh, and do you know a link to where the preview is?

The preview for the Guide? Nope, I went to www.imdb.com but the preview link they had didn't work. I saw it in the theatres.

OMGSD (Oh My Global Standard Deity) Yes!!!!!! During the preview, when the music started my eyes got all wide and I practically yelled, "OMGSD it's the HG2G" I was Soo happy. I too died a little on the inside when National Treasure began, and I had to momentarily not jump up and down screaming, "May 6th, May 6th, May 6th!!" You had better believe that moments after that movie was over I said, "OMGSD, that was the best thing I've ever seen," and my friends replied, "Ummmm... no, that movie wasn't all that good." At this point I had to explain that I was talking about the preview for HG2G: The Movie, and they looked at me like I was insane.

So, anyway.... I'm so happy the movie is finally coming out because I feel as though I have been waiting for WAY too long (which we all have).

Darn, oh well. Did you catch when it will be released?

2005, I don't know anything more specific.

hot damn.. can't wait.... hope they do it right!

Ohhhhhh my gooooodnesssss!

I'VE READ THOSE BOOKS A MILLION TIMES A PEICE!!!!

Trailer:
http://movies.yahoo.com/movies/feature/thehitchhikersguidetothegalaxy.html

I like the song in the beginning. :)

I swear, that preview kicks so much ass!

um what was so great about the preview?
I saw it too and it didn't seem all that special. So the world blew up. Yay, the production values were good, but it gives no indication as to whether they're going to do it right. Personally, I doubt they will.

But I am happy they're making a major picture out of it.

Just hope they set a scene in Belgium so everyone will understand that the screenplay is serious...sorry I couldn't help it.

Oh, I know they'll screw up the movie, but the preview is good. I think it's the combination of sudden action and just as sudden stillness (That'd be Earth, then Earth exploding, then everything freezing and "Don't panic" appearing on the screen).

Hahaha, yes, I was so excited. :D I had no idea the preview was going to be before National Treasure (which was an "okay" movie, I thought) but due to realizing that a Hitchhiker's Guide movie would be coming out in May I was grinning my head off through the first 10 minutes or so of the film, regardless of what was going on onscreen. *laughs*

You got excited about that??? It looks pretty poor to me.

Maybe this should be pre-booked on the "worst hollywoodisations" thread... I doubt that it won't be screwed up/hollywoodised or ridiculously simplified as so many good pics/books seem to be when released for the US market. :(

A feeling of dooooommmm is enveloping me as I think of May 6 2005..... :p

if they hollywoodise it then it'll be bad
if they stick to the book/audio play/tv series (latter to a lesser extent ;) ) then it'll be great.

either way im seeing it :D

As excited as I am, my excitement is dulled by the following two words: "I, Robot". :(

The concept art for Marvin looks so cool!

42!

I've already began working on an Earth equivalent to a Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster.

But I need to get my hands on some nitroglycerin.

Adams didnt seem to mind that none of the radio shows derivitives had anything to do with each other, it was sort of part of the 'thing', you know?
As long as it can stay with the HG2G form its good by me, I want to see if they get Vogons right, or possibly include the Ravenous Bugblatter Beast of Trall.
So, an idea occurs. Maybe the movie will be based on the radio show, the FIRST TV series (or was that a movie?), or the textgame?
For those who saw the middle part and said "OMGWTFWHYDIDNTIKNOWTHIS!?!", the TV series was done in the Monty Python style (while not a bad thing in of itself) of rather low production values. Google HG2G to see. Zaphod is basicaly two guys in a fat suit :P

I've got a bad feeling about this movie...

Not that I have a particular good sixth sense when it comes to films. I actually thought Van Helsing was going to be good!

By the way, Lunatic Goofballs - if it's safe to smoke afterwards, it's not a Pan Galactic Gargleblaster.

the TV series was done in the Monty Python style (while not a bad thing in of itself) of rather low production values. Google HG2G to see. Zaphod is basicaly two guys in a fat suit :P

Was there more than one TV series? I've got one on video where Zaphod is just one guy with an unconvincing extra head attached to his shoulder. Woah, I just had a look at the video. It looks like Cliff Richard.

Ford is being played by Mos Def!?! WTF!

Who plays who? I had a look and found that Bill Nighy and John Malkovich were in it (the only two names I recognised), but I've got know idea which characters they play.

Who plays who? I had a look and found that Bill Nighy and John Malkovich were in it (the only two names I recognised), but I've got know idea which characters they play.

www.imdb.com

Directed by
Garth Jennings

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
Douglas Adams first screenplay
Douglas Adams novel
Ben Garant screenplay
Garth Jennings screenplay
Karey Kirkpatrick screenplay

Cast (in credits order)
Martin Freeman .... Arthur Dent
Mos Def .... Ford Prefect
Sam Rockwell .... Zaphod Beeblebrox
Zooey Deschanel .... Tricia McMillan ("Trillian")
Bill Nighy .... Slartibartfast
rest of cast listed alphabetically
Polly Jane Adams
Mason Ball .... Vogon Minion
Jane Belson .... Extra
Jerome Blake .... Vogon Guard
Anna Chancellor .... Questular Rontok
Richard Coombs .... Vogon High Command
Warwick Davis .... Marvin the Paranoid Android
Barry Dowden .... Stunt Builder
Phillip Eason .... Vogon High Command
Jane Garnier
Brian Herring .... Vogon Minion
Mark Jefferis .... Vogon High Command
Simon Jones .... Magrathean Announcer
William Todd Jones .... Vogon Captain
John Malkovich .... Humma Kavula
Steve Pemberton .... Mr. Prosser
Nigel Plaskitt .... Vogon High Command
Katherine Smee .... Vogon
James Thrift .... Extra
Robert Tygner .... Vogon High Command
Patrick Walker .... Vogon Guard
Mak Wilson .... Vogon High Command
Ray Donn .... Hummer Worshiper (uncredited)
Rich Johnston .... Congregation (uncredited)

As excited as I am, my excitement is dulled by the following two words: "I, Robot". :(

*Shudder*

You dare to mention that movie in a thread of mine?

One thing that makes me cautiously optimistic is that it's allegedly based on the final version of Douglas Adams's screenplay before he died, so it won't be totally off the mark.

The use of It's a Wonderful World is also a good sign, as anybody who's heard Fit the Sixth (or seen the appropriate episode of the miniseries) will attest. Although I would really like to hear Journey of the Sorceror. Preferably during the opening credits. :)

The one thing that bugs me is - who's going to do all of the "Voice of the Guide" bits. Those are usually my favorite parts, after all. (And no, it's not just because I have them memorized.)

Just hope they set a scene in Belgium so everyone will understand that the screenplay is serious...sorry I couldn't help it.

You can't say that here. This forum has rules, you know.

I thought the movie was to be filmed shortly before the last trump?

Wait, do you mean the actual 'Last Trump', or Isaac Asimovs short story of the same name that you are implying is going to be made into a movie?

Cause if it's number two then I'll just have to kill myself.

i saw the preview last weekend when i went to see nat. tresure and as soon as it said dont panic i yelled
"o shit thier doing a hitchhikers movie"
needless to say most people told me to "shut the f*ck up (insert derogitory name for whites here)"
and the one or two other people asked what the hell it was about

Wait, do you mean the actual 'Last Trump', or Isaac Asimovs short story of the same name that you are implying is going to be made into a movie?

Cause if it's number two then I'll just have to kill myself.
i don;'t know it's in onibbus addition foreward.

*jaw drops,and points*....I must find this director,and hug them..if the movie's good. If not..well, we'll have to dispose of 'im.

*drools*
oooo, hitchiker

Oh! Cookie! When the title appears the stars write out '42' in the upper left hand corner! I didn't notice that before!

Trailer:
http://movies.yahoo.com/movies/feature/thehitchhikersguidetothegalaxy.html

I like the song in the beginning. :)

May 6 2005 here I come! woohoo! :)

and i think to myself what a wonderful wo- BOOMY!!!!!!!!!!!

www.imdb.com

Directed by
Garth Jennings

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
Douglas Adams first screenplay
Douglas Adams novel
Ben Garant screenplay
Garth Jennings screenplay
Karey Kirkpatrick screenplay

Cast (in credits order)
Martin Freeman .... Arthur Dent
Mos Def .... Ford Prefect
Sam Rockwell .... Zaphod Beeblebrox
Zooey Deschanel .... Tricia McMillan ("Trillian")
Bill Nighy .... Slartibartfast
rest of cast listed alphabetically
Polly Jane Adams
Mason Ball .... Vogon Minion
Jane Belson .... Extra
Jerome Blake .... Vogon Guard
Anna Chancellor .... Questular Rontok
Richard Coombs .... Vogon High Command
Warwick Davis .... Marvin the Paranoid Android
Barry Dowden .... Stunt Builder
Phillip Eason .... Vogon High Command
Jane Garnier
Brian Herring .... Vogon Minion
Mark Jefferis .... Vogon High Command
Simon Jones .... Magrathean Announcer
William Todd Jones .... Vogon Captain
John Malkovich .... Humma Kavula
Steve Pemberton .... Mr. Prosser
Nigel Plaskitt .... Vogon High Command
Katherine Smee .... Vogon
James Thrift .... Extra
Robert Tygner .... Vogon High Command
Patrick Walker .... Vogon Guard
Mak Wilson .... Vogon High Command
Ray Donn .... Hummer Worshiper (uncredited)
Rich Johnston .... Congregation (uncredited)

Now that I read the cast I'm a little more unsure... well... we'll see how they do it...

awesome i just hope it's done right

i don;'t know it's in onibbus addition foreward.

That's because the production kept getting delayed and Adams despaired of the movie ever being made. Sadly, it took his death to get the necessary impetus behind the movie.

It said (42) on the count of messages. So I had to post. And ruin it.

Sorry.

Now that I read the cast I'm a little more unsure... well... we'll see how they do it...
Mos Def is going to rock as Ford Prefect--he's terrifically funny--and Sam Rockwell is going to be great as Zaphod Beeblebrox as well.

We have an orbital view of Earth, spinning in quiet and peaceful prosperity. Louis Armstrongs What a Wonderful World is playing in the background. It's nice, it's serene, it's quite relaxing. In fact, something inside you just wants to say "Everything's going to be okay." Then the Earth explodes like the Death Star was parked in orbit.

That's right, I have seen the preview for The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy: The Movie and I must say I am almost giddy with anticipation. My giddiness died a bit when the movie I was seeing started (Come on, there is no way it's that freaking easy to steal the Declaration of Independence) but now it's back and stronger than ever!

Anybody else see it?

i am looking fword to it and yes i did see "it" and your right it cant be that easy. and also every thing thay said about the money is true, check for your selv if you havent allredy

Yeah, I was just sitting there, and when I saw the Earth explode, and the words, "Don't Panic", I was thinking.... "NO WAY". When the end of the preview came I practically shouted, "NO WAY!" and everyone in the area looked at me like I was totally insane. Kind of embaressing.

It said (42) on the count of messages. So I had to post. And ruin it.

Sorry.
You bastard ;)

Yeah, I was just sitting there, and when I saw the Earth explode, and the words, "Don't Panic", I was thinking.... "NO WAY". When the end of the preview came I practically shouted, "NO WAY!" and everyone in the area looked at me like I was totally insane. Kind of embaressing.
That was my reaction it was like Oh Hell Ya! :D

That book is so cool! Though, i must say, I havent yet finished it. I was reading it really fast and so keenly... then with about 30 pages to go I just... stopped.

Darn, oh well. Did you catch when it will be released?
http://us.rd.yahoo.com/movies/exclusive/disney/thehitchhikersguidetothegalaxy/moviemain/?http://movies.yahoo.com/shop?d=hv&cf=info&id=1808411970&intl=us
Action/Adventure, Comedy and Science Fiction/Fantasy
Friday, May 6th, 2005

Bring your towel!

Mos Def is going to rock as Ford Prefect--he's terrifically funny--and Sam Rockwell is going to be great as Zaphod Beeblebrox as well.

Mos Def is a different kind of funny, though. Sort of off-the-wall. Ford Prefect is supposed to be more deadpan funny.

Sam Rockwell will definitely be a quality Zaphod, though. Aside from Mos Def, the cast is a group of relatively little-known actors, which can be taken as a good sign with a movie like this.

Mos Def is going to rock as Ford Prefect--he's terrifically funny...
Haha, I just looked him up on IMDB. What's with all the "Dantes"? :)

Bump

This might be a stupid question but does anybody know if they are going to do the whole "trilogy" in one movie, or are they planning on 5 movies or is it going to be just the first book and thats the end of it?

A good question, anybody know?

HG2G and all the rest of the series ROCKS!
In the beginning of the trailer I was so happy and marked May 6th in my calendar but then I started to think stuff like: Damn, I live in Finland. It takes ages before the movie, not to mention the sequels, is being shown back here.
Well, at least they don't dub movies here, so I think theyll show it sooner than for example, in Germany (the poor lads have to dub even the dogs' barking).