Andy links to a high-quality copy of the new Hitchhiker’s Guide Trailer – one stamped ‘Do not duplicate.’ He believes it to be a workprint for the final trailer, released in lo-fi on Amazon and embedded in craptastic flash. This is the tradition for studio-promo sites and online stuff, for reasons that are understandable, if totally wrong. Looks like our man Arthur is played by the actor who portrayed Tim on the BBC version of ‘The Office.’
Additionally, no matter how good or bad the released film is, allow me to state that it will certainly be better than the quite terrible BBC-TV adaptation from 1981, which is memorable only for the on-screen segments depicting the actual GUI and data from the legendary Guide itself.
I thought the robot characterization from the 1981 series was well done (“Oh my…”) – sort of a Dr. Who styled production. It may have been terrible but it was still fun.
point to you, sir!
I recently rewatched it and was astounded at the pain of it, in comparison to the books and radio – the terrifying 2-head thing for Zaphod was kind of the capper.
nonetheless, the robot was also clearly successful.