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HHGTG Screenwriter Interviews Himself

Posted by michael on from the cheese-sandwich dept.

Overly Critical Guy writes "The screenwriter for the upcoming Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy film has interviewed himself. A snippet: 'Who am I? "Not Douglas Adams" is the answer that concerns most people.'"

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  1. Re:Who is interested in the questions... by rasteri · · Score: 5, Informative

    Actually, the question that Arthur comes out with at the end is "What is six times nine?"

  2. Re:Who is interested in the questions... by sbennett · · Score: 4, Informative

    Which, as we all know, is 42, when written in base 13. Douglas Adams always claimed that this was a complete coincidence, saying that as weird as he was, at least he didn't make jokes in base 13.

  3. Whoa.. look at the cast by thatguywhoiam · · Score: 4, Informative
    So I went and did the IMdB like everyone else and after checking Mr. Kirkpatrick's credentials, I looked at the slated cast for the H2G2 movie... some interesting choices...

    Arthur Dent = Martin Freeman ("Tim" from The Office)
    Ford Prefect = Mos Def (weird, but I could see it)
    Warwick Davis = Marvin (?!? uh, Willow?? is Marvin short, I can't remember)
    Humma Kavula = John Malkovich (say no more)
    Zaphod Beeblebrox = Sam Rockwell (right on!)

    I have hope.

    --
    If Jesus wants me it knows where to find me.
  4. Hammer and Tongs? by Dolentron+3030 · · Score: 5, Informative

    I'd never heard of these guys before reading that interview, but i found their website, Tongsville. You can check out some of their music video and shorts here to get an idea of their style. I'm encouraged.

  5. Re:Who is interested in the questions... by figge · · Score: 4, Informative

    And since then, Douglas Adams has been quoted saying "Nobody writes jokes in base 13." Another quote here.