#garth jennings

[loremori]

Martin Freeman (277/366)

🎬|The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) Directed Garth Jennings Writer Douglas Adams |Karey Kirkpatrick Novel Douglas Adams

“He felt that his whole life was some kind of dream and he sometimes wondered whose it was and whether they were enjoying it.” — Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

[vintagewarhol]

[dykemcqueen]

So, about that one post you made about Sing (2016) and bringing up the bold choice the film made to have a protagonist as delusional and manipulative as Buster Moon: I feel like you should know that Garth Jennings also wrote a book series where literally all of the main characters (with the exception of one) are morally dubious unhinged forces of chaos who each commit at least one federal offense over the course of the series

omg THANK YOU for this information. as a kidlit connoisseur i will definitely be reading these what the hell. appreciate you anon

[sukilane]

Now that Sing 3's development is confirmed, I really do wonder who's gonna be writing/directing it? 🥹

I remember in an interview around the release of Sing 2, Garth Jennings mentioned that if a third one happens, he wants to pass on the director torch to someone else. Here's the clip itself, actually!

To me it's just.. concerning to try and imagine the franchise without him? 🥹 I feel like it could go down the route of being so incredibly bland, especially in the wrong hands.. I know Jennings has had a history in the music industry, and I think it's part of the reason he was such a good director for the franchise, you know?

It's possible he's changed his mind since the interview, but I guess we can't really know for sure. Either way, I'm just dearly hoping that the franchise is in the right hands 🌙

[countryrebel1995]

Here’s a fun fact: the “Sing” movies are actually the two longest films that Illumination has produced to date.

Considering how large the ensemble cast is in both of these movies (with each of the theater animals receiving their own subplots), it’s easy to see why Garth Jennings allowed them to run on a bit longer than most of the studio’s filmography.

Despicable Me: 95 minutes.

Hop: 95 minutes.

The Lorax: 86 minutes.

Despicable Me 2: 98 minutes.

Minions: 91 minutes.

The Secret Life Of Pets: 86 minutes.

Sing: 108 minutes.

Despicable Me 3: 90 minutes.

The Grinch: 85 minutes.

The Secret Life Of Pets 2: 86 minutes.

Sing 2: 110 minutes.

Minions: The Rise Of Gru: 87 minutes.

The Super Mario Bros Movie: 92 minutes.

[cemyafilmarsiv]

The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy directed by Garth Jennings

[joethetoonfanandoutcast]

Does anyone seriously know Garth Jennings's email address?

[koko-raccoon]

Hey there! If you're a fan of the Sing franchise, might I suggest checking out the director Garth Jennings' book trilogy while you wait for the third installment?

It's called The Deadly 7 and it's basically your standard "kid goes on magical adventures with the help of quirky companions" plot, with the twist being that said quirky companions are monsters representing the kid's worst aspects that were extracted from him in a freak accident.

It's a bit of a hard find, but I highly recommend it. It feels like a fever dream in the best way possible and all the monsters are incredibly endearing and have great chemistry with one another, one of whom is a theater kid himbo of a bird I can guarantee would be the next Tumblr Sexyman if more people knew about the series. The third installment even has a gay wedding between the kid's uncle and his best friend that plays a huge role in the plot.

Only the first installment has an audiobook, but it's a delight as well, with Garth Jennings narrating it himself and doing goofy voices that include but are certainly not limited to British Papyrus Undertale, Yellow from DHMIS, and literally just honking noises. It's only available in the UK though, so you might need a VPN to access it.

(Please consider checking it out I'm the only person in this fandom as of now and I'm trying to change that)

Hello dear! Omg I had no idea about this! Thank you for bringing it to my attention I will definitely try to find the audiobook soon!!!

[tamara-kama]

I remember the cameo appearance of the original Marvin in the HHGTTG movie but this is first time I've seen him with the newer Marvin in the same picture! 💜😁👍🏻4️⃣2️⃣

[vini-monteiro]

★★★☆☆

Arthur Dent é um homem normal, que está tendo um péssimo dia. Após saber que sua casa está prestes a ser demolida, Arthur descobre que Ford Prefect, seu melhor amigo, é um extraterrestre e, para completar, fica sabendo que a Terra está prestes a ser destruída para que se possa construir uma nova auto-estrada hiperespacial. Sem ter o que fazer para evitar a destruição de seu planeta, Arthur só tem uma saída: pegar carona em uma nave espacial que está de passagem. Ele passa então a conhecer o universo, sendo que tudo o que precisa saber sobre sua nova vida está contido em um valioso livro: o Guia do Mochileiro das Galáxias.

O mundo é dividido em dois grupos distintos, aqueles que recebem Douglas Adams e aqueles que não o fazem. O autor britânico, que morreu em 2001 enquanto trabalhava no segundo rascunho do roteiro deste filme, foi e é extremamente influente e esta adaptação tão esperada da principal reivindicação de Adams à fama literária chega em uma névoa de expectativa e pavor.

O diretor Garth Jennings conseguiu alcançar a sensibilidade cômica de Adams, o que na página envolve muitos jogos de palavras geeks, trocadilhos extremos e uma incapacidade absoluta de levar qualquer coisa a sério. Os fãs do romance podem se sentir satisfeitos com esse longa (eu li a série de livros e não curti muito). Por outro lado, o público não familiarizado com o mundo de Adams pode se perguntar o porquê de tanto alarido e o que, exatamente, está acontecendo no filme.

'O Guia do Mochileiro das Galáxias' tem muitas pontas soltas em uma trama episódica, é difícil escapar da sensação de que o filme às vezes é sobrecarregado demais. O filme anda por caminhos flácidos até chegar ao seu final, onde ele realmente fica divertido, o longa nunca explode totalmente. O filme também tem um elenco encantador e talentoso.

O que me fez prender no filme é o seu visual. Os efeitos especiais são praticamente ininterruptos e divertidos; como as duas faces literal de Zaphod, os Vogons horrivelmente feios, projetados de maneira impressionante, embora nojenta, pela loja de criaturas de Jim Henson e as sequências de animação que ilustram o próprio Guia de instruções são inteligentes.

O que 'O Guia do Mochileiro das Galáxias' não tem é um enredo discernível. À medida que Ford e Arthur avançam pelo espaço, entrando sorrateiramente e sendo expulsos de uma série de naves espaciais, os enredos são retomados. Para aqueles que gostam de um pouco de ideias organizadas se sentiram fora de órbita aqui, e há aqueles que talvez não se importe com toda essa loucura.

[denimbex1986]

'Experiencing Barbenheimer fatigue? Moviegoers aren't, so suck it up.

That Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" is on track for a mere 41 percent drop after its gangbusters $162 million opening weekend shouldn't come as a huge surprise; it received an "A" Cinemascore from audiences, and has crazy repeat-viewing appeal (if only to spot all the visual gags). But Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer," which also got an "A" Cinemascore, would, given its unsexy subject matter and three-hour length, seem to have a more clearly defined commercial ceiling. A sobering drama about the creation of the nuclear bomb isn't exactly typical summer movie fodder.

Whether it's the Barbenheimer effect or the Nolan seal of guaranteed quality (the guy just doesn't make bad movies), this much is certain: "Oppenheimer" is an unprecedented box-office sensation. The film is on track for a meager estimated 44 percent dip from its $82 million opening, and should close out the weekend with another $46 million added to its domestic total, which will be the highest grossing second weekend for an R-rated movie in box office history (passing the $43.5 million racked up by "Deadpool 2" in 2018).

And with a deeply underwhelming August on the horizon, "Oppenheimer" appears poised to break at least one more semi-significant record.

A historical drama on the cusp of making box-office history

Hey, maybe they'll wind up being great movies, but the lineup of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem," "Meg 2: The Trench," "The Last Voyage of the Demeter," "Blue Beetle," "Strays" and "Gran Turismo" are not likely to throw a dent into the "Oppenheimer" market. Also, keep this in mind: older viewers, who have been slow to return to theaters, are more likely to wait out the crowds and check out the film when jerkwads aren't commemorating their viewing on their smartphones.

There are two records to keep an eye on here. The first, which should fall easily, is the highest grossing film of all time to never rank number one at the box office. That title currently belongs to Garth Jennings' "Sing," which topped out domestically at $270 million. "Oppenheimer" will finish this weekend with $173 million in domestic ticket sales, and should hold onto enough screens throughout the month to pass that milestone.

The second record is a longshot: highest grossing R-rated movie of all time, for which the domestic record is currently held by Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ" at $370 million. Ordinarily, there wouldn't be a high-enough weekly multiplier to get "Oppenheimer" there, but with studios moving wide releases from the fall and winter 2023 schedule because they refuse to pay writers and actors a fair wage (i.e. the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes), "Oppenheimer" could continue to be the best adult-skewing show in the multiplexes.

While I'd love to see Gibson's movie dethroned, it will only happen because studio skinflints have decided to inflict pain on exhibitors at the exact moment moviegoing has returned to pre-pandemic, 2019 levels. That would be a shame.'

[loremori]

Martin Freeman (122/366)

MF and Zooey Deschanel Screen Test (2004)

Great day!!! MF & Tony Schumacher video | Dish Podcast | Waitrose: https://pod.link/1626354833

Also, someone (HG2G Scrapbook) uploaded this clip on the platform that will always be Twitter:

"Reconstructed from multiple sources by me and set to 'Shoo-Rah Shoo-Rah' by Betty Wright after I heard Director Garth Jennings say on a podcast that that's what they were dancing to". (Description of the original link).

*I hope you have a good day. I will go back to sleep.

[mubiss]

Sing 2

[elvisomar]

Radiohead | Jigsaw Falling Into Place | In Rainbows (2007)

Directed by Garth Jennings & actor/comedian Adam Buxton

[fromthestacks]

Sing 2

[ulrichgebert]

Beschäftigten uns dann mittels The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy wieder eingehend mit der Frage nach dem Leben, dem Universum und dem ganzen Rest. Die Antwort, das wissen sie ja alle, ist 42. Was genau die Frage ist, wird im Film wesentlich ungenauer beantwortet, als im Buch, und überhaupt nimmt er sich einige Freiheiten, wenn man mal darauf achtet. Das macht aber eigentlich nichts. Hauptsache, Sie wissen, wo Ihr Handtuch ist.