Sneak peek: Jamie Bell voices the intrepid reporter as Steven Spielberg brings Tintin to the big screen

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Leaping off the page: Jamie Bell voices intrepid reporter Tintin in the long-awaited film adaptation of the Herge book series


Having bought the film rights to Tintin 28 years ago, Steven Spielberg's big screen vision of the stories has been a long time coming.

But for fans of the intrepid reporter, they've been given a hint of things to come as the first trailer for the Tintin movie was released online.

A one minute trailer of The Adventures Of Tintin: Secret Of The Unicorn - the first in a proposed trilogy of Tintin movies - premiered online ahead of its release in December.



Trusty sidekick: Tintin gets a helping hand from his pet dog Snowy as he fights an enemy


The motion-capture animated film sees Spielberg returning to the director's chair with Lord Of The Rings' Peter Jackson producing.

Hoping to stay faithful to Tintin creator Herge, aka George Remi's, memory, Spielberg enlisted Edgar Wright, Doctor Who scribe Steven Moffat and Joe Cornish to helm the script.

Providing the voice of the adventurer is Billy Elliot star Jamie Bell, with Daniel Craig as the nefarious Red Rackham.


We've got our eyes on you: Simon Pegg and Nick Frost voice bumbling detectives Thomson and Thompson


Of course, Tintin's escapades wouldn't be complete without his trusty canine sidekick Snowy.

The cast is predominantly British with Simon Pegg and Nick Frost playing bumbling detectives Thomson and Thompson.

Andy Serkis - who famously was captured on motion capture to play Gollum in Lord Of The Rings - voices Tintin's best friend Captain Haddock, while The Office star Mackenzie Crook voices a smuggler.


Giving chase: Tintin is on the hunt for a good story


Little is being given away about the plotline with only fleeting glimpses of the characters in the trailer.

The trailer opens with Tintin carrying a torch searching an empty room as a voiceover warns 'I don't think you realise this, but you're about to walk into a whole mess of danger.'

A shadowy Tintin is seen lifting a dust sheet off a display box - what it contains is unclear - as he tells Snowy: 'Look at this...'


Follow that boy: Thomson and Thompson give chase


As Tintin is heard asking: 'A unicorn... what secrets do you hold?' we are given a quick look at Thomson and Thompson - spotted spying on Tintin through holes in a newspaper.

As a voice is heard saying 'how could you let them escape?', Tintin is seen punching a man in the face as he tries to flee a boat cabin.

In snapshots of scenes a plane is seen crashing in the desert, Tintin is seen chasing someone in a blue car and a pirate ship tries to navigate a stormy sea.


Danger: A plane is seen crashing into pieces in the desert


Spielberg said: 'We are going to make three Tintin movies back-to-back. I'll direct the first one, Peter will direct the second one. We'll probably co-direct the third one.'

Over 200 million copies of the Tintin books have been sold worldwide since they were first published as a comic strip in 1929.

The books have been translated into 70 languages.



Threats: The bad guys are hunting Tintin


The Adventures of Tintin Trailer 2011 HD



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Mel Gibson smartens up his act for The Beaver premiere after letting it all hang out at Cannes hotel

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Cosy: Mel Gibson arrives at the première of his film The Beaver with co-star Josie Foster at the Cannes Film Festival last night


He skipped a daytime press conference, but Mel Gibson still received a warm welcome last night at the première of his new film The Beaver at the Cannes Film Festival.

The veteran actor, who had been spotted sunbathing shirtless at his hotel earlier in the day, walked the red carpet alongside his co-star and the film's director Jodie Foster.

Looking smart and relaxed Mel, 55, held hands and joked around with Jodie, 44, as they posed for pictures to cheers and applause from the waiting crowds.


All smiles: The couple joked around and posed for pictures together in front of the cheering crowds


Man time: Mel and a male friend sunbathed and smoked cigarettes on the expansive private deck while he was meant to be at a press conference


The Braveheart star looked smart in a black tuxedo which he paired with black sunglasses.

Jodie, meanwhile, chose a midnight blue asymmetric gown with diamond jewellery.

Earlier in the day Mel was spotted letting it all hang out as he relaxed on the balcony of his luxury hotel suite at the famed Hotel De Cap in Antibes, France.


Model Mayhem: Bar Refaeli and Doubzen Kroes wowed the crowd on the red carpet


Movie night: Naomi Campbell and boyfriend Vladimir Doronin arrived arm in arm to the première


Several other celebrities came out in support of the film which tanked at the U.S box office only taking in $100,000 on it's first weekend.

Models Bar Refaeli and Doubtzen Kroes both looked stunning as the posed in their floor length gowns on the carpet.

Naomi Campbell also arrived arm in arm with her boyfriend, Russian billionaire Vladimir Doronin.

And Slovak actress and model Adriana Karembeu looked over-the-top in a pink tulle creation and giant costume jewellery, featuring a cross.


Frou frou: Slovak actress and model Adriana Karembeu looked over-the-top in this pink tulle creation


LE COMPLEXE DU CASTOR The Beaver de Jodie Foster CANNES 2011 Bande annonce



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His heart will go on! Newly-single Leonardo DiCaprio floats Blake Lively's boat in Cannes... as his ex Bar Refaeli goes solo

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Gossip: Leonardo DiCaprio and Blake Lively got cosy on a luxury boat in Cannes today and seemed very comfortable in each other's company


Everyone knows Leo is quite the Lothario when it comes to charming ladies on boats - just ask Kate Winslet.

And today the newly-single Titanic star wasted no time wooing Gossip Girl Blake Lively aboard a yacht in the French Riviera.

The flighty pair put on a very affectionate display, embracing and laughing together. Meanwhile, very close by, Leo's ex Bar Refaeli made another solo red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival.


Sexy and single: Meanwhile Leo's ex Bar Refaeli swept on to the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival, arriving solo to the premiere of The Beaver


The Israeli model, 25, looked breathtaking as she strutted confidently in a flowing blue gown before an army of photographers at the premiere of Mel Gibson's film The Beaver.

But as Bar lapped up the attention at the glitzy event from the army of flashbulbs, Leo and Blake, 23, were enjoying each other's attention as they lounged around in their casual clothing.

Lively wore a cream chiffon mini dress which she paired with matching flat shoes.
The fashionista accessorised with a pink Chanel shoulder bag and tied a green scarf to it in case she got cold later in the day.


Big smile: Bar, who recently split from Leo, ensured her smile was firmly in place as she posed before the army of flashbulbs in her stunning blue gown with cut out panels on the back


More than friends? Nearby, Blake and Leo put on an affectionate display as they soaked up the sun in the South of France


Inception star Leo star was very dressed down in jeans and a blue shirt, covering his eyes in large dark glasses.

They were joined on the boat by Steven Spielberg and his wife Kate Capshaw - but Leo and Blake only seemed to have eyes for each other.

An eyewitness who saw the pair at the Hotel du Cap Eden Roc said: 'She was wearing white and he was in a baseball cap. They walked around the grounds together. It looked like they were a couple.'

DiCaprio split from Sports Illustrated model Bar Raphaeli recently after an on-off six year relationship.

Rumours first surfaced that all was not well when Leo failed to accompany her to the Met Gala in New York a few weeks ago, instead spending the night carousing at city hotspot Top of the Standard.


Three's a crowd: Hollywood director Steven Spielberg was also on the boat and chatted with the would-be couple


Lothario on the high seas: DiCaprio knows how to charm ladies on boats, seen here in an iconic scene from his 1997 film Titanic with co-star Kate Winslet


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Following in her footsteps... Model of the moment Lindsey Wixson tumbles THREE times on Naomi Campbell's charity catwalk

By SADIE WHITELOCKS

Fall collection: Model of the moment Lindsey Wixson struggled to keep her balance at the Fashion For Relief show held by Naomi Campbell in Cannes, tumbling to the ground three times in front of a stunned crowd


Naomi Campbell's spectacular fall on the Paris catwalk in 1993 wearing a towering pair of ten-inch Vivienne Westwood boots made fashion history.

And last night it seemed that one model was following in the supermodel's footsteps as she tumbled three times at the Fashion For Relief show held in Cannes.

Rivalling Miss Campbell's memorable fall, 17-year-old Lindsey Wixson tripped up as she strutted the runway in a voluminous, golden silk gown.



Third time unlucky: After making several attempts to leave the catwalk the model finally makes a recovery


The young model instantly picked herself up, waving her arms in the air and sporting a big grin as some front row spectators motioned to help her.

Hailed as the model of the moment Wixson has already appeared in campaigns for Mulberry, Alexander McQueen, and Jill Stuart this season.

Her agent, Cheri Bowen at Marilyn Agency, told WWD: 'She’s incredibly intelligent about the business. She’s not about selling out.'

The charity show and auction, organised by Miss Campbell, attracted a swathe of celebrities out to support the survivors of the earthquake and tsunami which devastated Japan's east coast in March



Supporters: Hollywood star Jane Fonda was there to kick off Naomi Campbell's charity event


'I hope that the money raised from Fashion For Relief in Cannes will support those who need it most.'

Miss Campbell attended at the after party at the Baoli club with her partner, billionaire Vladimir Doronin taking a table behind the DJ booth, where she ordered bottles of champagne for friends and danced non-stop until 5am.

Cannes jury members Jude Law and Uma Thurman also made an appearance.



Making history: Supermodel Naomi Campbell toppled on a Paris catwalk in 1993 wearing a pair of Vivienne Westwood boots that were later acquired by the V&A, going on to become one of the most popular exhibits


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Alex Reid pictured for first time with 'new girlfriend' Chantelle Houghton

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Plenty to smile about: Alex Reid and Chantelle Houghton leave a London hotel together on Sunday


They were both left heartbroken following their respective splits from their high-profile exes.

But it looks like Alex Reid and Chantelle Houghton have well and truly moved on, given their wide smiles.

The couple, who are thought to be dating after they were seen kissing in Glasgow on Friday night, were spotted being very tactile with each other in a London hotel lobby on Sunday.


Tactile: The 35-year-old cagefighter holds the model's hand as they enjoy a chat in the hotel lobby


The Celebrity Big Brother winners looked thrilled to be in each other's company as they held hands and chatted quietly together in a Hilton hotel lounge.

After their romantic tête-a-tête, the pair left the hotel together and got into a waiting car before speeding away.

Their second hotel meeting during the weekend came ahead of the cagefighter's trip to the Cannes Film Festival, where he is promoting one of his films.

While Houghton, 27, has kept tight-lipped about her possible new romance, Reid hinted at it on his Twitter page.


What a gentleman: Reid helps the blonde down the stairs to their waiting car


In a pun on the 1958 rock 'n' roll song Chantilly Lace, he Tweeted: 'Chantelle lace with a pretty face, ooooh baby you know what I like! Just call me big bopper!'

The pair have been romantically linked since they were spotted kissing at an awards show in Scotland on Friday, before apparently going to Reid's hotel room afterwards.

An onlooker told the Sunday Mirror: 'They just could not keep their hands off each other. Alex was pawing at her and she was enjoying every minute of it.

'He bit playfully at her bottom and grabbed her face before they began kissing.'


Hot new couple? Both Houghton and Reid have had high-profile splits from their exes this year


It's rumoured that the pair were seen looking intimate with each other at a party in April, just two days before Houghton was seen having a blazing row with former boyfriend Rav Wilding in a west London park.

The 33-year-old Crimewatch star dumped her immediately afterwards.

While Reid is in the process of divorcing estranged wife Katie Price, Houghton has been divorced from ex-husband Samuel Preston for four years.

She met the former Ordinary Boys frontman while they were both starring in the 2006 series of Celebrity Big Brother, which she went on to win.


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It's another colour clash as X Factor USA's Paula Abdul and Cheryl Cole step out in similar dresses

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Head to head: X Factor judges Paula Abdul and Cheryl Cole were spotted in similar dressed at the Fox Upfront at Wollman Rink in New York City's Central Park last night


They both turned up at the first X Factor USA auditions in purple - and it seems Cheryl Cole and Paula Abdul have been taking inspiration from the same colour palette again.

They both turned up to a party in New York last night in similar shades of reddy orange after both turning out in the same colour earlier this month to their first bout of judging duties in Los Angeles.

They even managed to both wear pale coloured peep toed heels to the effect that it almost seemed as if they'd texted each other before getting ready so they co-ordinated.


Good job: Paula and Cheryl both turned up to the first ever auditions of X Factor USA wearing purple


However, though she may be 21 years older, but Paula still managed to outdo her fellow panellist on the red-carpet.

Looking more lithe and leaner than Cheryl, Paula also got more style points for her plunging neckline - leaving her younger rival looking more stuffy.

Cheryl more staid look wasn't helped either by her old-fashioned looking pearl necklace, despite it being by Vivienne Westwood.


Who's your favourite, Simon? Cowell poses between Abdul and Cole at the glitzy event


The X Factor judges went head to head in the style stakes at the Fox Upfront party at Wollman Rink in New York City's Central Park.

Big boss Simon Cowell certainly appeared to prefer Paula's the plunging neckline, as the 51-year-old could barely keep his eyes off the Forever Your Girl singer.

Abdul looked nowhere near her 48 years with her glowing décolletage and smooth complexion.


Happy family: X Factor co-hosts Steve Jones and Nicole Scherzinger followed by the show's judges L.A Reid, Abdul, Cowell and Cole, all posing on the carpet as a group for the first time


Last night's event marked the first time the whole U.S. X Factor team had been photographed together.

The four judges - including music producer LA Reid - joined co-hosts Steve Jones and Nicole Scherzinger at the Fox event, the channel which will air the show come September.

Cole's ensemble was a surprising choice after the Geordie-born star dazzled with her spectacular and revealing Cannes wardrobe last week.



Horsing around: Abdul clearly grabbed Cowell's attention in her daring dress as he spent most of his time cozying up to the singer and joking around with her


The full line-up of the X Factor women: Paula, singer and show co-host Nicole Scherzinger and Cheryl


It was also a flat night for 32-year-old X Factor co-presenter Scherzinger, who failed to dazzle in a shapeless black bell-shaped zip dress.

The incredible figure of the former Pussycat Doll was hidden under the ensemble which puffed out at the waist and stopped at the tops of her knees.

With his gleaming white teeth and bronzed complexion, fellow host Jones showed he is settling into his new California surroundings quite well.

The British TV star jetted over to the States just over a week ago after he bagged the coveted job of hosting the U.S. version of the X Factor with Scherzinger.


Glamorous ladies: Abdul and Cole pose with TV presenter Cat Deeley who, like Cole, is from Britain, having made her move to the States several years ago


Different strokes: Actresses Zoey Deschanel, Jamie Pressly and Cat Deeley all slipped into different looks for their night out


My hero: Cheryl gets the trappings of the fame game in the US; a hulking big bodyguard


What's that you're wearing? Cheryl left the party wearing an oversized men's blazer, possibly belonging to her bodyguard, which swamped her petite figure


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Rachel McAdams wows the Cannes Film Festival crowd in a daring sheer red dress

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Pose: The happy couple joined director Woody Allen on the carpet to promote Midnight In Paris


She has come a long way since her role alongside Lindsay Lohan in teen movie Mean Girls.

And last night Rachel McAdams proved she has officially joined the A-list as she arrived for the screening of her new film Midnight In Paris at the opening ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival.

The 32-year-old Notebook star looked stunning in a sheer dress with bright red embellishment and embroidered train as she walked the carpet at the lavish event.


Hot date: Rachel was accompanied by her boyfriend actor Michael Sheen to the screening of her new film Midnight In Paris


She paired the intricate Marchesa dress with Bulgari jewellery and gold Casadei pumps while her hair looked old Hollywood with voluminous waves and a side parting.

Rachel was joined at the event by boyfriend and co-star Michael Sheen, who could not take his eyes off his ravishing date.

At one point her accidentally stood on the train of her dress as they walked.


Get off: Sheen, stood on her dress by accident as they entered the event


The happy couple kept their romance off the red carpet but shared a private moment once they were way from the cameras.

The actors, who star in Woody Allen's Midnight In Paris, described as a sublime love letter to the city, stole a kiss as they walked into the opening night party overlooking the Cannes beach.

They met last year while filming Allen's film in Paris.


French Culture Minister Frederic Mitterrand, Rachel McAdams, and Michael Sheen


While it's still early days for the Rachel and Michael's relationship, Rachel said she is hoping they will be able to follow in the footsteps of her parents, who are her romantic inspiration.

She said: 'They are still together and still in love. I'm very blessed that way.
'I had a great example of love in front of me, and that's probably what makes me such a romantic, because I've seen it first-hand.'

Talking about her expectations for relationships, Rachel said: 'You grow up and you assume that everyone is like that, and you quickly realize that they're not, and then you have those days when you wonder if you're going to find it for yourself.

It's such a hard thing to find.

'I think it was more that realisation that rocked me.'


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'It's sexy isn't it?': Uma Thurman is in fine feather as she sweeps down the red carpet at Cannes in Versace gown

By BAZ BAMIGBOYE in Cannes

Full length and fabulous: Uma Thurman looked angelic in a floor-length white Versace gown as she took to the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival tonight


Uma Thurman rocked to the beat as she sashayed along the red carpet for the opening of the Cannes Film Festival tonight.

The actress looked stunning in a white silk Versace gown that up close appeared to be see-through.

'It's sexy isn't it', Uma responded when the MailOnline complimented her on the low cut, strapless gown.


Flawless: The actress, who is serving as a jury member this year, was attending the screening of Midnight in Paris by director Woody Allen on the festival's opening ceremony


With that she did a twirl and much leg and thigh was revealed.

'I had to have it made because you know how it is for us tall girls. It's impossible to find anything in a store,' she said with a giggle.

The sheer whiteness of the dress was off-set by a pair of dangling emerald earrings from Chopard.


Flashbulb frenzy: Uma told MailOnline that she she felt sexy in the dress and was hoping to get a chance to dance in it later



Dressed to impress: The actress joins jury members (left to right) Martina Gusman, Robert De Niro, Olivier Assayas, Mahamat-Saleh Haroun, Jude Law, Linn Ullmann and Nansun Shi


White theme: Uma started the day in Dolce & Gabbana, right, before switching into Versace for the evening


The hem of the dress was decorated with fine white feathers.

Asked about the provenance of the plumage, Uma joked,' I don't know. Maybe somebody lost their feathers', before proffering, 'maybe chicken'
She added: 'I feel so good wearing the dress, I hope I get a chance to dance.


Glamorous: Rachel McAdams, who stars in Midnight in Paris, wore a flesh-coloured gown with red embroidery, pictured right, Indian actress Aishwarya Rai


'It's a dress that moves well when you dance. I was doing a quiet little dance all by myself on the carpet just now,' she explained.

Uma was in Cannes as a member of the festival's main jury.

She arrived with the panel's chairman, Robert De Niro and other jurors who included Jude Law and Linn Ullmann, daughter of Liv Ullmann.


Stunning: Salma Hayek slipped into an off-white pleated dress as she lit up the red carpet this evening


Distinguished: Jury Members Nansun Shi (left), Law and Linn Ullmann chat at the opening ceremony


The stars were attending the festival's gala ceremony and opening film, Woody Allen's Midnight In Paris starring Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams, Michael Sheen and Carl Bruni, although Bruni did not attend.

Others at the red carpet event included Salma Hayek ,wearing a shimmering Gucci gown and Antonio Banderas with wife Melanie Griffith.

Bandares was in Cannes to launch the animated film Puss 'n' Boots.



Posing for the cameras: Melanie Griffith and husband Antonio Banderas and, right, actress Lea Seydoux and Midnight In Paris director Woody Allen


Happy couple Rachel McAdams and Michael Sheen kept their romance off the red carpet but shared a romantic moment once they were way from the cameras.


The actors, who star invAllen's Midnight In Paris, which is a sublime love letter to the city, stole a kiss as they walked into the opening night party overlooking the Cannes beach.

They met last year while filming Allen's film in Paris.

Rachel looked divine in an embroidered red silk organza dress with a tulle ruffle skirt with a long train.


Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at the opening ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival - 2011


Aishwarya Rai Bachchan - Cannes Day 1 - 2011


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