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In the U.S., however, the character is little-known, especially among children.<\/p>\n<p>While Spielberg will receive full directing credit for <strong>Tintin<\/strong>, it is also reported that Jackson may receive the title with the film\u2019s next installment. Both filmmakers have signed on for a trilogy for <strong>Tintin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tintin<\/strong> was written by Steven Moffat, Edgar Wright and Joe Cornish and stars Daniel Craig, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Andy Serkis and Jamie Bell.<\/p>\n<p>By Tessa Petrocco (Source: Variety)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Variety reports that Steven Spielberg will wrap 32 days of filming on Tintin this week in which he will then hand the project to producer Peter Jackson. Jackson, who is in charge of the film\u2019s special effects, will work on the effects for 18 months. 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