Morning Grind: 'The Adventures of Tintin' Involves America Sooner Than Expected

'The Adventures of Tintin' impressed worldwide audiences earlier this weekend towards the tune of $55.8 million from just 19 areas. Regrettably, the Steven Spielberg-directed action spectacle will not hit U.S. shores until 12 ,. 21, but individuals attending the 2010 AFI Fest in La will see 'Tintin' before everybody else. In The United States. Festival coordinators introduced on Monday evening that 'Tintin' will close this year's AFI Fest (presented by Audi) on November. 10. Short notice, but you might like to check JetBlue for plane tickets. [Pr Release] "Whenever you work with galleries, a lot of the acting budget would go to the number of megastars, and what's left is remarkably small, and remarkably non-negotiable. They really go lower a listing, start at the very top and say, 'Will you need to do the part for X?' and when somebody states no, they're going directly on to another actor. That isn't a critique, only a recognition of methods the company runs now." A remarkably honest and forthcoming Anthony LaPaglia on why he began behaved on tv rather than movies. LaPaglia continues to be put into the cast of 'Django Unchained' like a "greedy Australian" who's siblings with Frederick Gordon-Levitt. You are encourage to see the whole piece, if perhaps since it is probably the most interesting casting notice ever written. [Deadline] Because, obviously: Bill Paxton ('Aliens,' virtually everything) is within foretells direct an element adaptation from the television series 'Kung Fu.' [Deadline] Talking about television adaptations finding company directors: Martin Campbell may helm 'The Fall Guy,' in line with the 1981 television series with Lee Majors. [Deadline] John Goodman may join Carey Mulligan, Oscar Isaac and perhaps Justin Timberlake in 'Inside Llewyn Davis.' Goodman -- who'll come in the wonderful new film 'The Artist' -- has co-starred in five other films from 'Davis' company directors the Coen siblings. [Showbiz411] That which was discussions has turned into a deal: Octavia Spencer has signed onto Diablo Cody's directorial debut, 'Lamb of God.' [EW] [Photo: Vital] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook RELATED