Here's a trailer for the upcoming Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy movie.

I haven't been this excited about a movie in years. Probably sincce Star Wars: Episode 1, which I actually waited in line for with my friend Alex. It was convienently during my week between jobs. Well, that was a major disappointment. (In retrospect, I don't see how it could not have been, no matter how good the film was. Star Wars was part of my childhood; it took on mythical proportions. How can you top it?)

I'm trying not to get my hopes up, but I can't seem to help it. I'm hoping for a Lord of the Rings type coup. Not that I was a big fan of the novels, but it seems like most of the fans ended up pleased with the films.

Since Douglas Adams worked on the original script, I feel optimistic. And I know there are things in it that he himself added or changed from the original novel (which of course had things different than the original radio script), so I feel prepared that it'll be different.

May 6th!