They're finally making a movie? Apparently so. Go figure. As much as I like the series I'm a bit worried about the movie. So much of the books charm will have trouble translating on to the screen. For instance, can large letters really look particularly friendly? How does one show God disappearing in a puff of logic after the babel fish is introduced? Well, I guess we'll find out.
And yes, I know the BBC did a series years back. Just high lights my points, I think.