Yes, there was suppose to be (will be) a big screen version of "A
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy." More information about the history of the movie can be found at Corona's Coming Attractions.
www.corona.bc.ca. Then click on "Text Browsers" and scroll down to the tile for a history of the film that will be or was to be. One of my favorite sites, next to this one, for telling what will be or what was to be. Enjoy