Guillermo del Toro News

Emma Watson to star in Beauty and the Beast?

Feb 14, 2012, 16:02 GMT

Emma Watson looks set to star in Guillermo Del Toro's remake of classic fairytale 'Beauty and the Beast. ... more

Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark (2011) – Blu-ray Review

Jan 6, 2012, 21:52 GMT

Horror master Guillermo Del Toro's remake of Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark doesn’t give you many reasons to actually be afraid, but the film does manage to entertain with a jump or two. ... more

Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark brings the scares in January

Dec 27, 2011, 17:24 GMT

Presented by horror master Guillermo Del Toro, Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark brings the scares to DVD and Blu-ray on January 3rd from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

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'Pacific Rim' release date pushed up

Oct 17, 2011, 19:07 GMT

Guillermo del Toro's monster movie 'Pacific Rim' for Warner Bros./Legendary Pictures will open on May 10, 2013. ... more

Mimic (The Director's Cut) – Blu-ray Review

Oct 2, 2011, 15:03 GMT

Guillermo del Toro’s sci-fi horror blend Mimic has arrived on Blu-ray in a director’s cut edition, and is worth picking up even though there isn’t a massive difference in the two versions of the film.

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Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark: Special Edition - Warner Archive Collection Review

Aug 23, 2011, 22:35 GMT

We have the remake from producer Guillermo del Toro to thank, but the Warner Archive Collection has redone the 1973 original to coincide with the release of the redo.  In what I hope is a sign of things to come for the Archives collection, they even include some special features as well as a new transfer. ... more

'Pacific Rim' gets release date

Jun 29, 2011, 19:11 GMT

Warner Bros. has given Guillermo del Toro's monster movie 'Pacific Rim' a July 12, 2013, release date. ... more

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark Closing Night Gala Pictures

Jun 29, 2011, 11:42 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event Don't Be Afraid of the Dark Closing Night Gala. ... more

Idris Elba boards 'Pacific Rim'

Jun 23, 2011, 18:16 GMT

Idris Elba has joined the cast of Guillermo del Toro's monster movie 'Pacific Rim' for Warner Bros./Legendary Pictures. ... more

Charlie Day about to head to 'Pacific Rim'

Jun 21, 2011, 19:12 GMT

Charlie Day in talks to join the cast of Guillermo del Toro's monster movie 'Pacific Rim' for Legendary Pictures. ... more

Terrifying look at Guillermo del Toro's 'Don't Be Afraid of the Dark'

May 28, 2011, 17:05 GMT

The new full trailer for Guillermo del Toro written and produced horror 'Don't Be Afraid of the Dark' is now online. Katies Holmes, Guy Pearce, Bailee Madison, and Alan Dale star.
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Charlie Hunnam heading to 'Pacific Rim'

May 11, 2011, 19:12 GMT

Charlie Hunnam is in talks to play the male lead in Guillermo del Toro's monster movie 'Pacific Rim' for Legendary Pictures. ... more

Guillermo Del Toro going to the 'Pacific Rim'

Mar 10, 2011, 22:12 GMT

Guillermo del Toro will direct Legendary Pictures' monster movie 'Pacific Rim.'
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Splice - Blu-ray Review

Oct 12, 2010, 14:50 GMT

Don’t mess with Mother Nature.  That used to be the tagline on a butter commercial, but if you’re a geneticist with personal issues then you might not want to start growing humans in your artificial womb… it won’t turn out well.  ... more

Guillermo del Toro lights the Con up today, Haunted Mansion announced

Jul 23, 2010, 2:39 GMT

Comic-Con featured filmmaker Guillermo del Toro today, who surprised the 6,500 fans with the announcement that he is currently developing a new film for The Walt Disney Studios based on the classic Disney theme park attraction, The Haunted Mansion.  ... more

Peter Jackson in talks to direct The Hobbit films

Jun 25, 2010, 21:21 GMT

Peter Jackson could be headed back to Middle Earth to direct the two Hobbit films following the departure of Guillermo del Toro. ... more

Tolkien's heirs approve Hobbit film after secret settlement

Sep 9, 2009, 9:51 GMT

Los Angeles - Filming of a movie version of the JRR Tolkien classic The Hobbit is to go ahead after New Line Cinema settled a 150-million-dollar lawsuit by the author's heirs, according to a statement Tuesday. ... more

'Rings' lawsuit is settled

Sep 8, 2009, 23:24 GMT

New Line Cinema, the J.R.R. Tolkien estate and publisher Harper Collins have settled the lawsuit over profits from the 'Lord of the Rings' films released between 2001 and 2003. ... more

Guillermo del Toro's monster attraction

Jun 21, 2009, 9:01 GMT

Guillermo del Toro is 'kinky'. ... more

Night Gallery: Season Two – DVD Review

Nov 20, 2008, 12:23 GMT

Picture a man giving a tour of an art gallery.  He turns and it’s that guy from the Twilight Zone and through his forced grin he tells you tales of the fantastic that are associated with some creepy paintings.  Welcome to the Night Gallery.  This time around we get some grand special features with possible thanks going to Guillermo Del Toro.   ... more

Guillermo del Toro developing darker ‘Pinocchio’

Nov 17, 2008, 10:39 GMT

Guillermo del Toro has teamed with the Jim Henson Co. to develop a darker version of the “Pinocchio” fairy tale to be released as a stop-motion feature film. ... more

Hellboy II: The Golden Army – DVD Review

Nov 11, 2008, 12:21 GMT

If I had to pick a modern favorite director then that would have to be Guillermo Del Toro.  Del Toro returns to the character that might well be most associated with him and further explores the fascinating world of Hellboy in this excellent sequel.   ... more

Writer Mike Mignola chats about Hellboy, the B.P.R.D., and a possible third movie

Nov 11, 2008, 11:17 GMT

In a continuation of the original film, Hellboy II: The Golden Army finds Hellboy (Ron Perlman) and his team of B.R.P.D. elites as they battle an evil elf that is hell-bent on resurrecting an invincible group of mythological warriors known as the Golden Army. ... more

Hellboy II: The Golden Army comes to DVD and M&C’s giving it away

Nov 5, 2008, 15:35 GMT

Get ready to experience visionary director Guillermo Del Toro’s action-packed epic Hellboy II: The Golden Army when it hits DVD on Nov. 11th from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. M&C is celebrating the release by giving away copies of the 3 Disc Special Edition DVD and a copy of the limited edition gift set DVD! ... more

Javier Bardem in ‘Biutiful’

Oct 23, 2008, 10:54 GMT

Javier Bardem has signed for a role in director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu's 'Biutiful.' The film will be the Mexican filmmaker's first production since his split with screenwriting partner Guillermo Arriaga. ... more

Get ready for Hellboy II: The Golden Army!

Sep 27, 2008, 15:28 GMT

Experience visionary director Guillermo Del Toro’s action-packed epic Hellboy II: The Golden Army on a 3-Disc Special Edition and 2-Disc Blu-ray on store shelves Nov. 11th from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. ... more

Stephen Sommers in talks for ‘Tarzan’

Sep 3, 2008, 10:40 GMT

Stephen Sommers is in talks to handle directing duties on a new version of “Tarzan” for Warner Bros. and producer Jerry Weintraub. ... more

Guillermo del Toro laments lack of real leading men

Aug 24, 2008, 8:00 GMT

Guillermo del Toro says there are no leading men left in Hollywood. ... more

Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens on ‘The Hobbit’

Aug 20, 2008, 13:21 GMT

It is official. Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens have signed on to work on the screenplay for 'The Hobbit' and its planned sequel with Hellboy director Guillermo del Toro. ... more

Guillermo del Toro's UFO chase

Aug 2, 2008, 11:00 GMT

Guillermo del Toro claims he was once chased by a UFO. ... more

Ron Perlman hints at a third Hellboy film

Jul 16, 2008, 10:05 GMT

Ron Perlman has hinted he will star in a third 'Hellboy' movie. ... more

Hellboy heats up the weekend box office

Jul 14, 2008, 12:46 GMT

Universal’s “Hellboy II: The Golden Army” heated up the weekend box office with an estimated $35.9 million in its debut weekend. ... more

Movie Review: Hellboy II: The Golden Army

Jul 11, 2008, 16:12 GMT

Del Toro’s signature style, which is so hard to adequately describe, leaves one reeling. It’s gorgeously timeless, and yet of all ages. ... more

Get ready for the Golden Army with Hellboy Gift Packs!

Jul 9, 2008, 14:33 GMT

With a signature blend of action, humor and character-based spectacle, the saga of the world’s toughest, kitten-loving hero from Hell continues to unfold in Hellboy II: The Golden Army, and M&C’s giving away gift packs from the film! ... more

Hellboy II: The Golden Army takes over the web

Jul 7, 2008, 14:04 GMT

Hellboy II: The Golden Army is taking over the Internet with updates on the film’s official website and new production blogs. The site also has several new features and games. ... more

James McAvoy is Bilbo Baggins in Del Toro's 'The Hobbit'

May 29, 2008, 10:00 GMT

James McAvoy is set to play Bilbo Baggins in 'The Hobbit'. ... more

Guillermo del Toro directing The Hobbit and its sequel!

Apr 24, 2008, 23:08 GMT

It’s official! Hellboy’s Guillermo del Toro has signed with New Line-MGM to direct The Hobbit and its sequel. ... more

Blu-ray Review: The Orphanage

Apr 23, 2008, 11:24 GMT

Executive producer Guillermo Del Toro presents this creepy tale that harkens to a deranged version of Peter Pan.  The film borrows some elements from classic films that have come before it, but it earns kudos because it does so effectively. ... more

Guillermo del Toro looking to adapt Frankenstein

Jan 4, 2008, 11:05 GMT

Director Guillermo del Toro has told MTV News that he wants to bring the 'definitive take' on Mary Shelley's classic 'Frankenstein' story to the big screen. ... more

Guillermo del Toro to helm Hater

Dec 12, 2007, 16:14 GMT

Pan’s Labyrinth’s creator Guillermo del Toro has signed to direct the screen adaptation of David Moody's Hater for Universal Pictures. ... more

DVD Review: Pan’s Labyrinth: 2-Disc Platinum Edition

May 14, 2007, 15:35 GMT

This epic of a fairytale in war ravaged Spain comes from director Guillermo Del Toro and ended up on many critics’ top ten lists and won 3 Academy Awards.  Simply put, this is Del Toro’s best film to date and should’ve won best foreign film, in my humble opinion.  ... more

Expand your imagination – enter to win Pan’s Labyrinth on DVD!

May 10, 2007, 17:46 GMT

Three-time Oscar winning Pan’s Labyrinth arrives on DVD May 15th, and M&C’s is giving away five copies of the Single Disc Edition of the film. ... more

Hellboy gets the animated treatment again with Blood & Iron

May 2, 2007, 0:05 GMT

It is a decision that would test anyone’s mettle. On June 12th, Hellboy must choose between the destiny he accepted – the protection of mankind – and the destiny for which he was created – the destruction of mankind. ... more

Second Hellboy animated feature comes to Toonami in March

Feb 27, 2007, 18:50 GMT

Hellboy and his fellow agents defend the world from a wicked vampire’s resurrection in Hellboy: Blood and Iron – set to premiere on Saturday, March 17, at 7 p.m. (ET, PT) on Cartoon Network, during Toonami.  ... more

DVD Review: Hellboy – Sword of Storms

Feb 11, 2007, 23:46 GMT

Hellboy is back and this time he is animated in Hellboy - Sword of Storms. Fans wanting to see the big red demon back on the big screen will be happy to watch this animated version of the hero and his pals, but the movie will leave you wanting more. ... more

Soundtrack Review: ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’

Feb 8, 2007, 16:30 GMT

Composer Julian Navarrette has fashioned a score that evokes the fairytale world found in Pan’s Labyrinth, but also has an undertone of the darkness that lurks beneath, and occasionally the undertone bursts forth in all its dark glory. ... more

Hellboy gets animated and we're giving away 10 copies of the DVD

Feb 4, 2007, 13:01 GMT

Mike Mignola’s Hellboy returns with the new animated movie Hellboy – Sword of Storms and M&C is giving away 10 copies of the DVD. ... more

Composer Javier Navarrete gets first Oscar nomination for Pan’s Labyrinth

Jan 31, 2007, 16:34 GMT

Film composer Javier Navarrete has received his first Oscar nomination for his score to Picturehouse's Pan's Labyrinth (aka El Laberinto del Fauno). The film began screening in theaters in December and today is found on over 130 critics' Top Ten lists. ... more

Guillermo del Toro does Tarzan

Dec 15, 2006, 11:52 GMT

Guillermo del Toro is in talks with Warner Brothers and producer Jerry Weintraub to bring back Edgar Rice Burroughs, jungle man “Tarzan.” ... more

Exclusive: Comic Con - day 1 Frank's report

Jul 21, 2006, 13:24 GMT

Comic Con International kicked off its 2006 session with more bodies walking the convention floor than even the San Diego event staff was prepared for. ... more

Cannes Q&A: Pan's Labyrinth

May 28, 2006, 10:25 GMT

The next-to-last film presented in competition at the 59th Festival de Cannes, ‘Pan's Labyrinth’ marks the second appearance of Guillermo del Toro on the Croisette. ... more

Del Toro directs Halo

Dec 2, 2005, 15:08 GMT

Hellboy's helmer could step into the director's chair for Peter Jackson's video game adaptation ... more

Warner Bros. head into Pan's Labyrinth

May 18, 2005, 13:33 GMT

Warner Bros. have picked up Spanish language distribution rights for Guillermo del Toro's horror Pan's Labyrinth. ... more