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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 Toros monster attraction
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 developing darker ‘Pinocchio’
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

Hellboy II: The Golden Army – DVD Review
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

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

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

Get ready for Hellboy II: The Golden Army!
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 in talks for ‘Tarzan’
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 laments lack of real leading men
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

Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens on ‘The Hobbit’
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 Toros UFO chase
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 hints at a third Hellboy film
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

Hellboy heats up the weekend box office
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

Movie Review: Hellboy II: The Golden Army
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

Get ready for the Golden Army with Hellboy Gift Packs!
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 takes over the web
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 Bilbo Baggins in Del Toros The Hobbit
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

Guillermo del Toro directing The Hobbit and its sequel!
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

Blu-ray Review: The Orphanage
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

Guillermo del Toro looking to adapt Frankenstein
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

Guillermo del Toro to helm Hater
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

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

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

Hellboy gets the animated treatment again with Blood & Iron
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

Second Hellboy animated feature comes to Toonami in March
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

DVD Review: Hellboy – Sword of Storms
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

Soundtrack Review: ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’
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

Hellboy gets animated and were giving away 10 copies of the DVD
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

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

Cannes Q&A:  Pans Labyrinth
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