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Comic-Con 2013 to Debut Guillermo del Toro's Never-Before-Seen 'Simpsons' Footage?

Eric Walkuski — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:04:59 +0000

'The Simpsons' is entering its 25th year of existence, as hard as that is to believe, and to help celebrate, the show's creators will be appearing at San Diego Comic-Con 2013. What's particularly interesting, however, is that they'll evidently be bringing never-before-seen footage from the show directed by none other than Guillermo del Toro. You read that correctly.

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'Pacific Rim' Featurette: Guillermo del Toro Dishes on His Robots

Damon Houx — Fri, 31 May 2013 05:55:09 +0000

When you're making a movie about large robots fighting gigantic monsters, a lot of your action is going to be done through computer imagery. A director like Guillermo del Toro knows the best way to sell CGI is to mesh it with as much practical work as possible. In the latest featurette on the making of 'Pacific Rim,' del Toro talks about how he approached the special effects for his giant monster movie.

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Ron Perlman Says 'Hellboy 3′ Must Happen

Jacob Hall — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:51:37 +0000

'Hellboy' and 'Hellboy II: The Golden Army' were only modest successes by the standards of superhero movies, grossing $99 million and and $160 million respectively, so the demand for a 'Hellboy 3' doesn't seem particularly high. However, according to Hellboy himself, Ron Perlman, a third film needs to happen.

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'Crimson Peak' to See Charlie Hunnam Rejoin With Guillermo del Toro?

Nick Romano — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 21:15:19 +0000

'Sons of Anarchy' star Charlie Hunnam is making some tidal waves on the big screen with his leading gig in Guillermo del Toro's highly anticipated 'Pacific Rim,' where we'll see him portray a futuristic pilot manning a gigantic monster-fighting robot. A little bit more complex than the motorcycles he's used to, but so far it seems like he enjoys the del Toro approach as he's already eyeing a role in del Toro's next movie 'Crimson Peak.'

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del Toro's 'Crimson Peak' Could Star Emma Stone

Damon Houx — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 02:30:55 +0000

Though 'Pacific Rim' is still months from being released, director Guillermo del Toro has already lined up his next project, 'Crimson Peak,' which returns him to his more horror-centric roots. And word is that Emma Stone might be the first actor to sign up for del Toro's haunted house movie.

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'Pacific Rim' Trailer Shows Even More Robot on Monster Fighting

Damon Houx — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 04:20:33 +0000

Currently, the big Consumer Electronics Show (or CES) is taking place, and we've been hearing some interesting stories coming out of it, but the coolest thing so far is this new trailer for Guillermo del Toro's 'Pacific Rim.' Though it features the same narrative and much of the footage from the last trailer, what's new is even more monster and robot mayhem.

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'Star Wars: Episode 7′ Director's Race: del Toro Out

Nick Romano — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:37:37 +0000

As is the norm now, all anyone is talking about is the upcoming 'Star Wars: Episode 7' and its subsequent trilogy, and who will be replacing George Lucas as the new 'Star Wars' director. Just a heads up, this is all anyone will be rumbling about for the next couple years until the franchise gets off the ground, so get comfortable.

Most of what we know is speculation, especially with regards to who'll be sitting in the director's chair, but we do know who won't be getting behind the camera. The latest name to pull himself out of the race for the title of 'Star Wars: Episode 7' director is 'Pacific Rim' helmer Guillermo del Toro.

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'Pacific Rim' Poster: Creating Monsters to Fight Monsters

Eric Walkuski — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:07:08 +0000

You'll be forgiven if you're still reeling from last night's trailer debut of 'Pacific Rim,' which we think we can objectively say looks utterly fantastic. If Guillermo del Toro's monsters vs. robots epic wasn't already near the top of your 2013 "must see" list, it surely is now.

The hits keep on coming from the sci-fi epic, as today we've clutched on to the new 'Pacific Rim' poster, which debuted along with the trailer on Apple. Head beyond the break to see it in full.

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'Pacific Rim' Trailer: Guillermo del Toro's Giant Robot Showdown!

Nick Romano — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 23:58:04 +0000

The 'Pacific Rim' trailer countdown is finally over. Following a teaser-filled viral campaign that began with blueprints for director Guillermo del Toro's giant robots (known as Jaegers) and ending with a nail-biting countdown to its release, the first trailer is here! And the monsters have officially awakened.

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