Bayona to direct Universal’s ‘Hater’

Bayona to direct Universal’s ‘Hater’

By Hollywood Editor • on October 10, 2008

Universal has tapped “The Orphanage” helmer Juan Antonio Bayona to direct “Hater,” the Glen Mazzara-scripted adaptation of British author David Moody’s thriller novel about an epidemic of violence perpetrated by ordinary people. Bayona, who will make his English-language debut with “Hater,” reunites with Guillermo

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Guillermo Del Toro promises ‘Hobbit’ Films Will Be One ‘Continuous Journey’

Guillermo Del Toro promises ‘Hobbit’ Films Will Be One ‘Continuous Journey’

By Hollywood Editor • on October 8, 2008

“The reality is that we stopped talking the first movie and second movie, and we just started taking about the movie - the two episodes, or two parts, as if they were a single piece of narrative,” he said of scriptwriting meetings between “Lord of the Rings” director Peter Jackson, his filmmaking

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Guillermo del Toro on The Hobbit and Frankenstein

Guillermo del Toro on The Hobbit and Frankenstein

By Hollywood Editor • on October 6, 2008

The filmmaker formally known as Guillermo del Toro, now referred to ubiquitously as Guillermo “I’m making The Motherf****** ‘Hobbit’” del Toro, appeared tonight at the Director’s Guild of America in midtown Manhattan as part of The New Yorker Festival series of talks.

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Garcia lines up ‘Mother’ trio, Cuaron, del Toro, Inarritu to produce ensemble drama

Garcia lines up ‘Mother’ trio, Cuaron, del Toro, Inarritu to produce ensemble drama

By Hollywood Editor • on October 3, 2008

Rodrigo Garcia is ready to tango with his three amigos for the ensemble drama “Mother and Child.” Alfonso Cuaron, Guillermo del Toro and Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu will produce the writer-director’s next feature for their Focus Features International-funded outfit cha cha cha. The

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HELLBOY II: The Golden Army coming to Blu-ray

HELLBOY II: The Golden Army coming to Blu-ray

By Hollywood Editor • on September 25, 2008

The roughest, toughest, most unlikely hero of all is back in Hellboy II: The Golden Army, available in 3-disc special edition DVD and 2-disc Blu-ray Hi-Def on November 11, 2008 from Universal Studios Home

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Del Toro books vampire deal

Del Toro books vampire deal

By Hollywood Editor • on September 24, 2008

As if Guillermo del Toro weren’t busy enough, the director has inked a publishing deal with HarperCollins imprint William Morrow to pen a trilogy of vampire thrillers with Chuck Hogan. First book, “The Strain,” hits bookstores next summer. Story will revolve around an invasion of New

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Fincher Battles Paramount; Del Toro, Snyder Among ‘Heavy Metal’ Directors

Fincher Battles Paramount; Del Toro, Snyder Among ‘Heavy Metal’ Directors

By • on September 4, 2008

We all know that David Fincher is an uncompromising director (and why shouldn’t he be? The guy is one of the best working today). But, even if you don’t like the man, you have to admire someone who is truly willing to put his money where his mouth is. In an interview unearthed by The Playlist,

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Guillermo Del Toro booked thru 2017

Guillermo Del Toro booked thru 2017

By • on September 4, 2008

Many top film directors have no idea what their next movie is. But Guillermo del Toro is now booked through 2017. And maybe beyond. Universal — which has a three-year first-look deal with the helmer inked in June ’07 — and del Toro are making a long-term commitment by setting up four directing

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Guillermo del Toro and Miramax not ‘Afraid of the Dark’

Guillermo del Toro and Miramax not ‘Afraid of the Dark’

By • on July 30, 2008

From THR: Guillermo del Toro and Miramax will produce a remake of the horror-thriller telefilm “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark,” the specialty distributor’s first big dive

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Guillermo Del Toro Talks ‘Hobbit’ and ‘Hellboy III’

Guillermo Del Toro Talks ‘Hobbit’ and ‘Hellboy III’

By • on July 8, 2008

From MTV: MTV: The movie is filled with those little threads, pieces you know will get picked up for part three. Do you already have a story for that film? Del Toro: The third one is the adult

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