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‘Pacific Rim’ Review
‘Pacific Rim’ Review
‘Pacific Rim’ Review
As basically a three-word genre mash-up -- monsters vs. robots -- the announcement that Warner Brothers and Legendary Pictures were making 'Pacific Rim' didn't really need to offer much more than just that siren-song simple idea. But it did, promising a big canvas for a big talent, the director Guillermo del Toro. Del Toro isn't a household name -- unless you live in Austin -- but he's the outsize
‘Pacific Rim’ Unleashes Two Monstrous New Clips
‘Pacific Rim’ Unleashes Two Monstrous New Clips
‘Pacific Rim’ Unleashes Two Monstrous New Clips
Warner Bros. has released two new clips for their upcoming monsters-vs-robots flick, 'Pacific Rim.' The first clip (above) is an explosive and up-close look at one of the human-piloted giant robots fighting a gigantic alien monster (otherwise known as a Kaiju), and we get to learn what an "elbow rocket" is. Hint: it's pretty fantastic. We also get to see the neural bridge in action, whic
Comic-Con 2013 to Debut Guillermo del Toro’s Never-Before-Seen ‘Simpsons’ Footage?
Comic-Con 2013 to Debut Guillermo del Toro’s Never-Before-Seen ‘Simpsons’ Footage?
Comic-Con 2013 to Debut Guillermo del Toro’s Never-Before-Seen ‘Simpsons’ Footage?
'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.
‘Pacific Rim’ Featurette: Guillermo del Toro Dishes on His Robots
‘Pacific Rim’ Featurette: Guillermo del Toro Dishes on His Robots
‘Pacific Rim’ Featurette: Guillermo del Toro Dishes on His Robots
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
‘Pacific Rim’ Featurette: See How the Jaeger Pilots Work Together
‘Pacific Rim’ Featurette: See How the Jaeger Pilots Work Together
‘Pacific Rim’ Featurette: See How the Jaeger Pilots Work Together
Though the advertising for Guillermo del Toro's 'Pacific Rim' has mostly focused on the epic battles between monsters and giant robots (which are called Jaegers), we're curious if there is more going on in the movie that just large scale smackdowns. The latest featurette allays our fears by playing up the "neural handshake" that happens between the Jaegers co-pilots.
Ron Perlman Says ‘Hellboy 3′ Must Happen
Ron Perlman Says ‘Hellboy 3′ Must Happen
Ron Perlman Says ‘Hellboy 3′ Must Happen
'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.
‘Crimson Peak’ Will Reunite Jessica Chastain and Guillermo del Toro for More Horror
‘Crimson Peak’ Will Reunite Jessica Chastain and Guillermo del Toro for More Horror
‘Crimson Peak’ Will Reunite Jessica Chastain and Guillermo del Toro for More Horror
'Zero Dark Thirty' star Jessica Chastain seems to be omnipresent these days, popping up in every other movie like a gorgeous robot who does not need to sleep and never stops working. The next film on her increasingly lengthy resume will be 'Crimson Peak,' the mysterious horror film from director Guillermo del Toro.
Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Crimson Peak’ Recruits Benedict Cumberbatch to Battle Ghosts
Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Crimson Peak’ Recruits Benedict Cumberbatch to Battle Ghosts
Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Crimson Peak’ Recruits Benedict Cumberbatch to Battle Ghosts
While we wait for more details on Guillermo del Toro's 'Justice League Dark' movie, he's busy assembling a different team to traverse into haunted house territory for 'Crimson Peak.' And word is the only person brave enough to lead a team down that road is 'Star Trek Into Darkness' villain Benedict Cumberbatch.
Guillermo Del Toro Actually Turned Down Directing Star Wars 7
Guillermo Del Toro Actually Turned Down Directing Star Wars 7
Guillermo Del Toro Actually Turned Down Directing Star Wars 7
Guillermo Del Toro, the director who did movies like the 'Hellboy' series, 'Pan's Labyrinth', 'Mimic' and is also releasing the exciting new 'Pacific Rim' movie soon was actually offered the director spot for 'Star Wars 7', but declined! Is he in his right mind? Well, no... But even a dummy would jump at the chance right? So, why did he turn it down?

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