Guillermo Del Toro: Last News

Taron Egerton thriller Carry-On was Netflix’s most watched movie in the second half of 2024, according to statistic provided by the streaming service in a new report.The twice-yearly engagement report, titled What We Watched, calculates views by dividing total hours viewed by runtime. Carry-On, a Die Hard-style thriller set in an airport, drew over 137Million views, topping the list of most watched films.Action dominated the top four, with The Union starring Halle Berry and Mark Wahlberg coming second with 131Million, Rebel Ridge third with 129Million, and Eddie Murphy sequel Beverly Hill Cop: Axel F fourth with just over 97Million.Lindsay Lohan comedy Our Little Secret was fifth with 81Million, family musical Sing: Thriller sixth with 77Million, and Nicole Kidman/Zac Efron romantic comedy A Family Affair was seventh with 74Million.Rounding our the top ten was sci-fi drama Uglies (72Million), Sam Raimi produced thriller Don’t Move (69Million), and Christmas classic Dr Zeuss’ The Grinch (66Million).Surprisingly, Emilia Pérez, which earned 13 Oscar nominations including Best Picture, was nowhere near the top ten.

High Heels and 1995’s The Flower Of My Secret to 1999’s All About My Mother and 2011’s The Skin I Live In.Beyond that collaboration, she was celebrated for her work in over 75 films, notably Roberto Benigni’s Oscar-winning World War II drama Life Is Beautiful and Guillermo Del Toro’s 2001 horror The Devil’s Backbone.Among those to pay tribute to Paredes was Spanish prime minister Pedro Sanchez, who wrote on X: “Devastated by the news of the death of Marisa Paredes, one of the most important actresses our country has ever produced. Her presence in film and theatre and her commitment to democracy will be an example for future generations.

Lauren Coates “Astro Bot”, “Alan Wake 2” and “Marvel’s Spider-Man 2” are among the nominees for the 23rd annual Game Audio Network Guild (G.A.N.G.) awards. The awards feature 26 categories spanning across music, sound design, dialogue and in-game audio, and winners will be announced on March 20 at the G.A.N.G. awards ceremony, which takes place during the Game Developers Conference (GDC) at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.

Netflix appears to have streamlined its EMEA theatrical distribution operations, following news that local exec Hamish Moseley has left the company.

Guillermo del Toro has had his say on the use of AI in art, claiming it can do “semi-compelling screensavers” and “that’s essentially that”.The Pan’s Labyrinth director was speaking in conversation with BFI when he addressed the controversial topic, making his sentiments clear on its inability to recreate genuine human expression.“AI has demonstrated that it can do semi-compelling screensavers and that’s essentially that,” he said, to some audible laughter from the audience.Guillermo Del Toro on AI, emotion and the value of art.Watch the full In Conversation on our YouTube channel.@RealGDT pic.twitter.com/XxO05Fpea7— BFI (@BFI) September 17, 2024“The value of art is not how much it costs and how little effort it requires, it’s how much would you risk to be in its presence. How much would people pay for those screensavers? Are they going to make them cry because they lost a son? A mother? Because they misspent their youth? Fuck no!”The use of AI in art continues to be a hot topic, with Nick Cave recently describing it as “unbelievably disturbing”, and arguing it will have a “humiliating effect” on the creative industries.Tears For Fears, meanwhile, have this week addressed why they chose to use AI in the design of their new album cover ‘Songs For A Nervous Planet’, saying it was “just one of the many tools used in the creative process”.Peter Hook recently claimed that every song that had been written with the help of AI has been “shit”, while Daniel Bedingfield has proclaimed AI to be the future of music, questioning the “neo-luddites” who are trying to resist it.Del Toro, meanwhile, claimed he was disturbed by “angry and territorial” ghosts in an Aberdeen hotel room last month.

Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, the sixth installment in the Wallace & Gromit stop-motion franchise from Aardman Animations, is set to world premiere on the closing day of AFI Fest, screening at the TCL Chinese Theatre, as part of the festival’s Red Carpet Premieres section, on October 27.

The Shape Of Water director is currently staying in the Scottish city while filming his version of Frankenstein at Dunecht House.The upcoming adaptation of Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel stars Oscar Isaac in the titular role, while Satlburn‘s Jacob Elordi will play The Monster. Other cast members include Christoph Waltz (Django Unchained) and Mia Goth (Pearl).In a series of posts on X/Twitter, del Toro has opened up about his passion for ghost hunting while on location.“Whilst in Aberdeen, I am staying in an old 1800’s hotel. I am in the Most Haunted room of it – which was vacated this morning by one of our producers,” he wrote.

Guillermo del Toro’s 2015 film, “Crimson Peak,” is a lot of things—a gothic romance, a showcase of amazing acting—but it is not a horror film. However, when you have a filmmaker like del Toro and an expensive film you want to sell, you might take some liberties in the marketing of the movie.

Guillermo del Toro has been sharing updates from a “haunted” hotel in Aberdeen, claiming “there is something in that room with me”.The Shape Of Water director is currently staying in the Scottish city while filming his version of Frankenstein at Dunecht House.The upcoming adaptation of Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel stars Oscar Isaac in the titular role, while Satlburn‘s Jacob Elordi will play The Monster. Other cast members include Christoph Waltz (Django Unchained) and Mia Goth (Pearl).In a series of posts on X/Twitter, del Toro has opened up about his passion for ghost hunting while on location.“Whilst in Aberdeen, I am staying in an old 1800’s hotel.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige spoke to BlackTree TV on his press tour for “Deadpool & Wolverine” and briefly touched upon the company’s long-in-the-works “Blade” reboot, which still has two-time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali set to star. Marvel announced its “Blade” reboot in July 2019, but development has been rocky as several writers and directors have come and gone from the project over the years. Feige said not rushing the film has been of utmost importance for the studio.

Bad Robot veteran Hannah Minghella has been hired as Head of Feature Animation and Live-Action Family Film at Netflix, Deadline can confirm. We understand that her departure from the J.J. Abrams-led company was amicable.

EXCLUSIVE: Oscar-nominee Michael Stuhlbarg is set to join Amazon MGM Studios’ upcoming feature After the Hunt, which will be released in theaters next year. The film stars Julia Roberts, Ayo Ederbi and Andrew garfield. Luca Guadagnino is directing the film from a script penned by Nora Garrett. Imagine Entertainment’s Brian Grazer and Allan Mandelbaum are producing alongside Guadagnino via his Frenesy banner. Imagine Entertainment’s Karen Lunder will executive produce alongside Nora Garrett. The film is targeting a summer start-of-production.

Total Film, commemorating the 20th anniversary of “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,” director Alfonso Cuarón shared his disbelief at being selected to direct the third installment of the beloved wizarding series. Renowned for his critically acclaimed works like “Children of Men” and “Y Tu Mamá También,” Cuarón’s appointment for the Harry Potter franchise was a curveball.“I was confused because it was completely not on my radar,” Cuarón admitted, recalling his initial reaction to being offered the job.

Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban.In an interview with Total Film, published today in their May 23 issue, Cuarón recalls his hesitance over the offer made to him by producer David Heyman.At the time, Cuarón was fresh off the acclaim that followed his 2001 drama Y tu mamá también. Unlike his friend and fellow Mexican filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro, he was relatively unfamiliar with the book and film property.

EXCLUSIVE: Gersh has signed actor Ben Barnes for representation in all areas.

Kristen Stewart and Oscar Isaac are set to star in thriller Flesh of the Gods from director Panos Cosmatos (Mandy).

EXCLUSIVE: Here’s a hot one. Following their collaboration on hit horror Talk To Me, A24 and filmmakers Danny and Michael Philippou are re-teaming on original horror movie Bring Her Back, we can reveal.

EXCLUSIVE: Following Kara Killmer’s exit from NBC‘s Chicago Fire, a new paramedic is checking into Season 12. Jocelyn Hudon (Acapulco, Romance With a Twist) has joined the cast in a recurring role.

Katcy Stephan David Robert Mitchell’s mysterious new feature film with Bad Robot now has a title and release date. “Flowervale Street,” starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor, will be released by Warner Bros. on May 16, 2025 in IMAX.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer Rounding out the lead cast for David Robert Mitchell’s mysterious new feature film with Bad Robot is Christian Convery, the star of Netflix’s top-rated “Sweet Tooth.” Convery joins Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor and Sundance breakout Maisy Stella in the family adventure from the “It Follows” director. Plot details are still under wraps for the project from J.J. Abrams and Warner Bros.

Katcy Stephan The Avenue has landed North American rights to the action comedy “Old Guy,” starring Christoph Waltz, Lucy Liu and Cooper Hoffman. Simon West (“The Expendables 2,” “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider,” “The Mechanic”) directed the film, while “The Last Son” scribe Greg Johnson penned the script.