Guillermo del Toro

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Well, I've got good news and bad news. I'll start with the bad: The new trailer for NBC's new Constantine TV series confirms that the pronunciation of the lead character's name will be the movie version (Kon-stan-teen) instead of the comics version (Kon-stan-tyne). Now the good news: It looks like Dr. Fate is going to be in it somehow, which means this is going to be a full-on DC Comics TV show.

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In yet another moment clearly meant to remind you that you are no longer young, The Simpsons is about to air it's 24th "Treehouse of Horror" Halloween special. Any current or lapsed fan of the show is familiar with a few of the traditions that go into the annual episode, including the altered opening and horror-inspired Couch Gag. The theme continues this year, and this time the produce

Eight years after the end of the anime based on writer/artist Naoki Urasawa's acclaimed horror manga Monster, the story is coming back to TV under the guidance of Hellboy and Pacific Rim director Guillermo del Toro. Along with screenwriter Steven Thompson, whose credits include The BBC's Sherlock and Doctor Who, del Toro will bring Monster to HBO...

This past weekend at WonderCon 2013, Guillermo del Toro announced a graphic novel prequel to his upcoming mech vs. kaiju blockbuster, Pacific Rim. Dubbed Pacific Rim: Tales From Year Zero, the 112-page hardcover will feature a story by PR screenwriter Travis Beacham, art by Sean Chen, Yvel Guichet, and Pericles Junior, inks by Steve Bird and Mark McKenna, and a cover by Alex Ross...

We're all fans of the sweded trailers of big budget films that have been popping up over the last few years, but this homemade Pacific Rim trailer -- from the same folks who brought you the sweded version of the trailer for The Avengers -- just raised the bar...

As hopeful as Justice League fans are about the possibility of DC Comics' flagship heroes teaming up in a proper feature film come 2015, it seems those currently enjoying the magical and mystical corner of DC's New 52 in titles like Swamp Thing and Justice League Dark have just as much to be excited about in the not-too-distant future...

Spoilers: If Brickset's new Lego super hero set listings are any indication, Superman could be facing a less-than-expected threat in Man of Steel. TV: Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan's series of The Strain novels/comic books are set for a live action adaptation on FX...

Fan Films: Batman and Captain America throw down in Start's new interactive superhero fan film. Movies: It seems that Guillermo del Toro and Ron Perlman are both down to make a Hellboy III. Toys: Mint Condition Customs brings out the full potential of Playmates' new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figure line with fresh paint jobs...