'Hellboy II' Prequel Comic Book + More Production Art

Universal Pictures and Dark Horse present Hellboy: The Golden Army, the new 16-page comic book that details the rise of The Golden Army in the upcoming action-thriller Hellboy II: The Golden Army.

The prequel comic -- written by Mike Mignola from a story by Hellboy II director Guillermo del Toro -- has three different collectible covers with Hellboy, Abe, or Liz. (The covers feature the previously released images - see First ‘Hellboy II’ Production Still)...continue reading this article at Geeks of Doom!

Lawsuits Put 'Watchmen' & 'Hobbit' Films in Jeopardy

Two unrelated lawsuits filed this week could bring an end to Warner Bros.' upcoming Watchmen film, as well as to the two planned Hobbit movies from New Line Cinema.

The J.J.R. Tolkien estate is suing New Line Cinema, stating that the studio failed to pay part of the profits from its hugely succesfully Lord of the Rings film trilogy, while Fox is suing Warner Bros. over the rights to the Watchmen movie, based on the graphic novel by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons...continue reading this article at Geeks of Doom!

Guillermo del Toro on Lovecraft's 'Mountains of Madness'

Guillermo del Toro has got a lot on his plate.

Aside from finishing up on Hellboy II: The Golden Army, which hits theaters July 11, 2008, del Toro will also direct the two Peter Jackson-produced Hobbit films as well as direct his screenplay for the big-screen adaptation of the H.P. Lovecraft story At the Mountains of Madness...continue reading this article at Geeks of Doom!

'Hellboy II' Johann Krauss Poster

The Hellboy II production site has been updated to include a feature poster and concept art for the character Johann Krauss.

John Alexander and James Dodd will play the role of Krauss, who will be voiced by Thomas Kretschmann. Krauss, a B.P.R.D. agent, is a disembodied ectoplasmic spirit psychic that resides in a containment suit.

Regarding the concept art, writer/director Guillermo del Toro said he wanted a Jules Verne approach to Krauss's attire, which is meant to have the look of a 19th century containment suit...continue reading this article at Geeks of Doom!

Guillermo del Toro to Direct 'The Hobbit'

Guillermo del Toro is in talks to direct the planned back-to-back film adaptations for J.R.R. Tolkien's classic tale The Hobbit.

As previously reported the two films will be produced by Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh, the masterminds behind the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy, for MGM and New Line studios...continue reading this article at Geeks of Doom!

Movie Review: The Orphanage

The Orphanage (El Orfanato)
Presented by Guillermo del Toro
Directed by Juan Antonio Bayona
Starring Belén Rueda, Fernando Cayo, Roger Príncep
Rated PG-13
Release date: January 11, 2008 (wide)

I'm pretty sure any time you are a former foster child growing up in a creepy old house the last thing you want to do is buy it later in life and reopen it. I guess I can't speak from experience, but it seems a bit off-putting on its own...continue reading this review at Geeks of Doom!

'Hellboy II' New Production Photos

Soon after the teaser trailer for Hellboy II: The Golden Army went online, the folks at Universal sent out new production photos from the film.

Here after the jump are 22 photos revealed today, along with four previously released images.

Also, today's USA Today has a "First Look" feature on HBII, which says that the movie will "revolve around a world of elves, goblins and trolls forced out of the woods and into city sewers and tunnels because of urban sprawl." While the article is not exactly a first look (the image that accompanied the story has been online for a few days now), it does have some cool quotes from director Guillermo del Toro.

Check out the newly enhanced official Hellboy movie site, which was launched earlier today...continue reading this article at Geeks of Doom!

'Hellboy II' Teaser Trailer

IGN has premiered the teaser trailer for Hellboy II: The Golden Army, director Guillermo del Toro's sequel to 2004's Hellboy.

You can watch the trailer here after the jump...continue reading this article at Geeks of Doom!

First 'Hellboy II' Production Still

Universal Pictures is bringing out the big guns for Hellboy II: The Golden Army! Check out the Hellboy II production site to view the FIRST shot of Hellboy with his Big Baby and send your friends a personalized holiday eCard from the big red guy himself!...continue reading this article at Geeks of Doom!

Del Toro to Helm British 'Champions'

Guillermo del Toro has signed on to write and direct the big screen adaptation of cult British science fiction TV series The Champions, according to the THR.

Del Toro, helmer of both Hellboy movies as well as the Academy Award-winning Pan's Labyrinth, will also produce The Champions along with Tom Cruise and Paula Wagner's production company for United Artists studio...continue reading this article at Geeks of Doom!

'Hellboy 2’ Concept Art

The official Hellboy movie site has been updated with new concept art for Guillermo del Toro's Hellboy II: The Golden Army.

The latest concept art can be found in the Gallery section of the site and it includes descriptions from del Toro and concept artist Francisco Ruiz Velasco.

For the image at right of Hellboy's "Big Baby" gun, del Toro gives the following description:...continue reading this article at Geeks of Doom!

'Hellboy 2’ Site is Live

The official site for Hellboy 2: The Golden Army is now live at www.hellboymovie.com.

Here's some of what you can find on the site:...continue reading this article at Geeks of Doom!