Guillermo Del Toro to Create Spooky Films for Disney!
by Britt Hayes
According to Aint it Cool, Disney has struck a deal with Guillermo Del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth, Hellboy) to create some spooky cool films for the Mouse. The films will be produced under the new banner, Disney Double Dare You, and will target audiences of all ages. Guillermo is best known for his elegant and magical fantasy films, as well as his darker and bigger hits like Blade II and Hellboy. There’s a lot of talent here to be mined, and the pairing of Disney and Del Toro is a perfect match.With the endless possibilities of animation, and the talented hands at the disposal of Disney & co., Del Toro can bring any one of his fantastic ideas easily to life. I look forward to getting spooked out by Mr. Del Toro in the near future.
From the press release:
“The Walt Disney Studios, in collaboration with acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro (“Pan’s Labyrinth,” “The Hobbit”), is launching a new production label called Disney Double Dare You, to create new animated films full of chills and thrills for audiences of all ages, it was announced today at the D23 Expo by Dick Cook, chairman of The Walt Disney Studios. All films will be produced under the guidance of del Toro, who originated the concept and the design of DDY and who will also direct certain projects. The first project in development for the new label is called “Trollhunters,” an original del Toro story which he will produce.”
Click here to head over to Aint it Cool and check out the full press release on the matter.
