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Welcome to Unfilmable.com's "Hellboy" news page. While Hellboy is not a Lovecraft adaptation, it has been described as very Lovecraftian by many of it's fans. Some of the early character sketches and production artwork have a strong Lovecraftian feel to them. Director Guillermo Del Toro is set to direct the straight Lovecraft adaptation "At the Mountains of Madness" after it's release. Please submit news and links here. Past news is archived below. Caution: This page contains spoilers! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ January 31: Mezco's Hellboy mini's Mezco's making a new line of Mez-Itz, Hellboy mini-figures that will come in three double backs; Abe & Sammael, Hellboy & Rasputin, and Hellboy & Kronen. Click here for an image of the Hellboy figure, and here for more from Mezco! (Thanks to http://www.creature-corner.com/) Guillermo del Toro has put another update on the official Hellsite message boards, this time from ADR (Automatic Dialogue Replacement) in London - here's the rundown of all the latest Hellboy news: -The production is in the last quarter of visual effects delivery, with all miniature work finished, and three big sequences to fill in with the missing digital shots. -Marco Beltrami will begin recording the final score in a couple weeks, and the sound mix will begin at Skywalker Ranch this month. The first preview screenings should begin by late March. -There are plans to distribute a free 'Hellboy' promotional DVD through Best Buy in the near future. -A new series of 'Hellboy' trailers, one full-length as well as a series of quick 60 second spots, are being currently being finalized. Instead of airing a 30 spot during the Superbowl, that money will now be redirected towards beginning the cable TV campaign earlier than previously expected. -Giant theater standees are completed and will begin appearing in movie theaters soon. The poster with art by Drew Struzan will no longer be the film's final theatrical one-sheet design, but will still be used as an advertising image and will be sold in comic book and specialty stores, as well as being available signed by Struzan through Hellsite soon. -Current plans are to release a 2-disk DVD set in August, with a special edition 3-disk set ready in time for Christmas. Sideshow Collectibles will likely release a special 3-disk DVD and bust set around that time. -Expect extensive magazine coverage to begin soon, and the 'Art of Hellboy' movie book is completed and in its final design stages. Del Toro specifically referred to it as a "beautiful and lust-inducing object." To read the update from the man himself, hit the link below! Source: Hellsite Message Boards (Thanks to http://www.countingdown.com/) Chud.com's Nick Nunziata interviewed Hellboy creator Mike Mignola for the new issue of Movie Insider. You can find some of that interview by clicking here. (Thanks to http://www.chud.com/) Source: LA Comic Book and Sci-Fi Convention On February 7, the LA Comic Book and Sci-Fi Convention will feature Guillermo del Toro and Ron Perlman, who will show footage from Hellboy... 3:00 P.M. Director GUILLERMO DEL TORO (Blade II) will appear on stage with Actor RON PERLMAN (Beauty and the Beast TV series, Blade II) to preview scenes from HELLBOY. RON stars as HELLBOY. RON is also a character voice actor on the TEEN TITANS animated series. Hit the link above for ticket info. (Thanks to http://www.superherohype.com/) Source: superherohype.com 'Hellfan' sent superherohype.com five cool new Hellboy scans from the latest issue of Fangoria, which takes a look at the Guillermo del Toro adaptation opening on April 2. You can check out the pics, which include some spoilers, in the SHH-Media gallery! (Thanks to http://superherohype.com/) Click here to see Sideshow's first pic of the 12" likeness of Abe Sapien, acted by Doug Jones and voiced in the film by David Hyde Pierce. Arriving in May with a suggested retail price of $40.00, Abe will come with a variety of accessories including a utility belt, a map case, and two interchangeable heads. (Thanks to http://www.creature-corner.com/) As part of its 2004 Preview, Sony Pictures has provided Superhero Hype! with a first look at three new Hellboy pictures! You can check out the three pictures from Hellboy by clicking here! (Thanks to http://www.superherohype.com/) Head on over to Ain't It Cool News, and check out Mr. Beaks write-up of the Hellboy rough cut (complete with comic book images). (Thanks to http://aintitcoolnews.com/) The current issue of Fangoria (#230) contains an article called "THIS HELLBOY’S LIFE" ~The red demonic hero is now a big-screen presence, with Guillermo del Toro holding his reins.~ (Thanks to http://www.fangoria.com/) According to their official website, the first two Sideshow Collectibles 'Hellboy' busts, Hellboy and Abe Sapien, are now available for pre-order on their site, with an expected shipping date of April or May. Hit the link below to check it out! Source: Sideshow Collectibles (Thanks to http://www.countingdown.com/) Even though Guillermo del Toro's recent surgery prevented the writer/director from attending the FANGORIA's Weekend of Horrors held this past weekend, he still invited Fango to his offices in the Sherman Oaks Galleria today to catch a sneak peek at an unfinished assembly of his new film HELLBOY... Click here for fangoria's first look at Hellboy! (Thanks to http://www.fangoria.com/) January 13: Hellboy panel and Fango's Weekend of Horror Fangoria's Weekend of Horror was held this past weekend, and reports of the Hellboy panel are pouring in... ...click here to read Dark Horizons write-up. Creature-corner.com's write-up (complete with photos) can be found here and here. (Thanks to http://www.darkhorizons.com/, http://www.creature-corner.com/) January 13: The Year of Hellboy Chud.com has been covering Hellboy for over a year. Click here to read their article covering the Hellboy phenomenon. (Thanks to http://www.chud.com/) Source: Cinefex Magazine, countingdown.com According to their official site, Cinefex Magazine will have a Hellboy feature in their next issue, set for an April release. Here's what they have to say about it on their site: Genre stylist Guillermo Del Toro directs Hellboy, a live-action film adaptation of Mike Mignola's Dark Horse horror comic about an enormous, red-skinned demon, bred by Nazi scientists and adopted by U.S. agents to fight the forces of darkness. Artists at Rick Baker's Cinovation Studio provided makeup for the title character, while imaginative visual effects were supplied by Tippett Studio, Fantasy II and others. Cinefex always provides solid in-depth articles, as well as tons of high resolution images, so be sure to check it out in April! (Thanks to http://www.countingdown.com/) January 10: Del Toro Still Hoping to Attend Media City Con Source: Media City Convention, countingdown.com According to their official website, 'Hellboy' director Guillermo del Toro is still slated to make an appearance at the Media City Convention in North Hollywood this Sunday, despite recently having had major surgery. Earlier today, del Toro made a post on the Hellboy message boards assuring fans that he was on the road to recovery, so he may well be able to make it to this convention, despite having to cancel his scheduled appearance at this weekend's New Jersey Fangoria convention. For further information and the latest updates on the convention, hit the link below! (Thanks to http://www.countingdown.com/) Source: Andrew S, superherohype.com 'Andrew S' wrote superherohype.com with the first update from Fangoria's Weekend of Horror taking place at the Meadowlands Sheraton Hotel in East Rutherford, New Jersey... Hey, I just got back from the Fangoria/Chiller Theater: Weekend of Horror and all you can see were posters for the new Hellboy Motion Picture. I happened to pick up the poster as well as numerous other goodies from most of the shops. We went into the screening room to check out the trailers, and guess what they played first... HELLBOY!! The crowd applauded it and gave the film a good vibe with their feedback. Selma Blair and Ron Perlman will be on hand tomorrow (Saturday) to take questions and and sign stuff for the kiddies. Another note, Andrew Brynarski (Leatherface/ Chip Shreck - Batman Returns) was on hand as well. I asked him how it was to work with Burton and the other heavyweights on the set, he said it was an amazing experience but egos got in the way. He also mentioned something Tim Burton told him, "Never censor your thoughts." It by far is the best words of wisdom I've heard in my life. He also expressed interest in the new film and claims to be interested in where they take it. (Thanks to http://www.superherohype.com/) HELLBOY director Guillermo del Toro, recovering from major surgery, will not be able to attend FANGORIA’S Weekend of Horrors this Saturday. Del Toro sends his regrets to fans, but promises that the presentation Columbia/Revolution Studios has prepared with actors Ron Perlman and Selma Blair and comics creator Mike Mignola (all appearing live) will knock everyone's socks off, demons included. A special display case with scores of movie props from HELLBOY, which opens April 2, will also be on view at the show. Presented by Chiller Theatre, the Weekend of Horrors will be held January 9-11 at the Meadowlands Sheraton Hotel. For the full schedule, go here. (Thanks to http://www.fangoria.com/) HELLBOY actress Selma Blair (best-known for roles in youth pix like LEGALLY BLONDE and CRUEL INTENTIONS) and original comics creator Mike Mignola have joined the HELLBOY Panel at the FANGORIA Weekend of Horrors convention, January 9-11 at the Meadowlands Sheraton in East Rutherford, NJ. Blair and Mignola join previously announced guests Guillermo del Toro and Ron Perlman. In addition, FANGORIA will be giving away two original HELLBOY production paintings from the film, signed by del Toro and featuring artwork by Mignola. More info on the Fango show, presented by Chiller Theatre, can be found at www.chillertheatre.com and at the Special Events section of this website. The tentative schedule for the Weekend of Horrors will be posted on this site later today. (Thanks to http://www.fangoria.com/) January 7: Diamond Comics Previews Does Hellboy Movie! Source: superherohype.com, Diamond Comics Previews Diamond Comics Previews is gearing up for the Hellboy movie release with a new contest! Are you prepared to show how much of a Hellboy fan you are? Help Dark Horse Comics and Previews celebrate the film release and display your true fan colors! Be creative. Show us what you can do! Send us a letter, tape, drawing, video, photo, or whatever creative item you can come up with, and tell us why YOU are the biggest Hellboy fan around! You can enter by clicking here. They'll also be carrying an exclusive movie souvenir magazine... The ultimate source of information for the movie that brings Mike Mignola's comic book character to life. This magazine gives readers the chance to hear from main man, Ron Perlman, as well as the heart-throb babe Selma Blair. Plus, director Guillermo del Toro and Mignola take us on the hell-raising journey of the movie's conception! You can check that out here. And they'll have trading cards as well... This premium set is based on the anticipated Hellboy, a supernatural action-adventure feature film based on Mike Mignola's popular Dark Horse Comics series, and brought to life by visionary writer/director Guillermo Del Toro (Blade II, Cronos). Look for fan-favorite character cards, movie story cards, behind-the-scenes, movie production concept art, and more. Look for autograph cards, "Pieceworks" cards, a nine-card puzzle "To Hell and Back," a six-card "B.P.R.D." and three box loader cards! Also available is thenine-card "To Hell and Back" mini press sheet (limited to 199) and the collector's album. 6 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. MSRP: $2.29 per pack. You can view those here. Hellboy is also on the cover of Previews, which is picture here. (Thanks to http://www.superherohype.com/) January 7: Diamond Select Toys Previews Hellboy Line Source: superherohype.com, Diamond Select Toys Diamond Select Toys will be producing an array of products based on the Hellboy movie, including calendars, motion globes and even beanies. They'll be available soon at comic book specialty stores. You can get a sneak peek at the line, with images from the movie, by clicking the link above! (Thanks to http://www.superherohype.com/) January 7: 'Hellboy' Retitled 'Super Sapiens' for Malaysia Source: countingdown.com Here's a fun fact - while anywhere else in the world, you'd be going to see Ron Perlman star in 'Hellboy', in Malaysia, you'd be seeing him in 'Super Sapiens' - read on for more info in this snippet from Malaysia's 'The Star' to find out why: Adapted from the Dark Horse comic and known as Hellboy worldwide but re-titled for the local market after last year's Daredevil controversy, Super Sapiens has Perlman in the title role of Hellboy, a demon child plucked from home by a wizard's spell. Raised as a force of good, Hellboy grows up to be a full-fledged demon in the form of a man, with fierce red skin, a tail, a giant armored glove, and two large circles where his horns should be to boot. Hellboy grows up to be an investigator of the paranormal, and accompanying him are the Abe Sapien (Doug Jones) and the pyrokinetic Liz Sherman (Selma Blair). For the full article, hit the link below! Source: The Star (Thanks to http://www.countingdown.com/) January 7: Previews' Hellboy Movie Contest! Source: countingdown.com Are you the world's biggest Hellboy fan? Well,
now you can put your money where your mouth is! Previews Magazine,
along with Revolution Studios, Dark Horse Comics, Mezco Toys, InkWorks,
Emerald City Poster Co., and Dynamic Forces, have put together a brand
new contest for Hellfans out there! For the rules of the contest,
check out the link below! And good luck! (Thanks to http://www.countingdown.com/)
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