Guillermo del Toro has been one of the most beloved filmmakers in all of fandom, and perhaps all of cinema, for the past 30 years. Born in Guadalajara, Mexico, del Toro was fascinated with the fantastical at an early age, turning his childhood obsessions into a long creative career that has celebrated the monstrous, the grotesque, and the otherworldly. His is an aesthetic that gives the macabre with a sense of beauty and poetry.
From the start, del Toro’s passion for horror, science fiction, and fantasy in all their myriad forms—movies, TV, literature, comics, art—came through unapologetically, making him not just seem like he was one of us, a fan, but an uber fan; one of us who got to realize the visions and dreams that sparked inside his imagination. He even owns a house that is stuffed to the brim with all the tangible objects of his obsession,...
From the start, del Toro’s passion for horror, science fiction, and fantasy in all their myriad forms—movies, TV, literature, comics, art—came through unapologetically, making him not just seem like he was one of us, a fan, but an uber fan; one of us who got to realize the visions and dreams that sparked inside his imagination. He even owns a house that is stuffed to the brim with all the tangible objects of his obsession,...
- 9/22/2023
- by Don Kaye
- Den of Geek
A TV reboot of the 1997 sci-fi horror film “Mimic” is in development at Miramax TV with Paul W.S. Anderson on board to direct the pilot and executive produce.
The series, an adaptation of Donald A. Wollheim’s short story of the same name, will be led by Jim Danger Gray who will write and serve as showrunner. Anderson’s longtime producing partner Jeremy Bolt will be an executive producer as well.
“Mimic” centers on genetically engineered insects who evolve and develop the ability to mimic their human prey. The 1997 film was co-written and directed by Guillermo del Toro and produced by Miramax’s Dimension Films label and Mira Sorvino, Jeremy Northam and Josh Brolin. The movie spawned a pair of direct-to-video sequels in 2001 (“Mimic 2”) and 2003 (“Mimic 3: Sentinel”).
Also Read: Jon Hamm to Star in 'Fletch' Reboot at Miramax
The reboot is among the first major projects under new head of worldwide television Marc Helwig,...
The series, an adaptation of Donald A. Wollheim’s short story of the same name, will be led by Jim Danger Gray who will write and serve as showrunner. Anderson’s longtime producing partner Jeremy Bolt will be an executive producer as well.
“Mimic” centers on genetically engineered insects who evolve and develop the ability to mimic their human prey. The 1997 film was co-written and directed by Guillermo del Toro and produced by Miramax’s Dimension Films label and Mira Sorvino, Jeremy Northam and Josh Brolin. The movie spawned a pair of direct-to-video sequels in 2001 (“Mimic 2”) and 2003 (“Mimic 3: Sentinel”).
Also Read: Jon Hamm to Star in 'Fletch' Reboot at Miramax
The reboot is among the first major projects under new head of worldwide television Marc Helwig,...
- 8/4/2020
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Miramax Television is rebooting cult 1997 horror sci-fi thriller movie Mimic as a TV series. Paul Ws Anderson is set to direct the potential pilot and executive produce the series with his longtime producing partner Jeremy Bolt.
Jim Danger Gray (Orange Is the New Black) will write the adaptation, executive produce and serve as showrunner. Based on Donald A. Wollheim’s short story of the same name, Mimic revolves around genetically engineered insects who evolve, developing the ability to mimic their human prey, and the race to stop them from taking over.
This marks one of the highest-profile projects at Miramax TV since Marc Helwig was appointed Head of Worldwide Television in May, when he indicated that mining the Miramax film library for TV projects is “is one important part” of his strategy.
“Miramax TV couldn’t be more thrilled to be in business with Paul Anderson, Jeremy Bolt and Jim Danger Gray on Mimic,...
Jim Danger Gray (Orange Is the New Black) will write the adaptation, executive produce and serve as showrunner. Based on Donald A. Wollheim’s short story of the same name, Mimic revolves around genetically engineered insects who evolve, developing the ability to mimic their human prey, and the race to stop them from taking over.
This marks one of the highest-profile projects at Miramax TV since Marc Helwig was appointed Head of Worldwide Television in May, when he indicated that mining the Miramax film library for TV projects is “is one important part” of his strategy.
“Miramax TV couldn’t be more thrilled to be in business with Paul Anderson, Jeremy Bolt and Jim Danger Gray on Mimic,...
- 8/4/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
By MoreHorror.com,
The complete legacy of one deadly experiment, 'Mimic: 3-film Set' (which includes Guillermo Del Toro's Director's Cut of Mimic) will be unleashed to DVD and Bly-ray on May 1. Read the official details below.
Audiences will experience thrills and chills from the franchise that brought the epic battle of man and nature to life as Lionsgate debuts the Mimic: 3-Film Set on Blu-ray Disc this May. Available for the first time as an HD collection, the set includes Mimic: The Director’s Cut, along with Mimic 2 and Mimic 3: Sentinel – both on Blu-ray Disc for the first time and available exclusively in the set. Telling the complete story of one deadly genetic engineering experiment, each film includes a host of special features, certain to excite and terrify fans of the sci-fi series.
Mimic: The Director’S Cut Synopsis
Directed by Oscar® nominee Guillermo Del Toro (Best Writing,...
The complete legacy of one deadly experiment, 'Mimic: 3-film Set' (which includes Guillermo Del Toro's Director's Cut of Mimic) will be unleashed to DVD and Bly-ray on May 1. Read the official details below.
Audiences will experience thrills and chills from the franchise that brought the epic battle of man and nature to life as Lionsgate debuts the Mimic: 3-Film Set on Blu-ray Disc this May. Available for the first time as an HD collection, the set includes Mimic: The Director’s Cut, along with Mimic 2 and Mimic 3: Sentinel – both on Blu-ray Disc for the first time and available exclusively in the set. Telling the complete story of one deadly genetic engineering experiment, each film includes a host of special features, certain to excite and terrify fans of the sci-fi series.
Mimic: The Director’S Cut Synopsis
Directed by Oscar® nominee Guillermo Del Toro (Best Writing,...
- 3/13/2012
- by admin
- MoreHorror
Lionsgate has announced a new Mimic Blu-ray collection, which includes Mimic: The Director’s Cut, along with Mimic 2 and Mimic 3: Sentinel:
“Lionsgate presents the Blu-ray Disc release of the Mimic: 3-Film Set… available on May 1st, 2012.
Mimic: 3-Film Set Blu-ray Disc
Audiences will experience thrills and chills from the franchise that brought the epic battle of man and nature to life as Lionsgate debuts the Mimic: 3-Film Set on Blu-ray Disc this May. Available for the first time as an HD collection, the set includes Mimic: The Director’s Cut, along with Mimic 2 and Mimic 3: Sentinel – both on Blu-ray Disc for the first time and available exclusively in the set. Telling the complete story of one deadly genetic engineering experiment, each film includes a host of special features, certain to excite and terrify fans of the sci-fi series. A...
“Lionsgate presents the Blu-ray Disc release of the Mimic: 3-Film Set… available on May 1st, 2012.
Mimic: 3-Film Set Blu-ray Disc
Audiences will experience thrills and chills from the franchise that brought the epic battle of man and nature to life as Lionsgate debuts the Mimic: 3-Film Set on Blu-ray Disc this May. Available for the first time as an HD collection, the set includes Mimic: The Director’s Cut, along with Mimic 2 and Mimic 3: Sentinel – both on Blu-ray Disc for the first time and available exclusively in the set. Telling the complete story of one deadly genetic engineering experiment, each film includes a host of special features, certain to excite and terrify fans of the sci-fi series. A...
- 2/17/2012
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
As if the release of the long talked about director's cut of Guillermo del Toro's Mimic weren't enough, Lionsgate has just announced a brand new box set coming to DVD and Blu-ray!
From the Press Release
Lionsgate presents the Blu-ray Disc release of the Mimic: 3-Film Set, plus the DVD, Digital Download and On Demand release of Fight the Fight, all available on May 1st, 2012.
Mimic: 3-Film Set Blu-ray Disc
Audiences will experience thrills and chills from the franchise that brought the epic battle of man and nature to life as Lionsgate debuts the Mimic: 3-Film Set on Blu-ray Disc this May. Available for the first time as an HD collection, the set includes Mimic: The Director's Cut, along with Mimic 2 and Mimic 3: Sentinel - both on Blu-ray Disc for the first time and available exclusively in the set. Telling the complete...
From the Press Release
Lionsgate presents the Blu-ray Disc release of the Mimic: 3-Film Set, plus the DVD, Digital Download and On Demand release of Fight the Fight, all available on May 1st, 2012.
Mimic: 3-Film Set Blu-ray Disc
Audiences will experience thrills and chills from the franchise that brought the epic battle of man and nature to life as Lionsgate debuts the Mimic: 3-Film Set on Blu-ray Disc this May. Available for the first time as an HD collection, the set includes Mimic: The Director's Cut, along with Mimic 2 and Mimic 3: Sentinel - both on Blu-ray Disc for the first time and available exclusively in the set. Telling the complete...
- 2/16/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Today's the day, kids! The long awaited release of Mimic: The Director's Cut (review here) is upon us and to celebrated the flick's arrival we've nailed down an exclusive clip for you! Dig it!
From the Press Release:
Lionsgate is proud to announce major updates to the September 27th Blu-ray Disc release of Mimic, now to be released as Mimic: The Director's Cut, including newly restored footage, a sound upgrade and the addition of another featurette to the list of never-before-seen special features from director/co-writer Guillermo Del Toro.
Audiences will experience High Definition thrills as Lionsgate debuts Guillermo Del Toro's never-before-seen director's cut of Mimic, available for the very first time anywhere, on 1080P High Definition Blu-ray Disc. This all-new cut of the film, featuring seven minutes of restored footage, introduces subtle character moments that transform Mimic into a film that Del Toro fans and newcomers...
From the Press Release:
Lionsgate is proud to announce major updates to the September 27th Blu-ray Disc release of Mimic, now to be released as Mimic: The Director's Cut, including newly restored footage, a sound upgrade and the addition of another featurette to the list of never-before-seen special features from director/co-writer Guillermo Del Toro.
Audiences will experience High Definition thrills as Lionsgate debuts Guillermo Del Toro's never-before-seen director's cut of Mimic, available for the very first time anywhere, on 1080P High Definition Blu-ray Disc. This all-new cut of the film, featuring seven minutes of restored footage, introduces subtle character moments that transform Mimic into a film that Del Toro fans and newcomers...
- 9/27/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
The days are ticking down until the release of Mimic: The Director's Cut, which for a long time seemed about as real as the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus. Yet, the flick is a reality, and we have your hot ticket to take it home on us!
To enter for a chance to win, just send us an E-mail Here including your Full Name And Mailing Address. We’ll take care of the rest.
From the Press Release:
Lionsgate is proud to announce major updates to the September 27th Blu-ray Disc release of Mimic, now to be released as Mimic: The Director's Cut, including newly restored footage, a sound upgrade and the addition of another featurette to the list of never-before-seen special features from director/co-writer Guillermo Del Toro.
Audiences will experience High Definition thrills as Lionsgate debuts Guillermo Del Toro's never-before-seen director's cut of Mimic, available...
To enter for a chance to win, just send us an E-mail Here including your Full Name And Mailing Address. We’ll take care of the rest.
From the Press Release:
Lionsgate is proud to announce major updates to the September 27th Blu-ray Disc release of Mimic, now to be released as Mimic: The Director's Cut, including newly restored footage, a sound upgrade and the addition of another featurette to the list of never-before-seen special features from director/co-writer Guillermo Del Toro.
Audiences will experience High Definition thrills as Lionsgate debuts Guillermo Del Toro's never-before-seen director's cut of Mimic, available...
- 9/23/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
It's amazing to us here at Dread Central that we actually just spelled out the words "Mimic" and "director's cut" in the same headline. Still, it's coming, and when it arrives, it will be in glorious high definition! Read on for all of the details.
From the Press Release: Lionsgate is proud to announce major updates to the September 27th Blu-ray Disc release of Mimic, now to be released as Mimic: The Director's Cut, including newly restored footage, a sound upgrade and the addition of another featurette to the list of never-before-seen special features from director/co-writer Guillermo Del Toro.
Audiences will experience High Definition thrills as Lionsgate debuts Guillermo Del Toro's never-before-seen director's cut of Mimic, available for the very first time anywhere, on 1080P High Definition Blu-ray Disc. This all-new cut of the film, featuring seven minutes of restored footage, introduces subtle character moments that transform...
From the Press Release: Lionsgate is proud to announce major updates to the September 27th Blu-ray Disc release of Mimic, now to be released as Mimic: The Director's Cut, including newly restored footage, a sound upgrade and the addition of another featurette to the list of never-before-seen special features from director/co-writer Guillermo Del Toro.
Audiences will experience High Definition thrills as Lionsgate debuts Guillermo Del Toro's never-before-seen director's cut of Mimic, available for the very first time anywhere, on 1080P High Definition Blu-ray Disc. This all-new cut of the film, featuring seven minutes of restored footage, introduces subtle character moments that transform...
- 7/11/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Lionsgate will be releasing one of Guillermo Del Toro’s earliest American films in 1997′s Mimic to Blu-ray for the first time, and lucky us, we’ll be getting all-new extras, which on the DVD edition there were none.
Based on Donald A. Wollheim’s short story of the same name, begins when cockroaches in Manhattan spread a deadly dieasase that claims the lives of several of the city’s children. Entomologist Susan Tyler (Sorvino) creates another breed of insects to kill the roaches, but finds out years later that her genetically mutated specimens have evolved into monsters that can mimic human beings. Josh Brolin co-starred with Mira Sorvino.
Introduction and Audio Commentary from Director Guillermo del Toro
Behind-the-scenes retrospective featurette
Featurette looking at the creatures in Mimic
Deleted/Alternate Scenes
Outtakes
Storyboard Animatics
Looking good, huh?
Source: Blu-ray...
Based on Donald A. Wollheim’s short story of the same name, begins when cockroaches in Manhattan spread a deadly dieasase that claims the lives of several of the city’s children. Entomologist Susan Tyler (Sorvino) creates another breed of insects to kill the roaches, but finds out years later that her genetically mutated specimens have evolved into monsters that can mimic human beings. Josh Brolin co-starred with Mira Sorvino.
Introduction and Audio Commentary from Director Guillermo del Toro
Behind-the-scenes retrospective featurette
Featurette looking at the creatures in Mimic
Deleted/Alternate Scenes
Outtakes
Storyboard Animatics
Looking good, huh?
Source: Blu-ray...
- 7/6/2011
- by Jon Peters
- Killer Films
Where can you go to get the best science fiction and fantasy in any given year? Anywhere that sells the annual Nebula and Hugo anthologies, naturally! This year, the collected nominated Nebula short stories and novelettes are gathered together in a tome called Nebula Awards Showcase 2011, edited by the esteemed and highly talented author Kevin J. Anderson. Included is the winning novella, the incredible The Women of Nell Gwynne’s by Kage Baker; the three poems nominated for the Rhysling Awards; a story by the Sfwa Author Emeritus, Neal Barrett Jr., “Getting Dark”; and a story introduced by the Sfwa Grand Master, Damon Knight, by Joe Haldeman, the newest Grand Master, “A Tangled Web.”
Winners of the other awards given out are also included, like the Nebula Award for the Best Novel, The Windup Girl by Paulo Bacigalupi; the Andre Norton Award for Young Adult Science Fiction and Fantasy winner,...
Winners of the other awards given out are also included, like the Nebula Award for the Best Novel, The Windup Girl by Paulo Bacigalupi; the Andre Norton Award for Young Adult Science Fiction and Fantasy winner,...
- 6/28/2011
- by Professor Crazy
- Boomtron
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