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13 September 2009
Guillermo Del Toro Teams With Disney
To create creepy new brand for company

Guillermo Del Toro Teams With Disney

Guillermo del Toro, not content with scaring a generation of adults with films like Pan's Labyrinth and The Devil's Backbone, is set to bring his unique brand of twisted magic to Disney, as the "creative force" behind a new Disney label called Disney Double Dare You.

The idea is that the brand will create scary animated fare, rather than the traditional princesses and talking animals - although we're guessing that's Corpse Bride scary rather than Last House on the Left scary.

The first film from the label is going to be Trollhunters, based on a Del Toro idea. The world's busiest filmmaker said that all the Disney Double Dare You projects would include a common trait (though he wouldn't say what that is) and told audiences at Disney's D23 event that he was inspired by a long-ago visit to Disneyland's Haunted Mansion, and the immersive, scary experience that that provided.

"I love to take audiences into fantastic new worlds and provide them with some anxious moments in the process," Del Toro said. "It is part of the Disney canon to create thrilling, unforgettable moments and villains in all their classic films. It is my privilege for Double Dare You to continue in this tradition."

No word yet on when we can expect to see Trollhunters and the rest, but if you hear small children screaming in terror, that'll probably be the sign that they've arrived.

Helen O'Hara

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Sounds cool but....
That sounds cool because kids always love the scary stuff but how many projects has he got on the go? Not that I'm complaining or anything but how's he going to find time to get through all projects he's supposed to be developing? ... Read More

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im a huge fan of del toro, and this seems like an exciting prospect. but do you think he looks like a criminal or some kinda of murderer in the choosen pic? also im immensely looking forward to the hobbit. ... Read More

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I just hope these movies will not resemble any of the Rodriguez kid-projects... ... Read More

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criminal?
im a huge fan of del toro, and this seems like an exciting prospect. but do you think he looks like a criminal or some kinda of murderer in the choosen pic? also im immensely looking forward to the hobbit. ... Read More

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I cannot wait for anything produced by GDT, and this sounds to be a fantastic premise. ... Read More

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