Guillermo del Toro hopes animated box office hits will 'trojan-horse' good stories into the animation world.
To call Guillermo del Toro a legendary filmmaker would be an understatement. A director known for infusing beauty into horror, del Toro's unique visual style and storytelling have earned him numerous accolades for his films like Pan's Labyrinth and The Shape of Water. His strong passion for horror and fairy tales has cemented his name in the filmmaking business, and he has continued to impact the cinematic industry by producing a number of films that stay true to his wheelhouse.
Though he is known for his work on the dark side of cinema, the director also delved into different genres. The director's latest venture, which was considered his "first love," was the 2022 stop-motion animated feature, Pinocchio. With the animated genre performing considerably well today, particularly at the box office, del Toro's only hope for the animation world is to have a more in-depth and compelling narrative.
COLLIDER VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Although he is still not closing his doors on live-action movies in the future, the director has already planned to spend much of his time on animation. The year 2023 has thus far seen the rise of animated features at the box office, including The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
“I believe you can make an adult fantasy drama with stop-motion and move people emotionally. I think stop-motion can be intravenous, it can go straight to your emotions in a way that no other medium can," del Toro told THR, adding: “The three hits of Spider-Verse, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Mario are moving things, allowing a little more latitude, but there are still big fights to be had. Animation to me is the purest form of art, and it’s been kidnapped by a bunch of hoodlums.
The novel follows an elderly British couple in which no one can hold onto long-term memories. Considering how Pinocchio wowed audiences with its stirring and wonderfully crafted storytelling, we can leave it to del Toro to provide yet another groundbreaking feature with the help of Matilda the Musical writer Dennis Kelly, who will serve as the co-writer for del Toro's upcoming project.
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