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Todd McFarlane Taking Indie Route for ‘Spawn’ Sequel?
While Kevin Smith begs studios and ponders the thought of asking fans for money to make Red State, comic book artist turned toy warlord Todd McFarlane is headed in the opposite direction. The creator of the Spawn franchise was on hand at the New York Toy Fair promoting his new toy lines where he explained that the Spawn sequel is coming along, and could end up being independently produced (using his own money).
“I’ve had the idea in my head for over 10 years,” McFarlane told Newsarama, “and I want to write, produce and direct it and just go, ` here it is.’”
While it would be nice to think it would go, let’s say, tomorrow, McFarlane is still working on the script.
“I’m 80% through the script, I did my due diligence, went around Hollywood,” McFarlane said, “…I listened to the pitch from all the big studios, but I just went, `nah, I need to make this small and tight and contained.’”
“And if we keep the budget small, they’ll allow me to do all of that,” he continues. “[But] if you blow up the budget…and I understand that. I wouldn’t hire me, either. But then I have to give it away.”
But unlike Mr. Smith, McFarlane could end up just financing it out of his cool millions.
“Another option is me just financing it myself,” McFarlane pointed out. “That way I can just … I own all of it.”
Kudos my friend! I would love to see a small, self-contained indie Span movie. What do you guys think?
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‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ 20th Anniversary Trailer Heralds Return of Guillermo del Toro’s Dark Fantasy to Theaters
Guillermo del Toro’s masterpiece Pan’s Labyrinth is headed back to theaters for the film’s 20th anniversary this Halloween season, and the official 20th anniversary trailer has arrived this morning.
Bloody Disgusting’s parent company Cineverse is teaming up with Fathom Entertainment for the Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth 20th Anniversary release, which is coming to theaters nationwide on October 9, 2026.
Pan’s Labyrinth will be presented theatrically for the first time by Cineverse and Fathom in 4K, and with versions available in both 3D and HDR by Barco – the dedicated HDR viewing solution offering up to 6 times higher peak luminance.
Each version for this re-release has been overseen by the patron saint of monsters himself, Guillermo del Toro.
Some stories never leave us.
The Academy Award-winning dark fantasy is set in the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War and follows a young girl, Ofelia, as she meets an ageless Faun who tells her she’s a princess and that she must prove her worthiness by completing three dangerous tasks.
Written and directed by Guillermo del Toro and produced by his company, Tequila Gang, the 2006 dark fantasy film stars Ivana Baquero, Maribel Verdu (Y tu mama tambien), Doug Jones (Hellboy II), and Sergi Lopez (Dirty Pretty Things).
Tickets for Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth 20th Anniversary will be available online September 9 and at participating theatre box offices (theatre locations are subject to change).
Cineverse invites you to help celebrate 20 years of Pan’s Labyrinth by sharing your own Pan’s Labyrinth memories as part of our #PansLegacy celebration this year.
Courtesy of artist James Jean
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