A couple weeks ago, I posted about Guillermo del Toro making some comments on two of his upcoming projects, “The Hobbit” and “Frankenstein.” Specifically, he commented on the participation of one Doug Jones, a frequent del Toro collaborator. He was the body of Abe Sapien in both “Hellboy” flicks (to David Hyde Pierce’s voice), Pan in “Pan’s Labyrinth” and a mutant cockroach-thing in “Mimic.”

In the older interview, del Toro revealed that Jones will play some unrevealed part in “The Hobbit,” prequel to Peter Jackson’s “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, and the title role of the monster in the director’s down-the-road adaptation of “Frankenstein.” Sci Fi Wire cornered Jones this past weekend, when he appeared at the Wizard’s World Philadelphia convention. The actor was happy to clarify some of del Toro’s revelations from his own perspective. Read more…

Guillermo del Toro hinted at all sorts of goodies when he visited the MTV offices last week. He didn’t crack open the vaults in a stunning tell-all, but he did reveal that he’s narrowed down his casting choice for “The Hobbit”’s Bilbo Baggins to one actor.

Oh what a difference a few days make. Del Toro, who is spending some time in London before trekking out to New Zealand for the “Hobbit” shoot, sat down with BBC Radio today and dished out some details [via Sci-Fi Squad]. We still don’t know who Bilbo will be, but del Toro did offer some revelations concerning “The Hobbit.” He also revealed that he’s found his “Frankenstein”. Read more…

He speaks about it in reverent tones, his voice betraying a childlike excitement. He calls it his “Holy Grail.”

When Guillermo Del Toro talks about his upcoming adaptation of “Frankenstein,” it’s like watching a man find religion.

You wanna know something funny? His monster’s gonna find religion too. Read more…

In Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” there are two monsters: the creature brought back to life, of course, and the mad scientist who does it, Dr. Frankenstein.

Actually, make that three monsters, the affable Guillermo Del Toro joked. “I will appear shirtless for most of the length of the film,” he teased of his upcoming reinterpretation of the classic story. “You will be amazed at my chocolate bar physique!”

Del Toro, who told MTV News that he’s “always been” interested in directing a version of “Frankenstein,” said he’s hard at work in pre-production, crafting drawings which he hopes to use as a basis for the world of the film. “I started doing some notes before the strike,” he revealed. “[During the strike] I can only draw now.” (Watch Del Toro discuss “Frankenstein” after the jump.) Read more…

Frankenstein, Wonder Woman, the Joker, and Harry Potter…need we say more?

- It’s Alive! Guillermo del Toro says he “would kill to make” a “Miltonian tragedy” version of “Frankenstein.” (JoBlo)

- Reports indicate Teresa Palmer is a sure thing for Wonder Woman. (Moviehole)

- Joker’s pumpkin begins to rot and decay…on only one side of its face. (Why So Serious)

- I thought I was the gay one. Professor Lupin, David Thewlis, weighs in on Dumbledore’s sexuality. (City News)

- John Travolta joins Denzel Washington in Tony Scott’s “The Taking of Pelham 123” remake, about terrorists who hijack a NYC subway. (Variety)

- Count me out if Kate Beckinsale’s not running around in skin tight leather. “Underworld 3: The Rise of the Lycans” heading to the big screen. (Variety)