Hellboy 2: The Golden Army

Hellboy 2: The Golden Army is the forthcoming sequel to the 2004 film Hellboy, slated for release July 11, 2008. To meet the film's budget while maximizing its length and special effects, director Guillermo del Toro reportedly forfeited part of his own salary. Both films are based on Mike Mignola's comic book series of the same name. The first film received positive critical reviews and was a moderate hit, grossing $59 million. The new film, whose budget was around $100 million, will reportedly contain more creatures and computer animation.

Fast Facts

1. Director: Guillermo del Toro
2. Screenplay: Guillermo del Toro, Mike Mignola
3. Starring: Ron Perlman, Doug Jones, Selma Blair, Jeffrey Tambor
4. Score by Danny Elfman
5. Release Date: July 11, 2008

Backstory

Hellboy, the character, debuted in comics in 1993, but did not achieve wider recognition until release of the 2004 film. Portrayed in the films by veteran actor Ron Perlman, Hellboy is an affable demon (as demons go), summoned by the Nazis toward the end of World War II, but taken by US forces and raised to fight evil.

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