What was once a rumor is coming closer and closer to confirmation as the press tour for filmmaker David Fincher’s latest film, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, approaches in December. A source close to Fincher, Producer Bill Mechanic, says that the rumor Fincher is adapting graphic novel series Torso for the big screen is more or less confirmed. Mechanic says, “If everything goes according to schedule, it would be the next thing up.” Torso is a graphic novel series that tells the story of the “torso” murders that took place in Cleveland in the 1930′s. Mechanic continued, saying that they have a screenplay, penned by Ehren Kruger (The Ring  [ Read More ]

Take a look at the first official movie poster from the upcoming animated film “The Goon” from producer David Fincher (Fight Club, Zodiac, Se7en), the animated studio Blur Studios and Dark Horse Entertainment will bring “The Goon” to film. The comic book artist Eric Powell is writing the script. Not too much is known about the plot of the upcoming feature, but “The Goon” is a hugely popular comic book created by Eric Powell in 1999, which follows a muscle-bound brawler named Goon. Dark Horse has been publishing the comic book since 2003. Stay tuned to Toxic Shock TV for the latest “The Goon” movie news and posters.

According to a Hollywood Reporter article, director David Fincher (Fight Club), the animated studio Blur Studios and Dark Horse Entertainment will bring “The Goon” to film. According to the report, the film will be a computer generated animated film. Comic book artist Eric Powell will write the script. “The Goon” is a popular comic book created by Eric Powell in 1999, which follows a muscle-bound brawler named Goon. Dark Horse has been publishing the comic book since 2003. Stay tuned to Toxic Shock TV for the latest “Goon” movie news.

Variety reports today that Paramount Pictures along with Brad Pitt’s Plan B Entertainment and Director David Fincher best known for his film Se7en and The Zodiac will team up to develop the live action version of the graphic novel “The Killer” by Matz. The screenplay will be written by Allesandro Camon who co-produced American Psycho. Keep your eyes on Toxic Shock TV for more news on the upcoming film “The Killer”.