Guillermo Del Toro Says Mexican Wrestler/Vampire Politicians Movie Isn't Next, Names Fave Stanley Kubrick Films, More

Over the weekend, there was a bit of stir created when word circulated that Guillermo del Toro's next film, which he has said will be something smaller and not in the blockbuster realm, might be something called "Silva," with a story involving Mexican wrestlers and vampire politicians. But it turns out while that awesome-sounding movie is on his plate, it isn't his next project.

Hitting Twitter, del Toro clarified that the movie is actually called "Silver" not "Silva," and that the movie he shoots next year is something different, and will be in English. So put "Silver" on del Toro's big stack of movies he'll get to later, but man, does it ever sound tantalizing already.

Speaking of movies that have been sitting on del Toro's desk, years ago he was slated to direct a stop-motion animated "Pinocchio," in 3D, with Nick Cave consulting on the music. And apparently, the project is still on the table. "I'm also pursuing the...